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