Monthly Archives: July 2015

EnBW Kernkraft: Block 2 of the Philippsburg nuclear power plant (KKP 2) back online following the completion of its annual inspection

Karlsruhe, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In the early hours on 24th july 2015 Block 2 of the Philippsburg nuclear power plant (KKP 2) has been back online following the completion of its annual inspection. Over the past few weeks, testing and … Read the full press release

Travis Perkins funded Portsmouth Sailing Project now underway

NORTHAMPTON, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The grey clouds may have loomed, but nothing was going to prevent the very first group of young people taking part in the Portsmouth Sailing Project from enjoying every second of their sailing adventure. Thanks … Read the full press release

Internationale Auszeichnung für HDI Geschäftsbericht 2014

Wien, 27-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Die HDI Versicherung AG überzeugte im internationalen Vergleich und sicherte sich im Zuge der diesjährigen Auszeichnung der LACP Vision Awards 2014 eine SILBER-Prämierung. Knapp 1.000 Geschäftsberichte aus über 25 Ländern weltweit bewertete die Jury des … Read the full press release

Public call for the position of Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland

DUBLIN, 24-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Minister for Finance has invited expressions of interest from suitably qualified candidates in the position of Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland. This arises from the stated intention of Governor Patrick Honohan to … Read the full press release

El Banco de España publica la Memoria de la Supervisión Bancaria 2014

MADRID, 24-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — El Banco de España publica hoy en su página web la Memoria de la Supervisión Bancaria en 2014, un ejercicio marcado por la entrada en vigor del Mecanismo Único de Supervisión (MUS), el 4 de … Read the full press release

Telenor Group reports revenues of NOK 30.2 billion and organic revenue growth of 6% in 2Q2015

In the second quarter of 2015, Telenor Group reported revenues of NOK 30.2 billion and organic revenue growth of 6%. EBITDA before other items was NOK 10.6 billion, the EBITDA margin 35% and operating cash flow NOK 4 billion. Net … Read the full press release

The 2015 capital increase reserved for Vivendi employees highly successful

PARIS, 24-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The 2015 capital increase reserved for Vivendi employees has proven highly successful. Over 4,600 people participated, an increase by close to 50% on a comparable basis over the plan implemented in 2013. A total of … Read the full press release

VimpelCom to publish operating and financial results for 2Q15 and 1H15 and strategic update on August 6, 2015

Amsterdam, 24-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — “VimpelCom Ltd.” (“VimpelCom”, “Company” or “Group”) (NASDAQ:VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services operating in 14 countries and headquartered in Amsterdam, today announces that it plans, in line with the Company’s Financial Calendar 2015, to … Read the full press release

SGL Group sells its subsidiary HITCO’s aerostructures business to Toronto-listed Avcorp Industries Inc.

Ad hoc notification pursuant to § 15 of the German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz) Wiesbaden, 24-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SGL Group today concluded an agreement with Toronto-listed Avcorp Industries Inc. (Canada) on the sale of our subsidiary HITCO’s (HITCO Carbon … Read the full press release

TU Delft students to install self-built artwork Street Light Evolution on the university campus on Monday 27 July

Delft, Netherlands, 24-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On Monday 27 July, TU Delft students will be installing their self-built artwork Street Light Evolution on the university campus, as an ode to the engineer. The artwork shows the development of street lights over … Read the full press release

Gemalto won the 2015 IoT Evolution Product of the Year award for its LinqUs On-Demand Connectivity solution

Amsterdam, 24-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, has won the 2015 IoT Evolution Product of the Year award for its LinqUs On-Demand Connectivity solution. IoT Evolution Magazine, a leading U.S. media company covering … Read the full press release

Altimeter, Capgemini Consulting global report “The Innovation Game: Why and How Businesses are Investing in Innovation Centers”

Major companies look to ‘Innovation Centers’ in tech hubs as potential solution Paris, San Francisco, 24-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A global report “The Innovation Game: Why and How Businesses are Investing in Innovation Centers” by Altimeter Group’s Brian Solis and Capgemini … Read the full press release

Pearson agreed the sale of FT Group to Nikkei Inc. for £844 million payable in cash

Pearson is today announcing that it has agreed the sale of FT Group to Nikkei Inc. for a gross consideration of £844 million, payable in cash. LONDON, 24-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news … Read the full press release

Fleet management and driver mobility leader LeasePlan Corporation N.V. to be acquired by consortium of long-term investors for EUR 3.7 billion

Closing is subject to approval by the relevant regulatory authorities Almere, the Netherlands, 23-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — LeasePlan Corporation N.V., the global leader in fleet management and driver mobility, today announces that it has been informed by its current 100% … Read the full press release

Die STAWAG stellt E-Auto für die Gemeinde Simmerath

Leise und umweltfreundlich sind die Vertreter der Gemeinde Simmerath in den nächsten Monaten unterwegs: Die STAWAG stellt der Eifelgemeinde bis Ende des Jahres ein E-Auto und eine Wandladestation zur Verfügung. Simmerath, Germany, 23-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — „Wir engagieren uns für eine … Read the full press release

TU Delft Professor Seumas Miller awarded European Research Grant of EUR 2.5m for research project on global terrorism and collective moral responsibility

Delft, Netherlands, 23-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Professor Seumas Miller of the faculty of Technology, Policy and Management of TU Delft has been awarded an European Research Grant of 2.5 million euros for a five-year research project on global terrorism and collective … Read the full press release

InComm and Gemalto announced a strategic initiative to offer secure prepaid mobile NFC payment

Atlanta, GA and Austin, TX, 23-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — InComm, a leading prepaid product and transaction service company, and Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, today announced a strategic initiative to offer secure prepaid mobile NFC payment. The InComm … Read the full press release

Capgemini announced the successful implementation of an eCommerce solution at PostNord

Solution is prototyped, developed and tested in just three weeks PARIS, 23-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced the successful implementation of an eCommerce solution at PostNord, a leading … Read the full press release

SSP and Capgemini partnered on enabling general insurers to accelerate their digital ambition and replace legacy systems

LONDON, PARIS, 23-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — SSP, a leading global provider of insurance technology, and Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, have entered into a services agreement focused on enabling general insurers to accelerate … Read the full press release

A Caixa Geral de Depósitos é o banco oficial do EDP Cooljazz

Caixa com brigada de paparazzi no EDP Cooljazz. LISBOA, 23-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A Caixa Geral de Depósitos é o banco oficial do EDP Cooljazz que acontece até 31 julho em Oeiras. Sob o conceito «Uma coisa é certa, desta … Read the full press release