Monthly Archives: May 2015

ArcelorMittal and the Steel Authority of India Limited (‘SAIL’) to set up automotive steel manufacturing facility under Joint Venture arrangement in India

Luxembourg, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, and the Steel Authority of India Limited (‘SAIL’), India’s leading steel company, today, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MoU’) to set up an automotive steel manufacturing facility under … Read the full press release

Enel Green Power begins construction of Pulida solar power plant in South Africa; with total installed capacity of 82.5 MW

With a total installed capacity of 82.5 MW, the Pulida facility will be able to generate more than 150 GWh per year once fully operational ROME, 25-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Enel Green Power (“EGP”) has begun construction of Pulida solar … Read the full press release

Daimler: Тhe extreme off-road Unimog for special requirements is now available for public services and disaster relief work

Predestined for use in areas at risk of flooding Demopark trade fair organiser recognises innovation Fording capability of up to 1.2 m and best driving characteristics off-road Mid-engine concept and low-emission Euro VI engines Stuttgart/Wörth, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Unimog … Read the full press release

UEFA reaches agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe to extend its relationship as official partner of the UEFA Champions League

SCEE and Sony Mobilée sign as official partner for 2015-18 cycle Nyon, Switzerland, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — UEFA today announced that an agreement has been reached with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of games consoles … Read the full press release

Eni and its CEO Claudio Descalzi honoured with Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2015 by the Foreign Policy Association

This award reflects Claudio Descalzi’s 30 years commitment to corporate social responsibility now considered a core competency in all multinational companies. San Donato Milanese, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni and its CEO Claudio Descalzi were honoured by the Foreign Policy Association … Read the full press release

AXA to strengthen presence in Brazil with the acquisition of SulAmérica’s large industrial and commercial risks insurance subsidiary SulAmérica Companhia de Seguros Gerais

PARIS, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA announced today it has entered into an agreement with SulAmérica S.A. to acquire 100% of its Large Industrial and Commercial risks insurance subsidiary, SulAmérica Companhia de Seguros Gerais, for a total consideration of BRL … Read the full press release

EBRD pledges support to EU for Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area (DCFTA) Facility for SMEs in Eastern Partnership countries

DCFTA provides new opportunities for SME financing LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD can play a crucial role in unlocking finance for SMEs in Eastern Partnership (EAP) countries, a senior EBRD executive told businessmen at a conference in Riga … Read the full press release

EBRD supports female entrepreneurs in the Turkish economy by providing financial and technical support

Women-led SMEs in south-east Turkey encouraged to apply for support LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Finance and Advice for Women in Business Programme, funded by the European Union (EU), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the … Read the full press release

EBRD strengthens partnership with Ukraine’s government and agribusinesses to boost investment and exports

LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD organised a high level meeting in Kiev yesterday to deepen its partnership with Ukraine’s government and agribusinesses to boost investment and exports, while reinforcing the role and competitiveness of the private sector. Agribusiness … Read the full press release

EBRD president Sir Suma Chakrabarti and His Majesty King Abdullah held discussions in Jordan about economic support for the Hashemite Kingdom

LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Sir Suma Chakrabarti, was received in Jordan today by His Majesty King Abdullah and held discussions about the EBRD’s support for the economy of … Read the full press release

The European Medicines Agency releases draft guideline on the development of gene therapies

EMA invites feedback on its new draft guideline LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has released a draft guideline on quality, non-clinical and clinical aspects of gene therapies for a three-month public consultation. The document aims … Read the full press release

The European Medicines Agency to host workshop on the use of bacteriophages to treat bacterial infections on 8 June 2015

EMA to host workshop on therapeutic use of bacteriophages LONDON, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Medicines Agency (EMA) will host a workshop on the use of bacteriophages to treat bacterial infections on 8 June 2015. The workshop will be … Read the full press release

Iconic Aston Martin Sports Cars Get Special Swiss Treatment

ZURICH, Switzerland, 22-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Aston Martin St. Gallen builds a new dealership that combines features of the iconic sports car brand with typically Swiss characteristics to create a unique and luxurious ambience. What makes this dealership even more … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim announced new data analyses from the pivotal Phase III TONADO® 1&2 studies (NCT01431274/NCT01431287)

In patients with no prior maintenance treatment, tiotropium/olodaterol Respimat® more than doubled the improvement in lung function* compared to Spiriva® Respimat® alone1 Tiotropium/olodaterol Respimat® showed efficacy across all COPD stages with greatest lung function improvements over Spiriva® Respimat® in early … Read the full press release

Novartis: Phase III study of Afinitor® shows significant extension of progression-free survival in advanced gastrointestinal or lung neuroendocrine tumors

Study in patients with advanced nonfunctional neuroendocrine tumors (NET) of gastrointestinal (GI) or lung origin met primary endpoint[1] Full results will be submitted for presentation at a major medical meeting; worldwide regulatory filings are planned for 2015 Afinitor is already … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics exhibits its latest solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT) at TECHNO-FRONTIER 2015, May 20-22, 2015, Makuhari Messe, Japan

May 20–22, 2015, Makuhari Messe, Japan (ST Booth: No. 5E-301) TOKYO, 21-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, will exhibit its latest solutions for the Internet of Things … Read the full press release

Tübingen neuroscientists made important advance in studying the human brain with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)

Tübingen neuroscientists lay important groundwork for non-invasive brain imaging Tübingen, Germany, 21-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Tübingen neuroscientists have made an important advance in studying the human brain with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). This imaging technique is used in research endeavours … Read the full press release

Airbus gives customers more comfort, range and efficiency with the launch of two new aircraft, the ACJ319neo and ACJ320neo

TOULOUSE, 21-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Launching two new aircraft, the ACJ319neo and ACJ320neo, gives Airbus the ability to offer customers a corporate jet solution with more comfort, range and efficiency. They build on the widest and tallest cabin that is … Read the full press release

Airbus Group starts the construction of its new multi-site Leadership University; scheduled to open in the autumn of 2016

University to provide state-of-the-art development programmes and training for Group’s 17,000 leaders Main campus to be built opposite Airbus A380 Final Assembly in Blagnac, opening 2016 TOULOUSE, 21-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Group’s top management today broke ground for the … Read the full press release

Airbus begins final assembly of the first of 70 A350-900 for Singapore Airlines at its facilities in Toulouse, France

TOULOUSE, 21-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus has begun final assembly of the first A350-900 for Singapore Airlines at its facilities in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is the first of 70 A350 XWBs ordered by the airline and is scheduled for … Read the full press release

Novartis announced positive results from two pivotal Phase III clinical trial programs for QVA149 and NVA237 in patients with COPD

QVA149 improved lung function, breathlessness and health-related quality of life in moderate-to-severe COPD patients, according to EXPEDITION trial results[1]-[7] GEM 1 & 2 studies showed NVA237 provided significant and clinically meaningful improvements in lung function in moderate-to-severe COPD patients[8],[9] In … Read the full press release

European Commission adopted new report providing the most comprehensive picture yet on the ‘State of Nature in the EU’

BRUSSELS, 21-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Commission has adopted a new report providing the most comprehensive picture yet on the ‘State of Nature in the EU’. The findings show that the majority of birds have a secure status, and some … Read the full press release

European Parliament adopts new rules to help fight money laundering and terrorist financing in EU

BRUSSELS, 21-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (20 May 2015), members of the European Parliament adopted new rules to help fight money laundering and terrorist financing in the EU, one of the key actions in the European Security Agenda presented last … Read the full press release

Fourth Annual Plasticity Forum in Cascais, Portugal to Discuss New Report on Plastic-to-Fuel

June event will highlight innovations in plastic recycling and corporate sustainability Cascais, PORTUGAL and HONG KONG, 21-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Plasticity Forum will hold its 4th annual conference on June 8th and 9th in Cascais, Portugal. The forum will … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space, Dassault Aviation and Finmeccanica welcomed the agreement of France, Germany and Italy to conduct definition study of European MALE drone

Munich/Paris/Rome, 20-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Europe’s leading aerospace companies Airbus Defence and Space, Dassault Aviation and Finmeccanica have welcomed the agreement of France, Germany and Italy to conduct a definition study of a European developed unmanned aerial system. Under the … Read the full press release

University of Aberdeen announces celebrated authors, poets and performers at the May Festival

Award-winning authors Michel Faber and David Mitchell will appear in Aberdeen as part of the May Festival. ABERDEEN, 20-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The pair are just two of the highlights of a packed Word strand at the Festival, which will celebrate the … Read the full press release

Newcastle University fine art lecturer curated Gallery of Wonders set to get people talking at county shows and agricultural fairs across Northumberland this summer

NEWCASTLE, 20-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — An intriguing hybrid of art gallery and touring peep show is set to get people talking at county shows and agricultural fairs across Northumberland this summer. Gallery of Wonders, curated by Newcastle University fine art lecturer … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia Dr Collins will discuss his book “The Unselfish Spirit: Human Evolution in a Time of Global Crisis” at the Hay Festival on May 21

We need to adapt how we live and work better with nature to solve the world’s ecological crisis – according to Dr Mick Collins from the University of East Anglia. NORFOLK, UK, 20-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — He will discuss his … Read the full press release

Oxford University researcher warns that stricter law enforcement to tackle trade in endangered wildlife can create unexpected outcomes

Western conservation groups are seeking stricter law enforcement to tackle a trade in endangered wildlife, but an Oxford University researcher warns that this is not a ‘silver bullet’ solution and highlights the case of the Bali Starling in an article … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia research shows that evolutionary selection can explain the persistence of sex as dominant mechanism for reproducing offspring

New research from the University of East Anglia shows that an evolutionary force known as ‘sexual selection’ can explain the persistence of sex as a dominant mechanism for reproducing offspring. NORFOLK, UK, 19-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Biologists have long puzzled … Read the full press release

airberlin to operate 18 special flights to take Barcelona and Juventus fans to the German capital for the Champions League cup final

18 special flights to depart for the capital‎ BERLIN, 19-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Champions fly with airberlin! Italian and Spanish football fans have every reason to be happy. airberlin is set to operate 18 special flights to take Barcelona and … Read the full press release

PKP CARGO obtains consent of the Czech anti-trust office for acquisition of 80% of shares of the Advanced World Transport

PKP CARGO obtained consent of the Czech anti-trust office for acquisition of 80% of shares of the Advanced World Transport. Thus, the last condition necessary to finalize the contract, under which the AWT – second largest rail freight carrier in … Read the full press release

Oxford University study shows first time fathers who want to be more involved with their newborn children need more support

Fathers who want to be more involved with their newborn children feel held back by lack of support from health staff, government and society, a study by Oxford University researchers has shown. The team also identified other issues such as … Read the full press release

Infront: Switzerland to host the 2020 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship

The Swiss Ice Hockey Federation is to host the event in a joint venture with Infront – with Zurich and Lausanne as intended venues Prague, Czech Republic, 19-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Switzerland is to host the 2020 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. … Read the full press release

Swisscom releases new Travel Voice option; cost of phone calls and text messages from around the globe far less

Swisscom is releasing its new Travel Voice option to coincide with the summer holidays. From 1 July onwards, this will enable customers to make phone calls and send text messages from around the globe for far less. The option, which … Read the full press release

University of Southampton’s Professor Patrick Sturgis to head inquiry to examine errors in pre-election opinion polls for the 2015 General Election campaign

SOUTHAMPTON, 19-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Patrick Sturgis, Professor of Research Methodology in Social Statistics and Demography at the University of Southampton, has been announced as Chair of an inquiry set up to examine errors in the pre-election opinion polls for the … Read the full press release

Transport group Stagecoach to keep Britain on the move and help passengers affected by national rail strike on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 May

• Extra coaches planned on megabus.com routes to London, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff • Scottish Citylink also to provide extra capacity north of the border • Customers can book coach travel at www.megabus.com and www.citylink.co.uk PERTH, UK, 19-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Transport group Stagecoach … Read the full press release

University of Twente: hDMT can elevate the Netherlands to rank among the top in the world in the field of organ-on-chip technology

Research consortium can make the development of medicines faster, cheaper and safer Enschede, Netherlands, 19-5-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Nine research institutes and industrial partners today announced their intention to join forces in the field of organ-on-chip technology. The establishment of the hDMT … Read the full press release

University of Twente names dr. Mirjam Bult as the new Vice President of the Executive Board

As of October 2015, dr. Mirjam Bult will be appointed as the new Vice President of the Executive Board of the University of Twente. She will succeed Kees van Ast, whose appointment period as a member of the Board ends … Read the full press release

LMU research focuses on how we learn to pronounce the unfamiliar sounds in a foreign language

A new Emmy Noether Research Group at LMU focuses on how we learn to pronounce the unfamiliar sounds in a foreign language, and why it is often difficult for us to avoid errors in pronunciation that we pounce on when … Read the full press release