Daily Archives: 19, February 2013

EP seats after 2014 elections: “no member state loses more than one” plan

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19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — After the 2014 elections the European Parliament must have 751 members, i.e. 15 fewer seats, so as to comply with the Lisbon Treaty. To keep member state’s losses to a minimum, 12 EU countries would each lose … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

Eurocopter grows in Mexico with the inauguration of a production center for high-technology aircraft components

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Eurocopter expanded its global industrial footprint and enhanced the company’s presence in Mexico with today’s inauguration of a new manufacturing center of excellence at Querétaro, which is to produce high-technology aircraft structural metallic components. The event was attended by Mexican … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France

Speech: Ten Years on, where is the Euro headed? The economic and political future of the European Union

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Olli REHN – Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro European Economic and Social Committee public hearing/Brussels Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for this opportunity to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

The Central Bank of Ireland Publishes Programme of Themed Reviews for 2013

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19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Central Bank of Ireland today published its planned series of themed reviews and inspections for 2013. The main themes include examinations of the following areas: Code of Conduct on Mortgage Arrears – Review of various elements of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Insurance, Investment, Ireland

Horsemeat: MEPs demand tougher controls and stricter labelling

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19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MEPs called for more meat tests along the food chain in the wake of the horsemeat scandal during a debate in the food safety committee on Monday. Many voiced concern over member states’ level of commitment to … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Law, Politics, Retail, Society

Electrabel: Feed-in tariffs

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Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Court of Appeal in Brussels has delivered an important ruling regarding the feed-in tariffs charged to electricity generators in Belgium, as part of Elia’s transmission tariffs for the 2012-2015 period. To recapitulate, in early 2012 Electrabel, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Government, Law

Mali: EU allocates an extra €22 million in humanitarian aid to victims of conflict

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Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is increasing its humanitarian aid funding to Mali by €22 million to assist more victims of the conflict. This brings to €115 million its emergency assistance since the start of the crisis in 2012. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Non Profit, Politics, Society

PSA Peugeot Citroën Recognised For Its Environmental Performance

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On 4 February 2013, PSA Peugeot Citroën received the Ecobest 2012 award for marketing a wide range of technologies designed to improve its vehicles’ environmental performance. The Group is once again European leader in low carbon vehicles in 2012 with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Environment, France

Internal Market Scoreboard: a record-breaking 15th anniversary edition!

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Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Despite the challenging times, Member States have performed better than ever in transposing EU rules into national law on time according to the European Commission’s Internal Market Scoreboard published today. The Single Market has a key role … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

Sveriges bästa lärare i matematik och naturvetenskap har utsetts!

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19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — En lärare från Linköping, en från Sollentuna, två från Sigtuna och åtta från Upplands Väsby får årets lärarpris, Ingvar Lindqvistprisen 2013, för sitt inspirerande arbete i matematik, kemi, biologi och NO. Prissumman är sammanlagt 280 000 kr, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Education, Science, Sweden

€50 million of Macro-Financial Assistance for Bosnia and Herzegovina, more concrete reforms expected

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Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) received the first tranche (payment) worth €50 million from the Macro-Financial Assistance provided by the European Union. The decision to grant this assistance was taken to alleviate the impact of the economic crisis … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

O BPI estará novamente presente no SISAB 2013

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SISAB 2013 – Salão Internacional do Sector Alimentar e Bebidas 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — O BPI estará novamente presente no SISAB 2013, que decorrerá entre 25 e 27 de Fevereiro, no Pavilhão Atlântico, em Lisboa. O SISAB 2013 é a maior plataforma … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Food & Beverage, International Trade, Marketing, Portugal

Antitrust: Commission decides not to prolong maritime transport antitrust guidelines

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Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission will not prolong or renew a set of specific guidelines on the application of EU antitrust rules (Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union – TFEU) to maritime … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Transportation & Logistics

MERKUR veranstaltet Infotag für angehende Lehrlinge: Interessierten steht am 15. Februar die MERKUR Akademie offen

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Wiener Neudorf, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MERKUR startet 2013 ja wieder eine große Lehrlingsoffensive und sucht bis zu 200 engagierte junge Menschen, die eine abwechslungsreiche Ausbildung im Unternehmen beginnen möchten. Am 15. Februar findet deshalb der MERKUR Infotag für Lehrlinge erstmals … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Education, Retail

European Citizenship: Awareness growing about EU-guaranteed rights but people want to know more

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Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — 20 years after the birth of EU citizenship Europeans are broadly aware of their rights, but do not always know what these entail, according to a new Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission today. 81% of … Read the full press release →

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

BERLINALE 2013: CRYSTAL BEARS AND DEUTSCHES KINDERHILFSWERK AWARDS IN GENERATION KPLUS

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19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The members of the Children’s Jury in Generation Kplus Hannah Bulling Matthias Caspari Rosa Elina Ehrlich Rocco Görhardt Lenius Jung Felix Katulski Magdalena Kollmann Ada Maria Nardi Lonja Emily Louise Siebenmann Maja Tischmann Fabian Welke give the following … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Awards, Entertainment, Germany, Media, Society

Eurocopter and AVIATORS lead the way in emergency medical services in India with a major contract for the EC135

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Marking a key milestone in India’s development of modern heliborne resources to support lifesaving missions, AVIATORS Pvt Ltd signed today, in the presence of French President François Hollande, a firm order for an initial batch of seven Eurocopter EC135 aircraft … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics

The Largest Wind Farm in Europe Goes Into Trial Operation

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The last one of 240 wind turbines in the Fantanele-Cogealac wind park in Romania has been connected to the grid today. The total installed capacity is now 600 MW, and the largest continental wind park in Europe can thus supply … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Romania, Technology

Speech: Rio+20: From Outcome to Implementation

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Janez Potočnik – European Commissioner for Environment Opening statement on behalf of the EU and its Member States at the plenary session of the 27th session of the Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum of the UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) Nairobi, 19-2-2013 … Read the full press release →

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

The Central Bank of Ireland Enforcement Priorities in 2013

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19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Central Bank of Ireland today published its Enforcement Priorities for 2013 highlighting the importance of enforcement within its risk-based regulatory framework (PRISM). The Central Bank shall pursue enforcement actions across a number of topics, including non-compliance … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Ireland

Environment committee backs emissions trading fix

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19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A freeze in the auction of some pollution allowances should be allowed to help boost green investments, according to environment committee MEPs voting on draft legislation on Tuesday. The growing surplus of pollution allowances – due … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Government, Industrial, Investment, Politics

EURAZEO: CESSION PARTIELLE DE TITRES REXEL PAR RAY INVESTMENT SARL

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Ne pas distribuer directement ou indirectement aux Etats-Unis, au Canada, en Australie ou au Japon.  Paris, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Eurazeo annonce la cession par Ray Investment s.à.r.l de 40 millions de titres Rexel, représentant environ 14,7 % du capital de Rexel, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, France

Restart of Doel 3 and Tihange 2: Electrabel has submitted its action plan for approval by the FANC

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Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the discovery of hydrogen flaking last summer in the vessels of the Doel 3 and Tihange 2 reactors, Electrabel, on December 5, 2012, submitted a justification file to the Federal Agency of Nuclear Control. In its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Government

Explained – A Unitary Patent System for Europe

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19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Unified Patent Court (UPC) Agreement will be signed by participating member states on 19 February 2013. This is one of the final major steps towards the establishment of a unitary patent system for Europe. The Agreement … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Ireland, Law, Politics, Science, Technology

PSA Peugeot Citroën Welcomes the Responsible Attitude of the CFE / CGC – CFTC

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Paris, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Management of PSA Peugeot Citroën welcomes the responsible attitude of the CFE / CGC – CTFC – FO labour confederation in a context of an environment of sustained recession in the European markets and the difficult … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, France

Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court by Côte d’Ivoire

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Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission issued the following statement today: “I warmly welcome the ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court … Read the full press release →

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

Neu: Einkaufen per Telefon bei ADEG Perchtoldsdorf ADEG Kaufmann Erich Unger bietet Hauszustellung und vieles mehr

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19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Perchtoldsdorferinnen und Perchtoldsdorfer können bei ADEG Unger aus rund 4.000 Lebensmitteln, Toilettartikeln und anderen Dinge des täglichen Bedarfs wählen. Und das ab sofort nicht nur direkt beim Einkauf im ADEG Markt, sondern auch per Telefon. Die … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Food & Beverage, Retail

Banks dominate Draghi meeting with MEPs

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19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Potential inflationary bubbles still exist in the Euro zone economy and the possible effects of Euro exchange rates on inflation must be monitored, ECB President Mario Draghi warned the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Monday. He … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

The ČEZ Group Initiated International Arbitration Procedures Against Albania

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19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today (7. 2. 2013), ČEZ has officially informed the Albanian Government about its intention to initiate international arbitration. The ground is the non-protected investment in the power distribution company of CEZ Shpërndarje. The ČEZ Group expects to receive … Read the full press release →

Posted in Albania, Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Law

LGT Capital Partners announces final close of Crown Global Secondaries III plc at USD 2.0 billion

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Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — LGT Capital Partners is pleased to announce the final close of Crown Global Secondaries III plc (CGS III), its third global private equity secondary fund, with total subscriptions of USD 2.0 billion. The program’s investor base … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Switzerland

El Banco de España: Efectos de la transferencia de activos a la Sareb y de la recapitalización de la entidades del “Grupo 1” sobre los balances agregados de las entidades crédito según los estados de supervisión

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Madrid, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — El Banco de España publica hoy los balances agregados de las Entidades de Crédito según los estados de supervisión a 31 de diciembre de 2012. Como ya se destacó en la nota de prensa publicada el pasado … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Spain

EU2013IE – The First 50 Days

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Policy highlights from the Presidency’s first 50 days 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today is the 50th day of our Presidency of the Council of the EU, which in practical terms involves the chairing of at least 1600 meetings, 180 of which … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics

EURid: Limited support on 22 February

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Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EURid’s External relations team will be participating in a retreat on Friday, 22 February 2013. Therefore, we will offer limited support on this day. Should you require to contact us for any urgent matter, please call … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Internet & Online, Technology

SPEECH: Single European Patent: a major achievement but still some way to go

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Michel BARNIER – European Commissioner for the Internal Market and Services Conference on the European Unitary Patent/Brussels Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Honourable Members, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for having taken part in today’s discussions. By holding this conference – in close … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Science, Technology

Kungl. Vetenskapsakademien: Akademiuttalande mot L’Aquila-domen

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19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Den 18 januari offentliggjordes bakgrunden till domen mot de italienska forskare som kallats in som experter för att bedöma riskerna för en större jordbävning i L’Aquila våren 2009. Forskarna dömdes till fyra års fängelse för att så … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Italy, Law, Science, Society, Sweden

BPI marca presença no IX Congresso Nacional do Milho

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IX Congresso Nacional do Milho (2013-02-07) 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Decorreu, nos passados dias 30 e 31 de Janeiro, no Hotel Altis, em Lisboa, o IX Congresso Nacional do Milho, certame que contou com a presença de cerca de 600 empresários … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Marketing, Portugal

Speech by President Barroso at the ESPAS Conference: “Developing strategic thinking in the EU”

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José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission European Strategy and Policy Analysis System Conference – Global Trends 2030/Brussels Brussels, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thank you Jean-Claude, Dear James, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Let me first of all congratulate BEPA, … Read the full press release →

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

Open Data about the Nobel Prize now Available

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19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Do you want to create your own visualisations or lists from existing information about the Nobel Prize? Nobel Media AB, responsible for media rights for the Nobel Prize, has recently completed open data projects which provide open access to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Non Profit, Society, Sweden, Technology

BIPA Online Shop Neu: iQ COSMETICS Glamorous Lashes Volume-Booster Mascara – für atemberaubendes Wimpern-Volumen und verführerische Blicke

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19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die neue iQ COSMETICS Glamorous Lashes Volume-Booster Mascara zaubert im Handumdrehen einen unwiderstehlichen Augenaufschlag. Die extra große Volumen-Bürste trennt die Wimpern perfekt und schenkt ihnen maximales Volumen vom Ansatz bis in die Spitzen, ohne sie zu verkleben. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Austria, Internet & Online, Retail

Parliament ready to negotiate on EU long-term budget

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19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Leading MEPs set the stage for negotiations on the EU’s long-term budget in a debate with the European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and Commission President José Manuel Barroso on Monday. Most parliamentarians consider the recent deal … Read the full press release →

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