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Skanska has been awarded a contract to operate and maintain oil fields in the department of Casanare, Colombia

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska to operate and maintain oil and gas installations in Colombia for USD 51 M, about SEK 331 M. The contract is a joint venture with a local company. The total amount of the contract is USD 70 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Sweden

The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the joint-venture between Allianz SE and VW Financial Services AG

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint-venture between Allianz SE and VW Financial Services AG. Allianz SE (Germany) is an international insurance and financial services provider. VW Financial … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Insurance, Law

Nordic Aviation Capital confirms that it has leased one ATR 72-500, MSN 789 to Airlinair

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft. NAC is the largest turboprop lessor in the world. The company provides aircraft … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

STRABAG: Neuer Nutzer für das „Büro am Kulturpark“

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Der Projektentwickler STRABAG Real Estate kann für sein neues Wiesbadener Bürogebäude „Büro am Kulturpark“ an der Mainzer Straße zwei neue Mieter verzeichnen: Ab Ende 2013 werden als Hauptmieter das Pharmaunternehmen AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co KG sowie … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Real Estate

EU stands ready to support developing countries realize the benefits of a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

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Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht have joined forces to help secure a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement as part of global efforts to increase trade’s contribution to development. The EU’s support … Read the full press release →

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

Mobile World Congress: Nokia announced a range of new applications for Nokia Lumia and Nokia Asha devices

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Latest imaging, location and social applications deliver many features unique to Nokia – Burton and GoPro build exclusive experiences using Nokia imaging technology enablers – Exclusive Foursquare for Nokia Lumia app leverages voice integration and augmented reality technology – WhatsApp … Read the full press release →

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

Zumtobel AG nine-month report (May 2012 – January 2013)

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Weak business environment impacts on Zumtobel Group, but structural adjustment measures take effect Continued dynamic growth with LED products (plus 55.4%) Group revenues fade by 1.8% to EUR 946.5 million (prior year: EUR 964.2 million) Adjusted EBIT totals EUR 29.5 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial

The European Investment Bank today priced its second new benchmark Euro Area Reference Note (EARN) of 2013.

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Strong Asian and central bank demand for EIB EUR 4bn 7-year EARN Transaction driven by strong demand from Asia and central banks, complemented by granular distribution to European investors Refreshes yield curve with a liquid size 7-year EARN 8-3-2013 — … Read the full press release →

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

Meeting between Russian and Vietnamese business circles organised by VTB

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 28 February — 1 March 2013, a meeting between Russian and Vietnamese business circles was organised under the auspices of VTB Bank. During their visit to Vietnam, leading VTB managers met with representatives of the national leadership. First Deputy President and Chairman … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Russia

Skanska UK has acquired a highways operations and maintenance business from Atkins for GBP18M

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8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska UK has acquired a highways operations and maintenance business from Atkins for GBP 18 M, about SEK 186 M on a debt free basis. Of this, GBP 2 M, about SEK 21 M, is deferred and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Sweden, United Kingdom

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Exim Bank signed a EUR 150 million loan to mitigate climate change in India

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Exim Bank signed a EUR 150 million loan for financing investments that will contribute to the mitigation of climate change. The EIB loan will make long term financing available for investments … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg, Society

Norwegian web newspaper Nettavisen, which is owned by Egmont and Amedia, has achieved its best result ever

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In Norway, Nettavisen, which is an exclusively internet-based newspaper, came out of 2012 with a profit of 8.5 million Norwegian Kroner before taxes. The turnover was approximately 85 million NOK and even though the exact numbers are … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Internet & Online, Marketing, Media, Norway, Technology

Karel De Gucht: EU-Vietnam Trade Negotiations: Renovation and Openness

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Public Administration / Hanoi, Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam,  8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Professors, Students, Ladies and gentlemen, More open economies and more open societies are the reality of today’s world. Faster and radically innovative communications … Read the full press release →

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

New Composition of the Board of Directors of Sanofi

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Paris, France, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At its meeting held on March 5, 2013, the Board of Directors of Sanofi decided to propose the appointment of a new independent Director, Mrs. Fabienne Lecorvaisier, during the General Shareholders’ meeting of May 3, 2013. … Read the full press release →

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

Štefan Füle welcomed the deal on Ljubljanska Banka (Slovenia-Croatia)

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels,  8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle welcomed the news from Ljubljana and Zagreb that a mutually acceptable solution to the Ljubljanska Banka issue has been found. “I consider this to be a good … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Slovenia

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one ATR 42-600, MSN 1004 to Seacons Trading Pte. Ltd.

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft. NAC is the largest turboprop lessor in the world. The company provides aircraft … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Commission proposes €3.9 million from Globalisation Fund to help former tobacco workers in Austria

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to provide Austria with €3.9 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 270 workers made redundant by Austria Tabak GmbH and by 14 suppliers and downstream producers with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government

Mobile World Congress: Nokia announced plans to extend high-end innovations to more people in more markets

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

– Nokia Lumia 720 and Nokia Lumia 520 deliver high-end Lumia innovation to more affordable price points – Nokia 105 and the Nokia 301 add aspirational Lumia experiences to mobile phones – HERE expands its reach – Developers gain access to exclusive Nokia technology – Nokia and Microsoft sharpen focus … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Internet & Online, Marketing, Spain, Technology, Telecom

The European Commission proposed €3.6 million from Globalisation Fund for former workers of Agile S.r.l. in Italy

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

Employment: Commission proposes €3.6 million from Globalisation Fund for former workers of Agile S.r.l. in Italy Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to provide Italy with €3.6 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Italy, Society, Technology

Environment: What should we do about plastic waste? New Green Paper opens EU-wide reflection

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Plastic has become an unavoidable material in our modern world. Plastics are versatile and durable, but this durability can make disposal problematic. A Green Paper published by the European Commission today aims to launch a structured discussion … Read the full press release →

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