Monthly Archives: November 2015

Council of the EU: Second negotiating meeting on reduction of emissions from road vehicles

BRUSSELS, 19-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On 19 November 2015, the presidency of the Council and the European Parliament held a second negotiating meeting on a review of current legislation for the reduction of emissions from road vehicles. One of the … Read the full press release

Bergs Timber Subscribes to Forest2Market’s Baltic Rim Timber Price Index

Forest2Market welcomes Swedish company, Bergs Timber, as a subscriber to its Baltic Rim Timber Price Index and supply chain optimization service. CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, USA, 19-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Forest2Market is pleased to announce that Swedish company Bergs Timber has … Read the full press release

LLEGA DIRECTO AL CENTRO DE LONDRES ESTAS NAVIDADES CON UN NUEVO SERVICIO DE AUTOBÚS DESDE EL AEROPUERTO DE STANSTED A KING’S CROSS

LONDRES, 18-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Si estás planeando una escapada a Londres estas Navidades para hacer compras de última hora o para visitar amigos o familiares, hay una nueva forma directa de llegar al corazón de Londres. Stansted Citylink ha … Read the full press release

QUESTO NATALE RAGGIUNGI DIRETTAMENTE IL CENTRO DI LONDRA CON UN NUOVO SERVIZIO DI PULLMAN DALL’AEROPORTO DI STANSTED A KING’S CROSS

Stansted Citylink è un nuovo servizio per raggiungere il cuore di Londra diretto, non stop, con corse 24 ore su 24, 7 giorni su 7, collegando l’aeroporto di Stansted a King’s Cross. LONDRA, 18-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Se stai organizzando … Read the full press release

Italian Authometion Srl won the first “Generali Innovation Challenge”

Internet of things, gamification and alternative channels are the topics at the core of the first Generali Innovation Challenge Generali and Microsoft will support the winner LYT Sonic in developing a business plan MILAN, 18-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Generali Group, in … Read the full press release

Lenzing to increase the share of specialty fibers to 50% of total revenue by 2020

Lenzing takes advantage of megatrends Sustainability as a key innovation and growth driver Share of revenue generated by specialty fibers targeted to rise to 50% by 2020 EBITDA growth of approx. 10% p.a. until 2020 Increase in ROCE to more than … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group 1-9 months 2015: 7.4% increase of consolidated revenue; EBITDA up 31.7% YoY

LENZING, Austria, 18-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In the third quarter of 2015, the Lenzing Group continued the positive development of the first two quarters of the year. Earnings improved substantially compared to the first nine months of the previous year. Consolidated revenue … Read the full press release

Sunseeker’s 131 Yacht will première at London Boat Show , 8-17 Jan 2016

LONDON, 18-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sunseeker International will launch the eagerly anticipated 131 Yacht at the London Boat Show 2016. At 131 feet (40 metres) it will be the largest model ever to make its debut in London, and will … Read the full press release

Wienerberger first nine months of 2015: Group revenues rose by 6% to € 2,283 million and operating EBITDA by 18% to € 293 million

Satisfactory earnings growth despite increasing market volatility 1-9/2015: revenues +6% to € 2,283 million; operating EBITDA +18% to € 293 million Q3/2015: revenues +1% to € 808 million; operating EBITDA stable at € 113 million Group EBITDA target before costs … Read the full press release

Eni signs concession agreements in Egypt

Eni signed a new concession and three amendment agreements in Egypt which will lead to the realization of projects to be implemented in the next 4 years San Donato Milanese, 18-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni signed today with the Egyptian … Read the full press release

Eni: CONSOB resolution stated that proposed purchase of a stake in Saipem by FSI does not involve obligation to launch a mandatory takeover bid

CONSOB’s reasoned resolution above, which has been issued pursuant to art. 106, para. 6, of the Legislative Decree no. 58/1998 (the “Consolidated Financial Act‘), has stated that the proposed purchase of a stake in Saipem by FSI and the execution … Read the full press release

Oxford University: Half of all natural history specimens held in the world’s museums could be wrongly named

OXFORD, 18-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — As many as 50% of all natural history specimens held in the world’s museums could be wrongly named, according to a new study by researchers from Oxford University and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Even … Read the full press release

Biology and not attitude might be the cause of apathy – Oxford University

Can’t be bothered to read on? It might be due looser connections in your brain OXFORD, 18-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — When brain scientists at Oxford University studied apathy, they didn’t expect to see less motivated people making more effort. Their … Read the full press release

GRAPHISOFT: MCA Arquitetura of Brazil won Grande Prêmio de Arquitetura Corporativa Grand Prize for its design of the Sebrae-ES headquarters

BUDAPEST, 18-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAPHISOFT®, the leading Building Information Modeling (BIM) software developer for architects and designers, is pleased to announce that MCA Arquitetura of Brazil has won the Grand Prize in the XII. Grande Prêmio de Arquitetura Corporativa … Read the full press release

Aegex Technologies Opens European Office

ATLANTA, Ga., USA, 18-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Aegex Technologies LLC, developer of intrinsically safe Windows-based mobile devices for hazardous locations, has opened its European office in the United Kingdom. The new location, which is housed near Southampton Airport in England, … Read the full press release

Names of elected employee representatives to join the Board of Directors of Vestas Wind Systems A/S

Aarhus, Denmark, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The employees of Vestas Wind Systems A/S have held the ordinary election for representation in the Board of Directors according to the current Danish law on employee representation. The following members were elected for the … Read the full press release

Vestas upgrades 3 MW platform to increase energy production and lower the cost of energy

Building on proven performance and responding to evolving customer requirements, the upgraded 3 MW platform will increase energy production and lower the cost of energy. Aarhus, Denmark, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — With this platform upgrade, Vestas boosts performance in all wind classes, … Read the full press release

Vestas: Hanas Group to order 25 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Wanglejing Niujijuan wind park in western China

Following last week’s 200 MW order, Hanas Group has placed a 50 MW order for 25 V110-2.0 MW turbines. Beijing, China, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Hanas Group has placed a firm and unconditional order of 25 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Wanglejing … Read the full press release

East Anglia study examined people’s honesty from different countries how this related to a country’s economic development

Research from the University of East Anglia has found that people’s honesty varies significantly between countries. Norwich, UK, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — It also suggests that honesty is less important to a country’s current economic growth than during earlier periods in history. The … Read the full press release

University of Groningen: book on the biblical story of the Magi and the Star of Bethlehem released

Brill and the University of Groningen are proud to present the publication of The Star of Bethlehem and the Magi: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from Experts on the Ancient Near East, the Greco-Roman World and Modern Astronomy. This book, edited by Peter … Read the full press release

Airbus expands capabilities and reach of its service centre network for corporate jet customers and operators

Broader service centre network extends customer care Toulouse, France, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus is enhancing the way that it cares for corporate jet customers and operators around the world, by expanding the capabilities and reach of its service centre network. The … Read the full press release

Airbus: easyJet to order further 36 A320 Family aircraft

Cumulative orders surpass 450 A320 Family aircraft Toulouse, France, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — easyJet has signed a firm order for a further 36 A320 Family aircraft taking its cumulative order for the type to 451. The agreement for six A320ceo and 30 … Read the full press release

Mexican Navy’s Airbus C295W aircraft to demonstrate its capabilities in various Latin American countries

MADRID, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — An Airbus C295W aircraft belonging to the Mexican Navy (SEMAR) began a tour today that will allow it to demonstrate its capabilities in various Latin American countries. The aircraft, which is operated by a mixed … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space delivered the first ACES Ground Terminal to German National Metrology Institute

A new tool to test Einstein´s theory of relativity Braunschweig, Germany, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first ACES Ground Terminal to the German National Metrology Institute (Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt, PTB) in Braunschweig (Germany). All around the … Read the full press release

University of Aberdeen, Satrosphere, Cromar Future Group bring popular science talks and family activities to Tarland

This November sees an exciting new event series coming to Aberdeenshire. ABERDEEN, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Aberdeen will join forces with Satrosphere and the Cromar Future Group to bring popular science talks and family activities to Tarland. … Read the full press release

SENA PRESENTA INNOVADORES DISPOSITIVOS BLUETOOTH PARA LA GAMA DE PRODUCTOS DE 2016

Milán, Italia, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., líder en innovación en el campo de la tecnología Bluetooth del mercado del motociclismo y las actividades al aire libre, presentará sus novedosos dispositivos de comunicación Bluetooth en el evento Esposizione … Read the full press release

SENA LANCIA DISPOSITIVI BLUETOOTH INNOVATIVI PER LA LINEA DI PRODOTTI 2016

MILANO, Italy, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., azienda di innovazione Bluetooth nel mercato delle attività motociclistiche e all’aria aperta, presenterà i suoi nuovissimi dispositivi di comunicazione Bluetooth all ‘Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori (Esposizione Motociclistica EICMA) a … Read the full press release

SENA LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE BLUETOOTH DEVICES FOR 2016 PRODUCT LINE

Sena Technologies at EICMA 2016 MILAN, Italy, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., a Bluetooth innovator in the motorcycle and outdoor actives market, will showcase their all-new Bluetooth communication devices at Esposizione Internazionale Ciclo Motociclo e Accessori (EICMA motorcycle … Read the full press release

SENA BRINGT FÜR DIE PRODUKTPALETTE 2016 NEUE UND INNOVATIVE BLUETOOTH-GERÄTE AUF DEN MARKT

SENA at EICMA MAILAND, Italien, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., ein auf den Motorrad- und Outdoor-Sportmarkt spezialisierter Innovationsführer im Bereich der Bluetooth-Technologie, wird auf der internationalen Motorradmesse (EICMA) in Mailand, Italien, seine komplett neuen Bluetooth-Kommunikationsgeräte vorstellen. Die Produktpalette … Read the full press release

SENA LANCE DES APPAREILS BLUETOOTH INNOVANTS POUR SA GAMME DE PRODUITS 2016

SENA EICMA MILAN, Italy, 17-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sena Technologies, Inc., précurseur de la technologie Bluetooth pour le marché de la moto et des sports motorisés, présente ses nouveaux appareils de communication Bluetooth au Salon EICMA moto, qui se déroule … Read the full press release

Oesterreichische Nationalbank: European Central Bank’s comprehensive assessment results in capital increases at Sberbank Europe and VTB Bank Austria

VIENNA, 16-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In 2015, another nine European banks were subjected to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) comprehensive assessment. Among these institutions are two Russian subsidiaries that run their European business from Vienna, Sberbank Europe (SBE) and VTB … Read the full press release

Swiss National Bank: The Chinese central bank authorised direct trading between renminbi and Swiss francs on China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS)

ZURICH, 16-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The People’s Bank of China (PBC), the Chinese central bank, has authorised direct trading between renminbi and Swiss francs on the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS) with effect from 9 November 2015. The availability … Read the full press release

Official opening ceremony of the new Leibniz ScienceCampus “Empirical Linguistics and Computational Language Modeling” will be held on 18 November 2015

Joint research project of the Department of Computational Linguistics at Heidelberg University and the Institute for the German Language in Mannheim Heidelberg, Germany, 16-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The official opening ceremony of the new Leibniz ScienceCampus “Empirical Linguistics and Computational Language … Read the full press release

Universities of Southampton: Thermal sensitivity of marine communities reveals the most vulnerable to global warming

Southampton, 16-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The sensitivity of marine communities to ocean warming rather than rising ocean temperatures will have strong short-term impacts on biodiversity changes associated with global warming, according to new research. The study, involving scientists from the … Read the full press release

Swisscom: Swiss population spends 285 million minutes every month making phone calls via the Swisscom fixed network

Despite the boom in popularity of smartphones, over 2 million of our customers continue to use fixed-line telephones on an extremely frequent basis. This is reflected in the fact that the Swiss population spends 285 million minutes every month making … Read the full press release

Swisscom unveils Swiss-based online storage service for photos, videos and other files securely stored in Swiss data centres

Say goodbye to data chaos: as of today, myCloud offers a Swiss-based online storage service for photos, videos and other files – the easy way for customers to store personal data and access and share it regardless of the time … Read the full press release

Volvo Group won Arbitration Tribunal case with positive impact of SEK 800m in Q4

GOTHENBURG, 16-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Volvo Group has won a case in the Arbitration Tribunal relating to defective components delivered by an international supplier. The deliveries were made several years ago and the problem was corrected in the production process … Read the full press release

Winners of the fourth Regional Final of The UBS Future of Finance Challenge announced

ZURICH, 16-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, UBS announced the winners of the fourth Regional Final of The UBS Future of Finance Challenge held in Zurich. This competition aims to identify innovative and potentially disruptive technological ideas and solutions to support … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Group welcomed the start of a government consultation inviting passengers to have their say over the future of their rail services

PERTH, UK, 16-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Stagecoach Group, which operates the South West Trains network, today (12 November 2015) welcomed the start of a government consultation inviting passengers to have their say over the future of their rail services. Passengers, businesses and … Read the full press release

Bank of Slovenia to deploy system for reporting breaches of regulations in the area of banking

Ljubljana, 16-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In accordance with Article 239 of the Banking Act (ZBan-2), the Bank of Slovenia has put in place a system for reporting breaches of regulations in the area of banking, which is primarily intended for bank … Read the full press release