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Treasury discount paper of the Federal Republic of Germany Auction announced by Deutsche Bundesbank

Posted on 12, July 2013 by

12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As already announced in the issuance calendar for the third quarter of 2013, the Federal Government will issue Treasury discount paper (“Bubills”) with a maturity of 12 months for sale by auction on 22 July 2013. An … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission has today proposed a Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) for the Banking Union

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed a Single Resolution Mechanism (SRM) for the Banking Union. The mechanism would complement the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM) (IP/12/953) which, once operational in late 2014, will see the European Central Bank … Read the full press release →

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The new EXALEAD OneCall from Dassault Systèmes lowers contact center average call length and increases first-call resolution rates

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Information Intelligence Application for Contact Center and Frontline Sales Agents Lowers Average Call Length and Increases First-Call Resolution Rates VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, 12-7-2013 — /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 →

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AREVA, EDF signed with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Bahrah to develop nuclear skills in Saudi Arabia

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AREVA and EDF have signed a cooperation agreement with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Bahrah with the aim of contributing to the development of technical nuclear skills in Saudi Arabia. This cooperation with a leading … Read the full press release →

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Kapitalerhöhung von 800 Millionen R$ bei brasilianischer MPX – E.ON unterstützt Kapitalerhöhung mit 0,4 Milliarden R$

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E.ON unterstützt Kapitalerhöhung mit 0,4 Milliarden R$ 12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Anteilseigner von MPX haben sich auf eine privatfinanzierte Kapitalerhöhung in Höhe von 800 Mio. brasilianischen Reals (R$, 0,3 Mrd. Euro1) geeinigt. Die Kapitalerhöhung wird zu einem Preis von 6,45 … Read the full press release →

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Swissport signs multi-year contracts with Etihad Cargo for new German and Austrian cities

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12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The multi-year contracts for new German and Austrian cities follow on from Swissport’s certification as Etihad Cargo’s PHP at Athens, Geneva, Larnaca, Nairobi, Seoul and Toronto. Only companies that meet the high service performance standards of Etihad … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Germany, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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Bentley Motors announced global deliveries grown by 9% in H1 2013

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Nine per cent increase maintains strong 2013 performance 14 new dealerships opened Significant gains in US and Europe 12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bentley Motors continues its successful performance as the company announces global deliveries to customers have grown by nine per … Read the full press release →

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The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approves and mandates the technical solution proposed by Eurocopter for its EC225 fleet

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published today an Airworthiness Directive which approves and mandates the technical solution proposed by Eurocopter for its EC225 fleet. The objective is to fix the unsafe condition created by the shaft failure … Read the full press release →

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E.ON, DONG und Masdar eröffnen weltweit größten Offshore-Windpark – London Array

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11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Heute wurde vor der englischen Küste der weltweit größte Offshore-Windpark, London Array, offiziell eröffnet. Der Windpark ist ein Gemeinschaftsprojekt von E.ON, dem dänischen Energieunternehmen DONG und Masdar, dem Infrastrukturfond des Königreichs Abu Dhabi. Bei der Eröffnung waren … Read the full press release →

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Düsseldorf-based METRO GROUP and British mobile phone specialist Carphone Warehouse plan closer international co-operation for sale of mobile phone devices, contracts and services

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11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Düsseldorf-based METRO GROUP and the British mobile phone specialistCarphone Warehouse are examining an extensive co-operation for the sale of mobile phone devices, contracts and services. Following a successful test phase at Media-Saturn in the Netherlands now also the 17 Dutch wholesale … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy, E.ON and Masdar opened the world’s largest offshore wind farm London Array

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Prime Minister David Cameron inaugurates world’s largest offshore wind farm 630MW London Array powering half a million UK homes 11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — DONG Energy, E.ON and Masdar today, (4 July 2013) officially opened the world’s largest offshore wind farm, London Array, … Read the full press release →

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AB Sugar, BP, and DuPont joint venture Vivergo Fuels opened UK’s largest bioethanol plant in Hull

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11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The £350 million Vivergo bioethanol plant in Hull was officially opened today by the Rt. Hon Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills. The new plant is the UK’s biggest bioethanol producer and … Read the full press release →

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ING sold its 50% stake in its Chinese insurance joint venture ING-BOB Life Insurance Company to BNP Paribas Cardif

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Amsterdam, 11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ING announced today that it has agreed to sell its 50% stake in its Chinese insurance joint venture ING-BOB Life Insurance Company to BNP Paribas Cardif, the insurance arm of BNP Paribas. The transaction, which is subject … Read the full press release →

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ING announced it sold its investment management business in South Korea to Australia based Macquarie Group

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Amsterdam, 11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ING announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell its investment management business in South Korea to Macquarie Group, an Australia-based, global provider of financial services. The transaction is not expected to have a material … Read the full press release →

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DONG Energy A/S announced Tender Offer Results

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NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, TO ANY U.S. PERSON (AS DEFINED BELOW) OR IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES (AS DEFINED BELOW). OTHER RESTRICIONS (AS SET OUT IN TENDER OFFER MEMORANDUM) APPLY.  THIS COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT AND THE RELATED … Read the full press release →

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EU Ombudsman calls on EC to follow OECD principles for transparency and integrity in lobbying when revising the “Transparency Register”

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11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has called on the European Commission to follow the OECD principles for transparency and integrity in lobbying when revising the “Transparency Register”. This includes providing better guidance for companies and organisations which register … Read the full press release →

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EU Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (OHIM) implemented taxonomy in its global classification tool TMclass

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11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Taxonomy has been successfully implemented in TMclass, OHIM´s global classification tool. Implementation took place on the first of July. Taxonomy is a hierarchical structure based on the Nice Classification terms, with broader terms on top and more … Read the full press release →

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Rosneft and its project partner Eni started field seismic operations at Fedynsky and Central Barents license areas

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11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rosneft started field seismic operations at Fedynsky and Central Barents license areas, explored by Rosneft jointly with the project partner Eni, the major Italian oil company. 2D seismic survey is now scheduled along with the on-board gravity … Read the full press release →

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E.ON and METRO Cash & Carry open new micro combined heat and power (CHP) unit in Düsseldorf

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11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, after a construction period of only three months, E.ON and METRO Cash & Carry inaugurated a new micro combined heat and power (CHP) unit at the METRO Cash & Carry wholesale store in Düsseldorf. The state-of-the-art … Read the full press release →

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Rosneft and Russian Federal Tax Service signed pricing agreement on oil sales taxation for the Russian market

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11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On July 04, 2013 Rosneft President Igor Sechin and Head of the Federal Tax Service of Russia Mikhail Mishustin signed the Pricing Agreement for the purpose of taxation of oil sales transactions at the Russian market. … Read the full press release →

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