Monthly Archives: July 2015

Sanofi, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals partner to discover, develop and commercialize new antibody cancer treatments in the emerging field of immuno-oncology

Sanofi and Regeneron Launch Major New Immuno-Oncology Collaboration Companies agree to jointly advance PD-1 and other new immuno-oncology antibodies – Sanofi commits to an initial investment of up to $2.17 billion in the exclusive collaboration, including $640 million in upfront payments to Regeneron … Read the full press release

Join Jean-Paul Gravel, Leading Expert in Dissolving Limiting Beliefs, on his groundbreaking Emotional Freedom Retreats in Europe

Experience the transformation of a lifetime in just a few days VANCOUVER, Canada, 30-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Renowned personal coach from Canada and leading expert in dissolving limiting beliefs, Jean-Paul Gravel, invites those interested in personal development to join his Emotional … Read the full press release

“The Scientist” – the documentary about the life and work of Raphael Mechoulam

TEL AVIV, Israel, 30-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In 1964 Professor Raphael Mechoulam was on a public bus carrying 5 kilos of premium Lebanese hashish in a plastic bag to his laboratory at the Weitzmann Institute in Rehovot. That noticeably fragrant … Read the full press release

GfK unveils predictive analytics capability and real-time, on-demand access to powerful insights in the next iteration of its customer experience management solution, GfK Echo

NUERNBERG, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (27 July 2015), GfK has announced the next iteration of its customer experience management solution, GfK Echo.  Building upon existing capability, the enhanced GfK Echo now features predictive analytics capability and real-time, on-demand access … Read the full press release

Eneco: SmartCharging app saved up to 15 percent on the monthly electricity costs of 40 Tesla drivers in a test conducted over the past 4 months

Tesla-drivers saved up to 15 percent during pilot test Rotterdam, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A smart link between the time at which the battery of an electric car is charged and fluctuations in energy prices makes it possible for owners of … Read the full press release

Philips unveiled the newly illuminated National Theatre of Ghana on the occasion of its Cape Town to Cairo roadshow

21st century energy efficient LED technology revitalizes The National Theatre of Ghana – bringing new life to the historic building and reigniting cultural pride New Philips digital lighting innovations will meet the National Theatre of Ghana’s demand for sustainable energy … Read the full press release

University of Zurich: success in decoding the genome of a currently incurable sub-type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia

ZURICH, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In industrialized countries like Switzerland acute lymphoblastic leukemia represents the most frequent type of cancer in children. Together with international researchers, a pediatric oncologist from the University of Zurich has now succeeded in decoding a … Read the full press release

Zumtobel Group presents its artistic annual report designed by the U.S. light artist James Turrell

• Series of artistic annual reports enters its 24th year • Report features numerous previously unpublished photographs of Turrell’s work Dornbirn, Austria, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In the International Year of Light proclaimed by the United Nations, the Zumtobel Group’s artistic annual … Read the full press release

Sandoz launches respiratory health program aimed at improving the diagnosis and treatment of asthma – Breathe Africa

Non-communicable diseases like asthma are rising rapidly in sub-Saharan Africa where healthcare systems are ill-prepared to cope1 – Zambia is ranked #1 in the world for mortality due to asthma2 Increasing the medical expertise of local healthcare professionals is a … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin welcomed group of secondary school girls for its 7th annual two-week eye-opener into the wonderful world of engineering

DUBLIN, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Trinity College Dublin’s School of Engineering welcomed a group of secondary school girls from four schools (Our Lady’s Terenure, Santa Sabina, Sutton, Lucan Community College and St. Michael’s, Claremorris) for its seventh annual two-week eye-opener … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin: multi-institution scientific “tour de force” produced the first structural blueprint of a complex between rhodopsin and arrestin

DUBLIN, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In a major step for structural biology, a multi-institution scientific ‘tour de force’ has produced the first structural blueprint of a complex between ‘rhodopsin’, the light sensing protein in the retina, and one of its … Read the full press release

Experian: Youngest generation of house buyers in the UK unlikely to be found living in central parts of London

First time buyers now more likely to be living in the Western Isles of Scotland than in Kensington & Chelsea LONDON, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Virtually none of Britain’s aspiring homemakers can now be found living in central parts of London, according … Read the full press release

Gamesa to supply nine wind turbines to repower the Ovenden Moor wind farm in the UK

Repowering of this wind farm will enable it to produce twice as much renewable energy using less than half as many turbines MADRID, 28-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has been contracted to supply1nine … Read the full press release

ŠKODA: Christopher Froome wins the Tour de France 2015; Czech-crystal victory trophies designed by ŠKODA given to winners

Trophies made of Czech crystal for Tour winners. ŠKODA 12th time official partner of Tour de France. New ŠKODA Superb serves as ‘Red Car’. 250 ŠKODAs serve as shuttle vehicles. 16 million fans along the route, around 1.5 billion TV … Read the full press release

Sky acquires majority stake in Blast! Films, one of the UK’s longest established independent production companies

Isleworth, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky has taken a majority stake in Blast! Films, the independent production company responsible for hit series The Supervet, The Route Masters and 999: What’s Your Emergency? Founded in 1994 by Ed Coulthard, Blast! Films … Read the full press release

Sky Sports won the rights to show clips from every Premier League game across its digital platforms

Isleworth, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sky Sports has further strengthened its position as the home of the Premier League by winning the rights to show clips from every Premier League game across its digital platforms. The three-year agreement starting from … Read the full press release

Fondazione Altagamma and SDA Bocconi join forces for Italian culture, creativity, art, taste and style

THROUGH A NEW ORGANIC TRAINING AND RESEARCH PROGRAM, THE AIM IS TO VALORIZE ITALY’S CULTURAL AND AESTHETIC HERITAGE, INCREASE THE INDUSTRY’S COMPETITIVENESS AND ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF CREATIVE AND CULTURAL BUSINESSES. MILAN, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Fondazione Altagamma and SDA … Read the full press release

TALGO, S.A. reports EUR 214.0 million turnover in 1H2015; 19.8% increase compared to the same period last year

Total Net Turnover grows at 19.8% vs. 1H 2014 due to higher manufacturing and maintenance revenues resulting from the execution of contracted backlog Adjusted EBIT grows 57.3% vs. 1H 2014 with a margin of 22.8% Net income grows 57.4% vs. … Read the full press release

Keolis to operate the commuter rail services in northern Virginia for 5 more years

PARIS, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Virginia Railway Express (VRE) has granted Keolis Rail Services Virginia a five-year contract extension for the operation of the commuter rail services in northern Virginia (near the Washington DC metropolitan area). The contract, which includes … Read the full press release

BT sport becomes the only place to watch UEFA champions league and UEFA europa league next season

LONDON, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BT Sport is to celebrate becoming the home of European football with a new advertising campaign featuring football stars from across the continent. Airing on July 25, the new television campaign pays homage to the … Read the full press release