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Nine Mercedes-Benz Citaro Euro VI solo buses delivered to BLT Baselland Transport AG in Switzerland

BLT Baselland Transport AG operating the first nine Citaro Euro VI solo buses in Switzerland Citaro Euro VI: a milestone in bus development Clean, powerful and economical engines A wealth of innovations both inside and outside Stuttgart/Kloten, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  … Read the full press release

The European Commission plans to modernise the EU’s trade defence instruments to tackle unfair competition

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today made a proposal that aims at adapting the EU’s rulebook to tackle unfair competition from dumped and subsidised imports to the contemporary challenges facing the EU’s economy. The proposed changes would make the … Read the full press release

Platinum Theatres has chosen Barco’s 0.69” DLP cinema® projector purpose-built for smaller theaters

Rancho Cordova, Calif., USA, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is helping smaller theaters reap the image quality and low total cost of ownership benefits of digital projection, recently supplying Platinum Theatres with its DCI-compliant Barco … Read the full press release

The European Commission welcomes endorsement by the EU Council’s ‘Coreper’ committee of EU Open Data rules

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes endorsement by the EU Council’s ‘Coreper’ committee (EU Committee of Member States’ Permanent Representatives) of the Commission’s effort to open-up public sector data for re-use across Europe (see IP/11/1524). Once fully implemented into national law, the revision of … Read the full press release

New app from Barco to display iPad or iPhone content on its easy-to-use wireless collaboration and presentation system, ClickShare

Kortrijk, Belgium, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barco, a global leader in visualization and collaboration solutions, announces new features for its easy-to-use wireless collaboration and presentation system, ClickShare. The new ClickShare app enables users to quickly and easily display static content from … Read the full press release

Consortium of APM Terminals, Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bouygues named the preferred bidder for a second container terminal at the Port of Abidjan

• Teaming with Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bouygues for second terminal; • TC2, able to handle 8,000 TEU vessels, plans 2016 opening. Abidjan, Ivory Coast, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A consortium comprised of APM Terminals, Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bouygues has … Read the full press release

Dassault Systèmes to introtuce a new industry solution experience for high tech companies called “HT body”

From Imagination to Production in Record Time, Electronics Manufacturers Capture Consumer Demands to Deliver Best-Selling Products VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, a world leader in 3D design, 3D Digital Mock Up and … Read the full press release

BMW Motorrad signs agreement with TVS Motor Company to help its plans enter into the segment below 500cc

Munich / Chennai, India,  11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As part of its strategic reorientation, BMW Motorrad will be entering the segment below 500 cubic centimetres. BMW Motorrad and the TVS Motor Company have signed a long-term cooperation agreement for this purpose. … Read the full press release

Bankia’s new guaranteed income fund offers return of 3.00% AER

Bankia Garantizado Rentas 9, maturing in February 2017, will be open to investors from 10 April, starting from 100 euros The Bank has also launched a cash fund with a target return of 2.1%. 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bankia Fondos has … Read the full press release

Audi starts into 2013 DTM season with strong global partners

Ingolstadt, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the 2013 DTM season, Audi Sport can rely on strong partners. Numerous renowned companies with worldwide operations have commitments alongside the brand with the four rings, including global players such as Red Bull, Schaeffler or … Read the full press release

The European Commission accepted commitments from CEZ concerning the Czech electricity market and made them legally binding

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has accepted a set of commitments offered by CEZ, the Czech electricity incumbent. These commitments are now legally binding. The Commission had concerns that CEZ may have abused its dominant market position by reserving … Read the full press release

Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of Ecureuil family

Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of the country’s first Eurocopter rotorcraft this year. An EC130 B4 was delivered to R&R Aviation; while an AS350 B3e was showcased to civilian and governmental prospects … Read the full press release

EU Auditors: Food-processing subsidies: “no proof of added value”

EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS Luxembourg, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Under the Common Agricultural Policy, EU rural development policy grants are made available to enterprises that process and market agricultural products through a measure called ‘Adding value to agricultural and forestry products’ that aims … Read the full press release

AS350B3e, the latest version of Eurocopter’s successful Ecureuil family, to enter the UK market

The AS350B3e, the newest version of Eurocopter’s successful Ecureuil family, is the latest addition to the UK’s important single engine helicopter fleet in Private/Business Aviation Oxford, UK, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — After its entry into service in September 2011, the AS350B3e, … Read the full press release

The European Investment Bank lends EUR 238m for the construction of the central section of Warsaw’s new metro new line

Warsaw/Luxembourg, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending PLN 1 billion (some EUR 238 million) for the construction of the central section of Warsaw’s new metro new line, providing additional EIB support for the development of sustainable public … Read the full press release

EU27 Hourly labour costs ranged from €3.7 to €39.0 in 2012

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2012, average hourly labour costs1 in the whole economy2 (excluding agriculture and public administration) were estimated to be €23.4 in theEU273 and €28.0 in the euro area3 (EA17). However, this average masks significant differences between EU Member States, with hourly labour … Read the full press release

BCL: Réserves obligatoires – évolution mensuelle

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) fait savoir que le montant de l’exigence de réserve, pour la période de maintenance du 10 avril  au 7 mai 2013, s’élève à 3 776 millions d’euros. Les réserves à déposer … Read the full press release

Key European Parliament vote on the Common Agricultural Policy after 2013

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Key European Parliament vote on the CAP: René Souchon supports lowering the ceiling for direct payments In view of the plenary session vote on the Common Agricultural Policy after 2013, the Committee of the Regions (CoR), represented by … Read the full press release

La Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI): prêt de 120 M€ pour accroître la sécurité du tunnel transeuropéen de Fréjus

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) annonce son engagement concret en faveur du projet transfrontalier du tunnel de Fréjus avec l’octroi d’un prêt de 120 millions d’euros. Le contrat de financement a été signé, ce lundi 8 avril 2013, … Read the full press release

GLOBUL to offer the new Samsung GALAXY S4 smartphone in Bulgaria

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This month GLOBUL will offer the new Samsung GALAXY S4 smartphone which will be available in all GLOBUL, GERMANOS and official partner shops in white and black color. The company has already started the registration for the … Read the full press release