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Airbus to showcase its corporate jet ACJ319 at Abu Dhabi Air Expo, Al Bateen Executive airport, 26-27 February

Blagnac, France, 24-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus is showing an ACJ319 operated by Acropolis Aviation of the UK at Abu Dhabi Air Expo(1), in what is the first display of this particular aircraft in the Middle East. The aircraft, which is … Read the full press release

ESET’s premium mobile security solution for Android smartphones and tablets ESET Mobile Security offered at 50% off before Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

ESET®, the global leader in proactive digital protection with a record number of consecutive VB100 awards spanning over 10 years for its ESET NOD32® technology, is introducing the #mobileweek initiative in the occasion of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. All … Read the full press release

ESET launched the newest version of ESET Secure Authentication

Easy set-up, Expanded Integration Options (SDK) and Management Deliver Next Generation Two Factor Authentication (2FA) for SMBs and Enterprises Bratislava, Slovakia, 21-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ESET®, the global leader in proactive digital protection with a record of 10 consecutive years winning the … Read the full press release

ESET to showcase its portfolio of products for mobile devices at the GSMA Mobile World Congress February 24 – 27, 2014

Coinciding with the Mobile World Congress, ESET is launching a #mobileweek initiative enabling users to enjoy premium features of ESET Mobile Security at just the half of its original price Bratislava, Slovakia, 21-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ESET®, the global leader in proactive … Read the full press release

Gazprom’s ADRs trading begun at the Moscow Exchange

MOSCOW, Russia, 21-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Trading in American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) representing Gazprom’s shares started today at the Moscow Exchange. Listing of Gazprom’s ADRs at a Russian stock exchange assures higher demand for these securities and, consequently, the Company’s shares. It is another milestone of Gazprom’s consistent efforts aimed … Read the full press release

Finland’s largest passenger transport company Koiviston Auto ordered 64 Citeas LLE from VDL Bus & Coach

Valkenswaard, Netherlands, 21-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Koiviston Auto, the largest passenger transport company in Finland, has ordered no fewer than 64 Citeas LLE from VDL Bus & Coach. “The design and production method of this lightweight bus perfectly match the requirements we … Read the full press release

Nationales Finale der Henkel Innovation Challenge – Deutschlands innovativste Studenten treten gegeneinander an

Düsseldorf, Deutschland, 21-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Die „Henkel Innovation Challenge“, Henkels internationaler Studentenwettbewerb, geht in die nächste Runde. Seit Wochen arbeiten die Studierenden an ihren visionären Ideen und Konzepten für eine Marke oder Technologie der Zukunft. Am 26. Februar 2014 ist es … Read the full press release

Henkel veröffentlicht Nachhaltigkeitsbericht 2013

Düsseldorf, Deutschland, 21-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel veröffentlicht heute seinen Nachhaltigkeitsbericht für das Jahr 2013. Er fasst die für das Unternehmen bedeutenden ökologischen, gesellschaftlichen und sozialen Fortschritte des letzten Jahres zusammen. Ein wesentlicher Aspekt dabei ist die aktive Einbindung und Schulung … Read the full press release

Airbus and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China partner over sustainable aviation

Focus on global interoperability, a more sustainable aviation and efficient ATM. Blagnac, France, 21-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in an effort to enable a sustainable growth in air … Read the full press release

Airbus Group awarded the Shareholder-Friendly prize by the Spanish Association of Minority Shareholders

MADRID, Spain, 21-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Group has been awarded the Shareholder-Friendly prize by the Spanish Association of Minority Shareholders (Asociación Española de Accionistas Minoritarios de Empresas Cotizadas – AEMEC) in recognition of the company’s new dividend policy and its … Read the full press release

The University of Aberdeen named finalist in Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Activating Impact competition

The University of Aberdeen has been named as a finalist in national awards that recognise success in commercialising scientific research. Aberdeen, Scotland, 20-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) Activating Impact competition celebrates the work of scientists, … Read the full press release

Nobel Biocare introduced its new NobelProcera implant-based CAD/CAM products and solutions at 149th Chicago Dental Society “Midwinter Meeting” February 20–22

Amazing new angulated screw channel concept and tooling must be experienced to be believed New cost-effective NobelProcera® Hybrid is ideal restoration for edentulous patients Nobel Biocare extends ‘open access’ to 3Shape® users with NobelProcera® zirconia copings Dental laboratories will gain more business opportunities … Read the full press release

Airbus increased to 25 per cent its shareholding in Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre (HMC)

Commitment to higher production rates Blagnac, France, 20-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus is increasing its share in the Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre (HMC), from 20 to 25 per cent. The agreement was signed by Günter Butschek, Airbus Chief Operating … Read the full press release

Mediobanca Group: Interim financial statements as at 31/12/13 approved

Net profit for the six months doubled to €305m Equity investments worth €500m sold, yielding €150m gains CT1 ratio 11.9% Milan, Italy, 20-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Interim financial statements as at 31/12/13 approved In the six months under review, with the economic … Read the full press release

Mediobanca: Chairman of parties to shareholders’ agreement

Milan, Italy, 20-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — At a general meeting held on 19 February 2014, with Angelo Casò in the chair, the parties to the Mediobanca shareholders’ agreement: approved a resolution to reduce the minimum percentage of the Bank’s share capital syndicated … Read the full press release

Alma Media acquired 35 per cent stake in leading online travel service Rantapallo Oy

Helsinki, Finland, 19-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alma Media has acquired 35 per cent of the share capital of leading online travel service Rantapallo Oy. The shares were acquired from TukTuk Media Oy and Verkossa Media Oy. Alma Media also has the opportunity … Read the full press release

Mikael Laine appointed Senior VP and member of the Executive Board at Cargotec

Helsinki, Finland, 19-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mikael Laine has been appointed Senior Vice President, Strategy as of 7 April 2014. He will be a member of the Executive Board and reports to President and CEO Mika Vehviläinen. Mikael Laine, M.Sc. Econ, (b. … Read the full press release

Cargotec’s Hiab introduces its new HIAB S-HiPro 130 crane

Helsinki, Finland, 19-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hiab, part of Cargotec, introduces the new HIAB S-HiPro 130 crane. Designed for mounting on top of the vehicle, it frees up maximum space for stowing refuse. This makes collecting household waste in congested cities faster, … Read the full press release

Carlsberg Group released financial statement as at 31 December 2013

Copenhagen, Denmark, 19-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Strong operational performance and underlying earnings growth while investing for the coming years Unless otherwise stated, comments in this announcement refer to full-year performance. Financial highlights Organic net revenue growth of 1% to DKK 66.6bn (Q4: … Read the full press release