Daily Archives: 3, August 2017

EBRD-financed 1.5 MW solar power plant in Cyprus sent its first electricity into the national grid

1.5 MW plant in Nisou, unveiled today, is one of five plants which will add 12 per cent to country’s solar capacity LONDON, 03-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — One of a cluster of five brand new solar plants, financed by the EBRD, … Read the full press release

EBRD to support the largest microfinance institution in Tajikistan

Supporting the development of women’s entrepreneurship and of agribusiness LONDON, 03-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD is supporting the development of women’s entrepreneurship and of agribusiness in Tajikistan with a senior loan in local currency, equivalent to US$ 2 million, to IMON INTERNATIONAL, … Read the full press release

New hosts for UK-based EU agencies EMA and EBA will now be assessed by the European Commission

BRUSSELS, 03-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The application procedure to host the two UK-based EU agencies, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Banking Authority (EBA), came to a close at midnight last night, 31 July 2017. The European Commission will … Read the full press release

Medtronic: treating paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with cryoballoon catheter ablation results in cost savings as compared to radiofrequency ablation

Data from Landmark Trial Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association DUBLIN, 03-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A new health economic analysis from the landmark FIRE AND ICE Trial, sponsored by Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), was published today in the Journal of … Read the full press release

European launch of Medtronic CoreValve(TM)Evolut(TM) PRO valve for the treatment of severe aortic stenosis

DUBLIN, 03-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) today announced CE (Conformité Européenne) mark and European launch of the CoreValve(TM)Evolut(TM) PRO valve for the treatment of severe aortic stenosis for symptomatic patients who are at intermediate, high or extreme risk … Read the full press release

Emmi to sell its 24 % stake in Italian fresh cheese specialist Venchiaredo S.p.A.

LUCERNE, 03-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Emmi is selling its 24 % stake in Italian fresh cheese specialist Venchiaredo S.p.A., which is based in Ramuscello and generates sales of approximately EUR 20 million. In doing so, Emmi is focusing its activities in Italy on … Read the full press release

Centrica to protect its most vulnerable customers as electricity price rises by 12.5% from 15th September

Electricity will rise by 12.5% from mid September; gas price to be held at current level*, leaving British Gas as one of the cheapest in the dual fuel standard tariff market Average annual dual fuel bill for a typical household … Read the full press release

Sweden submitted its official offer to host the The European Medicines Agency (EMA)

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is currently looking for a new location in connection with the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. Sweden has now submitted its official offer to host the EMA. STOCKHOLM, 03-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The offer guarantees … Read the full press release

Dutch development bank FMO extends partnership with the largest microfinance institution in Afghanistan

THE HAGUE, 03-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — FMO, the Dutch development bank, extended its partnership with The First MicroFinance Bank, Afghanistan (FMFB-A) through a local currency loan of USD 5 million in Afghan Afghanis from MASSIF, the fund that FMO manages on … Read the full press release

Schroders ranked second amongst world’s top 100 asset managers for its digital intelligence by Living Group

LONDON, 03-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Schroders has been ranked second amongst the top 100 asset managers for its digital intelligence when communicating with clients. The 2017 report by Living Group analysed the digital communications of the world’s leading asset managers, with … Read the full press release