Daily Archives: 23, October 2012

Orange Poland, mBank and MasterCard Europe offer contactless payments through mobile phones with Orange Cash

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Orange customers in Poland will be the first to be able to make payments with their phones. Orange Cash, is a new service with mBank and MasterCard Europe that allows all Orange Poland customers to buy products and services easily … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Internet & Online, Poland, Technology, Telecom

New Barclays report tracks shareholder changes as a measure of entrepreneurial activity

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Share transactions within growing private businesses fell by 38% in the first half of 2012, compared to the second half of 2011 London, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A new report released today by Barclays reveals that there have been 38% fewer … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Investment, Small Business, United Kingdom

Erdgas als Riesenakku: Testanlage in Niederaußem startet Versuche zur Stromspeicherung

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Erdgas als Riesenakku: Testanlage in Niederaußem startet Versuche zur Stromspeicherung

RWE Power erforscht im Innovationszentrum Kohle Erdgasherstellung aus überschüssigem Strom und CO2 / Projektkosten liegen bei 1 Million Euro 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Das Innovationszentrum Kohle in Niederaußem bekommt Zuwachs: In einer neuen Testanlage untersucht das Forschungs- und Entwicklungsteam von RWE Power … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Science, Technology

Troisième vague de la campagne « Apprenti en Europe »

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Troisième vague de la campagne « Apprenti en Europe » lancée par l’APCMA avec le soutien du ministère chargé de l’artisanat, en partenariat avec NRJ GLOBAL et les Banques Populaires 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dans l’objectif de permettre aux apprentis d’accéder plus largement aux programmes de … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, France

BMW Urban Mobility. The BMW Group presents the opportunities for intelligent networking in urban situations at the ITS World Congress in Vienna.

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Traffic management project Mobility assistant (10/2010)

Vienna, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The ITS World Congress is the premier international exhibition for devices, technologies and services associated with intelligent traffic systems. This year’s exhibition hosts a total of 300 exhibitors. The exhibition at the ITS World Congress in 2012 … Read the full press release →

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

Consumer Safety – Check Product Recalls Worldwide in a Few Clicks!

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Brussels, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A new international portal was launched in Brussels today, which will allow authorities across the world to exchange information about unsafe products that have been taken off the market. The ‘Global Recalls Portal’ is a project developed … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Retail, Society

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Weltpremiere auf der São Paulo International Motorshow 2012: SLS AMG GT3 „45th ANNIVERSARY“

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 "45th ANNIVERSARY" Fotonummer: 12C1041_100 Dateigröße: 4,411 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,019 MB Datum: 22.10.2012

São Paulo (Brasilien)/Affalterbach, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Weltpremiere für den neuen SLS AMG GT3 „45th ANNIVERSARY“ auf der São Paolo International Motorshow 2012: Die exklusiv ausgestattete Sonderserie richtet sich an rennsportbegeisterte Automobilsammler. Der auf maximal fünf Exemplare limitierte Kundensport-Rennwagen wird in Affalterbach … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Sports, Technology

Galileo IOV satellites 3 and 4 now fully deployed into orbit

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The second pair of Galileo IOV (In-Orbit Validation) satellites, designed and developed by Astrium, are now fully deployed in orbit Astrium is the main industrial partner for the European high-performance navigation system with satellites, ground segment, system support and Ariane … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Germany, Spain, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

The ninth session of the Orange Institute to focus on the “Feedback Economy and Realtime Society”

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The next semi annual session of the Orange Institute, a three-year old global research effort involving social networks, will be held in Boston and New York on October 22-25. The three-day session, focused on the “Feedback Economy and Realtime Society”, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Internet & Online, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology, Telecom

Bosch at the ITS 2012: Solutions for connected systems and services. Driver workplace becomes more efficient and safer.

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Connected systems improve efficiency and increase safety Monetary benefits for vehicle fleets Predictive sensors for environmentally friendly driving Emergency-call management in multiple languages European Union requires safety for truck parking 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — At a 220 m² booth in Hall … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Germany, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics

Tim Breedon appointed as non-executive Director of Barclays

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Tim Breedon

23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC (“Barclays”) announce that Tim Breedon has been appointed as a non-executive Director of Barclays with effect from 1 November 2012. Tim Breedon is the former Group Chief Executive of Legal & … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, United Kingdom

Environment: eight cities apply for European Green Capital Award 2015

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Brussels, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The deadline for submitting entries to become European Green Capital 2015 is now closed and the following cities have entered the competition: Bristol (UK) Brussels (Belgium) Bydgoszcz (Poland) Dublin (Ireland) Glasgow (UK) Kaunas (Lithuania) Kutahya (Turkey) Ljubljana (Slovenia) EU … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Belgium, Environment, European Union, Ireland, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, Society, Turkey, United Kingdom

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RWE verkauft Anteil an Konzession „Edvard Grieg”

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20-Prozent-Anteil an der norwegischen Förderlizenz geht an OMV Weiterer Schritt im Desinvestmentprogramm der RWE AG Essen, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  Über ihr Tochterunternehmen RWE Dea Norge AS hat die RWE AG eine Vereinbarung über den Verkauf eines 20-Prozent-Anteils an der Konzession … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Norway

Michel BARNIER Membre de la Commission européenne, chargé du Marché intérieur et des Services Discours sur l’Union Bancaire et le Marché Unique après le Conseil européen Visite au Pays-Bas dans le cadre de la semaine du Marché Unique La Haye, le 19 octobre 2012

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La Haye, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Discours sur l’Union Bancaire et le Marché Unique après le Conseil européen Monsieur le Ministre, Mesdames et Messieurs les Parlementaires, Mesdames et Messieurs, Je voudrais tout d’abord remercier le Ministère de l’économie pour l’organisation de cette … Read the full press release →

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Statement by President Barroso at the post-European Council press conference

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José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Statement by President Barroso at the post-European Council press conference Joint press conference/Brussels 19 October 2012 Brussels, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Last night, in fact early this morning, we made significant progress on … Read the full press release →

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European Medicines Agency recommends approval of first radiopharmaceutical for PET imaging of β-amyloid neuritic plaque density

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23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has recommended marketing authorisation for Amyvid (florbetapir 18F) as a diagnostic agent in patients who are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other causes of … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, United Kingdom

Zurich reports financial adjustments to its German General Insurance business

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Zurich, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) announced today that as the result of a review of its General Insurance business in Germany, including an in-depth claims file review, the Group will strengthen its claims provisions, primarily in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Insurance, Switzerland

Decisions taken by the Governing Council of the ECB (in addition to decisions setting interest rates)

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23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Market Operations Measures to preserve collateral availability On 10 October 2012 the Governing Council adopted Guideline ECB/2012/23 amending Guideline ECB/2012/18 on additional temporary measures relating to Eurosystem refinancing operations and eligibility of collateral. This Guideline temporarily widens … Read the full press release →

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

RBS exits UK Government’s Asset Protection Scheme

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23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — RBS is pleased to announce that it has agreed with HM Treasury to exit the UK Government’s Asset Protection Scheme effective 18 October 2012. The exit comes at the earliest date consistent with the minimum contractual APS … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Investment, United Kingdom

Les Banques Populaires lancent Direct et Proche, la solution digitale innovante conçue pour favoriser la présence et le développement des professionnels sur Internet

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Paris,  23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Les Banques Populaires lancent www.Directetproche.fr une offre de services complète, simple et sécurisée permettant aux TPE de se développer grâce au numérique en créant leur site Internet. Pour les consommateurs www.Directetproche.fr est un portail innovant, clair et accessible … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Internet & Online