Daily Archives: 13, March 2013

European Commission: the economic crisis is expected to have a major impact on the drugs market

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Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The economic crisis is expected to have a major impact on the drugs market, for example through an increase of demand for illicit drugs, according to the findings of a study published today by the European … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Society

Philips announces the launch of its IntelliSpace eCareManager 3.9 health care platform

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Philips introduces breakthrough graphical dashboard to advance its eICU telehealth offering New Orleans, La., USA, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announces the launch of its IntelliSpace eCareManager 3.9 health care platform, powered by orb, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Healthcare, Netherlands, Technology

Pre-summit debate: austerity versus growth, concerns about Hungary

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Excessive austerity is stifling growth, yet the EU cannot simply spend its way out of the crisis, MEPs admitted in Wednesday’s debate on efforts to revive the EU economy, held with a view to the Spring European Council starting on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Hungary, Politics, Society

The European Union steps up its efforts to fight against world hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition

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New EU policy to improve nutrition across the world and save millions of lives Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union steps up its efforts to fight against world hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition. This is the goal of a new … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Non Profit, Politics, Society

Atos Worldline announces major developments in its Sips e-payment platform

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Leading the way in the fully cross-channel buying journey 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in hi-tech transactional services, announces major developments in its Sips e-payment platform. This payment solution is number one on the European market with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Security & Safety, Technology

Experts have disabled a unique member of the signalling proteins which are essential for the development of the malaria parasite

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Research could help to disrupt the life cycle of the mosquito 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — They have produced a mutant lacking the ancient bacterial Shewanella-like protein phosphatase known as SHLP1 (pronounced ‘shelph’). This mutant is unable to complete its complex life … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, United Kingdom

New EU policy to improve nutrition across the world and save millions of lives

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EU action on nutrition in development cooperation Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Through its development cooperation, the EU has played a leading role in tackling hunger for many years and is the world’s largest donor in supporting global food security and sustainable … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Non Profit, Politics, Society

Apoyo Logístico Aéreo will expand its fleet of EC135s ordering a third helicopter for its all-Eurocopter inventory of light twin-engine rotorcraft

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Mexican operator Apoyo Logístico Aéreo will expand its fleet of EC135s for operations to off-shore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, ordering a third helicopter for its all- Eurocopter inventory of light twin-engine rotorcraft Las Vegas, Nevada, 13-3-2013 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France

Parliament’s mandate to negotiate the EU budget for 2014-2020 with the EU member states’ Irish Presidency was approved in a resolution on Wednesday

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Long-term EU budget negotiations: EP sets out its stance 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Parliament’s mandate to negotiate the EU budget for 2014-2020 with the EU member states’ Irish Presidency was approved in a resolution on Wednesday. Parliament rejects the 8 February … Read the full press release →

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

NOTICE of the Annual General Meeting of FLSmidth & Co. A/S

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Company Announcement to the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority No. 04-2013, 11 March 2013 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Board of Directors hereby calls the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 5 April 2013 at 16.00 (CET) at Radisson Blu … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Management

The Casino group releases its 2012 consolidated financial statements

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Paris, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Casino group releases its 2012 consolidated financial statements. They are available on the Group’s website : http://www.groupe-casino.fr/IMG/pdf/Etats_financiers_consolides_2012.pdf The English version of these consolidated financial statements will be available next week. This release does not constitute an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, France

Decisions made by the Annual General Meeting of Pöyry PLC

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13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of Pöyry PLC was held on 7 March 2013. The AGM adopted Pöyry PLC’s annual accounts and granted the members of the Board of Directors and the persons that acted as President … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Management

Husqvarna Group to invest SEK 1 billion in a new production facility for manufacturing of chainsaw chains in Huskvarna, Sweden

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13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Husqvarna Group has decided to invest in a new production facility for manufacturing of chainsaw chains in Huskvarna, Sweden, where the Group already manufactures professional chainsaws, brush cutters and trimmers. The Group will also invest in expanded … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Sweden, Technology

Philips: First full-field digital mammography (FFDM) imaging to set the stage for future Single-Shot Spectral Imaging applications

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First full-field digital mammography (FFDM) imaging to set the stage for future Single-Shot Spectral Imaging applications Andover, Mass., 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announces 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Government, Healthcare, Netherlands, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology

Siim Kallas on passenger rights revision

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Vice-President Siim Kallas press statement on passenger rights revision Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good morning everyone. I hate being stranded at the airport. And I am sure most, if not all of you, hate it too. It’s bad enough if you … Read the full press release →

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

Shortlist for global 2nd IT Challenge on Connected Car – 15 teams from universities across the world will be judged by panel with Renault and Atos

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The continued hunt for the IT stars of the future – Atos announces shortlist for global 2nd IT Challenge on Connected Car Paris, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Atos, an international IT services company and Worldwide IT Partner for the International … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Education, France, Internet & Online, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

To comply with the Lisbon Treaty and make room for Croatia 12 EU member states would each lose one seat at the next European elections

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EP seats after 2014 elections: no member state to lose more than one MEP 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To comply with the 751-seat limit set by the Lisbon Treaty and make room for Croatia, 12 EU member states would each lose … Read the full press release →

Posted in Croatia, European Union, Government, Politics

Nokia is filing its annual report on Form 20-F for 2012 with the US SEC revealing additional information on its agreement with Microsoft

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Espoo, Finland, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nokia announced that it is today filing its annual report on Form 20-F for 2012 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In the report, Nokia reiterates longer-term financial targets, and provides additional information in … Read the full press release →

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

Multiannual Financial Framework: Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore commits to working with EP for agreement in first half of 2013, in the interests of jobs and growth

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13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following today’s resolution by the European Parliament on the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework, the Irish Presidency acknowledged the Parliament’s views and committed to step up negotiations in the weeks ahead. Tánaiste – Another step has now been … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

University of Nottingham’s technology part of breakthrough study aimed at developing the first comprehensive model of a fully functioning fetal heart

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Technology developed at The University of Nottingham has been used in a breakthrough study aimed at developing the first comprehensive model of a fully functioning fetal heart. 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The abdominal fetal ECG device, designed originally by academics in … Read the full press release →

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