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

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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 →

Posted in Automotive, Non Profit, Society, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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

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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 →

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

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

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• 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 →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Portugal

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

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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 →

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

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

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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 →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland

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

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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 →

Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Politics

UGent-onderzoekster ontrafelt rol van nieuw gen in huidkanker

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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 →

Posted in Belgium, Education, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society

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

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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 →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, Small Business, Society

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

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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 →

Posted in Awards, Business, Finland, Marketing, Spain, Technology, Telecom

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

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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 →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Transportation & Logistics, Ukraine

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

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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 →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, Healthcare, News, Non Profit, Society, Travel, United Kingdom

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

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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 →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Law, Retail, Society

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

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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 →

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

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

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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 →

Posted in Education, Internet & Online, Technology, United Kingdom

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

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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 →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Security & Safety, Technology, Travel

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

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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 →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Russia

Eurocopter: A global leader endorses the EC175

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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 →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Technology

Barroso congratulated Dr Joseph Muscat following electoral victory in Malta

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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 →

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

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

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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 →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom

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

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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 →

Posted in Education, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Society, Technology

abertis ended 2012 with improvements in all of its main financial

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Barcelona, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2013 the Group will focus on integrating the new toll road assets acquired in Brazil and Chile, increasing its international presence and further improving the efficient management of its businesses abertis ended 2012 with improvements in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain, Transportation & Logistics

Richard Bruton on EU-US Free Trade Agreement: potential for over €100 billion in additional economic activity

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12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister Bruton will today meet senior figures from President Obama’s administration in Washington DC as part of a drive to achieve progress on a new EU-US Free Trade Agreement during the Irish Presidency of the EU Council. … Read the full press release →

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

Redes Energéticas Nacionais To Set Up An R&D Centre In Portugal

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12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais today signed an agreement with CEPRI – China Electric Power Research Institute (representing State Grid International Development), to establish a Research and Development Centre for energy in Portugal. Prestigious universities in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Portugal, Science