Monthly Archives: April 2013

Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth to meet Marie Curie scientists at CERN

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, will visit the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva, Switzerland, on 15 April to meet scientists and researchers supported with funding from the EU Marie Curie Actions. Members of the team … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission approved the acquisition of Zijerveld&Veldhuyzen and Den Hollander by dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has authorised under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition by the leading Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina of two Dutch companies: Zijerveld & Veldhuyzen B.V., a specialised cheese wholesaler, and Den Hollander Food B.V., … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission has serious concerns over the compatibility of the Fourth Amendment to the Hungarian Fundamental Law with EU legislation

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Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  In a letter sent to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán today, President Barroso, while noting Prime Minister Orbán’s reassurances on Hungary’s and the Hungarian government’s willingness and commitment to fully respect European Union values and law, confirms … Read the full press release →

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New cements by HeidelbergCement AG

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

TernaCem – a new alternative binder concept 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The cement industry is the source of about 5 per cent of the global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. On average, the production of one tonne of cement clinker generates around 800 … Read the full press release →

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CoR & Martin Schulz: Agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework must be reached before the summer

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Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — During the Committee of Regions (CoR) 100th plenary President Ramon Luis Valcárcel presented Europe’s cities and regions priorities to the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz. Mr Valcárcel said in the current political phase, “In order to … Read the full press release →

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Dacian Cioloş: For an ambitious and dynamic organic sector

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Dacian Cioloş – European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Meeting of the Advisory Group on Organic Farming/Brussels Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for inviting me to take part in this extended advisory group; I am pleased … Read the full press release →

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Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris is the first Mexican airline with Sharklet-equipped A320

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Blagnac, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris celebrated the delivery of its first Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 with a special flight from Mexico City to Cancun. Volaris is the first Mexico-based operator of the new fuel-saving wing tip devices. The flight … Read the full press release →

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Audi won numerous Awards in March 2013

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Wins for Audi in five “Fleet Award” categories The readers of the magazine “Autoflotte” have voted the brand with the four rings winner of the 2013 “Fleet Award” in five categories. This result means Audi has earned a podium place … Read the full press release →

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Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN: Horizon 2020 – The new EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation – a focus on mobility and transport

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN – European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science  Hannover Messe Trade Fair / Hannover Hannover, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted and honoured to have the opportunity to talk to you about Horizon 2020, the European … Read the full press release →

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HeidelbergCement: Federal Court of Justice in Germany confirms in essence the verdict in the German cartel proceedings

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12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Federal Court of Justice in Germany confirmed the fine imposed on HeidelbergCement in 2009 by the Higher Court of Düsseldorf at a reduced level of €161.4 million. After release of the respective provision, a P&L effective … Read the full press release →

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Androulla Vassiliou: Opening up higher education to the world and the new university ranking, U-Multirank

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Androulla Vassiliou – Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth European University Association Annual Conference/Ghent (Belgium) Ghent, Belgium, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear President Nazaré, Dear Rector of the Ghent University Ladies and gentlemen, It’s a pleasure to … Read the full press release →

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Migrant children are more likely to face segregation and end up in schools with fewer resources, new European Commission study says

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Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This leads to under-performance and a high probability that the children will drop out of school early. The study suggests that Member States should provide targeted educational support for migrant children such as specialist teachers and systematic involvement … Read the full press release →

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Investors led by Joh. A. Benckiser intends to make an offer of € 12.50 per ordinary share of D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Transaction highlights  Investor group led by JAB and DEMB have reached conditional agreement on a recommended full public offer for D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 of € 12.50 (cum dividend) in cash per ordinary share  The Offer price represents a … Read the full press release →

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Audi is the first car manufacturer to have its LED technology certified by the European Commission

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

LED headlights from Audi verifiably improve fuel economy. That is why the European Commission is now certifying this technology 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lighting systems have a tremendous effect on an automobile’s fuel economy. Conventional halogen units, for example, consume over … Read the full press release →

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Bankia Habitat, BFA-Bankia Group’s real estate arm, offers close to 400 properties for as low as EUR 20,000 in Valencia

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The BFA-Bankia Group’s property subsidiary organises a property show in the Valencian capital on the 11th and 16th of April 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bankia Habitat, the BFA-Bankia Group’s real estate arm, is organizing a show featuring close to 400 properties … Read the full press release →

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BMW i & Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec to present the installation QUIET MOTION during the Salone del Mobile

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A contemporary interpretation of a new mobility concept Munich/Milan, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In partnership with the internationally renowned designers Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, BMW i presents an installation entitled QUIET MOTION on the occasion of the Salone del Mobile 2013. Against … Read the full press release →

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The European Investment Bank signed Memorandum of Understanding with Tajikistan to deepen cooperation

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Luxembourg/Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Wilhelm Molterer and the Chairman of State Committee on Investments and State Property Management, Davlatali Saidov, in the presence of the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, have signed a Memorandum … Read the full press release →

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Dassault Systèmes opens an office in Dubai

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Office to Extend Reach of Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform in the Region DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (UAE), 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, a world leader in 3D design, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product … Read the full press release →

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EU Commissioners met with Turkish Ministers to discuss Turkey’s accession process

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Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle, together with Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion László Andor, met with Turkish Minister of EU Affairs Egemen Bağış and Minister of Labour and Social Security … Read the full press release →

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EADS Successfully Places $ 1 Billion Inaugural U.S. Bond in the U.S. institutional market for first time in its history

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Amsterdam,  12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EADS has successfully placed bonds in the U.S. institutional market for the first time in its history by pricing an inaugural USD 1 billion bond with a 10-year maturity on April 9, 2013. The proceeds of … Read the full press release →

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Nine Mercedes-Benz Citaro Euro VI solo buses delivered to BLT Baselland Transport AG in Switzerland

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

BLT Baselland Transport AG operating the first nine Citaro Euro VI solo buses in Switzerland Citaro Euro VI: a milestone in bus development Clean, powerful and economical engines A wealth of innovations both inside and outside Stuttgart/Kloten, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission plans to modernise the EU’s trade defence instruments to tackle unfair competition

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Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today made a proposal that aims at adapting the EU’s rulebook to tackle unfair competition from dumped and subsidised imports to the contemporary challenges facing the EU’s economy. The proposed changes would make the … Read the full press release →

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Platinum Theatres has chosen Barco’s 0.69” DLP cinema® projector purpose-built for smaller theaters

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Rancho Cordova, Calif., USA, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is helping smaller theaters reap the image quality and low total cost of ownership benefits of digital projection, recently supplying Platinum Theatres with its DCI-compliant Barco … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission welcomes endorsement by the EU Council’s ‘Coreper’ committee of EU Open Data rules

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Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes endorsement by the EU Council’s ‘Coreper’ committee (EU Committee of Member States’ Permanent Representatives) of the Commission’s effort to open-up public sector data for re-use across Europe (see IP/11/1524). Once fully implemented into national law, the revision of … Read the full press release →

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New app from Barco to display iPad or iPhone content on its easy-to-use wireless collaboration and presentation system, ClickShare

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Kortrijk, Belgium, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barco, a global leader in visualization and collaboration solutions, announces new features for its easy-to-use wireless collaboration and presentation system, ClickShare. The new ClickShare app enables users to quickly and easily display static content from … Read the full press release →

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Organised crime is still a major challenge for the internal security of the EU

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Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Organised crime is still a major challenge for the internal security of the EU. Cybercrime, along with trafficking in human beings and the increase in violent extremism are also major security threats that the EU continues to … Read the full press release →

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Consortium of APM Terminals, Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bouygues named the preferred bidder for a second container terminal at the Port of Abidjan

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• Teaming with Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bouygues for second terminal; • TC2, able to handle 8,000 TEU vessels, plans 2016 opening. Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A consortium comprised of APM Terminals, Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bouygues has … Read the full press release →

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Dassault Systèmes to introtuce a new industry solution experience for high tech companies called “HT body”

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

From Imagination to Production in Record Time, Electronics Manufacturers Capture Consumer Demands to Deliver Best-Selling Products VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, a world leader in 3D design, 3D Digital Mock Up and … Read the full press release →

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BMW Motorrad signs agreement with TVS Motor Company to help its plans enter into the segment below 500cc

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Munich / Chennai, India,  11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As part of its strategic reorientation, BMW Motorrad will be entering the segment below 500 cubic centimetres. BMW Motorrad and the TVS Motor Company have signed a long-term cooperation agreement for this purpose. … Read the full press release →

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Bankia’s new guaranteed income fund offers return of 3.00% AER

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Bankia Garantizado Rentas 9, maturing in February 2017, will be open to investors from 10 April, starting from 100 euros The Bank has also launched a cash fund with a target return of 2.1%. 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bankia Fondos has … Read the full press release →

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Audi starts into 2013 DTM season with strong global partners

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Ingolstadt, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the 2013 DTM season, Audi Sport can rely on strong partners. Numerous renowned companies with worldwide operations have commitments alongside the brand with the four rings, including global players such as Red Bull, Schaeffler or … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission accepted commitments from CEZ concerning the Czech electricity market and made them legally binding

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Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has accepted a set of commitments offered by CEZ, the Czech electricity incumbent. These commitments are now legally binding. The Commission had concerns that CEZ may have abused its dominant market position by reserving … Read the full press release →

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Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of Ecureuil family

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of the country’s first Eurocopter rotorcraft this year. An EC130 B4 was delivered to R&R Aviation; while an AS350 B3e was showcased to civilian and governmental prospects … Read the full press release →

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EU Auditors: Food-processing subsidies: “no proof of added value”

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EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS Luxembourg, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Under the Common Agricultural Policy, 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 … Read the full press release →

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AS350B3e, the latest version of Eurocopter’s successful Ecureuil family, to enter the UK market

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

The AS350B3e, the newest version of Eurocopter’s successful Ecureuil family, is the latest addition to the UK’s important single engine helicopter fleet in Private/Business Aviation Oxford, UK, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — After its entry into service in September 2011, the AS350B3e, … Read the full press release →

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New University of Nottingham mobile phone app powers better sanitation in developing world

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10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new mobile phone app developed by a University of Nottingham researcher is changing the lives of millions of people in Africa by giving them the power to instantly report problems with poor sanitation. More than a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Internet & Online, Science, Society, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Mercedes-Benz’s latest about the C-Class: Special “Edition C” model

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Stuttgart, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Limited edition in tip-top form: the Edition C sees Mercedes‑Benz unveiling a particularly sporty and stylish take on its C‑Class Saloon, Estate and Coupé models. They stand out by virtue of their extensive equipment, an interior … Read the full press release →

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The European Investment Bank lends EUR 238m for the construction of the central section of Warsaw’s new metro new line

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Warsaw/Luxembourg, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending PLN 1 billion (some EUR 238 million) for the construction of the central section of Warsaw’s new metro new line, providing additional EIB support for the development of sustainable public … Read the full press release →

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EU27 Hourly labour costs ranged from €3.7 to €39.0 in 2012

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10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2012, average hourly labour costs1 in the whole economy2 (excluding agriculture and public administration) were estimated to be €23.4 in theEU273 and €28.0 in the euro area3 (EA17). However, this average masks significant differences between EU Member States, with hourly labour … Read the full press release →

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