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Fortum files complaint to EC on Swedish plans of increasing real-estate tax for hydropower

Posted on 2, July 2013 by

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Swedish State is planning to increase the real-estate tax for hydropower as of 2013. The tax is based on the production volumes and according to preliminary information, it will increase the share of tax from the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Law, Sweden

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ALECTIA consulted Arla Foods Ingredients on implementing new modern whey protein plant in Denmark Protein

Posted on 2, July 2013 by

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ALECTIA has helped Arla Foods Ingredients implement one of Europe’s largest whey protein plants at the existing plant Denmark Protein in Nr. Vium, Jutland. The new plant can process 4.5 bill. kg whey annually, nearly doubling Denmark … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Construction, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial

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EC approved Avio S.p.A. acquisition by General Electric Company

Posted on 2, July 2013 by

2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the aviation business of Avio S.p.A. of Italy by General Electric Company (GE) of the United States. The decision is conditional upon a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, European Union, Financial, Investment, Italy, Law

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Kaspersky Android smartphone security solution Kaspersky Mobile Security won AV-Test Certified award

Posted on 2, July 2013 by

A powerful security solution for Android smartphones proves its worth with high scores for protection and usability 2-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Kaspersky Lab announces that its Android smartphone security solution Kaspersky Mobile Security has won the AV-Test Certified award following independent testing in May 2013. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Internet & Online, Russia, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom

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ANDRITZ GROUP to supply new pre-treatment stage for Bohui Paper’s BCTMP line 1 in Shandong province, China

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — International technology Group ANDRITZ has received the order to supply a new pre-treatment stage for Bohui Paper’s BCTMP line 1 in Shandong province, China. The pre-treatment stage for the board production line has a capacity of approximately … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Technology

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Die Erfolgsgeschichte der BAWAG P.S.K. KreditBox wird ab sofort um ein neues innovatives Kapitel bereichert: die KreditBox Online

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

rund um die Uhr über die Website www.einfachonline.at Kreditentscheidung nach nur wenigen Klicks kein Bearbeitungsentgelt 1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Internetaffine Kundinnen und Kunden haben nun die Möglichkeit, Konsumkredite direkt online zu beantragen. Der Online-Kredit ist einfach und bequem – überall und zu … Read the full press release →

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Die Nationalstiftung für Forschung, Technologie und Entwicklung investiert für 2013 insgesamt 91,81 Millionen Euro in österreichische Forschung und Innovation

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Nationalstiftung für Forschung, Technologie und Entwicklung hat für das Jahr 2013 zusätzlich 8,5 Millionen Euro an österreichische Forschungsförderinstitutionen vorgesehen. Zusätzlich zu den am 18. Dezember 2012 und 19. März 2013 vergebenen Mitteln in Höhe von 83,31 Millionen … Read the full press release →

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The global leader in biosimilars Sandoz initiated Phase III clinical trial for biosimilar etanercept

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

Trial expected to support registration in the U.S. and European Union Sandoz continues to advance biosimilar pipeline with seven Phase III trials across five molecules Global program underscores Sandoz’s leadership in biosimilars Holzkirchen, Germany, 1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sandoz, the global … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland

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Guinness World Record for SAP® Sybase® IQ Software

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced that version 16 of SAP® Sybase® IQ software has achieved a Guinness World Record® for loading and indexing big data. In cooperation with BMMsoft, HP and Red Hat, SAP Sybase IQ 16 achieved an … Read the full press release →

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Gazprom’s New Board of Directors

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Based on the voting results the annual General Shareholders Meeting of Gazprom formed the Company’s Board of Directors. The cumulative votes for 11 candidates are as follows: Akimov, Andrey Igorevich Chairman of the Management Board, Gazprombank (Open Joint Stock Company) 21,976,111,550 Gazizullin, Farit Rafikovich Member … Read the full press release →

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New Gazprom Chairman and Deputy Chairman elected

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the annual General Shareholders Meeting of Gazprom was followed by a meeting of the Company’s newly elected Board of Directors. The meeting resolved to elect Viktor Zubkov as Chairman of the Gazprom Board of Directors. Alexey Miller Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee was named as Deputy Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors. Information Directorate, … Read the full press release →

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Marks & Spencer & youth charity The Prince’s Trust revealed details about new youth employability scheme

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Marks & Spencer (M&S) today announces details of a new youth employability scheme – Make Your Mark – which will see the retailer join forces with youth charity, The Prince’s Trust, to create over 1,400 work experience … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Non Profit, Retail, Society, United Kingdom

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Lemminkäinen signs EUR 21M contract with The Norwegian Defence Estates Agency for airport renovation project in Norway

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lemminkäinen and Forsvarsbygg, The Norwegian Defence Estates Agency (NDEA), have signed an agreement on the renovation of Andøya airport located in north-west of the city of Harstad in Northern Norway. Construction work begins in August and is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Finland, Infrastructure & Utilities, Norway, Real Estate, Transportation & Logistics

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Cargotec Corporation to release January-June 2013 interim report on Thursday, 18 July 2013 on its web site

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cargotec Corporation will publish its January-June 2013 interim report on Thursday, 18 July 2013 at 12:30 p.m. EEST. The report will be available at www.cargotec.com after publication. A press conference for analysts and media, combined with a live international … Read the full press release →

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Vestas to supply 51 wind turbines to Taralga Wind Farm project in New South Wales, Australia

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S company announcement No. 30 of 29 June 2013, today, Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for the supply of 51 wind turbines to the Taralga Wind Farm project in … Read the full press release →

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ThyssenKrupp Aerospace North America signs 3-year aluminum sheet products supplier contract extension with Cessna Aircraft Company

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ThyssenKrupp Aerospace North America is pleased to announce that it has entered into a three-year contract extension with Cessna Aircraft Company to remain its service provider for aluminum sheet products and related supply chain services. The company … Read the full press release →

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Alstom signs with Harbin Turbine Corporation to license its GT13E2 gas turbine for manufacture, assembly and sales in China

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom has signed a long term agreement to license its GT13E2 gas turbine for manufacture, assembly and sales in China through the Harbin Turbine Corporation (HTC).  By working in partnership with a leading power generation equipment supplier in China’s … Read the full press release →

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Nepal’s national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation, signs for two Airbus A320 with Sharklets

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

Unique performance capabilities for high altitude airport operations Blagnac, 1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nepal’s national flag carrier, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has signed a firm order for two Airbus A320 aircraft equipped with Sharklet fuel saving wing tip devices, following a … Read the full press release →

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Croatia to become shareholder of the European Investment Bank as it joined the European Union

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today, as Croatia joins the European Union, it also becomes a shareholder of the European Investment Bank, which has been providing loans in Croatia for more than twelve years. In addition, Croatia is the first country to have … Read the full press release →

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EC to investigate some of the world’s largest investment banks over anti-competitive agreements in the credit derivatives business

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has informed some of the world’s largest investment banks of its preliminary conclusion that they infringed EU antitrust rules that prohibit anti-competitive agreements by colluding to prevent exchanges from entering the credit derivatives business … Read the full press release →

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