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Janusz Lewandowski on MFF 2014-2020: “Everything is now on the table to conclude the negotiations”

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Brussels, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “EU Member States have sent very positive signals that could trigger the start of the final round of negotiations on the next financial period (MFF 2014-2020) between the Member States and the European Parliament this week”. This … Read the full press release →

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BMW i & SOLARWATT team up on sustainable charging solutions for future BMW i customers

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Solar carport provides home solar charging for electric vehicles. Munich, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SOLARWATT GmbH and BMW i will be teaming up to supply combined rooftop and carport photovoltaic solutions for future BMW i customers. The new SOLARWATT CARPORT SYSTEM will … Read the full press release →

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EUR 45m EIB funding to help Puratos focus on developing new fermentation-based functionalities, yeast components and emulsifiers to the bakery sector

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

EIB and Puratos, a leading company in its field in the food industry, signed a loan contract for EUR 45 million that will be dedicated to Puratos European research and development programme until 2015. 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Puratos Group is a Belgian-Spanish family-owned group active in the production and commercialisation of ingredients … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Investment, Spain

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RWE Innogy nimmt sechsten Windpark in Polen in Betrieb

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

50.000 Haushalte werden versorgt 60 Millionen Euro Investitionsvolumen Insgesamt 192 Megawatt in Polen in Betrieb 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Diese Woche nimmt RWE Innogy seinen polnischen Windpark Nowy Staw offiziell in Betrieb. Auf einer 15 Quadratkilometer großen Fläche wurden nahe der … Read the full press release →

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Rusatom Overseas presented opportunities for cooperation with the Russian nuclear industry at Saudi Sustainable Energy Symposium in Riyadh

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An international Saudi Sustainable Energy Symposium: Value Localization Series took place on April 23 in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). The Symposium covered issues of development and implementation of the most advanced energy technologies. The purpose of the forum … Read the full press release →

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Safran’s Messier-Bugatti-Dowty inaugurates new landing gear production unit in Mirabel, Canada

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Mirabel, Quebec, Canada, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alain Sauret, Chairman and CEO of Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (Safran), today inaugurated the company’s new landing gear production facility at its plant in Mirabel, near Montréal. The 300-attendee ceremony was officiated by Pauline Marois, Premier of Québec. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Industrial, Investment, Technology

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ABB reported its first-quarter 2013 results, highlighting revenue growth and improved operational profitability

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Improved portfolio and geographic balance generates solid results in a mixed market Revenues steady to higher in all divisions1; Thomas & Betts on track Operational EBITDA2 and margin higher, continued solid execution on cost savings Zurich, Switzerland, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Management, Switzerland

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EDP recognised at the Prémios Design awards in the Rebranding category

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Award won for the Group’s rebranding in July 2011 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EDP was recognised at the Prémios Design awards in the Rebranding category. The company won the award for the change in its global brand, which took place in … Read the full press release →

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Algirdas Šemeta: Tax Good Governance Platform

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Algirdas Šemeta – Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Statistics, Audit and Anti-fraud Statement at the Midday Press Briefing Brussels, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to be here to present the Commission’s latest initiative in the … Read the full press release →

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Zakłady Azotowe w Tarnowie-Mościcach S.A. will function under its new name – Grupa Azoty Spółka Akcyjna

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 22nd April 2013 National Court Register noted the changes in the Company’s Articles of Association. Zakłady Azotowe w Tarnowie-Mościcach S.A. up till now functions under the company’s name Grupa Azoty Spółka Akcyjna. On 26th March … Read the full press release →

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Neelie Kroes: The Future of Media

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Future Media Lab. Annual Conference by EMMA (European Magazine Media Association) / Brussels Brussels, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To add your comment to this speech, see the social version of … Read the full press release →

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Janez Potočnik: Towards Green Growth: Seizing Business Opportunities

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Janez Potočnik – European Commissioner for Environment Green Economy Forum (Dublin Chamber of Commerce) Dublin, 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, People in Europe are looking for ways to recover from the devastation of the economic and financial crisis. Governments are searching … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Ireland, Politics, Science, Society

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What President Barroso actually said at the Brussels Think Tank Dialogue on 22 April 2013

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Austerity and growth debate Brussels, 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Matina Stevis (moderator): The role of the institutions of the Commission within the context of this crisis can surely not just be to provide intellectual leadership or aspiration. Surely it must be to be … Read the full press release →

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smart the first European importer to bring a fully electric vehicle onto the Chinese market

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

smart fortwo electric drive to be launched before the end of the year Stuttgart, 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With the new smart electric drive, the smart brand is further expanding its leading position in the field of urban mobility. The Stuttgart-based … Read the full press release →

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Alstom to deliver new X’Trapolis train to Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Catalonian Regional Railways takes the first unit of the new X’Trapolis trains from Alstom 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom has delivered to FGC (Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya) the first unit of the new X’Trapolis trains that will help the regional operator to modernize its fleet … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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EBRD acquired 5.75 per cent-stake in Poland’s biggest producer of fertilisers and chemicals Grupa Azoty

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Government reduces state-owned stake in chemical producer 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD has acquired a 5.75 per cent-stake in Grupa Azoty, Poland’s biggest producer of fertilisers and chemicals, for PLN 296.4 million (equivalent of €72.1 million). The investment follows the … Read the full press release →

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Energias do Brazil selects Alstom Renewable Power to supply all electromechanical equipment to Cachoeira Caldeirão in Brazil

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom Renewable Power was selected by Energias do Brazil, to supply all electromechanical equipment to Cachoeira Caldeirão, a 220 MW hydro plant. Energias do Brazil is a subsidiary of the Portuguese EDP Group, one of the … Read the full press release →

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EBRD loans EUR 17M to a local retailer in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Strengthening of local supply chain and energy efficiency investments The EBRD loan is part of a wider €29.6 million investment programme for 2013 and 2014 alone 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is supporting the expansion of Bingo, a local retailer … Read the full press release →

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ROSATOM offered cooperation to Slovak companies at NUSIM 2013 Conference in Častá – Papiernička

Posted on 24, April 2013 by

ROSATOM offered cooperation to the Slovak companies at NUSIM 2013 Conference in Častá – Papiernička, April 17 – 18, 2013 24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On April 17 during the session on Continual modernization of NPPs D. Volekova, Director of Rusatom Overseas … Read the full press release →

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ECB report on the results of the April 2013 euro area bank lending survey

Posted on 24, April 2013 by

24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Central Bank (ECB) is publishing its report on the results of the April 2013 euro area bank lending survey today. The bank lending survey, which is conducted four times a year, usually at the … Read the full press release →

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