Daily Archives: 13, December 2012

ISS and Telenor sign Nordic IFS contract

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Telenor, a leading international provider of tele, data and media communication services, and ISS, a leading global provider of facility services, have entered into a strategic partnership. 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Telenor, a leading international provider of tele, data and media … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Management, Norway, Real Estate, Sweden, Telecom

Statement on commitments from Apple and four publishing groups for sale of e-books

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Statement at Midday Briefing / Berlaymont press room / Brussels Brussels 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has just accepted the commitments offered by Apple and four top international publishing groups in relation to suspected infringements on the market for ebooks … Read the full press release →

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Ban exports of information technology to repressive regimes

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13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Parliament calls for bans on EU exports of information technology that can be used by repressive regimes to censor information, conduct mass surveillance and track people’s movements in two separate resolutions voted on Tuesday and Thursday. In … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Law, Technology

Humboldt Fellows at LMU

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13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The year 2012 has seen a steady stream of Humboldt Fellows arrive at LMU Munich to work on research projects in collaboration with LMU faculty members. The Fellowship Program sponsored by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Financial, Germany, Non Profit, Science, Society

Eurogroup Statement on Greece

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13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup formally approved the second disbursement under the second economic adjustment programme for Greece, following the finalisation of the relevant national procedures and after having reviewed the outcome of the debt buy back operation conducted by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Investment, Luxembourg, Politics, Society

ZDF: Jugendkanal nur mit Auftrag und angemessener Finanzierung

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Mainz, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Intendant Dr. Thomas Bellut hat vor dem Fernsehrat in Mainz die Position des ZDF zu einem öffentlich-rechtlichen Jugendkanal erläutert. Bellut: “Wenn ein spezielles Angebot für junge Menschen einen messbaren und nachhaltigen Effekt haben soll, dann muss dafür … Read the full press release →

Posted in Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Media

Joint statement on the situation in Ukraine

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Strasbourg, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Joint statement on the situation in Ukraine Mr President, Honourable Members, There are many challenges on Ukraine’s road towards political association and economic integration with the European Union. We remain firmly engaged to developing relations with Ukraine, … Read the full press release →

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Bayer CropScience hosts inaugural Vegetable Future Forum in Monheim

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Innovative products from Bayer CropScience help growers meet the highest quality standards and raise the quality of life.

Partnerships key to success of global vegetable food value chain Monheim, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Partnerships are key to the success of the global vegetable food value chain, and Bayer CropScience is committed to leveraging its position to help connect the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Germany, Science

Council agrees position on bank supervision

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Brussels, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council today¹ set out its position on two proposals aimed at establishing a single supervisory mechanism (SSM) for the oversight of credit institutions. Agreement in the Council will enable the presidency to negotiate with the European Parliament with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics

New INSEAD book offers breakthrough insights to win global innovation challenge

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Managing Global Innovation provides a fresh model, based on real-world data to harness the power of dispersed knowledge for optimal competitive advantage Abu Dhabi, Fontainebleau (France) and Singapore, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — INSEAD, the leading international business school, today announced the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, France, Media, Science, Small Business, Technology

EU takes key step to provide legal certainty for investors outside Europe

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Brussels, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today welcomes the adoption by the European Parliament and Council of new legislation on bilateral investment agreements. This is a key step in respect of foreign direct investment, which has become an exclusive EU … Read the full press release →

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Journée Investisseurs consacrée à Elis et Foncia

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Eurazeo organise aujourd’hui une journée dédiée à Elis, leader européen de la location entretien de linge et d’habillement professionnel, et à Foncia, leader européen des services à l’habitat, sociétés qu’elle détient respectivement à hauteur de 82,6 % et 33,8 %. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France

Airports: groundhandling rules need further debate, say MEPs

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13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — New rules governing decisions on how best to protect local residents against aircraft noise and allocate take-off and landing fairly and flexibly were approved by MEPs on Wednesday. A proposal to further increase competition among groundhandling service … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, European Union, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

More babies survive before 27 weeks, but severe disability rates unchanged

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London, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The number of babies born before 27 weeks’ gestation who survive and leave hospital increased between 1995 and 2006, but the proportion who experience serious health problems into childhood remained largely unchanged, according to new research published … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, Society, United Kingdom

EU scales up humanitarian aid for Sudan and South Sudan by €30 million

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Brussels, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Due to the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan and South Sudan, the European Commission is boosting its humanitarian assistance by €30 million for both countries. The main concern is the ever increasing number of refugees and … Read the full press release →

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University of Liverpool to honour Olympics writer

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Frank Cottrell Boyce has achieved widespread success in film, literature and television

13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — University to honour Olympics writer. Frank Cottrell Boyce has achieved widespread success in film, literature and television Frank Cottrell Boyce, the acclaimed writer behind the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, will be honoured by the University … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Education, Media, Sports, United Kingdom

Europcar reshapes its brand

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– A new brand positioning “Moving your way” – A new design for the europcar.com website Saint Quentin-en-Yvelines, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Customers the world-over will now be able to enjoy and benefit from a whole new approach to car rental, as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Internet & Online, Marketing, Transportation & Logistics

EP leaders slam “useless” EU summitry ahead of European Council

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13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — MEPs on Wednesday criticised the “summitry” with which EU leaders are attempting to build economic and monetary union, saying that it was leading nowhere and was far removed from the spirit and ambition which won the EU … Read the full press release →

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

ARTE baut crossmediales Angebot aus ZDF-Intendant Bellut: Kultursender mit Avantgarde im Internet überaus erfolgreich

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Mainz, 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Der deutsch-französische Kultursender ARTE wird 2013 sein crossmediales Angebot weiter ausbauen. Das kündigte ZDF-Intendant Dr. Thomas Bellut in Mainz an: “ARTE-Produktionen sind Avantgarde, von hoher Qualität und hohem Anspruch. Es gehört zum Programmauftrag des Senders, dieses Angebot … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, Germany, Internet & Online, Media

Electrabel, Group GDF SUEZ, submit conclusions for restart Doel 3 and Tihange 2

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13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Over the last few months Electrabel has carried out an in-depth investigation in response to the indications found in the reactor vessels of Doel 3 and Tihange 2. On Wednesday, Electrabel submitted its conclusions and action plan … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Government, Security & Safety, Technology