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Fugro N.V. announced 2012 financial year stock dividend

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Leidschendam, The Netherlands, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the Annual General Meeting of Fugro N.V., which was held on 8 May 2013, the dividend for the financial year 2012 was set at EUR 2.00 per (certificate of a) share. Shareholders and holders … Read the full press release →

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Lufthansa Cargo taking a big step forward with respect to energy efficiency

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

40 new Industrial trucks provide a considerable increase in efficiency at the Frankfurt hub 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Lufthansa Cargo handles around 1.4 million tons of freight and mail at Frankfurt Airport every year. With its ground transport equipment, so-called … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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Diageo Executive Committee New Appointments

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Diageo has today announced that: – Andy Fennell, Chief Marketing Officer, will be appointed President and Chief Operating Officer, Africa, reporting to Nick Blazquez, President Africa, Eastern Europe and Turkey, with effect from 1 July 2013.  Andy … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Management, United Kingdom

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EIB and Kosovo signed Framework Agreement

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Luxembourg / Pristina, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today, Mr Anton Rop, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), and Kosovo*’s Finance Minister, Mr Besim Beqaj, signed a Framework Agreement governing future EIB activities in Kosovo*, in the presence of the Prime … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Luxembourg

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Austrian Airlines to request clarification from the European Court of Justice on several legal issues

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Austrian Supreme Court informed Austrian Airlines in a court ruling served to the airline today that it must request clarification from the European Court of Justice on several legal issues. Accordingly, issues relating the after-effect of … Read the full press release →

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Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announces £290m public and private investment in research projects between universities and industry

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne made the announcement at the ‘topping out’ ceremony for the Francis Crick Institute – a ceremony held by builders when the last beam or brick is placed at the top of a building … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Investment, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

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Volvo Trucks first to introduce dimethyl ether-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Volvo Trucks today became the first manufacturer to announce plans to commercialize dimethyl ether (DME)-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America. As the latest step in its comprehensive “Blue Power” alternative fuel strategy, Volvo revealed ongoing U.S. … Read the full press release →

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Lenovo prüft Effizienz seiner Marketingkampagnen und Erfolg seiner Produkte mit SAS Visual Analytics

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Lenovo positioniert neues Yoga 11S Ultrabook mit SAS Visual Analytics Zürich, 7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lenovo, zweitgrößter PC-Hersteller weltweit, setzt SAS Visual Analytics ein, um die Attraktivität seines neuen Yoga 11S Ultrabook im Markt zu testen und die Wirksamkeit seiner Marketingkampagnen … Read the full press release →

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SAS Россия/СНГ провела в Москве семинар «SAS для анализа больших данных в государственном секторе»

Posted on 7, June 2013 by

Москва,   7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Компания SAS Россия/СНГ, лидер решений и услуг в области бизнес-аналитики, провела 19 мая в Москве семинар «SAS для анализа больших данных в государственном секторе». В мероприятии приняли участие представители крупнейших компаний-интеграторов и вендоров, имеющих … Read the full press release →

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HM Revenue & Customs found British film producer Richard Driscoll guilty of VAT fraud

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The film, Eldorado, which featured a number of well-known British and Hollywood actors, including former Dr Who Sylvester McCoy and Splash actress Daryl Hannah, was the last to be made by David Carradine, of Kung Fu … Read the full press release →

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Lufthansa Group Balance Sustainability Report: reduced fuel consumption and new efficiency record

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Balance Sustainability Report published today • New efficiency record: specific fuel consumption of 4.06 litres • Further progress in active noise prevention • Balance also available for the first time as an attractive “E-paper” 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The edition of … Read the full press release →

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BEKB: Generalversammlung stimmt doppelter Dividende zu

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — 2’488 Aktionärinnen und Aktionäre haben heute Dienstag, den 21. Mai 2013, an der Generalversammlung der BEKB in der BEA-Messehalle teilgenommen. Sie zeigten sich erfreut, dass die Bank ihr Zehnjahresziel um rund 25 Prozent übertroffen hat und stimmten … Read the full press release →

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Swisscom increased its holding in Cinetrade Group to 75%

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Berne, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 30 April 2013, Swisscom increased its strategic holding in Cinetrade, which it has held since 2005, from 49% to 75%. In doing so, Swisscom has secured the long-standing experience of the Cinetrade team in the film … Read the full press release →

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Volvo Trucks modernized its entire European truck range

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Since September 2012, Volvo Trucks has launched five new truck models. It all began last year with the spectacular launch of the new Volvo FH, followed this year by the introduction of the new Volvo FM, Volvo … Read the full press release →

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Российские микрофинансовые компании начали использовать углубленную аналитику

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Москва,  6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Молодой российский рынок микрофинансирования, имеющий огромный потенциал развития, демонстрирует первые признаки зрелости. Компания «Домашние деньги», ведущая микрофинансовая организация России, для достижения высокой рентабельности бизнеса серьезно изучает портрет своего заёмщика, используя для этого аналитические инструменты компании SAS, … Read the full press release →

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AXA Real Estate Investment Managers completed 6,500 sqm hypermarket letting to City Gross in Burlöv, Sweden

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Paris, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AXA Real Estate Investment Managers (“AXA Real Estate”), the leading real estate portfolio and asset manager in Europe¹, with €45 billion of assets under management as at March 2013, announces that, on behalf a client, it has completed … Read the full press release →

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EBRD Delegation to visit Togliatti, Ulyanovsk and Moscow

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A delegation of the Board of Directors of the EBRD has begun a six-day mission to Russia during which the group will visit two key Russian regions and Moscow, hold talks with the government and regional authorities … Read the full press release →

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Hundreds Mississippians attend rally at American Eurocopter facility in Columbus calling on Congress to restore funds for UH-72A Lakota helicopters

Posted on 5, June 2013 by

Columbus, Mississippi , 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, U.S. Rep. Gregg Harper and U.S. Rep. Alan Nunnelee joined leaders of EADS North America and American Eurocopter at a rally Thursday to call on Congress to … Read the full press release →

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced its plans to purchase up to 50 more Airbus A350 XWB aircraft

Posted on 5, June 2013 by

Third order from carrier for all-new Airbus mid-size widebody Blagnac, 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will purchase up to 50 more A350 XWB aircraft. The agreement covers a firm order for 30 more … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission approved the conversion of Walloon Region residual claim into Sonaca equity

Posted on 5, June 2013 by

Brussels, 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has approved a plan by the Walloon Region to convert into equity a residual claim of €43.5 million held against the Belgian aeronautics company Sonaca, in which the Region has a 92.29% holding. The Commission … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law

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