Monthly Archives: January 2013

Schouten in de regionale top 3 klantgerichte bouwers

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

In het Algemeen Dagblad van november 2012 is een artikel verschenen van Bouwprestaties.nl waarin melding wordt gemaakt dat Schouten behoort tot de regionale top 3 van klantgerichte bouwers! 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bouwprestaties.nl is een nieuw initiatief om de kwaliteit van … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Marketing, Media, Netherlands, Society

State aid: Commission opens in-depth investigation into compensation for Sardinian airports

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to examine whether an Italian scheme granting financial support to certain airport operators in Sardinia and the air carriers operating in these airports is in line with EU state … Read the full press release →

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

State aid: Commission orders The Netherlands to recover €6.9 million incompatible state aid from Schouten-de Jong Bouwfonds

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has concluded that certain public support measures granted to Schouten-de Jong Bouwfonds (“SJB”) by a public private partnership (“PPP”), consisting of the Dutch municipality of Leidschendam-Voorburg and SJB, constitutes state aid that is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Construction, European Union, Government, Law, Netherlands, Real Estate

EuroLat starts ahead of Santiago Summit

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

The strengthening of the strategic partnership between the EU and Latin America and the role of the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly, representing one billion people in both regions, marked the opening ceremony of the sixth plenary session held today in … Read the full press release →

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

Antitrust: Commission fines Telefónica and Portugal Telecom € 79 million for illegal non-compete contract clause

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Antitrust: Commission fines Telefónica and Portugal Telecom € 79 million for illegal non-compete contract clause The European Commission has imposed fines of € 66 894 000 on Telefónica and of € 12 290 000 on Portugal Telecom … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Portugal, Spain, Telecom

EU launches clean fuel strategy

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today announced an ambitious package of measures to ensure the build-up of alternative fuel stations across Europe with common standards for their design and use. Policy initiatives so far have mostly addressed the actual … Read the full press release →

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

Internal energy market: Commission refers Bulgaria, Estonia and the United Kingdom to Court for failing to fully transpose EU rules

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is referring Bulgaria, Estonia and the United Kingdom to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to fully transpose the EU internal energy market rules. To date Bulgaria, Estonia and the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bulgaria, Energy, Gas & Oil, Estonia, European Union, Government, Law, United Kingdom

Digital Agenda: Commission asks Court of Justice to fine Portugal over exclusion of companies from providing universal service

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has asked the European Court of Justice to impose a fine on Portugal because it has not respected a 2010 Court judgment requiring it to follow EU telecoms rules when deciding who should provide universal service in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Portugal, Telecom

Gender Equality: European Commission refers the Netherlands to the Court

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission decided today to refer the Netherlands to the Court of Justice of the European Union for not adequately protecting the rights of employees on maternity, adoption or parental leave related to their return to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Netherlands, Society

BAE Systems: First Lady of Defense Reflects on Journey

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Linda Hudson, president and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc. is a pioneer 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Hudson’s long list of firsts — which includes being the first woman to head a major Department of Defense contractor — represents the collective progress … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Management, Society

Antitrust: Commission takes Bulgaria to Court over assignment of digital terrestrial broadcasting authorisations

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has decided to refer Bulgaria to the EU’s Court of Justice over the assignment of digital broadcast spectrum. The Commission found that the procedure followed by Bulgaria was based on disproportionately restrictive award conditions, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bulgaria, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Media, Technology, Telecom

BASF und SINOPEC unternehmen nächste Schritte bei Planung der World-Scale-Produktionsanlage für Isononanol in Maoming/China

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Produktionsbeginn für 2015 erwartet  Erste Isononanol-Anlage in China liefert wichtiges Rohmaterial für die Herstellung von Weichmachern der nächsten Generation 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BASF und die China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (SINOPEC) haben ihre gemeinsame Machbarkeitsstudie abgeschlossen und unternehmen die nächsten … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Technology

“Utility” services: Internal Market MEPs vote for more freedom to choose

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Public authorities choosing among bids to supply them with water, energy, postal or transport services must be free to take account of environmental or social needs, and not just the cost, said Internal Market MEPs voting on an update of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Politics, Society

Deutsche Telekom – TAL-Antrag: “Chance auf investitionsfreundliche Regulierung”

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Telekom setzt auf langfristig stabile TAL-Entgelte Ausgleich für höhere Kosten und allgemeine Preissteigerung erforderlich Neue Investitionsanreize durch EU- und deutschen Rechtsrahmen 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Deutsche Telekom hat bei der Bundesnetzagentur für die Überlassung der Teilnehmeranschlussleitung (TAL) ein monatliches Entgelt … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Government, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

EIB teams up with Europa Nostra to save Europe’s Cultural Heritage

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Europe’s leading heritage organisation Europa Nostra has launched today its new flagship programme ‘The 7 Most Endangered’ with the European Investment Bank Group, represented by the EIB Institute, as its founding partner. This programme will identify endangered monuments and sites in Europe … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Banks, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Society

Public procurement: Internal Market MEPs back “concession” plans

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Public procurement “concession” contracts, which enable public authorities to transfer the economic risk of projects such as building roads bridges or sports arenas to the private sector, will be subject to uniform EU-wide rules voted by the Internal Market Committee … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, European Union, Government, Law

XAnge et l’IRD entrent au capital de Intent Technologies

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Paris, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — XAnge Private Equity et IRD annoncent leur entrée au capital de la société Intent Technologies, fournisseur d’une infrastructure de services numériques pour objets connectés dans l’habitat et le bâtiment intelligent pour un montant total de 1 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Investment, Technology

State aid: Commission approves compensation for La Banque Postale of France for ensuring banking accessibility

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Brussels, 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has found that public financing granted by France to the French bank La Banque Postale from 2009 to 2014 in order to improve banking accessibility are in line with EU state aid rules. In … Read the full press release →

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

UK: Household costs rise by £4,000 in a year for UK families

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

UK Families Report Spending £331 More Per Month Since November 2011 Marginal rise in incomes outweighed by mounting expenses Families prioritise spending and make efforts to increase savings Unsecured debts peak at £11,101 as more families rent or live with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Investment, Society, United Kingdom

European associations issue unanimous declaration

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Europe’s FIFA members united regarding proposed revisions of the FIFA Statutes 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The 53 European FIFA member associations have unanimously adopted a declaration regarding proposed amendments to the FIFA Statutes following a meeting of the associations’ Presidents and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Sports, Switzerland

Irish and UK Ministers hold talks on single market and trade

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Irish Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, today (Thursday) met his counterpart, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills Dr Vince Cable MP for talks on issues of mutual interest as well as priorities for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Ireland, Politics, United Kingdom

Mehr als 97 % der Pronova-Aktionäre nehmen BASF-Angebot für Pronova BioPharma an

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Erhöhtes freiwilliges Barangebot erfolgreich  Squeeze-out-Verfahren wird vorbereitet  Abschluss der Transaktion im ersten Quartal erwartet 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Am 18. Januar 2013, 16:30 Uhr MEZ, ist die verlängerte Frist für das freiwillige Barangebot der BASF [Frankfurt: BAS, LSE: BFA, SWX: AN] an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Investment, Norway, Pharma & Biotech, Science

Studia Monetaria lectures for the general public at the Bank of Finland Museum, spring 2013

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Studia Monetaria lecture series will continue in the spring of 2013. The lectures deal with the Bank of Finland’s and the Financial Supervisory Authority’s (FIN-FSA) operational sectors and history. The lectures are given by leading … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Education, Financial, Finland, Government

EDPS Strategy 2013-2014 for excellence in data protection by the EU institutions

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Brussels, 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Yesterday evening, the EDPS presented a report outlining his Strategy for 2013-2014 to senior representatives of the EU institutions. The EDPS outlined the process, aims and results of an extensive analysis, including the main lines of the 2013-2014 … Read the full press release →

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

Novartis Europharm Ltd withdraws its marketing authorisation application for Ruvise (imatinib mesilate)

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Medicines Agency has been formally notified by Novartis Europharm Ltd of its decision to withdraw its application for a centralised marketing authorisation for the medicine Ruvise (imatinib mesilate), 100 and 400 mg film-coated tablets. It was … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Switzerland

EUR 200m from EIB to support 23 Water Investment Projects across Ireland

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank loan will provide €200 million to support improvements in Ireland’s Water Services Investment Programme (WSIP) by financing 23 projects in Dublin and 10 counties around the country to provide new water mains, water … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland

EU Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard on recent developments in the European carbon market

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Brussels, 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard on recent developments in the European carbon market “On a day where the carbon price at some point went below €3 it must be clear to all that when the Commission … Read the full press release →

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

Erste Smartphones der Telekom mit vorinstallierter Lookout-App bieten Sofort-Schutz für Kunden

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Lookout und Telekom stellen Ratgeber für mobilen Datenschutz auf DLD13 vor 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Deutsche Telekom und Lookout intensivieren ihre Zusammenarbeit bei mobiler Sicherheit und Datenschutz und liefern die ersten Geräte mit vorinstallierter Lookout App aus. So ist die … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom

Sweden: Water technologies: EIB supports R&D activities of Xylem with EUR 120m loan

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a loan of EUR 120m to Xylem for research, development and innovation activities in the water industry. The R&D project supported will be carried out at the company’s R&D centres … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Sweden

BAE Systems: Three-year JetSpares contract from Braathens Technical

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We have won a three-year extension to our long-standing JetSpares contract with Braathens Technical AB of Sweden in support of 12 Avro RJ regional jetliners operated by Braathens subsidiary, Malmö Aviation. The contract has an option to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Sweden, Technology, United Kingdom

Pertti Ukkonen appointed as the Bank of Finland’s Head of Internal Audit

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pertti Ukkonen, MSc (Econ.) 52, has been appointed Head of Internal Audit at the Bank of Finland. The appointment is for a five-year term. The Head of Internal Audit manages the Internal Audit unit, which is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Management

Clearer rules on customs handling of pirated or counterfeit goods

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

A deal with the Council to give customs officials at EU borders better tools to confiscate, store and destroy goods that infringe intellectual property rights was endorsed by Internal Market Committee MEPs on Thursday. 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Imports that infringe Intellectual Property … Read the full press release →

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

UK: Birth to two years is most financially stressful time for parents

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Money worries mean giving up luxuries and saving for the future Having children prompts people to address their personal debts Pester power rears its head as children reach 11 to 15 years of age 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new study … Read the full press release →

Posted in Financial, Insurance, Investment, Society, United Kingdom

Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the EU Election Observation Mission to observe the general elections in Kenya

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “Upon the invitation from the Kenyan government, the High Representative of … Read the full press release →

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

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation Deepen Collaboration by Signing Binding Agreements

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Fuel Cell System, Sports Vehicle, Lightweight Technology and Lithium-air Battery Collaboration to Commence Munich, 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) are pursuing their successful strategic long-term cooperation in the field of sustainable mobility today by signing … Read the full press release →

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

Agriculture Committee adopts plans for modern and flexible EU farm policy

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

EU farm policy reform must distribute EU funding more fairly, make “greening” measures mandatory but flexible and better equip farmers to cope with market challenges. So says the Agriculture Committee’s opening position for negotiations with EU member states, as set … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, European Union, Government, Investment, Law, Politics

Mobilité et solidarité: la Fondation PSA Peugeot Citroën publie son premier…

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Fondation PSA Peugeot Citroën “Un Monde en Mouvement” publie son premier rapport d’activité. 1 an et demi après le démarrage de la Fondation, ce document présente un premier bilan de son activité. Il illustre la richesse … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, France, Non Profit, Society, Technology

Aviva plc – Sale of stake in Malaysian joint venture

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aviva plc (“Aviva”) announces that it has reached agreement to sell its 49% interest in CIMB Aviva Assurance Berhad and CIMB Aviva Takaful Berhad (together “CIMB-Aviva”) to Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (“SLA”), a subsidiary of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Investment, United Kingdom

Speech – The role of pension funds in active ageing and solidarity between generations

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

László ANDOR – European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Conference on “The Role of Pension Funds in Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations” / Brussels Brussels, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, I am grateful for the chance … Read the full press release →

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

MINI Roadster named ‘best open-top’ at What Car? Awards.

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Munich/Oxford, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The MINI Cooper S Roadster has scooped the title of best open-top at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2013. Chas Hallett, editor of What Car? said: “MINIs are all about fun and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Germany, United Kingdom