Daily Archives: 18, March 2013

Statement by Jeroen Dijsselbloem, the Eurogroup President, on Cyprus

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The Eurogroup held a teleconference this evening to take stock of the situation in Cyprus  18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I recall that the political agreement reached on 16 March on the cornerstones of the adjustment programme and the financing envelope for Cyprus … Read the full press release →

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

Atos and Kaltura Partner to Market Next Generation Video Solutions

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Flexible video solutions to be offered to customers worldwide to enhance communication, learning, and collaboration Paris and London, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Atos, an international IT services company, and Kaltura, a leading video platform, announced a global partnership today, geared towards … Read the full press release →

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

A new three-year strategy for Belarus adobted by EBRD

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18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new three-year EBRD strategy for Belarus reaffirms the Bank’s strong commitment to supporting the country’s 9.5 million people through projects which contribute to the development of the private sector and improve the environment. The new strategy continues an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, United Kingdom

Cassidian CyberSecurity and Netasq launch new Approach to combat cyber attacks in the Middle East

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Cassidian CyberSecurity and its subsidiary Netasq use sponsorship of Cyber Defence Summit in Oman to highlight increasing risks posed by Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) Comprehensive response plan for organizations affected by APTs Muscat, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian CyberSecurity and Netasq used … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission to amend this year’s EU budget to take into account the impact of Croatia’s accession to the EU

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Brussels, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission proposes today to amend this year’s EU budget to take into account the impact of Croatia’s accession to the EU. The proposed increase amounts to EUR 655.1 million in commitments1 (0.4% of the 2013 budget) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Croatia, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

Savills expanded its global network by forming a new association in the Philippines with KMC MAG Group

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18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — International real estate advisor Savills has expanded its global network by forming a new association in the Philippines with KMC MAG Group. The alliance increases Savills presence in Southeast Asia and gives the firm a foothold in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Real Estate, United Kingdom

Umeå University: How chronic stress accelerates Alzheimer’s disease

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18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Why does chronic stress lead to increased risk for dementia? The answer may lie in the elevation of stress steroids that is seen in the brain during stress, Sara K. Bengtsson suggests in the thesis she is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, Sweden

Energy and transport in the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood will be a key focus of new EU funding

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Brussels, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Energy and transport sectors in the countries of the Eastern and Southern Neighbourhood will be a key focus of new EU funding approved today by the European Commission. The Commission decided to allocate EUR 200 million to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

Boats and Goats prepare for Easter Sunday showdown

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Easter eggs will be on hold until the completion of the 4.30pm Boat and Goat Races 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Last year, months of dedication on and off the water were ruined by a rogue swimmer trying to make a point; … Read the full press release →

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Solvay Group FY and Q4 2012 Financial Review

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18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Highlights Q4 2012 Net sales € 2,989 m, up 4% yoy with stable volumes, prices +2%, forex +2% Adj. REBITDA at € 430 m, up 22% yoy Specialty Polymers and Consumer Chemicals continued delivering yoy double-digit growth, whilst … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Industrial

Gorenje opened their first showroom in Brazil

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Velenje, Sao Paulo, Brazilija, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Gorenje opened their first showroom in Brazil. It is located in the metropolis of Sao Paulo, in the popular Avenida Brasil. The showroom offers a choice of Gorenje appliances of the highest price … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, International Trade, Marketing, Slovenia

Aberdeen International Airport interim MD announcement

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18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It has been confirmed that the former MD of Stansted Airport is set to take the reins, on an interim basis, at Aberdeen International. Current MD Derek Provan has taken up a secondment at Heathrow as Director … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

The European Investment Bank supports EADS Group’s innovation and R&D programmes with EUR 300m

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Luxembourg/Amsterdam, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and EADS have announced the signature of a EUR 300 million finance contract in support of EADS Group’s innovation and R&D programmes. This loan reflects the long-standing quality partnership that has formed … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg, Netherlands

Hartmut Mehdorn resigned from the Board of Directors of Air Berlin PLC

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18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Hartmut Mehdorn resigned from his position as Non-Executive Director with immediate effect at today’s meeting of the Board of Directors of Air Berlin PLC. He had been a member of the Board of Directors of Air Berlin … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Germany, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

L’UCL participe à un Honours College transfrontalier

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18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Le 20 mars 2013 se déroulera, sur le site de l’UCL à Tournai, la séance publique de clôture de l’Honours College 2012-2013, organisée par l’Université Métropolitaine, dont l’UCL (site de Mons) fait partie. L’Université Métropolitaine est un … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, Society

National Automobile Museum commemorates Giovanni Agnelli’s memory with the exhibition entitled “Le Auto dell’Avvocato”

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Turin, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ten years after Giovanni Agnelli’s passing, the National Automobile Museum (MAUTO), named after him in March 2011, commemorates his memory with the exhibition entitled “Le Auto dell’Avvocato” (The Avvocato’s cars). A display of car models aesthetically and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Italy, Society

Savills is leading real estate Superbrand for 5th consecutive year in UK

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18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Business Superbrands survey is independently administered by The Centre for Brand Analysis (TCBA) and brings together a panel of industry experts and over 1,900 business professionals to choose the UK’s strongest B2B brands, based on three … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Marketing, Real Estate, United Kingdom

Mr Michalis SARRIS becomes EIB Governor for the Republic of Cyprus

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18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following recent presidential elections in the Republic of Cyprus, a new government has been formed and Mr Michalis SARRIS was sworn in as Minister of Finance on 1 March 2013, succeeding Mr Vassos Shiarly. Mr Sarris also … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Cyprus, European Union, Financial, Government, Management

Déclaration commune de Catherine Ashton, Haute Représentante de l’UE, et de Štefan Füle, membre de la Commission, sur le nouveau gouvernement tunisien

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Bruxelles, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Déclaration commune de Catherine Ashton, Haute Représentante de l’UE, et de Štefan Füle, membre de la Commission, sur le nouveau gouvernement tunisien Catherine Ashton, Haute Représentante de l’Union pour les affaires étrangères et la politique de sécurité … Read the full press release →

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

Statement by the European Commission, ECB and IMF on Greece

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Brussels, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by the European Commission, ECB and IMF on Greece Staff teams from the European Commission, the ECB and the IMF have conducted discussions with the Greek authorities during the last two weeks regarding the review of … Read the full press release →

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László ANDOR: Public employment services role in implementing the Youth Guarantee

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Youth Guarantee Seminar /Berlin, 18-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister, ladies and gentlemen, I want to thank Minister von der Leyen for arranging this event and inviting us to Berlin. I am grateful for her strong support for the public employment services network … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Politics, Society