Daily Archives: 4, February 2013

Speech: Digital technology and copyright can fit together

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Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Stakeholders dialogue on copyright “Licences for Europe” 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — New technologies have huge implications for the creative sector. And for the policies and regulatory structures that underpin … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Media, Politics, Technology

Cassidian develops new system for Eurofighter training

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Cassidian’s Eurofighter Maintenance System Trainer enhances the quality and efficiency of training for technical personnel Virtual training reduces training times in actual aircraft  Manching, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has been awarded a contract by the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Germany, Technology

Reform of the CAP: the Committee of the Regions gives mixed assessment following debate in the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture

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Brussels, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — René Souchon (FR/PES), Chairman of the Committee of the Regions’ Commission for Natural Resources and President of the Auvergne Region, has welcomed the vote in the European Parliament’s Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI), which … Read the full press release →

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

BP Completes Sale of Texas City Refinery and Related Assets to Marathon Petroleum

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP has completed the previously announced sale of its Texas City, Texas refinery and a portion of its retail and logistics network in the Southeast U.S. to Marathon Petroleum Corporation for an estimated $2.4 billion. This comprises … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Investment, United Kingdom

THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL IN 2012

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Report by the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy Brussels, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “The European Council in 2012” covers the institution’s activities in 2012. Financial stability and growth and jobs in Europe required full attention, as did events in … Read the full press release →

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

JUMP – « J’ai Une Mobilité Personnalisée » – un nouveau dispositif au service des collaborateurs du Groupe BPCE pour préparer leur évolution professionnelle

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Paris, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lancé le 31 janvier, JUMP (J’ai Une Mobilité Personnalisée) propose aux collaborateurs une véritable encyclopédie dynamique des emplois du Groupe BPCE, afin de mieux préparer leur évolution professionnelle et d’être acteur de leur carrière. Il leur permet … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Internet & Online, Management, Technology

Národná banka Slovenska: Revision of the Medium-Term Forecast (MTF-2012Q4R) – Summary

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In January 2013, Národná banka Slovenska (NBS) revised the NBS Medium-Term Forecast published in December 2012 (MTF-2012Q4). This is the first time that NBS has revised its quarterly MTF outside the official forecasting process; it did so … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Slovakia

“Feeding the World” Voedselconferentie in het Hilton ‘mist de boot’

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Op 30 januari vindt de conferentie “Feeding the World” plaats in het Amsterdamse Hilton hotel. Op deze controversiële bijeenkomst van het tijdschrift The Economist, waar  de industriële landbouw als oplossing van de wereldhonger gepresenteerd wordt, staat prinses … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Food & Beverage, Media, Netherlands, Non Profit, Society

CBI comments on launch of new Government Commissioning Academy

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI commented on the launch of a new public sector Commissioning Academy. Jim Bligh, CBI Head of Public Services Reform, said: “This initiative could help public sector leaders to respond more effectively to the increasing demand for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Society, United Kingdom

SPEECH – Milano, campagna Europea sulla direttiva per i ritardi di pagamento

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Antonio TAJANI – Vicepresidente della Commissione europea, responsabile per l’Industria e l’Imprenditoria Rappresentanza a Milano della Commissione / Milano Milano, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — INTRODUZIONE Dopo aver aperto a Roma il 5 ottobre la campagna europea voluta da Parlamento e Commissione Ue sull’attuazione della … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Italy, Politics, Small Business, Society

Cassidian supplies IT infrastructure for NATO Headquarters

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Full acceptance of the systems took place without limitation Expanded and modernised IT infrastructure for 3,000 users Friedrichshafen, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has delivered and installed the turnkey IT infrastructure to the NATO sites in Brunssum (NL), Heidelberg, Ramstein and Wesel, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Germany, Government, Security & Safety, Technology

CBI responds to FSA report on interest rate swap mis-selling

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI commented on a Financial Services Authority (FSA) report on interest rate swap mis-selling. Matthew Fell, CBI Director for Competitive Markets, said: “The mis-selling of interest rate products was unacceptable. “Any small business that has been mis-sold … Read the full press release →

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

SNS REAAL COMPOSITION EXECUTIVE BOARD AND SUPERVISORY BOARD AS PER 1 FEBRUARY

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the announcement of the departure of the CEO, CFRO and Chairman of the Supervisory Board at SNS REAAL NV, the other members of the Executive Board and Supervisory Board decided to remain in their current positions to ensure … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Netherlands

Council conclusions on Mali

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted the following conclusions: “1. Recalling its conclusions of 17 January 2013, the European Union reiterates its strong and continued commitment to the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Mali. In this context, and in … Read the full press release →

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Ombudsman: Mario Draghi’s membership of Group of Thirty does not undermine ECB independence

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P. Nikiforos Diamandouros – European Ombudsman 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has rejected a complaint that the independence, reputation, and integrity of the European Central Bank (ECB) are undermined by its President’s membership of the Group of Thirty. This … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Non Profit, Politics, Society

EIB and ICAF sign agreement to finance SMEs in Cantabria

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a EUR 50 million loan to the Instituto de Finanzas de Cantabria (ICAF) mainly for financing the investment projects of the region’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This EIB loan will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business, Spain

Banque Populaire cède le Maxi Banque Populaire V à Dona Bertarelli et son écurie de course Spindrift racing

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Le 17 janvier dernier, la Banque Populaire a réaffirmé son engagement dans la voile jusqu’en 2016 et annoncé saparticipation à la prochaine Route du Rhum 2014 sur le Maxi Solo Banque Populaire VII. Dans le cadre de … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, France, Sports

Taoiseach to represent EU Presidency in “Four Presidents” meeting

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Taoiseach Enda Kenny will represent the Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a meeting of Europe’s “Four Presidents” on Monday 4 February, to discuss the EU’s multiannual budget. Negotiations on the budget will resume … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics

Address by High Representative Catherine Ashton at the panel: What future for the Euro-Atlantic security community? Munich Security Conference, Munich, 2nd February 2013

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Brussels, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I am delighted to be here today. And as a woman, it is a special pleasure to see so many women in the audience. Mr Vice President, it is a special pleasure to listen to you … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Defence, European Union, Germany, Government, Politics, Security & Safety, Society