Monthly Archives: April 2013

Radegast measuring finds noise level is nearly 120 decibels during extra league hockey matches

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Praha, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — During some of the extra league matches, hockey players might feel like they’re standing next to a jet engine. That is exactly the level of noise that fans are able to produce. Extra league partner Radegast … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, Food & Beverage, Society, Sports, Technology

Scientists at the University of Bristol identified a key molecule responsible for the processes of how memories are written into brain cells

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Common fruit fly key to discovery as to how memories are written into brain cells 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Scientists have identified a key molecule responsible for triggering the chemical processes in our brain linked to our formation of memories.  The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Dundee-based jewellers to take part in UK’s largest jewellery trade show following a month-long fundraising campaign

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4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A group of aspiring Dundee-based jewellers will take part in the UK’s largest jewellery trade show later this year following a month-long fundraising campaign saw them smash their target by almost 20 per cent. The nine designers, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Education, Marketing, Society, United Kingdom

AK Touristik GmbH is expanding its “2+1 Panoramabus®” concept with two new Setra S 416 HDH coaches

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AK Touristik takes delivery of two S 416 HDH with 2+1 seating and glass roof Kiel-based bus operator implements exclusive travel concept with the Setra brand 2+1 TopClass 400 panorama buses fitted with high-quality leather seats Stuttgart/Kiel, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

The University of Nottingham: Breakthrough in the search for new drugs to treat schizophrenia

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4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Controlling the symptoms of schizophrenia is the job of antipsychotic drugs which block a set of specific neural signals. But the way these drugs work can lead to a host of severe and debilitating long-term motor side-effects. … Read the full press release →

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

EADS Shareholders Approve All Resolutions For Governance Changes

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4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EADS (stock exchange symbol: EAD) has today received approval from shareholders at its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in Amsterdam for a far-reaching overhaul of the company’s corporate governance structure, including the election of new directors. Shareholders approved … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Germany, Management, Netherlands

The European Commission announces the second call for proposals under the NER300 programme

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Climate change: Commission launches second call of investment programme for innovative low-carbon technologies  Brussels, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today launches the second call for proposals under the NER300 programme. This major funding programme promotes the commercial demonstration of environmentally … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Society, Technology

Astrium celebrates five years of Columbus in space and promising future prospects

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Astrium celebrates Columbus’ fifth anniversary at its Bremen site with ESA DG Jean-Jacques Dordain, Thomas Reiter, Peter Hintze and Jens Böhrnsen Astrium secures Europe’s industrial access to space with Ariane 5, further develops Ariane 5 ME, and draws up preliminary … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, European Union, Science, Technology

Statement on Cyprus by Olli Rehn & Christine Lagarde

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Brussels, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement on Cyprus by Olli Rehn European Commission Vice-President and Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund The Cypriot authorities have put forward a multi-annual reform programme to address the economic challenges facing … Read the full press release →

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

Agneta Brandt – the new head of infrastructure services at the European Medicines Agency

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4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Medicines Agency welcomes Agneta Brandt as the new Head of Infrastructure Services. Agneta Brandt joins the Agency from a position as Managing Director of Arken, a large conference centre in Sweden. She has over 20 … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Management, United Kingdom

Borealis offers clear benefits to its customers in upgrading to the improved properties of its superior flow random copolymer polypropylene (PP) RJ901MO

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4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, is offering tangible cost and performance-related benefits to its customers in the rigid packaging market thanks to the improved properties … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Austria, Business, Chemicals

EU approval for Roche’s Pegasys

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Roche’s Pegasys receives EU approval for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C in children five years of age and older Basel, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has expanded the … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland

Daimler van joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive Corporation to commence local product development following van production in China

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Chinese van joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive Corporation to commence local product development following van production New center encompasses a design and computation department, a proving ground, several component and complete-vehicle test rigs, an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) lab, an exhaust … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, International Trade, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

HRVP Catherine Ashton comments on her meeting with Davutoğlu, Turkish Foreign Minister

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Ankara, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “Minister Davutoğlu, can I first of all thank you so much for your hospitality. It is the first time that you and I have actually met in your capital and later I will have the privilege of … Read the full press release →

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

The University of Nottingham is leading an initiative to boost the UK’s business links with Indonesia

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3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency T M Hamzah Thayeb, was the guest of honour at a special event at the University – one of the UK’s largest recruiters of students from the country. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, International Trade, Investment, United Kingdom

EU Member States must fulfil their commitments towards the world’s poorest

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Brussels, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aid figures released by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) today show that the European Union and its 27 Member States remained the world’s largest donor in 2012, providing more than half of the Official … Read the full press release →

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

New Roche test to evaluate response to hepatitis C therapy approved by the FDA

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Viral load test uses a novel dual-probe approach designed to manage patients being treated with antiviral therapies Basel, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that it has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration … Read the full press release →

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

The European Union, invited by the Pakistani authorities, to observe the country’s general elections of 11 May

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Brussels, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union, in response to an invitation by the Pakistani authorities, is deploying an election observation mission to observe the General Elections of 11 May. Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and … Read the full press release →

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

Senior EBRD banker assumes new role in Kiev on 1 June

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3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD has named Sevki Acuner as the Bank’s Director for Ukraine. Mr. Acuner, who previously held the position of EBRD Deputy Country Director for Turkey, is replacing Andre Kuusvek, who has been appointed Director of Local … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Management, Ukraine, United Kingdom

The world’s most advanced Eurofighter produced by Cassidian

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Eurofighter test aircraft equipped with the latest flight test facilities for developing new future capabilities Assembling of cockpit, wings and vertical tail unit with the fuselage completed Manching, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurofighter IPA 8 (Instrumented Production Aircraft 8) test aircraft … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Germany, Security & Safety, Technology

The president of the EC Barroso visited the headquarters of the European Global Navigation and Satellite System (GNSS) Agency (GSA) in Prague

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Prague, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On Wednesday 3 April, the President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso visited the headquarters of the European Global Navigation and Satellite System (GNSS) Agency (GSA) in Prague. The GSA supports the Commission in the management … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Czech Republic, European Union, Government, Politics, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom

The Supervisory Board of Royal DSM to propose to the AGM of shareholders to appoint Mr. Dimitri de Vreeze

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Heerlen, NL, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Supervisory Board of Royal DSM is pleased to announce that it will propose to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 3 May 2013 to appoint Mr. Dimitri de Vreeze to the Managing Board of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, Science

ЕБРР назначил Шевки Акюнера Директором Банка в Украине

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3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Г-н Акюнер, который ранее занимал должность заместителя Директора ЕБРР в Турции, заменит Андре Куусвека, назначенного Директором по развитию финансирования в национальных валютах и местных рынков капитала в штаб-квартире ЕБРР в Лондоне. Г-н Куусвек занимал должность Директора ЕБРР … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Management, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Catherine Ashton to visit Turkey

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Brussels, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission, visits Turkey today. In Ankara she will meet Prime Minister Tayyip Erdoğan and Foreign Minister Davutoğlu for comprehensive discussions on a broad range of issues, including bilateral … Read the full press release →

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

Joint innovation by MOL, SZTE, Videoton and Hilase recognized by the 19th Hungarian Innovation Grand Prix

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3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The curators of the 19th Hungarian Innovation Grand Prix granted a special prize to the application jointly developed by MOL, the Szeged University of Sciences (SZTE), Videoton Holding Zrt. and Hilase Kft. in the topic of a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Hungary, Industrial, Technology

INVITATION – PRESS BRIEFING: Has the EU support to the food-processing industry been effective and efficient in adding value to agricultural products?

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EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS Luxembourg, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Under the CAP, EU rural development policy grants are made available to enterprises that process and market agricultural products through a measure called ‘Adding value to agricultural and forestry products’ that aims to improve … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Luxembourg, Media, Politics

Franz B. Humer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Roche Group, announced he will not stand for re-election in 2014

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Roche to inform about plans for succession in autumn 2013 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Franz B. Humer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Roche Group, announced at today’s Annual General Meeting that he will not stand for re-election to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Healthcare, Management, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland

ABLV Bank, AS issued $20m subordinated bonds

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3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Continuing gradual replacement of long-term deposits with bonds, we performed another bond issue under ABLV Bank, AS Second Bond Offer Programme. This time, we issued discount bonds for raising subordinated capital to the amount of USD 20 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Latvia

Universität Freiburg: Der Bachelorstudiengang Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) lädt alle Studieninteressierten zum Open Day ein

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3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit Studierenden sprechen, Seminare besuchen, Dozierende kennenlernen, den Freiburger Innenstadtcampus entdecken: Der Bachelorstudiengang Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) lädt alle Studieninteressierten zum Open Day ein. Der Tag der Offenen Tür findet am Montag, 8. April 2013, von … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Education, Germany, Science, Society

Largest study into poverty finds 33 per cent of the UK population suffers from multiple deprivation

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3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today 33 per cent of the UK population suffers from multiple deprivation — it was 14 per cent in 1983, and over 30 million people (almost half the population) are suffering some degree of financial insecurity. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Financial, Society, United Kingdom

Research into new modes of dwelling for an ageing population will go on display at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

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Photo opportunity: 8pm on Thursday, 4th April at Upper Level Gallery, Matthew Building 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The exhibition celebrates the recent work of FLEX, the Flexible Dwellings for Extended Living research project and will be on show at the Upper … Read the full press release →

Posted in Construction, Education, Real Estate, Society, United Kingdom

Pascal Wehrlein to leave Formula 3 with a win and two podiums in FIA Formula 3 European Championship

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

Wehrlein moves to DTM with Mercedes-Benz this season Successful Formula 3 weekend for Mercedes-Benz: All nine podium places taken by drivers racing Mercedes-Benz engines Monza, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Mercedes-Benz DTM driver Pascal Wehrlein has ended his Formula 3 career with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Italy, Sports

Andrew Unitt appointed CFO at The University of Nottingham

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2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Andrew Unitt will bring with him extensive experience in the financial management of a variety of UK and international organisations when he takes charge of The University of Nottingham’s finances later this year. As the institution’s new … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Financial, Management, United Kingdom

A320 equipped with fuel saving wing tip devices, called sharklets delivered to airberlin

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2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Germany’s airberlin group took delivery of its first Airbus A320 equipped with fuel saving wing tip devices, called Sharklets. The aircraft will join the fleet of the Austrian based airline NIKI, which is owned by the airberlin … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Germany, Technology, Travel

The shareholders of AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ) are invited to the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 3 May 2013 in Malmö, Sweden

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2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The shareholders of AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 3 May 2013 at 2.00 p.m. at Europaporten Kongresscenter, Stadiongatan 25 in Malmö, Sweden. The registration for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Management, Sweden

DSM sells its holding in DEXPlastomers JV to Borealis

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Heerlen, NL, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announced today that it has completed the sale of its participation in DEXPlastomers V.o.F, a 50/50 Joint Venture of DSM with an affiliate of ExxonMobil … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, Netherlands, Science

MOL is one of Hungary’s most desired employer according to Aon Hewitt’s Employer Brand Research

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2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2013, MOL is one of Hungary’s most desired employer according to Aon Hewitt’s Employer Brand Research on more than 240 companies. Via this year Aon Hewitt’s survey, various positions and companies of 17 industries were assessed … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Hungary

ABLV Bank to increase its equity capital by LVL 11.5m

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Riga, Latvia, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 8th of March this year, there was an extraordinary meeting of ABLV Bank, AS, shareholders held, at which the decision on increasing the bank’s equity capital by LVL 11.5 million was made. The equity … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Latvia, Management

Lebenswerk Strafrecht – Der Freiburger Rechtswissenschaftler Klaus Tiedemann wird 75 Jahre alt

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2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Er hat ein zweibändiges Lehrbuch des Wirtschaftsstrafrechts veröffentlicht, sich zusätzlich zur Lehre und Forschung rechtspolitisch engagiert und unter anderem das Bundesjustizministerium, das Europäische Parlament, den Europarat und die Vereinten Nationen beraten: Prof. Dr. Klaus Tiedemann, ehemaliger Leiter des … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Germany, Law, Society

Major contract for Škoda Transportation in Konya, Turkey

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Pilsen / Konya, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Škoda Transportation won his first direct contract for supply of sixty 100%  low-floor trams for the Turkish city of Konya. Pilsner rolling stock manufacturer offered better overall terms than other five companies: in particular … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Transportation & Logistics, Turkey