Monthly Archives: December 2012

Antitrust: Commission renders legally binding commitments from Rio Tinto Alcan

Posted on 22, December 2012 by

Brussels, 22-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has adopted a decision that renders legally binding the commitments offered by Rio Tinto Alcan to address concerns raised by the Commission about competition on markets for aluminium smelting equipment. The Commission was concerned … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Government, Law, Metals and Minerals, Technology

EIB und DKB finanzieren Investitionen in nachhaltige Energievorhaben

Posted on 22, December 2012 by

Globaldarlehen über 200 Mio. Euro vereinbart Berlin/Luxemburg, 22-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Für Vorhaben im Energiesektor gibt es finanzielle Unterstützung von der Europäischen Investitionsbank (EIB). Die EIB und die Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB) haben dazu heute in der DKB-Zentrale in Berlin erneut … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Investment, Luxembourg

Dexia NV Benoeming in de raad van bestuur

Posted on 22, December 2012 by

Brussel, Parijs, 22-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — De raad van bestuur van Dexia NV, die op 14 december 2012 bijeengekomen is onder het voorzitterschap van de heer Robert de Metz, heeft akte genomen van de beslissing van mevrouw Francine Swiggers om haar … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, France, Management

GlobalCharge Uses MACH for Direct Operator Billing in Germany

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

German mobile subscribers benefit from in-app payment capabilities across all major networks. Luxembourg, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — MACH, the world leader in direct operator billing, today announced that micro payments specialist GlobalCharge is now live with its direct operator billing service in Germany. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Internet & Online, Luxembourg, Technology, Telecom

University of Leeds former student’s $4 million gift

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A $4 million gift from a former student will fund a programme of research and study at the University of Leeds. It is one of the biggest philanthropic gifts ever given to the University. Worth around £2.5m, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

Transport: EU adopts ambitious external aviation policy

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, EU transport ministers adopted a comprehensive set of Council conclusions which will lay down the framework for an ambitious EU external aviation policy for the coming years. Based on the European Commission’s recent Communication “The EU’s … Read the full press release →

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

UBS Board of Directors authorizes settlements of LIBOR-related claims with US and UK authorities; Swiss regulator to issue order

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

UBS agrees to pay approximately CHF 1.4 billion1 in fines and disgorgement to US, UK and Swiss authorities to resolve LIBOR-related investigations. As part of a proposed agreement with the US Department of Justice (DoJ), UBS Securities Japan Co. Ltd. (UBSSJ) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Road safety: Member States water down proposals for tougher vehicle testing rules to save lives

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Key measures to strengthen road safety and save lives have been put at risk by an agreement by transport ministers meeting today in Brussels. Vehicle checks are fundamental to road safety. More than 5 people die on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, European Union, Government, Law, Security & Safety, Society, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Dexia SA – Nomination au sein du conseil d’administration

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Bruxelles, Paris, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Le conseil d’administration de Dexia SA, réuni le vendredi 14 décembre sous la présidence de Monsieur Robert de Metz, a pris acte de la démission de Madame Francine Swiggers en sa qualité d’administrateur de Dexia … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, France, Management

Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into proposed acquisition of Mach by Syniverse

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation into the proposed acquisition of Mach of Luxembourg by Syniverse of the US. Roaming is the sending and receiving of calls, SMS and data … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Technology, Telecom

Neuer Vorstandsvorsitzender der Deutschen Kreditbank AG ab 1. Januar 2013

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Stefan Unterlandstättner folgt auf Günther Troppmann Berlin, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  Der Aufsichtsrat der Deutschen Kreditbank AG, Berlin, (DKB) hat in seiner heutigen Sitzung Stefan Unterlandstättner mit Wirkung zum 1. Januar 2013 zum neuen Vorstandsvorsitzenden der DKB berufen. Der 50-jährige Unterlandstättner gehört … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Management

EU responds swiftly to new influx of Palestinian refugees to Lebanon

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission announced today the release of an additional € 2 million to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Palestinian refugees arriving from Syria in Lebanon. “I want to praise the generosity of the people of Lebanon … Read the full press release →

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

Request for conversion of AB Volvo Series A shares

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On December 13, 2012, AB Volvo received a request for the conversion of 110,048,945 Series A shares to Series B shares. Furthermore, AB Volvo’s largest shareholder, Renault s.a.s., announced that the company has divested all of its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Investment, Sweden

Joint venture fibre optic network in Gossau

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Berne/Gossau, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The City of Gossau and Swisscom want to launch a joint venture to expand the fibre optic network to homes and businesses in Gossau. In a declaration of intent, the two partners agreed to complete the expansion … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom

EIB and DKB finance investment in sustainable energy projects

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — For projects in the energy sector there is financial support from the European Investment Bank (EIB). The EIB and Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB) signed another global loan, for EUR 200m, at DKB’s head office in Berlin. The credit … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Investment, Technology

BSkyB Appointment of Director

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — British Sky Broadcasting Group plc (‘BSkyB’ or ‘the Company’) announces that Andy Sukawaty has agreed to join the Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 June 2013. As previously advised, Lord Wilson of Dinton … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Management, Media, United Kingdom

Aviation: EU and Eurocontrol agree on stronger technical cooperation

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU and the European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (EUROCONTROL) signed today in the margin of the Transport Council a high-level agreement. The agreement will provide a general framework for cooperation and will allow the Commission to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, European Union, Government, Security & Safety, Technology

UK hotel transaction market slows in H2 2012

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Transactions in H2 2012 significantly behind that of H1 2012; Single assets continue to dominate; London accounts for over half of total investment value; Lack of debt financing remains an ongoing constraint. 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Hotel transaction activity across the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Travel, United Kingdom

Free unlimited WiFi for everyone in London’s square mile

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — City of London Corporation, Workers, residents and visitors to London’s Square Mile will have access to unlimited free WiFi after the City of London Corporation today (17th December) agreed to extend its partnership with The Cloud, the UK’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Dexia – New member of the Board of Directors

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, Paris, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Board of Directors of Dexia SA, who met on December 14, 2012 under the chairmanship of Mr. Robert de Metz, has taken note of the decision of Mrs. Francine Swiggers to end her mandate … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Financial, France, Management

Declaration sur Dexia

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Joaquín Almunia — Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy  Conférence de presse / Bruxelles, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Je suis heureux de vous annoncer mon intention de proposer à la Commission d’approuver le plan de résolution ordonnée de Dexia. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment

Full lineup of Volvo Group trucks in the US earns 2014 greenhouse gas certification

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have certified all Volvo Group trucks in the US, both Mack and Volvo branded, in accordance with 2014 fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas regulations. 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics

New EU support for businesses in Jordan

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission and the High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy have announced new funding for Jordan which will provide additional support for sustainable and inclusive growth and economic development, particularly for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Small Business

How white dwarfs mimic black holes

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A remarkable observation by astronomers from the University of Southampton has been published in one of the world’s foremost astrophysics research journals. The research by Professor Phil Charles, Professor Malcolm Coe and postgraduate student Liz Bartlett has appeared in The Astrophysical Journal that is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, United Kingdom

EU welcomes bilateral deal on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s WTO accession

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht and the Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mirko Šarovic, today signed a deal on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s accession to the World Trade Organisation (WTO). This … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, European Union, Government, International Trade

Broadband for rural areas: financed by the EIB and WIBank

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a EUR 80m loan to Wirtschafts- und Infrastrukturbank Hessen (WIBank) for the roll-out of broadband services. The promotional bank of the Federal State of Hessen will on-lend the funds to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Internet & Online, Investment, Telecom

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of US titanium producer Timet by US component manufacturer PCC

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the US titanium producer Timet by the US component manufacturer Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC). Timet produces titanium parts that PCC uses for manufacturing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Industrial, Law, Metals and Minerals

EU assistance to boost Montenegro’s reforms in accession process

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

Brussels, 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU has earmarked EUR 21.3 million to support Montenegro on its way towards the EU accession. The funds will focus on key reform areas, including strengthening of the justice system and public administration, better protection of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Montenegro, Politics

Deloitte comment on Local Government Finance Settlement for 2013/14

Posted on 21, December 2012 by

21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Commenting on the Local Government Finance Settlement for 2013/14, Phil Holt, local government advisory partner at Deloitte, the professional services firm, said: “The latest Local Government Finance Settlement will add to the great pressures already facing local … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, United Kingdom

Climate action: Commission awards EUR 1.2 billion to kick-start 23 innovative renewable energy projects

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today awarded over €1.2 billion funding to 23 highly innovative renewable energy demonstration projects under the first call for proposals for the so-called NER300 funding programme. Projects will be co-financed with revenues obtained from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Investment, Technology

The person inside the present: Narcissists buy to big themselves up

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Christmas is around the corner and many of us will be thinking of what to buy our loved ones (or ourselves!) this festive holiday. But what is the psychology behind gift-giving? Early results from research led by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Entertainment, Science, United Kingdom

Youth unemployment: EU cities and regions’ contribution debated at “Youth on the Move” conference

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr. Ramón Luis Valcárcel, President of the Committee of the Regions (CoR), emphasised that “local and regional authorities’ support and expertise are crucial for the successful implementation of measures to fight youth unemployment” during the “Youth on … Read the full press release →

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

FREE FAST WIFI COMING TO 30 EAST MIDLANDS TRAINS STATIONS

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Free, fast WiFi with The Cloud arrives at 30 train stations for improved customer experience  20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — East Midlands Trains, part of the Stagecoach Group, has today (20 December 2012) announced it will be offering free WiFi for rail … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

EU to join efforts with the World Bank to develop water and energy in Central Asia

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, EU Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs, will announce a grant to the World Bank Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) in support of water and energy in Central Asia. The signing of the contribution agreement will take … Read the full press release →

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

EIB bolsters entrepreneurship in Turkey with EUR 100 million in tandem with ING

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) entered today in a EUR 100 million agreement with the ING Bank Turkey A.S. in favour of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies (mid-caps) in Turkey. This is the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Investment, Small Business, Turkey

EDPS: Status of DPOs is key to safeguarding data protection rights

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Yesterday, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published his Report on the Status of Data Protection Officers (DPOs) as part of his ongoing task to monitor the compliance of EU institutions and bodies with Article 24 of the European Data … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Technology

Swiss National Bank opens branch in Singapore

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Zurich, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Against the background of the sharp expansion in foreign exchange reserves and the growing importance of Asian financial markets, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) has decided to open a branch in Singapore, to ensure a more efficient … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Switzerland

Copyright: Commission urges industry to deliver innovative solutions for greater access to online content

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Brussels, 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today adopted a Communication which sets out parallel tracks of action to be undertaken during this Commission’s term of office to ensure that the EU’s copyright framework stays fit for purpose in the … Read the full press release →

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

Great Britain’s golden year of sport reflected in record attendances and viewing figures

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Attendances at professional sports events in the UK reached 75m in 2012; Spectacular Olympic and Paralympic viewing figures underpin sporting dominance of 2012 television ratings. 20-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The UK’s amazing year of sport was reflected in attendances of over … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Media, Sports, Travel, United Kingdom

Environment Committee backs plan to reduce motor vehicle noise

Posted on 20, December 2012 by

Motor vehicle noise limits must be lowered drastically to protect the health of EU citizens, said Environment Committee MEPs who approved an update of the relevant legislation on Tuesday by 30 votes to 27, with two abstentions. They also recommended … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Environment, European Union, Government, Society