Daily Archives: 15, February 2013

Minister Coveney opens major BioEconomy Stakeholders Conference at Dublin Castle

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

CASSIDIAN PRODUCES 1,000TH TARGET DRONE

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

New milestone: Russia’s first floating nuclear power plant

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

MEPs to debate EU budget with Presidents Van Rompuy and Barroso

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eesti Pank: Corporate borrowing ability has increased

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

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

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

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

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

Minister for European Affairs presents Presidency priorities to EESC

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

BMps’ clarification regarding press reports

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

Financial Transaction Tax through Enhanced Cooperation: Questions and Answers

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

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

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

EU civil society body calls for common energy tax system

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

MAPFRE ASSISTANCE lanza dos nuevos productos en Uruguay

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

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

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