Monthly Archives: November 2012

Eni launches prototype photovoltaic plant based on luminescent solar concentrators

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The plant, which will be used as an outdoor laboratory for the testing of the new devices, is a dedicated parking facility for electric vehicles and allows to charge the batteries through the current generated by the dedicated panels. Rome, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Italy, Technology

Rolls-Royce congratulates US Marine Corps for first F-35B Lightning II operational squadron

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Rolls-Royce congratulates US Marine Corps for first F-35B Lightning II operational squadron -- F-35B Lightning II aircraft (Copyright Lockheed Martin Corporation©)

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today offered congratulations to the United States Marine Corps for the stand-up and dedication of its first operational squadron of F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. Tom … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Technology, United Kingdom

2013 EU budget agreement endorsed

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Brussels, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A “draft package” agreement on the 2013 EU budget and draft amending budget no 6 for 2012 was endorsed today by the Permanent Representatives Committee (COREPER)¹. The deal was reached between the Cyprus presidency, representatives of the … Read the full press release →

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

BP Completes Sale of Non-Strategic US Gulf of Mexico Assets to PXP

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HOUSTON, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BP has completed its sale of a number of oil and gas fields in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico to Plains Exploration & Production Company (‘PXP’).As announced on 10 September, BP agreed to sell the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, United Kingdom

Art Basel Miami Beach 2012. BMW is partner of the international art show for modern and contemporary art.

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BMW at Art Basel with Annette Schönholzer and Marc Spiegler, Directors of Art Basel. (06/2012)

Miami/Munich, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The 11th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach takes place in Florida from December 6 to 9, 2012. More than 250 leading galleries from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa will present works by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Entertainment, Germany, Technology

INFORMATIVA SU ACQUISTO AZIONI PROPRIE

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Milano, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Piaggio & C. S.p.A. comunica di aver acquistato in data 16 novembre 2012 n. 23.000 azioni proprie al prezzo medio di 1,8123 Euro per azione, per un controvalore complessivo pari a 41.682 Euro, nell’ambito dell’autorizzazione all’acquisto … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Transportation & Logistics

Surface waters: new chemicals added to EU risk list

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30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Three pharmaceutical substances were added to the EU surface water risk list for the first time by an Environment Committee vote on Wednesday. MEPs also endorsed a proposed “watch list” of 25 other chemicals that could pose … Read the full press release →

Posted in Chemicals, Environment, European Union, Government, Law, Society

Rolls-Royce to design and power new Chinese Offshore Supply Vessels

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UT 755 Offshore Supply Vessels

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has won a £12 million order to design and equip two platform supply vessels (PSVs). The vessels will be built at Jiangsu Eastern Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. in China. Rolls-Royce UT 755 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Industrial, Science, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

Ecuador: EIB loan for Quito’s first metro line

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Ecuador: Préstamo del BEI para la primera línea de metro en Quito La Vicepresidenta del BEI, Magdalena Álvarez Arza y el Subsecretario de Financiamiento Público del Ministerio de Finanzas de la República de Ecuador, Willam Vásconez, han firmado hoy en Luxemburgo el correspondiente contrato de financiación.

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 200 million to the Republic of Ecuador to finance Quito’s first metro line. EIB Vice-President Magdalena Álvarez Arza and the Undersecretary for Public Finances at the Ministry of Finance of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Transportation & Logistics

AJW CAPITAL buys two A340-500s

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Blagnac,  30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — AJW Capital Partners Limited, a worldwide aviation services group based in the UK, has signed a firm contract for the purchase of two Airbus A340-500s aircraft. With this order AJW Capital becomes the newest Airbus … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Technology, United Kingdom

600 pupils help celebrate 1,000 lectures on five continents

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30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Over 600 pupils from across Bristol and South Gloucestershire will be treated to a fun and explosive demonstration of chemistry to mark the special anniversary of a Bristol science project which has become a global success. An … Read the full press release →

Posted in Chemicals, Education, Science, United Kingdom

Mercedes-Benz Bank bietet dauerhaft beste Autoversicherungen im Premiumsegment

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Zum dritten Mal in Folge auf der Spitzenposition im Premiumsegment beim „Autohaus“ Versicherungsmonitor Günstige Versicherungsprämien und schnelle Zahlung im Schadenfall überzeugen besonders Stuttgart, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Im dritten Jahr in Folge bietet die Mercedes-Benz Bank die besten Autoversicherungen im Premiumsegment. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Financial, Germany, Insurance

Dassault Falcon Receives ADS-B Out STC Approval from EASA

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Dassault Falcon Receives ADS-B Out STC Approval from EASA

Teterboro, New Jersey, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Falcon has received EASA approval for a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to install ADS-B Out (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out) on Falcon 50EX and classic Falcon 2000 aircraft equipped with Pro Line 4 avionics. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, France, Government, Technology

EUR 50 million for water sector investments in Cantabria

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30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a EUR 50 million loan to the Cantabria Region to help finance its investment in water and sanitation facilities. The project is designed to increase the reliability and efficiency of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Construction, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Spain

EnOcean introduces 902 MHz energy harvesting wireless modules into the North American market

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Additional frequency offers longer range, robust performance and ease product design Salt Lake City/Boston, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — EnOcean today announced the availability of a new line of energy harvesting wireless modules communicating on the 902 MHz band for the North American … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology, Telecom

Barco supports breast imaging workshops to aid training of 1,000+ radiologists worldwide

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Barco’s leading-edge mammography displays and Conference CloneView elevate hands-on workshops designed to help physicians diagnose breast cancer at its earliest stages Duluth, Ga., USA, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Healthcare imaging specialist Barco is continuing to grow its support of breast imaging … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, Electronics & Machinery, Healthcare, Technology

Research and development: EIB lends EUR 60 million to Piaggio Group for projects carried out in Italy

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PIAGGIO R&D II Financing of Piaggio's selected activities for the research, technical improvement and product development of scooters, motorcycles and small light commercial vehicles.

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Piaggio today signed a EUR 60 million finance contract to support Piaggio Group’s research and development projects. The loan will be for a term of seven years and will be used … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Banks, Financial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

AkzoNobel expanding Middle East operations

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AkzoNobel expanding Middle East operations

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — AkzoNobel has underlined its growth ambitions for the Middle East after signing an expanded joint venture agreement with the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo group of companies. The new deal strengthens the existing joint venture between AkzoNobel and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Industrial, Netherlands

Warum wir jetzt die Vereinigten Staaten von Europa brauchen

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Viviane Reding — Vizepräsidentin der Europäischen Kommission, EU-Kommissarin für Justiz, Grundrechte und Bürgerschaft Warum wir jetzt die Vereinigten Staaten von Europa brauchen Centrum für Europarecht an der Universität Passau / Passau Passau, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — “Wer ernsthaft dauerhaft solide Haushaltspolitiken will, der braucht … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, European Union, Germany, Government, Politics, Society

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APM Terminals Proposes New Nigerian Mega-Port Project

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– Multi-purpose Badagry Port to include Free Trade Zone; – Development consortium planning for 2016 opening. Lagos, Nigeria, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — APM Terminals and its consortium partners have announced plans to develop a new greenfield mega-port project and Free Trade Zone … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics