Daily Archives: 26, November 2012

DSM awarded for its integrated reporting

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Heerlen, NL, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has been awarded three prestigious awards in the Netherlands for its 2011 Integrated Annual Report. For the second year in a row, the company was awarded … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Netherlands

Schneller Nachweis von Malaria

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Die Foliendisk (links) wird zur vollautomatisierten Blutanalyse in ein Point-of-Care-Gerät eingelegt (rechts) / Quelle: IMTEK/Bernd Müller

Das Institut für Mikrosystemtechnik der Universität Freiburg koordiniert das Forschungsprojekt DiscoGnosis 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Schätzungsweise 220 Millionen Menschen jährlich stecken sich mit Malaria an. Der Verlauf der Krankheit endet oft tödlich – vor allem in tropischen Entwicklungsländern, in denen die … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Germany, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

The new ŠKODA MUZEUM: the brand’s multimedial world of experience

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The new ŠKODA MUZEUM: the brand’s multimedial world of experience

26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Fascinating journey through 117 years of company history. Individuals and their stories bring brand’s history alive. 46 cars, hundreds of exhibits, films and documents on over 1,800 sqm of floor space. The stage is set for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Czech Republic, Society

EU-Azerbaijan: Potential to develop ties based on values

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Brussels, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with the Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Mahmud Mammad-Quliyev to discuss openly and frankly a range of bilateral and regional issues. They agreed that both sides wish … Read the full press release →

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UGent-geologe bestudeert in Japan aardbevingsmechanismes

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26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Een uitgebreid team van wetenschappers uit alle hoeken van de wereld doet momenteel in Japan onderzoek naar de mechanismes achter aardbevingen. Daarvoor boren ze diep in de aardkorst, onder de zeebodem. UGent-geologe Katrien Heirman maakt vanaf 25 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, Science

Climate action: Doha conference must lay the foundations for the 2015 global climate deal

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Brussels, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The United Nations climate change conference next week in Doha, Qatar must start the hard work of turning last year’s agreement to enhance global climate action into reality. The European Union wants an outcome that takes forward all … Read the full press release →

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Follow your heart and Study What You Love

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26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Nottingham is encouraging prospective students to follow their heart as well as their head. The Study What You Love campaign focuses on the importance of enjoying your subject – whatever that may be. The campaign’s ambassador … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Society, United Kingdom

Night of the White Gloves at the BMW Museum. BMW history – a hands-on experience.

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The night of the white gloves in the BMW Museum 2008 (11/2008)

Munich, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Thouching the exhibits in a museum? Normally that’s a big no-no which you ignore at your peril. But as we all know, forbidden fruit is the sweetest – and that’s why the BMW Museum is opening its … Read the full press release →

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

L’UE s’engage à renforcer son soutien au développement humain au Maroc

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Bruxelles, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — La Commission européenne a adopté aujourd’hui une mesure spéciale en faveur du Maroc, pour un montant de 25 millions d’euros, qui permettra d’appuyer la mise en œuvre de la deuxième phase de l’Initiative Nationale pour le Développement … Read the full press release →

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The hidden consequences of helping rural communities in Africa

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An Ethiopian woman carries water home from the village tap Image by Dr Mhairi Gibson

Improving water supplies in rural African villages may have negative knock-on effects and contribute to increased poverty, new research published today [14 November] has found. 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Rural development initiatives across the developing world are designed to improve community … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Workshop on access to clinical-trial data and transparency kicks off process towards proactive publication of data

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26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — “The European Medicines Agency is committed to proactive publication of clinical-trial data, once the marketing-authorisation process has ended. We are not here to decide if we publish clinical-trial data, but how.” This is how Guido Rasi, Executive Director … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Internet & Online, Law, Society, Technology

„Weltmeisterschaft“ im Pkw After-Sales: Siebte Mercedes-Benz Global TechMasters mit über 12.000 Teilnehmern

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Siebte Mercedes-Benz Global TechMasters mit über 12.000 Teilnehmern Fotonummer: 12A1315 Dateigröße: 0,171 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,018 MB Datum: 22.11.2012

Dr. Dieter Zetsche „Exzellenter Service braucht exzellente Mitarbeiter – die haben wir. Das belegen zahlreiche unabhängige Studien, in denen unser Service Jahr für Jahr Bestnoten erhält.“ „Mit den Global TechMasters sorgen wir dafür, dass das auch in Zukunft so bleibt. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Technology

EDPS: greater accountability of EU institutions and bodies and involvement of DPOs for better data protection

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Brussels, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) adopted a Policy on Consultations in the field of Supervision & Enforcement which provides guidance to EU institutions and bodies and Data Protection Officers (DPOs) on consulting the EDPS when drawing up measures or internal rules which … Read the full press release →

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Interjet signs purchase agreement for 40 A320neo

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Interjet, A320neo (c) Airbus

Mexican airline latest in Latin America to select world’s best selling aircraft Blagnac, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mexican low-cost carrier and all-Airbus operator Interjet signed a purchase agreement for 40 A320neo aircraft. Interjet will announce the aircraft’s engine selection at a later … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

EU High Representative/Vice President Catherine Ashton selects new Director for South and South East Asia

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Brussels, 26-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, today announced her intention to make a further senior appointment in the EEAS Headquarters. Ugo Astuto will become the new Director for South … Read the full press release →

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