Daily Archives: 12, July 2013

Wincor Nixdorf opens representative office in Lagos, Nigeria

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Wincor Nixdorf continues expansion in emerging markets 12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Wincor Nixdorf, one of the world’s leading providers of IT solutions and services for banks and retail businesses, is opening a new representative office in Lagos, the largest city in … Read the full press release →

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Virgin Media pay TV first in UK to offer video gaming channel Ginx TV

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Virgin Media, the UK’s leading communications and entertainment company, has added the world’s only international television channel dedicated to video gaming culture to its TV platform. Virgin Media pay TV customers can now watch Ginx TV’s 12 … Read the full press release →

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EBRD lends €1.5M to microfinance institution Kreditimi Rural i Kosoves LLC (KRK) in Kosovo

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €1.5 million loan to Kreditimi Rural i Kosoves LLC (KRK) – the third largest non-bank microfinance institution in Kosovo by total assets – for on-lending to … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy announced it divested ownership interest in municipal utility company Stadtwerke Lübeck GmbH

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 14 May 2012, DONG Energy announced considerations about its future involvement in the municipal utility company Stadtwerke Lübeck GmbH. DONG Energy has a 25.1 % stake. Whilst still subject to certain conditions including merger control clearance in Germany, … Read the full press release →

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EMA training sessions on eSubmission Gateway and web client for PSUR single-assessment submissions

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Medicines Agency is organising training sessions on the use of the eSubmission Gateway and web client to submit periodic safety update reports (PSURs) subject to the single-assessment procedure. These training sessions are intended for all applicants submitting … Read the full press release →

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Regional Development Committee approves €325 billion investment tool for EU regions

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New rules for investing €325 billion in regional development projects across the EU in 2014-2020 were approved by the Regional Development Committee on Wednesday. This funding – roughly a third of the EU budget – will boost local growth and … Read the full press release →

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EIB lended EUR 250 million to the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 250 million to the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR – Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak) to finance projects promoted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-cap … Read the full press release →

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STAWAG erzielt Verfügung gegenüber Rheinenergie Express GmbH

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Auf Antrag der STAWAG hat das Landgericht Aachen, Kammer für Handelssachen, erneut unlautere Werbepraktiken untersagt. 12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Hintergrund des Verfahrens waren Beschwerden von Kunden, wonach Mitarbeiter bzw. Beauftragte der Rheinenergie Express GmbH sich als STAWAG-Vertreter ausgegeben haben, um dadurch … Read the full press release →

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Groupe Auchan now with 300 hypermarkets in China under the RT Mart banner

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Groupe Auchan regards China as an area of priority growth. The group opened 43 stores there in 2012. This dynamic has been pursued since the start of 2013, leading to the opening of the group’s 300th hypermarket … Read the full press release →

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Leading fleet and vehicle management company LeasePlan Corporation N.V. launched operations in Russia

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — LeasePlan Corporation N.V., the world’s leading fleet and vehicle management company, today officially launched operations in Russia. LeasePlan currently manages over 1.3 million multi-brand vehicles. Continuing to expand its global reach, the launch of the Russian subsidiary … Read the full press release →

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Virgin Media’s Hotlist uncovered June’s most talked about TV shows with 8 new entries into the top 10

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Eggs’cuse me, BGT shouts loudest as UK’s most talked about talent show Soap drama gets curtains twitching as Coronation Street rockets to top three A range of Dates with C4 sees show reach top spot for positive sentiment 12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Virgin Media’s The Hotlist has uncovered … Read the full press release →

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The new BlackBerry Q5 is now available in red, exclusively at Carphone Warehouse

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New BlackBerry handset continues the relaunch of the brand LONDON, 12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The new BlackBerry Q5 is now available in red, exclusively at Carphone Warehouse, free from £21 a month. This stylish and perfectly sized smartphone features both a … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy announced it divested its Norwegian gas-fired power plant Energiverk Mongstad to Statoil

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — DONG Energy has today signed an agreement with Statoil under which Statoil will acquire DONG Energy’s entire ownership stake of 100% of the shares in DONG Generation Norge AS which owns and operates the Norwegian gas-fired power plant, Energiverk Mongstad. … Read the full press release →

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Treasury discount paper of the Federal Republic of Germany Auction announced by Deutsche Bundesbank

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As already announced in the issuance calendar for the third quarter of 2013, the Federal Government will issue Treasury discount paper (“Bubills”) with a maturity of 12 months for sale by auction on 22 July 2013. An … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission has today proposed a Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) for the Banking Union

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed a Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) for the Banking Union. The mechanism would complement the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) (IP/12/953) which, once operational in late 2014, will see the European Central Bank … Read the full press release →

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The new EXALEAD OneCall from Dassault Systèmes lowers contact center average call length and increases first-call resolution rates

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Information Intelligence Application for Contact Center and Frontline Sales Agents Lowers Average Call Length and Increases First-Call Resolution Rates VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, 12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital … Read the full press release →

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Carrefour to help disadvantaged families prepare for the new school term

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From 3 to 23 July 2013, Carrefour customers across France will be asked to donate their old school bags in aid of disadvantaged children. Customers taking part in this sociallyresponsible operation will receive two purchase vouchers worth €5. 12-7-2013 — … Read the full press release →

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AREVA, EDF signed with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Bahrah to develop nuclear skills in Saudi Arabia

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AREVA and EDF have signed a cooperation agreement with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Bahrah with the aim of contributing to the development of technical nuclear skills in Saudi Arabia. This cooperation with a leading … Read the full press release →

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Kapitalerhöhung von 800 Millionen R$ bei brasilianischer MPX – E.ON unterstützt Kapitalerhöhung mit 0,4 Milliarden R$

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E.ON unterstützt Kapitalerhöhung mit 0,4 Milliarden R$ 12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Anteilseigner von MPX haben sich auf eine privatfinanzierte Kapitalerhöhung in Höhe von 800 Mio. brasilianischen Reals (R$, 0,3 Mrd. Euro1) geeinigt. Die Kapitalerhöhung wird zu einem Preis von 6,45 … Read the full press release →

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Swissport signs multi-year contracts with Etihad Cargo for new German and Austrian cities

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The multi-year contracts for new German and Austrian cities follow on from Swissport’s certification as Etihad Cargo’s PHP at Athens, Geneva, Larnaca, Nairobi, Seoul and Toronto. Only companies that meet the high service performance standards of Etihad … Read the full press release →

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Bentley Motors announced global deliveries grown by 9% in H1 2013

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Nine per cent increase maintains strong 2013 performance 14 new dealerships opened Significant gains in US and Europe 12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bentley Motors continues its successful performance as the company announces global deliveries to customers have grown by nine per … Read the full press release →

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