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Fiat S.p.A. announces the closing of its notes offering denominated in Euro announced on 12th March 2013

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Turin, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The offering denominated in Euro announced on 12th March 2013 has been settled today and consists of notes with the following characteristics: – € 1.25 billion in principal amount of guaranteed 6.625% notes due March 2018, with an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy

A delegation of the EBRD Board of Directors will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Directors to meet authorities, international officials, civil society, investors and entrepreneurs 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A delegation of the EBRD Board of Directors will arrive in Sarajevo on Sunday for a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina which will offer the Bank’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Management, Politics, United Kingdom

Savills plc announces preliminary results for the full year ended 31 December 2012

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15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Savills plc, the international real estate adviser, today announces a strong performance across the Group reflecting improving markets and the positive impact of prior years’ acquisitions and appointments. Key financial highlights; Group revenue up 12% to £806.4m … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Real Estate, United Kingdom

AREVA completed the first production campaign at its Romans plant in France of the fuel assemblies destined for the Taishan 1 EPR™ reactor

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AREVA has just completed the first production campaign at its Romans plant in France of the fuel assemblies destined for the Taishan 1 EPR™ reactor. These assemblies have been specially designed for this third-generation reactor and, as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Industrial, Technology

Mr Koen Geens was appointed Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Belgium

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the resignation of Mr Steven Vanackere, Mr Koen Geens was appointed Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Belgium and took office on 6 March 2013. Mr GEENS also becomes EIB Governor for the Kingdom of … Read the full press release →

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

Atos Worldline chosen by ING-DiBa to handle its portfolio of more than 1.2 million credit cards for a further five years

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Frankfurt, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in hi-tech transactional services, has been chosen by ING-DiBa to handle its portfolio of more than 1.2 million credit cards for a further five years. ING-DiBa, Germany’s third-largest retail bank with 7.5 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Germany, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Siemens have entered into a Settlement Agreement

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15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Siemens have entered into a Settlement Agreement that addresses alleged past violations of the EIB Anti-Fraud Policy in connection with projects financed by the EIB. The Agreement follows an investigation carried … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Law

AREVA AND KOBE STEEL DELIVER THE FIRST DRY STORAGE CASKS FOR SPENT FUELS OF FUKUSHIMA DAIICHI NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

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15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — TransNuclear Ltd., a joint-venture between AREVA and Kobe Steel Ltd., has just delivered to Tokyo Electric Power Co., Ltd (TEPCO) the first three metallic casks for the dry storage of spent fuels stored in the common pool … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Industrial, Technology

President Herman Van Rompuy Remarks following the European Council

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Brussels, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We just concluded the first evening of our traditional Spring Council. This time each year, we meet to set the direction on how best to guide our national and European economic policies. Tonight, in view of our … Read the full press release →

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

International Dental Show in Cologne: Royal Philips Electronics will launch a range of innovations to help improve oral health

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Cologne, Germany, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At this year’s International Dental Show, the world’s largest dental show in Cologne, Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) will launch a range of innovations to help improve oral health: … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Healthcare, Marketing, Netherlands, Technology

Atos signed a 3-year framework agreement with Shell to provide both IT and non IT services

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Utrecht, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos, an international IT services company, today announced that it has signed a 3-year framework agreement with Shell to provide both IT and non IT services to support its business activities in the Netherlands. As preferred supplier, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Internet & Online, Netherlands, Technology

Viviane Reding: Verbraucherrechte im Web 2.0 – Herausforderungen für die europäische Politik

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Viviane Reding – Vizepräsidentin der Europäischen Kommission, EU-Justizkommissarin Moderne Verbraucherpolitik in der digitalen Zukunft/Berlin Berlin, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Liebe Frau Puttrich, meine Damen und Herren, ich danke Ihnen für die Einladung zu diesem “EU-Tag” der Verbraucherschutzministerkonferenz. Dass Sie den “EU-Tag” unter das Motto … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission reports on progress in fight against protectionism

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission is today able to report about some success in its strategy to fight global trade barriers. The efforts of the European Commission to fight protectionism over the last year bear fruit and could create better … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics

SAF Tehnika JSC announce a release of Spectrum Compact, the world’s first powerful handheld microwave spectrum analyzer

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SAF Tehnika JSC (NASDAQ OMX Riga: SAF1R), leading carrier-class point-to-point microwave radio manufacturer announce a release of Spectrum Compact, the world’s first powerful handheld microwave spectrum analyzer. It is designed specifically for the comfortable outdoor use and is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Latvia, Technology

European Commission takes action to strengthen enforcement against marketing scams

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today, the European Commission outlined a series of actions to tackle aggressive commercial practices across the EU such as fake ‘free’ offers, ‘bait and switch’ advertising for products which cannot be supplied, and exhortation of children. Five … Read the full press release →

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

AREVA 2012 ANNUAL RESULTS: SIGNIFICANT TURNAROUND IN PERFORMANCE ONE YEAR AFTER LAUNCHING THE ACTION 2016 PLAN

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Backlog renewed over the year 2012 to €45.4bn thanks to the increase in nuclear order intake Sales revenue growth: €9.342bn (+5.3% vs. 2011), led by nuclear and renewables operations Very sharp upturn in EBITDA(1): €1.007bn (+€586m vs. 2011) Very net … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, France, Management

President Herman Van Rompuy Opening remarks at the European Council

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Welcome to this Spring European Council. Every year this season, we meet to inspect our economic situation, our prospects; and we set the direction on how best to guide our national and European policies. It’s called the “Spring Council”, … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission proposes rules to make Youth Employment Initiative a reality

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has proposed operational rules to implement the Youth Employment Initiative to combat youth unemployment. The Youth Employment Initiative was proposed by the 7-8 February 2013 European Council with a budget of €6 billion for the … Read the full press release →

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

P&T LUXGSM announces seven new HD channels on “Tële vun der Post”

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14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — P&T LUXGSM announces seven new HD channels on “Tële vun der Post”, thereby bringing the total number of HD channels to 46. IPTV from P&T LUXGSM now offers 127 channels in the basic package, including 26 HD … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Luxembourg, Technology, Telecom

Pöyry PLC awarded significant assignment by CMPC Celulose Riograndense for the expansion of its a pulp mill project in Brazil

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14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pöyry has been awarded an assignment by CMPC Celulose Riograndense for the expansion of the company’s Guaiba pulp mill in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. The assignment consists of Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Finland, Industrial