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HeidelbergCement: Federal Court of Justice in Germany confirms in essence the verdict in the German cartel proceedings

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Federal Court of Justice in Germany confirmed the fine imposed on HeidelbergCement in 2009 by the Higher Court of Düsseldorf at a reduced level of €161.4 million. After release of the respective provision, a P&L effective … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Germany, Government, Industrial, Law, Society

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Investors led by Joh. A. Benckiser intends to make an offer of € 12.50 per ordinary share of D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Transaction highlights  Investor group led by JAB and DEMB have reached conditional agreement on a recommended full public offer for D.E MASTER BLENDERS 1753 of € 12.50 (cum dividend) in cash per ordinary share  The Offer price represents a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Investment, Netherlands

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Audi is the first car manufacturer to have its LED technology certified by the European Commission

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LED headlights from Audi verifiably improve fuel economy. That is why the European Commission is now certifying this technology 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lighting systems have a tremendous effect on an automobile’s fuel economy. Conventional halogen units, for example, consume over … Read the full press release →

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Bankia Habitat, BFA-Bankia Group’s real estate arm, offers close to 400 properties for as low as EUR 20,000 in Valencia

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The BFA-Bankia Group’s property subsidiary organises a property show in the Valencian capital on the 11th and 16th of April 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bankia Habitat, the BFA-Bankia Group’s real estate arm, is organizing a show featuring close to 400 properties … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Real Estate, Spain

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The European Investment Bank signed Memorandum of Understanding with Tajikistan to deepen cooperation

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Luxembourg/Brussels, 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Vice President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Wilhelm Molterer and the Chairman of State Committee on Investments and State Property Management, Davlatali Saidov, in the presence of the President of Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon, have signed a Memorandum … Read the full press release →

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

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Dassault Systèmes opens an office in Dubai

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Office to Extend Reach of Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform in the Region DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (UAE), 12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, a world leader in 3D design, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Management, Technology

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EADS Successfully Places $ 1 Billion Inaugural U.S. Bond in the U.S. institutional market for first time in its history

Posted on 12, April 2013 by

Amsterdam,  12-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EADS has successfully placed bonds in the U.S. institutional market for the first time in its history by pricing an inaugural USD 1 billion bond with a 10-year maturity on April 9, 2013. The proceeds of … Read the full press release →

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Nine Mercedes-Benz Citaro Euro VI solo buses delivered to BLT Baselland Transport AG in Switzerland

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

BLT Baselland Transport AG operating the first nine Citaro Euro VI solo buses in Switzerland Citaro Euro VI: a milestone in bus development Clean, powerful and economical engines A wealth of innovations both inside and outside Stuttgart/Kloten, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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The European Commission plans to modernise the EU’s trade defence instruments to tackle unfair competition

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Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today made a proposal that aims at adapting the EU’s rulebook to tackle unfair competition from dumped and subsidised imports to the contemporary challenges facing the EU’s economy. The proposed changes would make the … Read the full press release →

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Platinum Theatres has chosen Barco’s 0.69” DLP cinema® projector purpose-built for smaller theaters

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Rancho Cordova, Calif., USA, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is helping smaller theaters reap the image quality and low total cost of ownership benefits of digital projection, recently supplying Platinum Theatres with its DCI-compliant Barco … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Media, Technology

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The European Commission welcomes endorsement by the EU Council’s ‘Coreper’ committee of EU Open Data rules

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Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes endorsement by the EU Council’s ‘Coreper’ committee (EU Committee of Member States’ Permanent Representatives) of the Commission’s effort to open-up public sector data for re-use across Europe (see IP/11/1524). Once fully implemented into national law, the revision of … Read the full press release →

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New app from Barco to display iPad or iPhone content on its easy-to-use wireless collaboration and presentation system, ClickShare

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Kortrijk, Belgium, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barco, a global leader in visualization and collaboration solutions, announces new features for its easy-to-use wireless collaboration and presentation system, ClickShare. The new ClickShare app enables users to quickly and easily display static content from … Read the full press release →

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Consortium of APM Terminals, Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bouygues named the preferred bidder for a second container terminal at the Port of Abidjan

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• Teaming with Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bouygues for second terminal; • TC2, able to handle 8,000 TEU vessels, plans 2016 opening. Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A consortium comprised of APM Terminals, Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bouygues has … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics

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Dassault Systèmes to introtuce a new industry solution experience for high tech companies called “HT body”

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

From Imagination to Production in Record Time, Electronics Manufacturers Capture Consumer Demands to Deliver Best-Selling Products VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, a world leader in 3D design, 3D Digital Mock Up and … Read the full press release →

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BMW Motorrad signs agreement with TVS Motor Company to help its plans enter into the segment below 500cc

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Munich / Chennai, India,  11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As part of its strategic reorientation, BMW Motorrad will be entering the segment below 500 cubic centimetres. BMW Motorrad and the TVS Motor Company have signed a long-term cooperation agreement for this purpose. … Read the full press release →

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Bankia’s new guaranteed income fund offers return of 3.00% AER

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Bankia Garantizado Rentas 9, maturing in February 2017, will be open to investors from 10 April, starting from 100 euros The Bank has also launched a cash fund with a target return of 2.1%. 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bankia Fondos has … Read the full press release →

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Audi starts into 2013 DTM season with strong global partners

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Ingolstadt, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the 2013 DTM season, Audi Sport can rely on strong partners. Numerous renowned companies with worldwide operations have commitments alongside the brand with the four rings, including global players such as Red Bull, Schaeffler or … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission accepted commitments from CEZ concerning the Czech electricity market and made them legally binding

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Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has accepted a set of commitments offered by CEZ, the Czech electricity incumbent. These commitments are now legally binding. The Commission had concerns that CEZ may have abused its dominant market position by reserving … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Law

Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of Ecureuil family

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Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of the country’s first Eurocopter rotorcraft this year. An EC130 B4 was delivered to R&R Aviation; while an AS350 B3e was showcased to civilian and governmental prospects … Read the full press release →

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