Daily Archives: 8, March 2013

Notice to attend Skanska’s Annual Shareholders’ meeting April 11, 2013

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8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In accordance with NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB’s Rule Book for Issuers, Skanska AB hereby announces the content of the notice to attend the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on April 11, 2013. The notice will be published on www.skanska.com/group on March … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Management, Sweden

Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for Environment: Sustainable use of phosphorus

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1st European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference – opening of the second day of the conference Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Yesterday, a clear message was delivered on the importance of rapidly moving to more efficient use of phosphorus. Scientists, business, Ministers set out … Read the full press release →

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

Skanska has been awarded a contract to operate and maintain oil fields in the department of Casanare, Colombia

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8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska to operate and maintain oil and gas installations in Colombia for USD 51 M, about SEK 331 M. The contract is a joint venture with a local company. The total amount of the contract is USD 70 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Sweden

Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative, appoints new Heads of EU Delegations to Canada, Indonesia, Israel and Mexico

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Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU High Representative Catherine Ashton appoints new Heads of EU Delegations to Canada, Indonesia, Israel and Mexico Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, announced today the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

University of Nottingham and Nottingham Children’s Hospital: Major national NHS Innovation award for brain tumour awareness campaign

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8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of brain tumours in children under 18 years has won a major national NHS Innovation award for its work in improving early cancer diagnosis. The HeadSmart Be Brain Tumour … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Education, Healthcare, Science, United Kingdom

EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers approved proposals on the mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters at a Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Brussels

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Irish Justice Minister secures agreement on European Protection Order 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Justice and Home Affairs Ministers approved proposals on the mutual recognition of protection measures in civil matters at a Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting in Brussels … Read the full press release →

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

Cassidian successfully performed the maiden flight of the ATLANTE Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

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The ATLANTE programme is the most important technological and industrial initiative in the Spanish unmanned air vehicle sector. First flight took place today at Rozas airfield in Lugo Lugo/Spain,  8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian today successfully performed the maiden flight of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Spain, Technology

The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the joint-venture between Allianz SE and VW Financial Services AG

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Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint-venture between Allianz SE and VW Financial Services AG. Allianz SE (Germany) is an international insurance and financial services provider. VW Financial … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Insurance, Law

Nordic Aviation Capital confirms that it has leased one ATR 72-500, MSN 789 to Airlinair

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8-3-2013 — /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 →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

STRABAG: Neuer Nutzer für das „Büro am Kulturpark“

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8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Der Projektentwickler STRABAG Real Estate kann für sein neues Wiesbadener Bürogebäude „Büro am Kulturpark“ an der Mainzer Straße zwei neue Mieter verzeichnen: Ab Ende 2013 werden als Hauptmieter das Pharmaunternehmen AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co KG sowie … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Real Estate

National dialogue among Bahrain’s conflicting parties is seen as hopeful by MEPs

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8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — National dialogue among Bahrain’s conflicting parties is seen as hopeful by MEPs, despite concerns about ongoing violations of human rights. However, to be truly democratic, this dialogue must also include civil society and the political opposition, MEPs … Read the full press release →

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

UGent lanceert campagne rond integratie van hogeschoolopleidingen

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8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deze week start de communicatiecampagne rond de integratie van de academische hogeschoolopleidingen aan de UGent. Door de integratiebeweging worden ongeveer 6.800 hogeschoolstudenten vanaf academiejaar 2013-14 student aan de Universiteit Gent. Tegelijk verwelkomt de UGent ruim 600 personeelsleden … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education

EU stands ready to support developing countries realize the benefits of a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

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Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht have joined forces to help secure a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement as part of global efforts to increase trade’s contribution to development. The EU’s support … Read the full press release →

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

Mobile World Congress: Nokia announced a range of new applications for Nokia Lumia and Nokia Asha devices

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Latest imaging, location and social applications deliver many features unique to Nokia – Burton and GoPro build exclusive experiences using Nokia imaging technology enablers – Exclusive Foursquare for Nokia Lumia app leverages voice integration and augmented reality technology – WhatsApp … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Internet & Online, Spain, Technology, Telecom

European Commissioner for Education and Culture Androulla Vassiliou pledges support for Jeremy Irons campaign against plastic waste

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Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commissioner for Education and Culture Androulla Vassiliou met the Oscar-winning actor Jeremy Irons today (7 March 2013) to discuss his recent film documentary, Trashed, which highlights the huge impact of global waste on the environment and human … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Belgium, Education, Entertainment, Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Zumtobel AG nine-month report (May 2012 – January 2013)

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Weak business environment impacts on Zumtobel Group, but structural adjustment measures take effect Continued dynamic growth with LED products (plus 55.4%) Group revenues fade by 1.8% to EUR 946.5 million (prior year: EUR 964.2 million) Adjusted EBIT totals EUR 29.5 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial

The European Investment Bank today priced its second new benchmark Euro Area Reference Note (EARN) of 2013.

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Strong Asian and central bank demand for EIB EUR 4bn 7-year EARN Transaction driven by strong demand from Asia and central banks, complemented by granular distribution to European investors Refreshes yield curve with a liquid size 7-year EARN 8-3-2013 — … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg

Meeting between Russian and Vietnamese business circles organised by VTB

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8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 28 February — 1 March 2013, a meeting between Russian and Vietnamese business circles was organised under the auspices of VTB Bank. During their visit to Vietnam, leading VTB managers met with representatives of the national leadership. First Deputy President and Chairman … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Russia

President Barroso: “The logic of interdependence and its consequences”

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José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Building Bridges Conference/Brussels 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Mr President, Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great honour and pleasure to welcome to Brussels President Shimon Peres. I am glad he has accepted … Read the full press release →

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

Skanska UK has acquired a highways operations and maintenance business from Atkins for GBP18M

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8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska UK has acquired a highways operations and maintenance business from Atkins for GBP 18 M, about SEK 186 M on a debt free basis. Of this, GBP 2 M, about SEK 21 M, is deferred and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Sweden, United Kingdom

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Exim Bank signed a EUR 150 million loan to mitigate climate change in India

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8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Exim Bank signed a EUR 150 million loan for financing investments that will contribute to the mitigation of climate change. The EIB loan will make long term financing available for investments … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg, Society

Norwegian web newspaper Nettavisen, which is owned by Egmont and Amedia, has achieved its best result ever

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8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In Norway, Nettavisen, which is an exclusively internet-based newspaper, came out of 2012 with a profit of 8.5 million Norwegian Kroner before taxes. The turnover was approximately 85 million NOK and even though the exact numbers are … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Norway, Technology

The European Union and its Member States move to improve conservation measures for Polar Bears

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8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union and its Member States announced today (Thursday 7th March), at the 16th meeting of the Parties to the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) that it was tabling a new proposal … Read the full press release →

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

Icelandic and EU local authorities join forces for Iceland’s road to Europe

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Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The newly-established Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) between the Committee of the Regions (CoR) and Icelandic local authorities held its inaugural meeting today in Reykjavík, Iceland. The JCC, which brings together local and regional representatives from the EU Member States … Read the full press release →

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

Sir Peter Mansfield autobiography tells his story of MRI

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8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the age of 15 he was told he didn’t have the qualifications to become a scientist. Today Sir Peter Mansfield, from The University of Nottingham, holds a Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine for his role … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Karel De Gucht: EU-Vietnam Trade Negotiations: Renovation and Openness

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Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Public Administration / Hanoi, Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam,  8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Professors, Students, Ladies and gentlemen, More open economies and more open societies are the reality of today’s world. Faster and radically innovative communications … Read the full press release →

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

New Composition of the Board of Directors of Sanofi

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Paris, France, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At its meeting held on March 5, 2013, the Board of Directors of Sanofi decided to propose the appointment of a new independent Director, Mrs. Fabienne Lecorvaisier, during the General Shareholders’ meeting of May 3, 2013. … Read the full press release →

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

Štefan Füle welcomed the deal on Ljubljanska Banka (Slovenia-Croatia)

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Brussels,  8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle welcomed the news from Ljubljana and Zagreb that a mutually acceptable solution to the Ljubljanska Banka issue has been found. “I consider this to be a good … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Slovenia