Category Archives: Belgium

Press Releases & News from Belgium distributed via EuropaWire

EC confirmed unannounced inspections in Internet connectivity services of number of telecoms

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission can confirm that on 9 July 2013 Commission officials initiated unannounced inspections at the premises of a number of telecommunications companies active in the provision of Internet connectivity in several Member States. The Commission … Read the full press release →

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The registry for the .eu tld EURid released .eu Q1 progress report

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

Brussels, 11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ahead of the introduction of the new generic TLDs later this year, EURid, the registry for the .eu top-level domain, remains focused on improving the quality of .eu, according to the registry’s Q1 2013 progress report, available … Read the full press release →

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The last turbine at the offshore wind farm Thornton Bank off the Belgian coast successfully installed

Posted on 10, July 2013 by

Third and final phase of the wind farm is completed Full commissioning is planned in the coming weeks 10-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Yesterday (03 July 2013), the last turbine at the offshore wind farm Thornton Bank was successfully installed. This … Read the full press release →

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Dexia Crédit Local successfully executed EUR 1.5 billion inaugural government guaranteed transaction

Posted on 10, July 2013 by

10-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following a one-week pan-European roadshow, Dexia decided to take advantage of improved market conditions to execute its inaugural senior unsecured government guaranteed transaction. On 2 July 2013, Dexia Credit Local successfully executed a 3 year issue under … Read the full press release →

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EC blocks Austrian Regulator’s proposals to regulate wholesale leased lines

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

Brussels, 5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has asked the Austrian Regulator (TKK) to withdraw its proposal to regulate the wholesale market for terminating segments of leased lines which are commonly used by businesses to connect geographically distant offices. TKK has … Read the full press release →

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EC approved Swedish scheme to subsidise combined work-and-training contracts for young workers under EU State aid rules

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has authorised a Swedish scheme to subsidise combined work-and-training contracts for young workers aged 15 to 24 (Vocational Introduction Employment) under EU State aid rules. The measure will contribute to the fight against youth … Read the full press release →

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Emily O’Reilly elected the next European Ombudsman

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The outgoing European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has warmly congratulated Emily O’Reilly on her election as the next European Ombudsman. Welcoming today’s vote in the European Parliament, Mr Diamandouros said “I am convinced that Emily O’Reilly will pursue with dedication, … Read the full press release →

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European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee lunches in-depth inquiry into US surveillance programmes

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee will conduct an “in-depth inquiry” into the US surveillance programmes, including the bugging of EU premises and other spying allegations, and present its results by the end of this year, says a resolution … Read the full press release →

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EU27 2013 total cereal production expected to be higher than 2012 level, despite poor weather

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This year total cereal production in the EU-271 is forecast to be well above 2012 levels and above the average of the past five years. This agricultural year has so far been marked by an unusually prolonged winter … Read the full press release →

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European Union Single Market Scoreboard website covering 13 different tools launched

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

Single Market Scoreboard website launched – new figures are now available online 4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With today’s launch of the online only Single Market Scoreboard, a more comprehensive and user-friendly reporting system has been put in place. The Single Market Scoreboard … Read the full press release →

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EC opened public consultation with trade unions and employers’ representatives over undeclared work

Posted on 4, July 2013 by

4-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has launched today a consultation with representatives of trade unions and employers’ organisations on possible future EU measures to prevent and deter undeclared work through improved cooperation between Member States enforcement authorities, such as … Read the full press release →

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Anheuser-Busch InBev disclosure made according to the requirements of the Belgian Law of 2 May 2007

Posted on 3, July 2013 by

Brussels, 3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Anheuser-Busch InBev (Euronext: ABI) (NYSE: BUD) discloses the notification of significant shareholdings that it has received according to the Belgian Law of 2 May 2007 on the disclosure of significant shareholdings in listed companies. According to its … Read the full press release →

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EC found Greek state aid for the Port of Piraeus is in line with EU state aid rules

Posted on 3, July 2013 by

Brussels, 3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has found a €113.9 million Greek support for an infrastructure project of €120 million at the Port of Piraeus to be in line with EU state aid rules. In particular, the project will further … Read the full press release →

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EC to investigate Slovenian state aid to Renault subsidiary Revoz

Posted on 3, July 2013 by

Brussels, 3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to examine whether Slovenian plans to grant public financing to car maker Revoz, d.d., a subsidiary of Renault S.A of France for an investment project in the Novo Mesto … Read the full press release →

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European Entrepreneurial Regions 2014 Award goes to Flanders (BE), Marche (IT) and Noord-Brabant (NL)

Posted on 2, July 2013 by

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the 102nd plenary session of Committee of the Regions, Flanders (BE), Marche (IT) and Noord-Brabant (NL) will be awarded the European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) 2014 label by the President of the CoR, Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso. The jury felt a strong … Read the full press release →

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European Alliance for Apprenticeships launched at 2013 WorldSkills competition in Leipzig, Germany

Posted on 2, July 2013 by

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Alliance for Apprenticeships is launched today by Commissioners Androulla Vassiliou (Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth) and László Andor (Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion) at the 2013 WorldSkills competition in Leipzig, Germany. The Alliance will help … Read the full press release →

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CoR’s ECOS commission calls easing of current restrictions on regional state aid for the automotive sector

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The members of the Commission for Economic and Social Policy (ECOS) of the Committee of the Regions (CoR) have called for the easing of current restrictions on regional state aid for the automotive sector. In view of … Read the full press release →

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Croatia to become the 28th Member State of the European Union On Monday 1 July, 2013

Posted on 28, June 2013 by

28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On Monday 1 July Croatia will become the 28th Member State of the European Union. Croatia’s accession marks another milestone in the construction of a united Europe. It also provides fresh evidence of the transformative power of the … Read the full press release →

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EC approved under state aid rules Portuguese state guarantees for banks guaranteeing EIB loans granted to companies in Portugal

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has approved a new Portuguese scheme providing State guarantees for banks that guarantee European Investment Bank (EIB) loans granted to companies in Portugal. President Barroso said: “With this decision the European Commission and the EIB … Read the full press release →

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EC draft directive on e-invoicing in public procurement, step towards end-to-end e-procurement and e-government in Europe

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

Brussels, 27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed a draft directive on e-invoicing in public procurement, accompanied by a communication setting out its vision for the full digitisation of the public procurement process, so-called ‘end-to-end e-procurement’. E-invoicing is … Read the full press release →

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