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Janez Potočnik: A throw away economy cannot be competitive

Posted on 5, April 2013 by

UNEP meeting “Towards a Sustainable Economic Paradigm: from Labour to Resource Productivity” Paris, 5-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thank you for inviting me to participate in this discussion. I want to first of all make a comparison between labour and resources as determinants of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, France, Government, Politics, Society

AGRANA to expand in the US by constructing a fruit preparation plant in the Northeastern Region

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The sugar, starch and fruit company AGRANA is expanding its market presence in North America by constructing a fruit preparation plant in the Northeastern Region of the US. The exact location has not yet been fixed. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Austria, Business, Food & Beverage

EADS Shareholders Approve All Resolutions For Governance Changes

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EADS (stock exchange symbol: EAD) has today received approval from shareholders at its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) in Amsterdam for a far-reaching overhaul of the company’s corporate governance structure, including the election of new directors. Shareholders approved … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Germany, Management, Netherlands

Statement on Cyprus by Olli Rehn & Christine Lagarde

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Brussels, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement on Cyprus by Olli Rehn European Commission Vice-President and Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund The Cypriot authorities have put forward a multi-annual reform programme to address the economic challenges facing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

Borealis offers clear benefits to its customers in upgrading to the improved properties of its superior flow random copolymer polypropylene (PP) RJ901MO

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, is offering tangible cost and performance-related benefits to its customers in the rigid packaging market thanks to the improved properties … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Austria, Business, Chemicals

Daimler van joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive Corporation to commence local product development following van production in China

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Chinese van joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive Corporation to commence local product development following van production New center encompasses a design and computation department, a proving ground, several component and complete-vehicle test rigs, an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) lab, an exhaust … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, International Trade, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

The University of Nottingham is leading an initiative to boost the UK’s business links with Indonesia

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency T M Hamzah Thayeb, was the guest of honour at a special event at the University – one of the UK’s largest recruiters of students from the country. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, International Trade, Investment, United Kingdom

Senior EBRD banker assumes new role in Kiev on 1 June

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD has named Sevki Acuner as the Bank’s Director for Ukraine. Mr. Acuner, who previously held the position of EBRD Deputy Country Director for Turkey, is replacing Andre Kuusvek, who has been appointed Director of Local … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Management, Ukraine, United Kingdom

The Supervisory Board of Royal DSM to propose to the AGM of shareholders to appoint Mr. Dimitri de Vreeze

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

Heerlen, NL, 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Supervisory Board of Royal DSM is pleased to announce that it will propose to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 3 May 2013 to appoint Mr. Dimitri de Vreeze to the Managing Board of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, Science

ЕБРР назначил Шевки Акюнера Директором Банка в Украине

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Г-н Акюнер, который ранее занимал должность заместителя Директора ЕБРР в Турции, заменит Андре Куусвека, назначенного Директором по развитию финансирования в национальных валютах и местных рынков капитала в штаб-квартире ЕБРР в Лондоне. Г-н Куусвек занимал должность Директора ЕБРР … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Management, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Joint innovation by MOL, SZTE, Videoton and Hilase recognized by the 19th Hungarian Innovation Grand Prix

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The curators of the 19th Hungarian Innovation Grand Prix granted a special prize to the application jointly developed by MOL, the Szeged University of Sciences (SZTE), Videoton Holding Zrt. and Hilase Kft. in the topic of a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Hungary, Industrial, Technology

Franz B. Humer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Roche Group, announced he will not stand for re-election in 2014

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

Roche to inform about plans for succession in autumn 2013 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Franz B. Humer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Roche Group, announced at today’s Annual General Meeting that he will not stand for re-election to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Healthcare, Management, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland

ABLV Bank, AS issued $20m subordinated bonds

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Continuing gradual replacement of long-term deposits with bonds, we performed another bond issue under ABLV Bank, AS Second Bond Offer Programme. This time, we issued discount bonds for raising subordinated capital to the amount of USD 20 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Latvia

The shareholders of AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ) are invited to the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 3 May 2013 in Malmö, Sweden

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The shareholders of AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 3 May 2013 at 2.00 p.m. at Europaporten Kongresscenter, Stadiongatan 25 in Malmö, Sweden. The registration for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Management, Sweden

DSM sells its holding in DEXPlastomers JV to Borealis

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

Heerlen, NL, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announced today that it has completed the sale of its participation in DEXPlastomers V.o.F, a 50/50 Joint Venture of DSM with an affiliate of ExxonMobil … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, Netherlands, Science

MOL is one of Hungary’s most desired employer according to Aon Hewitt’s Employer Brand Research

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2013, MOL is one of Hungary’s most desired employer according to Aon Hewitt’s Employer Brand Research on more than 240 companies. Via this year Aon Hewitt’s survey, various positions and companies of 17 industries were assessed … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Hungary

ABLV Bank to increase its equity capital by LVL 11.5m

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

Riga, Latvia, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 8th of March this year, there was an extraordinary meeting of ABLV Bank, AS, shareholders held, at which the decision on increasing the bank’s equity capital by LVL 11.5 million was made. The equity … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Latvia, Management

Major contract for Škoda Transportation in Konya, Turkey

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

Pilsen / Konya, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Škoda Transportation won his first direct contract for supply of sixty 100%  low-floor trams for the Turkish city of Konya. Pilsner rolling stock manufacturer offered better overall terms than other five companies: in particular … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Transportation & Logistics, Turkey

EBRD loans €40m to Sofia Med, leading Bulgarian copper, titanium zinc and brass processor

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is helping Bulgarian metal-processing company Sofia Med sharpen its competitive edge by investing €40 million in production and energy efficiency improvements and long-term working capital financing. Sofia Med is part of Viohalco Group, one of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom

Eurostat: The Euro area unemployment rate at 12.0% for February 2013

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The euro area1 (EA17) seasonally-adjusted2 unemployment rate3 was 12.0% in February 2013, stable compared with January4. The EU271unemployment rate was 10.9%, up from 10.8% in the previous month4. In both zones, rates have risen markedly compared with February 2012, when they were … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government