Monthly Archives: August 2013

National Student Survey: 90% of students are happy with their overall experience at Newcastle University

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Newcastle students enjoy their time here so much they have voted the University one of the best in the country for student experience. The latest results from the National Student Survey (NSS), show that 90% of students are happy with … Read the full press release →

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Porsche Lizenz- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG (Porsche Design Group) announced 20% sales growth in H1-2013

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

Sales up by more than 20 per cent for the first half of 2013 Stuttgart, 21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The global business activities of the Porsche Design Group (Porsche Lizenz- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG) continued to develop at a consistently positive … Read the full press release →

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Klöckner & Co SE released Q2 and H1-2013 operating results

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

Klöckner & Co SE: Gross margin improved, costs reduced, smaller net loss, negative market trend increasingly compensated by restructuring program, third-quarter EBITDA expected to be €30 million to €40 million, full-year EBITDA to be around the prior-year level at approximately … Read the full press release →

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J. Schmalz GmbH introduced modular gripper system for the modular design of vacuum end effectors (VEE)

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Speed and flexibility are the main challenges for industrial packaging processes. J. Schmalz GmbH has developed a modular system for the modular design of vacuum end effectors (VEE). As a technological comparison shows, this system, as an alternative … Read the full press release →

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KPN Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on 2 October 2013

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

Den Haag, 21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — KPN invites its shareholders to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (‘EGM’) to be held on 2 October 2013. The meeting is convened in relation to the proposal to approve the sale of E-Plus to Telefónica … Read the full press release →

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Four PPS®1350-G plasma thrusters from Snecma on the Alphasat satellite now in operation

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

Courcouronnes, 21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Snecma (Safran) annonce la mise en service de ses quatre propulseurs plasmiques PPS®1350-G sur le satellite lancé par Ariane 5 le 25 juillet dernier pour l’opérateur Inmarsat. Cette mise en route s’est effectuée par étapes successives du 9 … Read the full press release →

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Oxford University scientists led team discovered bony tails radical shortening enabled earliest birds to develop versatile legs

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A radical shortening of their bony tails over 100 million years ago enabled the earliest birds to develop versatile legs that gave them an evolutionary edge, a new study shows. A team led by Oxford University scientists examined … Read the full press release →

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EC funded study finds 50% of scientific papers published in 2011 now available for free via so-called ‘open access’

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The global shift towards making research findings available free of charge for readers—so-called ‘open access’—was confirmed today in a study funded by the European Commission. This new research suggests that open access is reaching the tipping point, … Read the full press release →

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Eni’s Versalis signed strategic partnership with Neville Venture for hydrocarbon resins production at Versalis Priolo plant

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

These new, high added-value productions, synergetic in particular with the elastomer business, will be used in specialty applications such as adhesives, inks, coatings and rubber. San Donato Milanese, 20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Versalis (Eni) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Neville … Read the full press release →

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GRAPHISOFT introduced its new plug-in for Autodesk Revit 2014 offering improved IFC/ArchiCAD Connection

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

BUDAPEST, 20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAPHISOFT, the global leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions for architects, has introduced its new plug-in developed for Revit 2014, offering improved IFC import and export functions of all Revit applications, including Revit Structure, Revit … Read the full press release →

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Eni’s CEO Paolo Scaroni met with The President of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

During the meeting, Paolo Scaroni, along with Claudio Descalzi, COO of Eni E&P, commented with the President of the Republic the recent Nenè Marine discovery and discussed the role that gas will play in the economic and industrial development of … Read the full press release →

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Yara International ASA closed its acquisition of Bunge’s fertilizer business in Brazil

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

Oslo, 20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA has closed its acquisition of Bunge’s fertilizer business in Brazil, marking a major step forward for its growth ambitions in the region. “I am pleased to announce the closing of this acquisition, which … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission granted €1.5M for research into eradicating cancer blood supply

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission awards its 50th European Industrial Doctorate (EID) research grant today. The €1.5 million grant is for research into new antibodies that will destroy a tumour’s blood vessels and eradicate the tumour. The so-called VAMPIRE project (‘Vascular … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Science, United Kingdom

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EC bans imports of herring and mackerel from Atlanto-Scandian stocks as measure against continued unsustainable fishing by the Faroe Islands

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has today adopted a package of measures to address the continued unsustainable fishing of herring by the Faroe Islands. The measures include the ban of imports of herring and mackerel from the Atlanto-Scandian stocks … Read the full press release →

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Yara International ASA purchased 80,000 own shares in the market as prt of its current buy-back program

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

Oslo, 20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA has today purchased 80,000 own shares in the market at an average price of NOK 252.9353. The transaction is part of a buy-back program, authorized by the Annual General meeting held 13 May … Read the full press release →

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BBVA S.A. announced 90.8% net profit increase to €2.88 billion in the first six months of 2013

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

Resilience: revenues remain strong despite the complex environment thanks to BBVA’s diversified model and contributions from emerging markets. Gross income for the first half came to €10.96 billion Risks: the indicators are still influenced by the situation in Spain and … Read the full press release →

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Russia’s national telecommunications operator Rostelecom launched the first segment of its 3G+ mobile network in St Petersburg

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

Moscow, Russia, 20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rostelecom OJSC (the “Group”) (MICEX – RTS: RTKM, RTKMP; OTCQX: ROSYY), Russia’s national telecommunications operator, today announces that it has commercially launched the first segment of its 3G+ mobile network in St Petersburg. Rostelecom’s new … Read the full press release →

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KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. wyniki pierwszego półrocza 2013 r.

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — KGHM Polska Miedź S.A. osiągnęła w pierwszym półroczu 2013 r. dobry wynik finansowy, pomimo spadku notowań miedzi i srebra oraz niższego kursu walutowego. Spółka zwiększa stan gotówki przy spłacie ponad 1 mld złotych kredytu i nakładach na … Read the full press release →

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The Yara Prize 2013 goes to two prominent African laureates for their work for African farmers and for the continent’s green revolution

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

Oslo, 20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Yara Prize 2013 is being awarded to Mr. Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, founder and CEO of the Smallholders Foundation in Nigeria, and Dr. Lindiwe Majele Sibanda, CEO of the Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network … Read the full press release →

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Fugro N.V. revenue including multi-client sales in H1-2013 increased by 9.8% YoY to EUR 1,181.0 million

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Major developments in the first half of 2013 General On 31 January 2013, Fugro sold the majority of its Geoscience division, excluding the multi-client library and the ocean bottom node business, to CGG. The gain on the … Read the full press release →

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The UBS consumption indicator: new cars registrations during H1-2013 was weak in Switzerland

Posted on 20, August 2013 by

The UBS consumption indicator moved sideways in June. The first half of the year was weak for registrations of new cars. Zurich/Basel, 20-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The UBS consumption indicator remained stable for the most part in June at 1.44 index … Read the full press release →

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Swisscom with one of the best 4G/LTE coverage in the world according to the World Cellular Information Service

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Berne, 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Expansion of Swisscom’s new 4G/LTE network is forging ahead. Today, 60 per cent of the Swiss population already have access to Swisscom’s latest-generation mobile network at some 300 locations across the country. And when it … Read the full press release →

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SAS Malaysia honored with Best Companies to Work for in Asia Award 2013

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

SAS one of 21 companies in Malaysia – out of 145 nominations – to receive the award. CARY, NC, 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — SAS was one of 21 companies from Malaysia to win a Best Companies to Work for in Asia … Read the full press release →

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Strong indications of significant gas volumes in Tolmount field, Dana Petroleum has joint 50 percent stake with operator E.ON E&P

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Dana Petroleum welcomes the strong indication of significant volumes of gas in a field in the UK North Sea following the drilling of an appraisal well. 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Dana has a joint 50 per cent stake in the Tolmount … Read the full press release →

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Archibald Kremser takes the position of CFO at Bank of Slovenia

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Yesterday, on 30 July, 2013 the Governing Council of the Bank of Slovenia issued a licence for Archibald Kremser allowing him to perform the function of a Management Board member of NLB. Archibald Kremser will start his … Read the full press release →

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New global appointments announced at Roland Berger Strategy Consultants

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Roland Berger continues to expand its global presence: six new Partners elected The strategy consultancy adjusts its global management in line with its international growth: expanded “Global Executive Committee” (GEC) appointed Burkhard Schwenker (Chief Executive Officer), Charles-Edouard Bouée (Chief Operating … Read the full press release →

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The Bank of Slovenia commissioned system-wide Asset Quality Review (AQR) and bottom-up Stress Testing (ST) exercise in line with European Council’s recommendations

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Ljubljana, 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Bank of Slovenia, in coordination with Slovenian Ministry of Finance, has commissioned a system-wide Asset Quality Review (AQR) and bottom-up Stress Testing (ST) exercise in line with European Council’s recommendations (Recommendation for a Council Recommendation on … Read the full press release →

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SAS zwiększył udział w rynku zaawansowanej analityki do poziomu 36,2 % w porównaniu do 35,3% uzyskanych w roku 2011

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Warszawa, 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Według najnowszego raportu firmy analitycznej IDC Worldwide Business Analytics Software 2013-2017 Forecast and 2012 Vendor Shares SAS Institute utrzymuje pozycję globalnego lidera na rynku zaawansowanej analityki. W 2012 roku udział SAS w rynkuadvanced analytics wzrósł do poziomu 36,2 % … Read the full press release →

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Heidelberg University and European Molecular Biology Laboratory scientists applied new electron microscopy methods to decode the structure of Gemmata obscuriglobus

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

New methods of electron microscopy decode the structure of Gemmata obscuriglobus 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Certain bacteria can build such complex membrane structures that, in terms of complexity and dynamics, look like eukaryotes, i.e., organisms with a distinct membrane-bound nucleus. Scientists from … Read the full press release →

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Insurance and reinsurance underwriting group Kiln appointed Satoshi Naganuma as Active Underwriter of Tokio Marine Kiln Syndicate 1880

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Kiln, the specialist insurance and reinsurance underwriting group, has appointed Satoshi Naganuma as Active Underwriter of Tokio Marine Kiln Syndicate 1880, with effect from Monday 12 August. Satoshi, whose career in the insurance industry spans 20 years, … Read the full press release →

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University of Southampton Dr Karen Ruebens’ examination of stone tools and handaxe designs from 80 Neanderthal sites indicated distinct Neanderthal cultures

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A study by a postgraduate researcher at the University of Southampton has found that Neanderthals were more culturally complex than previously acknowledged. Two cultural traditions existed among Neanderthals living in what is now northern Europe between 115,000 … Read the full press release →

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International scientists use powerful carbon-14 method to show that four-fifths of the soot particle air pollution in SE Asia are from fossil fuel combustion

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Particulate air pollution from incomplete combustion is affecting climate over East Asia more than carbon dioxide and cause premature deaths of over half a million annually in China alone, yet its sources have been poorly understood. In this week’s issue … Read the full press release →

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South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance and Department for Transport unveiled plans to deliver transformational capacity increase on one of Europe’s busiest rail networks

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Proposals targeting 15% capacity increase by 2019 Work starts to procure more than 135 extra carriages for suburban routes Infrastructure investment to help drive reliability improvements 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Plans are being developed to deliver a transformational capacity  increase on … Read the full press release →

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Wood Group PSN announced it retained its contract with Dana Petroleum for integrated support services in the North Sea

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Wood Group PSN (WGPSN) has retained its contract with Dana Petroleum for integrated support services (ISC) in the North Sea, marking more than 14 years of continuous service as prime contractor on the Triton FPSO. The contract … Read the full press release →

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Innovative smartcard ticketing system StagecoachSmart introduced on Supertram network in Sheffield

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Smarter ticketing scheme to make it easier for passengers to buy and use tram tickets Integrated smart travel now available on Stagecoach bus and tram services New Megarider Xtra ticket offers hassle-free automatic monthly payments 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Supertram passengers … Read the full press release →

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Mongolian Export Consulting Week training programme part of EU funded and EBRD implemented Support to SME Development in Mongolia

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Mongolian Management Consulting Institute (MMCI) has launched “Export Consulting Week”. The week will focus attention on export promotion activities, and will emphasise consulting as an effective tool to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) increase their … Read the full press release →

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The European Union seeks WTO’s rule over Chinese anti-dumping duties imposed on steel seamless tubes imported from EU

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Union today requested the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva to rule over a dispute concerning Chinese anti-dumping duties imposed on imports of high-performance stainless steel seamless tubes (“HP-SSST”) from the EU. The EU believes … Read the full press release →

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Commissioner Andris Piebalgs introduced new €25M EU project during Bolivia visit aimed at reducing coca cultivation surface in the country

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A new EU project which is expected to benefit some 80,000 farmers’ families (and up to 400,000 people indirectly) in Bolivia has today been announced by Development Commissioner, Andris Piebalgs, during a visit to the country. The … Read the full press release →

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Swiss National Bank’s stabilisation fund repaid the loan granted by the SNB parent company

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

Zurich, 19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On 15 August 2013, the stabilisation fund (StabFund) of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) repaid the loan granted by the SNB parent company in full. Under the terms of the agreement, UBS may exercise an option … Read the full press release →

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