Daily Archives: 12, March 2013

abertis launches an initiative to provide disabled drivers with free VIA-T devices to make motorway use as easy as possible

Disabled drivers with a valid driving licence and disability card issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Family Affairs of the Generalitat of Catalonia are entitled to a free VIA-T device and other special benefits. This pioneering joint initiative … Read the full press release

The Council adopted Multiannual Framework for the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights

Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted today, without discussion, a decision establishing the Multiannual Framework for the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for 2013-2017 (10449/12). According to the regulation establishing the Agency¹, the thematic areas of its activity shall be determined … Read the full press release

REN made a profit of 123.9 million euros, which is a yoy increase of around 2.7%

• Net Income grows 2.7% to EUR 123.9M • EBITDA advances 8.9% to EUR 514.6M  • Service quality indicators are the best ever 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — REN made a profit of 123.9 million euros, which is a yoy increase of around 2.7%. Also … Read the full press release

Council prolonged the EU restrictive measures in response to serious human rights violations in Iran by 12 months

Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following a review, the Council prolonged the EU restrictive measures in response to serious human rights violations in Iran by 12 months. The Council also added 9 persons responsible for serious human rights violations to the list of … Read the full press release

Institute of Veterinary Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Zurich: Selectively Manipulating protein modifications

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Protein activity is strictly regulated. Incorrect or poor protein regulation can lead to uncontrolled growth and thus cancer or chronic inflammation. Members of the Institute of Veterinary Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Zurich have … Read the full press release

Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy welcomes Parliament adoption of the Energy Infrastructure Regulation

Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Energy said today: “This is really a breakthrough and will give a big push to much needed infrastructure: Rather than waiting up to 12 years or longer for a permit, developers of crucial cross-border infrastructure … Read the full press release

UGent-onderzoekster ontrafelt rol van nieuw gen in huidkanker

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Uit onderzoek van Gent-wetenschapper Ophélia Maertens aan Harvard Medical School, blijkt dat het eiwit ‘neurofibromine’ (NF1) samenwerkt met het BRAF-gen bij het ontstaan van kwaadaardig melanoom. Dit soort melanomen zou doeltreffend behandeld kunnen worden met een combinatie … Read the full press release

Michel Barnier: I warmly welcome the European Parliament’s vote on our proposals to create Europe-wide funds for venture capital and for social businesses

Statement by Commissioner Michel Barnier as proposals to create European funds for venture capital and social businesses are agreed by the European Parliament Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “I warmly welcome the European Parliament’s vote on our proposals to create Europe-wide funds … Read the full press release

Nokia Asha 305 won a GSMA Global Mobile Award for ‘Best Feature Phone or Entry Level Phone’ during Mobile World Congress 2013

Barcelona, Spain, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nokia today announced that the Nokia Asha 305 won a GSMA Global Mobile Award for ‘Best Feature Phone or Entry Level Phone’ during Mobile World Congress 2013. The Nokia Asha 305 edged out two other Nokia … Read the full press release

The European Investment Bank provides EUR41m to finance a programme focused on modernising and upgrading Ukraine’s air navigation system.

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a EUR 41 million loan to finance a comprehensive programme implemented by the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Service Enterprise (UkSATSE), focused on modernising and upgrading Ukraine’s air navigation system. The … Read the full press release

2013 Teenage Cancer Trust line up announced, report LondonTown.com

Noel Gallagher’s handpicked musical line up promises to thrill at Royal Albert Hall charity gigs 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This March the Teenage Cancer Trust returns to the Royal Albert Hall. The charity, whose long standing relationship with the music sphere … Read the full press release

EU shoppers will get easier access to rapid, cheap and impartial mediation in disputes with traders

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU shoppers will get easier access to rapid, cheap and impartial mediation in disputes with traders over goods or services thanks to two new laws voted by Parliament on Tuesday. They aim to help shoppers to avoid … Read the full press release

The Eurozone countries’ budgets will be better democratically controlled, thanks to the “two pack” economic governance legislation

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The next round of EU economic governance legislation will do more to deliver growth and the European Commission’s new powers to vet Eurozone countries’ budgets will be better democratically controlled, thanks to the “two pack” economic governance … Read the full press release

The University of Nottingham will offer free courses online as part of a new venture run by the Open University

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Nottingham will offer free courses online as part of a new venture run by the Open University. The University has joined Futurelearn — an online platform offering free course content from the UK’s top … Read the full press release

Senior EU and INTERPOL officials will inaugurate the establishment of a real-time passport control capacity at Tripoli International Airport

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Senior EU and INTERPOL officials will today inaugurate the establishment of a real-time passport control capacity at Tripoli International Airport. The EU and INTERPOL, in partnership with the Libyan authorities, are launching a key stage of a … Read the full press release

The acquisition of TNK-BP by Rosneft has been cleared by the European Commission

Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of sole control of TNK-BP by OJSC Oil Company Rosneft of Russia. The Commission carefully examined the effects of the proposed transaction. As for all state-owned companies, … Read the full press release

Eurocopter: A global leader endorses the EC175

Bristow Group, a world-leading provider of transportation services for the offshore energy industry, today signed an agreement for up to 12 EC175s – marking the latest major acquisition of Eurocopter’s rotorcraft, which sets new standards in the medium-sized twin-engine helicopter … Read the full press release

Barroso congratulated Dr Joseph Muscat following electoral victory in Malta

Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President Barroso congratulates Dr Joseph Muscat following electoral victory in Malta José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, congratulates Dr Joseph Muscat for the electoral success obtained in the Maltese elections. “In my own name and … Read the full press release

Atos Worldline and Telekom Deutschland signed for a new biometric authentication and identification system for cashless and cardless payments

Atos Worldline to develop and operate a new biometric authentication and identification system for cashless and cardless payments for Telekom Deutschland Frankfurt, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in hi-tech transactional services, signed a framework agreement with Telekom … Read the full press release

European Economic and Social Committee: Education is the path to a better Internet and Social Committee

To make the Internet safer, European countries should favour education and empowerment over centralized policing, argues the European Economic and Social Committee 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Social networking and new online technologies have triggered the development of flexible communication tools across … Read the full press release