Frankfurt, Germany, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective January 1, 2014, Ulrich Tillmanns has been named Chairman of the German Ogilvy Group. Thomas Strerath, Group CEO, explains Tillmanns appointment to this more clearly defined, operations-oriented position: “Ulrich Tillmanns brings the necessary organizational and … Read the full press release
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Union (EU) using its African Peace Facility Early Response Mechanism (ERM) has agreed to provide financial support to the mediation process in South Sudan facilitated by IGAD. The € 1.1 Million (US$ 1.44 … Read the full press release
Cologne, Germany, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The independent testing service provider TÜV Rheinland has developed a completely new test program for solar power systems with stationary storage facilities similar to those used in single-family detached homes, for example. The test method takes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Technology
Tagged BATSO, EN 50272-2, EN 60950-1, EN 62040, EN 62109-1/2, German Reconstruction Credit Institute, new test program for solar power systems, Photovoltaic Systems, Ralf Martin Müller, solar power systems, solar power test propgram, stationary storage facilities, TÜV Rheinland, UN 38.3, VDE 0124-100, VDE-AR N 4105
Cologne, Germany, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — According to an initial estimate, TÜV Rheinland achieved record revenues of over €1.6 billion in 2013, continuing its growth both on the German domestic market and at international level. Adjusted to currency fluctuation, the global testing … Read the full press release
New World Economic Forum report examines the need for new approaches to increase resilience against cyberattacks Report offers a framework for collaboration to help leaders build effective cyber risk management platforms Delays in adopting cyber security capabilities could result in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Security & Safety, Society, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Alan Marcus, Big Data, cloud computing, cyber resilience, cyber risk management platforms, cyber security report, cyber-security, cyberattacks, global economy, James Kaplan, massive analytics, McKinsey & Company, Risk and Responsibility in a Hyperconnected World, technology trends, US$ 3 trillion loss, World Economic Forum
Open Forum Davos 2014 programme offers sessions on geopolitics, the economy, social affairs and more Panellists include top leaders from business, politics and civil society For more information about the 12th Open Forum, visit: http://www.openforumdavos.ch Davos, Switzerland, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Politics, Society, Switzerland
Tagged Angel Gurria, Davos, Didier Burkhalter, economy, general public, geopolitics, Jasmine Whitbread, Joseph Jimenez, Kofi Annan, Martin Schulz, Martin Sorrell, Muhammad Yunus, Peter Brabeck-Letmathe, Peter D. Sutherland, Social Affairs, Switzerland, The 12th Open Forum Davos 2014, World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2014
Paris, France, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wengo, the leader in specialist counseling over the telephone, has rounded out its offering with the acquisition of Bordas.com, the site for at-home tutoring given exclusively by French National Education teachers. Nearly 10,000 parents have opted to … Read the full press release
Green Taxis, a new initiative of the Global Shapers Zurich Hub, promotes the use of green transportation Zurich Hub is part of the Global Shapers Community of more than 3,000 socially engaged Millennials in over 300 Hubs worldwide The Global … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 100% renewable energy, environmentally friendly mobility, Global Shapers Community, Otto von Troschke, Professor Klaus Schwab, reducing CO2 emissions, taxi, taxi fleet, World Economic Forum, zero-emissions electric cab fleet, Zurich Hub
Brno, Czech Republic, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Energetický a průmyslový holding, a.s. (“EPH”) and the Czech Coal Group have ended their disputes by signing an out-of-court agreement on settlement. The two groups have therefore discharged each other from all obligations to one … Read the full press release
Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — “VimpelCom Ltd.” (“VimpelCom”, “Company” or “Group”) (NASDAQ:VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services, announces its financial calendar for the year of 2014. The Company aims to publish its earnings in 2014 at the following dates: … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Netherlands, Russia, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 2014 financial calendar, telecommunications services, VimpelCom
Munich, Germany / Kolkata, India, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Munich-based chemical group WACKER is strengthening its presence in India by opening its expanded technical center for silicone products in Amtala near Kolkata today. Operated by the joint venture Wacker Metroark Chemicals … Read the full press release
Berlin, Germany, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The competition of Generation 14plus will open with the British musical feature God Help the Girl by Stuart Murdoch. In his directorial debut, founder and lead singer of the band Belle and Sebastian gives a profound and charming account of … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, Germany, Media, Society
Tagged 64th Berlinale, Boudewijn Koole, British musical feature, Catriona McKenzie, Christian Bellaj, Emily Browning, Generation 14plus competition, Generation Kplus competition, God Help the Girl, Hannah Murray, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Jan Soldat, Laura Astorga Carrera, Loulou, l’incroyable secret, N. Bird Runningwater, Olly Alexander, premiere, Stuart Murdoch
Berlin, Germany, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — “We like it hot… but don’t let it burn” is the motto of the Culinary Cinema of the 64th Berlinale, which will be held from February 9 to 14, 2014. “The use of fire and our ability … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, Environment, Food & Beverage, Germany, Media, Society
Tagged 64th Berlinale, Culinary Cinema, Daniel Achilles, Dieter Kosslick, Environment, films, FOOD, Martin-Gropius-Bau, Matthias Diether, Michael Kempf, motto, Roca brothers, Tim Raue, “Gropius Mirror” restaurant, “We like it hot… but don’t let it burn”
Arkadelphia, AR, US, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — HITCO Carbon Composites – a subsidiary of SGL Group – The Carbon Company announced today that it received the 2012 Supplier Award for Outstanding Quality and Delivery performance from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Awards, Business, Chemicals, Germany, Metals and Minerals, Science
Tagged 2012 Supplier Award, advanced materials, Arkadelphia, Arkansas, composite structures, Delivery performance, GA-ASI, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Glenn Brady, HITCO Arkadelphia, HITCO Carbon Composites, insulation blankets, Predator® Remotely Piloted Aircraft, SGL Group
Espoo, Finland, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Lars Peter Lindfors, Neste Oil’s Senior Vice President, Technology, has been named Finland’s CTO of the Year for 2014. Technology Academy Finland (TAF) presents the CTO of the Year award to a Chief Technology Officer … Read the full press release
Espoo, Finland, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has approved the sustainability verification system developed by Neste Oil and confirmed that it complies with the standards set for reliability, transparency, and independent third-party auditing. Verifications made under the system are always … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Finland
Tagged diesel fuel, independent third-party auditing, ISCC verification system, Kaisa Lipponen, Neste Oil, Pekka Tuovinen, premium-quality renewable fuel, reliability, renewable feedstocks, RSPO verification system, sustainability verification system, The European Commission, transparency, vegetable oil
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