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EBRD signs host country agreement with Arab Republic of Egypt

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD and the Arab Republic of Egypt have signed an agreement in Cairo which is an important first step for the EBRD to set up a permanent Resident Office in the country after ratification by the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, United Kingdom

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Marks and Spencer Group plc 2013 Annual Report Announced

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In compliance with Listing Rule 9.6.1, the Company has today submitted a copy of the following documents to the UK Listing Authority, which will shortly be available for inspection via the National Storage Mechanism which can be … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Management, Retail, United Kingdom

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EC cleared Virgin Atlantic joint acquisition by Delta (49%) and Virgin Group (51%)

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Brussels, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of joint control over Virgin Atlantic by Delta and Virgin Group. Delta will replace Singapore Airlines as a 49% minority shareholder in Virgin Atlantic, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

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Hexagon’s HxGN LIVE international conference in Las Vegas attracted more than 3 500 attendees from over 70 countries

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Hexagon AB, leading global provider of design, measurement and visualisation technologies, commenced its third annual international conference, HxGN LIVE, on 4 June at MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, USA. Welcoming more than 3 500 attendees from over … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Marketing, Sweden, Technology

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H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB to join The Circular Economy 100 and The Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — H&M today announced that we will join The Circular Economy 100 and The Ellen MacArthur Foundation as a member for the next three years to help accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Other members are companies … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, Management, Non Profit, Retail, Society, Sweden

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Mirko Wollrab appointed HSH Nordbank head of the communications

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Hamburg/Kiel, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Effective 1 August 2013, Mirko Wollrab (43) is to take over as Head of the Communications division at HSH Nordbank. This includes the Bank’s media and public relations, internal communications and marketing activities. In this position … Read the full press release →

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Sustainable aviation biofuels partnership created between Airbus, Air France, Safran and Total

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Le Bourget, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the Paris Air Show 2013, Airbus, Air France, Safran and Total organized the “Joining our Energies – Biofuel Initiative France” flight to illustrate the French industry’s technical capacity to integrate aeronautical biofuels. The four players … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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EIB provides $150M loan to Vnesheconombank Russia

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending USD 150 million to Vnesheconombank (VEB) to finance its participation in the International Fund to Support Entrepreneurship that is being set up by VEB and KfW. EIB funds will enable … Read the full press release →

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German Justice Minister Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger, EPO President Benoît Battistelli discussed the future unitary patent

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Munich, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — German Federal Minister of Justice Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger met with European Patent Office (EPO) President Benoît Battistelli at the EPO headquarters in Munich today to discuss developments in the European patent system, and in particular the future … Read the full press release →

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Renewable energy private equity fund EnerCap closed EUR 50.56M debt financing for 42MW Croatia windfarm

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Prague, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EnerCap Power Fund, a private equity fund focusing on the renewable energy and environmental sectors in Central and Eastern Europe has closed the financing for the 42MW first phase of its Obrovac windfarm located in western … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Investment

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ULJANIK Shipyard delivered Yard 497 “Bartolomeu Dias” to Luxembourg Company Jan De Nul

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ULJANIK Shipyard on 16th May delivered to the Luxembourg Company Jan De Nul S.A. Capellen D.D. Luxembourg yard 497 named «Bartolomeu Dias». It is the second constructed Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger of 26,000 tonnes deadweight, length 147.6 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Croatia, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Luxembourg, Transportation & Logistics

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EC approved regions of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein guarantee provided to German bank HSH Nordbank

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Brussels, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission has provisionally approved the restoring of the guarantee provided by the regions of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein in favour of HSH Nordbank from EUR 7 billion to the original framework of EUR 10 billion under … Read the full press release →

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AstraZeneca selects Cambridge Biomedical Campus for its new global R&D centre and corporate headquarters

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

Move brings AstraZeneca’s small molecule and MedImmune’s biologics research and development together at purpose-built facility on Cambridge Biomedical Campus 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AstraZeneca today announced that its new UK-based global research and development centre and corporate headquarters will be located … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Healthcare, Management, Pharma & Biotech, Science, United Kingdom

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Lundbeck to further optimize its commercial structure to improve its ability to launch new medicines

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

Lundbeck aims to further improve its ability to launch new medicines through a new commercial structure. The initiative could lead to a reduction of around 50-55 positions in Europe. Valby, 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — H. Lundbeck A/S (Lundbeck) plans to further … Read the full press release →

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Kalmar to attend TOC Container Supply Chain Exhibition and Conference Rotterdam 25-27 June 2013

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is participating in the TOC Container Supply Chain Exhibition and Conference in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on 25-27 June 2013. This year, Kalmar is proud to introduce a new generation of counterbalanced equipment to … Read the full press release →

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Vestas secured 4-year service contract renewal from We Energies of Wisconsin, USA

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vestas has secured a four-year service and maintenance renewal from We Energies for a combined 180 wind turbines at three wind power plants in Wisconsin, USA. The renewal contract, which begins near the end of 2013, covers … Read the full press release →

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EC calls for applications for experts to identify safe and fair contract terms to boost cloud computing

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

Brussels, 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has launched today a call for applications for experts to work on identifying safe and fair contract terms for cloud computing services. The experts will help identifying options for addressing concerns of consumers and companies, who … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Technology, Telecom

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EU Court of Justice Judgment in Bundeswettbewerbsbehörde, Bundeskartellanwalt v Schenker & Co. and Others Case

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

Legal advice given by a law firm or a decision of a national competition authority does not exempt an undertaking from anti-competitive conduct or from imposition of a fine Luxembourg, 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — National competition authorities may by way of exception refrain from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Law, Luxembourg, Transportation & Logistics

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Aerospace materials and logistics provider ThyssenKrupp Aerospace moved to new building near Marseille, France

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aerospace materials and logistics provider ThyssenKrupp Aerospace has moved to a new building at Vitrolles near Marseille, mainly dedicated to supporting a major customer in the area. During the official inauguration event on June 11nd, ThyssenKrupp … Read the full press release →

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Selex ES lands €5M worth contract to equip German Navy

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a contract worth €5 Million (£4.2 Million) by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defence to supply a number of Titan 385ES-HD turrets for German Navy (Deutsche Marine) Sea Lynx Mk88A helicopters. … Read the full press release →

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