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Jean-Claude Trichet: EIB is playing an “important” role helping the European economy adapt to new realities

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — According to Jean-Claude Trichet, the former president of the European Central Bank, the EIB is playing an “important” role helping the European economy adapt to new realities. He also underlines the support we have given small and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Politics

“Intershop Mobile Commerce” Helps Online Retailers Deliver Individual Shopping Experiences on Smartphones, Tablets and Other Mobile Devices

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Online retailers rely on Intershop technology and expertise when it comes to implementing a successful mobile commerce strategy Page content, product data and marketing campaigns automatically adapt to different types of mobile devices “Intershop Mobile Commerce” is an integral part … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Internet & Online, Retail, Technology, Telecom

Statement of Conference of Presidents on Cyprus banking sector

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the Open Conference of Presidents in the European Parliament on 20 March 2013 on the outcome of the Spring European Council where the issue of the Cyprus banking sector was raised, European Parliament President Martin Schulz … Read the full press release →

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

An impressive total of 22 red dot award-winning product designs for Philips

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is proud to announce its 22 winners of the prestigious ‘red dot award: product design 2013’ The red dot jury awarded the winning designs from Philips’ Consumer Lifestyle, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Netherlands, Technology

Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) / France: 75 millions d’euros pour optimiser la fluidité et la sécurité des autoroutes

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Améliorer la fluidité et la sécurité des autoroutes tout en renforçant la protection de l’environnement, tel fut l’objectif du contrat de financement d’un montant de 75 millions d’euros, signé ce jeudi 21 mars 2013 à Dijon … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

Intershop Customer Unieuro is awarded “Best Electronics Webshop 2012” for its online store unieuro.it

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Italy’s second-largest consumer electronics retailer is awarded “Best Electronics Webshop 2012” for its online store unieuro.it Unieuro’s e-commerce presence is powered by Intershop Jena, Germany, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Intershop customer Unieuro is the winner of the prestigious Italian Retail Award … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Germany, Internet & Online, Italy, Retail, Technology

LUKOIL published consolidated US GAAP financial statements for 2012

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

LUKOIL NET INCOME REACHED RECORD $11.0 BILLION IN 2012, FREE CASH FLOW AMOUNTED TO $6.4 BILLION 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — LUKOIL has published consolidated US GAAP financial statements for 2012. The Company’s 2012 net income rose by 6.2% and reached record $11,004 million. EBITDA (earnings … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Russia

The European Commission launched a public consultation on how to improve access to justice for consumers and small businesses in small-scale cross-border disputes

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today launched a public consultation on how to improve access to justice for consumers and small businesses in small-scale cross-border disputes. The European Small Claims Procedure offers a cheap and easy way to resolve cross-border … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Small Business, Society

MEPs want to close all loopholes in Air passenger rights

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Transport MEPs welcomed the proposal to update air passengers’ rights tabled by the Commission on 13 March but insisted that it include rules on hand luggage and solutions for passengers stranded if an airline goes bankrupt, in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Philippe Maystadt appointed Special Adviser to enhance EU’s role in promoting high quality accounting standards

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Commissioner Barnier appoints Philippe Maystadt as Special Adviser to enhance EU’s role in promoting high quality accounting standards Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Commissioner for Internal Market and Services Michel Barnier has today appointed Philippe Maystadt, former President of the European … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

Lufthansa Supervisory Board approves major Airbus order

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

100 A320 Family aircraft and two additional A380s Third A380 order from the German flag carrier Blagnac, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board has approved the acquisition of 100 A320 Family aircraft (35 A320neo, 35 A321neo and 30 A320ceo with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Germany, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

The European Investment Bank is lending EUR 100m to the Student Loan Centre in Hungary

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 100 million to the Student Loan Centre (Diákhitel Központ) in Hungary to be on-lent to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees at Hungarian higher education institutions. Mr Wilhelm Molterer, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Education, European Union, Financial, Government, Hungary, Investment, Luxembourg

LUKOIL OPTIMIZES PETROLEUM PRODUCT SUPPLY SYSTEM IN RUSSIA

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The LUKOIL Press Service would like to announce that the company’s Management Committee has decided to reorganize ООО LUKOIL-Tsentrnefteprodukt (http://www.luknef.lukoil.ru/main/default.asp) by singling out OOO LUKOIL-Chernozemyenefteprodukt and transferring the assets (filling stations and a bulk plant) in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Russia

The European Commission will meet the Russian Government over executive-to-executive talks

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President José Manuel Barroso and the European Commission will meet the Russian Government led by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow on 21 March 2013. These executive-to-executive talks will cover a wide range of EU-Russia cooperation, from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics, Russia, Transportation & Logistics

Intershop to sponsor the Coffee Lounge at Internet Retailing Expo from 20-21 March in Hall 3a, NEC Birmingham

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

20/21 March at NEC Birmingham, Hall 3a London, UK, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Intershop is sponsoring the Coffee Lounge at Internet Retailing Expo from 20-21 March in Hall 3a, NEC Birmingham. A key event for online and multichannel retailers with over … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom

Operazione ‘Follow Me’: gli universitari diventano promoter di Fiat Group Automobiles

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Gli studenti iscritti negli atenei italiani potrannopartecipare al progetto Follow Me, segnalando nuovi potenziali clienti di vetture Fiat, Lancia, Alfa Romeo, Jeep e Abarth. Ogni vendita effettuata grazie alla segnalazione dello studente sarà premiata con un bonus ‘Ti compro quello … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Education, Italy, Marketing

ArcelorMittal completes the first instalment of its sale of a 15% interest in ArcelorMittal Mines Canada

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

ArcelorMittal completes the first instalment of its sale of a 15% interest in ArcelorMittal Mines Canada for $1.1bln to a Consortium led by POSCO and China Steel Corporation Luxembourg, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ArcelorMittal announces today the completion of the first … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Metals and Minerals

Philips announced Australia’s first installation of its AlluraClarity intervention suite with new ClarityIQ technology

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Adelaide, Australia, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced Australia’s first installation of its AlluraClarity intervention suite with new ClarityIQ technology at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Adelaide. Philips AlluraClarity is a powerful interventional imaging¹ system that enables clinicians to dramatically … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Healthcare, Netherlands

Sixth A380 aircraft for Malaysia Airlines handed over in Toulouse

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

Blagnac, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Airbus together marked a major achievement, with the hand-over of the 100th A380 to MAS at Airbus’ Henri Ziegler Delivery Centre in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is the sixth A380 for MAS. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

EDPS comments on the reform of the EU rules governing data protection

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

EDPS: Enormous energy put into reforming data protection rules must deliver strong and effective protection for EU citizens Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Last week, the EDPS sent additional comments on the reform of the EU rules governing data protection to the European Parliament, the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Politics, Society, Technology