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Commissioner Šemeta welcomes the European Parliament vote on Intellectual Property Rights Regulation

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Brussels, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I welcome today’s vote from the European Parliament on the new Regulation on the customs enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Innovation and creativity are the engines of our economy. It is important to give inventors the … Read the full press release →

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Volvo Group invested over €2 billion in Renault Trucks renewal

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

New Renault Trucks Range: Centres of profit serving customers’ businesses 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Renault Trucks is taking advantage of the switch to the Euro 6 standard to totally renew its entire range. This renewal has been the object of an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics

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The UK government to introduce measures to increase access to affordable, short term credit

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The government will introduce legislation in the autumn so that more people have access to affordable, short term credit. The changes will allow credit unions to provide credit to customers they had previously been forced to turn away. The … Read the full press release →

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EC to speed up the reform of Europe’s air traffic control system

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Brussels, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today acted to speed up the reform of Europe’s air traffic control system. The Commission is looking to head off a capacity crunch as the number of flights is forecast to increase by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Politics, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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Benetton Group New Board of Directors

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Ponzano Veneto, Italy 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Benetton Group shareholders’ meeting, held on May 20, 2013 and chaired by Alessandro Benetton, approved the appointment of the new Board of Directors as follows: Alessandro Benetton (Chairman) Biagio Chiarolanza (Chief Executive Officer) Christian Benetton … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Italy, Management

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EBRD, Crédit Agricole Bank Novi Sad to provide €7m funded risk sharing for agribusiness companies in Serbia

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is stepping up its efforts to support private agribusiness companies in Serbia by providing up to €7mn funded risk sharing participation with Crédit Agricole Bank a.d. Novi Sad under the Warehouse Financing Framework for Serbia. … Read the full press release →

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EC puts forward action plan to help the European Steel Industry

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Brussels, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today put forward an action plan for the European Steel Industry to help this sector confront today’s challenges and lay the foundations for future competitiveness by fostering innovation, creating growth and jobs. For the … Read the full press release →

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MAHLE GmbH increased its holding in Behr Group to 51 percent

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Stuttgart, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Stuttgart-based MAHLE GmbH increases its holding in the Behr Group from 36.85 percent to approximately 51 percent with the acquisition of all shares in the BWK GmbH holding company (BWK). Furthermore, an integration agreement has been … Read the full press release →

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Eni and MIT launched Eni-MIT Energy Society during the “Italianissimo!” event in Boston

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

Eni is a founding member of MITEI and its largest energy research sponsor. As part of its commitment, Eni supports ten Eni-MIT Energy Fellows per year on energy and environmental projects. Boston, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Eni and the Massachusetts Institute of … Read the full press release →

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UK Export Finance signed cooperation agreement with the Indonesian export credit agency Asuransi Ekspor Indonesia

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UK Export Finance has signed a cooperation agreement with Asuransi Ekspor Indonesia (ASEI), the Indonesian export credit agency. The agreement sets out how the two agencies will cooperate in the field of export credits, particularly in relation … Read the full press release →

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Eurostat: Two thirds of EU27 enterprises provided vocational training in 2010

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

Ranged from 23% in Poland to 87% in Austria and Sweden 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the EU27, two thirds (66%) of all enterprises1 with ten or more employees provided vocational training2 to their staff in 2010, compared with 60% in 2005. The highest … Read the full press release →

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GRAPHISOFT global roll out for ArchiCAD® 17 announced

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

BUDAPEST, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GRAPHISOFT®, the global leader in Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions for architects, announced today that ArchiCAD® 17’s global rollout process has begun. Shipping starts with the International, US, and German versions – the first three of … Read the full press release →

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EBRD, Banque Centrale Populaire to support international trade for Moroccan companies

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

A 50 million US dollar trade finance line with Banque Centrale Populaire 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is partnering with Banque Centrale Populaire to strengthen bank support for Moroccan companies in terms of international trade so that they can raise … Read the full press release →

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UK Van Fleet World Honours 2013: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Named Best Large Van, Mercedes-Benz Vans Wins Safety Award

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

Sprinter wins in tough field testing Judges praise Mercedes-Benz Vans for safety concept Mercedes-Benz cars also put in an impressive performance Stuttgart, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is setting standards worldwide – also as far as fleet specialists … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Germany, Security & Safety, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

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Alstom introduced its new Citadis Spirit light-rail vehicle for the North American market

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom today unveiled its new Citadis Spirit light-rail vehicle for the North American market during the 2013 American Public Transportation Association Rail Conference in Philadelphia. Company executives emphasized that the Citadis Spirit builds upon the experience of more than … Read the full press release →

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WirelessCar received 2 awards at Telematics Update Detroit

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

Gothenburg, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A jury of six telematics experts from across the industry selected WirelessCar as the Best Telematics Product or Service Launch in an Emerging Market (BRIC Region) and recognized Martin Rosell, Managing Director of WirelessCar, who received … Read the full press release →

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Victims of antitrust violations can claim damages under newly proposed EU legislation

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

Brussels, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Antitrust: Commission proposes legislation to facilitate damage claims by victims of antitrust violations.  The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Directive on how citizens and companies can claim damages when they are victims of infringements … Read the full press release →

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UK Department of Energy & Climate Change: Economic benefits of offshore oil and gas to be maximised

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The economic benefits of offshore oil and gas production, for energy security, jobs, tax revenue and growth are set to be maximised, as Government announced the start of an independently-led review today. The UK’s oil and gas … Read the full press release →

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Banco de Portugal Collector coins ‘José Saramago’ and ‘150th Anniversary of the Red Cross’ into circulation from 21 May 2013

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Lisbon, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Banco de Portugal will put two cupro-nickel-alloy collector coins into circulation from 21 May 2013 with face value of €2.50, called ‘José Saramago’, from the ‘Europa – Escritores Europeus’ (Europe – European writers) series, and ‘150th … Read the full press release →

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Barry Callebaut intends to offer $600m Senior Notes due 2023 to finance acquisition of Cocoa Ingredients Division from Petra Foods

Posted on 10, June 2013 by

Zurich/Switzerland, 10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products, takes another step towards the closing of the acquisition of the Cocoa Ingredients Division from Petra Foods by announcing that it intends to offer USD … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Investment, Switzerland

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