Monthly Archives: April 2013

BMW Group delivered 191,269 vehicles in March reaching all-time high month sales

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191,269 vehicles delivered, an increase of 3.0% Year-to-date sales climb 5.3% to 448,200 vehicles Solid gains in Asia and the Americas Munich, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The BMW Group sold more vehicles in March than in any other month in its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Technology

La Banque centrale du Luxembourg: Balance des paiements du Luxembourg au cours de l’année 2012

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9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) et le STATEC font savoir que la balance courante de l’année 2012 dégage un excédent de près de 2,5 milliards d’euros, ce qui correspond à une baisse de plus d’un demi-milliard … Read the full press release →

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

Ahlstrom’s President & CEO Jan Lång comments on focus areas for 2013

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9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ahlstrom’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders’ is being held today (March 27, 2013) in Helsinki. In his presentation, Jan Lång, President & CEO, summarizes Ahlstrom’s strategic development from 2009 to present and describes the company’s focus areas … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Management

Barco LiveDots, a Barco company, announce a new addition to its renowned C-series of LED displays

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Kortrijk, Belgium, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barco LiveDots, a Barco company, is proud to announce a new addition to its renowned C-series of LED displays. The brand-new C8 shares its high-class image processing, flexible software and easy-to-use peripherals with the other … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Technology

GLOBUL first telecom in Bulgaria to offer personal video to its clients

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9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GLOBUL is the first telecommunication company in Bulgaria to provide its subscribers with personalized video offers based on their individual needs. Personal videos show specific data regarding users’ monthly consumption in an interesting and innovative way, offering … Read the full press release →

Posted in Bulgaria, Business, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew & European Commissioner Michel Barnier reaffirmed their strong determination in strengthening the global financial system

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Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew and European Commissioner Michel Barnier met today and reaffirmed their strong determination to cooperate closely in strengthening the global financial system; ensuring a level playing field; minimizing conflicts, and where appropriate, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Investment, Politics

Oświadczenie Zarządu PGNiG SA

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9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — W związku z podpisanym przez Spółkę EuRoPol Gaz memorandum, dotyczącym oceny ekonomicznej opłacalności ewentualnych planów realizacji projektu gazociągu Jamał II, Zarząd PGNiG SA informuje, że podpisany dokument – zgodnie z zasadami ładu korporacyjnego – nie wymagał akceptacji … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Poland

APM Terminals disappointed with the decision of the Virginia Port Authority

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Virginia Port Authority Votes to End PPTA Process and Maintain Status Quo Portsmouth, Virginia, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — APM Terminals is disappointed with the decision of the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) Board of Commissioners announced today (26 March 2013). We will have … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics

AkzoNobel announced plans to invest a further €65m in China

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9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The investment will be used to boost capacity and significantly improve operational excellence at AkzoNobel’s Surface Chemistry manufacturing sites in Boxing and Ningbo. More than half the money is being invested in the company’s facility in Shandong … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment

Statement by the European Commission President Barroso on the death of Baroness Thatcher

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Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Let me, on behalf of myself and the European Commission, say that I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of Baroness Thatcher. She was without doubt a great stateswoman, the first female Prime … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Government, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

President José Manuel Durão Barroso comments on the situation in Portugal

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Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — What matters now is to find a solution. And, as you know, the European Commission already released a communiqué on the situation following the Constitutional Court’s decision yesterday. What I can say is that we welcome the … Read the full press release →

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

U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium Howard Gutman visited SABCA’s facilities in Gosselies, Belgium

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9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On March 14, 2013 HE the Ambassador of the United States of America, Howard Gutman, visited SABCA’s facilities located in Gosselies, near Charleroi, Belgium.  During his visit, Ambassador H. Gutman was introduced to SABCA’s core-activities: manufacturing of structural … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Defence, Government, Politics, Technology

Dassault Aircraft Services opens new satellite service station in Van Nuys, California

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Teterboro, New Jersey, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Aircraft Services (DAS) has expanded its footprint of service with a new satellite service station in Van Nuys, California. The satellite service station can provide troubleshooting and line maintenance for all Falcon 50, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Technology, Telecom

Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger met with the Foreign Minister of Iceland, Mr Össur Skarphédinsson

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Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger met with the Foreign Minister of Iceland, Mr Össur Skarphédinsson where they discussed matters of mutual interest including the role Geothermal energy plays in the European Union’s renewable energy strategy and the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Iceland, Politics

AUDI AG enjoyes best-ever opening quarter in its history – 369,500 deliveries

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9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With worldwide deliveries reaching around 369,500 units for January through March, the company improved on the prior-year quarter by 6.8 percent. In this period, the automotive manufacturer achieved growth in all of its three main sales regions … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany

Bankia Habitat, the BFA-Bankia Group’s real estate company, launches Subasta Outlet auction programme

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The properties will be on offer until the end of month at discounts averaging 46%. Prices start at around 24,000 euros. 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bankia Habitat, the BFA-Bankia Group’s real estate company, today starts its first real estate auction in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Real Estate, Spain

Schneider Electric acquired full ownership of Electroshield – TM Samara, transforming Russia into a key market for the Group

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Rueil-Malmaison (France), 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Schneider Electric announced today that it has acquired full ownership of Electroshield – TM Samara, further to the 50% acquired in October 2010, after obtaining the requisite regulatory approvals in Russia. Electroshield – TM Samara … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, France, Industrial, Russia, Technology

AkzoNobel finalized divestment of Decorative Paints North America

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8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AkzoNobel has today finalized the $1.05 billion sale of its North American Decorative Paints business to US-based PPG Industries, Inc. The deal was announced on December 14, 2012. AkzoNobel continues to have a strong presence in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Industrial, Netherlands

Commissioner Füle and Secretary General Jagland deeply regret the lack of progress in implementing the Sejdić-Finci judgement in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner Füle and Secretary General Jagland regret the lack of progress in implementing the Sejdić-Finci judgement Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Mr Štefan Füle and Secretary General of the Council of Europe Mr Thorbjørn Jagland … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society

APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer met Omani government to discuss Omani logistics infrastructure and economic development

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Salalah, Oman, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer and a senior delegation met with representatives of the Omani government this past week as the company’s partnership in Omani logistics infrastructure and economic development was the key topic of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics

The European Commission blocks the proposal by German Telecoms Regulator to set fixed termination rates 3-times above EU-average

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Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission halts German plans to set fixed termination rates 3-times above EU-average The European Commission has blocked a proposal by the German Telecoms Regulator (BNetzA) to set fixed termination rates three times (300%) higher than the average … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Politics, Technology, Telecom

Decyzja RN PGNiG SA w sprawie Wiceprezesa ds. Poszukiwań i Wydobycia

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8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rada Nadzorcza PGNiG SA podczas posiedzenia 2 kwietnia 2013 roku podjęła decyzję o uchyleniu uchwały z dnia 27 lutego br. dotyczącej powołania Pana Krzysztofa Bociana na stanowisko Wiceprezesa Zarządu PGNiG SA ds. Poszukiwań i Wydobycia oraz o zakończeniu … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Poland

GLOBUL to support Bulgarian motorcycling champion Martin Choy during the 2013 racing season

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8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GLOBUL will support the Bulgarian motorcycling champion Martin Choy and his co-partner Mihail Ivanov from GLOBUL Racing Team during the 2013 racing season. This year Choy’s ambition is to win the European Championship title, defending his remarkable … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Bulgaria, Marketing, Sports, Telecom

Commissioner Štefan Füle met with Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Mahmud Mammad-Guliyev in Brussels

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Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by Commissioner Štefan Füle following the meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Mahmoud Mammad-Guliyev Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met with Deputy Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan Mahmud Mammad-Guliyev in Brussels today. He … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

GLOBUL ще подкрепи студентска инициатива, която ще се състои в Американския университет в Благоевград

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8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GLOBUL ще подкрепи студентска инициатива, която ще се състои днес в Американския университет в Благоевград. Събитието ще се проведе под формата на състезание, в което ще се включат студенти и ученици от водещи учебни заведения в страната, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Bulgaria, Education, Telecom

Commissioner Šemeta: Recent developments, fuelled by the outcome of the Offshore Leaks, confirms the urgency for more and better action against tax evasion

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Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission has long advocated more transparency and stronger common tools to fight fraudsters, discourage evaders and ensure fair burden-sharing in taxes. Indeed we put a comprehensive package of measures on the table last December to achieve … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics, Society

Barco debuts its new DP4K-P post production projector in Canon U.S.A.’s 4K Digital Intermediate (DI) Suite at this year’s NAB Show

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Rancho Cordova, Calif., USA, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Digital cinema pioneer Barco debuts its new 4K post production projector in Canon U.S.A.’s, a leader in digital imaging solutions, 4K Digital Intermediate (DI) Suite at this year’s NAB Show. The projector will be … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Marketing, Media, Technology

The EU Commission extended its review period of the remedy proposal until June 7, 2013 for the combination of Ahlstrom’s Label and Processing business and Munksjö

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Not for distribution in or into Australia, Canada, the Hong Kong special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States. 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As previously announced, Ahlstrom and Munksjö submitted a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Finland, Germany, Government, Industrial, Law

A world you like: industry and public sector representatives from 10 EU Member States to visit leading energy efficiency business-cases in Denmark

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Climate Action: European Commission engages industry to spread best climate practices Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On Monday 8 April 2013, industry and public sector representatives from 10 European Member States participate in a field trip to visit leading energy efficiency business-cases … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Society, Technology

European Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs announced €27.5m to support people’s access to basic services in Darfur

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Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs announced today €27.5 million to support people’s access to basic services (such as education and health), as well as water management and agriculture in Darfur, a region in Western Sudan. The funding was announced … Read the full press release →

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

Mercedes-Benz posts its best sales month ever by selling 139,920 vehicles in March 2013

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Stuttgart, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mercedes-Benz delivered 139,920 vehicles to customers in the month of March, more than in any previous month (+6.5%). Thus, first-quarter sales were 3.5% higher than in the same period of the previous year (324,898 units).Despite the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany

La Banque centrale du Luxembourg: Taux d’intérêt

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8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) fait savoir que, sur base de chiffres provisoires, les principaux taux d’intérêt moyens, sur les opérations de crédit et de dépôt, appliqués par les établissements de crédit du Luxembourg aux ménages … Read the full press release →

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

French fire and rescue services to use satellite communications provided by Cassidian and Astrium

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Final stage in networking tactical cells Initial operational deployment scheduled for spring 2013 A tailored solution for all users of Tetrapol networks 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian and Astrium Services have successfully completed the final validation tests for their remote solution … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, France, Government, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom

S-Class as the star of the Mercedes-Benz Classic exhibition at the 25th Techno Classica in Essen

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The Benz “Prince-Heinrich-Wagen” stands for the long motorsport history of the brand Stuttgart, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — From 10 to 14 April 2013, Mercedes-Benz Classic is making the exclusive history of the S-Class and its pioneering innovations the main focus of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Germany, Transportation & Logistics

Psychologists at The University of Nottingham discover copying is a social phenomenon

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8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mimicking the behaviour of mum and dad has long been considered a vital way in which children learn about the world around them. Now psychologists at The University of Nottingham have shown that copying unnecessary behaviour is more likely … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Essilor to launch a new production line for standard ophthalmic lenses at its Dijon plant (France)

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Charenton le Pont, France, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Essilor, the world leader in ophthalmic optics, inaugurates a new production line for standard ophthalmic lenses at its Dijon plant (France). This investment of over four million euros in high-tech industrial processes illustrates the group’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Healthcare, Industrial, Pharma & Biotech

Banque centrale du Luxembourg: Position extérieure globale au quatrième trimestre de 2012

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8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Par rapport au troisième trimestre de 2012, les avoirs financiers extérieurs du Luxembourg ont progressé de 98 milliards d’euros pour atteindre 5 472 milliards d’euros à la fin du quatrième trimestre de 2012. Les engagements financiers vis-à-vis … Read the full press release →

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

Essilor Shareholders advised the Combined Ordinary and Extraordinary Annual Meeting will be held on May 16, 2013 in Paris, France

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Procedures for Requesting or Viewing Proxy Information for the Combined Ordinary and Extraordinary Annual Meeting on May 16, 2013 Charenton-le-Pont, France, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Shareholders are advised that the Combined Ordinary and Extraordinary Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, May … Read the full press release →

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

Students from the University of Bristol transform the outlook for residents at a Clifton care home

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8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Staff at Carlton Mansions, on Apsley Road, already had a good relationship with student volunteers and decided to ask the University of Bristol Students’ Union (UBU) for their help in creating a fun scene. The Painting and Decorating Society … Read the full press release →

Posted in Construction, Education, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

Baník Coach Martin Pulpit entered into a bet with Martin Troup, a representative of club partner Radegast beer

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Ostrava, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Baník soccer players have two thirds of the season behind them. So far, they have earned 22 points. Coach Martin Pulpit has a clear goal for the next ten matches – to get 14 points. He … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, Food & Beverage, Sports