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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

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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

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

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

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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

VTB stock was upgraded to Quote List A, 1st level (A1 MICEX) on the Moscow Exchange

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7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 28 February 2013, VTB stock was upgraded to Quote List A, 1st level (A1 MICEX) on the Moscow Exchange. A1 is the top level quotation list on MICEX. The stock included in this list is eligible for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Russia

Skanska invests EUR 46 M in Green Court Bucharest office project in Bucharest, Romania

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7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska invests EUR 46 M, about SEK 397 M, in the first building of Green Court Bucharest office project located in Bucharest, Romania. The investment comprises of project phase I and the garage for phase II. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Investment, Real Estate, Romania, Sweden

EURid will attend WorldHostingDays (WHD.global) from 19 – 21 March in Rust, Germany

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

.eu connects with international hosting industry at WorldHostingDays Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EURid, the .eu registry, will attend WorldHostingDays (WHD.global) from 19 – 21 March in Rust, Germany, to raise awareness of .eu and liaise with .eu registrars and other industry professionals. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing, Technology

TrustNordisk: Danish films sold well in Berlin

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

“Nymphomaniac” has been sold to the US and Canada, “The Keeper of Lost Causes” to the UK and Australia. TrustNordisk, one of the largest Scandinavian sales agents, report a round of really good sales at the Berlin Film Festival. “We … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Denmark, Entertainment, Media

Possible Greek state aid to Larco General Mining and Metallurgical Company S.A. is investigated by The European Commission

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

State aid: Commission opens in-depth inquiry into possible Greek state aid to Larco General Mining and Metallurgical Company S.A. Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to verify whether State support measures granted by Greece to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Law, Metals and Minerals

Technicolor 2012 Solide Performance

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7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Technicolor 2012 Solide Performance Croissance du chiffre d’affaires tirée par le segment Technologie et Télecharger le PDF la division Maison Connectée EBITDA ajusté et génération de trésorerie en hausse vs. 2011 et supérieurs aux objectifs Amélioration significative de … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Entertainment, Financial, France, Media, Technology