Gerard van Olphen, Chief Financial & Risk Officer of the Executive Board of Achmea, stands down as of 1 February and becomes CEO at SNS Reaal with immediate effect. Achmea announces this following a press conference hosted by the Dutch … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Management, Netherlands
Signing of the contract for the largest loan approved to Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak Zagreb, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Investment Bank (EIB) approved a EUR 500 million loan to Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak (HBOR) which represents … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business
1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — TÜV Rheinland, the global top ten provider of technical services, has developed a new standard for efficient stand-power mode of consumer electronics goods. Certificates for the new “ecOstandby” standard are awarded to products that pass stricter than … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Technology
1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced Bob Fryar as Executive Vice-President for Safety and Operational Risk (S&OR), reporting directly to Bob Dudley, Group Chief Executive. Fryar, who is currently Executive Vice President for production in BP’s upstream business will take … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Security & Safety, United Kingdom
Operators benefit from up to four per cent fuel burn savings Blagnac, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — India’s largest airline, IndiGo has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices, becoming the first Indian carrier to … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Orange’s Livebox Play showcased by Orange CEO Stephane Richard at “Hello”, the show dedicated to innovation, on 21st November, will be on sale from 7th February 2013. 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Customers have been eagerly awaiting the new device, which comes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom
1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Justice, Equality and Defence, Mr. Alan Shatter, T.D., today outlined one of Ireland’s EU Presidency priorities, on increasing the level of participation by EU member States in UN peacekeeping operations and the important contribution … Read the full press release
Posted in Defence, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society
Frankfurt am Main, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Wie bereits im Emissionskalender für das erste Quartal 2013 angekündigt, wird der Bund am 11. Februar 2013 Unverzinsliche Schatzanweisungen („Bubills“) mit einer Laufzeit von 6 Monaten im Tenderverfahren begeben. Angestrebt wird ein Emissionsvolumen (einschließlich … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment
Partners Develop a Continuum of World Class Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education from Early School to University KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3D Experience Company, world leader in 3D … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, France, Technology
On 31 January 2013 in Rovaniemi (Finland), the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) held a joint hearing with the Arctic Centre (University of Lapland) on the EU’s Arctic policy. Participants included representatives of civil society, academia, local authorities and … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Finland, Government, Politics, Science, Society
1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — John Mingé has been appointed Chairman and President of BP America, Inc. and will serve as BP’s chief representative in the United States. He will succeed Lamar McKay, who has been appointed to head BP’s Upstream business. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, United Kingdom
1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Kreditstandards für Ausleihungen an nichtfinanzielle Unternehmen in Deutschland wurden der jüngsten Umfrage zum Kreditgeschäft zufolge im vierten Quartal 2012 geringfügig verschärft. Bei den Kreditbedingungen passten die befragten Banken im Vergleich zum Vorquartal lediglich die Margen restriktiv … Read the full press release
1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has opened a new Marine Service facility in Guangzhou, to better serve its growing customer base in southern China. Rolls-Royce is expanding its marine services network in China to deal with increased … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Technology
A report on Ireland`s digital future was launched at a Presidency supported event in Brussels on 31 January. The report provided the backdrop for a discussion on the importance of the digital sector to European jobs and growth. 1-2-2013 — … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Ireland, Politics, Technology
Eurocopter delivered another very strong performance in 2012, with an all-time record turnover of 6.3 billion euros. The company’s second high record in bookings value marks a return to pre-crisis levels. This places Eurocopter in a strong position to benefit … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Technology
Brussels, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — What is the role and place of migrants in Europe? The Commission is inviting students at schools of art, graphics and communication from all the 27 European Union Member States and Croatia to reflect on the contribution migrants make to societies … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Belgium, Education, European Union, Government, Society
Partnership advances development of the competitive ICT landscape. 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the inauguration of Orange Business Arabia in April 2012 and the launch of its local company in Qatar in January 2013, Orange Business Services makes its next move … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Technology, Telecom
Maroš Šefčovič – Vice-President of the European Commission International Regulatory Reform Conference (IRRE) / Berlin Berlin, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister, ladies and gentlemen I want to talk to you today about being smart, and I hope you’ll forgive me if I start … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Germany, Government, Politics
3D ContentCentral Community Reaches 1 Million Users; Launch of My.SolidWorks, a New Free Service that Aggregates Community Knowledge ORLANDO, FL, USA, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Internet & Online, Technology
1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Janet Weiss has been named Regional President of BP Alaska, effective February 15, the company announced today. She succeeds John Mingé, who has been appointed Chairman and President of BP America Inc. after serving as head of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, United Kingdom
1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the European Investment Bank (EIB) priced its first bond in domestic Norwegian format geared for the local market. The NOK 1bn (EUR 135m) issue carries a quarterly coupon of 3mNIBOR+20bp and has a final maturity date … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Norway
1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been recognised as one of the best in Europe for ‘Technology Management’ by the world-renowned Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology. The ‘Successful Practice Award’ was presented on 30 January at … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Awards, Business, Defence, Management, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Brussels, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As part of its contribution to the current European Year of Citizens, the Committee of the Regions (CoR) proposed concrete measures to strengthen EU citizenship and foster the development of a European dimension within regional and local … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Government, Politics, Society
Brussels, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council and the European Parliament, with the help of the Commission, successfully concluded their negotiations on a new mandate for the European Union Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA). Today, the member states’ Permanent Representatives … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Politics, Security & Safety, Technology
Brussels, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Innovative projects which will contribute to creating jobs for the future will tonight take centre stage as Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn presents the RegioStars 2013 Awards. With the President of the Jury, Luc Van den Brande, Commissioner … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Lithuania, Poland, Politics, Portugal, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Euro area1 annual inflation2 is expected to be 2.0% in January 2013, down from 2.2% in December 20123, according to a flash estimate4 fromEurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Looking at the main components of euro area inflation, energy (3.9% … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government
Some 100 teams selected for second round in global Fly Your Ideas contest Blagnac, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus has selected 100 student teams from across five continents to go to the next round of the 2013 Fly Your Ideas challenge. Of … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Education, France, Science, Society, Technology
Joaquín Almunia – Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy Committee of the Regions plenary session Brussels, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ms President Bresso, Distinguished members, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is always a pleasure for me to meet the … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society
Radar for F125 frigates successfully accepted by the customers New detection options for navy ships Ulm, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The German Navy’s F125 class frigates will be equipped with Cassidian’s newly developed TRS-4D naval radar, which will provide them with … Read the full press release
Posted in Defence, Germany, Technology
and in 15 other French cities in April. 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Backed by France’s broadest 4G coverage, Orange announces the opening of 4G today in the Paris Opera neighbourhood and in 15 other cities in the month of April. Orange … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom
P. Nikiforos Diamandouros – European Ombudsman 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has encouraged the European Commission to clarify how it conducts its dialogue with religious and non-religious organisations and, if necessary, draw up concrete guidelines on this issue. This … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Religion, Society
Bratislava, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In relation to the shareholders´ structure change, the extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders approved changes in the composition of corporate bodies of Slovenský plynárenský priemysel, a.s., (SPP) with effect from 24 January 2013. On 23 January … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Slovakia
Brussels, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It was a great honour today to welcome the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, to the Council. I was privileged to have a long discussion with him yesterday too. We recognised that Somalia has made remarkable … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics, Society
1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “Somalia has been without a functioning state for 22 years” and its new government urgently needs EU assistance to help it build “strong state institutions”, Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud told MEPs on the Development and Foreign … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society
The French-Italian manufacturer achieves turnover of 1.44 billion dollars and delivers 64 aircraft. It also holds the largest backlog of regional aircraft Toulouse, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2012 ATR recorded its highest turnover, 1.44 billion dollars. The turboprop aircraft manufacturer … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Italy
1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the final closing of the transaction whereby E.ON and GDF SUEZ had sold their respective equity interests inSlovenský plynárenský priemysel, a.s. (SPP) to Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH), EPH began to exercise its shareholder rights. As of 24 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Management, Slovakia
1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bereits seit den 1980er Jahren stellt die Bundesbank aggregierte Daten für die Analyse des Umfangs und der Struktur der deutschen Investmentfondsbranche zur Verfügung. Das stetig wachsende Interesse an zuverlässigen Daten über inländische Investmentfonds ist der großen Bedeutung … Read the full press release
1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has just released an updated roadmap to tackle key aviation safety risks. Released in a document known as the European Aviation Safety Plan (EASp), 86 key safety actions to tackle operational, … Read the full press release
1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced that the US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has accepted the company’s plea resolving all federal criminal charges against the company stemming from the Deepwater Horizon accident, oil spill, and response. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Law, United Kingdom
The Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013 tournament will kick-off tomorrow in Johannesburg, South Africa. Orange is once again the official partner of this major sporting event, the largest of its kind in Africa. In addition to its … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Non Profit, Sports, Technology, Telecom
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