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Austrians plan to spend some EUR 2.6 billion on Christmas presents

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

8 out of 10 Austrians intend to buy presents On average, EUR 451 are budgeted for buying presents 22% buy Christmas presents online 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — It is Christmas time, especially at the cash registers. Austrians are planning to spend … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Marketing, Retail

State aid: Commission approves emergency rescue aid for Austrian bank Hypo Group Alpe Adria

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has temporarily approved, under EU state aid rules, an emergency recapitalisation totalling €1.5 billion that Austria intends to grant to Hypo Group Alpe Adria (HGAA). The bank needs the aid to comply with regulatory … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law

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Erste Group Issues Erste Renewable Energy Bond

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Proceeds of placement to be used for financing of renewable energy projects Term 6 ½ years, yield 2% Issue date November 29 2012 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Erste Group issues a bond (AT000B007570), the placement proceeds of which will be used … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Investment

Greece granted two more years to correct its excessive deficit

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council today¹ agreed measures granting Greece an additional two years to correct its excessive budget deficit, following an agreement reached between the Greek government and the “troika” of international creditors². It adopted a decision³ adjusting the fiscal consolidation … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece

BEI et Région Lorraine: 120 millions d’euros pour la LGV Est

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Un contrat de financement d’un montant de 60 millions d’euros pour la réalisation de la 2ème phase de la Ligne à Grande Vitesse (LGV) Est européenne a été signé, ce 4 décembre 2012, à Metz, par Philippe … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Construction, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Transportation & Logistics

EIB, DZ BANK und VR LEASING unterstützen kleine und mittlere Unternehmen

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Für kleine und mittelgroße Firmenkunden der Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken stellt die Europäische Investitionsbank (EIB) gemeinsam mit der DZ BANK und der VR LEASING Mittel in Höhe von 100 Mio. Euro zur Verfügung. Das Darlehen unterstützt insbesondere Finanzierungen und … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business

Erste Bank and Caritas: Donate every time you save

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

EUR 1 donated for each new savings account opened Support the Caritas domestic aid programme 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Now, everyone who saves money also supports Caritas. EUR 1 is donated for each new savings account opened. The special offer is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Financial, Non Profit

Afrique : 40 millions d’EUR pour soutenir la modernisation des installations de contrôle du trafic aérien

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Grâce au prêt de 40 millions d’EUR que la Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI), l’institution de financement à long terme de l’UE, a accordé à l’ASECNA, l’Agence pour la sécurité de la navigation aérienne en Afrique et à Madagascar, les installations … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, Financial, Investment

Speech Vice-President Rehn’s remarks at the Eurgroup Press Conference

Posted on 5, December 2012 by

Olli REHN — Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro Eurogroup/Brussels, 5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Thank you Jean-Claude. On Greece, I will also refrain from commenting in any way on the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Luxembourg, Politics, Society

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EIB loan to Pamplona for public amenities

Posted on 5, December 2012 by

5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a EUR 16 million loan to the Municipality of Pamplona for investment in the city’s urban infrastructure. This is the first instalment of a total loan of EUR 50 million. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Construction, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Spain

Belgique : Financement du nouvel hôpital Delta à Bruxelles

Posted on 5, December 2012 by
Belgique : Financement du nouvel hôpital Delta Le nouvel hôpital, un bâtiment passif, du Groupe hospitalier Chirec, s’implantera sur le site de Delta, situé "boulevard du Triomphe" à Auderghem. Chirec est un groupe privé, né de la fusion ces 15 dernières années de plus petits hôpitaux à Bruxelles Bruxelles 12/3/2012 Copyright: EIB

5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) contribue au financement de la construction d’un nouvel hôpital durable à Bruxelles. Aujourd’hui, le contrat de financement est signé par les trois partenaires à savoir la BEI, la CoCom et le groupe … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Financial, Healthcare, Investment

African air traffic control to be upgraded following EUR 40m EIB support

Posted on 4, December 2012 by

4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Air traffic control facilities across Africa will be upgraded to international standards, improve safety and reliability and ensure more efficient air transport using a EUR 40 million loan from Europe’s long-term lending institution, the European Investment Bank, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Technology

Neue Werkstoffe für Mobilität und Energie – EIB unterstützt Forschungsprojekt der voestalpine

Posted on 3, December 2012 by
Neue Werkstoffe für Mobilität und Energie – EIB unterstützt Forschungsprojekt der Voestalpine from left to right: Mr Robert Ottel, Member of the board of Voestalpine AG (CFO), Mr Wilhelm Molterer, Vice-President of the EIB and Dr. Wolfgang Eder, CEO Voestalpine AG 30.11.2012

3-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Für die Erforschung und Entwicklung neuer Stahlsorten für Anwendungen in den Bereichen Mobilität und Energie erhält der voestalpine-Konzern ein Darlehen der Europäischen Investitionsbank (EIB) in Höhe von 250 Mio. Euro. Mit diesen Mitteln wird voestalpine am Standort … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Metals and Minerals, Science, Technology

Gamesa obtains EUR 260 million loan for RDI

Posted on 3, December 2012 by
GAMESA WIND POWER RDI II The project consists of research, development and product/process innovation investments for wind turbine generators in Spain and the United Kingdom Copyright: © GAMESA CORPORACION TECNOLOGICA SA

3-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) today granted a EUR 260 million loan to Gamesa to support its research, development and innovation (RDI) activities in the field of wind turbine generators. This is the EIB’s third loan to Gamesa … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Investment, Spain, Technology

Ecuador: EIB loan for Quito’s first metro line

Posted on 30, November 2012 by
Ecuador: Préstamo del BEI para la primera línea de metro en Quito La Vicepresidenta del BEI, Magdalena Álvarez Arza y el Subsecretario de Financiamiento Público del Ministerio de Finanzas de la República de Ecuador, Willam Vásconez, han firmado hoy en Luxemburgo el correspondiente contrato de financiación.

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 200 million to the Republic of Ecuador to finance Quito’s first metro line. EIB Vice-President Magdalena Álvarez Arza and the Undersecretary for Public Finances at the Ministry of Finance of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Transportation & Logistics

EUR 50 million for water sector investments in Cantabria

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a EUR 50 million loan to the Cantabria Region to help finance its investment in water and sanitation facilities. The project is designed to increase the reliability and efficiency of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Construction, European Union, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Spain

Research and development: EIB lends EUR 60 million to Piaggio Group for projects carried out in Italy

Posted on 30, November 2012 by
PIAGGIO R&D II Financing of Piaggio's selected activities for the research, technical improvement and product development of scooters, motorcycles and small light commercial vehicles.

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Piaggio today signed a EUR 60 million finance contract to support Piaggio Group’s research and development projects. The loan will be for a term of seven years and will be used … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Banks, Financial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

BIS, ECB and IMF publish third part of “Handbook on Securities Statistics”

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the European Central Bank (ECB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today jointly released the third and final part of the Handbook on Securities Statistics, which covers equity securities issues and holdings. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial

Rabobank: Virtually no growth in Dutch economy in 2013; global growth only 3.75%.

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Very low economic growth rates are becoming the rule rather than the exception in the Netherlands, and 2013 will not be different, with just 0.25% growth expected. Therefore, by the end of next year, Dutch Gross Domestic … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Netherlands

BFA-Bankia Group will return to profitability in 2013, with net profit of 1,200 million in 2015

Posted on 29, November 2012 by

Plan approval entails immediate injection of the requested capital, making Bankia one of Spain’s most solvent banks The state aid to be received by the BFA-Bankia Group totals 17,959 million, including the 4,500 million injected on 12 September The go-ahead … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Spain