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Digital Future discussed at Brussels event

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

A report on Ireland`s digital future was launched at a Presidency supported event in Brussels on 31 January. The report provided the backdrop for a discussion on the importance of the digital sector to European jobs and growth. 1-2-2013 — … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Ireland, Politics, Technology

Record turnover and boost in order intake in 2012: Eurocopter is heading to future growth

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Eurocopter delivered another very strong performance in 2012, with an all-time record turnover of 6.3 billion euros. The company’s second high record in bookings value marks a return to pre-crisis levels. This places Eurocopter in a strong position to benefit … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Technology

Orange Business Services and Saudi Business Machines sign business partnership to develop common ICT projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Partnership advances development of the competitive ICT landscape.  1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the inauguration of Orange Business Arabia in April 2012 and the launch of its local company in Qatar in January 2013, Orange Business Services makes its next move … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Technology, Telecom

Dassault Systèmes Announces SolidWorks Surpasses Two Million Licenses Sold

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

3D ContentCentral Community Reaches 1 Million Users; Launch of My.SolidWorks, a New Free Service that Aggregates Community Knowledge ORLANDO, FL, USA, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Internet & Online, Technology

Janet Weiss to Lead BP Alaska

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Janet Weiss has been named Regional President of BP Alaska, effective February 15, the company announced today. She succeeds John Mingé, who has been appointed Chairman and President of BP America Inc. after serving as head of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, United Kingdom

Rolls-Royce ‘best in class’ for technology management

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been recognised as one of the best in Europe for ‘Technology Management’ by the world-renowned Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology. The ‘Successful Practice Award’ was presented on 30 January at … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Awards, Business, Defence, Management, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

RegioStars 2013: Commission awards flagship projects

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Brussels, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Innovative projects which will contribute to creating jobs for the future will tonight take centre stage as Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn presents the RegioStars 2013 Awards. With the President of the Jury, Luc Van den Brande, Commissioner … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Lithuania, Poland, Politics, Portugal, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

Flash estimate – January 2013 Euro area annual inflation down to 2.0%

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Euro area1 annual inflation2 is expected to be 2.0% in January 2013, down from 2.2% in December 20123, according to a flash estimate4 fromEurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Looking at the main components of euro area inflation, energy (3.9% … Read the full press release →

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

Speech: State aid reform and the new Regional State Aid Guidelines

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Joaquín Almunia – Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy Committee of the Regions plenary session Brussels, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ms President Bresso, Distinguished members, Ladies and Gentlemen: It is always a pleasure for me to meet the … Read the full press release →

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

4G starts today in Paris with Orange

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

and in 15 other French cities in April. 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Backed by France’s broadest 4G coverage, Orange announces the opening of 4G today in the Paris Opera neighbourhood and in 15 other cities in the month of April. Orange … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

New Members of the Board of Directors and Supervisory Board of SPP

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Bratislava, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In relation to the shareholders´ structure change, the extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders approved changes in the composition of corporate bodies of Slovenský plynárenský priemysel, a.s., (SPP) with effect from 24 January 2013. On 23 January … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Slovakia

ATR: delivery and turnover records in 2012

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

The French-Italian manufacturer achieves turnover of 1.44 billion dollars and delivers 64 aircraft. It also holds the largest backlog of regional aircraft Toulouse,  1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2012 ATR recorded its highest turnover, 1.44 billion dollars. The turboprop aircraft manufacturer … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Italy

Energetický a průmyslový holding begins to exercise its shareholder rights in Slovenský plynárenský priemysel, a.s.

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the final closing of the transaction whereby E.ON and GDF SUEZ had sold their respective equity interests inSlovenský plynárenský priemysel, a.s. (SPP) to Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH), EPH began to exercise its shareholder rights. As of 24 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Management, Slovakia

Die Deutsche Bundesbank erweitert ihr Datenangebot über inländische Investmentfonds

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bereits seit den 1980er Jahren stellt die Bundesbank aggregierte Daten für die Analyse des Umfangs und der Struktur der deutschen Investmentfondsbranche zur Verfügung. Das stetig wachsende Interesse an zuverlässigen Daten über inländische Investmentfonds ist der großen Bedeutung … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government

BP Announces US District Court’s Acceptance of Plea Resolving All Criminal Claims Against Company Relating to Deepwater Horizon Accident

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced that the US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has accepted the company’s plea resolving all federal criminal charges against the company stemming from the Deepwater Horizon accident, oil spill, and response. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Law, United Kingdom

SolidWorks World 2013 Highlights Innovations in Aerospace, Robotics, and Education

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Keynote sessions will inspire attendees to “Design Without Limits” WALTHAM, MA, USA,  1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Education, France, Technology

METRO GROUP increases sales 2012 and confirms EBIT guidance

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Sales of METRO GROUP grew by 2.3% adjusted for the disposals of Makro UK and Saturn France EBIT guidance for 2012 confirmed: EBIT before special items of around € 2 billion expected Q4 sales of Media-Saturn in Germany grew by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Retail

El Presidente de Banco Santander, Emilio Botín: “Tenemos la confianza de que estamos cerca de un cambio de ciclo”

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

“El beneficio antes de provisiones alcanzó 23.559 millones de euros, lo que sitúa a Banco Santander como el tercer banco del mundo y muestra la capacidad de generación de beneficios que tiene el grupo una vez se normalice el nivel … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Spain

Rolls-Royce installs world’s most powerful marine gas turbine into new aircraft carrier

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has this week successfully completed the installation of the first MT30 gas turbine into the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, at Babcock’s Rosyth shipyard in Scotland. The MT30, at … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

Nomination de Jean RICHARD DE LATOUR au sein du groupe Carrefour

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Boulogne-Billancourt, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jean RICHARD DE LATOUR a rejoint le groupe Carrefour le 2 janvier en qualité de Directeur des Etudes, de l’Innovation et des Affaires Publiques. Ancien élève de l’Ecole nationale d’administration, Jean RICHARD DE LATOUR était auparavant … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Management, Retail