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

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

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

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

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

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

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

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

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

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

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

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

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

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

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.

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

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

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

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

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

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

Senior EU and INTERPOL officials will inaugurate the establishment of a real-time passport control capacity at Tripoli International Airport

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Senior EU and INTERPOL officials will today inaugurate the establishment of a real-time passport control capacity at Tripoli International Airport. The EU and INTERPOL, in partnership with the Libyan authorities, are launching a key stage of a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Security & Safety, Technology, Travel

The acquisition of TNK-BP by Rosneft has been cleared by the European Commission

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of sole control of TNK-BP by OJSC Oil Company Rosneft of Russia. The Commission carefully examined the effects of the proposed transaction. As for all state-owned companies, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Russia

Eurocopter: A global leader endorses the EC175

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Bristow Group, a world-leading provider of transportation services for the offshore energy industry, today signed an agreement for up to 12 EC175s – marking the latest major acquisition of Eurocopter’s rotorcraft, which sets new standards in the medium-sized twin-engine helicopter … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Technology

Atos Worldline and Telekom Deutschland signed for a new biometric authentication and identification system for cashless and cardless payments

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Atos Worldline to develop and operate a new biometric authentication and identification system for cashless and cardless payments for Telekom Deutschland Frankfurt, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in hi-tech transactional services, signed a framework agreement with Telekom … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom

abertis ended 2012 with improvements in all of its main financial

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Barcelona, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2013 the Group will focus on integrating the new toll road assets acquired in Brazil and Chile, increasing its international presence and further improving the efficient management of its businesses abertis ended 2012 with improvements in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain, Transportation & Logistics

Richard Bruton on EU-US Free Trade Agreement: potential for over €100 billion in additional economic activity

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister Bruton will today meet senior figures from President Obama’s administration in Washington DC as part of a drive to achieve progress on a new EU-US Free Trade Agreement during the Irish Presidency of the EU Council. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Ireland, Politics

Redes Energéticas Nacionais To Set Up An R&D Centre In Portugal

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais today signed an agreement with CEPRI – China Electric Power Research Institute (representing State Grid International Development), to establish a Research and Development Centre for energy in Portugal. Prestigious universities in the … Read the full press release →

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

Stimulating business in Greece: 138 EU companies meet with 413 Greek SME owners and managers

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

Brussels, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To support SMEs and the restart of the real economy in Greece, European Commission Vice President Antonio Tajani travels today with Daniel Calleja Crespo, Director-General of DG Enterprise and SME Envoy to Athens, accompanied by representatives of more than … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, International Trade, Management, Politics