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Eesti Pank: The share of electricity in production costs should not give rise to broad-based price growth

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14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As had been expected the consumer price index underwent a one-off jump in January. The price level increased by 0.7% from the previous month and price growth was 3.4% in annual terms. The price of electricity was … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Estonia, Financial, Government

Rezidor signed four new hotel projects and opened five new hotels in Q4-2012

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14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group signed four new hotels with over 1,200 rooms and opened five new hotels with 1,100 rooms in the fourth quarter of 2012. Year-to-date, the group added 30 hotels with 7,100 rooms to its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Real Estate, Travel

Global Standards Experts Gather in Dublin for EU Presidency Event

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In the future, common household devices such as the kitchen fridge will be able to act independently, take over day-to-day tasks such as ordering grocery shopping online, and even acquire their own personality… 14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This is one of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Industrial, Ireland, Law, Science, Technology

BMPS: Relating to “Alexandria”, “Santorini” and “Nota Italia”, an overall impact of €730 million as of 31 December 2012, gross of any eventual tax effect

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14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Improvement of the Bank’s forecast results for the financial years considered under the Business Plan (2012 – 2015) and successive financial years Strong capital base with pro forma Core Tier 1 as at September 30, 2012 at … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Italy

Transition of the financial system in the wake of the financial crisis – Speech by Peter Praet, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB

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Speech by Peter Praet, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the 8th annual European Market Liquidity Conference of the Association of Financial Markets in Europe, London London, 14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Introduction It is a pleasure for me to give … Read the full press release →

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

SPORTFIVE appointed as exclusive sponsorship marketing agency for Nitro Circus Live for the sale of the marketing rights to its European tour

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14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As part of a multi-year contract, SPORTFIVE, a subsidiary of Lagardère Unlimited and the international leader in sports marketing, has been appointed as exclusive agent for Nitro Circus Live, the youth entertainment phenomenon, to manage the sale … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Entertainment, France, Marketing, Media, Sports

Commissioner Oettinger welcomes the signature of the intergovernmental agreement on TAP

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Brussels, 14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger welcomed today’s signature of a tri-lateral intergovernmental agreement (IGA) as an essential step in the preparation of the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline project (TAP). TAP is an important gas pipeline between Italy, Albania and Greece with a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Albania, Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Greece, Italy, Politics, Technology

MAPFRE: Nuevo Policlínico SALUD 4 en Gijón

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14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MAPFRE inaugura el miércoles, 13 de febrero, un nuevo Policlínico Salud 4 en Gijón. El acto tendrá lugar a las 13:30 horas en las instalaciones del centro, situado en la C/ Capua, número 29. Al encuentro asistirán Carmen Moriyón, Alcaldesa de Gijón, Francisco J. Marco … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Healthcare, Insurance, Society, Spain

European Union and United States to launch negotiations for a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership

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Brussels, 14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU and US have decided to take their economic relationship to a higher level by agreeing to launch negotiations for a comprehensive trade and investment agreement. When negotiations are completed, this EU-US agreement would be the … Read the full press release →

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

AKME-Engineering & KomplektEnergo sign Turbine contract for heavy metal SMR

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14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Russian plans to build a metal-cooled small modular fast reactor have taken a step forward with the signing of contracts to develop, manufacture and supply steam turbines for both experimental and commercial units. Power engineering company KomplektEnergo … Read the full press release →

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

Statement from United States President Barack Obama, European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European Commission President José Manuel Barroso

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Brussels/ Washington, 14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “We, the Leaders of the United States and the European Union, are pleased to announce that, based on recommendations from the U.S.-EU High Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth co-chaired by United States Trade Representative Kirk and … Read the full press release →

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

Telenor Group: Fourth quarter 2012: Strong close to an eventful year

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In the fourth quarter of 2012, Telenor Group reported revenues of NOK 26.0 billion, representing an organic revenue growth of 5%. EBITDA before other items was NOK 8.2 billion, EBITDA margin was 31.5 %, and operating cash flow was NOK … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Norway, Technology, Telecom

Eurocopter highlights its 30 years of commitment in the Middle East Region during IDEX 2013

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During the International Defence Exhibition and Conference – IDEX, Eurocopter is set to showcase more than three decades of experience acquired in the military helicopter sector. Benefiting from its wide diversity of rotary- wing aircraft and their ability to adapt … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Germany, Transportation & Logistics

Safer products and a level playing field in the internal market

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Brussels, 14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission proposed today new rules to improve the safety of consumer products circulating in the Single Market and to step-up market surveillance concerning all non-food products, including those imported from 3rd countries. This will contribute both … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Law, Politics, Retail, Security & Safety, Society

Around 15 million euros have been saved on transaction costs in Estonia since the introduction of the euro

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14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — From February 2014 all bank accounts will become international. This means they will be changed into IBAN (International Bank Account Number) form. In the second half of this year, all domestic direct debits will be replaced by an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Estonia, European Union, Financial, Government

Youth unemployment and skills focus for Education Council (15 February)

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Brussels, 14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The fight against youth unemployment, currently nearly 24% in the European Union, will be at the forefront of discussion at the Council for Education, Youth, Culture and Sport taking place in Brussels on 15 February. Androulla Vassiliou, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, Education, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Rezidor opens the Park Inn by Radisson, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, today has opened the Park Inn by Radisson, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The 150-rooms flagship brings the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Netherlands, Travel

Minister for European Affairs’ talks with Greek government focus on growth agenda

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14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton TD, is in Athens today for the first bilateral visit to Greece since both the Irish and Greek governments took office. The Minister met the Prime Minister, Antonis Samaras, as … Read the full press release →

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

Tánaiste hails historic move towards EU-US Free Trade Agreement

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14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs & Trade, Eamon Gilmore T.D. has this morning welcomed the announcement by President Obama that the United States will launch talks on a comprehensive free trade agreement with the European … Read the full press release →

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

Amey wins Kent County Council contract

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14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A contract signed this week by Kent County Council with public services and infrastructure firm Amey, covering civil engineering design services for highways, transportation and the environment, will deliver a better deal for Kent residents. Under the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom