Monthly Archives: April 2013

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

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

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, Türkiye

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

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

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

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

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, Türkiye