Monthly Archives: September 2013

Bastei Lübbe AG shares can be subscribed directly via Xetra for the first time

18-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Xetra/FWB: Shares in Bastei Lübbe AG (ISIN: DE000A1X3YY0) can be subscribed directly via Xetra with effect from today. Bastei Lübbe is the first company to use the Xetra subscription function to place its equities. The subscription period runs until 1 … Read the full press release

Credit Suisse’s CFIG Conference in San Diego was attended by approximately 400 representatives of U.S.-based pension plans, endowments, foundations and private equity managers

New York, 18-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On September 11 – 12, 2013, Credit Suisse’s Customized Fund Investment Group (“CFIG”) hosted the seventh annual “Credit Suisse Conference on Small & Emerging Managers in Private Equity, Real Estate and In-State Investments,” in San Diego, … Read the full press release

Over 2000 European towns and cities expected to participate in the 12th edition of European Mobility Week

17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Over 2000 European towns and cities are expected to participate in the 12th edition of European Mobility Week, which begins today. This year the week runs until 22 September under the slogan ‘Clean air – It’s your move!’. … Read the full press release

Nokia Solutions and Networks to implement LTE network for Tele2 Netherlands

Amsterdam, Netherlands, 17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Radio network deployment to improve mobile broadband experience Nokia Solutions and Networks will implement an LTE* (Long Term Evolution) network for Tele2 Netherlands. Under the contract, NSN is the supplier of the nationwide greenfield radio access network and … Read the full press release

Credit Suisse Group AG reports 2Q13 and 6M13 results

– 2Q13 Core pre-tax income of CHF 1,534 million, up 38% from 2Q12, net income attributable to shareholders of CHF 1,045 million and return on equity of 10% – 6M13 Core pre-tax income of CHF 3,356 million, up 192% from … Read the full press release

Nokia Solutions and Network’s Flexi Multiradio Base Stations used by SK Telecom, LG U+ and Korea Telecom to launch LTE-Advanced commercially first in the world

Seoul, Korea, 17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Simple software upgrade enables up to 150 Mbps throughput, enhances customer experience Three major South Korean operators, SK Telecom, LG U+ and Korea Telecom, are the world’s first operators to launch LTE-Advanced commercially. Using the capabilities of … Read the full press release

ECB’s EUROPEAN CULTURAL DAYS to feature artists from the next country to adopt the euro Latvia

17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — This year’s EUROPEAN CULTURAL DAYS of the European Central Bank (ECB) features artists from Latvia – the next country to adopt the euro. Under the motto “Enchanting Latvia”, a range of cultural venues across Frankfurt am Main will … Read the full press release

The Co-operative Food and NUS announced ground-breaking supermarket discount for students at more than 3,600 participating Co-operative food stores across UK

17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Food and NUS today (Friday 13 September, 2013) announced a ground-breaking deal that will see students with an NUS extra card receive a 10% discount on all groceries*, at more than 3,600 participating Co-operative food stores** across the UK. … Read the full press release

The Bank of England and European Central Bank announced extension of their temporary reciprocal swap agreement

17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Bank of England and European Central Bank (ECB) are today announcing an extension of their temporary reciprocal swap agreement (swap line) to Tuesday 30 September 2014. The swap line was established in December 2010 to enable the … Read the full press release

Deutsche Börse announced new access point to its global network via Interxion’s Vienna data centre

17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Börse: As of today, Deutsche Börse offers a new Access Point in Interxion’s Vienna data centre campus. Interxion Holding N.V. is a major European provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral co-location data centre services. Its Vienna data centre is … Read the full press release

Construction of Airbus’ A320 Family Assembly Line begun in Mobile, Alabama

First vertical steel column raised for A320 Family Assembly Line in Mobile, Alabama Blagnac, 17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the completion of the ground work to prepare the Brookley Aeroplex site for building construction, Airbus’ A320 Family Assembly Line began taking shape as … Read the full press release

Eurostat released euro area and EU annual inflation figures

17-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Euro area¹ annual inflation was 1.3% in August 2013², down from 1.6% in July. A year earlier the rate was 2.6%. Monthly inflation was 0.1% in August 2013. European Union³ annual inflation was 1.5% in August 2013, down … Read the full press release

Airbus, HAIG, HAI, AVICHINA, HELI joint venture Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre (HMC) started delivering elevators for the Airbus A350 XWB programme

Airbus’ newest joint venture in China progresses well on A350 work packages Blagnac,  16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre (HMC), a joint venture between Airbus and its Chinese partners, has started to deliver elevators for the Airbus … Read the full press release

Cecilia Mamlström’s speech about the progress in EU migration policy at Metropolis Conference in Tampere, Finland

Metropolis Conference/Tampere, Finland, 16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of this important event with such a wide and dynamic composition of researchers, policy makers and practitioners from all over the world. Tampere can truly be … Read the full press release

Le groupe d’investisseurs mené par Siparex finalise l’acquisition du Groupe CEBTP

Siparex, Cathay Capital, Bpifrance et BNP Paribas Développement, finalisent la reprise du Groupe CEBTP 16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Conformément au protocole d’accord signé en juillet dernier (cf communiqué du 16 juillet 2013 ci-joint), le groupe d’investisseurs mené par Siparex finalise l’acquisition du … Read the full press release

EIB lends €40M to Lithuanian cities for energy savings programmes

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Energy savings programmes in Lithuanian cities will get a further boost from a EUR 40 million loan agreement between the European Investment Bank (EIB), as manager of the JESSICA holding fund in Lithuania, and Šiaulių bankas. This is … Read the full press release

European Commission encourages UK students and businesses to study foreign language

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — More needs to be done to encourage British students to study languages at A Level and university, according to the European Commission. The importance of foreign language skills is self-evident in all EU countries, given that businesses increasingly … Read the full press release

European turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR and Caribbean carrier LIAT sign 10-year Global Maintenance Agreement for the airline’s new ATR-600 aircraft fleet

Toulouse,  16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European manufacturer of turboprop aircraft ATR and the Caribbean carrier LIAT have announced the signature of a Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) for the airline’s new fleet of ATR -600 aircraft. Signed for an initial period of … Read the full press release

EC Vice-President Viviane Reding debates Future of Europe with Italian, Croatian, Slovenian and Austrian citizens

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — “That Slovenians, Croats and Austrians are debating the future of Europe together with Italians is testament to the power of our European Union in breaking down borders,” said European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding. She was speaking ahead of a Citizens’ … Read the full press release

Holding company “Russian Helicopters” to launch new after-purchase and repair services for operators abroad

The holding company “Russian Helicopters” is creating special departments that will not only monitor the completion of technical work, but also oversee the exchange of information with various operators. Airlines themselves are not opposed to this idea, as they highly … Read the full press release

The European Investment Bank lends €40M long-term loan to SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited (SREI) for renewable energy projects in India

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 40 million long-term loan to SREI Infrastructure Finance Limited (SREI), with the main purpose of financing investments that will help to mitigate climate change in India. The loan will … Read the full press release

RBS Group included in 2013 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI)

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — We’re pleased to announce that RBS Group has been included in the 2013 Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). The DJSI tracks the corporate sustainability of the world’s leading companies. The index includes only the top 10% globally of … Read the full press release

EC proposes new indicator of innovation output to benchmark national innovation policies and monitor EU’s performance against its main trading partners

16-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — This MEMO explains the objectives of the new indicator of innovation output and provides an overview of the performance of EU Member States, other European countries associated to the EU’s research Framework Programme, and some of the EU’s … Read the full press release

Eurogroup ministers: early signs of euro area recovery

13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurogroup ministers got back to business today in Vilnius in their first meeting since the end of the summer break. There was good news from Cyprus, where work has started in earnest on reforms designed to get the … Read the full press release

Michel BARNIER at Eurofi Financial Forum: G20 must remain committed to global implementation of financial reforms

Vilnius, 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurofi Financial Forum Mr. De Larosière, Ladies and Gentlemen, Five years ago, on 13 September 2008, some of you here in this room were probably in Nice for the informal Ecofin. It is precisely on that day in … Read the full press release

Pearle Vision plans to unveil its new store design on Sept. 17 in Cleveland, Ohio

Leading Optical Franchise Celebrates with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Sept. 17 MASON, Ohio, 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Pearle Vision, one of North America’s largest and most trusted licensed optical brands, announced today plans to unveil its new store design on Sept. 17 in … Read the full press release

Weinmann introduced new ventilation mask developed for ventilation and sleep therapy – JOYCEone

13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — JOYCEone, developed for ventilation and sleep therapy, is the ventilation mask that always fits. Almost as soon as it is put into place, the fitting process is complete. The optimized shape of the single layer mask cushion makes … Read the full press release

KAMAZ and Intel introduced prototype of an on-board informational and entertaining system developed for trucks KAMAZ-5490

At COMTRANS-2013 festival KAMAZ together with Intel presented a joint product 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — KAMAZ and Intel presented a prototype of an on-board informational and entertaining system developed for national trucks KAMAZ-5490 At an international freight car auto show COMTRANS-2013 KAMAZ … Read the full press release

Sunglass Hut’s most technological store opens at Times Square, New York City

New York, 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — There’s a new shop in town for sunglasses enthusiasts: go to 1540 Broadway, New York City on the square that tourists love best – Times Square. This is the address of Sunglass Hut’s most technological store with … Read the full press release

Salzgitter Group’s subsidiary KHS to showcase stretch-blow, filling and labeling tech innovations at drinktec 2013 September 16 – 20 2013 in Munich

13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — KHS will be demonstrating the company’s consistent course in line with its “First Choice in Technology and Service” vision at drinktec 2013 from September 16 – 20, 2013 in Munich. The international manufacturer of filling and packaging machinery … Read the full press release

Tianjin Myway International Trading Co and Magforce International ejected from DSEI due to compliance breach

13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — We can confirm that the Tianjin Myway International Trading Co. and Magforce International have been ejected from DSEI having been found with literature suspected of breaching UK law. This action highlights our commitment to ensuring that all equipment, … Read the full press release

Cassidian introduced its next high grade encryption device Ectocryp Yellow at DSEI 2013

Cassidian CyberSecurity’s family of Ectocryp cryptographic devices will include this small form factor, portable device Ectocryp Yellow is being developed to meet the highest standards of UK Government for encryption technology. London, 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Cassidian, the security and defence arm … Read the full press release

Rostec’s Tekhnopromexport and Andritz Hydro to partner in future joint hydropower station construction projects

Tekhnopromexport and Andritz Hydro are going to build a hydropower station in CIS, Asia and Africa  13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of the Russia and Austria Business Council Tekhnopromexport and Andritz Hydro, the world’s leading manufacturer of equipment for hydropower stations, … Read the full press release

Finnish national carrier Finnair receives world’s first A321 equipped with Sharklets

Blagnac, 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Finnish national carrier, Finnair, the launch customer for the A321 equipped with Sharklets, has taken delivery of its first of five aircraft on order. The aircraft will eventually replace Finnair’s existing fleet of 757s, making it an all … Read the full press release

EC adopts major regulatory proposals to complete the telecoms single market and deliver the Connected Continent

12-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Commission today adopted major regulatory proposals to complete the telecoms single market and deliver a Connected Continent. The overarching aim is to build a connected, competitive continent and enabling sustainable digital jobs and industries; making life better … Read the full press release

Imerys announced it received acquisition offer from Omya for 4 calcium carbonate industrial sites

PARIS, 12-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Imerys is informing that it has recently received an offer from Omya for the acquisition of four industrial sites which beneficiate calcium carbonate for the paper market. These sites are located in Europe (Sainte-Croix de Mareuil in France, Köping … Read the full press release

Cecilia Malmström comments on European Parliament’s adoption of a visa waiver suspension mechanism

12-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Today the European Parliament adopted amendments to the EU visa rules (Regulation 539/2001), including a new visa waiver suspension mechanism to ensure that visa free travel does not lead to irregularities or abuse. “The new visa waiver suspension mechanism will contribute … Read the full press release

European Progress Microfinance Facility provided Progress Microfinance loans to over 6000 entrepreneurs

12-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — More than 6000 entrepreneurs have already benefitted from loans worth a total of close to €50 million under the European Progress Microfinance Facility, according to the third annual report on this EUinstrument. The report confirms that Progress Microfinance has significantly contributed … Read the full press release

Senior TV executives from public service media voted for the 7 Best Formats at the 7th EUROVISION Creative Forum in Berlin

Creative excellence was rewarded last night (10 September) when senior TV executives from public service media (PSM) voted for the 7 Best Formats at the seventh EUROVISION Creative Forum in Berlin. 12-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Since its launch in 2006, the annual … Read the full press release