Category Archives: Belgium

Press Releases & News from Belgium distributed via EuropaWire

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Solvay released its Q2 and H1 2013 financial report

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Borealis acquired mineral fertilizer manufacturer Rosier SA from TOTAL

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

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

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

Nieuwe Colruyt Erquelinnes winkel opent aan de Route de Mons

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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