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Eesti Pank: The employment rate last year was similar to the level of 2006

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Data from Statistics Estonia show that the number of employed rose in the last quarter of 2012 by 1.7%, though in seasonally adjusted terms, the employment rate was below the rate for the third quarter. Almost all … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Estonia, Financial, Government

Supervisory Board of Okean Shipyard in Nikolaev Appoints Vasiliy Fedin as the Company’s President

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Kiev, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Supervisory Board of Okean Shipyard (Nikolaev City) has appointed Vasiliy Fedin as the company’s President. The company’s management body approved the respective decision on 4 February. On the same day, the Supervisory Board accepted Vladimir … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Ukraine

Speech: Putting a modern regional policy in place for Western Greece: Commissioner Johannes Hahn spells out how cohesion funds can help regional recovery

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Johannes Hahn – Commissioner for Regional Policy Patras, Western Greece – Meeting with local and business representatives Patras, Western Greece, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner Hahn is on the second leg of his “tour” of all 13 Greek regions to help make the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Investment, Politics

CESVIMAP ha formado en 30 años a más de 50.000 alumnos de todo el mundo

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Más de 50.000 alumnos se han formado en el Centro de Experimentación y Seguridad Vial de MAPFRE (CESVIMAP) en sus 30 años de existencia. El Centro, que abrió sus puertas en 1983, combina la investigación en reparación … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Education, Financial, Insurance, Spain

Minister Coveney opens major BioEconomy Stakeholders Conference at Dublin Castle

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, today opened a major Stakeholder Conference on the Bioeconomy in Dublin Castle. The conference – “Bioeconomy in the EU: Achievements and Directions for the Future” was jointly organised by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Society

New milestone: Russia’s first floating nuclear power plant

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The installation of two 300-tonne tanks has taken the project to build Russia’s first floating nuclear power plant a step further towards completion. The tanks, which provide a shielded housing for the reactor vessels and their cooling … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Russia, Technology

Eurocopter books a new EC135 helicopter order in India and delivers another to an Indian operator

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

A record nine units of Eurocopter’s EC135 was sold in 2012, making it the most sought-after light twin-engine helicopter in India. The growing popularity of the EC135 in India was further demonstrated by a new order from one Indian customer … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Technology

Smart-Holding and Shareholders of BM Bank Settled Terms of Deal

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Kiev, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Smart-Holding and the shareholders of BM Bank (Kiev) have signed a memorandum with indicative terms of the transaction for purchase and sale of 100% shares in the financial institution. The CEO of Smart-Holding, Alexey Pertin, and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Ukraine

Eesti Pank: Corporate borrowing ability has increased

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Increased sales turnover and investments of companies have increased their need for financing. The growth in profits has helped companies to fund their investments partly from internal sources, while reinvested profit has boosted companies’ equity. Due to greater … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Estonia, Financial, Government

Financial Transaction Tax under Enhanced Cooperation: Commission sets out the details

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Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The details of the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) to be implemented under enhanced cooperation have been set out in a proposal adopted by the Commission today. As requested by the 11 Member States1 that will proceed with this … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics

Rezidor announces the Park Inn by Radisson Troyitska, Kyiv, Ukraine

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announces the Park Inn by Radisson Troyitska, Kyiv in Ukraine. The property will be located in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Travel, Ukraine

Minister for European Affairs presents Presidency priorities to EESC

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Minister of State for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton TD, today presented the Irish Presidency priorities to the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) plenary meeting in Brussels. 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In her remarks, Minister Creighton highlighted the Irish Presidency’s focus … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics

BMps’ clarification regarding press reports

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In response to reports by some press agencies today concerning the items discussed by the BoD in the course of its meeting on 6 February 2013, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena clarifies that there are no … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Italy

Financial Transaction Tax through Enhanced Cooperation: Questions and Answers

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Financial Transaction Tax through Enhanced Cooperation: Questions and Answers (see also IP/13/115) Why has the Commission proposed a Financial Transaction Tax for implementation through enhanced cooperation? The Commission initially proposed a Financial Transaction Tax to be implemented by … Read the full press release →

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

International media coverage for the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013

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Followed by more than 6 billion TV viewers worldwide1, the Orange Africa Cup of Nations is the major sport event in Africa. 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SABC, Host Broadcaster of the Competition, provide the event TV production with the highest international … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, France, Media, Sports

MAPFRE ASSISTANCE lanza dos nuevos productos en Uruguay

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Comercializa un servicio de Extensión de Garantía para electrodomésticos y otro contra el uso fraudulento de tarjetas de crédito 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MAPFRE ASSISTANCE ha lanzado en Uruguay dos nuevos productos: Extensión de Garantía para electrodomésticos y Tarjeta Blindada, con … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Spain

Rosatom may localize up to 65% of N-power output in South Africa

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15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Russia’s State Nuclear Corporation Rosatom, which plans to bid in a nuclear tender in South Africa, may build up localization of nuclear power output in this country to 65% from 40% if it gets big commercial contracts … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia

CASSIDIAN APPOINTS PETER GUTSMIEDL AS FIRST HEAD OF ASIA-PACIFIC

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

New role complements existing position as India CEO Cassidian sees considerable growth potential in Asia India operations set to expand into regional hub 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has appointed Peter Gutsmiedl as the company’s head of operations in Asia-Pacific. Gutsmiedl … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Germany, Management, Security & Safety, Technology

A350 XWB’s Trent XWB engine achieves EASA type certification

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Engine certification paves the way for A350 XWB first flight in the summer Blagnac,  15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Airbus A350 XWB programme has achieved yet another important milestone with the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) award of the Engine Type … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Technology

Signing ceremony of the International Agreement on the establishment of the Unified Patent Court

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Signing ceremony of the International Agreement on the establishment of the Unified Patent Court Tuesday, 19 February at +/- 14.15 Justus Lipsius building – Brussels Photo/TV opportunity: Meeting point: press centre info point at 14.00. Access … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics, Science