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The Supervisory Board of K+S Aktiengesellschaft will propose new shareholder representatives for election on the Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2013

Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2013 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Supervisory Board of K+S Aktiengesellschaft will propose to the Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2013 that Dr. Annette Messemer and Wesley Clark be newly elected to the Supervisory … Read the full press release

Commission urges Member States to implement International Labour Organisation 2011 Workers Convention

Brussels, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has presented a proposal for a Council Decision authorising Member States to ratify the International Labour Organisation 2011 Convention concerning decent work for domestic workers (Convention No. 189). Countries ratifying the ILO Convention agree … Read the full press release

Enea AB Notice of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The shareholders in Enea AB (publ), corp. id. no. 556209-7146, (the ”Company”), are hereby invited to attend the annual general meeting (“AGM”) to be held on Wednesday April 10, 2013, at 4 p.m. at Kista Science Tower, … Read the full press release

Walter Rothensteiner, Generaldirektor der Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG (RZB) feierte am 7. März 2013 seinen 60. Geburtstag

Zahlreiche Gäste gratulieren dem RZB-Generaldirektor Breites Wirken in Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Walter Rothensteiner, Generaldirektor der Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG (RZB) und Generalanwalt des Österreichischen Raiffeisenverbandes (ÖRV), feierte am 7. März 2013 seinen 60. Geburtstag. Auf Einladung von … Read the full press release

Twenty first summit between the European Union and Japan (Tokyo – 25 March 2013)

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 25 March in Tokyo, Herman Van Rompuy, President of the European Council, and José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, will meet Japanese Prime Minister Abe for the twenty first summit between the European Union … Read the full press release

ABB named one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute

ABB recognized for demonstrated leadership in ethical business practices Zurich, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB, the power and automation technology group, was named by the Ethisphere Institute, a leading international organization dedicated to best practices in business ethics, to its 2013 list … Read the full press release

Actavis launched Montelukast tablets immediately after patents expired in Europe

Zug, Switzerland, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Actavis, Inc. (NYSE: ACT) has launched Montelukast tablets immediately after patent expiry in Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK. In Austria, Actavis started pricing and reimbursement on Day … Read the full press release

MEPs: Safeguarding public pensions to ensure decent living standards for all in old age must remain a priority

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Safeguarding public pensions to ensure decent living standards for all in old age must remain a priority, MEPs stress in a resolution adopted on Thursday. They also call for the development of supplementary pension schemes and longer … Read the full press release

Jean-Claude Trichet: EIB is playing an “important” role helping the European economy adapt to new realities

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — According to Jean-Claude Trichet, the former president of the European Central Bank, the EIB is playing an “important” role helping the European economy adapt to new realities. He also underlines the support we have given small and … Read the full press release

“Intershop Mobile Commerce” Helps Online Retailers Deliver Individual Shopping Experiences on Smartphones, Tablets and Other Mobile Devices

Online retailers rely on Intershop technology and expertise when it comes to implementing a successful mobile commerce strategy Page content, product data and marketing campaigns automatically adapt to different types of mobile devices “Intershop Mobile Commerce” is an integral part … Read the full press release

Statement of Conference of Presidents on Cyprus banking sector

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the Open Conference of Presidents in the European Parliament on 20 March 2013 on the outcome of the Spring European Council where the issue of the Cyprus banking sector was raised, European Parliament President Martin Schulz … Read the full press release

An impressive total of 22 red dot award-winning product designs for Philips

Eindhoven, The Netherlands, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is proud to announce its 22 winners of the prestigious ‘red dot award: product design 2013’ The red dot jury awarded the winning designs from Philips’ Consumer Lifestyle, … Read the full press release

Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) / France: 75 millions d’euros pour optimiser la fluidité et la sécurité des autoroutes

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Améliorer la fluidité et la sécurité des autoroutes tout en renforçant la protection de l’environnement, tel fut l’objectif du contrat de financement d’un montant de 75 millions d’euros, signé ce jeudi 21 mars 2013 à Dijon … Read the full press release

Intershop Customer Unieuro is awarded “Best Electronics Webshop 2012” for its online store unieuro.it

Italy’s second-largest consumer electronics retailer is awarded “Best Electronics Webshop 2012” for its online store unieuro.it Unieuro’s e-commerce presence is powered by Intershop Jena, Germany, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Intershop customer Unieuro is the winner of the prestigious Italian Retail Award … Read the full press release

LUKOIL published consolidated US GAAP financial statements for 2012

LUKOIL NET INCOME REACHED RECORD $11.0 BILLION IN 2012, FREE CASH FLOW AMOUNTED TO $6.4 BILLION 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — LUKOIL has published consolidated US GAAP financial statements for 2012. The Company’s 2012 net income rose by 6.2% and reached record $11,004 million. EBITDA (earnings … Read the full press release

The European Commission launched a public consultation on how to improve access to justice for consumers and small businesses in small-scale cross-border disputes

Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today launched a public consultation on how to improve access to justice for consumers and small businesses in small-scale cross-border disputes. The European Small Claims Procedure offers a cheap and easy way to resolve cross-border … Read the full press release

MEPs want to close all loopholes in Air passenger rights

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Transport MEPs welcomed the proposal to update air passengers’ rights tabled by the Commission on 13 March but insisted that it include rules on hand luggage and solutions for passengers stranded if an airline goes bankrupt, in … Read the full press release

Philippe Maystadt appointed Special Adviser to enhance EU’s role in promoting high quality accounting standards

Commissioner Barnier appoints Philippe Maystadt as Special Adviser to enhance EU’s role in promoting high quality accounting standards Brussels, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Commissioner for Internal Market and Services Michel Barnier has today appointed Philippe Maystadt, former President of the European … Read the full press release

Lufthansa Supervisory Board approves major Airbus order

100 A320 Family aircraft and two additional A380s Third A380 order from the German flag carrier Blagnac, 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Lufthansa’s Supervisory Board has approved the acquisition of 100 A320 Family aircraft (35 A320neo, 35 A321neo and 30 A320ceo with … Read the full press release

The European Investment Bank is lending EUR 100m to the Student Loan Centre in Hungary

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 100 million to the Student Loan Centre (Diákhitel Központ) in Hungary to be on-lent to students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees at Hungarian higher education institutions. Mr Wilhelm Molterer, … Read the full press release