Daily Archives: 7, February 2013

Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard at the celebration of the grid transfer

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 3 January 2013, Swissgrid and the previous owners reached a significant milestone in Switzerland’s power history: the Swiss transmission grid was successfully transferred to Swissgrid. To duly celebrate this occasion, Swissgrid organised an evening event on … Read the full press release

MEPs: Quicker access to cheaper medicines

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Patients should have quicker access to cheaper “generic” medicines, according to MEPs voting on a draft law on Wednesday. The draft rules will require authorities to meet new deadlines and transparency requirements on pricing and reimbursement. “It … Read the full press release

Thales: Appointments on the Group Executive Committee

Neuilly-sur-Seine, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jean-Bernard Lévy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Thales, has appointed or confirmed in their position the following persons, as members of the Group Executive Committee. Patrice Caine, Senior Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Performance … Read the full press release

Commission welcomes vote of European Parliament supporting its proposal for a new Common Fisheries Policy

Strasbourg, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes today’s vote of the European Parliament on the Commission’s proposal for a new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). With this vote the Parliament is paving the way for negotiations with the Council with a … Read the full press release

New Director for Alpiq Hydro Ticino SA

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Andrea Papina from the canton of Ticino will take over the position of Director of Alpiq Hydro Ticino SA. He will replace Alfredo Baldi who led the company based in Airolo (TI) for the past twelve years. … Read the full press release

Joint Statement on the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance against Female Genital Mutilation (6 February 2013) High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission Catherine Ashton, Vice-President Viviane Reding, … Read the full press release

BT GROUP PLC RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2012

BT Group plc (BT.L) today announced its results for the third quarter and nine months to 31 December 2012.  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ian Livingston, Chief Executive, commenting on the results, said: “Our fibre plans are helping to make the UK … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Commerzbank agree on new global loan

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is again making substantial loans available for companies from Germany’s Mittelstand. To this end it today concluded a financing agreement covering 400 million euros with Commerzbank in Frankfurt. The new funding framework … Read the full press release

Saving Pompeii with the help of regional funds: a model for Italy and Campania

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Regional Affairs Commissioner Johannes Hahn will today launch the start of work to help save the world renowned UNESCO site of Pompeii in the Italian region of Campania. Using €41.8 million of EU Regional Funds (ERDF), … Read the full press release

Per-Arne Blomquist appointed acting President and CEO of TeliaSonera

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As Lars Nyberg has decided to leave his position as President and CEO of TeliaSonera, the Board of Directors has appointed Per-Arne Blomquist as acting President and CEO. TeliaSonera AB discloses the information provided herein pursuant to … Read the full press release

EuroparlTV signs 150th partnership with European media platform

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EuroparlTV has signed its 150th partnership in Strasbourg today, with the Cyprus News Agency. The partnerships are aimed at informing citizens about the activities of the European Parliament with the aid of reports from EuroparlTV. More partners … Read the full press release

School-Enterprise Agreement: Airbus and ENAC join forces

Top talent for a fast growing industry Blagnac,  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus, the aeronautical industry’s worldwide leader, and ENAC (National School for Civil Aviation) signed a partnership agreement on 1st February 2013 to strengthen, develop and secure their long-term relationship. … Read the full press release

Digital Agenda: OMEGA research project uses light to help achieve higher broadband speeds

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An EU-funded research project has created a system for higher broadband speeds that can connect many more devices in the home. Today, Wi-Fi is the home networking solution everyone uses, but it is unlikely to be able … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS: The armchair as a fitness trainer

Each of us would like to pursue our personal hobbies and interests into old age. However, this depends on us staying fit and healthy. Researchers are now presenting an armchair that brings the gym right into your living room at … Read the full press release

Berlinale festival to screen 17 films backed by EU MEDIA programme

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — For two weeks (7-17 February), the 63rd Berlinale film festival will screen some of the best new European and international films, including 17 (list in annex) supported by the EU’s renowned MEDIA programme. In total, these films have so … Read the full press release