Daily Archives: 18, December 2012

BRIAN BLESSED URGES SOUTH WEST TRAINS PASSENGERS TO ‘DIG DEEP’ AND HELP SAMARITANS THIS XMAS

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·    Boisterous British actor lends his support to Samaritans fundraising day ·    Charity day at London Waterloo on Tuesday 18 December ·    Free mince pies for passengers  18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — South West Trains passengers travelling through London Waterloo on Tuesday … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Non Profit, Society, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

John Wood Group PLC Pre-close trading update

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18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — John Wood Group PLC (“Wood Group”) issues the following pre-close trading update for the year to 31 December 2012. Full year results will be announced on 5 March 2013. Overall, conditions in energy markets remain favourable. The … Read the full press release →

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

The European Union is increasing its support to Tunisia’s disadvantaged neighbourhoods

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Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union (EU) has approved a financial assistance programme for Tunisia which aims to rehabilitate 119 poorer neighbourhoods and improve the living conditions of hundreds of thousands of people in those neighbourhoods. Štefan Füle, European Commissioner … Read the full press release →

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Swiss National Bank maintains minimum exchange rate

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Monetary policy assessment of 13 December 2012 Berne, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is leaving the minimum exchange rate of CHF 1.20 per euro unchanged. The Swiss franc is still high. An appreciation of the Swiss franc would … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Switzerland

Selincro(TM) (nalmefene) receives positive opinion for approval in the European Union

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Turku, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Biotie today announced that its partner H.Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) has received a positive opinion from the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommending marketing authorization of Selincro(TM) (nalmefene; an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Finland, Government, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

“Sustainable development: The European Commission’s New Year’s resolutions”

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José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Brussels Sustainable Development Summit/Brussels Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Mr. Fransaer Cher Monsieur le Ministre Canfin, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Dear friends, The end of the year is traditionally the time to … Read the full press release →

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

Amsterdam University Hospital to be upgraded with EUR 100m EIB support

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18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Plans to modernise healthcare facilities and upgrade a dedicated secure power supply at Amsterdam’s main teaching hospital will be supported by a EUR 100m loan from Europe’s long-term lending institution. Refurbishment of the main building of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Healthcare, Investment, Netherlands

EESC in favour of a more integrated and cost-effective renewable energy strategy

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18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — National subsidies intended to support the market roll out of renewable energies have led to high costs and partly wrong price signals. In order to achieve the EU’s 2050 climate objectives they should be replaced by EU-wide … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government

URBAN LIGHTING BRINGS HISTORY BACK INTO FOCUS

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18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In Stavanger, Norway, a new lighting project is bringing the city’s historic centre into focus, while at the same time creating a safe area for the whole population to enjoy. Recently, the lighting design won a major … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Construction, Denmark, Industrial, Norway

The EIB confirms its role as leading investor in Morocco with new commitment of €420 million for transport and energy infrastructure

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18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EIB confirms its role as the leading investor in Morocco with this new commitment of €420 million for transport and energy infrastructure. This loan follows on from the 2011 decision by the EIB’s Board of Directors … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

CAMEL CHEESE TO LIFT RURAL AFRICA?

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Chr. Hansen initiates a CSR project to explore how camel cheese may make a difference in rural Kenya and Somalia. 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Thousands of camel owners in arid regions of Northern Africa, where two thirds of the world’s camels … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Denmark, Education, Food & Beverage, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society

New EMCDDA report reveals risks of substance use behind the wheel

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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND MEDICINES Lisbon, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The use of illicit drugs and psychoactive medicines amongst drivers, particularly when combined with alcohol, is described today in a new report from the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA) … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Portugal, Society

Pipelife wins major contract for water pipeline

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–  Shell orders 27 km of special pipes for water pipeline from Pipelife – Largest order since creation of the Soluforce business unit – Wienerberger Group strategy for broader positioning and diversification confirmed Vienna, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — After successes in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities

EU-Armenia agreement on facilitating the issuing of visas

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Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU and Armenia signed on 17 December 2012 a visa facilitation agreement (16913/12) at a ceremony that took place in Brussels. On behalf of the EU, the agreement was signed by Erato Kozakou-Marcoullis, Minister of Foreign … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society, Travel

Supporting growth and jobs in Greece – Task Force for Greece quarterly report December 2012

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Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission’s Task Force for Greece has presented its third quarterly report on technical assistance for Greece. The report describes the assistance provided by the Task Force, the Member States, international organisations and other specialist bodies to … Read the full press release →

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

Biotie’s tozadenant (SYN115) meets primary and multiple secondary endpoints in phase 2b study in Parkinson’s disease

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18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Biotie today reported top-line data from a Phase 2b study evaluating its adenosine A2a antagonist tozadenant (SYN115) in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients experiencing levodopa related end of dose wearing off. The study met its primary endpoint of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

Fighting tax evasion: stronger EU rules enter into force on 1st January

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Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — New EU rules which will improve Member States’ ability to assess and collect the taxes that they are due will enter into force on 1 January 2013. The Directive on Administrative Cooperation in the field of taxation … Read the full press release →

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Environment: New rules on cleaner fuels for shipping will deliver benefits for people’s health

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Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — New environmental rules on marine fuels, entering into force today, will substantially reduce air pollution and its impacts on human health. Air pollutants from maritime shipping are transported over long distances and as a result contribute increasingly … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Law, Society, Transportation & Logistics

150 million people benefitted from EU Food Facility, new report shows

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Brussels, 18-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A new report on the EU’s Food Facility, set up in 2008 to counter the negative effects of the food crisis, show that in three years, the EU has improved the lives of over 59 million people … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Society