Monthly Archives: January 2013

Zurich goes live with Detica NetReveal for fraud prevention and detection

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Zurich Insurance Company in Italy has gone live with the multi-award winning Detica NetReveal® OnDemand managed service for claims fraud prevention 26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This is the first deployment of Detica NetReveal in Italy and the solution forms part of Zurich’s global rollout, building … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Italy, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom

King of Jordan Urges International Community to Take Decisive Action on Syrian Crisis

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

The King of Jordan said more international support for the Syrian crisis is desperately needed and urged the world to step up its response to end the bloodshed Stockpiling humanitarian supplies inside Syria is vital to keep the displaced alive … Read the full press release →

Posted in Government, Politics, Society, Switzerland

Regulatory pressure gets the ball rolling: Share of women on company boards up to 15.8% in Europe

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Davos, 26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the Commission released mid-term figures on the share of women on boards in publicly listed companies. The new figures show an increasein the number of women on boards to 15.8%, up from 13.7% in January 2012. This breaks down … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Management, Politics, Society, Switzerland

Personelle Veränderungen bei BASF

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dr. Bernhard Nick (55), derzeit President, Verbund Site Management Europe, wird zum 1. Juli 2013 die Leitung des Bereichs Strategic Planning & Controlling übernehmen. Er folgt auf Dr. Walter Gramlich (62), der nach 34 Jahren bei der … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Management

The EU boosts its support to resolve the crisis in Mali

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, at a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council on the subject of Mali, called by the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton, the European Union decided to earmark € 50 million through the ‘African Peace Facility’ to support the … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

African Union Summit: Commissioner Piebalgs reaffirms strong ties between the two continents

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Brussels, 26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for development, Andris Piebalgs, will represent the European Union at the African Union Summit, which takes place in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) on 27-28 January under the main theme of “Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance”. The Summit will … Read the full press release →

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

End Killing to Stop Extremists Flowing into Syria, Says Saudi Prince

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Extremists are flowing into Syria, and the only way to stop them is to stop the killing by the regime Jordan calls for more international assistance for refugees Bashar Al-Assad’s regime could hang on for much longer and will only … Read the full press release →

Posted in Government, Politics, Society, Switzerland

EIB continues to support smaller projects in Croatia with EUR 250 million

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 250 million to the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR – Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak) to finance smaller projects promoted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-cap companies and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Small Business

Thirteen cities to host UEFA EURO 2020

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

UEFA Executive Committee decides key principles governing “EURO for Europe” 26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The UEFA EURO 2020 final tournament will be staged in thirteen cities across Europe, following a decision taken today by the UEFA Executive Committee at its first … Read the full press release →

Posted in Sports, Switzerland

To Close the Gender Gap, “Dare the Difference” and Speak Out, Women Leaders Say

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Rather than accept stereotyping and the questioning of their commitment, women should be open and honest about gender differences, especially in the workplace Better governance will lead to diversity on corporate boards; better diversity will lead to better governance Closing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Non Profit, Society, Switzerland

EWEA 2013: TÜV Rheinland presents comprehensive services for wind energy industry

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — TÜV Rheinland, the global top ten provider of technical services, will be presenting its expertise to the global wind energy industry at this year‘s EWEA trade fair from February 4-7 in Vienna, Austria. With its international network … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Marketing, Technology

EU Conference on renewed financial assistance to countries wishing to join

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Brussels, 26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is today hosting a conference in Brussels to discuss preparations for the new Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance for the period 2014-2020 (IPA II). The conference will focus on how to provide efficient and constructive … Read the full press release →

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

E-world 2013: TÜV Rheinland und Telekom senken Energieverbrauch bei Gebäuden und IT-Infrastrukturen

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Einsparungen bis zu 15 Prozent bei Gebäuden, bis zu 60 Prozent bei IT Energiemanagementsystem nach ISO 50001 Telekom liefert Daten, TÜV Rheinland bewertet und unterstützt 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deutsche Telekom und TÜV Rheinland unterstützen Unternehmen ab sofort gemeinsam beim Energiesparen: … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Technology, Telecom

UEFA Executive Committee confirms EURO 2016 venues

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Declaration regarding proposed revisions of the FIFA Statutes also supported 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The UEFA Executive Committee has confirmed the ten venues for UEFA EURO 2016, presented by the tournament hosts, the French Football Federation (FFF). At its meeting at … Read the full press release →

Posted in Bulgaria, France, Sports, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Uitspraak Europese Commissie inzake grondprijs Damplein in Leidschendam

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — De Europese Commissie heeft uitspraak gedaan naar aanleiding van haar onderzoek naar de grondprijsverlaging voor het, inmiddels gerealiseerde, bouwplan op het Damplein in Leidschendam Centrum. In haar besluit van 23 januari 2013 is de Europese Commissie van … Read the full press release →

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

UK Government Joins Global Initiative for Cyber Resilience

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

United Kingdom becomes latest signatory of World Economic Forum’s Partnering for Cyber Resilience initiative, which aims to build secure, resilient digital networks Initiative, launched in 2012, has now attracted signatures of over 70 companies and government bodies from 15 sectors … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Government, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom

Minister Coveney re-affirms aim to reach political agreement on CAP and CFP reform during the Irish Presidency

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney will chair the first meeting of Ireland’s Presidency of the Agri/Fish Council on Monday 28 January. The overarching theme of the Irish Presidency is promotion of stability, … Read the full press release →

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

Human Condition Improving Faster Than Ever Before, Says Gates

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Child mortality has halved since 1990 The strength of the Millennium Development Goals is their simplicity and accountability Climate change must be incorporated into future frameworks The theme of the 43rd World Economic Forum Annual Meeting is Resilient Dynamism. For more information, visit http://wef.ch/Davos Davos-Klosters, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Economy, Environment, Healthcare, Non Profit, Politics, Society, Switzerland

BAE SYSTEMS @DAVOS: HYPERCONNECTIVITY AND CYBER RESILIENCE ON THE WORLD STAGE

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Chairman Dick Olver discusses opportunities and challenges related to the future workforce and Detica Managing Director Martin Sutherland helps examines global cybersecurity issues 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today’s new era of hyperconnectivity offers organizations important opportunities to grow, innovate and thrive … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom

SureNow – Spontan in die Berge und noch schnell per Smartphone die Ski-Versicherung buchen

Posted on 25, January 2013 by

Neues App-Portal ermöglicht spontanen Versicherungsabschluss, überall und auch für kurze Dauer Kooperation mit der HDI Versicherung AG bietet Absicherung gegen Skibruch, Diebstahl und Unfall zu Tagestarifen ab 2,90 Euro 25-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Spontan in den Schnee, ein Wintersportwochenende mit Freunden, … Read the full press release →

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