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Parliament’s mandate to negotiate the EU budget for 2014-2020 with the EU member states’ Irish Presidency was approved in a resolution on Wednesday

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Long-term EU budget negotiations: EP sets out its stance 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Parliament’s mandate to negotiate the EU budget for 2014-2020 with the EU member states’ Irish Presidency was approved in a resolution on Wednesday. Parliament rejects the 8 February … Read the full press release →

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

NOTICE of the Annual General Meeting of FLSmidth & Co. A/S

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Company Announcement to the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority No. 04-2013, 11 March 2013 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Board of Directors hereby calls the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 5 April 2013 at 16.00 (CET) at Radisson Blu … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Management

The Casino group releases its 2012 consolidated financial statements

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Paris, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Casino group releases its 2012 consolidated financial statements. They are available on the Group’s website : http://www.groupe-casino.fr/IMG/pdf/Etats_financiers_consolides_2012.pdf The English version of these consolidated financial statements will be available next week. This release does not constitute an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, France

Decisions made by the Annual General Meeting of Pöyry PLC

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13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of Pöyry PLC was held on 7 March 2013. The AGM adopted Pöyry PLC’s annual accounts and granted the members of the Board of Directors and the persons that acted as President … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Management

Husqvarna Group to invest SEK 1 billion in a new production facility for manufacturing of chainsaw chains in Huskvarna, Sweden

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13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Husqvarna Group has decided to invest in a new production facility for manufacturing of chainsaw chains in Huskvarna, Sweden, where the Group already manufactures professional chainsaws, brush cutters and trimmers. The Group will also invest in expanded … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Sweden, Technology

Philips: First full-field digital mammography (FFDM) imaging to set the stage for future Single-Shot Spectral Imaging applications

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

First full-field digital mammography (FFDM) imaging to set the stage for future Single-Shot Spectral Imaging applications Andover, Mass., 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announces 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Government, Healthcare, Netherlands, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology

Siim Kallas on passenger rights revision

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Vice-President Siim Kallas press statement on passenger rights revision Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good morning everyone. I hate being stranded at the airport. And I am sure most, if not all of you, hate it too. It’s bad enough if you … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Politics, Society, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Shortlist for global 2nd IT Challenge on Connected Car – 15 teams from universities across the world will be judged by panel with Renault and Atos

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

The continued hunt for the IT stars of the future – Atos announces shortlist for global 2nd IT Challenge on Connected Car Paris, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Atos, an international IT services company and Worldwide IT Partner for the International … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Education, France, Internet & Online, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Nokia is filing its annual report on Form 20-F for 2012 with the US SEC revealing additional information on its agreement with Microsoft

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Espoo, Finland, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nokia announced that it is today filing its annual report on Form 20-F for 2012 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In the report, Nokia reiterates longer-term financial targets, and provides additional information in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

Multiannual Financial Framework: Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore commits to working with EP for agreement in first half of 2013, in the interests of jobs and growth

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13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following today’s resolution by the European Parliament on the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework, the Irish Presidency acknowledged the Parliament’s views and committed to step up negotiations in the weeks ahead. Tánaiste – Another step has now been … Read the full press release →

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

Neelie Kroes on BEREC’s opinion on proposed rules for enhancing high speed internet roll-out

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Telecoms Regulatory body (BEREC) issues opinion on proposed rules for enhancing high speed internet roll-out – Statement from Vice President Neelie Kroes Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “I am very happy that BEREC (Body of European Regulators of Electronic Communications) has given … Read the full press release →

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

Milestone Aviation Group orders Eurocopter EC225 & EC175s valued at close to U.S. $1 billion

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Milestone Aviation Group increases Eurocopter EC225 order to 30 aircraft and announces order for five EC175s. Total order valued at close to U.S. $1 billion Las Vegas, Nevada, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Milestone Aviation Group, the global leader in helicopter leasing, today … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Late Payments Directive is set to put an end of damaging late payment culture in Europe

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Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Every day across Europe, dozens of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) go bankrupt as their invoices are not paid. As a result jobs are lost and business opportunities remain unexploited, stalling our return to economic growth. … Read the full press release →

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

Atos 2012 Annual Results: All objectives reached in 2012

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Operating margin strongly improved by +36 percent: EUR 580 million at 6.6 percent Statutory revenue: EUR 8,844 million; up +30 percent Free cash flow: EUR 259 million; net cash: EUR 232 million, Net income: EUR 224 million; +23 percent Record … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Internet & Online, Management, Technology, Telecom

REN made a profit of 123.9 million euros, which is a yoy increase of around 2.7%

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

• Net Income grows 2.7% to EUR 123.9M • EBITDA advances 8.9% to EUR 514.6M  • Service quality indicators are the best ever 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — REN made a profit of 123.9 million euros, which is a yoy increase of around 2.7%. Also … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Portugal

Michel Barnier: I warmly welcome the European Parliament’s vote on our proposals to create Europe-wide funds for venture capital and for social businesses

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Statement by Commissioner Michel Barnier as proposals to create European funds for venture capital and social businesses are agreed by the European Parliament Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “I warmly welcome the European Parliament’s vote on our proposals to create Europe-wide funds … Read the full press release →

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

Nokia Asha 305 won a GSMA Global Mobile Award for ‘Best Feature Phone or Entry Level Phone’ during Mobile World Congress 2013

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Barcelona, Spain, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nokia today announced that the Nokia Asha 305 won a GSMA Global Mobile Award for ‘Best Feature Phone or Entry Level Phone’ during Mobile World Congress 2013. The Nokia Asha 305 edged out two other Nokia … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Finland, Marketing, Spain, Technology, Telecom

The European Investment Bank provides EUR41m to finance a programme focused on modernising and upgrading Ukraine’s air navigation system.

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12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a EUR 41 million loan to finance a comprehensive programme implemented by the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Service Enterprise (UkSATSE), focused on modernising and upgrading Ukraine’s air navigation system. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Transportation & Logistics, Ukraine

EU shoppers will get easier access to rapid, cheap and impartial mediation in disputes with traders

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12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU shoppers will get easier access to rapid, cheap and impartial mediation in disputes with traders over goods or services thanks to two new laws voted by Parliament on Tuesday. They aim to help shoppers to avoid … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Law, Retail, Society

The Eurozone countries’ budgets will be better democratically controlled, thanks to the “two pack” economic governance legislation

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12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The next round of EU economic governance legislation will do more to deliver growth and the European Commission’s new powers to vet Eurozone countries’ budgets will be better democratically controlled, thanks to the “two pack” economic governance … Read the full press release →

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