Daily Archives: 2, February 2013

Statement by the spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on the meetings with President Nikolić and President Jahjaga

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Brussels, 2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission Catherine Ashton issued the following statement today: “High Representative Catherine Ashton has invited to Brussels President Nikolić and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

CBI comments on NAO Financial Sustainability of Local Authorities Report

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2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI commented on a National Audit Office Financial Sustainability of Local Authorities report. Jim Bligh, CBI Head of Public Services reform, said: “As part of necessary deficit reduction, local authorities are operating with reduced budgets so … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, United Kingdom

Rio Tinto impairments and management changes

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2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rio Tinto expects to recognise a non-cash impairment charge of approximately US$14 billion (post tax) in its 2012 full year results. These impairments include an amount of approximately US$3 billion relating to Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique (RTCM), … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom

RESIGNATION ANNOUNCEMENT RONALD LATENSTEIN, FERENCE LAMP AND ROB ZWARTENDIJK AT SNS REAAL

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Utrecht, 2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SNS REAAL NV announces that its Executive Board members Messrs Ronald Latenstein, CEO, and Ference Lamp, CFRO, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Mr Rob Zwartendijk, resign from their respective positions. Reason for this decision is that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Netherlands

TÜV Rheinland: Course of Expansion Continued in 2012

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2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — TÜV Rheinland again posted good results in 2012, owing to the very dynamic growth recorded in previous years. Revenues generated by the global test service provider climbed well above EUR 1.5 billion for the first time with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Technology

BP Starts Production from New Valhall Platform in Norwegian North Sea

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2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced the successful start-up of oil production from new facilities at the Valhall field in the southern part of the Norwegian North Sea. Production started on 26 January.“The Valhall Re-Development Project is another significant milestone … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Norway, United Kingdom

Astrium 2012: a year of successes and transformation

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Provisional estimated turnover for 2012 was 5.8 billion euros, a rise of 17% despite an increasingly competitive environment Promising contracts and the successful integration of Vizada reflect the growing strength of Astrium Services A new world record for reliability as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Germany, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom

Sosh upgrades its monthly plans with unlimited calls for €9,90 and 3GB internet usage for €19,90

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2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Starting 1st February, the €9.90 monthly plan will include unlimited calls. Customers will still have unlimited access to Facebook and Twitter via the MyFriends link. The €19.90 monthly plan now comes with an extra 1Gb of internet … Read the full press release →

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