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EC clears Central European Media Enterprises / Time Warner acquisition deal

Posted on 14, June 2013 by

Brussels, 14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Central European Media Enterprises (“CME”), based in Bermuda, by Time Warner of the United States. The Commission’s investigation confirmed that the proposed transaction … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Entertainment, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Media

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Alstom Grid to provide SCADA pipeline management system for Marathon Pipe Line

Posted on 13, June 2013 by

13-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Building on Alstom Grid’s formal entry last year into the oil and gas market via its acquisition of EvolutionSCADA, the company recently announced that it will provide a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) pipeline management system for Marathon Pipe Line LLC … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology

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Annual EU Digital Agenda Scoreboard published today

Posted on 13, June 2013 by

Brussels, 13-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Europeans have basic digital networks and services, but are missing out on the main current and future benefits of the digital revolution, because of problems in Europe’s telecoms and wider digital markets, according to the Commission’s annual … Read the full press release →

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

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Cassidian completed the integrated security system for the protection of Tanger Med harbour in northern Morocco

Posted on 13, June 2013 by

To combat illegal immigration, terrorist attacs and smuggling Biggest port in Africa and the Mediterranean Sea 13-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has completed the integrated security system for the protection of Tanger Med harbour in northern Morocco. The Integrated MARitime SECurity … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Infrastructure & Utilities, Security & Safety, Technology

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Mercedes-AMG and premium bikes manufacturer ROTWILD cooperate on driving performance on two wheels and four

Posted on 13, June 2013 by

Affalterbach/Dieburg, 13-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Anyone wanting an AMG-branded model now has a choice of either two wheels or four. AMG, the performance brand of Mercedes-Benz, is entering into a long-term, strategic partnership with ROTWILD, a world-renowned manufacturer of premium mountain and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Sports, Technology

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Henkel nahmen an dem REWE Group-Dialogforum „Raus aus der Nische“ in Berlin

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit einem offenen Dialog zum Thema Ressourcenschonung startete am 4. Juni 2013 das vierte REWE Group-Dialogforum „Raus aus der Nische“ in Berlin: Im Humboldt-Carré kamen Experten aus Industrie, Wissenschaft und NGOs zusammen und diskutierten unter anderem wie … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management

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EIB opens EUR 500M trade finance to foreign trade oriented SMEs in Greece

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Athens / Luxembourg, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) provides up to EUR 500 million for trade finance to support foreign trade oriented small and medium sized companies (SMEs) in Greece. The EIB, as a long-term lender, has adapted to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Greece, International Trade, Investment, Luxembourg

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The negotiations on the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) are in full swing

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Making sense of the MFF/ budget 2014/ amending budgets 2013 maze Brussels, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The negotiations on the 2014-2020 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) are in full swing. As a rule, MFF negotiations are immensely complex as they encompass everything the … Read the full press release →

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Commissioner Šemeta welcomes the European Parliament vote on Intellectual Property Rights Regulation

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Brussels, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I welcome today’s vote from the European Parliament on the new Regulation on the customs enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Innovation and creativity are the engines of our economy. It is important to give inventors the … Read the full press release →

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Volvo Group invested over €2 billion in Renault Trucks renewal

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

New Renault Trucks Range: Centres of profit serving customers’ businesses 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Renault Trucks is taking advantage of the switch to the Euro 6 standard to totally renew its entire range. This renewal has been the object of an … Read the full press release →

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The UK government to introduce measures to increase access to affordable, short term credit

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The government will introduce legislation in the autumn so that more people have access to affordable, short term credit. The changes will allow credit unions to provide credit to customers they had previously been forced to turn away. The … Read the full press release →

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EC to speed up the reform of Europe’s air traffic control system

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Brussels, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today acted to speed up the reform of Europe’s air traffic control system. The Commission is looking to head off a capacity crunch as the number of flights is forecast to increase by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Politics, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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Benetton Group New Board of Directors

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Ponzano Veneto, Italy 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Benetton Group shareholders’ meeting, held on May 20, 2013 and chaired by Alessandro Benetton, approved the appointment of the new Board of Directors as follows: Alessandro Benetton (Chairman) Biagio Chiarolanza (Chief Executive Officer) Christian Benetton … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Italy, Management

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EBRD, Crédit Agricole Bank Novi Sad to provide €7m funded risk sharing for agribusiness companies in Serbia

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is stepping up its efforts to support private agribusiness companies in Serbia by providing up to €7mn funded risk sharing participation with Crédit Agricole Bank a.d. Novi Sad under the Warehouse Financing Framework for Serbia. … Read the full press release →

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EC puts forward action plan to help the European Steel Industry

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Brussels, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today put forward an action plan for the European Steel Industry to help this sector confront today’s challenges and lay the foundations for future competitiveness by fostering innovation, creating growth and jobs. For the … Read the full press release →

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MAHLE GmbH increased its holding in Behr Group to 51 percent

Posted on 12, June 2013 by

Stuttgart, 12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Stuttgart-based MAHLE GmbH increases its holding in the Behr Group from 36.85 percent to approximately 51 percent with the acquisition of all shares in the BWK GmbH holding company (BWK). Furthermore, an integration agreement has been … Read the full press release →

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Eni and MIT launched Eni-MIT Energy Society during the “Italianissimo!” event in Boston

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

Eni is a founding member of MITEI and its largest energy research sponsor. As part of its commitment, Eni supports ten Eni-MIT Energy Fellows per year on energy and environmental projects. Boston, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Eni and the Massachusetts Institute of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Italy

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UK Export Finance signed cooperation agreement with the Indonesian export credit agency Asuransi Ekspor Indonesia

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UK Export Finance has signed a cooperation agreement with Asuransi Ekspor Indonesia (ASEI), the Indonesian export credit agency. The agreement sets out how the two agencies will cooperate in the field of export credits, particularly in relation … Read the full press release →

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Eurostat: Two thirds of EU27 enterprises provided vocational training in 2010

Posted on 11, June 2013 by

Ranged from 23% in Poland to 87% in Austria and Sweden 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the EU27, two thirds (66%) of all enterprises1 with ten or more employees provided vocational training2 to their staff in 2010, compared with 60% in 2005. The highest … Read the full press release →

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