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Electric race car Volar-e shows powerful capabilities

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the capabilities of the Volar-e, one the most powerful electric cars ever made, will be demonstrated during the demanding Formula 1 test days in the Circuit de Catalunya (Barcelona), in the presence of European Commission Vice … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Investment, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Europe’s space industry – competing globally in a complex sector

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Space is at the service of the European citizens. Many of the systems and services that are today essential for our well-being and security depend directly or indirectly on space. Without being aware, European citizens rely on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Science, Technology

The Chairman of Red Eléctrica de España inaugurates the exhibition ‘The electricity highway behind the wall socket’ in Seville

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

As a result of a public-private collaboration agreement between REE and CSIC – The exhibition is on display at the “Casa de la Ciencia”, a popular science space of the CSIC in Seville, and informs and raises awareness amongst the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Spain

EU initiates anti-dumping investigation on solar glass from China

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of solar glass from China. The initiation is based on a complaint lodged by the association EU ProSun Glass, which claims solar glass from China is being dumped … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Industrial, International Trade

ICELANDAIR GROUP HF. – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 13 MARCH 2013

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Notice to convene extr. general meeting ICELANDAIR GROUP HF. – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 13 MARCH 2013 Hilton Reykjavik Nordica at 4.30 pm Agenda The Board of Director’s report on the Company’s operations in the past year shall … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Iceland, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Merck Serono: Phase III Trial of Cilengitide Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Glioblastoma

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma and methylated MGMT gene promoter status did not live significantly longer when treated with cilengitide plus chemoradiotherapy Darmstadt, Germany, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Merck Serono, a division of Merck, Darmstadt, Germany, announced today that the Phase III CENTRICa trial … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

EU trade agreement with Peru goes live – Colombia’s next in line

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Trade barriers between the EU and Peru will be lifted as of 1 March 2013, when the EU’s ambitious and comprehensive trade agreement concluded with Peru and Colombia in 2012 will be provisionally applied with Peru. The … Read the full press release →

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

Genzyme Announces Positive New Data from Two Phase 3 Studies for Oral Eliglustat Tartrate for Gaucher Disease

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Paris, France – 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and its subsidiary Genzyme today announced positive new data from the Phase 3 ENGAGE and ENCORE studies of eliglustat tartrate, its investigational oral therapy for Gaucher disease type 1. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

Rail – statement by Vice President Kallas following today’s ECJ rulings (Spain, Hungary, Germany, Austria)

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the ECJ has ruled in four infringement cases brought by the Commission concerning the extent of independence from other rail operators required of an infrastructure manager under the 1st railway package. Speaking after the judgment, Vice President … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Hungary, Infrastructure & Utilities, Law, Politics, Spain, Transportation & Logistics

Mit mehr Möglichkeiten mehr erreichen: White Paper von Experian zeigt Wege zur Optimierung von E-Mail-Marketingkampagnen auf

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Düsseldorf, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Was macht E-Mail Marketing erfolgreich? Ist es eine intelligent gewählte Betreffzeile in der E-Mail für den Kunden? Eine minimale Bouncerate? Oder vielleicht ein geschicktes Remarketing? Im Rahmen eines aktuellen White Papers „E-Mail Marketing Trends: Mehr Möglichkeiten. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing, Technology

EURid: Registrar Satisfaction Survey 2012 results

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The results of our latest registrar satisfaction survey are now available. The most important finding of the survey is that 94% of the registrars that took part were either satisfied or extremely satisfied with our overall … Read the full press release →

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

CO2: MEPs want ETS exception for intercontinental flights and progress in ICAO

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A proposal temporarily to suspend the EU CO2 Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) for intercontinental flights, so as to enable International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to agree worldwide measures, was backed by the Environment Committee on Tuesday. MEPs … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Equal Pay Day: Women in Europe work 59 days ‘for free’

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Brussels, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Equal Pay Day: Women in Europe work 59 days ‘for free’ 16.2%: that’s the size of the gender pay gap, or the average difference between women and men’s hourly earnings across the EU, according to the latest … Read the full press release →

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

Economic adjustment in the euro area – Speech by Peter Praet, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Speech by Peter Praet, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the Institutional Money Congress 2013, Frankfurt am Main, 27 February 2013 Frankfurt am Main, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen [1], Introduction Thank you for inviting me to share … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Politics

Loewe Individual – winner of the German Design Award 2013

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Kronach, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Loewe Individual TV line has been awarded the highest German design accolade, the German Design Award 2013. The prize has now been presented in Frankfurt at the opening of the “Ambiente” exhibition. The jury selected … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Marketing, Media, Technology

.eu supports e-commerce at eShow Barcelona

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Brussels, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EURid, the .eu registry, will attend eShow Barcelona in Spain on 13-14 March 2013 to promote .eu as a valuable online asset to more than 8 000 e-commerce professionals and to further raise the top-level domain’s visibility in … Read the full press release →

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

Pierre-Louis Colin Appointed Executive Vice President, Aftersales Services and Parts of PSA Peugeot Citroën

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Effective 1 March 2013, Pierre-Louis Colin has been appointed Executive Vice President, Aftersales Services and Parts of PSA Peugeot Citroën, replacing Gilles Boussac. Mr Colin, 49, is a graduate of the Ecole des Mines de Paris. After … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Management

Mobilising EU Capital Cities: Commissioner Hahn urges Mayors to lead Europe out of crisis

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Brussels, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  EU Commissioner for Regional Policy, Johannes Hahn, will host the first direct talks between the European Commission and the EU’s capital cities tomorrow, February 28. Commissioner Hahn will call on the 20 mayors attending to show leadership … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Government, Society

Minister for Education and Skills underlines Irish Presidency priority of strengthening Economic and Monetary Union for key EU policy makers

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, is this evening (Wednesday 27th February) addressing top EU policy makers in Brussels on the Irish Presidency priorities of stability, jobs and growth and the theme of “The Three … Read the full press release →

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

Asia-Pacific to drive demand for bigger and more efficient aircraft

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Demand for nearly 10,000 new aircraft, including over 3,800 widebodies Blagnac,  28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Asia-Pacific airlines will lead global demand for larger and more eco-efficient aircraft types over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, France, Investment, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel