Category Archives: Belgium

Press Releases & News from Belgium distributed via EuropaWire

Universiteit Gent: Onderzoekers werken in AdLit samen om de reclamewijsheid bij minderjarigen te verhogen

Ghent, Belgium, 29-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Onderzoekers en organisaties uit maatschappelijke, commerciële, educatieve en juridische hoek werken in AdLit samen om de reclamewijsheid bij minderjarigen te verhogen. Na een jaar onderzoek verzamelen ze op 26 oktober voor een stakeholdersevent. AdLit: een … Read the full press release

Rezidor announced the Nominating Committee for its AGM 2016

BRUSSELS, 23-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In accordance with the decision made by the  Annual General Meeting on 24 April 2015, the Nominating Committee has been  established. Based on the list of shareholders per 31 August 2015 the three  largest known … Read the full press release

Continental presents bus tires, electronics, fleet management and instrumentation solutions, as well as ergonomics at Busworld in Kortrijk, Belgium

Fully configurable instrument cluster part of the trend toward networked vehicles Camera systems and ContiPressureCheck™ improve efficiency and safety Consultancy available for electric-electronic system architecture Custom premium tires for city, regional, and long-haul passenger transport Special winter tires for all-round … Read the full press release

European Commission to help build a true single market for capital across the 28 EU Member States

BRUSSELS, 30-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission is launching the Capital Markets Union Action Plan today to help build a true single market for capital across the 28 EU Member States. © European Union 2015 Director: Lynch Declan As … Read the full press release

EURORDIS partners in ADAPT SMART project that enables coordination of Medicines Adaptive Pathways to Patients (MAPPs) activities

ADAPT SMART PARIS, 30-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — EURORDIS is partnering in the recently launchedADAPT SMART* project, which will establish a platform that enables the coordination of Medicines Adaptive Pathways to Patients (MAPPs) activities. MAPPs can help to ensure access to … Read the full press release

Zetes announced availability of its logistics execution solution ZetesMedea Voice on Zebra Technologies’ Android™-based voice-capable mobile computers

BRUSSELS, 24-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Zetes is pleased to announce the availability of its logistics execution solution ZetesMedea Voice on Zebra Technologies’ Android™-based voice-capable mobile computers. Zetes industrial voice solution has been successfully deployed on thousands of Windows-based devices throughout Europe. … Read the full press release

Firestone reaffirms its core philosophy – to allow the young-at-heart the “freedom to drive” and discover

Zaventem, Belgium, 21-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Firestone came to Europe from the USA in the 1930’s. Ever since, it has maintained a place in the old continent’s tyre market thanks to its strong American heritage and reputation for reliable, competitive quality tyres. … Read the full press release

Barco received the 2015 Frost & Sullivan Award for best practices in Visionary Innovation Leadership in the medical imaging displays market

Kortrijk, Belgium, 17-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Healthcare imaging specialist Barco is proud to announce it has received the 2015 Frost & Sullivan Award for best practices in Visionary Innovation Leadership in the medical imaging displays market. Frost & Sullivan believes … Read the full press release

Barco partner CineTech to exclusively install Barco projectors for Sky Cinemas Kuwait

Kortrijk, Belgium, 17-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Barco, a global industry leader in digital cinema technology, has further strengthened its position in the Middle East. Sky Cinemas Kuwait have made a commitment to Barco partner CineTech to exclusively install Barco projectors, … Read the full press release

Environmental Experts to Convene at Gasworks Symposium

The Sixth International Symposium and Exhibition on the Redevelopment Of Manufactured Gas Plant Sites (MGP 2015) will be held in Ghent, Belgium 8-10, November 2015 Ghent, Belgium, 17-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Sixth International Symposium and Exhibition on the Redevelopment … Read the full press release

Proximus received MS@Work 2015 Award by National Belgian Multiple Sclerosis League for employing people with Multiple Sclerosis

On 9 September, Proximus received the MS@Work 2015 Award. The Award was presented by the National Belgian Multiple Sclerosis League as recognition for the positive policy Proximus pursues with regard to employing people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). BRUSSELS, 14-9-2015 — … Read the full press release

Nicolas Cudré-Mauroux appointed Group Research & Innovation General Manager Solvay

BRUSSELS, 10-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay has appointed Nicolas Cudré-Mauroux as Group Research & Innovation General Manager. Nicolas Cudré-Mauroux joins Solvay from DuPont where he began his international career in 1988 as a researcher in the United States. Subsequent positions he … Read the full press release

UGent-onderzoek: Belg is bezorgd over vervuiling zeeën maar voelt zich machteloos

GHENT, 9-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Belgische consumenten zijn bezorgd over de vervuiling van zeeën en oceanen, maar geloven nauwelijks in hun eigen mogelijkheden om er zelf iets aan te doen. Concrete tips kunnen daaraan verhelpen, zo blijkt uit UGent-onderzoek. Bewust maar machteloos … Read the full press release

The new Toyota Avensis awarded the Euro NCAP five-star rating

Maximum 5-star rating, with 93% score for adult occupant protection Enhanced performance thanks to the standard application of Toyota Safety Sense BRUSSELS, 7-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The new Toyota Avensis has been awarded the prestigious Euro NCAP five-star rating. The … Read the full press release

Lexus: new accessible Sport edition now available on CT and IS in Europe

A new accessible Sport edition will be available on CT and IS in Europe as from September Bespoke, stylish design features underline the sporty character of CT and IS CT with further personalisation through optional, two-tone roof finish BRUSSELS, 7-9-2015 … Read the full press release

NATO Secretary General Mr. Jens Stoltenberg to visit Luxembourg on 2nd September 2015

The NATO Secretary General Mr. Jens Stoltenberg will visit Luxembourg on Wednesday 2nd September 2015. BRUSSELS, 31-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Mr. Stoltenberg will have an audience with His Royal Highness Henri Grand Duke of Luxembourg. He will meet with Prime … Read the full press release

European Private Equity and Venture Capital Association: private equity and venture capital investment in Central and Eastern Europe increased by 66% in 2014

BRUSSELS, 28-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — A record 290 companies in Central and Eastern Europe received private equity and venture capital investment in 2014 as capital invested by funds across the region increased by 66% on previous year to €1.3bn, according … Read the full press release

European Commissioner Corina Cretu to attend EBN’s 2015 Annual Congress, 28-30 October in the Albert Hall, Brussels

BRUSSELS, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — EBN, is delighted to announce the presence of European Commissioner Corina Cretu at its 2015 Annual Congress. Commissioner Cretu, in charge of Europe’s Regional Policy, will join 400+ delegates from over 40 countries to discuss the … Read the full press release

Voith to present its product and service competency under the motto “Driven by Efficiency” at this year’s Busworld in Kortrijk

Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany, 12-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — At this year’s Busworld in Kortrijk Voith will present its product and service competency under the motto “Driven by Efficiency”. At our booth 513 in Hall 5, we are showing the highly economical … Read the full press release

Ageas to establish a joint venture in Vietnam branded MB Ageas Life

Ageas and Muang Thai Life Assurance have signed an agreement with Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (“Military Bank”) to establish a joint venture in Vietnam, which will be branded MB Ageas Life. BRUSSELS, 10-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Under the agreement, … Read the full press release