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Eesti Pank: Statistics Estonia’s data show the number of employed fell by 1.2% YoY in the second quarter of 2014

Tallinn, Estonia, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Data from Statistics Estonia show that the number of employed fell by 1.2% year on year in the second quarter of 2014. A low rate of participation in the labour force meant that the unemployment rate … Read the full press release

Amey and Webber joint venture awarded contract by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to manage and maintain Dallas’ interstate highways

Oxford, UK, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AmeyWebber joint venture selected to manage and maintain Dallas’ highways A joint venture between Amey and Ferrovial sister company Webber has been awarded a contract by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to manage and maintain … Read the full press release

Rusatom International Network JSC to cooperate with the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro over nuclear energy

MOSCOW, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On August 11, 2014 Rusatom International Network JSC and the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro signed the Agreement of cooperation in nuclear energy. The agreement defines basis for realization of joint projects in scientific and educational … Read the full press release

Rusatom International Network JSC VP Ivan Dybov held speech at the Nuclear Energy Week in Rio de Janeiro

From 11 until 15 of August the Nuclear Energy Week is being held in Rio de Janeiro at the Federal University of the State Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  MOSCOW, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On August 12, Ivan Dybov, Vice President of “Rusatom … Read the full press release

Banco Sabadell sold fully provisioned 554 million euros loan portfolio to international investor Aiqon Capital

Sabadell, Spain, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of its balance sheet transformation strategy, as defined in its strategic plan 2014-2016, the Plan Triple, Banco Sabadell has sold a fully provisioned loan portfolio with a total volume of 554 million euros, to the … Read the full press release

Slovenského plynárenského priemyslu, a.s. (SPP) bude schopný dodávať plyn aj v prípade obmedzenia dodávok

BRATISLAVA, 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Na pôde Slovenského plynárenského priemyslu, a.s. (SPP) dnes predstavitelia SPP a Eustream prezentovali predsedovi vlády SR a ministrovi hospodárstva SR pripravenosť zabezpečiť spoľahlivé dodávky plynu v prípade ich obmedzenia alebo zastavenia. Premiér o toto stretnutie požiadal pre zhoršenie geopolitickej situácie … Read the full press release

STRABAG Property and Facility Services GmbH to provide technical management and secure energy supply for two more computer centres of major companies

Management mandates for a total of 38 computer centres with an annual revenue volume of over EUR 30 million – and rising. Frankfurt (Main), 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In the last few weeks, STRABAG Property and Facility Services GmbH (STRABAG PFS) … Read the full press release

The World Economic Forum opens media accreditation for the seventh Summit on the Global Agenda to take place in Dubai on 9-11 November 2014

The Summit on the Global Agenda 2014 will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 9-11 November 2014 Apply for media accreditation online at www.weforummedia.org by Wednesday 15 October More information about the Summit is available here: http://wef.ch/gac14  Geneva, Switzerland, 14-8-2014 — … Read the full press release

TeliaSonera’s subsidiary Moldcell in Moldova acquires new licenses and radio frequencies

Stockholm, Sweden, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — TeliaSonera’s subsidiary Moldcell in Moldova, has acquired new licenses and radio frequencies, valid for a 15-year term starting November 6, 2014. Moldcell will continue using frequencies in the 900 MHz band and has purchased new frequencies … Read the full press release

Telenor Group invites to an update on sustainability in Myanmar on 19 August

Fornebu, Norway, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Telenor Group invites to an update on sustainability in Myanmar on Tuesday 19 August at 14:00 hrs Norwegian time/CET. The session is expected to last for an hour. The update, which will also be broadcast live over … Read the full press release

Savills Rahim & Co. announces the launch for sale by tender, Menara Prudential in Kuala Lumpur

SINGAPORE, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills Rahim & Co. is pleased to announce the launch for sale by tender, Menara Prudential in Kuala Lumpur. Savills Rahim & Co. is the exclusive appointed marketing agent. The subject property, a high-rise commercial building, is … Read the full press release

Neste Oil to use SAP platform for its enterprise resource planning (ERP) needs in the future

Espoo, Finland, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste Oil has selected SAP to provide the platform that will be used for its enterprise resource planning (ERP) needs in the future. Accurate information and advanced management tools are essential for Neste Oil’s businesses, as … Read the full press release

Smart-Holding’s pilot project in renewable energy sector Vin-Pellet biofuel pellet plant named Best Buildings and Facilities Constructed in Ukraine in 2013

Vinnitsa, Ukraine, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vin-Pellet biofuel pellet plant (Turbov village, Vinnitsa region) won the competition Best Buildings and Facilities Constructed in Ukraine in 2013 held annually by the State Architectural and Construction Inspectorate of Ukraine under the Ministry of Regional Development, Construction, Housing … Read the full press release

Voith introduced innovative dryer fabrics with increased drying capacity and reduced contamination

With Jade from the CleanWeave product line, Voith is bringing innovative dryer fabrics onto the market that translate reduced contamination to increased drying capacity due to their special design. Heidenheim, Germany, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Jade dryer fabrics have minimal internal void … Read the full press release

Voith’s ventilation and refrigeration technology used at Bayreuth cheese dairy of mozzarella producer Bayernland

Ventilation and refrigeration technology planned and delivered by Voith has been in use since February 2014 at the Bayreuth cheese dairy of the mozzarella producer Bayernland. Richard Schaller, Bayreuth plant manager, says: “The collaboration with Voith in the planning and … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina updates on the fire at FrieslandCampina Gerkesklooster

Update fire FrieslandCampina Gerkesklooster – After the fire at FrieslandCampina Gerkesklooster the premises are now bursting with activity. The burnt down cheese warehouse is being demolished with heavy machinery. Amersfoort, the Netherlands, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Contorted steel, remainders of walls and … Read the full press release

FrieslandCampina won Asia Pacific Best Sustainable Business Practice Award at the 4th CMO Asia Sustainability Excellence Awards 2014 in Singapore

FrieslandCampina was crowned the winner of Asia Pacific Best Sustainable Business Practice Award at the 4th CMO Asia Sustainability Excellence Awards 2014 in Singapore. In a tough competition against a great number of international peers, FrieslandCampina won over the judges … Read the full press release

Lafarge and Holcim reveal further details on their proposal for comprehensive divestments in Brazil as part of their planned merger

PARIS, 13-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Lafarge and Holcim today announce further details on their proposal for comprehensive divestments in Brazil, as part of their planned merger of equals to create LafargeHolcim, the most advanced and innovative Group in the building materials … Read the full press release

KfW IPEX-Bank provides EUR 51m to finance the export of special equipment to Brazil for the environmentally friendly production of particle boards

Bilateral loan of EUR 51 million SMEs deliver special equipment for environmentally friendly production Recycling: wood chips processed into various particle board materials FRANKFURT, 12-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — KfW IPEX-Bank is using a loan worth EUR 51m to finance the export of … Read the full press release

Safran filed the French version of its 2014 Half- Year Financial Report with Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF

Paris, 12-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Safran (NYSE Euronext Paris: SAF) has filed the French version of its 2014 Half- Year Financial Report (Rapport Financier Semestriel) with the French financial markets authority (Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF). The 2014 Half-Year Financial Report … Read the full press release