Daily Archives: 1, March 2013

Sanofi New Drug Application for Lixisenatide Accepted for Review by FDA

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Paris, France, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sanofi (EURONEXT : SAN and NYSE : SNY) announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for review a New Drug Application (NDA) for lixisenatide, the first once-daily prandial GLP-1 receptor agonist … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Government, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

Ο νεαρός Κύπριος τενόρος Γιώργος Ιωάννου προσκλήθηκε να λάβει μέρος στην Τελετή απονομής των Βραβείων Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς της ΕΕ στην Αθήνα

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Βρυξέλλες, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Κατόπιν πρωτοβουλίας της Επιτρόπου κυρίας Ανδρούλλας Βασιλείου, ο νεαρός τενόρος και μαθητής Γιώργος Ιωάννου είχε ακρόαση με τον παγκοσμίου φήμης Ισπανό τενόρο και συνθέτη Plácido Domingo στη Βιέννη την περασμένη εβδομάδα. Σε συνέχεια της ακρόασης και αφού … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Awards, Belgium, Entertainment, Greece

United Credit Bureau – the growth leader among the leading Credit Bureaus

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In 2012 United Credit Bureau achieved high rates of growth 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the beginning of January 2013 the United Credit Bureau credit history database equaled to 93 million. Thus, compared to the January 2012, the volume of UCB database increased … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Russia, Security & Safety

The Board of the University of Copenhagen has decided to appoint Ralf Hemmingsen Rector until 1 March 2017

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1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Board of the University of Copenhagen has decided to appoint Ralf Hemmingsen Rector until 1 March 2017. Ralf Hemmingsen has been Rector since November 2005 and his term will therefore total over 11 years. The position … Read the full press release →

Posted in Denmark, Education, Healthcare

Digital Agenda: Commission insists German operators should not be allowed special treatment on mobile rates

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Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has halted plans of the German telecoms regulator (BNetzA) which could result in mobile termination rates (MTR) more than 80% higher than in many other Member States. This could mean that German consumers pay … Read the full press release →

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

The design of the Loewe Reference ID television set has won the coveted iF gold award 2013

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Award-winning Loewe Reference ID Kronach. 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The design of the Loewe Reference ID television set has won the coveted iF gold award 2013. The television with its minimalist design is a masterpiece of craftsmanship, exclusive materials and high … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Media, Technology

Applus+ IDIADA successfully completes World’s most powerful prototype electric sports car

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Volar-e presentation Applus+ IDIADA successfully completes World’s most powerful prototype electric sports car. The project undertaken by the Spanish company on behalf of the European Commission shows that electric vehicles can have sporty performance. BARCELONA, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Applus+ IDIADA, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Science, Spain, Sports, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Frédéric Fabre Appointed Managing Director of Peugeot Scooters (Peugeot Motocycles)

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1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Effective 1 March, Frédéric Fabre has been appointed Managing Director of Peugeot Scooters (Peugeot Motocycles), replacing Pierre-Louis Colin. Mr Fabre, 48, is a graduate of the École des Mines de Paris and has a business degree from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Management

Airbus Corporate Foundation and Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen send humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees in Turkey

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35 tonnes of blankets, food and medicine shipped on Turkish Airlines A310-F Blagnac,  1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Airbus Corporate Foundation and its partners Luftfahrt ohne Grenzen / Wings of Help (LOG), Turkish Airlines and Fraport AG have transported 35 tonnes … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Germany, Non Profit, Society

EIB to increase lending for growth and jobs in Europe

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1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) gives an exceptional response for exceptional times in the on-going financial and economic crisis of the European Union. The EIB Group will significantly step up its lending activities for the 2013 to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment, Society

Electric race car Volar-e shows powerful capabilities

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Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the capabilities of the Volar-e, one the most powerful electric cars ever made, will be demonstrated during the demanding Formula 1 test days in the Circuit de Catalunya (Barcelona), in the presence of European Commission Vice … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Investment, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

University of St Andrews: Food for thought

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Fife is a leading light in the UK’s local food revolution, according to the organisers of a special event held in St Andrews today (Wednesday 20 February 2013). 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The event, run by experts at the University of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Environment, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Society, United Kingdom

Europe’s space industry – competing globally in a complex sector

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Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Space is at the service of the European citizens. Many of the systems and services that are today essential for our well-being and security depend directly or indirectly on space. Without being aware, European citizens rely on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Science, Technology

The Chairman of Red Eléctrica de España inaugurates the exhibition ‘The electricity highway behind the wall socket’ in Seville

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As a result of a public-private collaboration agreement between REE and CSIC – The exhibition is on display at the “Casa de la Ciencia”, a popular science space of the CSIC in Seville, and informs and raises awareness amongst the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Spain

EU initiates anti-dumping investigation on solar glass from China

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Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of solar glass from China. The initiation is based on a complaint lodged by the association EU ProSun Glass, which claims solar glass from China is being dumped … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Industrial, International Trade

The University of Nottingham: University medical practice in fine health

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1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Students’ well-being has never been in better hands, after The University of Nottingham Health Service received two nominations for the 2013 British Medical Journal’s (BMJ) Group Awards. Shortlisted for the ‘Primary Care Team of the Year’ gong for the third … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, United Kingdom

‘Smart Borders’: for an open and secure Europe

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Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Why do we need ‘smart borders’? Travel flows at the external borders of the EU are increasing and are expected to increase even more in the future. Border crossings at the air borders alone could increase by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Society, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

ICELANDAIR GROUP HF. – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 13 MARCH 2013

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1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Notice to convene extr. general meeting ICELANDAIR GROUP HF. – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 13 MARCH 2013 Hilton Reykjavik Nordica at 4.30 pm Agenda The Board of Director’s report on the Company’s operations in the past year shall … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Iceland, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Avoiding damage from space debris – space surveillance and tracking proposal

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Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Space debris poses a risk to our space infrastructure and to the space services we rely on in our daily lives and to our safety on earth. Economic losses for European satellite operators stemming from collisions or … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, European Union, Government, Security & Safety, Society, Technology

EU provides €144 million for new research on rare diseases

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Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today, on Rare Disease Day 2013, announced €144 million of new funding for 26 research projects on rare diseases. The projects will help improve the lives of some of the 30 million Europeans suffering from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Investment, Society

Merck Serono: Phase III Trial of Cilengitide Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma

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Patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma and methylated MGMT gene promoter status did not live significantly longer when treated with cilengitide plus chemoradiotherapy Darmstadt, Germany, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Merck Serono, a division of Merck, Darmstadt, Germany, announced today that the Phase III CENTRICa trial … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

EU trade agreement with Peru goes live – Colombia’s next in line

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Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Trade barriers between the EU and Peru will be lifted as of 1 March 2013, when the EU’s ambitious and comprehensive trade agreement concluded with Peru and Colombia in 2012 will be provisionally applied with Peru. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Law, Politics

Genzyme Announces Positive New Data from Two Phase 3 Studies for Oral Eliglustat Tartrate for Gaucher Disease

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Paris, France – 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and its subsidiary Genzyme today announced positive new data from the Phase 3 ENGAGE and ENCORE studies of eliglustat tartrate, its investigational oral therapy for Gaucher disease type 1. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

Rail – statement by Vice President Kallas following today’s ECJ rulings (Spain, Hungary, Germany, Austria)

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Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the ECJ has ruled in four infringement cases brought by the Commission concerning the extent of independence from other rail operators required of an infrastructure manager under the 1st railway package. Speaking after the judgment, Vice President … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Hungary, Infrastructure & Utilities, Law, Politics, Spain, Transportation & Logistics

Mit mehr Möglichkeiten mehr erreichen: White Paper von Experian zeigt Wege zur Optimierung von E-Mail-Marketingkampagnen auf

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Düsseldorf, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Was macht E-Mail Marketing erfolgreich? Ist es eine intelligent gewählte Betreffzeile in der E-Mail für den Kunden? Eine minimale Bouncerate? Oder vielleicht ein geschicktes Remarketing? Im Rahmen eines aktuellen White Papers „E-Mail Marketing Trends: Mehr Möglichkeiten. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing, Technology

EURid: Registrar Satisfaction Survey 2012 results

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Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The results of our latest registrar satisfaction survey are now available. The most important finding of the survey is that 94% of the registrars that took part were either satisfied or extremely satisfied with our overall … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, Technology

CO2: MEPs want ETS exception for intercontinental flights and progress in ICAO

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1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A proposal temporarily to suspend the EU CO2 Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for intercontinental flights, so as to enable International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to agree worldwide measures, was backed by the Environment Committee on Tuesday. MEPs … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Transportation & Logistics, Travel