Daily Archives: 15, October 2013

First-ever EU-wide study of the impact of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on the European economy

Brussels, Belgium, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission today welcomed the publication of the first-ever EU-wide study of the impact of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) on the European economy in terms of GDP, employment, wages and trade. Carried out jointly by … Read the full press release

The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) hosts seminar on “How to Prevent and fight Rural Development Fraud” on 14-15 October in Zagreb, Croatia

Zagreb, Croatia, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) is organising a seminar on “How to Prevent and fight Rural Development Fraud” on 14-15 October, in Zagreb. The event brings together experts from all EU Member States, as well as … Read the full press release

Heads of seven multilateral institutions issued joint statement on trade facilitation assistance at World Bank/IMF Annual Meeting

African Development Bank Asian Development Bank European Bank for Reconstruction and Development European Investment Bank Inter-American Development Bank International Monetary FundWorld Bank Group Washington, D.C., United States, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Ninth WTO Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia on 3-6 December … Read the full press release

EURid honored with CENTR award for its co-funded marketing programme at the CENTR 50 General Assembly

Brussels, Belgium, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — EURid was presented the CENTR award for Marketing and Communication for our Co-funded Marketing Programme last night (2 October 2013) at the CENTR 50 General Assembly dinner gala which took place at the Atomium in Brussels, Belgium. … Read the full press release

Ulm hospital building supported by Wicona-brand aluminium curtain wall and window solutions won German architectural award

The building that houses University Hospital’s surgery department in Ulm, Germany, has been named winner of a new German architectural award for buildings in the hospital and health sector. Wicona contributed with aluminium solutions. Ulm, Germany,  15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The … Read the full press release

Banca CARIGE S.p.A. announced final date for exercising right to convert bonds to ordinary shares – 31 October 2013

Genoa, Italy, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Genoa, 3 October 2013 – In relation to the 3,952,361 bonds currently outstanding of the Banca CARIGE 1.50% 2003-2013 hybrid subordinated issue with premium for redemption, convertible into ordinary shares (denominated: “Banca Carige 1,50%, 2003 – … Read the full press release

Compagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin (“CGEM”) issued notice of early redemption of its “TSR” subordinated notes redeemable in cash, due December 3, 2033

Boulogne-Billancourt, France, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On December 3, 2003, Compagnie Générale des Etablissements Michelin (“CGEM”) issued €500 million worth of 6.375% lowest ranking subordinated notes due December 3, 2033 (“TSRs”). The notes are redeemable in cash and are traded on NYSE … Read the full press release

Michelin introduced bundle of free mobility apps to assist travellers

Michelin has introduced MICHELIN Mobility Apps, a bundle of free applications to assist people whenever they travel for business or pleasure. Already available in France, it will be launched in Germany, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom at year-end. Boulogne-Billancourt, … Read the full press release

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and IDFC Chairman and KfW Group CEO Dr Ulrich Schröder met at 2nd annual meeting of the International Development Finance Club (IDFC ) in Washington D.C.

Washington D.C., United States, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Yesterday (2013-10-13), on the occasion of the 2nd annual meeting of the International Development Finance Club (IDFC) the Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon met with IDFC CEOs. During their meeting IDFC members discussed … Read the full press release

DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH provided long-term loan in Philippine peso to Philippine Cravings Group for expansion investments

Provision of a loan of 10m US-dollars Renewed partnership with Cravings Group  Cologne, Germany,  15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, extends its cooperation with the Philippine Cravings Group: it provides the Group with a long-term loan … Read the full press release

Morpho (Safran) selected to provide innovative Near Field Communication (NFC) service to Bank SinoPac in Taïwan

Taïwan, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Morpho (Safran), a leading supplier of Near Field Communication (NFC) services, products and platforms, has been selected to provide an innovative NFC service to Bank SinoPac in Taïwan on August 19, 2013. VIP customers of Bank SinoPac … Read the full press release

Safran’s Morpho to deliver high-speed CTX 9800 DSi™ explosives detection systems (EDS) to screen hold baggage at Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport in Nice, France

High-speed explosives detection systems to enhance passenger checked baggage screening capabilities  Paris, France, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Morpho (Safran), through its subsidiary Morpho Detection, Inc., today announced that Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport in Nice, France has purchased four high-speed CTX 9800 … Read the full press release

Cable & Wireless Communications to launch Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile data services in The Bahamas

London, United Kingdom, 15-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Cable & Wireless Communications’ (CWC) will launch Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile data services later this year as part of its Christmas marketing campaign in The Bahamas. CWC first launched mobile data services in The … Read the full press release