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Cinquième conférence annuelle sur la Politique spatiale de l’Union européenne

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Antonio TAJANI – Vice-président de la Commission Européenne responsable pour l’Industrie et l’entrepreneuriat Bâtiment Charlemagne/Bruxelles, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mesdames, Messieurs, Je voudrais tout d’abord remercier les organisateurs de cette conférence, qui est organisée pour la cinquième fois et constitue désormais un rendez-vous … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Industrial, Technology

Eisai Machinery becomes Bosch

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Packaging Technology: Merger in Japan completed Renaming of subsidiaries Eisai Machinery Co., Ltd merges in Japan with Bosch Packaging Technology K.K. Change of company names in Germany, China and North America Reinforcing position of Packaging Technology in Japanese market Stuttgart/Tokyo, 30-1-2013 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology

Mergers: Commission blocks proposed acquisition of TNT Express by UPS

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has prohibited under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of TNT Express by UPS. The Commission found that the take-over would have restricted competition in 15 Member States1 when it comes to the express … Read the full press release →

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

Orange and Baidu partner exclusively on an enhanced mobile browser for customers in Africa and the Middle East

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Paris, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Exclusive partnership to help drive mobile data adoption in markets where Orange is seeing an increased demand for mobile data and smartphones. Baidu signs its first global operator agreement with Orange, on an exclusive basis,  to … Read the full press release →

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

Achmea and Aegon sign agreement regarding portfolios Eureko

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Zeist, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Achmea and Aegon signed a transaction agreement concerning Achmea’s Life Insurance and Pension portfolios in Romania. The agreement refers to the transfer of the Romanian businesses which is expected to be executed in the second … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Netherlands, Romania

Mergers: Commission prohibits proposed acquisition of TNT Express by UPS – frequently asked questions

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mergers: Commission prohibits proposed acquisition of TNT Express by UPS – frequently asked questions (See also the press release: IP/13/68) What are the main features of the small package delivery industry? A small package differs from a … Read the full press release →

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

Less stress during traffic jams – Bosch works on autonomous driving

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Assistance systems autonomously guide vehicles traffic jams Bosch offers all the required components and sensors from a single source First steps on the way to fully autonomous driving 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — High-performance assistance systems already help drivers reach their destinations … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Results of the January 2013 euro area bank lending survey

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Central Bank (ECB) is publishing today its report on the results of the January 2013 euro area bank lending survey. The bank lending survey, which is conducted four times a year, usually at the beginning … Read the full press release →

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

Barclays: Social media: the missed opportunity

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Up to half of all sales now generated through social media for one in ten restaurants, hotels, pub and travel operators 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — More than one in ten hospitality and leisure operators now generate up to half of all … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, Travel, United Kingdom

Achmea appoints Lineke Sneller to the Supervisory Board

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Zeist, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Achmea has appointed Ms. Lineke Sneller (47) to the Supervisory Board. Mr. Henk Slijkhuis (66) will stand down from the Supervisory Board, after 17 years of involvement with the Supervisory Board of Achmea and those of its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Netherlands

Introductory remarks on UPS / TNT Express merger

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Joaquín Almunia — Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the Commission decided to prohibit the acquisition of the logistics company TNT Express by its competitor UPS. In our investigation we found that the … Read the full press release →

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

Aegon strengthens Romanian position with addition of Eureko’s life and pension business in Romania

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

The Hague, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aegon announces that it will take over Eureko’s life insurance and pension business in Romania, further strengthening Aegon’s position in the Central and Eastern European region. Eureko is fully owned by Achmea. Aegon has been active … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Investment, Netherlands, Romania

Zurich survey: Insurance is no luxury in times of economic crisis

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Zurich, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Europeans remain deeply concerned about the economic crisis. When it comes to reducing expenses, they see the greatest potential in the more discretionary areas of dining out, holidays and clothing. By contrast insurance, education and rent … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Society, Switzerland

Banque Populaire lance une nouvelle formule de « Synthèses », son magazine référence sur la Gestion privée

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aujourd’hui Banque Populaire dévoile une formule revisitée de « Synthèses », son magazine trimestriel d’information sur l’actualité patrimoniale, financière et économique. La nouvelle version de « Synthèses », à travers une nouvelle ligne graphique et un traitement éditorial complet confirme … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Investment, Media

BPCE: le speed meeting au service de la mixité professionnelle

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Paris, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dans le cadre de sa politique Mixité, le Groupe BPCE a lancé le 17 janvier sa première session de speed meeting. Des collaboratrices issues des différentes entreprises du groupe ont rencontré les dirigeants des Caisses d’Epargne, des Banques … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Management

Dexia Crédit Local – Execution of the definitive funding guarantee agreement by the Belgian, French and Luxembourg States

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The French, Belgian and Luxembourg States have entered into a several but not joint definitive funding guarantee agreement in favour of Dexia Crédit Local (main issuer and main operating entity of the group). As was the case … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Financial, France, Investment, Luxembourg

Austrian Airlines Lucky Luggage to Chicago

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Austrian Airlines competition starts from 28 January  • Exclusive instant prizes to be won  • Top prize: two Austrian Airlines tickets to Chicago  29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Austrian Airlines is launching a unique competition campaign from 28 January 2013.  For all … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Parliaments must control European Semester

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

National parliaments need to take better ownership of the European Semester and develop an effective working relationship with the European Parliament if the EU’s ever-widening democratic deficit on economic governance is to be reversed. This was a key message from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

BAE Systems: Helping to Write the Next Chapter in Aviation History

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

Cutting edge innovations – ARGUS and MAST – featured on PBS’ NOVA 29-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Two of our cutting edge innovations – ARGUS and MAST  – were recently featured on PBS’ NOVA.  On January 23, the science and technology documentary … Read the full press release →

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

Committees focus on European Semester

Posted on 29, January 2013 by

The European Semester is the focus of work for the committees on Economic and Monetary Affairs, Budgets and Employment on Tuesday, as MEPs meet their national counterparts to discuss economic coordination work going on at EU level and how parliaments … Read the full press release →

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