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With three premieres at Bauma 2013 Mercedes-Benz celebrates the completion of its custom-designed trucks and vans for the construction industry

Tailor-made solutions ex factory: custom-designed trucks and vans cover all applications on the construction site Construction vehicles presented on an area of some 2000 square metres at Bauma exhibition site (Hall B4 and exterior grounds) Premiere 1: Mercedes-Benz Arocs stands … Read the full press release

The President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy welcomes the agreement reached by the Eurogroup and the Cypriot authorities

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, made the following statement on Cyprus after the agreement reached by the Eurogroup and the Cypriot authorities on the key elements for a future macroeconomic adjustment programme: “I welcome … Read the full press release

ABB’s Dividend Access Facility 2013 for shareholders tax-resident in Sweden

Zurich, Switzerland, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, is making a facility available for shareholders tax-resident in Sweden, holding shares of ABB Ltd registered with Euroclear Sweden, that allows them to receive their dividend relating … Read the full press release

The Eurogroup agrees with the Cypriot authorities on future macroeconomic adjustment programme

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup has reached an agreement with the Cypriot authorities on the key elements necessary for a future macroeconomic adjustment programme. This agreement is supported by all euro area Member States as well as the three institutions. … Read the full press release

Successful financial year 2012 for K+S Group

K+S Group expects slight increase in revenues and earnings in the current year At € 3.9 billion, 2012 revenues almost on last year’s level Operating earnings EBIT I of € 809 million very close to forecast Second best year-end results … Read the full press release

The European Investment Bank provides EUR 8m to Banque de Tahiti to support SME companies in French Polynesia

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide EUR 8m to the Banque de Tahiti to support long-term financing of eligible investment projects by small and medium sized companies in French Polynesia. Support from the European Investment … Read the full press release

ABB Ltd published its 2012 annual report and filed the document on Form 20-F with the SEC in US

Zurich, Switzerland, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB Ltd has published its 2012 annual report and filed the document on Form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2012 annual report is now available electronically at www.abb.com/news (>Media resources>ABB Group … Read the full press release

Vice President Rehn: The European Commission is working hard to facilitate a solution to help Cyprus

Brussels, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We recognise the progress now being made by the Cypriot government towards a solution which can pave the way for an agreement on a financial assistance programme for Cyprus. Intensive work and contacts will continue in the … Read the full press release

Raiffeisen Bank erwirbt Privatkundenportfolio von Citibank Rumänien

100.000 Kunden und mehr als € 90 Millionen an Bruttoaktiva werden übertragen Raiffeisen Bank übernimmt Mitarbeiter im Privatkundenbereich der Citibank Rumänien Rumänien ist einer der RBI-Märkte mit den besten Geschäftsperspektiven 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Raiffeisen Bank S.A. in Bukarest, Tochter … Read the full press release

ABB signed $260m service contract for a period of 9 years with A/S Norske Shell in Norway

Integrated service and support solutions from ABB will contribute to efficient operations of the Draugen and Ormen Lange oil and gas fields 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has signed a service contract valued at … Read the full press release

Intershop webinar featuring Forrester Research on Building a Successful B2B E-Commerce Business

Research analyst Andy Hoar to present findings from “Key Trends in B2B E-Commerce for 2013” Attendees will learn how channel-mapping strategies can help grow B2B revenue San Francisco, CA, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Forrester Research estimates that B2B e-commerce in the … Read the full press release

The European Commission wants young Europeans to be inspired by home-grown entrepreneurs, so their bright ideas start and stay in Europe

 EU says we should glorify our entrepreneurs: Skype; Spotify and Angry Birds creators advise EU – first stage of “Startup Europe” campaign Brussels, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Most people think of Silicon Valley in the United States when they think about technology … Read the full press release

Philips updates markets on a meeting with investors and financial analysts in Boston

Boston, MA, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At a meeting with investors and financial analysts today in Boston, Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) will update the financial markets on the progress it has made with its change and performance improvement … Read the full press release

Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem took responsibility for the rejected Cypriot bailout plan

22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem took responsibility for the rejected Cypriot bailout plan, adding that it was a “joint decision” in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Thursday. He also told MEPs he doubted that there really … Read the full press release

The University of Nottingham’s Technology Transfer Office receives Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council praise for its £12m impact

22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Nottingham’s Technology Transfer Office (TTO) has been nationally recognised by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) for its work in commercialising technologies arising from research into Clostridia. The team from The … Read the full press release

Monarch Airlines, one of the UK’s scheduled airlines, takes delivery of its first A320 with Sharklets

Blagnac, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Monarch Airlines, one of the UK’s scheduled airlines, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320 equipped with fuel saving wing tip devices, called Sharklets, becoming the first UK carrier to benefit from them. Sharklets are … Read the full press release

Luxair Luxembourg Airlines has announced bold ambitions for the future

Luxembourg, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Roland Berger consultancy has endorsed the viability of the strategic model of Luxair Luxembourg Airlines, while highlighting its extreme fragility. An improvement in our earnings in the order of €25 million is needed to guarantee the Airline activity’s future. … Read the full press release

Prof. Rodolfo Schöneburg, Head of Passive Safety and Vehicle Functions at Mercedes-Benz Cars, awarded the “Pathfinder Award”

Stuttgart/Reunion, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, Prof. Rodolfo Schöneburg, Head of Passive Safety and Vehicle Functions at Mercedes‑Benz Cars, was presented with the renowned “Pathfinder Award” by the “Automotive Safety Council”, the American safety association. Every year this independent organisation presents … Read the full press release

The Supervisory Board of K+S Aktiengesellschaft will propose new shareholder representatives for election on the Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2013

Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2013 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Supervisory Board of K+S Aktiengesellschaft will propose to the Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2013 that Dr. Annette Messemer and Wesley Clark be newly elected to the Supervisory … Read the full press release

Commission urges Member States to implement International Labour Organisation 2011 Workers Convention

Brussels, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has presented a proposal for a Council Decision authorising Member States to ratify the International Labour Organisation 2011 Convention concerning decent work for domestic workers (Convention No. 189). Countries ratifying the ILO Convention agree … Read the full press release