Daily Archives: 20, January 2014

Ulrich Tillmanns named Chairman of the German Ogilvy Group

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

EU’s African Peace Facility Early Response Mechanism to provide €1.1M to IGAD’s mediation process in South Sudan

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

TÜV Rheinland developed completely new test program for solar power systems with stationary storage facilities

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

TÜV Rheinland AG announced initial estimate indicates record revenues of over €1.6 billion for the group in 2013

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

World Economic Forum and McKinsey & Company report reveals improved cyber security could save global economy trillions

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

The 12th Open Forum Davos 2014 to open its doors to the general public from 22 to 24 January in Davos, Switzerland

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

Vivendi’s Wengo announced it acquired at-home tutoring site Bordas.com

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

Global Shapers Community’s Zurich Hub launched the first zero-emissions electric cab fleet in the Swiss city

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

Energetický a průmyslový holding, a.s. (EPH) and Czech Coal Group ended their disputes over brown coal supply

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

Telecommunications services operator VimpelCom Ltd announced its 2014 financial calendar

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

Chemical group WACKER expanded its technical center for silicone products in Amtala near Kolkata

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

64th Berlinale unveils the opening films and juries for its Generation 14plus and Kplus competitions

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

64th Berlinale’s Culinary Cinema to be held from February 9 to 14 2014 with the motto “We like it hot… but don’t let it burn”

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

SGL Group’s HITCO Carbon Composites received Supplier Award from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

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

Neste Oil’s Senior VP Technology Lars Peter Lindfors named Finland’s CTO of the Year for 2014

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

The European Commission confirmed Neste Oil’s sustainability verification system complies with the standards for reliability, transparency, and independent third-party auditing

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