Daily Archives: 20, May 2013

KBC reacts to legal action against Blagosostoyanie’s acquisition of Absolut Bank, KBC’s banking subsidiary in Russia

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Brussels, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — KBC takes note of the legal action started before the President of the Brussels Court of Commerce by four private customers of Blagosostoyanie against the Russian pension fund’s acquisition of Absolut Bank, KBC’s banking subsidiary in Russia. … Read the full press release →

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Agfa HealthCare to demonstrate its comprehensive IMPAX Cardiovascular suite at the EuroPCR congress in Paris

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Web-based, vendor-neutral platform integrates all cardiovascular clinical procedures, and offers specialist cardiology tools and features. IMPAX Cardiovascular supports the diagnostic workflow and anywhere, anytime access to the patient record. – Features to be highlighted include intuitive structured reporting, automated Syntax … Read the full press release →

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Technische Universitaet Muenchen Physicists discover previously unknown type of friction

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Friction in the nano-world 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Whether in vehicle transmissions, hip replacements, or tiny sensors for triggering airbags: The respective components must slide against each other with minimum friction to prevent loss of energy and material wear. Investigating the … Read the full press release →

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Štefan Füle: Moldova belongs to Europe

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Official opening of Europe Day/ Chişinău, Moldova, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Dear friends, Dragi prieteni, It is a real pleasure to be here in Chisinau to celebrate Europe Day together with you. I am delighted to witness your enthusiasm first hand. … Read the full press release →

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Bridgepoint acquired The Flexitallic Group from Eurazeo PME

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Deal valued at €450 million 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bridgepoint announced that it had reached agreement with Eurazeo PME on the acquisition of The Flexitallic Group (formerly FDS Group), global market leader in sealing product technology for the oil, gas and energy … Read the full press release →

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Johanna Hietalahti of University of Helsinki: Microcredits should not be marketed as a panacea for development

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The importance of microcredits in reducing poverty among women in developing countries has been exaggerated Helsinki, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “Microcredits should not be marketed as a panacea for development. They are connected to other livelihood strategies targeting women, plus they cannot … Read the full press release →

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Greenhouse gases emissions in the EU Emissions Trading System declined by 2% in 2012

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Brussels, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Emissions of greenhouse gases from installations participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) decreased by 2% last year, according to the information recorded in the Union Registry. Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said: “The good news … Read the full press release →

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Professor Jon Rushman: You can understand why Governments are nervous about Bitcoin

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Jon Rushman talks about Bitcoin on BBC’s Today 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Professor Jon Rushman told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that he believes in the long term cyber currencies like Bitcoin could see the end of central banks and foreign … Read the full press release →

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EBRD, Borsa Istanbul join forces to develop regional capital markets

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20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Borsa Istanbul are joining forces to develop regional capital markets. To this end EBRD First Vice President Philip Bennett and Borsa Istanbul’s Chairman and CEO Ibrahim Turhan signed a … Read the full press release →

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Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, takes its first Sharklet equipped A320

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First in the region to benefit from more fuel savings Blagnac, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft equipped with Airbus’ Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices. The airline becomes the first … Read the full press release →

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Three of the latest Mercedes-Benz AMG vehicles celebrate their digital premiere in Gran Turismo® 6 for PlayStation®3

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Stuttgart/Silverstone, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With the combined power of more than 1400 hp, Mercedes-Benz is taking to the starting grid of Gran Turismo® 6 with three of its latest models. All set to provide pure excitement and fascination in … Read the full press release →

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Formula One’s most famous race, the Monaco Grand Prix, to take place in principality on Sunday 26 May for the 71st time

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20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Formula One’s most famous race, the Monaco Grand Prix, takes place around the streets of the principality on Sunday 26 May for the 71st time. Just three of the past 30 Monaco Grands Prix have been won … Read the full press release →

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Alstom Grid and KEPCO formed KEPCO Alstom Power Electronics Systems joint venture in Korea

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20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Alstom Grid and Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), one of the largest electric utilities in the world, have announced the creation of KEPCO Alstom Power Electronics Systems (KAPES). The joint venture will focus on delivering high … Read the full press release →

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Henkel startet Neue Wissensplattform zum Thema „Food Safe Packaging“

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Düsseldorf, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In einer Vielzahl von Lebensmittelverpackungen stecken Klebstoffe und auch das geballte Expertenwissen von Henkel, dem weltgrößten Klebstoffhersteller. Das gibt den Kunden in der Lebensmittelbranche und damit den Verbrauchern Sicherheit. Mit der umfangreichen Wissensplattform „Food Safe Packaging“ wird … Read the full press release →

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Altran Board of Directors proposed €0.09 payout per share for shareholders’ approval

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20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Board of Directors of the Altran group will submit a proposed payout of €0.09 per share for shareholders’ approval at the Annual General Meeting on 28 June 2013. This payout will be financed from funds held … Read the full press release →

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Vienna Insurance Group completes the acquisition of QBE Makedonija

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Vienna Insurance Group new market leader in Macedonia 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe (VIG) has concluded the acquisition of a majority stake in QBE Makedonija. VIG has acquired 92.9 percent of the voting rights in the Macedonian … Read the full press release →

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EIB signs EUR 300m loan agreement with CaixaBank to finance SMEs and midcaps

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Luxembourg, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 300 million loan agreement with CaixaBank to finance small and medium-scale investment projects promoted by SMEs (with fewer than 250 employees) and midcaps (companies with up to 3 000 … Read the full press release →

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Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water marks 70th anniversary of the famous World War II Dambusters raid at Elan Valley

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17th May 2013 is the 70th anniversary of successful World War II Dambusters raid Anniversary ‘Dambusters Walk’ to take place at Elan Valley Nant-y-Gro Dam at Elan Valley used for secret testing of bouncing bomb Testing in Elan Valley led … Read the full press release →

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Thierry Francq, French Treasury, appointed Chairman of the EIB Audit Committee

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20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the basis of a nomination by the French Republic in agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany, the Italian Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and by decision of the Board of Governors on … Read the full press release →

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University of Porto Professor Duarte Pitta Ferraz appointed member of the EIB Audit Committee

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20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the basis of a nomination by the Portuguese Republic in agreement with the Kingdom of Spain and by decision of the Board of Governors on 14 May 2013, Mr Duarte Pitta Ferraz (Professor University of Porto), … Read the full press release →

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Banca d’Italia: Partecipazione in Bonifiche Ferraresi S.p.A. – Avvio della procedura di vendita

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Roma, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Si rende noto che domani, 7 maggio 2013, avrà inizio la procedura di vendita della partecipazione di controllo detenuta dalla Banca d’Italia nella Bonifiche Ferraresi S.p.A.. La procedura sarà aperta dalla pubblicazione di un invito a … Read the full press release →

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Colruyt verrast door uitspraak van correctionele rechtbank ivm tabaksreclame

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Halle, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Colruyt is verrast dat de correctionele rechtbank te Brussel vandaag heeft geoordeeld dat de verkoop aan een prijs die lager is dan de prijs die de fabrikant op de fiscale zegel heeft gezet, tabaksreclame is. Het is … Read the full press release →

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EC, scientists, policy makers launch scientific clusters to support economic development in Danube Region

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20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission and scientists and policy makers from the 14 Danube Region countries have today launched six scientific clusters to support economic development in the region. The six clusters will focus on: water; land & soil; … Read the full press release →

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EC call for proposals to fund 45 eco-innovations throughout Europe, ends 5 September 2013

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Brussels, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has launched a call for proposals of EUR 31.5 million for the best 45 eco-innovation projects. Businesses throughout Europe have until 5 September 2013 to put in their proposals for bringing novel environmental solutions to … Read the full press release →

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EUR 500m loan agreement between EIB and Instituto de Crédito Oficial, Spain

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20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 500 million loan agreement with the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) designed to boost the amount of credit available to SMEs and midcaps (companies with up to 3 000 employees), … Read the full press release →

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