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Business Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Mr Koen Geens was appointed Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Belgium

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the resignation of Mr Steven Vanackere, Mr Koen Geens was appointed Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Belgium and took office on 6 March 2013. Mr GEENS also becomes EIB Governor for the Kingdom of … Read the full press release

Atos Worldline chosen by ING-DiBa to handle its portfolio of more than 1.2 million credit cards for a further five years

Frankfurt, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in hi-tech transactional services, has been chosen by ING-DiBa to handle its portfolio of more than 1.2 million credit cards for a further five years. ING-DiBa, Germany’s third-largest retail bank with 7.5 … Read the full press release

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Siemens have entered into a Settlement Agreement

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Siemens have entered into a Settlement Agreement that addresses alleged past violations of the EIB Anti-Fraud Policy in connection with projects financed by the EIB. The Agreement follows an investigation carried … Read the full press release

AREVA AND KOBE STEEL DELIVER THE FIRST DRY STORAGE CASKS FOR SPENT FUELS OF FUKUSHIMA DAIICHI NUCLEAR POWER PLANT

15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — TransNuclear Ltd., a joint-venture between AREVA and Kobe Steel Ltd., has just delivered to Tokyo Electric Power Co., Ltd (TEPCO) the first three metallic casks for the dry storage of spent fuels stored in the common pool … Read the full press release

President Herman Van Rompuy Remarks following the European Council

Brussels, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We just concluded the first evening of our traditional Spring Council. This time each year, we meet to set the direction on how best to guide our national and European economic policies. Tonight, in view of our … Read the full press release

International Dental Show in Cologne: Royal Philips Electronics will launch a range of innovations to help improve oral health

Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Cologne, Germany, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At this year’s International Dental Show, the world’s largest dental show in Cologne, Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) will launch a range of innovations to help improve oral health: … Read the full press release

Atos signed a 3-year framework agreement with Shell to provide both IT and non IT services

Utrecht, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos, an international IT services company, today announced that it has signed a 3-year framework agreement with Shell to provide both IT and non IT services to support its business activities in the Netherlands. As preferred supplier, … Read the full press release

Viviane Reding: Verbraucherrechte im Web 2.0 – Herausforderungen für die europäische Politik

Viviane Reding – Vizepräsidentin der Europäischen Kommission, EU-Justizkommissarin Moderne Verbraucherpolitik in der digitalen Zukunft/Berlin Berlin, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Liebe Frau Puttrich, meine Damen und Herren, ich danke Ihnen für die Einladung zu diesem “EU-Tag” der Verbraucherschutzministerkonferenz. Dass Sie den “EU-Tag” unter das Motto … Read the full press release

The European Commission reports on progress in fight against protectionism

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission is today able to report about some success in its strategy to fight global trade barriers. The efforts of the European Commission to fight protectionism over the last year bear fruit and could create better … Read the full press release

SAF Tehnika JSC announce a release of Spectrum Compact, the world’s first powerful handheld microwave spectrum analyzer

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SAF Tehnika JSC (NASDAQ OMX Riga: SAF1R), leading carrier-class point-to-point microwave radio manufacturer announce a release of Spectrum Compact, the world’s first powerful handheld microwave spectrum analyzer. It is designed specifically for the comfortable outdoor use and is … Read the full press release

European Commission takes action to strengthen enforcement against marketing scams

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today, the European Commission outlined a series of actions to tackle aggressive commercial practices across the EU such as fake ‘free’ offers, ‘bait and switch’ advertising for products which cannot be supplied, and exhortation of children. Five … Read the full press release

AREVA 2012 ANNUAL RESULTS: SIGNIFICANT TURNAROUND IN PERFORMANCE ONE YEAR AFTER LAUNCHING THE ACTION 2016 PLAN

Backlog renewed over the year 2012 to €45.4bn thanks to the increase in nuclear order intake Sales revenue growth: €9.342bn (+5.3% vs. 2011), led by nuclear and renewables operations Very sharp upturn in EBITDA(1): €1.007bn (+€586m vs. 2011) Very net … Read the full press release

President Herman Van Rompuy Opening remarks at the European Council

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Welcome to this Spring European Council. Every year this season, we meet to inspect our economic situation, our prospects; and we set the direction on how best to guide our national and European policies. It’s called the “Spring Council”, … Read the full press release

The European Commission proposes rules to make Youth Employment Initiative a reality

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has proposed operational rules to implement the Youth Employment Initiative to combat youth unemployment. The Youth Employment Initiative was proposed by the 7-8 February 2013 European Council with a budget of €6 billion for the … Read the full press release

P&T LUXGSM announces seven new HD channels on “Tële vun der Post”

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — P&T LUXGSM announces seven new HD channels on “Tële vun der Post”, thereby bringing the total number of HD channels to 46. IPTV from P&T LUXGSM now offers 127 channels in the basic package, including 26 HD … Read the full press release

Pöyry PLC awarded significant assignment by CMPC Celulose Riograndense for the expansion of its a pulp mill project in Brazil

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pöyry has been awarded an assignment by CMPC Celulose Riograndense for the expansion of the company’s Guaiba pulp mill in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. The assignment consists of Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services … Read the full press release

An in-depth study by the Centre for Economic Policy Research, London outlines benefits of EU-US trade agreement

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An in-depth study by the Centre for Economic Policy Research, London, on the potential effects of the EU-US Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership has been released today. It takes a detailed look at current transatlantic trade and … Read the full press release

Atos Worldline launches its product range for connected vehicles

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in high tech transactional services, launches its product range for connected vehicles. Using its cloud and pay-per-use expertise, vehicle drivers will be offered new services combining mobility and telematics. The automobile industry … Read the full press release

The European Commission agreed the draft mandate for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement with the United States

Brussels, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today agreed the draft mandate for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement with the United States, effectively firing the starting gun for what is hoped to be a relatively quick negotiation. The draft … Read the full press release

Phoenix Heli-flight will soon welcome two new AS350 B2’s, an EC135 twin-engine aircraft and signs MOU for the first Canadian EC145 T2

Heli-Expo, Las Vegas,  14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “The AS350 B2’s are a favorite of our clients and we needed to increase our capacity to satisfy the demand for this aircraft”, sited Paul Spring, President and CEO of Phoenix Heli-Flight. The new … Read the full press release