Daily Archives: 17, December 2012

New VAT rules to make life easier for businesses from 1st January 2013

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Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — From 1st January 2013, new EU VAT rules enter into effect, which will make life much simpler for businesses across Europe. First, electronic invoicing will have to be treated the same as paper invoicing, enabling companies to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Small Business

Banca MPS: S&P’s lowers ratings

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17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena informs that the International ratings agency Standard&Poor’s has lowered BMPS’ ratings. Specifically, the agency revised down its assessment of MPS’ Stand Alone Credit Profile (SACP) to ‘b+’ from ‘bb+’ and its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy

Wienerberger reduces Managing Board from three to two members

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Organizational adjustment to reflect new corporate structure – Johann Windisch to leave the Managing Board and take over responsibility for the Bricks & Tiles Division in Europe – Contracts of Heimo Scheuch and Willy Van Riet extended for five years … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Industrial, Management

Commission to fund top research chairs in less-developed regions

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Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Grants of up to €2.4 million will be awarded to universities or research institutions in less developed regions in Europe, under a pilot programme of the European Commission. The aim of the so-called ERA Chairs initiative is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Science, Society

BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO SOCIAL HOUSING IN THE CITY OF ODENSE

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Korsløkke Parken, a district in Denmark’s third largest city, is going to be rejuvenated over the next five years. 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A total of EUR 4.7 million will be spent on revitalising Korsløkke Parken, a run-down area of social … Read the full press release →

Posted in Construction, Denmark, Industrial, Management, Society

New ranking targets 500 universities

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Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Five hundred universities from across Europe and the world are expected to take part in a new international university ranking initiated by the European Commission, it was announced today. The new listing, U-Multirank, will differ from existing … Read the full press release →

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

Disclosure pursuant to art. 114, paragraph 5, of Legislative Decree no. 98/1998 – “Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A.” 2011/2017 “TassoMisto Cap&Floor BancoPosta, Series 4” bonds

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17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. (hereinafter “BMps”) as issuer pursuant to and by effect of Consob communication no. DEM/DME/9053316 of 8 June 2009, in compliance with art. 114, paragraph 5, Legislative Decree no. 58/1998, under … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy

Saxo Direct API solution with strong 2012 volume and client growth

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17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Saxo Bank, the online mulit-asset trading and investment specialist, today announced an increase in monthly average FX volumes of nearly 600% compared to December 2011 on Saxo Direct, its cross-asset API (Application Programming Interface) solution for institutional … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Financial, Internet & Online, Investment, Technology

Transport: Commission reinforces safety for EU ships

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Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today adopted a proposal for a new directive on marine equipment (the “MED”). Marine equipment represents a significant fraction of the value of a ship, and its quality and good operation are critical for … Read the full press release →

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

Chr. Hansen inaugurates Industry Technology Center and celebrates major upgrade of offices in Moscow

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17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Russia is the world’s ninth largest economy worth $ 2.0 trillion (source: IMF). It is predicting 4,5 per cent growth this year reflecting increased per capita spending and a trend towards demanding Western European product types and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Denmark, Food & Beverage, Pharma & Biotech, Russia, Science

Commission proposes a new framework for marine equipment

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Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has proposed a revision of the Directive on marine equipment, a sector fundamental for ship safety and in which the EU has been a world leader. With the newly proposed regime, the Commission aims … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Industrial, Law, Security & Safety, Transportation & Logistics

Fibank (Първа инвестиционна банка) е най-силната марка в България

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17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Fibank (Първа инвестиционна банка) получи признание за най-силната марка в България сред финансовите институции. Официалните резултати бяха обявени на стилна церемония вчера от глобалната организация Superbrands, провела независимо проучване сред потребителите на българския пазар. Методиката на подбор … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Banks, Bulgaria

Wienerberger ends external rating by Standard & Poor’s

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End of cooperation with Standard & Poor’s Rating relationship with Moody’s (Ba2, stable outlook) remains unchanged  Vienna, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — After extensive analysis, Wienerberger AG has decided to terminate its corporate rating by Standard & Poor’s (“S&P“). The latest long-term … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Financial, Industrial

ZDFneo baut Position im Wettbewerb aus Intendant Bellut: “Entwicklung und Innovation sind imageprägend für ZDFneo”

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Mainz, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Seit dem Start vor drei Jahren hat ZDFneo mehr als 50 neue Formate wie “Der Straßenchor”, “neoParadise” oder “Bambule” auf den Sender gebracht. In dieser Zeit hat der Digitalsender seine Position im Wettbewerb ausgebaut: Die Marktanteile stiegen … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Germany, Media, Technology

RWE před Vánoci nadělovala elektřinu zdarma

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Deset zákazníků získalo od RWE elektřinu na deset let zdarma Soutěží vrcholí oslavy deseti let RWE na českém trhu 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — RWE dnes rozdala deseti novým zákazníkům symbolické šeky na elektřinu až na deset let zdarma. Získali je jako … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil

State aid: Commission temporarily approves rescue aid for Italian bank Monte dei Paschi

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Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has temporarily approved, under EU State aid rules, a €3.9 billion recapitalisation of Italy’s third largest bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A (“MPS”) for reasons of financial stability. The measure will enable the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Italy, Law, Society

Lenzing Group: TENCEL® Celebrates 20th Anniversary

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Lenzing/Mobile, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — TENCEL® has turned 20. The first large production facility for lyocell fibers was put into operation in Mobile/Alabama (USA) in 1992. Today the Lenzing Group manufactures TENCEL® fibers at three sites located in Austria, Great Britain … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Industrial

Single supervisory mechanism is first step to mutualising risk, says Draghi

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17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A single supervisory mechanism for banking will restore trust, which is a prerequisite for EU member states to mutualise risk, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi told Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee MEPs on Monday. MEPs generally … Read the full press release →

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

University Of Twente’s Executive Board Celebrates Twente’s Prize Winners

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17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Last Monday at the annual laureates meeting, the University of Twente shone the spotlight on last year’s prize winners. A total of about 70 prize winners received chocolate and a bottle of wine from Anne Flierman, President … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Awards, Education, Netherlands, Science, Sports

Unitary patent protection: a big leap towards innovation for EU companies

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Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council today¹ adopted two regulations with a view to implementing enhanced cooperation in the area of the creation of unitary patent protection (PE-COS 72/11) and its translation arrangements (18855/2/11 REV 2). The lack of a unitary patent … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Law, Science, Small Business, Technology