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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

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

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

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

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

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

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

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

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

The European Commission opens in-depth investigation into state measures in favour of Hellenic Defence Systems S.A.

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to find out if State support measures granted by Greece in favour of Hellenic Defence Systems S.A. (HDS, or Ellinika Amyntika Systimata A.E. – EAS in Greek) comply with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Defence, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Law

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to find out whether an exemption for large electricity consumers from network charges granted in Germany since 2011 constitutes state aid

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

State aid: Commission opens in-depth inquiry into potential aid for large electricity consumers exempted from network charges in Germany Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to find out whether an exemption for large electricity consumers … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Law

Experian Marketing Services participera à la deuxième édition du forum DÉCID’assur IT, le 26 Mars 2013 à Paris

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Paris, 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Experian Marketing Services, expert mondial du digital marketing, de laconnaissance client et du data management, annonce aujourd’hui sa participation au forum dédié aux professionnels de l’assurance. Un atelier sera animé de 10h10 à 10h50 autour de la problématique suivante : … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Management, Marketing, Technology

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into a number of public support measures in favour of Cyprus Airways

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Brussels, 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into a number of public support measures in favour of Cyprus Airways. At this stage, the Commission has doubts whether these measures are in line with EU state aid … Read the full press release →

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

Experian: Business insolvency figures continue downward trend UK’s mid-sized businesses show biggest improvement

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The latest Insolvency Index from Experian®, the global information services company, reveals a significant drop in the rate of business insolvencies in January 2013, as it hits its lowest level since June 2007. The data shows that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Small Business, United Kingdom

The European Commission has imposed a €561 million fine on Microsoft for non-compliance with browser choice commitments

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Brussels, 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has imposed a €561 million fine on Microsoft for failing to comply with its commitments to offer users a browser choice screen enabling them to easily choose their preferred web browser. In 2009, the … Read the full press release →

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

EADS achieved strong revenue and underlying profit growth for the full year 2012

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

• Revenues increase 15 percent to € 56.5 billion • EBIT* before one-off up 68 percent to € 3.0 billion • Net Income rises 19 percent to € 1.2 billion • Free Cash Flow before acquisitions € 1.4 billion • … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Germany, Netherlands

Finnvera to participate in pre-delivery financing for Valmet Automotive

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Finnvera contributes to the financial arrangements needed by Valmet Automotive relating to production of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class vehicles in Finland. 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In July 2012, Daimler AG of Germany and Valmet Automotive broke the news that they had … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Finland, Germany, Investment

NAC has leased one ATR 72-600, MSN 1068 to Smooth Aviation Pte. Ltd. to be operated by Air KBZ

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one ATR 72-600, MSN 1068 to Smooth Aviation Pte. Ltd. in Signapore which will be operated by Air KBZ. Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

The European Commission has opened formal antitrust proceedings against the Lithuanian railway incumbent AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai (“LG”)

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Antitrust: Commission opens formal proceedings against the Lithuanian railway incumbent, AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai Brussels, 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened formal antitrust proceedings against the Lithuanian railway incumbent AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai (“LG”) to investigate whether it limited competition on the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Lithuania, Transportation & Logistics