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ABLV Bank, AS issued $20m subordinated bonds

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Continuing gradual replacement of long-term deposits with bonds, we performed another bond issue under ABLV Bank, AS Second Bond Offer Programme. This time, we issued discount bonds for raising subordinated capital to the amount of USD 20 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Latvia

The shareholders of AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ) are invited to the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 3 May 2013 in Malmö, Sweden

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The shareholders of AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 3 May 2013 at 2.00 p.m. at Europaporten Kongresscenter, Stadiongatan 25 in Malmö, Sweden. The registration for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Management, Sweden

DSM sells its holding in DEXPlastomers JV to Borealis

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

Heerlen, NL, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announced today that it has completed the sale of its participation in DEXPlastomers V.o.F, a 50/50 Joint Venture of DSM with an affiliate of ExxonMobil … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, Netherlands, Science

MOL is one of Hungary’s most desired employer according to Aon Hewitt’s Employer Brand Research

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2013, MOL is one of Hungary’s most desired employer according to Aon Hewitt’s Employer Brand Research on more than 240 companies. Via this year Aon Hewitt’s survey, various positions and companies of 17 industries were assessed … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Hungary

ABLV Bank to increase its equity capital by LVL 11.5m

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

Riga, Latvia, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 8th of March this year, there was an extraordinary meeting of ABLV Bank, AS, shareholders held, at which the decision on increasing the bank’s equity capital by LVL 11.5 million was made. The equity … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Latvia, Management

Major contract for Škoda Transportation in Konya, Turkey

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

Pilsen / Konya, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Škoda Transportation won his first direct contract for supply of sixty 100%  low-floor trams for the Turkish city of Konya. Pilsner rolling stock manufacturer offered better overall terms than other five companies: in particular … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Transportation & Logistics, Turkey

EBRD loans €40m to Sofia Med, leading Bulgarian copper, titanium zinc and brass processor

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is helping Bulgarian metal-processing company Sofia Med sharpen its competitive edge by investing €40 million in production and energy efficiency improvements and long-term working capital financing. Sofia Med is part of Viohalco Group, one of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom

Eurostat: The Euro area unemployment rate at 12.0% for February 2013

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The euro area1 (EA17) seasonally-adjusted2 unemployment rate3 was 12.0% in February 2013, stable compared with January4. The EU271unemployment rate was 10.9%, up from 10.8% in the previous month4. In both zones, rates have risen markedly compared with February 2012, when they were … Read the full press release →

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

GSK sets 23 forward-looking commitments to help measure future performance in its 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GSK has today published its corporate responsibility report, in which it reiterates its commitment to operate responsibly, openly and transparently and outlines advances made on this agenda during 2012. In the report, the company also sets out 23 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Up to 10 PhD places will be created at the University of Dundee following an award of more than £300,000 made by the EPSRC

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Up to 10 PhD places will be created at the University of Dundee following an award of more than £300,000 made by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The EPSRC is this year investing £84.2million … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Government, Science, United Kingdom

Long-term sponsor partner THOMAS SABO extends involvement with Mercedes-Benz and the DTM

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

Roberto Merhi to line-up in THOMAS SABO Mercedes AMG C-Coupé The lifestyle brand’s logos to feature on racing overalls of all Mercedes-Benz DTM drivers and on front spoilers of all DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupés Stuttgart, 1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The THOMAS … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Marketing, Sports, Technology

Cassidian’s small TH1n terminal has won the International TETRA Awards for ‘Best TETRA Enterprise Product’

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

TH1n, the world’s smallest terminal provided by Cassidian, beat four other high-quality products nominated in the ‘Best TETRA Enterprise Product’ category. The International TETRA Awards recognise excellence in the field of TETRA radio communications and have awarded Cassidian a prize … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Awards, Business, Defence, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom

Visite du Premier Ministre Jean-Claude Juncker à la BEI

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Le Premier Ministre luxembourgeois Jean-Claude Juncker a été accueilli aujourd’hui à la Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) au Kirchberg par son Président Werner Hoyer et les membres du comité de direction. M. Juncker, qui est aussi gouverneur de … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission proposes to make trade mark registration systems all over the EU cheaper, quicker, more reliable and predictable

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today presented a package of initiatives to make trade mark registration systems all over the European Union cheaper, quicker, more reliable and predictable. The proposed reform would improve conditions for businesses to innovate … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law

Proximus continues to deploy its ultra-fast 4G network in Belgium

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

In parallel, Proximus is increasing 3G speeds throughout the country.  Proximus is moving ahead with the deployment of its ultra-fast 4G network in order to continue to offer its customers the best mobile network in Belgium and meets the growing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

The University of Nottingham & Unilever sign strategic research agreement

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Unilever, one of the world’s biggest suppliers of fast-moving consumer goods, has signed a framework agreement with The University of Nottingham which will see the company exploring new research opportunities with the University in a range of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Netherlands, Science, United Kingdom

The European Commission opens public debate on a proposal for simplifying procedures under the EU Merger Regulation

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission invites the public to comment on a proposal to simplify certain procedures for notifying mergers under the EU Merger Regulation. The proposal aims to make EU merger control even more business-friendly by cutting red … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law

The European Commission tables proposal for “Financial Discipline” for CAP Direct Payments in 2014 financial year

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With the forecast for expenditure on CAP Direct Payments & Market measures for 2014 higher than the provisional ceiling for 2014 agreed by EU heads of government1, the European Commission has tabled a proposal for “Financial Discipline” … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission comments on the capital controls imposed by the Republic of Cyprus

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by the European Commission on the capital controls imposed by the Republic of Cyprus The Commission takes note of temporary restrictions on the free movement of capital, including capital controls, imposed by the Republic of Cyprus … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Law, Politics, Society

Arburg Technology Days 2013: over 50,000 visitors since 1999

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

• Knowing what counts: “Efficiency Arena” attracts visitors from around the world to Lossburg • Arburg Technology Days 2013: over 50,000 visitors since 1999 • Innovative applications and processes: e.g. lab-on-a-chip, Particle-foam Composite Injection Moulding and long glass fibre direct … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, International Trade, Marketing, Technology