Daily Archives: 16, April 2013

Erste Group’s research report “Fiscal rules in CEE” – fiscal masochism or necessary clean up?

New fiscal rules in EU six-pack to benefit CEE5 countries and reduce risk of self-defeating austerity No need for CEE countries to raise taxes if they stick to growth-friendly policies and cap real increase of expenditures below 1% CEE5 countries … Read the full press release

Edith Siermann of Robeco Group to become responsible for the RobecoSAM Governance and Active Ownership unit in Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Robeco further aligns Sustainability Investing reporting lines  Rotterdam, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Robeco Group announces that Edith Siermann, CIO Fixed Income Investments, will become responsible for the RobecoSAM Governance and Active Ownership unit in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. As part of this … Read the full press release

President Barroso and Commissioner Barnier comment on the European Parliament’s approval of new rules for stronger prudential requirements on banks

Brussels, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by President Jose Manuel Barroso and Commissioner Michel Barnier following the European Parliament’s approval of new European rules to impose stronger prudential requirements on banks President J.M. Barroso: I welcome the vote in the European Parliament … Read the full press release

Clarification by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) in response to media reports with regard to a paper by the European Central Bank (ECB)

Paper on the framework for resolution of credit and other institutions 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In response to media reports with regard to a paper by the European Central Bank (ECB), in relation to the recovery and resolution of banks, the … Read the full press release

Райфайзенбанк България и ЕБВР подписаха втора кредитна линия в рамките на българската Програма за енергийна ефективност и възобновяема енергия КЛЕЕВИ

Финансиране за инвестиции на българския бизнес в устойчива енергия 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — „Райфайзенбанк (България)“ ЕАД и Европейската банка за възстановяване и развитие („ЕБВР“) подписаха втора кредитна линия в рамките на българската Програма за енергийна ефективност и възобновяема енергия (“КЛЕЕВИ”). Това … Read the full press release

Fennovoima interested in Rosatom’s 1200 MW pressurized water reactor AES-2006

Fennovoima invites ROSATOM to direct negotiations 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Fennovoima Board of Directors has decided to invite ROSATOM to direct negotiations regarding the supply of Fennovoima’s nuclear power plant. The direct negotiations with Rosatom will commence immediately. Fennovoima is interested … Read the full press release

President Barroso replies to the letter he received from President of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, regarding EU funding for Cyprus

Brussels, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Letter from Commission President Barroso to President Anastasiades of Cyprus. “Dear President, Thank you for your letter of 9 April asking for the Commission’s support in finding ways of helping Cyprus at this difficult time of economic … Read the full press release

Der Konzern der Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG (RZB) erzielt wieder solides Ergebnis

Nettodotierungen zu Kreditrisikovorsorgen € 1.031 Millionen (-6,2 Prozent) Jahresüberschuss vor Steuern: € 905 Millionen (-20,9 Prozent) Bilanzstruktur optimiert: Bilanzsumme sinkt um 2,8 Prozent auf € 146 Milliarden Eigenmittelquote: 14,5 Prozent (+1,8 PP); Core Tier 1 Ratio (gesamtes Risi-ko) 10,9 Prozent … Read the full press release

Commissioner Connie Hedegaard comments on Parliament’s vote against the Commission’s backloading proposal

Brussels, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Parliament today voted against the Commission’s backloading proposal. In response to the Parliament’s vote, European Commission for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard said: ”The Commission of course regrets that the European Parliament has not approved the … Read the full press release

Nearly 2,000 workers to be employed in the construction of Baltic NPP power Units №1 and №2 in Neman district, Kaliningrad region

16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — March 28, 2013 a meeting of operational headquarters for the construction of Baltic NPP power Units №1 and №2 (Neman district, Kaliningrad region) was held. Representatives of the State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM, JSC Concern Rosenergoatom (customer … Read the full press release

Alstom to present from 15-19th April at the Bilbao Marine Energy Week its latest technological solutions for renewable ocean energy

16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom presents from 15-19th April at the Bilbao Marine Energy Week – the largest European conference on marine energy – its state of the art technological solutions for renewable ocean energy. This event, organized by the EVE (the Basque … Read the full press release

EU Court of Justice introduces Twitter and a new mobile application for press releases

Luxembourg, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Court of Justice of the European Union makes two new information feeds on its activity available to the public. Twitter From today, the Press and Information Unit is using Twitter to inform the public about the … Read the full press release

Spring is in the air at Mercedes-Benz and a whole array of new models is now on display at Mercedes-Benz showrooms

16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Saloon and Estate of the new E-Class feature intelligently modified design, a new interior and new, efficient engines. Meanwhile, world-leading aerodynamics, thrilling avant-garde coupé design and cutting-edge technology are the hallmarks of the new CLA. … Read the full press release

Airbus to enrich its Premium Economy Seating offering available in the A350 XWB Catalogue in partnership with EADS Sogerma

Offering even more interior choices for A350 XWB operators EADS Sogerma to introduce a new seat model into the A350 XWB catalogue Joining Zodiac in enriching the A350 XWB’s Premium Economy Seating offer Aircraft Interiors Expo 2013, Hamburg, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release

Audi completed the ‘dress rehearsal’ for the DTM season opener on May 5

Ingolstadt/Hockenheim, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Audi has successfully completed the ‘dress rehearsal’ for the DTM season opener on May 5. At Hockenheim, the eight Audi drivers primarily gathered experiences in changeable conditions and were able to continue to familiarize themselves with … Read the full press release

Eurostat: Industrial production up by 0.4% in euro area and EU27 (February 2013 compared with January 2013)

16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In February 2013 compared with January 2013, seasonally adjusted industrial production1 grew by 0.4% in both the euro area2 (EA17) and theEU272, according to estimates released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In January3 production fell by 0.6% and 0.5% … Read the full press release

HeidelbergCement to expand its cement capacity in port city of Takoradi, Ghana

16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In Ghana, HeidelbergCement is constructing a new cement mill with an annual capacity of 0.8 million tonnes at its grinding plant in the port city of Takoradi. The investment of US$ 30 million also includes the … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina trucks in Leeuwarden will start the switch from diesel to green gas

Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the end of this month, trucks that transport products from the production location to the container port in Leeuwarden will start the switch from diesel to green gas. This week, the RTL-Z television programme … Read the full press release

Janez Potočnik: ‘Let’s Free our Oceans from this Plague’

Janez Potočnik – European Commissioner for Environment International Conference on Prevention and Management of Marine Litter in European Seas” Berlin, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, Let me start by welcoming the ‘Message from Berlin’ and expressing my appreciation for your work. … Read the full press release

Remarques du Commissaire Michel Barnier lors de la conférence de presse de la réunion informelle du Conseil ECOFIN

Dublin, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Remarques du Commissaire Michel Barnier lors de la conférence de presse de la réunion informelle du Conseil ECOFIN Depuis trois ans, semaine après semaine, nous tirons les leçons de la crise, nous le devons aux citoyens et aux … Read the full press release

Fuel-saving “autopilot” for trucks called I-See won Volvo Technology Award

16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The I-See system reduces fuel consumption for long-distance transport by up to 5%. Four individuals responsible for developing the solution are set to receive the Volvo Technology Award for 2013. The prize was presented on April 4 … Read the full press release

All European Final of the European Moot Court Competition took place at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg

Court of Justice of the European Union Luxembourg, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — All European Final of the European Moot Court Competition takes place today (12 April 2013) at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg The European Law Moot Court … Read the full press release

Rheinland-pfälzische Hunsrückgemeinden surfen mit Höchstgeschwindigkeit

Künftige Übertragungsraten größer als in mancher Großstadt Zwei RWE-Pilotgemeinden für den Aufbau eines intelligenten Stromnetzes liegen in Rheinland-Pfalz Kisselbach, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit einem symbolischen „Schalterumlegen“ ist das neue Breitbandnetz zweier Hunsrückgemeinden am 9. April in Betrieb gegangen: In Kisselbach und … Read the full press release