Daily Archives: 20, October 2012

SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE ANNONCE LA VENTE DE GENIKI BANK À PIRAEUS BANK

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Paris, 20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Société Générale annonce avoir signé aujourd’hui un accord définitif avec Piraeus Bank concernant la vente de la totalité de ses parts¹ (99,08%) détenues dans sa filiale grecque, Geniki Bank. Cet accord résulte de la réussite des négociations entre … Read the full press release →

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UK: Aviva commits to modern, low-cost pension schemes for automatic enrolment

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20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Britain’s workers should be auto-enrolled into modern, simple, low cost pension schemes offering good value for money if they are to maximise their chance of a decent income in retirement, Aviva has said. Commentary from government, politicians, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Financial, Insurance, Investment, Society, United Kingdom

FAQ on Erasmus and its budget

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20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Erasmus programme enables students in higher education to spend between 3 and 12 months in another European country – either for studies or for a placement in a company or other organisation. Any student enrolled in … Read the full press release →

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Tesco named top UK retailer on climate change

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20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Tesco has been named top UK retailer for tackling climate change, based on its inclusion in the CDP’s FTSE 350 Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index for the fourth year in a row. The CDP singled out Tesco from … Read the full press release →

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Single market 20th anniversary celebration launch event

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Free movement of capital / Free movement of goods / Free movement of persons / Free movement of services 20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Involving citizens in the single market, better informing them of their rights, building trust, countering retrenchment tendencies in member states, making existing rules work … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Society

BNP Paribas se mobilise auprès de ses clients avec plus de 1000 ateliers pédagogiques “Parlons vrai” organisés dans ses agences partout en France

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Le 18 octobre, BNP Paribas répond aux questions de ses clients sur des sujets liés à leur vie quotidienne, à l’occasion de plus de 1000 ateliers pédagogiques gratuits organisés dans ses agences partout en France. Ces ateliers confirment l’engagement de … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Education, Financial, France

Tomorrow’s EMU needs all-round accountability

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20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A start on future economic and monetary union can be made now, by finalising laws already in the pipeline and making the most of what the current EU system already allows, said Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Law

DTM-Abschied von David Coulthard beim Saisonfinale in Hockenheim

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DTM, München, Olympiastadion, Show-Event, 13. - 15. Juli 2012. David Coulthard, DHL Paket Mercedes AMG C-Coupé Fotonummer: _47E8730 Dateigröße: 1,202 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,021 MB Datum: 14.07.2012

Letztes DTM-Rennen von David Coulthard (DHL Paket Mercedes AMG C-Coupé) beim Finale in Hockenheim Coulthard bleibt als Mercedes-AMG Markenbotschafter aktiv David Coulthard war 1997 der erste Formel 1-Sieger der neuen Silberpfeil-Ära auf McLaren Mercedes Stuttgart, 20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — David Coulthard … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Sports

EIB continues to support smaller projects in Romania with EUR 20 million

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing two loans to finance smaller projects promoted by SMEs, mid-cap companies and public authorities in Romania: EUR 15 million Intesa Sanpaolo Bank Romania SA EUR 5 million to Intesa Sanpaolo Leasing România IFN … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Investment, Romania, Small Business

Equipping the EU to tackle the mafia

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20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EP’s special committee on organised crime looked at a range of options on Monday aimed at tackling organised crime across the EU. They included a Union-wide definition of mafia-related crimes, the possibility of seizing criminal assets … Read the full press release →

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3192nd GENERAL AFFAIRS Council meeting

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Luxembourg, Tuesday 16 October 2012 PUBLIC DELIBERATIONS/PUBLIC DEBATES¹ +/- 10.00 Luxembourg, 20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  The deliberation concerns the following B item (with discussion): – Cohesion Policy Legislative Package  Elements of a Partial General Approach Public events and press conferences can be … Read the full press release →

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Remarks by High Representative Catherine Ashton at the press conference following the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg, 15 October 2012

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Brussels, 20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — We began today by talking about our growing concern about the situation in Mali, but were pleased to see the adoption of the Security Council Resolution. The commitment of the EU is to work with the UN, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Luxembourg, Politics, Society

Aus alt wird neu – 65 Jahre Volkswagen Original Austausch Teile

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Aus alt wird neu – 65 Jahre Volkswagen Original Austausch Teile

• Motoren-, Getriebe- und Komponentenaufbereitung feiert Jubiläum • Nahezu 89 Millionen über das Austausch Teile Programm vertrieben • Preisvorteil für Kunden von durchschnittlich 40 Prozent Wolfsburg, 20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Was aus den Nöten der Nachkriegszeit entstand, hat sich bis heute zu einem … Read the full press release →

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EXOR perfeziona l’acquisto dell’unità immobiliare Arenella

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Torino, 20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Nell’ambito degli accordi relativi alla cessione del Gruppo Alpitour, EXOR comunica di aver perfezionato in data odierna l’acquisto dell’unità immobiliare ad uso alberghiero Arenella per un controvalore di € 26 milioni. ### Media Tel. +39.011.5090318 media@exor.com Investor Relations Tel. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Real Estate

Simplified authorization and more security for DHL Packstation

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The number of Packstation users has continued to climb this year, as it did in 2011, and now almost three million customers benefit from using the 2,500 parcel machines in Germany.

Mobile TAN to replace PIN Banking level security procedure now available for DHL parcel shipping Bonn, 20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Starting October 29, DHL Paket Deutschland will make the use of its Packstations even more convenient and secure. Near the end of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics

PSA Peugeot Citroën: 1 million de véhicules produits au Brésil

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Vue aérienne du site de Porto Real

Porto Real, 20-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Le centre de production PSA Peugeot Citroën de Porto Real, dans l’Etat de Rio de Janeiro, au Brésil, vient de produire son millionième véhicule. Il s’agit d’une Citroën C3, qui sort de la ligne de … Read the full press release →

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State Aid: Commission clears creation of UK Green Investment Bank

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19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has concluded that public funding of 3 billion GBP (around €3.7 billion) granted by the United Kingdom (UK) for the creation of a bank investing in environmentally friendly projects, is in line with EU … Read the full press release →

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Nordamerika von Zunahme der Wetterkatastrophen am stärksten betroffen

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Einer neuen Studie von Munich Re zufolge war Nordamerika in den letzten Jahrzehnten von allen Kontinenten am stärksten von extremen Wetterereignissen betroffen. Die Publikation “Severe Weather in North America” analysiert die verschiedenen Wetterrisiken und ihre Entwicklungstrends. Sie zeigt auf, dass … Read the full press release →

Posted in Financial, Germany, Insurance