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Vestas to deliver 48 V112-3.0 MW turbines for First Wind’s 148-MW Oakfield project in Maine, U.S.

Vestas has received an order of 148 MW from First Wind for V112-3.0 MW turbines in the U.S. Aarhus, Denmark, 20-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With reference to the Vestas Wind Systems A/S company announcement No. 22/2014 of 19 May 2014, Vestas has received … Read the full press release

Rostelecom OJSC to hold 2013 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on June 30, 2014 in Moscow

Moscow, Russia, 20-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rostelecom OJSC (MOEX: RTKM, RTKMP; OTCQX: ROSYY), Russia’s national telecommunications operator, today announces that its Board of Directors has set the date for the 2013 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “AGM”). The Board has … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank research reveals South West London holds the biggest allure for aspiring young professionals

Areas of south west London are most attractive for young aspiring urbanites SW19 in Wimbledon is the most popular postal area for 25 to 44 year olds LONDON, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — When it comes to putting down roots, South West … Read the full press release

Swisscom launches two new offerings for its fixed-network customers

Berne, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Swisscom fixed-network customers benefit from two new offerings. First, as from today they can be reached anywhere in the world via their existing fixed-line number thanks to a unique new feature in Swisscom’s iO communications app. The … Read the full press release

R J Kiln & Co Limited released updated forecasts for 2012 and 2013 years of account for its three non-aligned syndicates

All syndicates are forecast to deliver profits for the 2012 and 2013 years of account Kiln remains focused on product innovation to address changing risk portfolios Experienced in managing the business through soft market conditions London, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — R J … Read the full press release

Swiss National Bank announced the fourth gold agreement between central banks in Europe

Zurich, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Swiss National Bank (SNB), the European Central Bank (ECB), the central banks of the euro area (Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain) … Read the full press release

TDC and YouSee customers first in Denmark to read books on their mobile phones and tablets

Copenhagen, Denmark, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — TDC’s and YouSee’s customers are the first in Denmark who can read books on their mobile phones and tablets and pay the bill via their subscriptions. This will be accomplished in collaboration with Mofibo, the e-book service, … Read the full press release

Saxo Bank adds six new FX OTC forward outright crosses

Copenhagen, Denmark, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, has announced the addition of six new FX OTC forward outright crosses, increasing the total offering in forwards to 121 pairs. The foreign exchange rate crosses; AUDNOK … Read the full press release

Sarepta Energi AS selected Ramboll for the procurement of turbines as well as civil electromechanical works for renewable energy projects along the coast of Trøndelag, Norway

Orestad, Denmark, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Almost 500 wind turbines and their common grid connection are planned and permitted along the coast of Trøndelag. As the Owner’s Engineer, Ramboll plays a key role as the leading developer in the region gets ready to … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group reports Q1/2014 financial results

Lenzing Group: Difficult Market Situation Continued in Q1/2014 – Countermeasures Have a Positive Impact New record sales volume of 235,000 tons (+9%) in Q1/2014 Declining average fiber selling prices burden consolidated sales and earnings Cost optimization program excelLENZ exceeds targets … Read the full press release

voestalpine opens 22nd production site in China

Linz, Austria, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The voestalpine Group’s 22nd production site in China will be officially opened today. voestalpine Profilform (China), a subsidiary of the Metal Forming Division, produces and processes high-quality steel pipes and sections for agricultural and construction machinery … Read the full press release

Rovio Entertainment appoints Pekka Rantala CCO and Blanca Juti CMO

Espoo, Finland, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rovio Entertainment is pleased to announce that Pekka Rantala will join its executive team as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) starting June 2nd. Pekka Rantala has a solid track record with over twenty years of experience in … Read the full press release

Vaisala launches new carbon dioxide probe GMP231 based on its CARBOCAP® technology and features

Vantaa, Finland, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP231 has been released. The GMP231 is designed to provide incubator manufacturers with accurate and reliable carbon dioxide measurements and sterilization durability at high temperatures. The probe is based on Vaisala’s … Read the full press release

Boston Scientific to acquire Bayer HealthCare’s Interventional device business for $415 million

Divestiture includes AngioJet (thrombectomy) and Jetstream (atherectomy) systems, and the Fetch2 Aspiration Catheter / Bayer HealthCare’s Medical Care division to focus on innovation and growth in Radiology and Diabetes Care business areas Leverkusen, Germany, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer HealthCare has entered … Read the full press release

Central Bank of Malta and MaltaPost launch numismatic silver coin and silver stamp commemorating 50th anniversary of Malta’s Independence

Valletta, 15-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On Wednesday 14 May 2014, the Central Bank of Malta and MaltaPost launched a joint product consisting of a numismatic silver coin and a silver stamp, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Malta’s Independence. This product also marks … Read the full press release

Agfa HealthCare to sponsor the Mobile Horse Vet Clinic for the annual Longines Global Champions Tour 2014 showjumping series

Dedicated mobile imaging solutions Equine DR 35 detector and CR 15-X digitizer will be available for competitors at all legs of the 2014 Tour Mortsel, Belgium, 15-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Agfa HealthCare solutions will be used for X-ray screening of the … Read the full press release

Agfa HealthCare launches web-enabled mobile image management technology that brings ICIS to smart phones and tablets

On-the-go mobile medical image capture and secure management technology brings clinical relevance to the “medical selfie” Mortsel, Belgium/Greenville, SC, 15-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — New mobile and web capture technology extends Agfa HealthCare’s “gold standard” ICIS interoperable enterprise imaging platform to mobile … Read the full press release

Independent consumer watchdog CC Water report shows Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water leads water industry in England and Wales

Wales, 15-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has today welcomed a report by the independent consumer watchdog, CC Water, which shows that the company is leading the water industry in England and Wales on a number of key performance … Read the full press release

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water holds annual country fair on 17th and 18th May at Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water’s Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre invite you to their Country Fair Wales, 15-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — With the weather set to be sunny this weekend, why not bring the whole family to enjoy a fun packed day of outdoor … Read the full press release

Henkel presents webinar about “Ways to improve Food Safety” on May 23

Düsseldorf, Germany, 15-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Food packaging safety is an issue to which Henkel – as the world’s largest adhesives manufacturer – is deeply committed. On its knowledge platform “Food Safe Packaging Portal”, Henkel presents a new webinar about “Ways to improve … Read the full press release