Monthly Archives: October 2012

BASF erwirbt Teile des TDI-Geschäfts von Ciech

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Position auf Weltmarkt gestärkt Ludwigshafen/Deutschland und Bydgoszcz/Warschau/Polen, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BASF und Ciech haben heute (12. Oktober 2012) die Übernahme von Teilen des weltweiten TDI-Geschäfts (Toluoldiisocyanat) von Ciech durch BASF bekanntgegeben. Der Kauf unterliegt noch der Zustimmung der zuständigen Kartellbehörden. Mit dem … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Poland

Digital Agenda: Commission consults on telecoms markets Recommendation

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Brussels, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has launched a public consultation with a view to updating the current list of relevant wholesale and retail telecoms markets subject to the Commission’s “Article 7” procedure under EU telecoms rules (see MEMO/10/226). These markets … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Society, Technology, Telecom

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Eni launches its brand in the Belgian natural gas and power market

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Eni currently serves a total of 600,000 Belgian customers, and aims to reach 1 million by 2016, approximately 12% of the retail market, with innovative products and services, by making the energy sector and energy prices more transparent and easier … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Italy

Connecting Europe: Transport’s role in reviving European growth

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

European Transport Forum/Brussels, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen Thank you for inviting me here today to speak about transport’s role in connecting Europe and how better, smoother connections can help to revive economic growth. In Europe, our single market … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Transportation & Logistics

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Ideen-Baukasten für die Elektromobilität

Posted on 19, October 2012 by
Ideen-Baukasten für die Elektromobilität

– Forschungsprojekt e performance entwickelte Baukasten für Elektro-Autos – Enge Kooperation mit Experten aus Wissenschaft und Industrie – Hochvolt-Batterie als Schwerpunktthema des Projekts Ingolstadt, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Nach drei Jahren Arbeit ist das Forschungsprojekt e performance abgeschlossen. Zusammen mit Bosch und … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Connecting Europe: Fast Broadband for All

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Connecting Europe: Fast Broadband for All Broadband World Forum/Amsterdam, 16 October 2012 Broadband World Forum/Amsterdam, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — I want to talk to you today about broadband. But first: … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Internet & Online, Netherlands, Technology, Telecom

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UK: Aviva launches new online Continuing Professional Development tool

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

First provider to launch a dedicated CPD tool Advisers will benefit from new comprehensive learning material Ability to record and track professional development learning outcomes 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Aviva has today announced the launch of a new online Continuing Professional … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Internet & Online, Technology, United Kingdom

How can retailers win in today’s tough markets? – Philip Clarke speech

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Philip Clarke, Group Chief Executive, Tesco Speech to the IGD Convention, 9 October 2012 HOW CAN RETAILERS WIN IN TODAY’S TOUGH MARKETS? 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Good morning. That short video gives you a flavour of life today: a world in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Marketing, Retail, United Kingdom

BNP Paribas Banque Privée Gestion de fortune s’installe à Lyon

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Afin de se rapprocher des grands investisseurs privés, dirigeants ou actionnaires d’entreprises des régions Rhône-Alpes, Bourgogne, Auvergne, BNP Paribas développe son dispositif Gestion de Fortune en s’implantant à Lyon.  19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Installée au sein de la Direction régionale Rhône-Alpes, … Read the full press release →

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

Council takes another hurdle towards new EU cohesion policy

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Luxembourg, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the Council took a further step1 towards the adoption of new rules for EU cohesion policy for the 2014-2020 period by agreeing on a third partial general approach2 (14287/2/12 REV 2). The purpose of cohesion policy is to … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg, Society

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of German press manufacturer Schuler by rival Andritz

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the German press manufacturer Schuler by the Austrian plants and equipment supplier Andritz. The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Technology

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Conclusions of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on Financing for Development

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

3191st FOREIG AFFAIRS Development Council meeting Luxembourg, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council adopted the following conclusions: 1. “The Council welcomes the Commission Communication “Improving EU support to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Luxembourg, Society

Zehnter Sieg in Folge beim ÖkoGlobe

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Platz 1 in der Kategorie „Konzeptfahrzeuge“ für das Brennstoffzellen-Forschungsfahrzeug Mercedes-Benz F 125! Mercedes-Benz Brennstoffzellenbus Citaro FuelCELL-Hybrid Stadtbus belegt Platz 2 in der Kategorie „Mobilitätsmodelle“ Stuttgart, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Derinternational anerkannte Umweltpreis ÖkoGlobe, der für ökologische Innovationen vergeben wird, geht auch 2012 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Sports, Technology

Iran: EU strengthens sanctions over lack of progress in nuclear talks

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Luxembourg, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Given the EU’s serious and deepening concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme, the Council today significantly broadened EU restrictive measures against that country. The Council today reiterated its “serious and deepening concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme and … Read the full press release →

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

Fifty years after the death of its founder, Eni remembers Enrico Mattei in a memorial service at Montecitorio

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

The choice of the Chamber of Deputies as the institutional seat for the ceremony is closely connected with various events in Mattei’s life. Rome, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A ceremony was held today in Montecitorio attended by the President of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Italy, Society

All BMW Group brands now under one roof at BMW Welt

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Personal brand experience a key factor in customer loyalty  Munich, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, on the fifth anniversary of the opening of the BMW Welt, the BMW Group gave the press a sneak preview of its new brand experience. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Management, Marketing

.eu meets the Internet industry in Poland and Sweden

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Brussels, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The .eu registry EURid is sponsoring two Internet industry conferences in October to raise awareness of .eu across the European Union – the Secure 2012 Conference in Warsaw, Poland (22-24 October) and Internet Days in Stockholm, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Internet & Online, Poland, Sweden, Technology

Achim Schneider neuer Leiter Unternehmenskommunikation

Posted on 18, October 2012 by
Achim Schneider neuer Leiter Unternehmenskommunikation

Stuttgart, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Zum 1. Januar 2013 übernimmt Achim Schneider (42) den Bereich Unternehmenskommunikation der Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Schneider berichtet in seiner neuen Funktion an den Leiter Öffentlichkeitsarbeit und Presse, Hans-Gerd Bode, dessen Stellvertreter er sein wird. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Management, Marketing

Youth unemployment – our shared concern

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — It is a great pleasure for me to be here with you today and open the EU-CELAC Social Cohesion Forum on my first visit to Latin America and the Caribbean as European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Society

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UK: Aviva adds Minifleet and professional indemnity to its online trading platform, Fast Trade

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  As part of its aim to be number one for brokers online, Aviva, the UK’s largest insurer, is adding two further products to its online etrading platform, Fast Trade. Minifleet and professional indemnity join Fast Trade’s … Read the full press release →

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

Tesco launches online grocery shopping in Slovakia

Posted on 18, October 2012 by
Tesco launches online grocery shopping in Slovakia

Tesco has launched its online grocery shopping service for customers in Bratislava and several surrounding towns. 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Almost 1,000 customers per week will be able to order their shopping online and have it delivered directly to their homes.  … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Retail, Slovakia

Lloyds Banking Group launches its Customer Disability Programme and commits to provide innovative technology to make banking easier

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Launch of sign language and text services for deaf customers Roll-out of talking cash machines Introduction of a specialist colleague helpline to provide expert support for customer-facing staff Improved recording of disabled customer needs Training programme for customer-facing colleagues 18-10-2012 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Society

The road ahead is green

Posted on 18, October 2012 by
Not a parking meter: Fast-charging stations on the street are still a rare sight.

The issue of electromobility is attracting more and more interest. For some time now, the automotive industry has not been alone in feeling the heat of this electrifying trend: driven by a growing awareness of environmental issues among the population … Read the full press release →

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

« Ace Manager – The Fifth Set », 5ème édition internationale du jeu en ligne de BNP Paribas, pour les étudiants

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BNP Paribas propose, pour la cinquième année consécutive, « Ace Manager – The Fifth Set », son jeu en ligne destiné à renforcer sa notoriété dans les universités mondiales. Ce jeu international est accessible à tous les … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Entertainment, Financial, France, Internet & Online, Investment

Mercedes-Benz fördert den Filmnachwuchs: Werbespot mit der neuen Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Mercedes-Benz fördert Deutschlands Filmnachwuchs mit nachhaltigen Maßnahmen. Die Stuttgarter Premiummarke stellte Judith Schöll, der Gewinnerin des FIRST STEPS Award 2011 in der Kategorie „Commercial Award“, ein Produktionsbudget in Höhe von 50.000 Euro zur Verfügung und realisierte gemeinsam mit ihr einen … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Germany, Marketing

Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni meets Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin and Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni have met to discuss the progress of joint projects between the two companies offshore Russia in the Black Sea and Barents Sea, sanctioned in the strategic cooperation agreement signed on 25 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Italy

EMCDDA INSIGHTS INTO THE SOCIAL REINTEGRATION OF DRUG USERS

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Neglecting the social needs of drug users can undermine chances of long-term recovery Lisbon, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Over 1 million drug users in the European Union are estimated to be receiving some form of treatment for their drug problems every year. … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Healthcare, Portugal, Society

Council conclusions on Iran

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

3191st FOREIG AFFAIRS Council meeting Luxembourg,  18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted the following conclusions: 1. “The Council reiterates its serious and deepening concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme and the urgent need for Iran to comply with all its … Read the full press release →

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

Volkswagen Konzern steigert Auslieferungen per September um 9,7 Prozent auf 6,71 Millionen Fahrzeuge*

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Einzelmonat September mit 801.000 Auslieferungen und 6,5 Prozent Plus* Konzernvertriebsvorstand Christian Klingler: „Weltweite Auslieferungen weiter gesteigert; Unsicherheiten und Gesamtmarktlage beschäftigen uns intensiv und benötigen volle Aufmerksamkeit“ Wolfsburg, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Der Volkswagen Konzern hat in den ersten drei Quartalen 2012 seine weltweiten Auslieferungen … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany

Council conclusions on Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

3191st FOREIG AFFAIRS Council meeting  Luxembourg, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted the following conclusions: “The Council reiterates its unequivocal support for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s EU perspective as a sovereign and united country enjoying full territorial integrity. It reaffirms its commitment … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Luxembourg, Society

UK: Don’t let criminals darken your door as the nights draw in

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

33% increase in gold and jewellery thefts on Bonfire Night 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — It’s not just ghosts and ghouls that people have to be wary of as the clocks go back, criminals also see it as an opportunity to cause … Read the full press release →

Posted in Financial, Insurance, Society, United Kingdom

ENEL PRESENTA IN ASSOLOMBARDA IL PROGETTO ENEL LAB: IL PRIMO LABORATORIO DI IMPRESA PER LA CLEAN TECHNOLOGY

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Il Gruppo investirà 15 milioni di euro nei prossimi tre anni per supportare la crescita di start up italiane e spagnole con progetti innovativi nell’ambito del cleantech.  la raccolta delle candidature sarà attiva on-line fino al 30 novembre. http://lab.enel.com/  A … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Italy

Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the death of King Father Norodom Sihanouk

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Brussels, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “It is with great sadness that the High Representative has … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Society

Council conclusions on Syria

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

3191st FOREIG AFFAIRS Council meeting Luxembourg, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted the following conclusions: “1. The European Union stands by the Syrian people in its courageous struggle for freedom, dignity and democracy. The use of force by the Syrian regime … Read the full press release →

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

Nestlé nine-month sales: 6.1% organic growth, full-year outlook confirmed

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Follow today’s events live 08:00 CET Press conference webcast (in English and Mandarin) 09:30 CET Investor call webcast (in English) Full details in Events Sales up 11% to CHF 67.6 billion 6.1% organic growth, 2.9% real internal growth 11.7% organic growth in emerging markets and 2.4% in developed markets … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Switzerland

GDF SUEZ inaugure la centrale hydroélectrique d’Estreito (1 087 MW) en présence de Dilma Rousseff, Présidente de la République du Brésil

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — GDF SUEZ, par l’intermédiaire de sa filiale Tractebel Energia, a le plaisir d’annoncer l’inauguration d’une nouvelle centrale hydroélectrique à Estreito au Brésil, d’une capacité de 1 087 MW. Cette centrale a été inaugurée aujourd’hui par la Présidente … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Industrial

Remarks by High Representative Catherine Ashton upon arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council, Luxembourg, 15 October 2012

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Brussels, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Good morning everyone. Just to say first of all that we had an extremely good dinner last evening with Foreign Minister Lavrov, who came to join the Foreign Affairs Council to discuss the bilateral relationship between the European … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Allianz Re challenges the insurance cycle

Posted on 18, October 2012 by
Thailand showed the impacts of globalization and concentration into industrial parks such as those in Bangkok which led to an immense accumulation of insured values in the area.

With renewal season well underway, Allianz Re keeps its focus on prudent risk assessment and disciplined underwriting. CEO Amer Ahmed looks back at 2011 and the challenges faced by reinsurers in an interview with trade magazine “Reactions”. Munich, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Insurance, Investment, Society

BNP Paribas a reçu le prix TopCom d’or pour sa campagne de communication Parlons Vrai

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BNP Paribas a reçu le prix TopCom d’or dans la catégorie campagne de publicité plurimédia pour sa campagne de communication « Parlons Vrai ». Lancée fin 2011, cette campagne originale était basée sur les vraies questions et … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Banks, Financial, France, Marketing

Gemeinsame Erklärung der Werkleitung und des Betriebsrates: Vereinbarung zur S-Klasse Produktion im Mercedes-Benz Werk Sindelfingen getroffen

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Flexibilisierung der Arbeitszeiten zur Erfüllung der Kundenwünsche Verhandlungsergebnis stärkt Wettbewerbsfähigkeit des Standorts Werkleiter Dr. Willi Reiss: „Mit dieser Vereinbarung ist uns ein weiterer Schritt in Richtung mehr Flexibilität im Werk Sindelfingen gelungen.“ Gesamtbetriebsratsvorsitzender Erich Klemm: „Wir haben auf dem Verhandlungsweg … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Society