Monthly Archives: November 2013

Seven faculty members from the leading international business school INSEAD shortlisted for the 2013 Thinkers50 Awards

Prestigious biennial honour recognises world’s best thought leadership in management and innovation Fontainebleau (France), Singapore and Abu Dhabi, 6-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Seven faculty members from INSEAD, the leading international business school, have been shortlisted for the 2013 Thinkers50 Awards. The biennial … Read the full press release

Solvay and INEOS take note of the European Commission’s decision to continue its evaluation of their proposed chlorvinyls joint venture

Rolle, Switzerland and Brussels, Belgium, 6-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay and INEOS take note of the European Commission’s decision to continue its evaluation of their proposed 50/ 50 Joint Venture in European chlorvinyls activities.  This follows the original notification of the planned … Read the full press release

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation selected six researchers from abroad to receive Germany’s most valuable international research award

Six researchers from abroad – two women and four men – receive Germany’s most valuable international research award Bonn, Germany, 6-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — An environmental economist from Switzerland, a quantum physicist from Austria as well as three physicists and a mathematician … Read the full press release

The European Commission to probe the planned chlorvinyls joint venture by Solvay and INEOS

Brussels, Belgium, 5-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess whether the planned combination of the European chlorvinyls businesses of INEOS of Switzerland and Solvay of Belgium into a newly created joint venture was in line … Read the full press release

Eesti Pank announced the recipients of its 2013 research awards

The 2013 Eesti Pank doctoral studies research award of 2300 euros went to Anne Lauringson for her work on how unemployment benefits affected labour market outcomes in Estonia in the economic crisis. The master’s studies research award of 1300 euros … Read the full press release

Radisson Blu’s exceptional meetings and events program Experience Meetings recognized by Green Meetings Industry Council

Brussels, Belgium, 5-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Radisson Blu, one of the world’s leading upper upscale hotel brands announce a special recognition of its exceptional meetings and events program called Experience Meetings by the Green Meetings Industry Council (GMIC – www.gmicglobal.org). As an industry … Read the full press release

U.K. energy supplier comparison website Energyhelpline.com uses HP Optimost to enhance its online customer experience and increase conversion rates

PALO ALTO, Calif., United States, 5-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — HP Autonomy today announced that energyhelpline.com, the U.K. energy supplier comparison website, is using HP Optimost to enhance its online customer experience and increase conversion rates. Founded in 2002, energyhelpline.com has rapidly grown to become … Read the full press release

Great Place to Work Institute named Hilti among top worldwide employers

Hilti placed 15th in the most recent international employer evaluation conducted by the Great Place to Work Institute, giving the company a top ranking among the world’s best companies.  Schaan (FL), Liechtenstein, 5-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In addition to 2011, when … Read the full press release

Samaritans marked its 60th birthday

Ewell, Surrey, UK, 5-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Events have been taking place up and down the country today, Friday, 1 November, to mark Samaritans’ 60th birthday. The biggest of them all was in the City of London, where TV star Jasmin Walia, … Read the full press release

New South Wales Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) agency awarded Amey £415m worth 7-year road asset management contract

Oxford, UK, 5-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading UK public and regulated services provider Amey has won a second major contract in Australia, just a week after securing its first significant commission in the country. New South Wales state government agency Roads and … Read the full press release

Lagardere’s Relay France signed with Marks & Spencer to operate M&S Food stores at popular travel locations in France

Paris, France, 5-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) today announces a new franchise partnership with Relay France, part of Lagardere Services group, to operate Marks & Spencer Food stores at popular travel locations in France. The first French Marks & … Read the full press release

Vivendi and Lagardère reached agreement through Paris Tribunal de Commerce mediation for the 20% stake in Canal+ France disposal

Joint Press Release Paris, France, 5-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Vivendi and Lagardère Groups welcome the successful outcome of the mediation led by René Ricol under the authority of the Paris Tribunal de Commerce (commercial court) and the terms agreed concerning the … Read the full press release

Santiago Ribeiro expose à Dallas

Pour la deuxième fois, l’artiste-peintre présente ses travaux à Dallas, Texas, USA. LuminArte présente du 9 novembre au 7 décembre Vernissage, samedi 9 Novembre à partir de 7 – 10:00 DALLAS, TX, United States, 5-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — LuminArte Presents est … Read the full press release

Second round of EU – US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) talks to be held in Brussels on 11-15 November

Brussels, Belgium, 4-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The EU and the US today announced they will hold a second round of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) talks in Brussels from Monday 11th – Friday 15th November 2013. Theweek-long round of negotiations replaces the talks … Read the full press release

Sony used 8 million petals in its TV commercial for the launch of its 55” and 65” X9 4K televisions

Weybridge, Surrey, UK, 4-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The new Sony TV ad is set to take your breath away as three tonnes of petals erupt from a Costa Rican volcano The amazing detail and colour of 4K showcased in the latest advert … Read the full press release

SEPI inicia el proceso de privatización de RENOSA, filial de NAVANTIA

Madrid, Spain, 4-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — El Consejo de Administración de la Sociedad Estatal de Participaciones Industriales (SEPI) ha acordado dar inicio al proceso de privatización de las acciones representativas del 100% del capital social de la empresa REMOLCADORES DEL NOROESTE, S.A. … Read the full press release

Banco Sabadell completed Banco Gallego acquisition and announced new board of management

Sabadell, Spain, 4-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Having received the corresponding authorization from the European Union regulatory authorities, Banco Sabadell will from today take over the management of the Banco Gallego team, branch network and business, which, from now on, will operate in … Read the full press release

UKTV’s flagship entertainment channel Watch unveiled two Dynamo Christmas specials

Dynamo opens up in an exclusive interview with Zane Lowe Social Media uncovers Dynamo’s most mind-blowing stunts London, United Kingdom, 4-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — UKTV’s flagship entertainment channel Watch has unveiled a special festive treat for viewers today with the announcement of … Read the full press release

Sky and UKTV signed new multi-year agreement

UKTV’s network of pay TV channels to be made available across all Sky TV products UKTV’s portfolio joins Sky On Demand and Sky Go with catch up and online VOD services Popular British comedy channel, Gold joins NOW TV – … Read the full press release

Thales to partner with Russian Institute of Applied Physics over intense laser systems designed for scientific application

Moscow, Russia, 4-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On the occasion of the official visit of the French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault, Thales announces the signature of a Cooperation Agreement in the area of intense laser systems designed for scientific application. This agreement has … Read the full press release

The Portuguese surrealist artist Santiago Ribeiro exhibits in Dallas, Texas

For the second time the Portuguese artist presents his work in Dallas in the U.S. State of Texas LuminArte Presents Represented Artists, New Works November 9 – December 7 Opening Reception: Saturday November 9th, from 7 – 10pm DALLAS, TX, … Read the full press release

Veolia Environnement and WatchFrog to industrialize smart biosensors detecting the presence of endocrine disruptors in wastewater treatment plants

WatchFrog and Veolia will industrialize their testing process to detect the presence of endocrine disruptors in wastewater treatment plants. Paris, France, 1-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — WatchFrog, a spin-off of the National Museum of Natural History in Paris, has developed smart biosensors to rapidly … Read the full press release

Thales to provide spares provisioning and component services for airberlin group’s A320 family fleet of 64 aircraft

Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, 1-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales and airberlin group have signed a long-term component services agreement to support the group’s A320 family fleet of 64 aircraft. Under this seven-year Avionics-By-The-Hour (ABTH) agreement, Thales will provide spares provisioning and component maintenance services for … Read the full press release

Développement du sentier didactique du Grand Morcel (Vallorbe) pour le bonheur des amateurs de nature et de pêche

Etendu et enrichi d’un étang, c’est un sentier didactique communal du Grand Morcel renouvelé que le grand public pourra parcourir à l’occasion de la journée découverte organisée ce samedi 2 novembre. Ce lieu de promenade, d’observation et de pêche a été développé grâce … Read the full press release

SCC one of the few UK resellers to be awarded HP Platinum Partner status by Hewlett Packard

Birmingham, UK, 1-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — SCC has been named as one of the few UK resellers to be awarded HP Platinum Partner status by Hewlett Packard. The prestigious status, introduced to create an elite qualification for partners who have invested heavily … Read the full press release

Panasonic’s range of built-in appliances received the Most Wanted Award by Kitchens & Bathroom News

Bracknell, UK, 1-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Panasonic has been presented a Most Wanted Award, by Kitchens & Bathroom News, for its range of built-in appliances. Three Most Wanted Awards are presented, each month, to the highest requested kitchen, bathroom and necessity product … Read the full press release

Panasonic Corporation announced it will end the production of plasma display panels (PDP) in December 2013

Bracknell, UK, 1-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Panasonic Corporation today announced that in order to create a business structure that can respond to changes in the business environment and to accelerate the growth strategy of the company, the company will end the production … Read the full press release

The European Commission approved €40 million funding for 14 new research projects on resource efficiency

Brussels, Belgium, 1-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has approved funding for 14 new research projects to shape a more resource-efficient economy in Europe. The projects, which involve the collaboration of over 140 partners from research organisations and private companies, will tackle … Read the full press release

Banco Comercial Portugues, S.A.’s subsidiary BCP Investment B.V. divested its holding in Piraeus Bank

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Piraeus Bank completed the integration of former Bank of Cyprus branch network systems into the united Group’s IT environment

Successful integration of the former Cyprus Bank’s branch network to the Piraeus Bank IT systems’ environment. Athens, Greece, 1-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Over the weekend of October 26 and 27, 2013, Piraeus Bank successfully completed the project of integrating the former Bank … Read the full press release

OAO NOVATEK launched the Eastern dome of North-Urengoyskoye field developed by Nortgas joint venture

Moscow, Russia, 1-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — OAO NOVATEK (“NOVATEK” and/or the “Company”) announced today the launch of the Eastern dome of the North-Urengoyskoye field developed by the Nortgas joint venture. Eighteen (18) production wells have been completed at the Eastern dome, and … Read the full press release

Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO): more than half of the European Food Safety Authority experts have conflicts of interest

Brussels, Belgium, 1-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Almost 60% of experts sitting on the European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) panels have direct or indirect links with industries regulated by the agency, according to an independent screening performed by Corporate Europe Observatory (CEO) and … Read the full press release

Scottish matches live on BT Sport this December

London, UK, 1-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — December promises to be a bumper month for Scottish football fans with plenty of festive cheer on BT Sport. The four top teams at present in the Scottish Premiership – Celtic, Aberdeen, Inverness Caledonian Thistle … Read the full press release