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Attica Bank S.A. announces the sale of 8,060 common registered shares of the Bank was completed on 28th July 2014

ATHENS, 30-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Attica Bank S.A. (the “Bank”) announces that on 28th July 2014, the sale of 8,060 common registered shares of the Bank was completed. The 8,060 shares resulted as fragmental balances from the decrease of number of … Read the full press release

Brazil signs contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the acquisition of three Airbus C295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft

Three SAR aircraft add to existing fleet of 12 transports. Paris, France,28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Brazil has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the acquisition of three Airbus C295 search and rescue (SAR) aircraft. The three aircraft will … Read the full press release

Zetes implements its ZetesAthena in-store management solution to UK toy retailer The Entertainer

Brussels/ London, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Zetes (Euronext Brussels: ZTS) has recently implemented its latest generation ZetesAthena In-Store Management solution to The Entertainer, one of the UK’s largest toy retailers. The Entertainer selected ZetesAthena to help improve stock auditing across its growing … Read the full press release

Maris Interiors LLP starts office fit-out project at 8 Fenchurch Place for Gemserv

Maris Interiors LLP have commenced an office fit-out project at 8 Fenchurch Place for Gemserv. LONDON, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gemserv is a specialist market design, governance and assurance service provider. They provide high quality impartial advice to competitive utility and … Read the full press release

Royal KPN N.V. to appoint Mr Jan Kees de Jager as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer

The Hague, Netherlands, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Supervisory Board of Royal KPN N.V. announces its intention to appoint Mr Jan Kees de Jager to KPN’s Board of Management as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Mr de Jager’s contract will start per … Read the full press release

The Porsche Design Group continues its tradition of offering high-quality timepieces with the establishment of Porsche Design Timepieces AG in Switzerland

Porsche Design Timepieces AG founded in Switzerland Stuttgart, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Porsche Design Group (Porsche Lizenz- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG) has founded a subsidiary in Switzerland to continue its tradition of offering high-quality timepieces. Porsche Design Timepieces AG, … Read the full press release

Versalis (Eni) partners with CB&I to market and provide engineering services for Versalis’ LDPE and EVA technologies in North America

“The marketing of our LDPE and EVA through our partnership with CB&I has come to be part of the strategy Versalis is pursuing to strengthen its positioning internationally”, said Daniele Ferrari, Chief Executive Officer of Versalis. San Donato, Milan, 28-7-2014 — … Read the full press release

Marel presents Q2 2014 financial results

The financial results for Q2 2014 were presented at an investor meeting at Marel headquarters Thursday, July 24. Gardabaer, Iceland, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Revenues for the quarter totaled 169.8 million EUR and declined by 4.8% compared with same quarter in previous … Read the full press release

Biotie Therapies Corp: Clinical study with Biotie’s BTT1023 in primary sclerosing cholangitis awarded external grant funding

Turku, Finland, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Biotie Therapies Corp. will be working in partnership with the University of Birmingham, UK, who have been awarded funding of up to approximately EUR 1.0 million for an investigator-sponsored, Phase 2, proof of concept study with … Read the full press release

Saxo Bank appoints Alessandro Bressan as Global Head of Equity Products

Advances its ‘one platform’ strategy by further bolstering cross-asset capabilities  COPENHAGEN, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, today announces the appointment of Alessandro Bressan, as Global Head of Equity Products. The appointment marks a further … Read the full press release

G4S announced its commitment to provide at least 600 staff as members of the UK’s military reserve from 2017

G4S pledges to become leading provider of Armed Forces Reservists LONDON, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — G4S, the leading global integrated security company, has today announced its commitment to provide at least 600 staff as members of the military reserve from … Read the full press release

New Bayer plastic for suitcases now debuts in the new Pantera Collection from Andiamo Luggage

Andiamo Luggage equips its new collection of luxury suitcases with scratch-resistant material Leverkusen, Germany, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vacation is finally here! Just pack the bags and enjoy the summer. Heavy luggage, however, often makes travel an ordeal. But it doesn’t have … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Private Bank study found that High Net Worth business owners prioritise giving back to their communities

LONDON, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In a recent study launched by Standard Chartered Private Bank (“the Private Bank”) in partnership with Campden Wealth Research, the Private Bank found that High Net Worth (HNW) business owners in Asia, Africa and the Middle … Read the full press release

Van Hool to present EX at the ‘International Motor Show IAA Commercial Vehicles’ from 25 September 2014 through 2 October 2014

Koningshooikt/Hannover, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —  Van Hool, the Belgian manufacturer of buses, touring coaches and industrial vehicles, will be presenting the EX, a brand-new line of touring coaches for the European market, at the ‘International Motor Show IAA Commercial Vehicles’ (25 … Read the full press release

MAN Diesel & Turbo: Norwegian shipowner Ocean Yield ASA orders three ethane-fuelled gas carriers powered by MAN B&W ME-GI low-speed, dual-fuel engine

Norwegian operator orders three ethane-fuelled gas carriers MUNICH, 24-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Ocean Yield ASA, the Oslo-based shipowner, has placed orders for three LEGCs (Liquefied Ethylene Gas Carriers) of 36,000 cbm capacity, to be built at Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering, China. … Read the full press release

Croatian automobile association HAK adds eleven new MAN TGLs to provide swift roadside assistance in time for the big vacation season

Eleven new TGLs, eco-friendly Euro 6 engines, 220 horsepower MUNICH, 24-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Croatian automobile association HAK has put new rescue vehicles into service just in time for the big vacation season: eleven new MAN TGLs with loading platforms are … Read the full press release

Syngenta reports on its 2014 Half Year Results

Basel, Switzerland, 24-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Syngenta reports on its 2014 Half Year Results Sales $8.5 billion, up 1 percent: up 4 percent at constant exchange rates Late start to North American season reduced crop protection use Strong growth in … Read the full press release

Syngenta to broaden and scale up its PLENE® platform of integrated sugar cane solutions in Brazil

Exclusive access to innovative CEEDS™ technology Step change in planting speed and quality Complements PLENE® Evolve and PLENE® PB for nurseries Basel, Switzerland, 24-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Syngenta today announced plans to broaden and scale up its PLENE® platform of integrated sugar cane solutions. Through … Read the full press release

Alstom sponsors Brazil Windpower, 26-28 August 2014

Brazil Windpower 2014 26 – 28 August 2014  PARIS, 24-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Wind energy is now the fastest growing source of power generation in Brazil. In 2013, 4,7GW were contracted, the biggest record in power auctions hiring. The Brazilian Wind Power … Read the full press release

Alstom to present at WindEnergy Hamburg 2014 from September 23 to 26, 2014

From September 23-26, 2014, Hamburg will become the gateway to the world of wind energy. PARIS, 24-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEnergy Hamburg unites major global onshore and offshore players under one roof. It brings together a high-calibre, professional audience and more than … Read the full press release