Monthly Archives: January 2013

ECB extends an EU-funded assistance programme with the National Bank of Serbia

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31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the European Central Bank (ECB), together with national central banks of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) and the European Commission, decided to extend the two-year central bank cooperation programme with the National Bank of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Serbia

European Medicines Agency update on Diane 35 and generics used in the treatment of acne

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31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The French medicines agency announced today its plan to suspend the marketing authorisation for Diane 35 (cyproterone acetate 2 mg, ethinylestradiol 35 micrograms) and its generics for acne treatment in France within three monthscorr. These medicines are … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, France, Government, Healthcare, Law, Pharma & Biotech

EU prepares support to border management in Libya

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Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council today approved the crisis management concept for a possible new civilian Common Security and Defence Policy mission to support capacity building for border management in Libya. European experts are primarily to support Libyan authorities in developing capacity … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Defence, European Union, Government, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

Ukraine: First meeting with the new Foreign Minister

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Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, met Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara in Brussels late Wednesday. It was their first official meeting since the appointment of Mr Kozhara as the new Foreign Minister and … Read the full press release →

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

Bosch working on hydraulic hybrid for passenger cars

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Alternative powertrain concept planned Cost-effective way of reducing CO2 and consumption Continuation of engineering collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroën Possible fuel saving of up to 45 percent in urban traffic Robust and service-friendly technology 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the successful introduction … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Technology

New Top Management appointed at Airbus China

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Eric Chen becomes Airbus China President and Rafael Gonzalez-Ripoll, COO Blagnac, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 1st January 2013, Eric Chen has become President of Airbus China, responsible for Airbus’ overall activities in the People’s Republic of China, including business development, commercial … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Management

Gfi Informatique and Orange Business Services sign a decisive agreement to support the enterprises information systems outsourcing and cloud computing adoption

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Gfi Informatique and Orange Business Services have signed a partnership to support enterprises when outsourcing their information systems and adopting cloud computing. It will provide enterprises with a global solution, unique on the market, and managed end-to-end including – on-demand … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

Igor Sechin Elected Chairman of National Oil Consortium BOD

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31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A meeting of the board of directors of the National Oil Consortium was held in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 29. Representatives from consortium members Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, TNK-BP and Lukoil took part in the meeting. Igor Sechin, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Russia

Speech – Building our Digital Single Market: 10 steps to deliver broadband

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Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda CERRE (Centre on Regulation in Europe) Executive Seminar / Brussels Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We are now approaching the mid-point of the digital agenda. It’s a chance to take … Read the full press release →

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

Rolls-Royce opens new Service Centre at RAF Marham

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31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has opened its first Service Delivery Centre to support military engines at the Royal Air Force base at Marham in Norfolk, UK. The facility was officially opened today by the Chief … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Government, Technology, United Kingdom

Background Note EU-India Relations

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Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Background Note EU-India Relations Introduction EU-India diplomatic relations were established in the 1960s, and expanded in 1994 with the Cooperation Agreement that opened the door to political dialogue and economic and sectoral exchanges, which have since evolved … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics, Society

Rosneft Reserve Replacement Ratio Exceeds 130%, Hydrocarbon Resources Growth Nears 50%

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31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rosneft reviewed the results of DeGolyer & MacNaughton’s independent audit of its hydrocarbon reserves. Rosneft hydrocarbon reserves as of December 31, 2012: Oil, mln bbl Gas, bcf Oil + gas*, mln BOE SEC classification (U.S. Securities and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Russia

Joint Venture between SGL Group and Lindner Group for Graphite-based “Green” Air Conditioning starts up

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• Joint venture will trade under the name “SGL Lindner GmbH & Co. KG” • Company formation officially announced at BAU 2013 • Entire value chain for the global growth market for energy efficient air conditioning  in buildings to be offered Wiesbaden/Arnstorf, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology

Joint Statement by HR/VP Catherine Ashton and EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht following factory fires in Bangladesh

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Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Joint Statement by HR/VP Catherine Ashton and EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht following factory fires in Bangladesh “We are deeply saddened to learn of the deaths of young workers from a fire this weekend in a … Read the full press release →

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

EUROPEAN COATINGS SHOW 2013: WACKER Presents Novel Polymer Binders for Concrete and Construction Applications

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Munich 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the European Coatings Show (ECS) in Nuremberg from March 19 to 21, 2013, the Munich-based WACKER Group is showcasing its latest polymer binders for concrete modification and environmentally sound construction applications. The new ETONIS® 260 makes drainage … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Germany, Technology

January 2013: Business Climate Indicator broadly unchanged

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Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In January 2013, the Business Climate Indicator (BCI) for the euro area remained broadly unchanged at -1.09. While their assessment of current order books (overall and export) worsened, industry managers became less pessimistic in their production expectations … Read the full press release →

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

Verbundprojekt Alpha-Laion zur Entwicklung von Hochenergie-Traktionsbatterien gestartet

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Lithium-Ionen-Technologie efördert vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie Partner sind BASF, WACKER, SGL Group, Bosch, Daimler und BMW Stuttgart, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit einem Auftaktmeeting ist das Verbundprojekt Alpha-Laion zur Entwicklung von Hochenergie-Traktionsbatterien für Elektrofahrzeuge gestartet. Die Projektleitung liegt bei der … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology

European Railways at a junction: the Commission adopts proposals for a Fourth Railway Package

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Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today announced a comprehensive package of measures to deliver better quality and more choice in railway services in Europe. Rail is a vital part of EU transport, with a key role in addressing rising … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics

RBS: A puzzle inside a riddle – Economics weekly

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31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The UK’s “productivity puzzle” isn’t getting any easier to solve. GDP fell in the final three months of 2012 but employment continued to rise, which will have led to another decline in output per worker. Given that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, United Kingdom

New international university ranking launched in Dublin

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Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new university ranking, set up with funding from the European Union, is being publicly launched under the Irish EU Presidency in Dublin today (30 January). The new ‘multi-dimensional’ listing marks a departure from traditional approaches to ranking … Read the full press release →

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

Siemens shareholders pave way for Osram listing

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98.21 percent of shareholders at Annual Shareholders’ Meeting approve spinoff Siemens shareholders to receive one additional share of OSRAM Licht AG for every ten Siemens shares Initial listing on stock exchanges in Frankfurt and Munich in April at the earliest … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology

EU Prize awards excellence in health journalism for the 4th time

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Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The winners of the fourth EU Health Prize for Journalists were announced by Tonio Borg, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy at an award ceremony in Brussels yesterday evening. The winning articles, selected from 557 submissions … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Belgium, European Union, Government, Healthcare, Marketing, Media, Society

Autoclenz shines with £4m MBO support from RBS

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31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Swadlincote-based outsourced car valeting provider Autoclenz Holdings Plc has undergone a successful £4m Management Buy-Out (MBO) with funding support from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). Through the MBO, Autoclenz Ltd, and its subsidiary Autoclenz Services … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, United Kingdom

RWE Programm „Lichtpunkte“ zur Stärkung von Familien wird aufs ganze Land ausgedehnt

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Essen, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Das Programm „Lichtpunkte“ zur Stärkung der Familienkompetenz von sozial und wirtschaftlich benachteiligten Eltern wird in diesem Jahr auf ganz Rheinland-Pfalz ausgedehnt. Das hat Familienministerin Irene Alt jetzt bekannt gegeben. Alt: „Ich bin sehr glücklich darüber, dass wir … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany

Barclays supports PACT with £5m facility to help set up new secondary school

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays has provided PACT Educational Trust, the charity behind Clapham-based Oliver House Preparatory School and Oakwood School in Surrey, with a £1.6m loan to support the acquisition of a new site for its long-awaited boys’ secondary school … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Education, Financial, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

European Rail: Challenges Ahead

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Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Fourth Rail Package The European Commission has today adopted the 4th Railway Package made up of six legislative proposals focusing on four key areas (see IP/13/65). EU wide approvals: To save time and money for companies, trains and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics

Rolls-Royce wins $75m contract to strengthen role in China’s energy infrastructure

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30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced (16 January 2013) a $75million contract to supply PetroChina with equipment and related services to power the flow of natural gas through Line 3 of the West-East Pipeline Project … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Technology, United Kingdom

Statement by the Spokesperson for Economic and Monetary Affairs

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Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Neither Vice-President Rehn nor the European Commission comment on issues in the context of a national election campaign, in Italy, or any other Member State. Vice-President Rehn is responsible for fiscal and economic surveillance within the European … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Italy, Politics

A new “eye” for the Leopard

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Cassidian Optronics supplies the “Attica” thermal imaging unit for Leopard 2 battle tanks Better target acquisition increases the safety of tank crews Oberkochen,  30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian Optronics GmbH, previously known as Carl Zeiss Optronics GmbH, will supply the new … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Security & Safety, Technology

Cinquième conférence annuelle sur la Politique spatiale de l’Union européenne

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Antonio TAJANI – Vice-président de la Commission Européenne responsable pour l’Industrie et l’entrepreneuriat Bâtiment Charlemagne/Bruxelles, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mesdames, Messieurs, Je voudrais tout d’abord remercier les organisateurs de cette conférence, qui est organisée pour la cinquième fois et constitue désormais un rendez-vous … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Industrial, Technology

Eisai Machinery becomes Bosch

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Packaging Technology: Merger in Japan completed Renaming of subsidiaries Eisai Machinery Co., Ltd merges in Japan with Bosch Packaging Technology K.K. Change of company names in Germany, China and North America Reinforcing position of Packaging Technology in Japanese market Stuttgart/Tokyo, 30-1-2013 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology

Mergers: Commission blocks proposed acquisition of TNT Express by UPS

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Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has prohibited under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of TNT Express by UPS. The Commission found that the take-over would have restricted competition in 15 Member States1 when it comes to the express … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics

Orange and Baidu partner exclusively on an enhanced mobile browser for customers in Africa and the Middle East

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Paris, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Exclusive partnership to help drive mobile data adoption in markets where Orange is seeing an increased demand for mobile data and smartphones. Baidu signs its first global operator agreement with Orange, on an exclusive basis,  to … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Mr Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia

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José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me start by welcoming President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Brussels. We had a very fruitful meeting. It has given us the opportunity … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Speech: A collective effort to support the victims of Syria’s crisis – the European Union’s humanitarian work

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Kristalina Georgieva – European Commissioner for international cooperation, humanitarian aid and crisis response Kuwait pledging conference for the Syria crisis Kuwait City, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Exellencies, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank you, Your Highness Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Achmea and Aegon sign agreement regarding portfolios Eureko

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Zeist, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Achmea and Aegon signed a transaction agreement concerning Achmea’s Life Insurance and Pension portfolios in Romania. The agreement refers to the transfer of the Romanian businesses which is expected to be executed in the second … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Netherlands, Romania

Mergers: Commission prohibits proposed acquisition of TNT Express by UPS – frequently asked questions

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Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mergers: Commission prohibits proposed acquisition of TNT Express by UPS – frequently asked questions (See also the press release: IP/13/68) What are the main features of the small package delivery industry? A small package differs from a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics

Less stress during traffic jams – Bosch works on autonomous driving

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Assistance systems autonomously guide vehicles traffic jams Bosch offers all the required components and sensors from a single source First steps on the way to fully autonomous driving 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — High-performance assistance systems already help drivers reach their destinations … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Results of the January 2013 euro area bank lending survey

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30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Central Bank (ECB) is publishing today its report on the results of the January 2013 euro area bank lending survey. The bank lending survey, which is conducted four times a year, usually at the beginning … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the confirmation of John Kerry as the next US Secretary of State

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Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission issued the following statement today: “I am delighted that Senator John Kerry has been confirmed to succeed Hillary … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics