Monthly Archives: August 2016

Arla to challenge soft drinks with healthier milk-based alternatives

Posted on 31, August 2016 by

A sparkling milk & fruit drink, a milk & tea drink and an energy drink rich in protein are all part of Arla’s new ambition to triple its business outside standard white milk in the global beverage market. Arla wants … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Denmark, Food & Beverage

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Report: many of the bodies of migrants drowned in the Mediterranean are never identified

Posted on 31, August 2016 by

A new report, by the University of York, City University London and the International Organization for Migration’s Global Migration Data Analysis Centre, shows that many of the bodies of migrants drowned in the Mediterranean are never identified. YORK, 31-Aug-2016 — … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom

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Radiologists can detect breast cancer when viewing a mammogram of the opposite breast, even when there is no visible abnormal lesion

Posted on 31, August 2016 by

New research by a psychologist at the University of York and colleagues at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA, US, and University of Leeds shows that radiologists can discriminate between normal and abnormal mammograms in half a second. YORK, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, United Kingdom

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Working Group on the ‘Anthropocene’ (AWG): Anthropocene would become a formal part of the Geological Time Scale

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LEICESTER, 31-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Working Group on the ‘Anthropocene’ (AWG), which includes University of Leicester geologists, will provide its summary of evidence and its provisional recommendations on a potential new geological time interval at the 35th International Geological Congress … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Science, Society, United Kingdom

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Wiener Linien: Der diesjährige Tramwaytag am 10. September steht ganz im Zeichen des Jubiläums “55 Jahre Garage Raxstraße”

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WIEN, 31-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Der diesjährige Tramwaytag am 10. September steht ganz im Zeichen des Jubiläums “55 Jahre Garage Raxstraße”. Am Gelände der Busgarage zeigen die Wiener Linien eine Ausstellung mit zahlreichen historischen Autobussen. Unter anderem ist auch jener … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Austria, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics

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Angelique Keijsers appointed Chief Compliance Officer and member of the Management Team of Risk, Legal & Compliance Rabobank

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UTRECHT, 31-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rabobank appointed mrs. drs. A.M.W.J. (Angelique) Keijsers RA as Chief Compliance Officer and member of the Management Team of Risk, Legal & Compliance, per November 1, 2016. Since 2008, Angelique has been working as a partner … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Law, Management, Netherlands

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Alstom na 22ª Semana de Tecnologia Metroferroviária, São Paulo, 13 a 16 de setembro de 2016

Posted on 31, August 2016 by

SÃO PAULO, 31-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Em setembro acontece a 22ª Semana de Tecnologia Metroferroviária, que terá como principal tema “Investir e avançar com eficiência” e trazendo uma área de exposição e debates técnicos nos três dias de evento. A Alstom … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Management, Marketing, Transportation & Logistics

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The Second European Convention on Turkic, Ottoman and Turkish Studies takes place at Universität Hamburg, 14 – 17 September 2016

Posted on 31, August 2016 by

HAMBURG, 31-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Second European Convention on Turkic, Ottoman and Turkish Studies will take place at Universität Hamburg from 14 to 17 September 2016. Over 400 participants from 25 countries make this conference the largest academic event devoted … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Germany, Society

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Global simulation expert Barco to integrate 65 Barco F-series projectors into training simulators for the Polish Armed Forces

Posted on 31, August 2016 by

Kortrijk, Belgium, 31-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Global simulation expert Barco announced that AUTOCOMP MANAGEMENT Ltd. has ordered a total of 65 Barco F-series projectors to be integrated into training simulators for the Polish Armed Forces. With this new order, the Polish … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Defence, Education, Technology

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Visualization pioneer Barco and High End Systems to create mind-blowing visual spectacular for rap artist Drake’s current North America concert tour

Posted on 31, August 2016 by

Sacramento, Calif. USA, 31-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Visualization pioneer Barco and High End Systems, a Barco company, are providing their best-in-class AV solutions to help create a mind-blowing visual spectacular for rap artist and songwriter Drake’s current North America concert tour. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Belgium, Entertainment, Media, Technology

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Accenture announces availability of Accenture Document Composer software on SAP HANA® Cloud Platform

Posted on 30, August 2016 by

Accenture Extends Human Capital Management Offerings with Accenture Document Composer Software on SAP HANA® Cloud Platform NEW YORK, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) is expanding its human capital management offerings with the availability of Accenture Document Composer software on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Management, Technology

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Accenture analysis of CB Insights data: Investments in Asia-Pacific fintech ventures reached $9.62 billion as of July 31

Posted on 30, August 2016 by

China Leads Global Fintech Investments, Accenture Finds Asia-Pacific nearly doubles 2015 fintech financing in first half of 2016 reaching almost $10 billion; growth driven by China HONG KONG, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Investments in Asia-Pacific financial technology (fintech) ventures, primarily … Read the full press release →

Posted in Financial, Investment, Management

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PJSC LUKOIL to build gas turbine thermal power plant in Republic of Komi

Posted on 30, August 2016 by

MOSCOW, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — PJSC LUKOIL has begun commissioning activities on a gas turbine thermal power plant in the Timan-Pechora petroleum province of the Republic of Komi. This project will allow for satisfying growing needs for electrical power and steam … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Russia

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AkzoNobel to build new powder coatings plant in Mumbai, India

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AMSTERDAM, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has broken ground on its new powder coatings plant in Mumbai, India. The investment of €9 million will allow the company to increase capacity in the region, which forms an important part of its organic … Read the full press release →

Posted in Chemicals, Industrial, Netherlands

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CPI PROPERTY GROUP: Czech Office for the Protection of Competition granted a merger clearance for the acquisition of ORCO Property Group

Posted on 30, August 2016 by

LUXEMBOURG, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ORCO PROPERTY GROUP – Reference to press release of CPI Property Group concerning the obtaining of merger clearance for the acquisition of ORCO Property Group. ORCO PROPERTY GROUP refers its shareholders to a press release published … Read the full press release →

Posted in Czech Republic, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Real Estate

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International VELUX award 2016: 10 inspiring daylight projects selected as regional winners

Posted on 30, August 2016 by

Hørsholm, Denmark, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Earlier this week, the international jury selected 10 inspiring daylight projects as regional winners. The International VELUX award 2016 challenges students of architecture to demonstrate an understanding of daylight as source of energy, light and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Construction, Denmark, Real Estate

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KfW SME Panel: Number of trainees at SMEs has remained relatively stable at 1.2 million

Posted on 30, August 2016 by

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Nine out of ten apprentices train in mid-sized companies SMEs are bucking the trend and keeping their trainee numbers constant at around 1.2 million Manual trades are particularly popular Refugees are reason behind first … Read the full press release →

Posted in Economy, Germany, Small Business

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Industrie 4.0: KUKA Roboter auf der Kunststoffmesse K 2016 in Düsseldorf

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DÜSSELDORF, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Anwendungsorientierte Automatisierungs-Lösungen stehen im Fokus des Messeauftritts von KUKA Roboter auf der Kunststoffmesse K 2016 in Düsseldorf. In Kooperation mit Systempartnern hat der Roboterspezialist aus Augsburg Ready-to-Use Lösungen entwickelt. Vom 19. bis 26. Oktober 2016 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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3167 smart enthusiasts from around the world gathered for the 16th smart times in Hamburg, Germany

Posted on 30, August 2016 by

Hamburg/Stuttgart, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Roadster, coupé or cabriolet? Petrol engine, diesel engine or electric drive? Two- or four-seater? Special or standard model? The variety of smart vehicles is endless – as impressively demonstrated by the 3.167 smart enthusiasts from around … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Entertainment, Germany

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Formula 1 2016: Double podium for the Silver Arrows in chaotic Belgian Grand Prix

Posted on 30, August 2016 by

SPA-RANCORCHAMPS, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Double podium for the Silver Arrows in chaotic Belgian Grand Prix Nico today took his 20th career victory – his first at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps and sixth of the 2016 season so far Lewis produced … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Germany, Sports

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