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Business Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Conclusion of the consultation regarding the application of Swiss GAAP FER

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the consultation period, the responsible committee of the Regulatory Board has come to the conclusion that there is currently no immediate regulatory need to take action with respect to the accounting standard applied. Following the further … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Switzerland

Prime Aviation & Fokker Services sign ABACUS contract for the Dash 8-200 turboprop

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Fokker Services is pleased to announce that Prime Aviation JSC, a VIP and business air transport service specialist based in Kazakhstan’s business capital Almaty, has decided to enter into a three-year ABACUS program for its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Netherlands

Leo Varadkar chaired the EU Transport Council in Brussels which discussed new European Commission proposals for a clean power transport revolution across Europe

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Transport Ministers from across the EU supported in principle the Commission’s very ambitious proposals to break the transport sector’s dependency on oil and promote market take-up of clean power fuelling points across the EU. There was a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Ireland, Politics, Transportation & Logistics

Kredite für den europäischen Mittelstand: EIB und Deutsche Leasing unterzeichnen Vertrag über 100 Millionen Euro

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11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Europäische Investitionsbank (EIB) und die Deutsche Leasing AG haben eine Vereinbarung über Förderkredite in Höhe von 100 Millionen Euro unterschrieben. Die Kredite können über die nächsten fünf Jahre für das europäische Auslandsgeschäft der Deutschen Leasing AG … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Investment, Small Business

„Oscar“ der deutschen Immobilienbranche: Forum Mittelrhein in Koblenz gewinnt Immobilienmanager-Award 2013

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11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lebendiger Mix aus Shopping, Kultur, Tourismus und urbaner Platzgestaltung: Die Einkaufsgalerie „Forum Mittelrhein“ in Koblenz ist am Donnerstagabend (28.02.2013) in Köln mit dem Immobilienmanager-Award 2013 in der Kategorie „Projektentwicklung Neubau“ ausgezeichnet worden. Die Fachjury zeigte sich besonders … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Awards, Business, Germany, Real Estate

The European Commission is making accessibility an essential requirement for rail infrastructure when newly built, upgraded or renewed

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

Brussels, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is making accessibility an essential requirement for rail infrastructure when newly built, upgraded or renewed. Accessibility can be achieved by preventing or removing barriers and through other measures such as provision of assistance. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Construction, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Society, Transportation & Logistics

Nokia Life Services surpasses 95 million global user milestone and debuts in Kenya

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

Barcelona, Spain, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nokia today announced that Nokia Life, one of the most popular mobile services for high growth markets, will launch in Kenya, one of Africa’s largest economies. Continuing on its path to connect ‘the next billion … Read the full press release →

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

VTB: The Russian Manufacturing PMI for February came in at 52.0, the same reading as in January

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11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Russian Manufacturing PMI for February came in at 52.0, the same reading as in January. The new orders sub-index moved down a bit to 55.1 (from the 23-month high of 56.7) and export orders returned to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Russia

Cassidian handed over the 100th Eurofighter to the German Air Force at the Military Air Systems Centre in Manching

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

The Eurofighter is the most modern combat aircraft currently available worldwide German Air Force Chief of Staff Muellner: “Eurofighter is the backbone of the air forces” Seven nations use the Eurofighter worldwide 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Manching Cassidian handed over the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Germany

Nordic Aviation Capital confirms that it has purchased two ATR 72-500s, MSN 799 and MSN 818 from Azerbaijan Airlines

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft. NAC is the largest turboprop lessor in the world. The company provides aircraft … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial

Notice to attend Skanska’s Annual Shareholders’ meeting April 11, 2013

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In accordance with NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB’s Rule Book for Issuers, Skanska AB hereby announces the content of the notice to attend the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on April 11, 2013. The notice will be published on www.skanska.com/group on March … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Management, Sweden

Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for Environment: Sustainable use of phosphorus

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

1st European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference – opening of the second day of the conference Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Yesterday, a clear message was delivered on the importance of rapidly moving to more efficient use of phosphorus. Scientists, business, Ministers set out … Read the full press release →

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

Skanska has been awarded a contract to operate and maintain oil fields in the department of Casanare, Colombia

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska to operate and maintain oil and gas installations in Colombia for USD 51 M, about SEK 331 M. The contract is a joint venture with a local company. The total amount of the contract is USD 70 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Sweden

The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the joint-venture between Allianz SE and VW Financial Services AG

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint-venture between Allianz SE and VW Financial Services AG. Allianz SE (Germany) is an international insurance and financial services provider. VW Financial … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Insurance, Law

Nordic Aviation Capital confirms that it has leased one ATR 72-500, MSN 789 to Airlinair

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft. NAC is the largest turboprop lessor in the world. The company provides aircraft … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

STRABAG: Neuer Nutzer für das „Büro am Kulturpark“

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Der Projektentwickler STRABAG Real Estate kann für sein neues Wiesbadener Bürogebäude „Büro am Kulturpark“ an der Mainzer Straße zwei neue Mieter verzeichnen: Ab Ende 2013 werden als Hauptmieter das Pharmaunternehmen AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co KG sowie … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Real Estate

EU stands ready to support developing countries realize the benefits of a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht have joined forces to help secure a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement as part of global efforts to increase trade’s contribution to development. The EU’s support … Read the full press release →

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

Mobile World Congress: Nokia announced a range of new applications for Nokia Lumia and Nokia Asha devices

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Latest imaging, location and social applications deliver many features unique to Nokia – Burton and GoPro build exclusive experiences using Nokia imaging technology enablers – Exclusive Foursquare for Nokia Lumia app leverages voice integration and augmented reality technology – WhatsApp … Read the full press release →

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

Zumtobel AG nine-month report (May 2012 – January 2013)

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Weak business environment impacts on Zumtobel Group, but structural adjustment measures take effect Continued dynamic growth with LED products (plus 55.4%) Group revenues fade by 1.8% to EUR 946.5 million (prior year: EUR 964.2 million) Adjusted EBIT totals EUR 29.5 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial

The European Investment Bank today priced its second new benchmark Euro Area Reference Note (EARN) of 2013.

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Strong Asian and central bank demand for EIB EUR 4bn 7-year EARN Transaction driven by strong demand from Asia and central banks, complemented by granular distribution to European investors Refreshes yield curve with a liquid size 7-year EARN 8-3-2013 — … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg