Monthly Archives: January 2013

EXOR: Nominato il rappresentante comune degli azionisti titolari di azioni privilegiate

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Torino, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nominato il rappresentante comune degli azionisti titolari di azioni privilegiate L’Assemblea degli Azionisti titolari di azioni privilegiate EXOR, riunitasi oggi a Torino, ha nominato Oreste Cagnasso rappresentante comune degli azionisti titolari di azioni privilegiate per i prossimi … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management

Italy’s economic policy under the spotlight

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Italy is changing radically, and offers a good example for others to emulate, its finance minister Vittorio Grilli told the EP Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Monday. He pledged to deliver a balanced budget by the … Read the full press release →

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

Noch mehr “Herzrasen” zur Bundesliga-Rückrunde

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Die Fanzone mit noch mehr Fußball Stadionatmosphäre auf dem Smartphone – jetzt für iOS 6 Außerdem: Champions League, Europa League, DFB-Pokal undWM-Qualifikation 2014 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Zur Rückrunde der Fußball-Bundesliga präsentiert sich “Herzrasen” – die Fußball-App der Deutschen Telekom – mit … Read the full press release →

Posted in Germany, Internet & Online, Sports, Technology, Telecom

Eurogroup statement on Greece

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup notes with satisfaction that the MoU milestones for January, agreed between Greece and the Troika, have been achieved. In particular, an income tax reform has been adopted and end user electricity prices for low-voltage customers … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Investment, Law, Politics

PETRONAS und BASF heben Vereinbarung für gemeinsames Projekt in Pengerang/Malaysia auf

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — PETRONAS und BASF haben heute (21. Januar 2013) in gegenseitigem Einvernehmen ihre Vereinbarung für ein Gemeinschaftsunternehmen innerhalb des PETRONAS-Projekts Refinery & Petrochemical Integrated Development (RAPID) in Pengerang/Johor aufgelöst. Die Vereinbarung, die am 5. März 2012 unterzeichnet wurde, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany

Dijsselbloem appointed Eurogroup president

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Brussels, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup today appointed Jeroen Dijsselbloem as its president for a term of two and a half years. Mr Dijsselbloem is Finance Minister of The Netherlands, and will retain his post whilst chairing the Eurogroup. He succeeds Jean-Claude … Read the full press release →

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

BAE Systems DELIVERING LASER-GUIDED SUCCESS IN THEATER

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, or APKWS®, has been shot almost 100 times in combat operations in Afghanistan this year, and there hasn’t been a single failure after launch. 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “The vast majority have been direct … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Electronics & Machinery, Technology, United Kingdom

Funding gap for nuclear decommissioning in Bulgaria, Lithuania and Slovakia

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Defects in the EU’s nuclear decommissioning programmes in Bulgaria, Lithuania and Slovakia include cost overruns, delays, lack of coordination and supervision, diffused responsibilities, too much money going to unrelated energy projects and ill-informed priority setting, say Budgetary … Read the full press release →

Posted in Bulgaria, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Government, Lithuania, Slovakia

Aviva and Tesco Bank agree three-year deal on private motor insurance

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aviva,  the UK’s largest insurer, has agreed a three-year deal with Tesco Bank, the insurance distribution arm of the global supermarket chain, Tesco, to provide private motor insurance to Tesco customers. The deal will see Aviva … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Financial, Insurance, Retail

Financial transaction tax: Council agrees to enhanced cooperation

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Brussels, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council today¹ adopted a decision authorising 11 member states to proceed with the introduction of a financial transaction tax (FTT) through “enhanced cooperation” (16977/12). The 11 countries are Belgium, Germany, Estonia, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Austria, Portugal, … Read the full press release →

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

EXOR S.p.A. Calendario eventi societari 2013

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Torino, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Si comunica il calendario degli eventi societari previsti per il 2013: 16 aprile 2013: Consiglio di Amministrazione di EXOR S.p.A. per l’approvazione del bilancio consolidato e del progetto di bilancio separato al 31 dicembre 2012 10 maggio … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Italy

2013 UEFA Women’s Champions League final tickets go on sale

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Chelsea FC’s Stamford Bridge home to stage final on 23 May 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Tickets for the 2013 UEFA Women’s Champions League final, to be played on Thursday 23 May at Stamford Bridge, go on sale today via www.chelseafc.com/uefawomensfinal. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Sports, Switzerland, United Kingdom

DHL wins long-term contract with Panasonic worth over £100m

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

UK warehousing and logistics operation to be transformed to support Panasonic’s business priorities Substantial investment to create a state-of-the-art technology campus Bonn/London, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a long-term contract worth over £100m (EUR120m) with Panasonic, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

Montenegro on track for EU membership, say Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Montenegro has made solid progress towards EU membership and buttresses regional stability. Yet it must do more to protect media freedom, women’s rights and gender equality, said Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs voting on its 2012 progress report on Tuesday. EU … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Montenegro, Politics

Address at the New Year’s Reception of the Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Speech by Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, Frankfurt am Main, 22 January 2013 Frankfurt am Main, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister-President Bouffier, Lord Mayor Feldmann, President Müller, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to be here with you … Read the full press release →

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

Novartis delivers strong innovation in 2012, offsetting patent expirations; next growth phase expected to begin in 2013

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Group net sales up 2% in constant currencies[1] (cc) in fourth quarter despite patent expirations; flat (cc) over full year Fourth quarter net sales reached USD 14.8 billion (0%, +2% cc); full year net sales were USD 56.7 billion (-3%, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland

Professional skills card will ease mobility in the EU, say internal market MEPs

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Professionals will find it easier to work in another EU country thanks to an electronic card detailing their qualifications and experience, said the Internal Market Committee on Wednesday, amending a new draft law on recognition of professional … Read the full press release →

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

Prudential launches life insurance operations in Cambodia

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Establishes long-term strategic distribution partnership with ACLEDA Bank Plc – the first of its kind in Cambodia Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Prudential Corporation Asia, part of UK-based Prudential plc, today announces the commencement of its life insurance operations … Read the full press release →

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

EU Ministers pledge to continue to push for strong action to tackle terrorism and organised crime

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

The Informal meeting of Justice and Home Affairs Ministers began in Dublin Castle this morning. EU Ministers for Home Affairs and Migration discussed topics relating to Security, Immigration and Asylum through a prism focusing on linkages to the Growth agenda. … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Ireland, Law, Politics, Society

Data Protection reform and cross-border Insolvency law prioritised by EU Ministers

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Ministers discussed priorities in the Justice area as the Informal Justice and Home Affairs meeting concluded in Dublin today. Data Protection Reform and the new cross-border Insolvency law were the main items considered during another productive … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Ireland, Law

Banque PSA Finance annonce le renouvellement de ses lignes de financement…

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Banque PSA Finance a signé le 11 janvier 2013 un nouveau crédit syndiqué pour un montant de 4,1 milliards d’euros, avec une maturité de cinq ans. Cette facilité a été sursouscrite, notamment grâce à la participation de … Read the full press release →

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

Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence publishes Agenda for Justice and Home Affairs Informal

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Alan Shatter TD, today published the Agenda for the Informal meeting of EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers which will take place on the 17 and 18 January. Discussions during … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Ireland, Law, Politics

Citizens’ Dialogue in Dublin 10 January to mark the start of the European Year of Citizens 2013

Posted on 22, January 2013 by

Over 200 citizens from across Ireland and from many different backgrounds will engage in dialogue with Europe’s top policy-makers in Dublin’s City Hall on Thursday 10 January 2013. 22-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The participants will be taking part in the first … Read the full press release →

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

Campaign launch for new MINI Paceman

Posted on 22, January 2013 by

Munich, 22-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The cross-media “Design with Bite” launch campaign for the new MINI Paceman is now underway with three online videos that provide an initial foretaste of the print, TV and web elements to follow. MINI embodies the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media

Transcript of speech by Phil Hogan, Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Tuesday, 8 January at EEB Conference

Posted on 22, January 2013 by

EEB Conference – Clean Air Everywhere: Blowing the winds of change into European air policy. Session II: Improving People’s Health: what can be done better in 2013? The future of EU air policies and the 7th EAP Representation of the … Read the full press release →

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

CEA: L’effet néfaste du bisphénol A prouvé expérimentalement

Posted on 22, January 2013 by

De faibles concentrations de bisphénol A sont suffisantes pour agir négativement sur le testicule dans l’espèce humaine. C’est ce que vient de démontrer pour la première fois de manière expérimentale, René Habert et ses collaborateurs (UMR Cellules souches et Radiations, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Chemicals, France, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

Deutschen Telekom: Keine Zeit für spannende Sachbücher? Blinkist vereinfacht das Lesen per App!

Posted on 22, January 2013 by

Blinkist bietet speziell für mobiles Lesen aufbereitete Inhalte Erstes Startup von hub:raum jetzt mit iPhone-App live Startangebot umfasst die Kernaussagen von 50 Bestsellern im “blinks”-Format 22-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Blinkist, das erste Startup von hub:raum, dem Inkubator der Deutschen Telekom, ist … Read the full press release →

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

Minister Quinn outlines Ireland’s Education priorities for EU Presidency

Posted on 22, January 2013 by

22-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D. today outlined Ireland’s Education priorities for the EU Presidency. Welcoming the beginning of the Presidency of the Council of the EU, which Ireland will hold until 30th June, … Read the full press release →

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

BASF erhöht Angebot für Pronova BioPharma

Posted on 22, January 2013 by

Angebotspreis auf 13,50 NOK je Aktie erhöht Bedingung ist Mindest-Andienung von 90 % Angebotsfrist endet am 18. Januar 2013, 16:30 Uhr MEZ 22-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BASF [Frankfurt: BAS, LSE: BFA, SWX: AN] bekräftigt ihr Angebot für den Kauf aller emittierten und … Read the full press release →

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

The (Inter)National Culture Programme of the Irish Presidency

Posted on 22, January 2013 by

Culture Connects, the (Inter)National Culture Programme of the Irish Presidency, will be launched in January. It offers a wide and varied programme of activity inside and outside Ireland, engaging new and established Irish artists in Europe and beyond, as well … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, European Union, Government, Ireland, Society

Ceremony at Dublin Castle marks three important EU milestones for Ireland

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

2013 to bring seventh Irish EU Presidency, 40th anniversary of EU membership and EU Year of Citizens. 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This morning at a ceremony at Dublin Castle, the Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Minister of State for European Affairs marked the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

Aviva appoints Sir Adrian Montague as non-executive director

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aviva plc (“Aviva” or “the Company”) announces that Sir Adrian Montague has today been appointed as a non-executive director of the Company. Sir Adrian is currently chairman of 3i Group plc and Anglian Water Group Limited, deputy … Read the full press release →

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

CEA: Jean Jouzel, lauréat du prix Vetlesen 2012

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jean Jouzel, paléo-climatologue au Laboratoire des sciences du climat et de l’environnement (CEA/CNRS/UVSQ), reçoit le prix Vetlesen 2012, décerné tous les quatre ans depuis 1959 par la Fondation américaine du même nom. Cette récompense prestigieuse, considérée comme … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Environment, France, Science

‘Olympic’ sustainable awards for Ireland’s Presidency headquarters

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

Ireland is the first Presidency to be awarded the sustainable and environmental certifications that were also awarded to the London Olympic Games venues. 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Certification Europe has awarded double certification for Event Sustainability (ISO 20121) and Environmental Management … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

UK: Nearly half of new start-ups looking to expand in 2013

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

Jubilympics year spurs optimistic outlook for SMEs 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Tenacious entrepreneurs are confident about trading conditions as they look to scale up in 2013. Nearly half (48%) of the business owners who set up shop in the last two … Read the full press release →

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

Speech: Review of the Cyprus Presidency – closing statement

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

Maroš Šefčovič — Vice-President of the Commission EP Plenary debate/Brussels Brussels, 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Madam President, I think we would all agree – as was very well testified to in this debate – that 2012 was one of the most difficult years … Read the full press release →

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

LLOYDS BANKING GROUP £6.5 BILLION COMMITMENT FOR FIRST TIME BUYERS

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled the UK’s largest commitment to support first time buyers by committing to lend £6.5 billion to help customers make their first step on to the property ladder in 2013. We expect the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Real Estate, United Kingdom

Catherine Ashton travels to Latin America

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

Brussels, 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission, travels to Peru and to Chile this week for a series of bilateral meetings with leaders of Latin American countries and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

BARI SMART CITY. ARRIVA LA PRIMA COLONNINA DI RICARICA ENEL, LE AUTO DICONO ADDIO ALLO SMOG

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

Complessivamente saranno cinquanta i punti di ricarica installati nel centro murattiano, nei pressi dell’aeroporto, del porto e in altre zone strategiche del capoluogo di regione. Roma/Bari, 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — È stata inaugurata oggi la prima colonnina di ricarica pubblica per … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Italy, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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EU leading action to boost literacy in developing countries

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

Brussels, 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In addition to efforts to improve levels of literacy in the EU through its ‘Europe Loves Reading’ campaign, the European Commission is also at the forefront of action to tackle the problem in the world’s developing countries. … Read the full press release →

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