Daily Archives: 15, February 2013

Innovation set for centre stage to boost growth

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Irish Minister for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock TD, will chair the first meeting of Europe’s Research Ministers under Ireland’s EU Presidency on Monday 18th February. The Council will focus on a number of important areas designed … Read the full press release →

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Europe on the road to recovery?

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — During the European Economic and Social Committee’s February plenary session European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and EESC members held a debate on sustainable growth, the road to economic recovery and the role of civil society. Three … Read the full press release →

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CASSIDIAN DELIVERS A NEW EUROFIGHTER FLIGHT SIMULATOR TO THE SPANISH AIR FORCE

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This flight simulator is part of the ASTA (Aircrew Synthetic Training Aid) advanced training system The simulator will be used by the aircrew of the 14th Wing of the Albacete Air Base 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has delivered a new … Read the full press release →

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EU stepping up support for education and skills

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Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, during the policy debate on ‘Education and Skills for Jobs, Stability and Growth’, at the Education Council (15 February 2013). “We have to offer more … Read the full press release →

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A stronger organization for Lagardère Active

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Denis Olivennes has announced the following appointments to strengthen Lagardère Active’s organization as part of its accelerated move to digital technology: Richard Lenormand has been appointed general manager of the Radio/Television division (including Europe 1, Virgin, RFM, Gulli, … Read the full press release →

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Horse meat: Member States endorse the Commission’s control plan to detect fraud in the marketing of foods

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Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, at an extraordinary Standing Committee of the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCoFCAH) organized by the European Commission, the Member States endorsed the coordinated plan announced by Health & Consumer Policy Commissioner Tonio Borg on Wednesday … Read the full press release →

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Eurocopter India retains the market lead in 2012, contributing to its parent company’s strong annual performance

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Paced by the sales of light helicopters in 2012, Eurocopter India continued its leadership role in the Indian market last year – capturing a 70 percent share of the new civilian helicopter bookings and 43 percent of registered deliveries in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France

Op-Ed by President Herman Van Rompuy: A budget for the future

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Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — One week ago, after a long night of negotiations, the 27 presidents and prime ministers of our countries reached a deal on the European Union’s budget for the next seven years. On Monday I will be presenting and defending … Read the full press release →

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1973-2013: Le Guide du Routard celebrates its 40th birthday

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And the world is still your oyster! 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With over 40 million guidebooks sold in its 40-year history, it’s fair to say that Le Guide du Routard’s performance has been a phenomenal, unprecedented achievement! Its offbeat style and infallible … Read the full press release →

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Minister Coveney Welcomes Latest Steps to Address Mislabelling of Meat

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The Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, welcomed the outcome of today’s meeting of the EU Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCOFCAH), which further discussed the ongoing issue of the mislabelling … Read the full press release →

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G20 priorities under the Russian Presidency – Speech by Mario Draghi, President of the ECB

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Speech by Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, at the G20 Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, Moscow Moscow, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear President Putin, ladies and gentlemen, First, on behalf of all my G20 colleagues, I would like to thank you, President … Read the full press release →

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Rusatom: Turbine upgrade for Kozloduy 6 (Bulgaria)

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The turbine generator stator will be replaced and the rotor refurbished at unit 6 of Bulgaria’s Kozloduy nuclear power plant under a contract signed between the plant and Rusatom Service. The work will raise the turbine generator … Read the full press release →

Posted in Bulgaria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia, Technology

EU releases extra €20 million crisis response and stabilisation support package for Mali

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Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A first 20 million Euro stabilisation support package was approved today under the Instrument for Stability (IfS) to provide immediate support to Mali’s law enforcement and justice services, the Malian local authorities, dialogue and reconciliation initiatives at … Read the full press release →

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Eesti Pank: The employment rate last year was similar to the level of 2006

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Data from Statistics Estonia show that the number of employed rose in the last quarter of 2012 by 1.7%, though in seasonally adjusted terms, the employment rate was below the rate for the third quarter. Almost all … Read the full press release →

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

Education Council to debate Education and Skills for Jobs, Stability and Growth, with presentation by Digital Champion for Ireland Lord David Puttnam

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Ministers for Education will discuss “Education and Skills for Jobs, Stability and Growth” at the first Education Council of the Irish Presidencyin Brussels tomorrow. Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, will chair the meeting. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society, Technology

Supervisory Board of Okean Shipyard in Nikolaev Appoints Vasiliy Fedin as the Company’s President

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Kiev, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Supervisory Board of Okean Shipyard (Nikolaev City) has appointed Vasiliy Fedin as the company’s President. The company’s management body approved the respective decision on 4 February. On the same day, the Supervisory Board accepted Vladimir … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Ukraine

Horsemeat in food products: Commissioner Malmström welcomes Europol’s lead role in investigations

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Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The extent of the horsemeat case makes it clear that this needs to be addressed at European level. Today’s meeting between UK Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson, and Europol representatives is an important step in this direction and … Read the full press release →

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SPORTFIVE and the Ligue Nationale de Handball (LNH) [National Handball League] have announced a partnership agreement concerning in particular LNH marketing rights

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SPORTFIVE, the international sports marketing leader and a subsidiary of Lagardère Unlimited, and the Ligue Nationale de Handball have announced the conclusion of a partnership agreement concerning in particular marketing rights of competitions organised by the Ligue … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Marketing, Media, Sports

Speech: Putting a modern regional policy in place for Western Greece: Commissioner Johannes Hahn spells out how cohesion funds can help regional recovery

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Johannes Hahn – Commissioner for Regional Policy Patras, Western Greece – Meeting with local and business representatives Patras, Western Greece, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner Hahn is on the second leg of his “tour” of all 13 Greek regions to help make the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Investment, Politics

CESVIMAP ha formado en 30 años a más de 50.000 alumnos de todo el mundo

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Más de 50.000 alumnos se han formado en el Centro de Experimentación y Seguridad Vial de MAPFRE (CESVIMAP) en sus 30 años de existencia. El Centro, que abrió sus puertas en 1983, combina la investigación en reparación … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Education, Financial, Insurance, Spain

Minister Coveney opens major BioEconomy Stakeholders Conference at Dublin Castle

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The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, today opened a major Stakeholder Conference on the Bioeconomy in Dublin Castle. The conference – “Bioeconomy in the EU: Achievements and Directions for the Future” was jointly organised by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

CASSIDIAN PRODUCES 1,000TH TARGET DRONE

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Target UAVs simulate aircraft and missiles Cassidian provides a complete package of aerial target drone services Users include the German, Canadian and South African armed forces, as well those from the Middle East and Asia 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has … Read the full press release →

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New milestone: Russia’s first floating nuclear power plant

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The installation of two 300-tonne tanks has taken the project to build Russia’s first floating nuclear power plant a step further towards completion. The tanks, which provide a shielded housing for the reactor vessels and their cooling … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Russia, Technology

MEPs to debate EU budget with Presidents Van Rompuy and Barroso

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EP President Schulz and other lead MEPs are set to debate the EU’s long-term budget with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. Parliament has the right to veto a political deal … Read the full press release →

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PASSION, AUTHENTICITY, INSTINCT: THE ART OF SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT AT THE 11TH EDITION OF THE BERLINALE TALENT CAMPUS

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thursday evening, the eleventh edition of the Berlinale Talent Campus, part of the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival, came to a successful close at the HAU Hebbel am Ufer. Headed by the theme “Some Like It Hot – … Read the full press release →

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Taoiseach Enda Kenny meets with Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dačić to discuss Serbian EU accession

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Taoiseach (Prime Minister of Ireland) Enda Kenny today met with the Prime Minister of Serbia, Mr Ivica Dačić, to discuss Ireland’s EU Presidency priorities and Serbia’s ambitions to receive a date for opening accession negotiations during the … Read the full press release →

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Eurocopter books a new EC135 helicopter order in India and delivers another to an Indian operator

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A record nine units of Eurocopter’s EC135 was sold in 2012, making it the most sought-after light twin-engine helicopter in India. The growing popularity of the EC135 in India was further demonstrated by a new order from one Indian customer … Read the full press release →

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Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the continued house arrest in Iran of Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi

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Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, made the following statement today, two years on from the house arrest of Mir Hossein Moussavi and Mehdi Karroubi in … Read the full press release →

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Smart-Holding and Shareholders of BM Bank Settled Terms of Deal

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Kiev, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Smart-Holding and the shareholders of BM Bank (Kiev) have signed a memorandum with indicative terms of the transaction for purchase and sale of 100% shares in the financial institution. The CEO of Smart-Holding, Alexey Pertin, and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Ukraine

Syrian refugees in Jordan: EP delegation calls for EU to continue support

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The EU and its member states should continue providing support to respond to the massive Syrian refugee crisis and make sure the funding arrives where it is most needed, said MEPs who met with Syrian refugees in Jordan this week. … Read the full press release →

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Eesti Pank: Corporate borrowing ability has increased

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Increased sales turnover and investments of companies have increased their need for financing. The growth in profits has helped companies to fund their investments partly from internal sources, while reinvested profit has boosted companies’ equity. Due to greater … Read the full press release →

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

Financial Transaction Tax under Enhanced Cooperation: Commission sets out the details

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Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The details of the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) to be implemented under enhanced cooperation have been set out in a proposal adopted by the Commission today. As requested by the 11 Member States1 that will proceed with this … Read the full press release →

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Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Troyitska, Kyiv, Ukraine

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Troyitska, Kyiv in Ukraine. The property will be located in … Read the full press release →

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Minister for European Affairs presents Presidency priorities to EESC

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Minister of State for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton TD, today presented the Irish Presidency priorities to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) plenary meeting in Brussels. 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In her remarks, Minister Creighton highlighted the Irish Presidency’s focus … Read the full press release →

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BMps’ clarification regarding press reports

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In response to reports by some press agencies today concerning the items discussed by the BoD in the course of its meeting on 6 February 2013, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena clarifies that there are no … Read the full press release →

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Financial Transaction Tax through Enhanced Cooperation: Questions and Answers

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Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Financial Transaction Tax through Enhanced Cooperation: Questions and Answers (see also IP/13/115) Why has the Commission proposed a Financial Transaction Tax for implementation through enhanced cooperation? The Commission initially proposed a Financial Transaction Tax to be implemented by … Read the full press release →

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International media coverage for the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013

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Followed by more than 6 billion TV viewers worldwide1, the Orange Africa Cup of Nations is the major sport event in Africa. 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SABC, Host Broadcaster of the Competition, provide the event TV production with the highest international … Read the full press release →

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EU civil society body calls for common energy tax system

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If the EU is to meet its energy and climate policy goals, it will need to adopt a common energy tax regime, said the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in its opinion on the internal energy market adopted yesterday. … Read the full press release →

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MAPFRE ASSISTANCE lanza dos nuevos productos en Uruguay

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Comercializa un servicio de Extensión de Garantía para electrodomésticos y otro contra el uso fraudulento de tarjetas de crédito 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MAPFRE ASSISTANCE ha lanzado en Uruguay dos nuevos productos: Extensión de Garantía para electrodomésticos y Tarjeta Blindada, con … Read the full press release →

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The Beauty and Benefits of Science: The European Commission at AAAS 2013 Boston, USA, 14- 18 February 2013

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Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is taking part in one of the world’s biggest and prestigious science gathering worldwide, organized annually by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (http://www.aaas.org/meetings/). This year’s conference entitled “The Beauty and Benefits of … Read the full press release →

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