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Single European patent actions of Spain and Italy vs Council dismissed by the Court of Justice

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

Court of Justice of the European Union Judgment in Joined Cases C‑274/11 and C–295/11 Luxembourg, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the light of it being impossible for the Member States to agree on a common system for the whole EU within a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Italy, Law, Luxembourg, Spain

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Die Stadt Essen feiert Weltpremiere für die Stromversorgung in der Innenstadt

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

RWE Deutschland AG legt bisher längstes Supraleiterkabel Technologie transportiert fünfmal mehr Strom als herkömmliche Leitungen 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Heute hat die Stadt Essen eine Weltpremiere gefeiert. Mit dem Spatenstich zur Legung des bisher längsten Supraleiterkabels geht die Ruhrmetropole gemeinsam mit … Read the full press release →

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Flemish Community language requirements for all cross-border employment contracts infringes freedom of movement for workers

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

Court of Justice of the European Union Judgment in Case C‑202/11 Anton Las v PSA Antwerp NV Luxembourg, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the particular context of a cross-border employment contract, such a linguistic obligation is disproportionate to the objectives invoked by … Read the full press release →

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Tampa Electric selects Alstom to provide steam turbine generator set for its Polk Power Station

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Tampa Electric, which provides electricity for more than 687,000 homes and businesses in West Central Florida, has selected Alstom to provide a new steam turbine generator set for its Polk Power Station.  This equipment package, which includes an … Read the full press release →

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Tex Gunning appointed CEO of TNT Express

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

Hoofddorp, The Netherlands, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — TNT Express NV announces that the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) held today appointed Mr Tex Gunning as an additional member of the Executive Board of TNT Express in the position of CEO, with effect … Read the full press release →

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Olli REHN: Statement on Cyprus in the European Parliament

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

Olli REHN – Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro European Parliament Strasbourg, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President, Honourable Members, As President Barroso is attending the funeral of Baroness Thatcher … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Politics

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Annual passenger complaint levels at Arriva’s UK train operations reduced significantly

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Latest independent figures have revealed that annual passenger complaint levels at Arriva’s UK train operations have reduced with one of the group’s businesses achieving a 90 per cent reduction over the past six years. Data published by … Read the full press release →

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Compañía Logística de Hidrocarburos CLH, S.A.: nearly €37m invested in the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands between 2007 and 2012

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

The chairman of CLH, José Luis Lopez de Silanes, held a meeting today in Palma (Majorca) with the president of this Autonomous Community, José Ramón Bauzá, to explain to him in person about the company’s activities and the latest investments that have been made … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain

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Erste Bank und Sparkassen continue to focus on innovative products in connection with ‘Austria’s most modern bank account’

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

New money transfer service: Scan & Pay NFC: contactless payment possible with immediate effect Online safe for personal documents With additional new features, Erste Bank und Sparkassen continue to focus on innovative products in connection with ‘Austria’s most modern bank … Read the full press release →

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Rabobank and the trade organisations (De Unie, FNV and CNV) reached agreement concerning pruning back the Collective Labour Agreement until the end of 2015

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The new Collective Labour Agreement is expected to go into effect on 1 July 2013. The main agreements are: the abolition of variable remuneration, no general wage increase, replacement of the Social Statute by a Social Plan … Read the full press release →

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NCFB study and Rabobank’s practice find many family businesses have difficulty keeping younger generations involved with the business

Posted on 17, April 2013 by

17-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Many family businesses have difficulty keeping younger generations involved with the business. Research reveals that it is precisely this younger generation of owners that plays a crucial role in the field of innovation. This is particularly true … Read the full press release →

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De Lage Landen’s managed portfolio grew 5% to EUR 30.8 billion in 2012

Posted on 17, April 2013 by

De Lage Landen keeps investing in its networked organization Eindhoven, 17-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “Our company’s performance is the result of strong relationships with our partners and the added value we bring through integrated solutions,” says CEO Ronald Slaats of De … Read the full press release →

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The Central Bank of Cyprus makes arrangements to improve the repayment ability of loans

Posted on 17, April 2013 by

17-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) announces that in order to assist those borrowers who are facing problems in servicing their debt, as a result of the adverse conditions created by the Eurogroup’s decision of 25 … Read the full press release →

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

Independent third party evaluation of the implementation of Cyprus’ Anti Money Laundering framework

Posted on 17, April 2013 by

17-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As agreed with the International Monetary Fund, the European Commission, and the European Central Bank (“the programme partners”) and following the Eurogroup decisions taken in March 2013, Cyprus has commissioned, on the basis of agreed terms of … Read the full press release →

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Raiffeisen Informatik als österreichischer Leitbetrieb ausgezeichnet

Posted on 17, April 2013 by

Raiffeisen Informatik (www.raiffeiseninformatik.at) wurde für seine nachhaltige Unternehmensführung zertifiziert  Raiffeisen Informatik punktet mit Nachhaltigkeit, Innovation und gesellschaftlicher Verantwortung 17-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Raiffeisen Informatik (www.raiffeiseninformatik.at) wurde für seine nachhaltige Unternehmensführung zertifiziert. Mit der begehrten Auszeichnung des Wirtschaftsnetzwerks „Leitbetriebe Austria“ reiht sich … Read the full press release →

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Cable & Wireless Communications Chief Executive praises BTC for a successful first two years

Posted on 17, April 2013 by

17-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BTC has had a highly successful two years, in which it reduced calling rates for customers, introduced mobile data services and a full range of smartphones, and improved their experience, according to its majority shareholder Cable & … Read the full press release →

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The Commission welcomes EP’s decision to grant discharge to the Commission in respect of the implementation of the 2011 EU budget

Posted on 17, April 2013 by

Strasbourg, 17-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Algirdas Šemeta, Commissioner responsible for Taxation, Customs, Statistics, Audit and Anti-Fraud, said: “The decision by the European Parliament to grant discharge to the Commission is recognition of our consistent effort over the years to improve the management and … Read the full press release →

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Erste Group’s research report “Fiscal rules in CEE” – fiscal masochism or necessary clean up?

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

New fiscal rules in EU six-pack to benefit CEE5 countries and reduce risk of self-defeating austerity No need for CEE countries to raise taxes if they stick to growth-friendly policies and cap real increase of expenditures below 1% CEE5 countries … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovakia

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Edith Siermann of Robeco Group to become responsible for the RobecoSAM Governance and Active Ownership unit in Rotterdam, the Netherlands

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Robeco further aligns Sustainability Investing reporting lines  Rotterdam, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Robeco Group announces that Edith Siermann, CIO Fixed Income Investments, will become responsible for the RobecoSAM Governance and Active Ownership unit in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. As part of this … Read the full press release →

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President Barroso and Commissioner Barnier comment on the European Parliament’s approval of new rules for stronger prudential requirements on banks

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Brussels, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by President Jose Manuel Barroso and Commissioner Michel Barnier following the European Parliament’s approval of new European rules to impose stronger prudential requirements on banks President J.M. Barroso: I welcome the vote in the European Parliament … Read the full press release →

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