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VTB: The Russian Manufacturing PMI for February came in at 52.0, the same reading as in January

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Russian Manufacturing PMI for February came in at 52.0, the same reading as in January. The new orders sub-index moved down a bit to 55.1 (from the 23-month high of 56.7) and export orders returned to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Russia

Cassidian handed over the 100th Eurofighter to the German Air Force at the Military Air Systems Centre in Manching

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

The Eurofighter is the most modern combat aircraft currently available worldwide German Air Force Chief of Staff Muellner: “Eurofighter is the backbone of the air forces” Seven nations use the Eurofighter worldwide 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Manching Cassidian handed over the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Germany

Nordic Aviation Capital confirms that it has purchased two ATR 72-500s, MSN 799 and MSN 818 from Azerbaijan Airlines

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /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

Notice to attend Skanska’s Annual Shareholders’ meeting April 11, 2013

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In accordance with NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB’s Rule Book for Issuers, Skanska AB hereby announces the content of the notice to attend the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on April 11, 2013. The notice will be published on www.skanska.com/group on March … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Management, Sweden

Janez Potočnik, European Commissioner for Environment: Sustainable use of phosphorus

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

1st European Sustainable Phosphorus Conference – opening of the second day of the conference Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Yesterday, a clear message was delivered on the importance of rapidly moving to more efficient use of phosphorus. Scientists, business, Ministers set out … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Skanska has been awarded a contract to operate and maintain oil fields in the department of Casanare, Colombia

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska to operate and maintain oil and gas installations in Colombia for USD 51 M, about SEK 331 M. The contract is a joint venture with a local company. The total amount of the contract is USD 70 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Sweden

The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the joint-venture between Allianz SE and VW Financial Services AG

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint-venture between Allianz SE and VW Financial Services AG. Allianz SE (Germany) is an international insurance and financial services provider. VW Financial … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Insurance, Law

Nordic Aviation Capital confirms that it has leased one ATR 72-500, MSN 789 to Airlinair

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /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

STRABAG: Neuer Nutzer für das „Büro am Kulturpark“

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Der Projektentwickler STRABAG Real Estate kann für sein neues Wiesbadener Bürogebäude „Büro am Kulturpark“ an der Mainzer Straße zwei neue Mieter verzeichnen: Ab Ende 2013 werden als Hauptmieter das Pharmaunternehmen AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co KG sowie … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Real Estate

EU stands ready to support developing countries realize the benefits of a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht have joined forces to help secure a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement as part of global efforts to increase trade’s contribution to development. The EU’s support … Read the full press release →

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

Mobile World Congress: Nokia announced a range of new applications for Nokia Lumia and Nokia Asha devices

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Latest imaging, location and social applications deliver many features unique to Nokia – Burton and GoPro build exclusive experiences using Nokia imaging technology enablers – Exclusive Foursquare for Nokia Lumia app leverages voice integration and augmented reality technology – WhatsApp … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Internet & Online, Spain, Technology, Telecom

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

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

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

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

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