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Nokia received the People’s Republic of China Friendship Award for its commitment and dedication to developing the TD-LTE technology standard

Chinese Vice Premier Ma Kai confers award upon Markus Borchert, president of Greater China region at Nokia Networks Achievement underlines Nokia’s outstanding contribution to standardization, globalization of 4G/TD-LTE technology Beijing, China,3-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia today received the prestigious People’s … Read the full press release

Nokia Networks extends relationship with T-Mobile to help the operator continue the expansion of its fastest nationwide 4G LTE network

T-Mobile turns to trusted vendor Nokia Networks to help enhance its Un-carrier initiatives with LTE-Advanced equipment and services to expand 4G LTE covered POPs with new spectrum bands Network expansion to include deployment of LTE 700MHz and LTE 1900MHz for … Read the full press release

Deutsche Börse Group celebrates 15th year of its collection of contemporary photography with an exhibition entitled “Human Nature”

Frankfurt am Main, 3-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Börse: Deutsche Börse Group is celebrating the 15th year of its collection of contemporary photography with an exhibition entitled “Human Nature”. The exhibition comprises around 120 works by 24 international artists in the … Read the full press release

Eurex Group’s international derivatives markets recorded an average daily volume of 9.1 million contracts in September 2014

Frankfurt am Main, 3-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Eurex: In September 2014, the international derivatives markets of Eurex Group recorded an average daily volume of 9.1 million contracts (September 2013: 9.1 million). Of those, 6.5 million were Eurex Exchange contracts (September 2013: … Read the full press release

European pharmaceutical company Servier partners with Walter and Eliza Hall Institute to develop new agents that could be effective in treating several types of cancer

Melbourne, Australia and Suresnes, France, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The European pharmaceutical company Servier has established a collaborative partnership with the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute to facilitate the development of new agents that could be effective in treating several types of … Read the full press release

first direct celebrates 25 years of putting customers first

As first direct celebrates 25 years of putting customers first here’s 25 facts you may not know about the bank and financial facts you may not remember! Leeds, England, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Tracy Garrad, CEO of first direct comments:  “The world of banking … Read the full press release

The Bank of Finland Suomen Pankki and the Deutsche Bundesbank present the book First Euros – the Creation, Issuance and First Decade of Euro Banknotes at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair

Author Antti Heinonen to present his book at the Bundesbank’s stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair. FRANKFURT, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Bank of Finland Suomen Pankki and the Deutsche Bundesbank will present the book First Euros – the Creation, … Read the full press release

Microsoft highlighted advancements designed for business, updated user experience and enhanced security and management capabilities in its next Windows operating system, Windows 10

San Francisco, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday unveiled its next Windows operating system, Windows 10, and gave a first look at an early technical preview for the PC available Oct. 1. The announcement highlighted advancements designed for business, … Read the full press release

IATA announced August 2014 data for global air freight markets showing continued robust growth in air cargo volumes

Geneva, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced August 2014 data for global air freight markets showing continued robust growth in air cargo volumes. Measured by freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), volumes rose 5.1% in August, compared to … Read the full press release

Uralkali appoints Anton Vishanenko as the interim CFO

Berezniki, Russia, 2-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Uralkali (LSE: URKA; the Company), one of the world’s largest potash producers, announces that Viktor Belyakov has resigned from his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Anton Vishanenko will act as the interim CFO until the … Read the full press release

SEAT celebrates its 5 millionth Ibiza

Martorell, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT’s Martorell production plant is celebrating – the facility’s Line 1 has produced its Ibiza number five million. And the Spanish brand’s most iconic model has reached this milestone on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. … Read the full press release

Designers of the SEAT Ibiza get together to celebrate its 30th anniversary

MARTORELL, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — “It was a long, complex process”, recalls Giorgetto Giugiaro, creator of the first SEAT Ibiza in 1984, a car that would eventually become the company’s most charismatic, best-selling model. Sketches and protractor in hand, the Italian … Read the full press release

Youth charity The Prince’s Trust and RBS launch new digital campaign to encourage unemployed young people to start-up in business

Youth charity The Prince’s Trust and RBS will today launch a new campaign to encourage unemployed young people to start-up in business. EDINBURGH, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The new digital campaign is aiming to engage with young people who have never … Read the full press release

NatWest and RBS in partnership with Entrepreneurial Spark boost support for entrepreneurial talent in the UK with eight new business accelerator hubs

EDINBURGH, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank are stepping up their support for thousands of entrepreneurs and high growth businesses with a network of eight new business accelerator hubs offering free workspace, hands on mentoring, a start up … Read the full press release

RBS updates on its Q3 2014 financial performance

EDINBURGH, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — RBS has today provided an update on its Q3 2014 financial performance. Ross McEwan, Royal Bank of Scotland Chief Executive, also presented to investors this morning at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banking & Insurance … Read the full press release

Airbus A350-900 earns Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency

BLAGNAC, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The world’s latest generation commercial airliner, the A350-900, has received Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 30th September 2014. The certified aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines. Federal Aviation … Read the full press release

Zurich Insurance Group’s Brazilian subsidiary Zurich Minas Brasil Seguros S.A. partners with Via Varejo S.A. for the exclusive sale of extended warranty insurance

Zurich, 1-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —  Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) today announced that its Brazilian subsidiary Zurich Minas Brasil Seguros S.A. has entered into a distribution agreement with Via Varejo S.A. (Via Varejo) for the exclusive sale of extended warranty insurance through … Read the full press release

Nestlé to create new Executive Board function, Nestlé Business Excellence, and to redefine Zone Europe and Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA)

Vevey, Switzerland, 30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Over recent years, Nestlé has consistently strengthened its nutrition, health and wellness strategy and expanded its boundaries with the creation of Nestlé Health Science and Nestlé Skin Health. At the same time, the company has … Read the full press release

Vodafone partners with Dresden University of Technology to research and develop 5G technology

Berkshire, UK, 30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone today announced a partnership with Dresden University of Technology to research and develop 5G technology.  Vodafone will work with the university to bring together academics, developers and technology companies to explore the capabilities … Read the full press release

Munich Re’s subsidiary Great Lakes Australia to partner with Steadfast Group for the acquisition of Calliden Group Ltd

MUNICH, 30-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Munich Re’s primary insurance subsidiary Great Lakes Australia (GLA) has reached an agreement to support Australia’s largest broker network, Steadfast Group (Steadfast) in their proposed acquisition of Calliden Group Ltd (Calliden). Munich Re will acquire … Read the full press release