Category Archives: Belgium

Press Releases & News from Belgium distributed via EuropaWire

Statement by the Catherine Ashton, EU High Representative, ahead of the 8th round of the EU-facilitated dialogue

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

Brussels, 1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “Tomorrow I will host and support the 8th round of dialogue between Belgrade … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics, Serbia, Society

Message from the President of the European Commission to His Excellency Mr Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, President elect of the Republic of Kenya

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

Brussels, 1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Message from Mr José Manuel Durão Barroso, President of the European Commission, to His Excellency Mr Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, President elect of the Republic of Kenya “Your Excellency, The Supreme Court has confirmed the results of Kenya’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Politics

Marieke Vervoort parmi les stars du Belgacom Memorial Van Damme

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — L’athlète paralympique de l’année et double championne olympique paralympique Marieke Vervoort effectuera ses débuts le 6 septembre au Belgacom Memorial Van Damme. Forte de l’or et de l’argent dans les épreuves de sprint à Londres, Marieke Vervoort n’a pas … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Society, Sports

The European Commission proposes to make trade mark registration systems all over the EU cheaper, quicker, more reliable and predictable

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today presented a package of initiatives to make trade mark registration systems all over the European Union cheaper, quicker, more reliable and predictable. The proposed reform would improve conditions for businesses to innovate … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law

Proximus continues to deploy its ultra-fast 4G network in Belgium

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

In parallel, Proximus is increasing 3G speeds throughout the country.  Proximus is moving ahead with the deployment of its ultra-fast 4G network in order to continue to offer its customers the best mobile network in Belgium and meets the growing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

The European Commission opens public debate on a proposal for simplifying procedures under the EU Merger Regulation

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission invites the public to comment on a proposal to simplify certain procedures for notifying mergers under the EU Merger Regulation. The proposal aims to make EU merger control even more business-friendly by cutting red … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law

Belgacom Web Experts: winners of the month February

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Another month, another Web Experts winner! This month, too, many students and schools/associations submitted their Web Experts projects to be chosen as project of the month. And here are the winners… 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This month, Clara wins a Samsung … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Belgium, Internet & Online, Society, Technology, Telecom

An extra EURO 11.2 billion is required for EU Budget 2013 to cover unpaid claims from 2012

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An extra EURO 11.2 billion is required for the EU budget to reimburse beneficiaries of EU funded programmes completed across Europe in 2012 as well as to honour the Cohesion Policy claims that will fall due in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics

Belgacom Memorial Van Damme demeure le nom officiel

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Le plus grand meeting d’athlétisme au monde poursuit sous l’appellation ‘Belgacom Memorial Van Damme’. Depuis déjà 1993, le Memorial collabore avec Belgacom. Cette collaboration s’est depuis renforcée. L’événement s’appelle ainsi depuis 2009 le Belgacom Memorial Van Damme. Mercredi, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Society, Sports

The European Commission tables proposal for “Financial Discipline” for CAP Direct Payments in 2014 financial year

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With the forecast for expenditure on CAP Direct Payments & Market measures for 2014 higher than the provisional ceiling for 2014 agreed by EU heads of government1, the European Commission has tabled a proposal for “Financial Discipline” … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

The European Commission comments on the capital controls imposed by the Republic of Cyprus

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by the European Commission on the capital controls imposed by the Republic of Cyprus The Commission takes note of temporary restrictions on the free movement of capital, including capital controls, imposed by the Republic of Cyprus … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Law, Politics, Society

Croatian accession to the EU on track

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

Brussels, 28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission today adopted its first report setting out the state-of-play of administrative preparations for the accession of Croatia to the EU. The report concludes that preparations are on the right track, and that all measures will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Croatia, European Union, Government, Politics

The European Commission clears the acquisition of Petrochem Carless Holdings by Haltermann

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

Brussels, 28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Petrochem Carless Holdings Limited of the UK by Haltermann Holding GmbH of Germany, a wholly owned subsidiary of HIG Europe Capital Partners. The parties are active … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Law, United Kingdom

Alain Lamassoure: EU may face insolvency later in 2013

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission proposal to settle only part of the EU’s €16.2 billion debt rolled over from 2012 threatens the EU with insolvency later in 2013, said Budgets Committee chair Alain Lamassoure (EPP, FR) on Wednesday. The Commission, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Politics, Society

EU invests €272.75m in the Western Balkans to help regional cooperation

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

Brussels, 28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has finalised a series of measures to promote regional cooperation between Western Balkan countries totalling €272.75 million for the period 2012-2013. “These funds are good news as regional cooperation is a central element of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Albania, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Politics, Serbia, Society

EU visa applications should be further facilitated to help the EU tourism industry drive growth and create jobs

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU visa applications should be further facilitated to help the EU tourism industry to drive growth and create jobs, said Transport and Tourism Committee MEPs in a discussion with European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani on Wednesday. Tourism … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, France, Government, Law, Politics, Society, Travel

Belgacom launches Becloud e-Commerce

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

Create your own professional e-shop with Belgacom Becloud e-Commerce 28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Belgacom is launching Becloud e-Commerce, a new product developed for SME and self-employed customers who want to offer products or services online but do not have the specific … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Internet & Online, Retail, Technology, Telecom

The European Commission to launch a public debate on how best to design a new international agreement to combat climate change

Posted on 27, March 2013 by

Brussels, 27-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today adopted a consultative paper that launches a public debate on how best to design a new international agreement to combat climate change. The Consultative Communication raises key questions and invites the views of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Environment, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society

The European Commission unveils the winners of the 2013 EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards

Posted on 27, March 2013 by

Brussels, 27-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The winners of the 2013 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards were unveiled today by the European Commission and Europa Nostra (see details below). The 30 winners, selected from nearly 200 nominated projects, are … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Awards, Belgium, European Union, Government, Non Profit, Society

Young leaders present innovative solutions for Europe’s future at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Foundation’s Annual Innovation Forum in Brussels

Posted on 27, March 2013 by

Brussels, 27-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thirty young leaders from the worlds of business, academia and research shared their inspiring ideas with policy-makers and business executives at the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) Foundation’s Annual Innovation Forum in Brussels today. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Education, Government, Non Profit, Politics, Science, Society