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Clarification by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) in response to media reports with regard to a paper by the European Central Bank (ECB)

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Paper on the framework for resolution of credit and other institutions 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In response to media reports with regard to a paper by the European Central Bank (ECB), in relation to the recovery and resolution of banks, the … Read the full press release →

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

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Райфайзенбанк България и ЕБВР подписаха втора кредитна линия в рамките на българската Програма за енергийна ефективност и възобновяема енергия КЛЕЕВИ

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Финансиране за инвестиции на българския бизнес в устойчива енергия 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — „Райфайзенбанк (България)“ ЕАД и Европейската банка за възстановяване и развитие („ЕБВР“) подписаха втора кредитна линия в рамките на българската Програма за енергийна ефективност и възобновяема енергия (“КЛЕЕВИ”). Това … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Investment, Small Business

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Fennovoima interested in Rosatom’s 1200 MW pressurized water reactor AES-2006

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Fennovoima invites ROSATOM to direct negotiations 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Fennovoima Board of Directors has decided to invite ROSATOM to direct negotiations regarding the supply of Fennovoima’s nuclear power plant. The direct negotiations with Rosatom will commence immediately. Fennovoima is interested … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Finland, Infrastructure & Utilities, Russia, Technology

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President Barroso replies to the letter he received from President of Cyprus, Nicos Anastasiades, regarding EU funding for Cyprus

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Brussels, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Letter from Commission President Barroso to President Anastasiades of Cyprus. “Dear President, Thank you for your letter of 9 April asking for the Commission’s support in finding ways of helping Cyprus at this difficult time of economic … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics

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Der Konzern der Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG (RZB) erzielt wieder solides Ergebnis

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Nettodotierungen zu Kreditrisikovorsorgen € 1.031 Millionen (-6,2 Prozent) Jahresüberschuss vor Steuern: € 905 Millionen (-20,9 Prozent) Bilanzstruktur optimiert: Bilanzsumme sinkt um 2,8 Prozent auf € 146 Milliarden Eigenmittelquote: 14,5 Prozent (+1,8 PP); Core Tier 1 Ratio (gesamtes Risi-ko) 10,9 Prozent … Read the full press release →

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Commissioner Connie Hedegaard comments on Parliament’s vote against the Commission’s backloading proposal

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Brussels, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Parliament today voted against the Commission’s backloading proposal. In response to the Parliament’s vote, European Commission for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard said: ”The Commission of course regrets that the European Parliament has not approved the … Read the full press release →

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Nearly 2,000 workers to be employed in the construction of Baltic NPP power Units №1 and №2 in Neman district, Kaliningrad region

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16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — March 28, 2013 a meeting of operational headquarters for the construction of Baltic NPP power Units №1 and №2 (Neman district, Kaliningrad region) was held. Representatives of the State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM, JSC Concern Rosenergoatom (customer … Read the full press release →

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Spring is in the air at Mercedes-Benz and a whole array of new models is now on display at Mercedes-Benz showrooms

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16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Saloon and Estate of the new E-Class feature intelligently modified design, a new interior and new, efficient engines. Meanwhile, world-leading aerodynamics, thrilling avant-garde coupé design and cutting-edge technology are the hallmarks of the new CLA. … Read the full press release →

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Airbus to enrich its Premium Economy Seating offering available in the A350 XWB Catalogue in partnership with EADS Sogerma

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Offering even more interior choices for A350 XWB operators EADS Sogerma to introduce a new seat model into the A350 XWB catalogue Joining Zodiac in enriching the A350 XWB’s Premium Economy Seating offer Aircraft Interiors Expo 2013, Hamburg, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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Eurostat: Industrial production up by 0.4% in euro area and EU27 (February 2013 compared with January 2013)

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16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In February 2013 compared with January 2013, seasonally adjusted industrial production1 grew by 0.4% in both the euro area2 (EA17) and theEU272, according to estimates released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In January3 production fell by 0.6% and 0.5% … Read the full press release →

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HeidelbergCement to expand its cement capacity in port city of Takoradi, Ghana

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16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In Ghana, HeidelbergCement is constructing a new cement mill with an annual capacity of 0.8 million tonnes at its grinding plant in the port city of Takoradi. The investment of US$ 30 million also includes the … Read the full press release →

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FrieslandCampina trucks in Leeuwarden will start the switch from diesel to green gas

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Leeuwarden, the Netherlands, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the end of this month, trucks that transport products from the production location to the container port in Leeuwarden will start the switch from diesel to green gas. This week, the RTL-Z television programme … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Food & Beverage, Netherlands, Society, Transportation & Logistics

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Remarques du Commissaire Michel Barnier lors de la conférence de presse de la réunion informelle du Conseil ECOFIN

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Dublin, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Remarques du Commissaire Michel Barnier lors de la conférence de presse de la réunion informelle du Conseil ECOFIN Depuis trois ans, semaine après semaine, nous tirons les leçons de la crise, nous le devons aux citoyens et aux … Read the full press release →

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Fuel-saving “autopilot” for trucks called I-See won Volvo Technology Award

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16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The I-See system reduces fuel consumption for long-distance transport by up to 5%. Four individuals responsible for developing the solution are set to receive the Volvo Technology Award for 2013. The prize was presented on April 4 … Read the full press release →

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Rheinland-pfälzische Hunsrückgemeinden surfen mit Höchstgeschwindigkeit

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Künftige Übertragungsraten größer als in mancher Großstadt Zwei RWE-Pilotgemeinden für den Aufbau eines intelligenten Stromnetzes liegen in Rheinland-Pfalz Kisselbach, 16-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit einem symbolischen „Schalterumlegen“ ist das neue Breitbandnetz zweier Hunsrückgemeinden am 9. April in Betrieb gegangen: In Kisselbach und … Read the full press release →

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Spain, Italy and France the top holiday destinations for the EU27 residents in 2011

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2011, EU27 residents made 1.0 billion holiday trips1, of which around one quarter were trips outside the country of residence2 (outbound trips). Looking in more detail at these outbound holiday trips, Spain was the top foreign destination of EU27 residents in 2011 (13% … Read the full press release →

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Daimler AG Annual Shareholders’ Meeting in Berlin approves dividend of €2.20 per share, €2,349 million in total

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15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of Daimler AG in Berlin on Wednesday, the shareholders approved the distribution of a dividend for the year 2012 of €2.20 per share (prior year: €2.20). The total dividend payout amounts to … Read the full press release →

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Androulla Vassiliou: EU funding for research and education – inspiring science today and in the future

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Androulla Vassiliou – Member of the European Education in charge of Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth CERN visit / Geneva, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It is a great pleasure to be here with you this morning in one of the leading institutions of … Read the full press release →

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Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars: “Growth and efficiency: Daimler is staying the course”

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Affirmation of long-term strategy and goals Start of biggest growth program in the company’s history Efficiency programs to lead to savings of €4 billion by end of 2014 Voting on a stable dividend of €2.20 per share Berlin, 15-4-2013 — … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission, ECB and IMF comment on the conclusion of the review mission to Greece

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Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Staff teams from the European Commission (EC), European Central Bank (ECB), and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have concluded their review mission to Greece. The mission has reached staff-level agreement with the authorities on the economic and financial … Read the full press release →

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