Monthly Archives: October 2012

INVITATION – ECA 2011 Annual Report – Press briefing Tuesday 6 November 2012, Brussels

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Luxembourg, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Court of Auditors (ECA) will publish its Annual Report on the implementation of the 2011 European Union budget on Tuesday 06 November 2011 and will organise a press briefing in Brussels at 11:30 am at the Residence Palace – International Press … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Law, Luxembourg

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France Telecom-Orange jointly sign an agreement for the deployment of very high-speed broadband, in the presence of Neelie Kroes, Vice President of the European Commission

Posted on 29, October 2012 by
Orange’s deployment in Alsace

29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prefect of the Alsace Region, the Chairman of the Regional Council of Alsace, the Chairmen of the General Councils of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin, the Chairmen of the Urban Community of Strasbourg, of the Agglomeration Community of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, France, Internet & Online, Politics, Technology

EU-Cape Verde agreement on facilitating the issuing of short-stay visas

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Brussels, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU and Cape Verde signed on 26 October 2012 a visa facilitation agreement (14203/12) at a ceremony that took place in Cape Verde. On behalf of the EU, the agreement was signed by Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, Minister … Read the full press release →

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

RWE Dea sichert sich Bohrkapazitäten für das Feld Titan in Norwegen

Posted on 29, October 2012 by
Bohranlage Bredford Dolphin / Foto: Dolphin Drilling

RWE Dea Norge AS, die norwegische Tochter des deutschen Erdöl- und Erdgasunterneh-mens RWE Dea AG, hat mit Dolphin Drilling AS ein Abkommen über den Einsatz der Bohranlage Bredford Dolphin unterzeichnet. Die Anlage wird mit drei weiteren Ölgesell-schaften gemeinsam genutzt. Oslo, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Metals and Minerals, Norway, Technology

Intersport avasi Isossa Omenassa

Posted on 29, October 2012 by
Kauppias Markku Ahonen lastensa Hillan ja Pyryn kanssa.

29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Torstaina, avattiin Espoossa kauppakeskus Isossa Omenassa Sport to the people –konseptin mukainen Intersport. Myyntineliöiltään noin 800 neliön kauppa keskittyy erityisesti urheilu- ja vapaa-ajan tekstiileihin sekä jalkineisiin. Myös sesonkien välinevalikoima on monipuolinen. Sport to the people –ajatuksen mukaisesti haluamme … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Retail, Sports

Council backs cleaner marine fuel standards

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Luxembourg, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted today¹ a directive amending directive 1999/32/EC as regards the sulphur content of marine fuels (PE-CONS 31/12). Emissions from shipping due to the combustion of marine fuels with a high sulphur content contribute to air … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Government, Luxembourg, Transportation & Logistics

Christmas Inspiration from MINI. Presents for everyone – whether they’re to fold up, listen to or keep warm.

Posted on 29, October 2012 by
MINI Folding Bike Lime. (10/2012)

Munich, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Christmas is drawing closer and with it the hunt for those perfect presents. MINI offers inspiration for any wish-list and has original ideas for every age, taste and budget. Gifts are available through the MINI Online … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Entertainment, Germany, Technology

Mario Draghi Interview with Der Spiegel

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29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, conducted by Michael Sauga and Anne Seith on 22 October, published 29 October 2012 SPIEGEL: President Draghi, do you have a savings account? Draghi: Yes. SPIEGEL: Do you know how much interest you are getting? Draghi: Around … Read the full press release →

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

Presidency’s mid-term assessment, striving for a Better Europe

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Cyprus’ Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Ambassador Andreas D. Mavroyiannis, presented today, October 23, a mid-term review of the progress of the Cyprus Presidency, during the meeting of the Conference of Committee Chairs of the European Parliament (EP), in Strasbοurg. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Cyprus, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Hell, geräumig und vor allem wirtschaftlich: Fraport stellt 28 Citaro Vorfeldbusse in seinen Dienst

Posted on 29, October 2012 by
Dort, wo die neuen Mercedes-Benz Vorfeldbusse künftig ihren Dienst verrichten, übergab Geschäftsführer für Marketing, Vertrieb und Aftersales Daimler Buses, Till Oberwörder, am 22. Oktober den symbolischen Schlüssel der neuen Vorfeldflotte an Peter Schmitz, Vorstand Operations der Fraport AG. Fotonummer: 12A1191 Dateigröße: 4,991 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,014 MB Datum: 26.10.2012

28 Mercedes-Benz Citaro für den Frankfurter Flughafen Bedarfsgerechte Ausstattung – hoher Serienumfang Wirtschaftlichkeit für Fraport Kaufparameter Nummer eins Stuttgart/Frankfurt, 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Wenn Fluggäste vom Flughafengebäude zu den Flugzeugen oder umgekehrt befördert werden müssen und die Maschinen nicht direkt an den … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

EP visit to Iran cancelled after refusal Iranian authorities to meet Sakharov Prize winners

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29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Iranian authorities have refused to give permission to a delegation of five MEPs set to travel to Tehran to meet with this year’s Sakharov Prize winners Nasrin Sotoudeh and Jafar Panahi, after which the delegation cancelled … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Twenty years of the EU Single Market

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

The EU Single Market was highlighted today as one of the European Union’s greatest achievements and was signaled out as a potentially crucial element for helping the EU achieve growth and create new jobs. The Cyprus Presidency, on the occasion … Read the full press release →

Posted in Cyprus, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Fortum to launch an efficiency programme to maintain and strengthen its flexibility and competitiveness

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FORTUM CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 19 October 2012 at 8.55 EEST 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Fortum is launching an efficiency programme for 2013-2014 in order to maintain and strengthen its strategic flexibility and competitiveness in an increasingly demanding business environment. “The economic situation … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Finland

1 billion iovation device checks strengthen Experian’s global fraud prevention services

Posted on 27, October 2012 by

Experian and Iovation partner in mobile and online fraud prevention London, 27-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Experian,® the global information services company, today announced an international partnership with iovation, the Device Reputation Authority™, to further enhance Experian’s global fraud prevention capabilities. iovation’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Daimler-Ergebnis wieder auf hohem Niveau: EBIT von 1.921 Mio. € im dritten Quartal

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

Konzernergebnis von 1.205 (i. V. 1.360) Mio. € Konzernumsatz um 8% auf 28,6 (i. V. 26,4) Mrd. € gesteigert Konzernabsatz um 1% auf 528.600 Fahrzeuge erhöht Prognose für 2012: Konzern-EBIT aus dem laufenden Geschäft von rund 8 Mrd. € erwartet … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany

TBG Digital’s Q3 2012 Global Facebook Advertising Report Highlights Improved Ad Engagement and Savings for Advertisers

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Advertisers are embracing Facebook’s Mobile and Desktop News Feed ad placements and users are finding brands’ amplified content highly engaging. These are the main takeaways from the latest Global Facebook Advertising Report compiled by independent Social Media … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Technology, United Kingdom

Green light for first European Citizens’ Initiative running on Commission’s own servers

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

Brussels, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Following certification of their online collection system (OCS) by the Luxembourg authorities, Fraternité 2020 has become the first European Citizens’ Initiative to start collecting statements of support on the European Commission’s own servers. Fraternité 2020 wants to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Luxembourg, Technology

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Business insolvencies in September fall

Posted on 26, October 2012 by
Business insolvencies in September fall

SME picture shows stability Firms in West Midlands and South West see biggest improvement 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The latest BusinessIQ Insolvency Index from Experian®, the global information services company, reveals a 3.1 per cent drop in number of business insolvencies … Read the full press release →

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

Transport and Telecommunications Council – 29 October 2012

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

Brussels, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU’s Council of transport ministers will meet in Luxembourg on Monday 29 October under the Presidency of Cyprus and will be chaired by Minister Florentzou. Vice-President Siim Kallas, responsible for transport and mobility, will represent the … Read the full press release →

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Changes in Fortum Corporation’s Management Team

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

Anne Brunila to leave Fortum Management Team – Helena Aatinen to be appointed as member of the Management Team 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Helena Aatinen, MSc Econ., has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and a member of Fortum Corporation’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Management