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Value of Pöyry’s share-based incentive plan for the year 2013

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 7 March 2013 the Board of Directors of Pöyry PLC has resolved on the number of shares of the plan for key personnel for the year 2013. The rewards to be paid on the basis of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial

Notice of Annual General Meeting of Husqvarna AB

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The shareholders of Husqvarna AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting, which will be held at 4 p.m. on Thursday April 11, 2013, at the Elmia Congress Centre, the Hammarskjöld Hall, Elmiavägen 15 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Management, Sweden

Karel De Gucht: A negotiating mandate for a trade and investment agreement with the United States

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Strasbourg, 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commissioner for Trade Karel De Gucht: A negotiating mandate for a trade and investment agreement with the United States Ladies and gentlemen: thank you for coming here today. The European Commission has this afternoon given its green … Read the full press release →

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

Philips receives 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration to market its innovative EchoNavigator live image-guidance tool (EchoNavigator)

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

Global introduction1 of innovative imaging tool designed to support the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, including structural heart disease repairs, without the need for open heart surgery World-first technology that provides a new dimension to interventional imaging by combining live X-ray and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Government, Healthcare, Netherlands, Science, Technology

Minister Bruton: Agreement of draft mandate for EU-US trade talks will be a key step

Posted on 14, March 2013 by

New study says EU-US deal could boost EU exports by €220bn 14-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The agreement today of the European Commission’s draft mandate for the new trade talks with the US is a significant development, according to Minister for Jobs, … Read the full press release →

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

European Commission: the economic crisis is expected to have a major impact on the drugs market

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The economic crisis is expected to have a major impact on the drugs market, for example through an increase of demand for illicit drugs, according to the findings of a study published today by the European … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Society

Philips announces the launch of its IntelliSpace eCareManager 3.9 health care platform

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Philips introduces breakthrough graphical dashboard to advance its eICU telehealth offering New Orleans, La., USA, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announces the launch of its IntelliSpace eCareManager 3.9 health care platform, powered by orb, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Healthcare, Netherlands, Technology

Pre-summit debate: austerity versus growth, concerns about Hungary

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Excessive austerity is stifling growth, yet the EU cannot simply spend its way out of the crisis, MEPs admitted in Wednesday’s debate on efforts to revive the EU economy, held with a view to the Spring European Council starting on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Hungary, Politics, Society

Atos Worldline announces major developments in its Sips e-payment platform

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Leading the way in the fully cross-channel buying journey 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in hi-tech transactional services, announces major developments in its Sips e-payment platform. This payment solution is number one on the European market with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Security & Safety, Technology

Apoyo Logístico Aéreo will expand its fleet of EC135s ordering a third helicopter for its all-Eurocopter inventory of light twin-engine rotorcraft

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Mexican operator Apoyo Logístico Aéreo will expand its fleet of EC135s for operations to off-shore oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, ordering a third helicopter for its all- Eurocopter inventory of light twin-engine rotorcraft Las Vegas, Nevada, 13-3-2013 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France

Parliament’s mandate to negotiate the EU budget for 2014-2020 with the EU member states’ Irish Presidency was approved in a resolution on Wednesday

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Long-term EU budget negotiations: EP sets out its stance 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Parliament’s mandate to negotiate the EU budget for 2014-2020 with the EU member states’ Irish Presidency was approved in a resolution on Wednesday. Parliament rejects the 8 February … Read the full press release →

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

NOTICE of the Annual General Meeting of FLSmidth & Co. A/S

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Company Announcement to the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority No. 04-2013, 11 March 2013 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Board of Directors hereby calls the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 5 April 2013 at 16.00 (CET) at Radisson Blu … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Management

The Casino group releases its 2012 consolidated financial statements

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Paris, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Casino group releases its 2012 consolidated financial statements. They are available on the Group’s website : http://www.groupe-casino.fr/IMG/pdf/Etats_financiers_consolides_2012.pdf The English version of these consolidated financial statements will be available next week. This release does not constitute an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, France

Decisions made by the Annual General Meeting of Pöyry PLC

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) of Pöyry PLC was held on 7 March 2013. The AGM adopted Pöyry PLC’s annual accounts and granted the members of the Board of Directors and the persons that acted as President … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Management

Husqvarna Group to invest SEK 1 billion in a new production facility for manufacturing of chainsaw chains in Huskvarna, Sweden

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Husqvarna Group has decided to invest in a new production facility for manufacturing of chainsaw chains in Huskvarna, Sweden, where the Group already manufactures professional chainsaws, brush cutters and trimmers. The Group will also invest in expanded … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Sweden, Technology

Philips: First full-field digital mammography (FFDM) imaging to set the stage for future Single-Shot Spectral Imaging applications

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

First full-field digital mammography (FFDM) imaging to set the stage for future Single-Shot Spectral Imaging applications Andover, Mass., 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announces 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Government, Healthcare, Netherlands, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology

Siim Kallas on passenger rights revision

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Vice-President Siim Kallas press statement on passenger rights revision Brussels, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good morning everyone. I hate being stranded at the airport. And I am sure most, if not all of you, hate it too. It’s bad enough if you … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Politics, Society, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Shortlist for global 2nd IT Challenge on Connected Car – 15 teams from universities across the world will be judged by panel with Renault and Atos

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

The continued hunt for the IT stars of the future – Atos announces shortlist for global 2nd IT Challenge on Connected Car Paris, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Atos, an international IT services company and Worldwide IT Partner for the International … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Education, France, Internet & Online, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Nokia is filing its annual report on Form 20-F for 2012 with the US SEC revealing additional information on its agreement with Microsoft

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Espoo, Finland, 13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nokia announced that it is today filing its annual report on Form 20-F for 2012 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In the report, Nokia reiterates longer-term financial targets, and provides additional information in … Read the full press release →

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

Multiannual Financial Framework: Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore commits to working with EP for agreement in first half of 2013, in the interests of jobs and growth

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following today’s resolution by the European Parliament on the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework, the Irish Presidency acknowledged the Parliament’s views and committed to step up negotiations in the weeks ahead. Tánaiste – Another step has now been … Read the full press release →

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