Monthly Archives: October 2012

Remarks by President Herman Van Rompuy following the European Council

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

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 →

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

Closing of the sale of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Financial, France, Investment, Luxembourg

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

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

• 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 →

Posted in Austria, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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

Posted on 23, October 2012 by
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 →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Chemicals, Germany, Science, Technology

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

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

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 →

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

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

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Agriculture, European Union, Government, Luxembourg, Politics

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

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

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 →

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

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

Posted on 23, October 2012 by
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 →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Business, Germany, Non Profit, Society

Mercedes-Benz Werk Wörth: Erfolgreiche Schulkooperation mit Realschule Plus

Posted on 23, October 2012 by
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 →

Posted in Automotive, Education, Germany, Science, Technology

Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council Programme

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

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 →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

Volkswagen AG präsentiert Automobil-Highlights in Brasilien

Posted on 22, October 2012 by
Volkswagen AG präsentiert Automobil-Highlights in Brasilien

– Weltpremiere: Gol Zweitürer als neues Einstiegsmodell in Brasilien – Konzernmarken zeigen faszinierendes Spektrum der automobilen Möglichkeiten Wolfsburg / São Paulo, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Volkswagen AG hat am Vorabend der São Paulo International Motor Show vor mehr als 300 Journalisten … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany

The EESC President welcomes the EU’s progress on banking union

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

The EESC is pleased to learn that, even though belated, a European banking union will come to life. It is crucial that the Member State governments have the breadth of vision to create more Europe, handing over some powers and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Government, Society

JOAN BARREDA FINISHES SECOND IN THE MOROCCO RALLY. HUSQVARNA RALLY TEAM BY SPEEDBRAIN RIDERS TAKE THREE OF THE TOP EIGHT PLACES

Posted on 22, October 2012 by
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22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A very successful Morocco Rally for the Husqvarna Rallye Team By Speedbrain came to a close today with Joan Barreda taking second overall place. Paulo Goncalves and Matt Fish put in noteworthy performances too finishing in fifth … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Sports

TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships Istanbul – 2012

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Baptisée « TEB-BNP Paribas WTA Championships », la compétition finale du circuit WTA opposera à Istanbul du 23 au 28 octobre 2012 les huit meilleures joueuses de tennis au monde et les quatre meilleures équipes de double. … Read the full press release →

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Gary Paffett DTM-Vizemeister 2012

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

• Gary Paffett (THOMAS SABO Mercedes AMG C-Coupé) ist nach Platz zwei beim DTM-Finale in Hockenheim Vizemeister des Jahres 2012 • Jamie Green (Mercedes AMG C-Coupé) belegt Tabellenplatz drei – sein bislang bestes DTM-Gesamtergebnis Hockenheim, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Gary Paffett (THOMAS … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Sports

Statement by High Representative Catherine Ashton on the bomb attack in Beirut

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels,  22-10-2012 — /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 strongly condemn today’s bomb attack in the centre of Beirut, which … Read the full press release →

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

Joint statement by Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for Environment, and Sofoclis Aletraris, EU President of the Environment Council, on the outcome of the 11th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Hyderabad, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union welcomes the agreement today on the measures needed to implement the global strategy to prevent biodiversity loss agreed in Nagoya. The negotiations were at times difficult but the EU, which is the world’s … Read the full press release →

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UEFA says “no to discrimination”

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Champions League and Europa League matches dedicated to FARE Action Weeks 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League’s matchday 3 will contribute to the fight against all forms of discrimination in football stadiums throughout the continent … Read the full press release →

Posted in Non Profit, Society, Sports, Switzerland

EU-Lebanon Association Council: cementing ties through a renewed partnership

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union-Lebanon Association Council took place today in Brussels. This is the sixth meeting since the entry into force of the EU-Lebanon Association Agreement in 2006. The EU-Lebanon Association Council was chaired by the Lebanese Minister … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen setzt sich für Biodiversität ein

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Auftritt auf internationaler Naturschutzkonferenz Wolfsburg, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Der Schutz von Arten und Biotopen ist eine dringende Aufgabe der Völkergemeinschaft. In der vergangenen Woche kamen im indischen Hyderabad die Mitglieder des vor 20 Jahren vereinbarten “Übereinkommens über die biologische Vielfalt” (CBD) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Environment, Germany, Society

New Commission proposal to minimise the climate impacts of biofuel production

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the Commission published a proposal to limit global land conversion for biofuel production, and raise the climate benefits of biofuels used in the EU. The use of food-based biofuels to meet the 10% renewable energy target … Read the full press release →

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BMW Group Design secures a hat trick in the German Design Award 2013. BMW 6 Series Convertible, BMW 1 Series and Husqvarna Nuda 900 R earn one of Germany’s most prestigious design accolades

Posted on 22, October 2012 by
The new BMW 6 Series Convertible - Exterior (11/2010).

Munich, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The winners of the German Design Award 2013 have been announced. The German Design Council’s panel of experts selected the most outstanding designs for this “prize of prizes” and conferred its award on BMW Group Design … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Germany, Marketing, Technology

Telekom, Rotes Kreuz und Limmex starten Notrufuhr

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Notrufuhr sendet per Knopfdruck Hilferuf Ab morgen in Deutschland verfügbar Innen “tickt” die M2M-Technologie der Telekom 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Deutsche Telekom, das Rote Kreuz sowie der Schweizer Uhrenhersteller Limmex starten in Deutschland gemeinsam einen mobilen Notrufdienst. Die Uhr mit … Read the full press release →

Posted in Germany, Society, Technology, Telecom

Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC)

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — What are biofuels? Biofuels are liquid or gaseous transport fuels made from biomass. The most important biofuels today are bioethanol (made from sugar and cereal crops) used to replace petrol, and biodiesel (made mainly from vegetable oils) used to replace diesel. There are two distinctive categories of … Read the full press release →

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Tesco launches ‘Catch of the Day’ to help customers choose sustainably caught fish

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Soaring sales of sustainably caught fish to environmentally-minded shoppers has prompted Tesco to next week (Mon Sept 15) increase its range of alternative varieties by a third. Under the scheme called Catch of the Day, the supermarket … Read the full press release →

Posted in Environment, Retail, Society, United Kingdom

Pour la seconde fois, la Banque de détail en France de BNP Paribas est élue service client de l’Année 2013

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

BNP Paribas a été Élu Service Client de l’Année 2013 dans la catégorie Banque. Cette récompense, déjà obtenue en 2011, confirme la volonté du Groupe de placer la satisfaction de ses clients au cœur de ses préoccupations. 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Financial, France

Meistertitel in der Formel 3 Euro Serie für Daniel Juncadella

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Daniel Juncadella gewann beim Finale in Hockenheim den Meistertitel in der Formel 3 Euro Serie 2012 Berühmte und erfolgreiche Titelgewinner der Vergangenheit wie Lewis Hamilton und Paul Di Resta starten heute in der Formel 1 Juncadellas Vorgänger und Meister 2011, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Sports

CAM-Studie: Audi mit bester CO2-Bilanz der Premiumhersteller in Deutschland

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

• Audi-Neuzulassungen mit 144,5 g/km vor den Wettbewerbern • Premiumhersteller reduzieren CO2-Emissionen von Neufahrzeugen in Deutschland seit  2009 um durchschnittlich rund zehn Prozent Ingolstadt, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  Laut einer Studie des Center of Automotive Management (CAM) ist Audi mit einem CO2-Ausstoß … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Germany

Vodacom Launches First Commercial 4G Service in South Africa

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Vodacom Group, a subsidiary of Vodafone, today launched the first commercial 4G LTE service in South Africa. The service will initially be accessible to customers via approximately 70 base stations in Johannesburg with other South African cities … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

ETERNAL ENTREPRENEURS: BUSINESS OWNERS SHUN PENSION SAVING BECAUSE THEY WILL ‘NEVER’ RETIRE

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

• 40 per cent of self-employed say they will never retire • 27 per cent of self-employed invest in their businesses over retirement funding • 19 per cent of self-employed view their businesses as their retirement funds 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Small Business, Society, United Kingdom

Civil society from the Euro-Mediterranean region reconvenes for annual summit to discuss women’s rights, freedom of the media and corruption

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The 2012 edition of the Euromed Summit of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions will be held in Amman, Jordan, on 17-19 October 2012. Civil society representatives from 15 countries around the Mediterranean and from the … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Media, Society

Commission proposes to update radio equipment rules

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to update the Radio Equipment Directive. The proposal aims to make sure all market players comply with the rules regarding the avoidance of interference, so that consumers do not have problems … Read the full press release →

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JOAN BARREDA WINS MOROCCO RALLY FIFTH STAGE

Posted on 22, October 2012 by
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22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain notched up another victory today in the fifth and penultimate stage of the Morocco Rally. This time it was Spaniard Joan Barreda on the Husqvarna TE449RR by Speedbrain taking the honours after … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Sports

Wenn die Kuh per SMS den Bauern ruft

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

M2M-Lösung für die Landwirtschaft – Überwachung von Kühen in Echtzeit Deutsche Telekom und MEDRIA schließen Partnerschaft im Bereich M2M Lösung im M2M Marketplace der Telekom erhältlich 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Auch Kühe können SMS verschicken – dank Machine-to-Machine-Kommunikation (M2M). Mit den … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Germany, Technology, Telecom

SME WEEK: EU needs more women entrepreneurs to create growth and jobs

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Women’s entrepreneurial potential is underexploited and the EU needs more women entrepreneurs to create growth and new jobs. This was the main message of today’s European SME Week Summit in Brussels which focuses on encouraging women to … Read the full press release →

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SOCIETE GENERALE SOUTIENT LE RESEAU « TISSONS LA SOLIDARITE » DANS SES ACTIONS EN FAVEUR DE L’EMPLOI

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Paris, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Depuis 2007, Société Générale soutient les actions du Réseau « Tissons La Solidarité » qui fédère et anime des structures d’insertion par l’activité économique dans le domaine de la revalorisation de vêtements de seconde main. Cet … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Banks, Financial, France, Non Profit, Society

EU Anti-Trafficking Day: working together to eradicate trafficking in human beings

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On the occasion of the Sixth EU Anti-Trafficking Day on 18 October, the EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, Cecilia Malmström, will participate and deliver a speech in a conference aiming to shape future actions and ensure that … Read the full press release →

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Cabbage bouquets are Britain’s hottest new flower trend

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Shoppers are going blooming mad for cabbages – to give as bouquets! As well as picking up a cabbage in the veg aisle shoppers are now able to buy a brassica bouquet from the flower area. Brassica … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Entertainment, Retail, United Kingdom

BNP Paribas Wealth Management dépasse le seuil de 1 milliard d’euros d’investissements responsables

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BNP Paribas Wealth Management a décidé depuis quelques années de développer une offre socialement responsable (ISR) pour le compte de ses clients. Une équipe d’experts s’occupe de ce développement en lien avec les différents sites de Wealth Management. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Investment, Management

EU and Malawi to work together to help the poorest and improve agricultural production

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Brussels, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, EU Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, and the President of Malawi, Joyce Banda, signed two agreements which will help Malawi to reach the Millennium Development Goals. The EU will contribute to a new government programme designed … Read the full press release →

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