Monthly Archives: November 2012

Improving Access to Labour Market Information for Migrants & Employers

Posted on 7, November 2012 by

Brussels, 7-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to this Expert Seminar that is devoted to the access of migrants and employers to labour market information and which is organised by LINET, … Read the full press release →

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

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Atos Worldline launches its first contactless portable terminal in Europe

Posted on 7, November 2012 by

YOXIMO sets new standard with its screen integrated contactless reader Paris, 7-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in Hi-Tech transactional services, launches its first contactless portable terminal, YOXIMO, a new European standard in portable contactless payment terminals. Its integrated … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Technology

Stora Enso’s Nomination Board appointed

Posted on 7, November 2012 by

STORA ENSO OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 24 October 2012 at 9.00 EET Helsinki, Finland, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Stora Enso’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 24 April 2012 decided to appoint a Nomination Board to prepare proposals concerning (a) the number of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Management, Pharma & Biotech

abertis’ recurrent net profit up 6% to €536Mn in the first nine months of 2012

Posted on 7, November 2012 by

6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Group focuses its strategy on internationalisation, debt reduction and strengthening its dividend policy Revenues: €2,992Mn (+1%). Recurrent EBITDA: €1,958Mn (+3%). Recurrent total net profit: €536Mn (+6%). Total net profit: €1,003Mn (+69%) Net debt: €12,512Mn (-10%). abertis’ Board … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Media, Spain, Transportation & Logistics

voestalpine reducing earnings expectations by EUR 100 million for FY 2012/13 despite development in the first half according to expectations

Posted on 7, November 2012 by
* according to IFRS all results after Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) ** before minority interest and hybrid capital interest

With an EBITDA of EUR 730 million and EBIT of EUR 441 million based on almost stable revenues in the first half of 2012/13 voestalpine is well on track to repeat the (adjusted) earnings figures of the business year 2011/12. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Financial, Industrial, Metals and Minerals

Active Ageing: Delivering Results for Europe

Posted on 7, November 2012 by

European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Ageing – First Conference of Partners, Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — It’s a great pleasure to welcome you all here today. You don’t need me telling you about the challenge of an ageing population. And … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

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State aid: Commission approves Cypriot bank guarantee scheme

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has authorised, under EU State aid rules, a Cypriot state guarantee scheme for credit institutions until 31 December 2012. The purpose of the scheme is to facilitate the access of eligible credit institutions to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Cyprus, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Society

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Skanska awarded contract to build replacement high school in Rio Grande City, USA, for USD 52 M, about SEK 350 M

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6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska has signed a contract with the Rio Grande City Consolidated School District to construct a replacement high school located on the northeast side of Rio Grande City, Texas, USA. The contract value is USD 52 M, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Sweden

The European Union continues to support civil society peace building efforts over 5agorno-Karabakh

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union has announced the launch of the second phase of the civil society programme European Partnership for the Peaceful Settlement of the Conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh (EPNK). This programme aims to support peace-building efforts concerning the conflict over … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Feeding the world: experts gather to explore challenges of global food security

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Experts from around the globe are to gather in Shanghai, China, to discuss the challenges and solutions to the biggest question facing the world – how do we achieve global food security? The forum is being hosted … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Education, Environment, Food & Beverage, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Better Spending and Effectiveness for Cohesion Policy to Deliver Growth and Jobs

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Informal Council/Nicosia, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Effectiveness must be central to our discussions as we focus on Cohesion Policy investments clearly towards the creation of growth and jobs. This meeting takes place at a crucial point in time. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

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Stamford Bridge to Stage UEFA Women’s Champions League Final

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

UEFA announces Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge will be the venue for the 2013 event 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge will be the host venue for the UEFA Women’s Champions League final on Thursday 23 May 2013, it was … Read the full press release →

Posted in Sports, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Indonesian Government Approves Plan of Further Development for Expansion of Tangguh LNG

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6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and oil and gas executive agency BPMIGAS have approved in principle the Plan of Further Development (POFD) for the expansion of the BP-operated Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Government, United Kingdom

Member States and Commission must manage spending better – say EU Auditors

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Luxembourg, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The 2011 accounts present fairly the financial position of the European Union and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year.Revenue and commitments were free from material error. However, payments were affected by material error, with an estimated error rate … Read the full press release →

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

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Etihad Airways orders two more A330 passenger aircraft

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Another vote of confidence for efficient, reliable A330 Blagnac,   6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates has signed a firm order for two additional A330-200 passenger aircraft as part of the carrier’s continued growth … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Technology

Speech by Vítor Caldeira, President of the European Court of Auditors

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Presentation of the Annual Reports 2011 THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGETARY CONTROL OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Chairman Theurer, honourable members, It is an honour for me to present to your committee the Court’s annual report on the implementation … Read the full press release →

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

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BMW Group achieves strong third quarter

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

New highs for sales volume, revenues and earnings Group revenues up by 13.7% to € 18.8 billion Profit before tax 17.6% higher at € 1.99 billion Group profit increased by 16.0% to € 1.29 billion BMW Group reaffirms targets for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany

Multilingual Internet reviewed by EURid and UNESCO

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Brussels, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The growth of multilingualism on the Internet and the factors that contribute to it are tracked and analysed in a new report issued today by the .eu registry EURid and UNESCO. The “EURid-UNESCO World report on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Internet & Online, Society, Technology

Remarks by High Representative Catherine Ashton at a press conference with Moroccan Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Saad Eddine El Othmani

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

Rabat, Morocco, 6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Ministre, c’est un plaisir d’être ici avec vous. It is my first visit Minister, and it’s really important to me to be here with you. I come to say how important the relationship is … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Mobiler Durstlöscher: Daimler erhält Großauftrag über 245 Fuso Leicht-Lkw für Mineralwasser-lieferant in Saudi Arabien

Posted on 6, November 2012 by
„Mobiler Durstlöscher: Daimler erhält Großauftrag über 245 Fuso Leicht-Lkw für Mineralwasserlieferant in Saudi Arabien“ - Fuso erhält einen neuen Auftrag von seinem langjährigen Kunden „National Plant for Healthy Water“ – auch bekannt als „Hana Water“ in Saudi Arabien. Der Großauftrag von 245 Fahrzeugen besteht aus 224 leichten Fuso Canter und 21 mittelschweren Fuso Fighter Lkw. Damit baut Hana Water seine Gesamtflotte auf stolze 900 Fuso Lkw aus. Fotonummer: 12C1226 Dateigröße: 1,399 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,014 MB Datum: 02.11.2012

Mit Großauftrag über 245 Fuso Lkw manifestiert Daimler seine langjährige Kundenbeziehung mit Hana Water Der Mineralwasserlieferant komplettiert damit seine Lkw-Flotte mit insgesamt 900 Fuso Fahrzeugen Daimler ist mit Wachstumsstrategie „Fuso 2015“ auf richtigem Weg zum internationalen Absatzziel von mittelfristig 200.000 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Transportation & Logistics