Monthly Archives: May 2013

Eurocopter to supply EC225 and AS350 B3e helicopters to China’s State Grid General Aviation Company

China’s largest helicopter operator in the power and electricity sectors, the State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC), has ordered one EC225 and two AS350 B3e rotorcraft to support the country’s electrical grid development and build the Chinese company’s business into … Read the full press release

Zorgverzekeraars investeren in draagbare laboratoria

28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Achmea en De Friesland Zorgverzekeraar gaan participeren in het bedrijf Ostendum. Dit bedrijf ontwikkelt lab-on-a-chip toepassingen – minuscule laboratoria op een chip – waarmee een arts binnen enkele minuten onder meer bloed- , urine- en speekselmonsters kan … Read the full press release

G4S honored by White House for hiring returning military veterans

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michele Obama have recognised G4S for its successful commitment to hiring returning military veterans and their families as part of the ‘Joining Forces’ Campaign 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  President, G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. … Read the full press release

Janez Potočnik at the Hay Festival: Environment or Economy: Can we have both?

Janez Potočnik – European Commissioner for Environment Public discussion at the Hay Festival (Hay-on-Wye, UK) Hay-on-Wye, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I am hearing far too often these days that in these times of economic crisis we cannot afford to have a high level of … Read the full press release

Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN Healthy Brain Speech at Healthy Europe Conference in Dublin

Month of the Brain/Dublin, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister Reilly, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank the Irish Presidency of the European Council for co-organising this conference on brain research and healthcare. As you know, we are currently … Read the full press release

Bang & Olufsen announced the all-new surround sound speaker system The BeoLab 14

Bang & Olufsen announces the launch of an all-new surround sound speaker system that combines compact aesthetics and outstanding acoustic innovation to deliver the thrill of high-end surround performance without filling up the home with boxy black speakers. The new … Read the full press release

Bekaert launched Dramix® production line in its Lipetsk plant in Russia

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bekaert inaugurated a new production line at the company’s Lipetsk plant in Russia. Bekaert adds the production of Dramix® steel fibers to serve infrastructure and construction markets in Russia and the wider CIS. Dramix® is a Bekaert … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group announced Q1 2013 results, unchanged guidance for the entire year 2013

Difficult Market Environment in the First Quarter of 2013 as Expected Weak fiber selling prices, Lenzing counteracts trend with cost savings EBITDA of EUR 64.5 mn above expectations 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The ongoing difficult market environment for man-made cellulose fibers … Read the full press release

Cecilia Malmström at “We are the Others” conference in Berlin: The rise of right-wing extremism in Europe

Cecilia Malmström – EU Commissioner for Home Affairs ‘We are the Others’ conference Berlin, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr President, Ladies and Gentlemen, First I would like to thank the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung for organising this conference on a very important subject. For … Read the full press release

voestalpine AG statement on Deutsche Bahn press release regarding the German rail cartel

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dr. Wolfgang Eder, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of voestalpine AG, made the following statement regarding the agreement with Deutsche Bahn: “We are very pleased that, after very intense negotiations, agreement with Deutsche Bahn has … Read the full press release

Audition publique sur la surveillance financière dans l’UE

Michel BARNIER – Membre de la Commission européenne, chargé du Marché intérieur et des Services Bruxelles, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Gouverneur, Madame la Présidente, Messieurs les députés, Mesdames et Messieurs, Je voudrais tout d’abord vous remercier pour votre participation à … Read the full press release

EBRD lends €2m to Mobiasbanca for energy efficiency in Moldova

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is further boosting energy efficiency in Moldova with a new €2 million loan to Mobiasbancă – Groupe Société Générale. The EBRD financing will be on-lent to individual households, groups … Read the full press release

BAWAG P.S.K. 0%-Kredit-Aktion zur Auto-Finanzierung auf Grund des großen Erfolges verlängert

Bereits 350 neue Kfz zinsenfrei finanziert – Verlängerung der Aktion bis 31.5.2013  27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die von der BAWAG P.S.K. mit Anfang Februar 2013 gestartete zinsenfreie Kredit-Aktion für den Neuerwerb von Privat-PKWs ist ein voller Erfolg. Bis Ende April 2013 … Read the full press release

La BEI prête 400 millions d’EUR au Groupe Renault

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) annonce qu’elle vient d’accorder un prêt de 400 millions d’euros au Groupe Renault afin de contribuer à la recherche et au développement d’une nouvelle génération de véhicules écologiques et financièrement accessibles, un … Read the full press release

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) SME Facility established to expand access to finance for small businesses

Amman, Jordan, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, the European Investment Bank (EIB), Agence Française de Développement (AFD), and the European Commission through the  Neighborhood Investment Facility (NIF) are working together to provide funding for … Read the full press release

Achmea and De Friesland Zorgverzekeraar invest in University of Twente spin-off company Ostendum

Health insurers Achmea and De Friesland Zorgverzekeraar are to participate in Ostendum, a MESA+ spin-off company that is developing lab-on-a-chip applications 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Health insurers Achmea and De Friesland Zorgverzekeraar are to participate in Ostendum, a company that is developing … Read the full press release

Viviane Reding and Neelie Kroes Statement on International Missing Children’s Day 25 May

Brussels, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ahead of International Missing Children’s Day (25 May), European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding, the EU’s Justice Commissioner said: “As every year, the European Commission is supporting International Missing Children Day to make sure we remember children who … Read the full press release

Dassault Falcon undertakes “Rightsized Pricing” spare parts pricing overhaul

Geneva, Switzerland, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Spare parts service has always been at the forefront of Dassault Falcon’s efforts to provide top quality customer support.  These efforts have long focused on ensuring the ready availability and timely shipment of parts, and the … Read the full press release

EU-wide restrictions on pesticides harmful to Europe’s honeybee population enter into force on 1 December, 2013

Brussels, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A restriction on the use of three pesticides belonging to the neonicotinoid family was today adopted by the Commission. These pesticides (clothianidin, imidacloprid and thiametoxam) were identified as being harmful to Europe’s honeybee population. This restriction will … Read the full press release

SABCA to attend the Paris Air Show, Le Bourget, June 17- 23, 2013

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SABCA and its composite subsidiary SABCA Limburg will be at the Paris Air Show, from June 17th until June 23rd, 2013 SABCA Team will present its latest developments in design, manufacturing, testing and support of major Complex Metallic and Composite Structures, as well as … Read the full press release