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Michel BARNIER at Eurofi Financial Forum: G20 must remain committed to global implementation of financial reforms

Vilnius, 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurofi Financial Forum Mr. De Larosière, Ladies and Gentlemen, Five years ago, on 13 September 2008, some of you here in this room were probably in Nice for the informal Ecofin. It is precisely on that day in … Read the full press release

Pearle Vision plans to unveil its new store design on Sept. 17 in Cleveland, Ohio

Leading Optical Franchise Celebrates with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Sept. 17 MASON, Ohio, 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Pearle Vision, one of North America’s largest and most trusted licensed optical brands, announced today plans to unveil its new store design on Sept. 17 in … Read the full press release

Weinmann introduced new ventilation mask developed for ventilation and sleep therapy – JOYCEone

13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — JOYCEone, developed for ventilation and sleep therapy, is the ventilation mask that always fits. Almost as soon as it is put into place, the fitting process is complete. The optimized shape of the single layer mask cushion makes … Read the full press release

KAMAZ and Intel introduced prototype of an on-board informational and entertaining system developed for trucks KAMAZ-5490

At COMTRANS-2013 festival KAMAZ together with Intel presented a joint product 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — KAMAZ and Intel presented a prototype of an on-board informational and entertaining system developed for national trucks KAMAZ-5490 At an international freight car auto show COMTRANS-2013 KAMAZ … Read the full press release

Sunglass Hut’s most technological store opens at Times Square, New York City

New York, 13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — There’s a new shop in town for sunglasses enthusiasts: go to 1540 Broadway, New York City on the square that tourists love best – Times Square. This is the address of Sunglass Hut’s most technological store with … Read the full press release

Salzgitter Group’s subsidiary KHS to showcase stretch-blow, filling and labeling tech innovations at drinktec 2013 September 16 – 20 2013 in Munich

13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — KHS will be demonstrating the company’s consistent course in line with its “First Choice in Technology and Service” vision at drinktec 2013 from September 16 – 20, 2013 in Munich. The international manufacturer of filling and packaging machinery … Read the full press release

Rostec’s Tekhnopromexport and Andritz Hydro to partner in future joint hydropower station construction projects

Tekhnopromexport and Andritz Hydro are going to build a hydropower station in CIS, Asia and Africa  13-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of the Russia and Austria Business Council Tekhnopromexport and Andritz Hydro, the world’s leading manufacturer of equipment for hydropower stations, … Read the full press release

EC adopts major regulatory proposals to complete the telecoms single market and deliver the Connected Continent

12-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Commission today adopted major regulatory proposals to complete the telecoms single market and deliver a Connected Continent. The overarching aim is to build a connected, competitive continent and enabling sustainable digital jobs and industries; making life better … Read the full press release

Imerys announced it received acquisition offer from Omya for 4 calcium carbonate industrial sites

PARIS, 12-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Imerys is informing that it has recently received an offer from Omya for the acquisition of four industrial sites which beneficiate calcium carbonate for the paper market. These sites are located in Europe (Sainte-Croix de Mareuil in France, Köping … Read the full press release

European Progress Microfinance Facility provided Progress Microfinance loans to over 6000 entrepreneurs

12-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — More than 6000 entrepreneurs have already benefitted from loans worth a total of close to €50 million under the European Progress Microfinance Facility, according to the third annual report on this EUinstrument. The report confirms that Progress Microfinance has significantly contributed … Read the full press release

Boubakar Dione est nommé Directeur juridique de Bpifrance

12-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Boubakar Dione est nommé Directeur juridique de Bpifrance. Rapportant directement au Directeur général, il prend en charge la responsabilité de l’ensemble de la fonction juridique de Bpifrance et supervisera les équipes juridiques dédiées aux opérations de financement et … Read the full press release

Maintpartner established Group Maintenance Development Team to share expertise group wide

11-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Maintpartner provides services to ensure the availability of technical processes by delivering tailored industrial service solutions that are constantly improved. Our ambition is to be a role model in industrial service business. To be able to better fulfill … Read the full press release

Uralkali released IFRS H1-2013 Financial Results: Net Revenue down 29%, EBITDA down 40% YoY

11-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Uralkali (LSE: URKA, “the Company”), one of the world’s largest potash producers, has today published its audited financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2013 prepared in accordance with IFRS and audited by ZAO PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit. … Read the full press release

Microsoft donates its Office 365 software to nonprofits and NGOs from 41 countries

Brussels, 11-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Starting today, non-profit organizations from 41 countries, including several in Europe, can now get Office 365 software free of charge (or at subsidized prices) through Office 365 for Nonprofits. Eligible organizations must operate on a not-for-profit basis and … Read the full press release

Uralkali’s Board of Directors announced the decisions made on the meeting held on 10 September 2013

11-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the meeting held on 10 September 2013, the Board of Directors of Uralkali (LSE: URKA; the Company), one of the world’s largest potash producers, has made the following decisions. The Board has approved the Consolidated Condensed Interim … Read the full press release

BP awarded over £1B in contracts to UK companies for the re-development of Schiehallion and Loyal oil fields to the west of Shetland

11-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — BP announced today that it, and its partners, have now awarded over £1 billion in contracts to UK-based companies to provide services and equipment for the major re-development of the Schiehallion and Loyal oil fields to the west … Read the full press release

European Commission announced new measures to get more freight onto Europe’s rivers and canals

11-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission today announced new measures1 to get more freight onto Europe’s rivers and canals. Barges are amongst the most climate-friendly and energy efficient forms of transport but currently they only carry about 6% of European cargo each … Read the full press release

EU Commissioner Michel Barnier’s statement on the new Market Abuse Regulation endorsed by the European Parliament

11-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — I welcome the political agreement with Council on the Market Abuse Regulation that Parliament has endorsed today, which will establish tougher rules to better prevent, detect and punish market abuse. With this agreement, the European Parliament has made … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bundesbank published foreign exchange and derivatives turnover of banks in Germany

11-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In April 2013, a survey of foreign exchange and derivatives market activity was carried out by central banks in 53 countries, including all the major financial centres.In consultation with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), these surveys have … Read the full press release

BP Egypt announced significant gas discovery in Salamat Well, East Nile Delta in Egypt

10-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — BP Egypt today announced a significant gas discovery in the East Nile Delta. The deepwater exploration well, named Salamat, is the deepest well ever drilled in the Nile Delta. It is the first well in the North Damietta … Read the full press release