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The European Commission accepted commitments from CEZ concerning the Czech electricity market and made them legally binding

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Brussels, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has accepted a set of commitments offered by CEZ, the Czech electricity incumbent. These commitments are now legally binding. The Commission had concerns that CEZ may have abused its dominant market position by reserving … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Law

Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of Ecureuil family

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Eurocopter makes a breakthrough into the Bangladeshi civil helicopter market with the arrival of the country’s first Eurocopter rotorcraft this year. An EC130 B4 was delivered to R&R Aviation; while an AS350 B3e was showcased to civilian and governmental prospects … Read the full press release →

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

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EU Auditors: Food-processing subsidies: “no proof of added value”

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS Luxembourg, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Under the Common Agricultural Policy, EU rural development policy grants are made available to enterprises that process and market agricultural products through a measure called ‘Adding value to agricultural and forestry products’ that aims … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Investment, Law, Luxembourg, Society

AS350B3e, the latest version of Eurocopter’s successful Ecureuil family, to enter the UK market

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

The AS350B3e, the newest version of Eurocopter’s successful Ecureuil family, is the latest addition to the UK’s important single engine helicopter fleet in Private/Business Aviation Oxford, UK, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — After its entry into service in September 2011, the AS350B3e, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

The European Investment Bank lends EUR 238m for the construction of the central section of Warsaw’s new metro new line

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Warsaw/Luxembourg, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending PLN 1 billion (some EUR 238 million) for the construction of the central section of Warsaw’s new metro new line, providing additional EIB support for the development of sustainable public … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg, Poland, Transportation & Logistics

EU27 Hourly labour costs ranged from €3.7 to €39.0 in 2012

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2012, average hourly labour costs1 in the whole economy2 (excluding agriculture and public administration) were estimated to be €23.4 in theEU273 and €28.0 in the euro area3 (EA17). However, this average masks significant differences between EU Member States, with hourly labour … Read the full press release →

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

BCL: Réserves obligatoires – évolution mensuelle

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10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) fait savoir que le montant de l’exigence de réserve, pour la période de maintenance du 10 avril  au 7 mai 2013, s’élève à 3 776 millions d’euros. Les réserves à déposer … Read the full press release →

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

Key European Parliament vote on the Common Agricultural Policy after 2013

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Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Key European Parliament vote on the CAP: René Souchon supports lowering the ceiling for direct payments In view of the plenary session vote on the Common Agricultural Policy after 2013, the Committee of the Regions (CoR), represented by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, Society

La Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI): prêt de 120 M€ pour accroître la sécurité du tunnel transeuropéen de Fréjus

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10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) annonce son engagement concret en faveur du projet transfrontalier du tunnel de Fréjus avec l’octroi d’un prêt de 120 millions d’euros. Le contrat de financement a été signé, ce lundi 8 avril 2013, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

GLOBUL to offer the new Samsung GALAXY S4 smartphone in Bulgaria

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This month GLOBUL will offer the new Samsung GALAXY S4 smartphone which will be available in all GLOBUL, GERMANOS and official partner shops in white and black color. The company has already started the registration for the … Read the full press release →

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

László ANDOR: The crisis as a catalyst for change

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

László ANDOR – European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion High level tripartite ILO/IMF/EC panel discussion on “Recovery from the crisis, coherent policies for growth and jobs” at 9th ILO European Regional Meeting/ Oslo Oslo, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Norway, Politics, Society

Dassault’s FalconBroadcast Service Now Available on Falcon 2000 and Falcon 900 EASy Models

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Saint-Cloud, France, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Falcon announced today that its new FalconBroadcast airborne health monitoring service is now available on all Falcon 2000 and Falcon 900 models equipped with the EASy cockpit. “This service has been available for our … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Technology

Olli REHN: Recovery from the crisis – Coherent policies for growth and jobs

Posted on 10, 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 ILO European Regional Meeting – High-level tripartite ILO/IMF/EC panel discussion – Oslo Oslo, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Regrettably, due to … Read the full press release →

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

Bankia to restructure its business areas

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Bankia creates the Business Banking unit headed by Gonzalo Alcubilla. It combines business and corporate banking and the capital markets and corporate finance activities. The bank is also restructuring the retail banking unit and is unifying its private banking and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Spain

President Barroso met with Ms Alenka Bratušek, Prime Minister of Slovenia

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, Prime Minister, It was indeed a pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Bratušek to the European Commission today. This is the Prime Minister’s first … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Slovenia

The European Commission reaffirms its support to the Italian government’s efforts to liquidate large stock of trade debt

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission reaffirms its support to the Italian government’s plan to accelerate the liquidation of the large stock of trade debt accumulated by the public administration. This will ease firms’ liquidity constraints and thus assist economic … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Italy, Politics

Bankia signed an agreement with Semutransa to guarantee the transport sector in Segovia and its province

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bankia has signed an agreement with Semutransa to guarantee the fuel transactions of transport companies at Semutransa’s facilities at the Segovia Transport Centre. The guarantee means that fuel payments can be deferred, providing an important source of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Spain, Transportation & Logistics

Commissioner Michel Barnier welcomes the agreement on disclosure requirements for extractive and forestry industries and on simpler accounting requirements for small companies

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I congratulate the European Parliament, in particular the rapporteurs Klaus-Heiner Lehne and Arlene McCarthy, and the Council, in particular the Irish, Cypriot and Danish Presidencies on reaching this important agreement. The agreement on the disclosure requirements for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics

Lafarge, Saint-Gobain, Schneider Electric and A_PRIORI team up to develop energy efficient houses in Russia

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Moscow, Russian Federation, 10-4-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Lafarge, the global leader in the production of cement, aggregates and concrete, Saint-Gobain, a world leader in the habitat and construction markets, Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and A_PRIORI Project, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France, Real Estate, Russia

Saint-Gobain PAM wins major contract to supply pipes and fittings for the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity & Water

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10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Saint-Gobain PAM, the parent company of Saint-Gobain’s Pipe Activity, today signed a contract (Az-Zour) to supply pipes and fittings for the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity & Water. The $200 million (around €154 million) contract represents a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, France, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities