Daily Archives: 6, April 2013

The University of Nottingham secures €6m in funding from the EU to enable post-doctoral researchers in child health

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6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Nottingham has secured €6m in funding from the EU to enable post-doctoral researchers in child health to take part in exchanges and collaborations across the globe. The University is leading a consortium of 25 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Investment, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Mercedes-Benz signs long-term powertrain supply agreement with Sahara Force India

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6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sahara Force India and Mercedes-Benz are delighted to announce the signature of a long-term agreement for the Silverstone-based team to use a full Mercedes-Benz powertrain from the 2014 season onwards. The agreement will see Mercedes-Benz supply Sahara … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Hayley Scanlan, Scottish Young Designer of the Year, invited to preview her latest fashion collection in New York

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6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Scottish Young Designer of the Year and Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design graduate, Hayley Scanlan has been invited to preview her latest fashion collection in New York, as part of a week long programme … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Art & Culture, Education, Entertainment, United Kingdom

Top Vatican officials accepted Easter greetings from Pilsen

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Plzeň, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — General Manager of Plzeňský Prazdroj Doug Brodman personally presented Pope Francis with the original gift in form of a unique beer chalice made in the workshop of the significant Czech designer Rony Plesl during the general … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Czech Republic, Food & Beverage, Religion, Society

Academics from Bristol & Dundee Universities demonstrated that a “sonic lasso” can be used to grip microscopic objects, such as cells, and move them about

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6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The research by academics at the University of Bristol’s Department of Mechanical Engineering and the University of Dundee’s Institute for Medical Science and Technology is published online in Applied Physics Letters. The researchers have shown experimentally how tiny particles, such as cells, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

The most successful Czech beach volleyball duo Kiki and Maki introduce Gambrinus Juicy Citrus to the market

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Plzeň, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The most successful Czech beach volleyball duo Kiki and Maki will take part in advertising the mixed beer drink Gambrinus Flavoured, which is made without additional preservatives or artificial sweeteners. After last year’s success of Gambrinus Lime … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Sports

Euro area retail trade volume down by 0.3% in February compared with January 2013

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6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In February 2013 compared with January 2013, the volume of retail trade1 fell by 0.3% in the euro area2 (EA17) and remained stable in the EU27(2), according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In January3 retail trade rose … Read the full press release →

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

Johannes HAHN: Environmental Partnership remains core issue of Baltic Sea Strategy

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Johannes HAHN – Commissioner for Regional Policy Conference of the Heads of Government of the Baltic Sea States on Environmental Protection/Saint Petersburg Saint Petersburg, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Prime Minister Medvedev, Your Excellencies, Dear colleagues, Ladies and gentlemen, I will never forget my … Read the full press release →

Posted in Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Russia, Society

Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, Honorary Chairman of L’Oréal, resigns from the Board of Directors of the Group

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6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In a letter sent to Mr. Jean-Paul Agon, Chairman and CEO, Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones explains the reasons for his decision “The 2012 financial results were recognized by the media and the markets, the reputation of L’Oréal has … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, France, Management

The Commission welcomes the Turkish Parliament adoption of the law on foreigners and international protection

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Joint statement by Commissioners Štefan Füle and Cecilia Malmström on the adoption by the Turkish Parliament of the law on foreigners and international protection Brussels, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission welcomes the adoption yesterday by the Turkish Parliament of the … Read the full press release →

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

La Banque centrale du Luxembourg: Enquête de conjoncture auprès des consommateurs

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La confiance des consommateurs s’est stabilisée en mars 2013 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — L’indicateur de confiance des consommateurs établi par la Banque centrale du Luxembourg après correction des variations saisonnières s’est stabilisé en mars, tout en demeurant significativement en-dessous de sa … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Luxembourg

Report shows female researchers still under-represented in Europe

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Brussels, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Although the proportion of female researchers in Europe is increasing, the under-representation of women in scientific disciplines and careers still persists. This is the message of the latest edition of the “She Figures”, published today by … Read the full press release →

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

Essilor 2012 Registration Document filed with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF)

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Charenton-le-Pont, France, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The 2012 Essilor Registration Document was filed in French version with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) on April 2, 2013 under the number D.13-0252. The Registration Document includes: a) The Annual Financial Report, with:  … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

The European Commission cleared the creation of Penguin Random House by Bertelsmann and Pearson

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Mergers: Commission clears creation of Penguin Random House, combining publishing businesses of Bertelsmann and Pearson Brussels, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of Penguin Random House, combining parts of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment, Law, Media, United Kingdom