Monthly Archives: October 2012

The Two-Speed Economy – Strategien für eine bipolare Welt

Keynote von Jörg Asmussen, Mitglied des Direktoriums der EZB, The Boston Consulting Group 79. Kronberger Strategiekonferenz Kronberg, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, herzlichen Dank für die Einladung heute Vormittag hier in Kronberg zu Ihnen zu sprechen. Im 14. … Read the full press release

A cancer diagnosis does not make young people religious

26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A sociologist of religion from the University of Copenhagen has interviewed 21 young patients diagnosed with a life-threatening cancer about their religious beliefs. She concludes that a cancer diagnosis will not make young people, who are not … Read the full press release

Questions and Answers on the Commission’s proposal for the revision of EU law on environmental impact assessments

Brussels, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Questions and Answers on the Commission’s proposal for the revision of EU law on environmental impact assessments 1. What are the shortcomings of the current legislation? Under the Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) Directive, any project that is … Read the full press release

Loewe Xelos: now with a brand new look

Loewe Xelos: now with a brand new look

New gateway to the world of Loewe TVs Kronach, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Loewe Xelos television line provides the perfect gateway to the world of Loewe TVs. Its design, picture quality, functionality and wide variety of set-up options are of … Read the full press release

EU welcomes Laos planned accession to the World Trade Organisation

Brussels, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the European Commission has backed fully the decision by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to give its green light for the accession of Laos. Laos will become the 158th member of the global trade body once the … Read the full press release

Speech by Peter Praet: Deleveraging and the role of central banks

Speech by Peter Praet, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the Conference: The Effect of Tighter Regulatory Requirements on Bank Profitability and Risk-Taking Incentives, Milan, 26 October 2012 Milan, 26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen [1], I am pleased to … Read the full press release

World premiere: High Definition mobile voice now possible between two countries

Orange overcomes technical challenges to deliver the world’s first HD voice direct interconnect between two operators Orange reinforces its leadership position again as the world’s first operator to launch HD voice Paris, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — International Mobile HD voice: a technical … Read the full press release

RWE Technology und Dubai Electricity and Water Authority gründen Joint Venture in Dubai

Dr. Leonhard Birnbaum Vorstandsmitglied RWE AG, H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer CEO DEWA, Waleed Salman EVP strategy & business development und Dr. Michael Fübi CEO RWE Technology beim unterzeichnen des Vertrages in Dubai

Essen, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Die RWE Technology GmbH, Kraftwerksbauspezialist des RWE Konzerns, und die staatliche Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) haben ein gemeinsames Joint Venture gegründet. Am 22. Oktober 2012 setzten RWE-Vorstandsmitglied Leonhard Birnbaum, RWE Technology CEO Michael Fübi und … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupé feiert sein Debüt in Taiwan – THE AVANT/GARDE DIARIES TAIPEI: A-MIT und acht junge Künstler im Dialog mit Asien und der Welt

THE AVANT/GARDE DIARIES TAIPEI: A-MIT und acht junge Künstler im Dialog mit Asien und der Welt Fotonummer: 12A1222 Dateigröße: 2,249 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,016 MB Datum: 23.10.2012

Taipeh, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Vom 9. bis 11. November 2012 findet in Taipeh das erste AVANT/GARDE DIARIES Festival in Asien statt. Unter dem Kuratorium von Superstar A-MIT werden acht junge, aufstrebende Künstler aus Taiwan im Huashan 1914 Creative Park das Thema … Read the full press release

“’New’ EU Member States catching up in slaughterhouse hygiene” – EU Auditors

Luxembourg, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Member States acceding to the EU from 2004 had to ensure that their slaughterhouses met the EU’s hygiene requirements. As these requirements were generally to a much higher standard than existing national requirements, EU funds were provided … Read the full press release

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Specialist Computer Holding’s IT distribution business by Tech Data Europe

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the IT products distribution business of Specialist Computer Holdings of the United Kingdom by Tech Data Europe, a wholesaler of IT, consumer electronics … Read the full press release

BP Agrees Heads of Terms to Sell its TNK-BP Shareholding to Rosneft

Payment by Rosneft to be a mix of $17.1 billion in cash, and shares representing 12.84 per cent of Rosneft BP intends to use $4.8 billion of the cash consideration to purchase a further 5.66 per cent of Rosneft from … Read the full press release

Council adopts new rules to simplify access to EU funds

Luxembourg, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council today adopted¹ new rules aimed at equipping the EU budget with simpler financial rules while securing sound treatment of European taxpayers’ money (45/12 + 14800/12 ADD 1 + ADD 2 + ADD 3). This follows … Read the full press release

Novartis confident in safety and efficacy of its seasonal influenza vaccines produced in Italy

As precaution, Italian ministry of health temporarily halts distribution of two seasonal influenza vaccines Agrippal and Fluad, produced at Novartis site in Italy Recent clinical trials of these influenza vaccines and administration during seasonal vaccination campaigns have shown no unexpected … Read the full press release

Astrium presents results of its study into automatic landing near the Moon’s south pole

Astrium presents results of its study into automatic landing near the Moon’s south pole (c) Astrium

Mission concept established for automatic lunar lander vehicle to land near the Moon’s south pole in 2019 Soft and precise landing is precursor to significant participation in future human lunar exploration ESA ministerial conference to decide next development steps in … Read the full press release

EU development policy needs joined-up thinking, say MEPs

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU must ensure its development policy transcends its current structural weaknesses, is clearly prioritized and not undermined by inconsistencies between trade, agriculture, fisheries and other policies, MEPs said in two resolutions adopted this week. The Parliament … Read the full press release

Orange Business Services takes next step in its international customer contact strategy

– enhancing portfolio with Flexible Contact Center, a cloud-based, multichannel solution  – supporting 360Buy’s expansion, the largest online retailer in China, with managed contact center Paris, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Orange Business Services is accelerating its international customer contact strategy to help … Read the full press release

EU High Representative Catherine Ashton travels to Western Balkans

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission, will travel to the Western Balkans next week. She will be in the region for a joint visit with the US Secretary of State … Read the full press release

The BMW Welt Jazz Award to celebrate its fifth anniversary with an exciting programme. Under the motto “Leading Drums“, six international ensembles will again compete against each other in Munich starting January 2013.

Jim Black - Jim Black Trio © Paul LaRaia

Munich, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In its fifth season, the BMW Welt Jazz Award will be placing its main focus on drummers. With a total of six admission-free Sunday matinees being held from January until March 2013, the BMW Welt Jazz … Read the full press release

Commission announces new initiatives to boost private investment in the Neighbourhood

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Two new initiatives to boost private investment in the Neighbourhood region were presented today at the Strategic Board meeting of the Neighbourhood Investment Facility (NIF) in Brussels: The Investment Security in the Mediterranean Region (ISMED) Support Programme … Read the full press release