Daily Archives: 11, February 2013

EU Data Protection Reform: Major Telecoms Operators Support Push for Level-Playing Field

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Brussels, 11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, Vice-President Viviane Reding is meeting Luigi Gambardella, chairman of ETNO, who represents the leading telecommunications network operators in Europe to discuss the EU Data Protection rules proposed by the European Commission in January 2012 (see IP/12/46 and IP/13/57). Vice-President … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Politics, Technology, Telecom

Sky and Sony Pictures Television announce new multi-year movies agreement

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11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sky has further strengthened its movies offering through a new deal with Sony Pictures Television (SPT) that will provide customers with exclusive access to hit movies including Men in Black 3, The Amazing Spider-Man and Django Unchained … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Entertainment, Media, United Kingdom

Skype Goes Live With MACH Direct Operator Billing

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MACH enables new mobile payment option for Skype Credit in three markets U.S. rollout connects with mobile operators through partnership with payvia Luxembourg, 11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MACH, the world leader in direct operator billing, today announced that Skype now supports … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Luxembourg, Russia, Technology, Telecom

Euro coin counterfeiting in 2012

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Brussels, 11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The number of counterfeit euro coins removed from circulation increased by 17% from 157 000 in 2011 to 184 000 in 2012. With 16.5 billion genuine euro coins currently in circulation, the counterfeit ratio is 1 for every 100 000 genuine … Read the full press release →

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

MAPFRE abre su primera clínica especializada en salud dental

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11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MAPFRE ha abierto su primer centro dedicado específicamente a atención dental. Está situado en Majadahonda (Madrid) y es el primero de un proyecto que prevé la apertura de varias clínicas dentales. La inauguración de Salud 4 Dental, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Insurance, Spain

Aides d’État: la Commission autorise temporairement une aide au sauvetage en faveur de la Banque PSA Finance

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Bruxelles, 11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Commission européenne a autorisé temporairement la France à accorder à la Banque PSA Finance une garantie couvrant ses émissions de marché à hauteur de 1,2 milliards d’euros, conformément aux règles de l’UE en matière d’aides d’Etat. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Law, Politics

Czech public representatives visited Novovoronezh NPP

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11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 30th of January, 2013, members of the Czech public visited operating Unit 5 of Novovoronezh NPP and Unit 1 of Novovoronezh NPP Phase II, which is under construction. The delegation included Czech journalists, students and experts. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia, Society

Irish Finance Minister progresses work on the European Semester process and seeks agreement on Council guidelines for the 2014 Budget

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11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Irish Finance Minister Michael Noonan TD will chair the second meeting of Ireland’s Presidency of the ECOFIN in Brussels on Tuesday 12th February. He will seek to advance work on Ireland’s Presidency agenda of stability, jobs and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Ireland, Politics

TUR ASSIST pone en marcha en Turquía la primera flota de Asistencia en carretera del país

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35 vehículos prestarán servicios de reparación in situ como el cambio de batería o de neumáticos 11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — TUR ASSIST, la filial de MAPFRE ASISTENCIA en Turquía, ha puesto en marcha la primera flota de Asistencia en carretera en el país, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Financial, Insurance, Spain, Turkey

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the execution of Mr Afzal Guru in India

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Brussels, 11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, issued the following statement today: It was with regret that I learned of the execution of Mr … Read the full press release →

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

Lanzamiento oficial de Solunion, la joint venture de seguro de crédito

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11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “Solunion nace hoy con una clara vocación de liderazgo”, señala Fernando Pérez Serrabona, Director General de Solunion.”La combinación de fortalezas de Euler Hermes y MAPFRE nos permitirá desarrollar una oferta mucho más amplia para nuestros asegurados. Solunion combina … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Spain, Switzerland

Statement by the spokespersons of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton, and the European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, on developments in Georgia

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Brussels, 11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by the spokespersons of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton, and the European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, on  developments in Georgia The spokespersons of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security … Read the full press release →

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

EULER HERMES APPOINTS JULES KAPPELER CEO NORDIC COUNTRIES AND STEFAN RUF CEO SWITZERLAND

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11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Euler Hermes has appointed Jules Kappeler chief executive officer in the Nordic countries, effective January 1, 2013, and Stefan Ruf chief executive officer of Euler Hermes Switzerland effective April 1, 2013. Based in Stockholm, Kappeler reports to Ludovic Sénécaut, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Management, Switzerland

Joint Statement by the spokespersons of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton and Commissioner Štefan Füle, on recent events in Azerbaijan

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11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokespersons of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, and Štefan Füle, European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, issued the following statement today: … Read the full press release →

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

EFSA sets average requirements for energy intake

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EFSA has set average requirements (ARs) for energy intake for adults, infants and children, and pregnant and breastfeeding women. The ARs provide a best estimate of the energy needs of population groups within Europe and will help policymakers to develop … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Healthcare, Society

SPEECH – Education is the best investment

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Androulla VASSILIOU – Member of the European Commission for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth European Voice EU Studies Fair/Brussels Brussels, 11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good morning, I’m delighted to be with you for the 2013 EU Studies Fair. I would like to thank … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Belgium, Education, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Navantia obtiene el primer premio a las mejores prácticas preventivas

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11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Navantia ha recibido el día 30 de enero, en Barcelona, el Primer Premio ASEPEYO 2012 a la mejor práctica de Gestión de la Prevención por “La Coordinación de Actividades Empresariales en el Sistema de Gestión de Navantia”. El jurado … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Management, Spain, Transportation & Logistics