Monthly Archives: January 2016

Gorenje to open 350-square-meter showroom in Tehran, Iran

Gorenje opened a new showroom in Tehran, located in a prestigeous and very busy location in the centre of the Iranian capital. In the 350-square-meter showroom we will be presenting our entire range of the upper middle and premium class … Read the full press release

Gorenje Ora-Ïto design microwave spotted in the film The Martian, co-starring alongside Matt Damon

Gorenje microwave oven from the design line Ora-Ïto stars as a vital piece of equipment for space travel. Our rising microwave star was spotted in the film The Martian, co-starring alongside Matt Damon. Velenje, Slovenia, 18-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sci-fi cinema … Read the full press release

Codeshare dispute: airberlin and Etihad Airways to grow their partnership in a sustainable manner following Lüneburg Court ruling

BERLIN, 18-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — airberlin welcomes the decision by the Higher Administrative Court in Lüneburg, ordering the German Aviation Authority (LBA) to approve 26 of its 31 disputed codeshare routes with Etihad Airways until the end of the winter schedule … Read the full press release

Pöyry to provide engineering and site supervision services for the extension of Schönau wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Switzerland

Pöyry awarded engineering and site supervision services assignment for a wastewater treatment plant extension in Switzerland Vantaa, Finland, 15-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The wastewater association Gewässerschutzverband der Region Zugersee, Küssnachtersee, Aegerisee (GVRZ) has awarded Pöyry with the engineering and site supervision … Read the full press release

Pöyry report calls for a recarbonisation revolution of global material flows

Pöyry report calls for a recarbonisation revolution of global material flows by increasing biomass materials over non-renewable ones in the movement of global trade. Vantaa, Finland, 15-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A new Point of View by Pöyry calls for a recarbonisation … Read the full press release

Royal Philips partner with Sijunjung Regency to implement its Mobile Obstetrics Monitoring service in Indonesia

Amsterdam the Netherlands and Jakarta, Indonesia, 15-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced an agreement with the Sijunjung Regency in West Sumatra, Indonesia, for the full-scale commercial implementation, Philips’ first globally, of its Mobile Obstetrics … Read the full press release

Royal Philips and EDBI partner to strengthen Singapore’s position as one of Asia’s leading digital health hubs

Agreement aims to create healthcare business opportunities, bolster local expertise and strengthen Singapore’s position as one of Asia’s leading digital health hubs Singapore, 15-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) and EDBI, the corporate investment arm of the … Read the full press release

Royal Philips provides LED lighting to flight catering services company LSG Sky Chefs

LSG Sky Chefs shine a light on workplace safety and productivity at its catering facilities in New Zealand Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 15-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Flight catering services company, LSG Sky Chefs, is reaping the benefits of food, workplace safety, productivity … Read the full press release

Science Foundation Ireland awarded €10 million to Trinity College Dublin

DUBLIN, 14-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) today awarded over €10 million to Trinity College Dublin for five exemplary research projects across three sectors. The announcement was made as part of an overall €28 million investment in research equipment … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin: Cost-effectiveness of palliative care study published in the US journal Health Affairs

DUBLIN, 14-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The cost of providing hospital care to adults with incurable cancer and additional serious illnesses is reduced significantly where patients are seen by a palliative care consultation team, new research suggests. The study, by researchers from … Read the full press release

BKW erwirbt A. Dietrich Kälte Klima Lüftung AG, Schönenberger & Partner AG und Frosio S.r.l.

Übernahme A. Dietrich Kälte Klima Lüftung AG, Schönenberger & Partner AG und Frosio S.r.l. BERN, 14-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Mit der Übernahme von zwei weiteren Unternehmen hat die BKW ihr Angebot im Bereich Gebäudetechnik in der Ostschweiz abgerundet. Die im Kanton … Read the full press release

Regenerative medicine: Nottingham University led team developed highly efficient system using small proteins that target the cell’s sugar coating

NOTTINGHAM, 14-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — One of the main stumbling blocks in regenerative medicine has been the inefficient delivery of targeted treatments to control how cells behave — one way is to regulate the genes inside damaged cells by efficiently … Read the full press release

Nordic Aviation Capital delivered the final of twelve aircraft to PT Garuda Indonesia as part of 2012 lease deal

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has delivered one new CRJ1000, MSN 19044, to PT Garuda Indonesia on lease. This is the final of twelve aircraft to be delivered to the airline as part of an aircraft … Read the full press release

Ghent University strengthens its expertise in the field of Port and Maritime economics

GHENT, 14-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — With the Teaching Chair ‘Port of Ghent’, the Maritime Institute (MI) of Ghent University aims to strengthen its expertise in the field of Port and Maritime economics. Professor Theo Notteboom is responsible for the education and … Read the full press release

Ghent University, Daun Penh Food & Beverage Co. to launch the ‘Bijloke’ beer in Cambodia

GHENT, 14-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ghent University has reached an agreement with the Cambodian company Daun Penh Food & Beverage Co. to launch the ‘Bijloke’ beer, which was developed at Ghent University Association. The negotiations are led by Professor Guido Van … Read the full press release

UGent digiMeter-rapport: Vlaming gebruikt meer digitale media dan ooit tevoren

GHENT, 14-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vlamingen doen geen afstand van klassieke media zoals tv en sms, maar gebruiken een overvloed aan schermen om ‘over-the-top’-internetdiensten zoals Netflix, Facebook Messenger en WhatsApp aan hun digitale consumptiepatroon toe te voegen. Risico op ‘digibesitas’ Dat … Read the full press release

Hubert Burda Media to welcome around 1,000 international guests to Munich’s HVB Forum for the 12th DLD innovation conference

MUNICH, 14-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Reed Hastings (Netflix CEO), Jan Koum (WhatsApp founder), Marne Levine (Instagram COO) and Robert Kyncl (Chief Business Officer at YouTube) among the top speakers // DLD16 focuses on artificial intelligence, the future of work, the con-textualisation of … Read the full press release

Hubert Burda Media’s BurdaInternational acquired leading crafts publisher in the Nordics Jacobsen Publications

MUNICH, 14-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BurdaInternational, a division of Germany-based Hubert Burda Media has acquired Jacobsen Publications. The company is the leading crafts publisher in the Nordics, with successful sewing- and knitting titles in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. “Jacobsen Publications … Read the full press release

Experian’s project to promote self-improvement among university students, female entrepreneurs, and SMEs reaches 2,500 students in Turkey

42 volunteer trainers from 10 cities gather to celebrate their experiences ISTANBUL, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — 2,500 university students across 16 cities have been trained by Experian’s experts and young volunteers of the social responsibility project ‘Manage Your Future Now’ project. The … Read the full press release

2015 Email Marketing Awards: Experian Marketing Services received top honors in five categories

The Relevancy Group’s The Marketer Quarterly recognized Experian’s contributions to outstanding email marketing campaigns for Boden, American Home Shield, Chico’s, Ann Taylor and DIRECTV New York, N.Y., 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian Marketing Services,a recognized leader in data-driven marketing and cloud-based … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars 2015 sales the second-highest ever recorded in its 112-year history

Second highest sales in the marque’s 112-year history. 3,785 cars delivered to customers in 2015. Rolls-Royce dominates super-luxury segment (+€200,000 net). Strong performances in all global regions, with exception of China. Bespoke personalisation at highest-ever levels. Results reaffirm Rolls-Royce as … Read the full press release

Delhaize Group bondholders meetings: proposed resolutions were duly passed with a 95.71% majority for the 3.125% bonds due 27 February 2020

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On 11 January 2016, holders of the two tranches of Delhaize Group’s Euro denominated bonds were invited to respective general meetings to approve the change of issuer and to consent to various technical amendments … Read the full press release

Kuehne + Nagel to run the core business of transporting products from the raw materials supplier to trade customers for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

London / UK, Schindellegi / CH, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne + Nagel and GSK signed an end-to-end global logistics partnership until 2021 that will see Kuehne + Nagel run the core business of transporting products from the raw materials … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO achieves yet another sales record: sold over 1 million vehicles in 2015

In the company’s 120th year, ŠKODA AUTO achieved a new sales record for the second year in a row, selling over 1 million vehicles. Mladá Boleslav, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The brand’s global deliveries in their jubilee year increased 1.8% to … Read the full press release

ŠKODA is the recipient of the Connected Car Award 2015 in the ‘Pioneer-Award’ category

Mladá Boleslav, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ŠKODA receives ‘Pioneer Award’ for innovative SmartGate system whitch enables access to vehicle data, linking the vehicle to ŠKODA apps. ​ŠKODA has received the Connected Car Award 2015 in the ‘Pioneer-Award’ category for their innovative connectivity … Read the full press release

Galicia’s regional Councillor for the Economy, Employment and Industry Francisco Conde visited Gamesa’s factory in As Somozas

During the visit, Ricardo Chocarro, CEO for EMEA, confirmed Gamesa’s plans to add a third production line at the As Somozas complex. Zamudio, Spain, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Galicia’s regional Councillor for the Economy, Employment and Industry, Francisco Conde, has visited Gamesa’s … Read the full press release

Symrise goes digital with its unique family tree of fragrances for smart phones and tablets

• Mobile App for online instant fragrance search • User friendly navigation through a comprehensive fragrance map • Zoom-in/zoom-out fragrance (family) search Holzminden, Germany, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Symrise Genealogy of Fine Fragrances enters the digital world with its own … Read the full press release

Arnaud Bellon and Caroline Baptiste join Symrise’s Cosmetic Ingredients division

Arnaud Bellon appointed SVP Botanicals and Colors Caroline Baptiste assigned Global Product Manager Actives Strengthens Expertise of Cosmetic Ingredients Division Holzminden, Germany, 13-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Symrise is reinforcing its Cosmetic Ingredients division with two strategic additions. Arnaud Bellon has joined the … Read the full press release

Quebec’s driver’s license and vehicle registration authority SAAQ declared Gemalto’s new central issuance facility for driver’s licenses operational

AMSTERDAM, 12-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that Quebec’s driver’s license and vehicle registration authority, SAAQ1, has declared Gemalto’snew central issuance facility for driver’s licenses operational. Gemalto’s profe​​​​ssional services team worked closely … Read the full press release

Capgemini expects to record €520 million one-off non-cash income in 2015

PARIS, 12-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced it expects to record in 2015 a one-off non-cash income estimated at €520 million. The organic profitability improvement of Capgemini combined with … Read the full press release

Samaritans’ CEO Ruth Sutherland comments on £1bn funding for mental health services in England

SURREY, 12-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Samaritans welcomes the £1bn funding for mental health services in England, as the first joined-up commitment to mental health. Samaritans’ CEO Ruth Sutherland said: “The emphasis on care and treatment services is to be welcomed, but I … Read the full press release

Banco Sabadell to present 2015 results on 29.01.2016

Sabadell, Spain, 12-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Banco Sabadell will inform the Spanish National Market Commission (Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores – CNMV) of the results for the year 2015 next Friday 29 January, as from 8 am (7 am UK time), … Read the full press release

El nobel de Literatura Mario Vargas Llosa, y el periodista Carlos Herrera galardonados con los Premios Rey de España

MADRID, 12-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — El nobel de Literatura Mario Vargas Llosa, y el periodista Carlos Herrera han sido galardonados hoy con el Premio Don Quijote de Periodismo y el Premio Iberoamericano de Periodismo Rey de España, respectivamente. Además, en esta XXXIII … Read the full press release

Starhome Mach and Machina Research: M2M’s share of roaming doubled in the last 12 months

London, UK & Zurich, Switzerland, 12-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — An evaluation jointly carried out by Starhome Mach and Machina Research has concluded that Mobile Network Operators need to pay more attention to the impact of M2M roaming on their networks … Read the full press release

Keolis’ car parking subsidiary EFFIA acquired 33.27% in Ile-de-France’s 2nd leading car park operator

EFFIA, Keolis’ car parking subsidiary, has acquired 33.27% of SAEMES. France’s number two car park operator has joined forces with the second leading car park company in Ile-de-France. PARIS, 12-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — EFFIA, Keolis’ car parking subsidiary and the … Read the full press release

VNG – Verbundnetz Gas AG Chairman of the Executive Board Dr. Karsten Heuchert appointed honorary consul-general of Norway

LEIPZIG,12-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Dr. Karsten Heuchert, Chairman of the Executive Board of Leipzig natural gas specialist VNG – Verbundnetz Gas AG (VNG AG), today received his letter of appointment as honorary consul-general from the Norwegian ambassador Elisabeth Walaas. The … Read the full press release

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen S. Poloz appointed Chair of the BIS Consultative Council for the Americas

BASEL, 12-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has appointed Stephen S. Poloz as Chair of the BIS Consultative Council for the Americas (CCA). Mr Poloz is Governor of the Bank of … Read the full press release

The Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS) endorsed Basel Committee’s new market risk framework

BASEL, 12-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At its meeting in Basel on Sunday 10 January, the Basel Committee’s oversight body, the Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS), endorsed the new market risk framework. The fundamental review of … Read the full press release

SAPO acaba de lançar uma área exclusivamente dedicada à 88.ª edição dos Óscares

LISBOA, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — O SAPO acaba de lançar uma área exclusivamente dedicada à 88.ª edição dos Óscares, A Caminho dos Óscares, onde a partir de hoje ficarão disponíveis conteúdos diversificados alusivos ao evento de referência do cinema a nível internacional. … Read the full press release

Governor of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) Rolf Wenzel held a series of meetings with government officials

PARIS, 11-1-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — During an official visit to Turkey on 6 and 7 January 2016, the Governor of the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), Rolf Wenzel, held a series of meetings with government officials in Ankara. Governor Wenzel met … Read the full press release