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“lo sono Li” wins 2012 LUX Cinema Prize

Posted on 23, November 2012 by

23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — “lo sono Li”, a film by Andrea Segre, was awarded the 2012 LUX Cinema Prize in Strasbourg on Wednesday. European Parliament President Martin Schulz presented the award to Mr Segre in an official ceremony in the parliament’s plenary … Read the full press release →

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BMW Art & Culture celebrates its 10-year partnership with Paris Photo and presents an exhibition of works by Alexandra Catiere. BMW will be at the Grand Palais exhibition from November 14 to 18, 2012.

Posted on 20, November 2012 by
Lauréate Résidence BMW 2011 au Musée Niépce_Alexandra Catiere ©Alexandra Catiere (02/2012)

Paris, 20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In collaboration with the Nicéphore Niépce Museum, BMW Art & Culture is proud to present “Ici, par-delà les brumes” (Here, beyond the mist), an exhibition of works by Alexandra Catiere, who was selected as winner of the 2011 … Read the full press release →

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Greenland’s viking settlers gorged on seals

Posted on 20, November 2012 by
Archaeologists dig up skeletons of Norse settlers in 2010 at the Norse farm Ø64, Igaliku Fjord, Østerbygden, Greenland. Photo: Jette Arneborg

20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Greenland’s viking settlers, the Norse, disappeared suddenly and mysteriously from Greenland about 500 years ago. Natural disasters, climate change and the inability to adapt have all been proposed as theories to explain their disappearance. But now a Danish-Canadian … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Denmark, Education, Science, Society

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Change as a constant. A portrait of Karim Habib.

Posted on 20, November 2012 by
Karim Habib, BMW Group (09/2008)

20-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Karim Habib has been in charge of BMW Design since June 2012. The Lebanon-born Canadian heads a team of designers and developers working to constantly enhance and redevelop the designs of current and future BMW models. A sophisticated … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Germany, Technology

Catherine Ashton unveils replica Tomb of Tutankhamun at start of EU-Egypt Task Force

Posted on 15, November 2012 by

Cairo, 15-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In Cairo today on the occasion of the launch of the EU-Egypt Task Force, Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the Commission, together with Mohamed Hisham Zaazou, Minister of … Read the full press release →

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When colour came to Britain

Posted on 12, November 2012 by
Professor Street's latest book is the first study to trace the history of colour films, their styles and technologies in Britain during a half-century when colour films were far from the norm

New book explores arrival of colour in British films 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Professor Sarah Street of the Department of Drama: Theatre, Film, Television will give a talk on her new book Colour Films in Britain: The Negotiation of Innovation, 1900-55 at the BFI … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Education, Entertainment, Media, Technology, United Kingdom

European personalities urge EU leaders to back Erasmus

Posted on 12, November 2012 by

Brussels, 12-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — More than 100 European personalities from the worlds of education, art, literature, economics, philosophy and sport have signed an open letter to EU Heads of State and Government in support of the threatened Erasmus student exchange programme. The … Read the full press release →

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Episode 2 sees new instalment of gallery-as-film

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The second episode of a major exhibition that has seen the Cooper Gallery at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) converted into the set of an imaginary film will open later this week. A … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Education, Entertainment, Society, United Kingdom

LUX Prize: finalist films now showing!

Posted on 6, November 2012 by

6-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The three LUX Prize 2012 finalist films will be shown from Monday 5 to Friday 16 November at the European Parliament in Brussels. They are Csak a szél (Just the Wind) by Bence Fliegauf (Hungary, Germany, France), … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Awards, Entertainment, European Union, Society

Classic modernism – and modern classics. Urbane Worlds of Design in the 2012/13 BMW Lifestyle catalogue

Posted on 5, November 2012 by
BMW Lifestyle Collection 2012/2013: New Catalogue. (10/2012)

Munich, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Design in Brazil is the theme of the new 2012/13 BMW Lifestyle catalogue. An excellent choice: the rooftops of Rio, the impressive architecture of Brasilia, and the metropolitan flair of Sao Paulo provide the perfect backdrop … Read the full press release →

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The “Volk-Rock’n’Roller” Andreas Gabalier Is Awarded a BAMBI in the Category of “Shooting Stars”

Posted on 5, November 2012 by
Andreas Gabalier (c) Hubert Burda Media

Munich, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Austrian musician Andreas Gabalier has recently been causing a stir in the Volksmusik scene and impresses fans of all ages with his Alpine folk music with a rock’n’roll twist, so much that he is attracting media … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Austria, Awards, Entertainment, Germany, Media

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Driving innovation and Growth in Europe

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

People 2012 Conference – University of Cyprus / Nicosia, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister Demosthenous, Professor Christofides, Distinguished guests, It is a real pleasure to be here with you for the opening of today’s conference. I would like to thank the University … Read the full press release →

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Ancient History of Cyprus at the heart of Europe

Posted on 31, October 2012 by
Ancient History of Cyprus at the heart of Europe

An exhibition portraying the ancient history of Cyprus and the island’s everlasting character as a point of cultural interaction between peoples of the region, was opened today, October 30, in Brussels. The exhibition, which is held at the Royal Museums … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Cyprus, European Union, Government, Society

A cancer diagnosis does not make young people religious

Posted on 26, October 2012 by

26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A sociologist of religion from the University of Copenhagen has interviewed 21 young patients diagnosed with a life-threatening cancer about their religious beliefs. She concludes that a cancer diagnosis will not make young people, who are not … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Denmark, Education, Healthcare, Religion, Society

Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupé feiert sein Debüt in Taiwan – THE AVANT/GARDE DIARIES TAIPEI: A-MIT und acht junge Künstler im Dialog mit Asien und der Welt

Posted on 25, October 2012 by
THE AVANT/GARDE DIARIES TAIPEI: A-MIT und acht junge Künstler im Dialog mit Asien und der Welt Fotonummer: 12A1222 Dateigröße: 2,249 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,016 MB Datum: 23.10.2012

Taipeh, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Vom 9. bis 11. November 2012 findet in Taipeh das erste AVANT/GARDE DIARIES Festival in Asien statt. Unter dem Kuratorium von Superstar A-MIT werden acht junge, aufstrebende Künstler aus Taiwan im Huashan 1914 Creative Park das Thema … Read the full press release →

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The BMW Welt Jazz Award to celebrate its fifth anniversary with an exciting programme. Under the motto “Leading Drums“, six international ensembles will again compete against each other in Munich starting January 2013.

Posted on 25, October 2012 by
Jim Black - Jim Black Trio © Paul LaRaia

Munich, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In its fifth season, the BMW Welt Jazz Award will be placing its main focus on drummers. With a total of six admission-free Sunday matinees being held from January until March 2013, the BMW Welt Jazz … Read the full press release →

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Orange, exclusive technological partner of the FIAC 2012

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Paris, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Orange is proud to be the exclusive technological partner of the International Contemporary Art Fair (FIAC) in 2012 and is eager to use digital technology to support contemporary design. For the second year running, Orange will provide … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Entertainment, France, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

Major Emil Nolde exhibition for the first time in Norway

Posted on 25, October 2012 by
Major Emil Nolde exhibition for the first time in Norway

Norwegian foreign minister Espen Barth Eide opens the exhibition in Oslo’s National Gallery / Exhibition of the Expressionist on view until January 2013 Oslo, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — As the main sponsor, Wintershall is supporting the first major exhibition of Emil Nolde … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Norway

MINI Brand Store turned to ‘Club MINI Amsterdam’ during Amsterdam Dance Event. MINI first car brand with its own exclusive club.

Posted on 25, October 2012 by
Club MINI Amsterdam during ADE (10/2012)

Amsterdam, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — MINI Brand Store Amsterdam turned in to an exclusive club for two days during the  Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). MINI turned the MINI Brand Store – usually the place to buy the MINI Lifestyle Collection –  to … Read the full press release →

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BMW Guggenheim Lab Mumbai to Open December 9, 2012 at Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, with “Pop-Up” Sites Throughout the City. Free Program Invites Mumbaikars to Explore Balance Between Personal and Public Space. Mumbai Lab Team Announced

Posted on 23, October 2012 by
BMW Guggenheim Lab Mumbai, Architect’s Model, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum. Photo: courtesy Atelier Bow-Wow. © Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation (10/2012).

Mumbai, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The BMW Guggenheim Lab will make the next stop on its global journey in Mumbai from December 9, 2012 to January 20, 2013. Presented in collaboration with the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, the Mumbai Lab … Read the full press release →

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