Category Archives: Belgium

Press Releases & News from Belgium distributed via EuropaWire

The European Commission released the amount of fish which can be caught by EU fishermen in the Baltic Sea for 2014

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has tabled its proposal on fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2014. This is the annual proposal for the amount of fish which can be caught by EU fishermen from the main commercial fish … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Environment, European Union, Society

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The European Commission approved German Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale’s restructuring plan under State aid rules

Posted on 22, August 2013 by

22-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has concluded that additional commitments provided by Germany in the context of the restructuring of NORD/LB ensure that the State aid granted to the bank remains compatible with the internal market. This remains the case after … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment, Law

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Zetes Group lands contract for the personalisation of Belgian ePassports

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

Brussels (Belgium), 21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Within the framework of a call for tender process, the Federal Public Service (FPS) for Foreign Affairs entrusts Zetes with the personalisation of Belgian ePassports. The contract, which becomes effective on May 1st 2014, covers a … Read the full press release →

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University of Southampton Dr Karen Ruebens’ examination of stone tools and handaxe designs from 80 Neanderthal sites indicated distinct Neanderthal cultures

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A study by a postgraduate researcher at the University of Southampton has found that Neanderthals were more culturally complex than previously acknowledged. Two cultural traditions existed among Neanderthals living in what is now northern Europe between 115,000 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Belgium, Education, France, Germany, Netherlands, Science, United Kingdom

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EC claims back €180M of EU agricultural policy funds unduly spent by Member States

Posted on 19, August 2013 by

19-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A total of €180 million of EU agricultural policy funds, unduly spent by Member States, is being claimed back by the European Commission today under the so-called clearance of accounts procedure. However, because some of these amounts … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government

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Agfa HealthCare started its first IMPAX CV12 installation in North America at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia

Posted on 15, August 2013 by

IMPAX CV12 provides enhanced CVIS functionality and benefits of single vendor solution with IMPAX PACS Mortsel, Belgium/Greenville, SC, 15-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — IMPAX CV12 provides extended functionality for cardiologists along with a modular design for fast access to new features as they … Read the full press release →

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Dhanya Theatre in Indian equipped with Barco’s 3D sound technology for digital cinema Auro 11.1

Posted on 9, August 2013 by

Kollam, India, 9-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — More and more theatres in India are discovering the benefits of high-end sound platforms, like Auro 11.1 by Barco, to differentiate themselves from the competition. Next up is the new Dhanya Theatre − from the … Read the full press release →

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Barco commissioned survey finds North American business leaders still rely on paper for engagement and collaboration during meetings

Posted on 8, August 2013 by

Sixty-eight percent of respondents lack the technology to easily project and share content with colleagues Duluth, GA,  08-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Although there is widespread availability and a growing dependence on certain technologies like mobile devices in the corporate environment, business … Read the full press release →

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Belgacom Group released its Q2-2013 financial results, on track to meet full-year guidance

Posted on 6, August 2013 by

Belgacom on track to meet its full-year guidance Positive trend change in mobile confirmed with strong postpaid customer growth Convergence strategy clear differentiator in challenging market 06-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Operational results: further growth of customer base for TV, Internet, mobile … Read the full press release →

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Solvay released its Q2 and H1 2013 financial report

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Second quarter and first half year 2013 Financial Report Forenote All references to 2012 P&L data are to be deemed restated for the new business organization effective as from January 1st 2013, the reporting of Solvay Indupa … Read the full press release →

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Solvay CFO Bernard de Laguiche steps down, Karim Hajjar appointed as his successor

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

Brussels, 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay announces today Bernard de Laguiche’s decision to end his 26-year career at Solvay of which 7 years as Group Chief Financial Officer and has appointed Karim Hajjar as his successor. Bernard de Laguiche, a Brazilian … Read the full press release →

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UGent researchers to be honored by The Science Communication Steering Group of the Royal Flemish Academy for Science and the Arts on 17 October 2013 in the Academy Palace in Brussels

Posted on 30, July 2013 by

30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Science Communication Steering Group of the Royal Flemish Academy for Science and the Arts (KVAB) in Belgium recognises research efforts with a special award. Prof Johan Braeckman of the University of Ghent will be awarded the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Belgium, Education, Marketing, Science

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The European Commission updates EU rules to complete the legal framework for Europe-wide patent protection

Posted on 30, July 2013 by

30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has today proposed to complete the legal framework for Europe-wide patent protection by updating EU rules on the jurisdiction of courts and recognition of judgements (the so-called “Brussels I Regulation”). The changes will prepare … Read the full press release →

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CEP President Marc Cerón travelled to Brussels over discussions in the field of probation with the European Commission

Posted on 25, July 2013 by

25-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission is keen to hear what is happening in the field of probation from CEP, for this reason President Marc Cerón travelled to Brussels to meet with Mr. Telmo Baltazar. He is Member of the … Read the full press release →

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Borealis acquired mineral fertilizer manufacturer Rosier SA from TOTAL

Posted on 19, July 2013 by

issued under Article 8, paragraph 1 of the Belgian Royal Decree of April 27, 2007 on public takeover bids and update on press release issued on February 6th, 2013 19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Austria, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, France, Investment, Management, Netherlands

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Greece referred to European Court of Justice for failure to recover incompatible aid

Posted on 18, July 2013 by

18-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has referred Greece to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) for failing to comply with two distinct Commission decisions that ordered Greece to recover incompatible state aid from three Greek casinos (see IP/11/635) and from … Read the full press release →

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Nieuwe Colruyt Erquelinnes winkel opent aan de Route de Mons

Posted on 17, July 2013 by

17-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Op woensdag 10 juli 2013 opent de gloednieuwe Colruyt Erquelinnes de deuren aan de Route de Mons. De nieuwe winkel heeft een verkoopoppervlakte van zo’n 1.200 m² en telt 42 medewerkers. Hij is een derde groter dan … Read the full press release →

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Iceland Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson visits NATO Headquarters on Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Posted on 16, July 2013 by

16-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prime Minister of Iceland, Mr. Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson, will visit NATO Headquarters on Tuesday, 16 July 2013. He will meet with the NATO Secretary General, Mr. Anders Fogh Rasmussen. Media Advisory 12:15 NATO Secretary General and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Defence, Government, Iceland, Politics

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The European Commission has today proposed a Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) for the Banking Union

Posted on 12, July 2013 by

12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed a Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) for the Banking Union. The mechanism would complement the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) (IP/12/953) which, once operational in late 2014, will see the European Central Bank … Read the full press release →

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European Court of Auditors to present conclusions and recommendations on Marco Polo I and II programmes to the press on Tuesday, 16 July 2013

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

INVITATION – PRESS BRIEFING  Have the Marco Polo programmes been effective in shifting traffic off the road? 11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Since 2003, the Marco Polo I and II programmes have financed transport service projects designed to shift freight transport from road … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Media, Transportation & Logistics

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