Category Archives: Belgium

Press Releases & News from Belgium distributed via EuropaWire

KBC owned Warta’s pension fund business in Poland acquired by PTE Allianz Polska S.A.

Posted on 21, May 2013 by

Warsaw, 21-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — PTE Allianz Polska S.A., subsidiary of TUiR Allianz Polska S.A., today announced that it will acquire PTE Warta’s pension fund business. PTE WARTA S.A. is owned by the Belgian bancassurance group KBC. “I am pleased with … Read the full press release →

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KBC reacts to legal action against Blagosostoyanie’s acquisition of Absolut Bank, KBC’s banking subsidiary in Russia

Posted on 20, May 2013 by

Brussels, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — KBC takes note of the legal action started before the President of the Brussels Court of Commerce by four private customers of Blagosostoyanie against the Russian pension fund’s acquisition of Absolut Bank, KBC’s banking subsidiary in Russia. … Read the full press release →

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Agfa HealthCare to demonstrate its comprehensive IMPAX Cardiovascular suite at the EuroPCR congress in Paris

Posted on 20, May 2013 by

Web-based, vendor-neutral platform integrates all cardiovascular clinical procedures, and offers specialist cardiology tools and features. IMPAX Cardiovascular supports the diagnostic workflow and anywhere, anytime access to the patient record. – Features to be highlighted include intuitive structured reporting, automated Syntax … Read the full press release →

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Greenhouse gases emissions in the EU Emissions Trading System declined by 2% in 2012

Posted on 20, May 2013 by

Brussels, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Emissions of greenhouse gases from installations participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) decreased by 2% last year, according to the information recorded in the Union Registry. Climate Action Commissioner Connie Hedegaard said: “The good news … Read the full press release →

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EIB signs EUR 300m loan agreement with CaixaBank to finance SMEs and midcaps

Posted on 20, May 2013 by

Luxembourg, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 300 million loan agreement with CaixaBank to finance small and medium-scale investment projects promoted by SMEs (with fewer than 250 employees) and midcaps (companies with up to 3 000 … Read the full press release →

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Colruyt verrast door uitspraak van correctionele rechtbank ivm tabaksreclame

Posted on 20, May 2013 by

Halle, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Colruyt is verrast dat de correctionele rechtbank te Brussel vandaag heeft geoordeeld dat de verkoop aan een prijs die lager is dan de prijs die de fabrikant op de fiscale zegel heeft gezet, tabaksreclame is. Het is … Read the full press release →

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EC, scientists, policy makers launch scientific clusters to support economic development in Danube Region

Posted on 20, May 2013 by

20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission and scientists and policy makers from the 14 Danube Region countries have today launched six scientific clusters to support economic development in the region. The six clusters will focus on: water; land & soil; … Read the full press release →

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EC call for proposals to fund 45 eco-innovations throughout Europe, ends 5 September 2013

Posted on 20, May 2013 by

Brussels, 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has launched a call for proposals of EUR 31.5 million for the best 45 eco-innovation projects. Businesses throughout Europe have until 5 September 2013 to put in their proposals for bringing novel environmental solutions to … Read the full press release →

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European Union & Swiss Confederation competition authorities to cooperate

Posted on 17, May 2013 by

Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union and the Swiss Confederation have signed an agreement that will strengthen co-operation between their respective competition authorities, the European Commission and the Swiss Competition Commission. This is the fifth such agreement signed by the … Read the full press release →

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Roma Roundtable event brings together key players from Roma civil society

Posted on 17, May 2013 by

Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  European Commission Vice-President Viviane Reding (Justice, Citizenship and Fundamental Rights) and Commissioner László Andor (Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion) will today meet with civil society organisations to discuss Roma integration in Europe. Today’s Roma Roundtable event … Read the full press release →

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EC opens anti-dumping and an anti-subsidy investigation on mobile telecommunications networks from China

Posted on 17, May 2013 by

Statement by EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht on mobile telecommunications networks from China Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “The European Commission has today taken a decision in principle to open an ex officio anti-dumping and an anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of … Read the full press release →

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EC confirmed unannounced sugar sector inspections

Posted on 17, May 2013 by

Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission can confirm that on 23 April 2013 Commission officials undertook unannounced inspections at the premises of companies active in the sugar industry in several Member States. The inspections relate to the supply of white … Read the full press release →

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Štefan Füle met Ranko Krivokapić, Montenegro to discuss accession negotiations

Posted on 17, May 2013 by

Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, met with the president of the parliament of Montenegro, Ranko Krivokapić, in Brussels today to discuss the situation in the country and the accession negotiations. Commissioner Füle noted … Read the full press release →

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EC launched Emergency Response Centre (ERC)

Posted on 17, May 2013 by

For a faster and more efficient European response to disasters Brussels, 17-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission is launching its Emergency Response Centre (ERC) today, which will provide a better coordinated, faster and more efficient European response to disasters in … Read the full press release →

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EC approved Istituto Sviluppo Agroalimentare equity investment in Ferrarini Group-controlled NewCo

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

Brussels, 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —   The European Commission approved today a €12.5 million equity investment by the Italian public investor Istituto Sviluppo Agroalimentare (ISA) in the share capital of the company NewCo, controlled by the Ferrarini Group. The Commission concluded that … Read the full press release →

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Ford España under EC investigation for proposed public financing

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

Brussels 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission has opened a formal investigation to examine whether Spanish plans to grant public financing to the Ford group for an investment project in the Valencia region are in line with EU state aid … Read the full press release →

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Pascal Laffineur appointed CEO Altran Benelux

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pascal Laffineur (47) has been appointed CEO of Altran Benelux. He is member of the Group’s management committee and reports directly to Michael Blickle, Group Executive Vice-President for Northern Europe. After graduating from the Catholic University of … Read the full press release →

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EC temporarily approves €100m rescue aid for LOT Polish Airlines by the Polish government

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

Brussels, 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has concluded that a rescue loan of PLN 400 million (around €100 million) granted by the Polish government to LOT Polish Airlines was in line with EU state aid rules. The Commission found, in … Read the full press release →

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‘Together for a new Mali’ donor conference mobilised €3.25 billion to rebuild Mali

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

Brussels, 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  An international donor conference ‘Together for a new Mali’, organised by the European Union and France, together with Mali, took place in Brussels today. Represented at the highest levels, the international community has mobilised decisively in … Read the full press release →

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Colruyt opent op 15 mei nieuwe winkel in Harelbeke

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Op woensdag 15 mei 2013 opent een gloednieuwe Colruyt-winkel de deuren aan de Stasegemsesteenweg in Harelbeke. De winkel, de 228ste van Colruyt, heeft een verkoopoppervlakte van zo’n 1.500 m² en telt 41 medewerkers. Hannelore Pinket, gerant Colruyt Harelbeke: “Veel … Read the full press release →

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