Monthly Archives: November 2015

Crédit Agricole SA to invest EUR 2 billion in high quality Green Bonds by end of 2017

Montrouge, FRANCE, 25-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Crédit Agricole SA today commits to invest EUR 2 billion in high quality Green Bonds, Social Bonds or Sustainability Bonds by end of 2017 as part of its liquid asset buffer, subject to market … Read the full press release

EBRD supports expansion of Slovenia-based producer of calcium carbonate fillers, granulates and sands with €10 million loan

Bank supports expansion of Calcit d.o.o. LONDON, 24-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing Calcit d.o.o., a Slovenia-based producer of calcium carbonate fillers, granulates and sands for use in construction, and in the … Read the full press release

OLAF, Spanish customs and police intercepted 200,000 bottles/mo counterfeit shampoo criminal network in Spain

With the support of the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF), Spanish customs and police intercepted in October a counterfeit shampoo criminal network in Spain. With a production capacity of 200,000 bottles per month, this is the second clandestine factory to be … Read the full press release

OLAF, 52 European anti-corruption and police oversight bodies adopted the Paris Declaration

PARIS, 24-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On 20 November, OLAF together with 52 other European anti-corruption and police oversight bodies adopted the Paris Declaration. The Declaration calls on European decision-makers to strengthen the fight against corruption. It was adopted by the … Read the full press release

Swedish Ministry of Education and Research: OECD report on how Sweden’s education system compares internationally released

STOCKHOLM, 24-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On Tuesday 24 November, the OECD will present its report ‘Education at a Glance’. Minister for Upper Secondary School and Adult Education and Training Aida Hadzialic will give her comments in connection with this. ‘Education … Read the full press release

EURORDIS to represent people living with a rare disease across Europe in new EU-funded INNOVCare project

BRUSSELS, 24-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — EURORDIS will be the voice of people living with a rare disease across Europe in the new INNOVCare project. INNOVCare (Innovative Patient-Centred Approach for Social Care Provision to Complex Conditions) addresses the social challenges faced … Read the full press release

Fortum to supply boiler unit refurbishment project at biofuel-fired combined heat and power plant in Sweden

ESPOO, 24-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Fortum will supply a boiler unit refurbishment project at a biofuel-fired combined heat and power plant owned by Eskilstuna Energi & Miljö AB in Sweden. Fortum was selected as a provider for the project on the … Read the full press release

Tubacex to use Outokumpu Therma 253 MA billets as starting material for production of seamless tubes

ESPOO, 24-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Outokumpu today announced collaboration with Tubacex, a global leading stainless steel and high nickel alloys tubular solutions supplier. As part of the collaboration, Tubacex has used Outokumpu Therma 253 MA billets as starting material for production of … Read the full press release

SAP SE with score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2016 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)

WALLDORF, 24-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced for the third consecutive year it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2016 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on … Read the full press release

Eurogroup on Draft Budgetary Plans (DBPs) for 2016: We broadly concur with the Commission’s opinions and analysis

BRUSSELS, 24-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The close coordination of Member States’ fiscal policies significantly contributes to the strength and cohesion of the euro area. This cohesion and appreciation of common challenges is all the more important when policy-making is confronted … Read the full press release

OSCE: Ukrainian children trained on human rights principles in Odesa, 19 – 20 Nov 2015

KYIV, 24-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — More than 50 school children from all over Ukraine were trained on human rights principles, from 19 to 20 November 2015 in Odesa, during the events organized by the OSCE Project Co-ordinator in Ukraine and the Office … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow: Historical documents and artefacts for Erskine Hospital history recovered and catalogued

GLASGOW, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Historical documents and artefacts charting the history of Erskine Hospital, some of which lay hidden in a derelict room for years, have been recovered and are being formally catalogued for the first time.‌ Much of … Read the full press release

Royal Dutch Shell’s Board announced Reference Share Price for Q3-2015 interim dividend

The Hague, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc (“RDS”) today announced the Reference Share Price in respect of the third quarter interim dividend of 2015, which was announced on October 29, 2015 at $0.47 per A … Read the full press release

Third Allianz Junior Music Camp takes place in Vienna from November 18 to 24, 2015

10 talented young pianists from 9 countries spend a week making music together in Vienna Public masterclass in the Wiener Musikverein in front of a concert audience of 600 Munich/Vienna, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following on from Munich and Barcelona, … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas to double the financing resources allocated to the renewable energy sector

BNP Paribas will: More than double its financing in the renewable energy sector Reinforce its carbon risk management policies Support its clients in making a safe transition to more sustainable energy use PARIS, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BNP Paribas is … Read the full press release

Most successful year in motorsport history for Mercedes-Benz

Successful title defence: Felix Rosenqvist wins the prestigious Formula 3 Grand Prix in Macau for a second time Seventh Macau victory for the Mercedes-Benz Formula 3 engine For the past three years, the race win has gone to a driver … Read the full press release

AXA, IFC and the World Bank to promote road safety especially in low to middle income countries

Road traffic injuries are a global public health and development problem, killing over 1.2 million people per year and injuring 20-50 million more, according to the World Bank and the World Health Organization AXA, IFC and the World Bank are … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group CEO Matthias Müller: We will strictly prioritize all investments and expenditures

CEO Matthias Müller: “We will strictly prioritize all investments and expenditures” Even greater focus on alternative drive technologies and digitalization Wolfsburg, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Volkswagen Group is aligning investment activity in its Automotive Division with the current situation. … Read the full press release

Volkswagen to use 3D smart glasses for order picking at Wolfsburg plant

Launch following successful pilot project with Wolfsburg plant logistics Roll-out in the area of order picking Wolfsburg, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At Volkswagen’s Wolfsburg plant, the roll-out of 3D smart glasses as standard equipment has now started following a three-month … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft Board member Dr. Horst Neumann retires with effect from November 30, 2015

CEO Matthias Müller temporarily assumes responsibility for Human Resources Wolfsburg, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The member of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft with responsibility for Human Resources, Dr. Horst Neumann (66), retires with effect from November 30, 2015. … Read the full press release

Der Personalvorstand der Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Dr. Horst Neumann, wechselt mit Ablauf des 30. November 2015 in den Ruhestand

Vorstandsvorsitzender Matthias Müller übernimmt vorübergehend Verantwortung für das Personalressort Wolfsburg, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ —  Der Personalvorstand der Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, Dr. Horst Neumann (66), wechselt mit Ablauf des 30. November 2015 in den Ruhestand. Der Aufsichtsrat geht davon aus, dass er … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim ranked among the 100 leading global innovators by Thomson Reuters

Ingelheim, 20-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Boehringer Ingelheim has been named one of the most innovative companies worldwide in 2015. For the first time, the research-driven pharmaceutical company ranked among the 100 leading global innovators named by news agency Thomson Reuters. Thomson … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim launches campaign to raise public awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Your Time campaign calls for earlier action in COPD WHO expects COPD to be the third leading cause of death worldwide by 2030 – exceeded only by heart disease and stroke1 By the time most people know they have COPD, … Read the full press release

Professor Guido Rasi appointed Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA)

Executive Director appointed for five-year term LONDON, 20-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Professor Guido Rasi has taken office as Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) today. Professor Rasi was nominated as Executive Director for a five-year mandate by the … Read the full press release

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) veterinary committee sets objectives to limit risks arising from use of antimicrobials in animals

EMA veterinary committee sets objectives to limit risks arising from use of antimicrobials in animals LONDON, 20-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Medicines Agency has released for public consultation a new strategy on antimicrobials for 2016-2020 adopted by its Committee … Read the full press release

Novartis: study confirms Ultibro Breezhaler is an effective steroid-free option in reducing COPD exacerbations

Ultibro® Breezhaler® met primary endpoint and demonstrated superiority to Seretide® in reducing COPD exacerbations during 52 weeks of treatment First large-scale study to confirm Ultibro Breezhaler is an effective steroid-free option that both reduces exacerbations and improves lung function in … Read the full press release

Sandoz continues to advance its biosimilars program: US FDA acceptance for its proposed biosimilar pegfilgrastim

Sandoz continues to advance its biosimilars program: Regulatory submission for Sandoz’ proposed biosimilar pegfilgrastim accepted by the FDA Sandoz demonstrates commitment to oncology by seeking approval for its proposed biosimilar pegfilgrastim. Sandoz believes that the totality of evidence in its … Read the full press release

EU Directive for the protection of Victims’ Rights should now be in place in all Member States – EESC

BRUSSELS, 20-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — When discovering there was no help, no support nor advice for her and her son, Robbie, victim of a serious attack in Greece that left him with lifelong brain injuries, Maggie Hughes decided to take … Read the full press release

National Farmers Union of England and Wales (NFU) to attend CropTec event, November 24 and 25

Peterborough, UK, 20-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The NFU will be in attendance as hundreds of farmers descend on the East of England Showground, in Peterborough, on November 24 and 25 for the free CropTec event. The specialist arable show is billed … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics ha lanciato oggi un concorso rivolto agli studenti delle scuole secondarie: “Progetta con STM32 Open Development Environment”

Progettare nuove applicazioni per toccare con mano l’elettronica Agrate Brianza, Italy, 20-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — STMicroelectronics, leader globale nei semiconduttori con clienti in tutti i settori applicativi dell’elettronica, ha lanciato oggi un concorso rivolto agli studenti delle scuole secondarie: “Progetta con STM32 … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics introduced its industry-leading ST33 series of secure microcontrollers based on the 32-bit ARM® SecurCore® SC300™ processor

Third-generation ST33 family offers industry’s largest embedded Flash memory, fastest clock speed, and fastest embedded cryptographic accelerators; Enables new payment, Internet of Things, wearable, M2M, and V2X applications. Geneva, 20-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving … Read the full press release

New product-development ecosystem from STMicroelectronics simplifies adding stronger security for mobile transactions

Development ecosystem leverages proven secure-hardware devices, minimizes solution footprint Geneva, 19-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wearables like smart watches could challenge smartphones as the main hub for digital lifestyles now that a new product-development ecosystem from STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving … Read the full press release

Tübingen University: EU greenlit neuroscientific research network to better understand visual information processing in the eye

New Research Network for Doctoral Students at Tübingen Tübingen, Germany, 19-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Union has greenlit an international neuroscientific research network to better understand visual information processing in the eye and to promote training of young investigators. … Read the full press release

Toshiba Medical Systems Europe will deploy the Oracle Service Cloud to elevate customer experience

How does a world leader in medical diagnostic equipment, which provides the most cutting-edge imaging solutions in the industry, raise the bar even higher? By zeroing in on a strategy for ensuring machine uptime and consistently superior customer service, and … Read the full press release

ESET® announces global availability of its ESET Parental Control for Android app

Brand new, child-friendly ESET Parental Control for Android app is now available worldwide. Bratislava, 19-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ESET®, a global pioneer in IT security for more than two decades, today announces the global availability of its ESET Parental Control for Android app, … Read the full press release

EU auditors: EIB managed ACP Investment Facility adds value to EU’s development efforts

Luxembourg, 19-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The ACP Investment Facility, which has approved €5.7 billion worth of development projects over the last decade, adds value to the European Union’s development efforts and fits in well with its policy objectives, according to … Read the full press release

MEPs discussion on organic food: further research may be needed to establish organic food’s nutritional benefits

BRUSSELS, 19-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Organic food is gaining in popularity, but what are the health benefits? MEPs discussed the impact of organic food with experts during a meeting organised by the Parliament’s science and technology unit (STOA) on 18 … Read the full press release

MEPs: Migration and security the main challenges EU and its neighbours must deal with urgently

MEPs called on Wednesday for more focus on migration and security and more flexibility in the revised European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), after foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and neighbourhood policy Commissioner Johannes Hahn presented their proposals for a new ENP … Read the full press release

EU’s renewed approach to its eastern and southern neighbours

ENP Review BRUSSELS, 19-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission and the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have unveiled today the main lines of the review of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), spelling out the Union’s … Read the full press release

Der georgische Premierminister Irakli Garibashvili besucht neuen Henkel-Standort in Tiflis, Georgien

Neue Produktionsstätte für Bauklebstoffe Tiflis, Georgien, 19-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Vor kurzem hat Henkel mit dem Bau einer neuen Produktionsanlage für Bauklebstoff-Trockengemische in der Nähe von Tiflis, Georgien, begonnen. Mit dem Werk wird der Unternehmensbereich Adhesive Technologies zukünftig die steigende Nachfrage nach … Read the full press release