Daily Archives: 23, October 2012

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

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

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

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

Erdgas als Riesenakku: Testanlage in Niederaußem startet Versuche zur Stromspeicherung

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

Troisième vague de la campagne « Apprenti en Europe »

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Galileo IOV satellites 3 and 4 now fully deployed into orbit

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

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

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

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

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

Tim Breedon appointed as non-executive Director of Barclays

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

Environment: eight cities apply for European Green Capital Award 2015

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

RWE verkauft Anteil an Konzession „Edvard Grieg”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zurich reports financial adjustments to its German General Insurance business

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

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

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

RBS exits UK Government’s Asset Protection Scheme

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

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

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

Remarks by President Herman Van Rompuy following the European Council

Brussels, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — (FR) Suite aux avancées réalisées hier soir sur l’union bancaire et sur d’autres sujets, aujourd’hui nous avons eu une discussion consacrée à deux thèmes: la croissance et l’emploi, et lapolitique étrangère. En particulier, nous avons dressé l’état des … Read the full press release

Closing of the sale of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg

Brussels, Paris, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the signature of sale and purchase agreements on 5 April 2012, today Dexia announces the closing of the sale of its 99.906% holding in Banque Internationale à Luxembourg to Precision Capital, a Bank Holding Company, … Read the full press release

Traffic Results for September 2012: Austrian Airlines Increases Load Factor to Over 80 Percent

• January-September 2012: 2.1 percent more passengers carried • September 2012: Fewer passengers due to reduction of capacity Austria, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Austrian Airlines Group increased the number of passengers carried in the first three quarters of 2012 by 2.1 percent … Read the full press release

Volkswagen und BASF vergeben ersten “Wissenschaftspreis für Elektrochemie” an Dr. Naoaki Yabuuchi, Tokyo University of Science

Volkswagen und BASF vergeben ersten "Wissenschaftspreis für Elektrochemie" an Dr. Naoaki Yabuuchi, Tokyo University of Science

– Preis würdigt herausragende Forschungsergebnisse bei Lithium -Ionen – und Natrium-Ionen-Batterien – Preisgeld beträgt 50.000 € – Internationaler “Wissenschaftspreis Elektrochemie” von Volkswagen und BASF wird jährlich vergeben Wolfsburg/ Ludwigshafen, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Den ersten internationalen “Wissenschaftspreis Elektrochemie” von BASF und Volkswagen erhält Dr. … Read the full press release

European Medicines Agency recommends approval of first higher-strength insulin for treatment of patients with diabetes mellitus in the EU

London, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has made a recommendation to give marketing authorisation to insulin degludec, a new basal analogue insulin for the treatment of diabetes mellitus in adults. It … Read the full press release

3193rd AGRICULTURE and FISHERIES Council meeting Luxembourg, 22 and 23 October 2012

PUBLIC DELIBERATIO’S/PUBLIC DEBATES¹ Luxembourg, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — MEETI’G O’ MO’DAY 22 OCTOBER 2012 +/- 10.10 The deliberations concern the following A items (without discussion): – Amendments of the European Parliament to the Council’s position on the draft budget for 2013 – … Read the full press release

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the continuation of the EU-facilitated dialogue

Brussels,  23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission issued the following statement today: “I have met today in Brussels Prime Minister Ivica Dačić and Prime … Read the full press release

BMW Guggenheim Lab Mumbai to Open December 9, 2012 at Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, with “Pop-Up” Sites Throughout the City. Free Program Invites Mumbaikars to Explore Balance Between Personal and Public Space. Mumbai Lab Team Announced

BMW Guggenheim Lab Mumbai, Architect’s Model, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum. Photo: courtesy Atelier Bow-Wow. © Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation (10/2012).

Mumbai, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The BMW Guggenheim Lab will make the next stop on its global journey in Mumbai from December 9, 2012 to January 20, 2013. Presented in collaboration with the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, the Mumbai Lab … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Werk Wörth: Erfolgreiche Schulkooperation mit Realschule Plus

Wörth am Rhein – Gemeinsam mit der Realschule Plus Kandel hat das Mercedes-Benz Werk Wörth ein Pilotprojekt in Rheinland-Pfalz gestartet, um Schüler der Klassenstufe sechs für das Fach „Technik und Naturwissenschaft (TuN)“ zu begeistern. Bei einem eintägigen Praxiseinsatz im Werk Wörth konnten die 90 Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmer ihre handwerklichen und technischen Fertigkeiten testen und einen Einblick in die technische Berufswelt erhalten. Fotonummer: 11A1374 Dateigröße: 4,288 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,024 MB Datum: 22.12.2011

Gemeinsames Projekt der Realschule Plus Kandel und des Werks Wörth Eintägiger Praxiseinsatz soll Schülerinnen und Schüler für das Wahlpflichtfach „Technik und Naturwissenschaft“ begeistern Daniel Brunner, Ausbildungsleiter Mercedes-Benz Werk Wörth: “Beim Praxistag haben die Teilnehmer die Möglichkeit, einen Einblick in die … Read the full press release

Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council Programme

Brussels,  22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Herman VAN ROMPUY, President of the European Council, will have the following schedule beginning 22 October 2012: Monday 22 October 10:30 Meeting with Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Augustin Matata Ponyo (photo … Read the full press release