Monthly Archives: August 2013

VR LEASING setzt Umbau konsequent fort

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

VR LEASING setzt Umbau konsequent fort • VR LEASING schreibt im 1. Halbjahr 2013 wieder schwarze Zahlen • Russische Tochtergesellschaft FB-LEASING verkauft • Neustrukturierung im Inland schreitet voran Eschborn, 23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Im Zuge ihrer 2011 eingeleiteten strategischen Neuausrichtung und der Fokussierung … Read the full press release →

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Award-winning antivirus software ESET NOD32 maker ESET enters South Korean internet security market

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

Award-winning antivirus firm to help businesses and consumers address and mitigate cyber-threats 23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ESET, the global leader in proactive digital protection with a record of 10 years consecutive VB100 awards for its award-winning ESET NOD32® technology, today announced its … Read the full press release →

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Russia’s flagship airline Aeroflot released H1-2013 financial results in accordance with Russian Accounting Standards (RAS)

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

Moscow, 23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — JSC “Aeroflot” summed up financial results for the first 6 months of 2013 in accordance with Russian Accounting Standards (RAS). Income statement Revenue of JSC “Aeroflot” in the first 6 months of 2013 totaled 92.014 bln rub., … Read the full press release →

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Ubisoft partner with NVIDIA to offer PC gamers the best gaming experiences for its biggest upcoming titles

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

COLOGNE, GERMANY, 23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, Ubisoft® and NVIDIA announced a new alliance to offer PC gamers the best gaming experiences possible for Ubisoft’s biggest upcoming titles, including Tom Clancy’s™ Splinter Cell® Blacklist™, Assassins Creed® IV Black Flag and Watch Dogs™. NVIDIA’s Developer Technology Team is working closely with Ubisoft’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Entertainment, Germany, Internet & Online, Media, Technology

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Gazprom Gazomotornoye Toplivo and Gazprom Neft to install natural gas vehicle fueling units at Gazprom Neft’s filling stations

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Viktor Zubkov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gazprom, Chairman of the Management Committee – Director General of Gazprom Gazomotornoye Toplivo and Alexander Dyukov, Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprom Neft signed today at the Gazprom headquarters an Agreement regarding the installation of natural gas vehicle fueling units at Gazprom … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Russia, Transportation & Logistics

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Henkel präsentiert neue Klebstoff-Produkte auf der Messe FILTECH 2013 vom 22. bis 24. Oktober in Wiesbaden

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

Innovationen für Klimatisierung und Meerwasserentsalzung 23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Erzeuger von Filtern aller Art können jetzt auf neue Klebstoffe von Henkel zurückgreifen, mit denen sie leistungsstarke Endprodukte auf effiziente Weise herstellen können. Henkel, der weltweit führende Anbieter von Klebstoff-, Dichtstoff- und Oberflächentechnologien, … Read the full press release →

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Veniturile UPC Romania au crescut cu peste 5% in T2 2013 comparativ cu aceeasi perioada a anului trecut

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In trimestrul al doilea al acestui an, UPC Romania a inregistrat venituri de 34,3 milioane USD, ceea ce reprezinta o crestere cu 5,1% fata de 32,6 milioane USD in trimestrul al doilea al anului trecut. In lei, veniturile companiei in … Read the full press release →

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Ubisoft Motion Pictures partners with Sony Pictures Entertainment and New Regency for Watch Dogs™ film development

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

Cologne, 23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Today at the Sony Computer Entertainment press conference at Gamescom, Ubisoft® announced that its film and television division, Ubisoft Motion Pictures, is collaborating with Sony Pictures Entertainment and New Regency on development of a feature film based … Read the full press release →

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Henkel: Metylan RenoMur Innenspachtel mit verbesserter Rezeptur im neuen, praktischen Tragesack

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Mit der Neuauflage des Metylan RenoMur Innenspachtels bringt Henkel die neue Generation einer gipsbasierten Wandspachtelmasse auf den Markt. Neu ist aber nicht nur die Rezeptur des Materials, sondern auch die Verpackung: Der 20-kg-Sack hat einen sicheren Tragegriff, lässt … Read the full press release →

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NORD/LB Landesbank expands further its corporate banking activities across Saxony-Anhalt

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — NORD/LB Landesbank for Saxony-Anhalt has further expanded its business with customers in the SME sector, and 2012 saw the bank’s financing volume in corporate banking up by 3.4 percent to EUR 1,879 million (2011: EUR 1,817 million). The … Read the full press release →

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Firm archaeological evidence: Faroes human colonization happened 300-500 years before the Vikings

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

The Faroe Islands were colonized much earlier than previously believed, and it wasn’t by the Vikings according to new research. 23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — New archaeological evidence places human colonization in the 4th to 6th centuries AD, at least 300-500 years earlier … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Denmark, Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom

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Croatia, through EU Emergency Response Centre, sent two fire-fighting aircrafts to help with the forest fires in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission Emergency Response Centre (ERC) is facilitating the urgent provision of assistance to extinguish the forest fires in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Two fire-fighting aircraft, offered by Croatia, are on their way to the affected area. Assistance … Read the full press release →

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Freie Universität Berlin supports Apache Software Foundation by hosting servers and setting up and maintaining new systems at no charge

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

Free Server and System Maintenance for Apache Software Foundation 23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Freie Universität Berlin and the Apache Software Foundation (ASF), following an initiative of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, are cooperating in making servers available in the data … Read the full press release →

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STRABAG’s subsidiary Züblin AG to build 5.9 km Albabstieg Tunnel along the new Wendlingen–Ulm rail line for € 250 million

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

Construction planning and preparations to begin shortly, tunnelling to begin in spring 2014 Construction time for the 5.9 km tunnel estimated at four-and-a-half years Contract value € 250 million Vienna, 23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — STRABAG SE, one of Europe’s leading construction groups, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics

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Cairn Energy PLC released H1-2013 report

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — “Exploration programme offering material growth potential” Simon Thomson, Chief Executive, Cairn Energy PLC said: “Cairn commences a 12 month multi-well high impact frontier exploration programme in September that will offer shareholders sustained exposure to material growth potential. The … Read the full press release →

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Fitch atorga a Morabanc un ràting d’A-

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — L’agència de qualificació de riscos Fitch ha avaluat per primera vegada l’entitat bancària MoraBanc i ha situat la seva qualificació del deute a llarg termini en A-, una nota similar a la d’altres entitats del país. En un … Read the full press release →

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Cairn Energy PLC agrees with Chariot Oil & Gas Investments (Mauritania) Ltd for 35% non-operated interest in exploration block offshore Mauritania, West Africa

Posted on 23, August 2013 by

23-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Cairn is pleased to announce it has entered into a farm in agreement with Chariot Oil & Gas Investments (Mauritania) Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chariot Oil & Gas Limited (Chariot) for a 35% non-operated interest in … Read the full press release →

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Basilea announced improved operating results in its H1-2013 financials

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

Continued improvement in financial performance Cash and short-term investments of CHF 262.8 million Guidance on isavuconazole phase 3 topline data and ceftobiprole regulatory decision in Europe maintained for H2 2013 Significant agreement with BARDA of up to USD 89 million … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Switzerland

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Barcelona-based low-cost airline Vueling ordered 62 Airbus A320s (30 A320ceo and 32 A320neo)

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

Firm order is part of a global IAG agreement for up to 220 Airbus single-aisle aircraft Blagnac, 22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — International Airlines Group (IAG) and Vueling have signed a purchase agreement to buy 62 Airbus A320s – 30 A320ceo and 32 A320neo … Read the full press release →

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Lemminkäinen and Skanska equaly owned consortium Freeway to build S-ryhmän logistiikkakeskukset Oy’s logistics centre for daily consumer goods

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

LEMMINKÄINEN AND SKANSKA HAVE SIGNED THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF THE S GROUP’S LOGISTICS CENTRE 22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The consortium formed by Lemminkäinen and Skanska, Freeway, has signed a contract with the S Group on the construction of … Read the full press release →

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Lemminkäinen contract with Russian OOO Mikrorayon Kantri to build 46-house residential area in Istra in the Moscow region

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

LEMMINKÄINEN BUILDS A 46-HOUSE RESIDENTIAL AREA IN THE CITY OF ISTRA IN THE MOSCOW REGION 22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Lemminkäinen will build a 46-house residential area in Istra in the Moscow region. The construction contract was awarded to Lemminkäinen by the Russian … Read the full press release →

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Vestas to deliver seven V112-3.0 MW wind turbines to Vindkraft Ukraina for their wind power plants Beregovaya and Stavki in Kherson region, Ukraine

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas is pleased to announce a firm and unconditional order for 21 MW from Vindkraft Ukraina LLC for their wind power plants Beregovaya and Stavki in the Kherson region. Vindkraft and Vestas have already commissioned the 9 MW … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Ukraine

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Kauppalehti-ryhmän ja Osakesäästäjien Keskusliiton yhteistyösopimus päättyy vuoden 2013 lopussa

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

KAUPPALEHTI-RYHMÄN JA OSAKESÄÄSTÄJIEN KESKUSLIITON YHTEISTYÖSOPIMUS PÄÄTTYY 22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Alma Median Kauppalehti-ryhmän ja Osakesäästäjien Keskusliiton määräaikainen yhteistyösopimus päättyy vuoden 2013 lopussa. Kauppalehti-ryhmä ja Osakesäästäjien Keskusliitto ovat vuodesta 2008 alkaen tehneet yhteistyötä liiton viestintäpalveluiden toteuttamisessa. Liiton jäsenet ovat osana jäsenyyttään saaneet perjantain … Read the full press release →

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Kalmar to supply two shuttle carriers to Total Terminal International Algeciras SAU Spain

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has gained an order to supply two shuttle carriers to a long-standing customer, Total Terminal International (TTI) Algeciras SAU. The order has been booked into Cargotec’s second quarter 2013 order intake. TTI Algeciras, the … Read the full press release →

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Lemminkäinen signs with Länsimetro Oy for the construction of Matinkylä station on the West Metro line

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

LEMMINKÄINEN BUILDS THE MATINKYLÄ STATION FOR WEST METRO 22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Lemminkäinen and Länsimetro Oy have signed an agreement on the construction of the Matinkylä station on the West Metro line. The work will begin in August 2013, and it is … Read the full press release →

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The European Investment Bank to provide $230M for investment in hydropower, wind, geothermal and photovoltaic renewable energy schemes across Central America

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB), Europe’s long-term lending institution, has agreed to provide USD 230 million backing to support investment in hydropower, wind, geothermal and photovoltaic renewable energy schemes across Central America. The joint programme with the Central … Read the full press release →

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Kalmar delivered new 3D graphic user interface for its equipment control system for the operations of AutoStrad to Asciano’s container terminals in Brisbane and Sydney

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, delivered the new graphic user interface (GUI) for its equipment control system for the operations of AutoStrad(TM) to Asciano for roll out at their container terminals in Brisbane and Sydney. The new user interface … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission released the amount of fish which can be caught by EU fishermen in the Baltic Sea for 2014

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has tabled its proposal on fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2014. This is the annual proposal for the amount of fish which can be caught by EU fishermen from the main commercial fish … Read the full press release →

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Alma 360:n tuottamalle Allegro Magazine -asiakaslehdelle pronssia Content Marketing Awards -kilpailussa Yhdysvalloissa

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

ALMA 360:N TUOTTAMALLE ALLEGRO MAGAZINE -ASIAKASLEHDELLE PRONSSIA CONTENT MARKETING AWARDS -KILPAILUSSA YHDYSVALLOISSA 22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Allegro-junan matkustajia palveleva matkailu- ja lifestyle-lehti Allegro Magazine on voittanut pronssia vuosittain järjestettävän CMA Content Marketing Awards -kilpailun Best Transportation Publication -sarjassa. Alma 360:n suunnittelema ja … Read the full press release →

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The most powerful 20 MW test bench in the wind industry now in operation at Vestas’ global testing centre in Aarhus, Denmark

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

The largest and most powerful test bench in the industry has started operation at Vestas’ global testing centre in Aarhus, Denmark. The 20 MW test bench is capable of testing the full nacelle of the V164-8.0 MW, validating the performance, … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission approved German Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale’s restructuring plan under State aid rules

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has concluded that additional commitments provided by Germany in the context of the restructuring of NORD/LB ensure that the State aid granted to the bank remains compatible with the internal market. This remains the case after … Read the full press release →

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Vestas Wind Systems A/S sees its free cash flow improved by €535M in Q2 2013

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Interim financial report, second quarter 2013 Summary Two-year turnaround continues according to plan. Free cash flow improved by EUR 535m and outlook upgraded to at least EUR 200m. Positive EBIT result despite 26 per cent lower revenue. Anders … Read the full press release →

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Kalmar to relocate its rubber-tyred gantry cranes production from China’s Shanghai multi-assembly unit to joint venture Rainbow-Cargotec Industries

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

Kalmar RTG production to be relocated from Shanghai multi-assembly unit to joint venture Rainbow-Cargotec Industries (RCI) 22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will relocate the production of rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) from Cargotec Industries (China) Co., Ltd., (CICL) Shanghai multi-assembly … Read the full press release →

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Anders Runevad appointed Group President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

Vestas Wind Systems A/S appoints Anders Runevad as new Group President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Ditlev Engel who will leave the company. 22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Ditlev Engel has been with the company since 2005 and has during the … Read the full press release →

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First season for Carlsberg as the Premier League official beer

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The most famous and watched football league in the world begins this weekend and Carlsberg will be there for every pass, kick, tackle, header and goal, as the Official Beer for the first time ever, in a deal … Read the full press release →

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Nucleus Financial Group appointed Mike Seddon chairman of its influential advisory board

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Nucleus, the adviser influenced wrap platform, has announced the appointment of Mike Seddon as chairman of its influential advisory board. The Nucleus advisory board, which has been in place since the business was launched in 2006 and which … Read the full press release →

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Crytek announced the launch of the new CRYENGINE with always up to date access to the latest features in CRYENGINE for commercial game licensees

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

Frankfurt am Main (Germany), 21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Crytek have ushered in a new era for their state-of-the-art CRYENGINE  technology, with  the launch of the new CRYENGINE; an ever-evolving technology service, with always up to date access to the latest features in CRYENGINE … Read the full press release →

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University of East Anglia citizen science project to tag diseased and healthy ash trees across UK

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A new project to help scientists identify species of ash tree that are resistant to Chalara fraxinea or ‘dieback’ will be launched by the University of East Anglia today. Members of the public are being called on to … Read the full press release →

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Russell Group statement on Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Commenting on the Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities, Russell Group Director General Dr Wendy Piatt, said: “No one should use league tables alone to judge the quality of education and research at universities. However … Read the full press release →

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Zetes Group lands contract for the personalisation of Belgian ePassports

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

Brussels (Belgium), 21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Within the framework of a call for tender process, the Federal Public Service (FPS) for Foreign Affairs entrusts Zetes with the personalisation of Belgian ePassports. The contract, which becomes effective on May 1st 2014, covers a … Read the full press release →

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