Daily Archives: 7, March 2013

Nuclear safety in Europe – Two years after Fukushima

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Immediately after the accident in the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan on March 11, 2011, the European Union decided to reassess the level of nuclear safety in all nuclear power plants in the EU. This was the first … Read the full press release

The Royal Saudi Air Force has formally inducted into service the Airbus Military A330 MRTT new generation tanker/transport aircraft

Royal Saudi Air Force accepts Airbus Military A330 MRTT into fleet Madrid, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khaled bin Sultan dedicated the aircraft at a ceremony at Riyadh Airbase on 25 February. The aircraft is the first of … Read the full press release

EU citizens think more women in power in developing countries would make a positive difference

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the eve of International Women’s Day 2013, a new Eurobarometer shows that 78% of Europeans think that having more women in positions of political power in developing countries would ‘make things better’. In fact, over three … Read the full press release

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one ATR 42-600, MSN 1004 to Seacons Trading Pte. Ltd.

7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft. NAC is the largest turboprop lessor in the world. The company provides aircraft … Read the full press release

Commission proposes €3.9 million from Globalisation Fund to help former tobacco workers in Austria

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to provide Austria with €3.9 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 270 workers made redundant by Austria Tabak GmbH and by 14 suppliers and downstream producers with … Read the full press release

Gleich zwei Projektentwicklungen der STRABAG Real Estate preisverdächtig

MILANEO Stuttgart für MIPIM-Award und Forum Mittelrhein Koblenz für immobilienmanager.AWARD nominiert 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Für die Kölner STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE), eine der bundesweit größten Projektentwicklungsgesellschaften, beginnt das Frühjahr möglicherweise gleich mit zwei renommierten Auszeichnungen der Immobilienbranche: MILANEO in … Read the full press release

UGent: Chinees bezoek aan de faculteit Diergeneeskunde

7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Momenteel is een Chinese delegatie op bezoek in Oost-Vlaanderen in het kader van een project van de provincie en de faculteit Diergeneeskunde van de UGent om het bekende Belgisch witblauw runderras (BWB) te promoten in China. Drie … Read the full press release

Mobile World Congress: Nokia announced plans to extend high-end innovations to more people in more markets

– Nokia Lumia 720 and Nokia Lumia 520 deliver high-end Lumia innovation to more affordable price points – Nokia 105 and the Nokia 301 add aspirational Lumia experiences to mobile phones – HERE expands its reach – Developers gain access to exclusive Nokia technology – Nokia and Microsoft sharpen focus … Read the full press release

LIKE! Mag: New Mystery-Magazine from Burda France

Line-extension of the successful crime stories title “Le Nouveau Détective” Munich, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mystery and crime on a bi-monthly basis offers Burda’s new magazine LIKE! Mag launched today, March 6th 2013. It will contain investigative articles as well … Read the full press release

The European Commission proposed €3.6 million from Globalisation Fund for former workers of Agile S.r.l. in Italy

Employment: Commission proposes €3.6 million from Globalisation Fund for former workers of Agile S.r.l. in Italy Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to provide Italy with €3.6 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help … Read the full press release

Contemporary lighting art by Zumtobel at the Kunstkammer Wien

One of Austria’s most important cultural projects is the reopening of the Kunstkammer (cabinet of art) in Vienna.  Zumtobel was able to make an essential contribution ensuring the state-of-the-art presentation of this unique collection by providing a very special lighting … Read the full press release

Environment: What should we do about plastic waste? New Green Paper opens EU-wide reflection

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Plastic has become an unavoidable material in our modern world. Plastics are versatile and durable, but this durability can make disposal problematic. A Green Paper published by the European Commission today aims to launch a structured discussion … Read the full press release

VTB stock was upgraded to Quote List A, 1st level (A1 MICEX) on the Moscow Exchange

7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 28 February 2013, VTB stock was upgraded to Quote List A, 1st level (A1 MICEX) on the Moscow Exchange. A1 is the top level quotation list on MICEX. The stock included in this list is eligible for … Read the full press release

Skanska invests EUR 46 M in Green Court Bucharest office project in Bucharest, Romania

7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska invests EUR 46 M, about SEK 397 M, in the first building of Green Court Bucharest office project located in Bucharest, Romania. The investment comprises of project phase I and the garage for phase II. The … Read the full press release

EURid will attend WorldHostingDays (WHD.global) from 19 – 21 March in Rust, Germany

.eu connects with international hosting industry at WorldHostingDays Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EURid, the .eu registry, will attend WorldHostingDays (WHD.global) from 19 – 21 March in Rust, Germany, to raise awareness of .eu and liaise with .eu registrars and other industry professionals. … Read the full press release

TrustNordisk: Danish films sold well in Berlin

“Nymphomaniac” has been sold to the US and Canada, “The Keeper of Lost Causes” to the UK and Australia. TrustNordisk, one of the largest Scandinavian sales agents, report a round of really good sales at the Berlin Film Festival. “We … Read the full press release

New ‘black symbol’ for medicinal products (Q&A)

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Questions and answers: New ‘black symbol’ for medicinal products What is the black symbol? The black symbol is an inverted equilateral black triangle to be included in product information for certain categories of medicinal products. The symbol … Read the full press release

Possible Greek state aid to Larco General Mining and Metallurgical Company S.A. is investigated by The European Commission

State aid: Commission opens in-depth inquiry into possible Greek state aid to Larco General Mining and Metallurgical Company S.A. Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to verify whether State support measures granted by Greece to … Read the full press release

Technicolor 2012 Solide Performance

7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Technicolor 2012 Solide Performance Croissance du chiffre d’affaires tirée par le segment Technologie et Télecharger le PDF la division Maison Connectée EBITDA ajusté et génération de trésorerie en hausse vs. 2011 et supérieurs aux objectifs Amélioration significative de … Read the full press release

The European Commission opens in-depth investigation into state measures in favour of Hellenic Defence Systems S.A.

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to find out if State support measures granted by Greece in favour of Hellenic Defence Systems S.A. (HDS, or Ellinika Amyntika Systimata A.E. – EAS in Greek) comply with … Read the full press release

The University of Nottingham: LGBT people have been identified as the most likely group to face discrimination when it comes to end of life care

7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This finding from consultation for the English End of Life Care Strategy is why The Last Outing project, led by researchers at The University of Nottingham, wants to gather the experiences and concerns of LGBT people 60 and over regarding end … Read the full press release

The European Commission opened in-depth investigation into public funding of five Dutch professional football clubs

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to find out whether measures of five municipalities in the Netherlands in favour of local professional football clubs comply with EU State aid rules. None of those measures, taken … Read the full press release

Sanofi and Regeneron Report Positive Proof-of-Concept Data for Dupilumab, an IL-4R alpha Antibody, in Atopic Dermatitis

Phase 1b Data Presented at Late Breaking Session of 71st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology Paris, France and Tarrytown, NY, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) today announced that pooled … Read the full press release

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to find out whether an exemption for large electricity consumers from network charges granted in Germany since 2011 constitutes state aid

State aid: Commission opens in-depth inquiry into potential aid for large electricity consumers exempted from network charges in Germany Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to find out whether an exemption for large electricity consumers … Read the full press release