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Spain, Italy and France the top holiday destinations for the EU27 residents in 2011

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15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2011, EU27 residents made 1.0 billion holiday trips1, of which around one quarter were trips outside the country of residence2 (outbound trips). Looking in more detail at these outbound holiday trips, Spain was the top foreign destination of EU27 residents in 2011 (13% … Read the full press release →

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Daimler AG Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in Berlin approves dividend of €2.20 per share, €2,349 million in total

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15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of Daimler AG in Berlin on Wednesday, the shareholders approved the distribution of a dividend for the year 2012 of €2.20 per share (prior year: €2.20). The total dividend payout amounts to … Read the full press release →

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Androulla Vassiliou: EU funding for research and education – inspiring science today and in the future

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Androulla Vassiliou – Member of the European Education in charge of Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth CERN visit / Geneva, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It is a great pleasure to be here with you this morning in one of the leading institutions of … Read the full press release →

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Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: “Growth and efficiency: Daimler is staying the course”

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Affirmation of long-term strategy and goals Start of biggest growth program in the company’s history Efficiency programs to lead to savings of €4 billion by end of 2014 Voting on a stable dividend of €2.20 per share Berlin, 15-4-2013 — … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission, ECB and IMF comment on the conclusion of the review mission to Greece

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Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Staff teams from the European Commission (EC), European Central Bank (ECB), and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have concluded their review mission to Greece. The mission has reached staff-level agreement with the authorities on the economic and financial … Read the full press release →

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LAAD Defense & Security exposition in Brazil will feature Eurocopter light- and medium-lift helicopters

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Eurocopter’s long-term commitment to Brazilian helicopter operators and industry is being marked at the LAAD Defense & Security exposition 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This week’s LAAD Defense & Security exposition will feature a comprehensive lineup of Eurocopter light- and medium-lift helicopters, … Read the full press release →

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Cement Australia to be operated as a joint venture by HeidelbergCement and Holcim

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HeidelbergCement and Holcim intend joint control of Cement Australia 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — HeidelbergCement and Holcim intend to balance their respective interests in Cement Australia and to operate the company as a joint venture. HeidelbergCement plans to acquire from Holcim … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission cleared the acquisition of cheese specialist, Zijerveld, and its packaging unit, Den Hollander Food, by FrieslandCampina

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Green light for acquisition of cheese specialist 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 7 January 2013, FrieslandCampina signed an agreement to acquire the two companies and submitted the acquisition for approval to the European Competition Authorities. The European Commission has approved the … Read the full press release →

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Commissioner Šemeta: The surge in Member States’ appetite for progress and action in the fight against evasion is extremely welcome

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Dublin, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It’s a bit of a surprise – but a very nice one – to be here in Dublin today, and to be able to share with you the outcome of a highly engaging discussion we had on … Read the full press release →

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RWE Dea wächst weiter

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Betriebsergebnis 2012 auf 685 Millionen Euro gestiegen Investitionen mit 658 Millionen Euro auf hohem Niveau Reserven-/ Ressourcenbasis weiter ausgebaut Hamburg, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die RWE Dea AG hat nach den erfolgreichen Vorjahren das Ergebnis erneut deutlich verbessert: Mit 685 … Read the full press release →

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The acquisition of UK cable operator Virgin Media by Liberty Global of the US has been cleared by the European Commission

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Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of UK cable operator Virgin Media Inc., registered in the US, by the US-based company Liberty Global, Inc. The transaction, with a value of … Read the full press release →

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AB Volvo invitation to press and tele conference in Stockholm

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15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AB Volvo hereby invites the media to a press conference on April 25 2013 in conjunction with the release of the Volvo Group report for the first quarter 2013. The press conference will take place 09:00 at … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission proposes new EU-wide rules for safer and more environmental lorries

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Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission proposed today new rules to allow manufacturers to develop more aerodynamic lorries which will reduce fuel consumption by 7-10%, cut emissions of greenhouse gases, and also enhance the safety of vulnerable road users. The … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission approved the acquisition of Zijerveld&Veldhuyzen and Den Hollander by dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has authorised under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition by the leading Dutch dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina of two Dutch companies: Zijerveld & Veldhuyzen B.V., a specialised cheese wholesaler, and Den Hollander Food B.V., … Read the full press release →

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New cements by HeidelbergCement AG

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TernaCem – a new alternative binder concept 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The cement industry is the source of about 5 per cent of the global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. On average, the production of one tonne of cement clinker generates around 800 … Read the full press release →

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CoR & Martin Schulz: Agreement on the Multiannual Financial Framework must be reached before the summer

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Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — During the Committee of Regions (CoR) 100th plenary President Ramon Luis Valcárcel presented Europe’s cities and regions priorities to the President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz. Mr Valcárcel said in the current political phase, “In order to … Read the full press release →

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Dacian Cioloş: For an ambitious and dynamic organic sector

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Dacian Cioloş – European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Meeting of the Advisory Group on Organic Farming/Brussels Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for inviting me to take part in this extended advisory group; I am pleased … Read the full press release →

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Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris is the first Mexican airline with Sharklet-equipped A320

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Blagnac, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris celebrated the delivery of its first Sharklet-equipped Airbus A320 with a special flight from Mexico City to Cancun. Volaris is the first Mexico-based operator of the new fuel-saving wing tip devices. The flight … Read the full press release →

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Audi won numerous Awards in March 2013

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Wins for Audi in five “Fleet Award” categories The readers of the magazine “Autoflotte” have voted the brand with the four rings winner of the 2013 “Fleet Award” in five categories. This result means Audi has earned a podium place … Read the full press release →

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Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN: Horizon 2020 – The new EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation – a focus on mobility and transport

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Máire GEOGHEGAN-QUINN – European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science  Hannover Messe Trade Fair / Hannover Hannover, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted and honoured to have the opportunity to talk to you about Horizon 2020, the European … Read the full press release →

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