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WeSC: KALLELSE TILL EXTRA BOLAGSSTÄMMA I WeSC AB (PUBL)

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Aktieägarna i WeSC AB (publ), org. nr. 556578-2496 (”Bolaget”) kallas härmed till extra bolagsstämma fredagen den 23 november 2012 kl 16.00 i Bolagets lokaler på adress Karlavägen 108, 14 tr. i Stockholm. Anmälan m.m. Aktieägare som önskar … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Sweden

Scottish airports call for immediate action on damaging aviation tax

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Scotland’s largest airports have demanded the UK Government takes immediate action on air passenger duty (APD) following the publication of a report warning it could cost Scotland more than two million passengers per year by 2016. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Society, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

New generation washing machines and dryers unveiled in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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New generation washing machines and dryers unveiled in Bosnia and Herzegovina

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Gorenje presented its new generation of washing machines and dryers in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over 200 guests, hosted by the TV personality Aleksandar Hršum were presented the advantages of these appliances. The guests were welcomed by the managing director … Read the full press release →

Posted in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Marketing, Slovenia, Technology

Mergers: Commission approves joint-venture between ARM, Giesecke & Devrient and Gemalto, subject to conditions

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8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint-venture between ARM, a UK semiconductor intellectual property (“IP”) supplier, Giesecke & Devrient (“G&D”) of Germany and Gemalto of the Netherlands, both … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, European Union, Germany, Government, Law, Netherlands, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom

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AF Group rehabilitates at Aker Brygge

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8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — AF Group has been nominated by Norwegian Property as contractor for the rehabilitation of the Terminal building, Stranden 1 at Aker Brygge. The Terminal building  is the main entrance to Aker Brygge in Oslo. The contract includes … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Construction, Industrial, Norway

Atos announces blueKiwi ZEN, the most advanced SaaS Enterprise Social Software

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Enabling a new level of enterprise communication and collaboration for superior business performance Webcast 7 November 2012 at 11 am (CET) with Gilles Grapinet, Senior Executive Vice President, Atos and JL Valente, CEO at blueKiwi, an Atos company — Register here Paris, 8-11-2012 — … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Internet & Online, Technology

EU airports: MEPs reject further liberalisation of ground-handling services

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission’s proposal to boost competition to supply ground-handling services at major EU airports was rejected by the Transport and Tourism Committee on Tuesday. MEPs also agreed on new rules to ensure more efficient use of takeoff … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, European Union, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

WeSC: Styrelsen för WeSC offentliggör fullt garanterad företrädesemission om cirka 21 MSEK

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8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Styrelsen för WeSC AB (publ) (”WeSC” eller ”Bolaget”) har beslutat att genomföra en nyemission om cirka 21 MSEK med företrädesrätt för Bolagets aktieägare. Styrelsens beslut är villkorat av godkännande vid extra bolagsstämma den 23 november 2012. · … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Investment, Sweden

Philips announces major new agreement in the Middle East, featuring the world’s largest installation of Ambient Experience and Jordan’s first LEED certified healthcare facility

Posted on 8, November 2012 by
Philips will install a suite of 15 advanced imaging solutions at the Farah Medical Complex

Farah Medical Complex to become a world leader in patient centered care with launch of the first LEED Certified hospital in Amman, Jordan Amman, Jordan and Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) today announced a  … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Healthcare, Netherlands, Science, Technology

AF Gruppen’s (AFG) Invitation to presentation of Q3 2012 results

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — AF Gruppen’s (AFG) presentation of the Q3 results 2012 will take place on Friday November 9 at 0830. Those who are in interested in attending the presentation, are kindly asked to notify AF Gruppen by mail to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Management, Norway

WeSC: Försäljningen för Q2 uppgick till 100 MSEK motsvarande en tillväxt på 30 procent

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8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — WeSC:s försäljning under det andra kvartalet som avslutades den 31 oktober 2012 för det förkortade verksamhetsåret 2012 (maj – december 2012) uppgick till drygt 100 MSEK vilket motsvarar en tillväxt om cirka 30 procent jämfört med en … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Sweden

CZECH REPUBLIC: AREVA WILL APPEAL AGAINST CEZ’S DECISION

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — AREVA disagrees with CEZ’s exclusion notification in the TEMELIN 3&4 project. Considering CEZ decision as baseless, the Group has decided to appeal and to call for a suspension of the bid procedure. The group believes that its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Law

Atos Worldline unveils pioneering eGo ‘Pay with a simple touch’ for the first time in Europe

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

eGo will open the path to new and intuitive ways of electronic transactions Paris, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in Hi-Tech transactional services, will showcase the eGo™ solution for the first time in Europe. This new technology revolutionizes … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Technology

Bank crisis rules need a dose of realism and more detail

Posted on 7, November 2012 by

The European Commission’s bank crisis resolution plans focus too closely on individual troubled banks, and must do more to address crises that could infect an entire banking sector, commented MEPs on the draft legislation tabled in the Economic and Monetary … Read the full press release →

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

Philips wins Platinum Successful Design Award China for SoundBar Home Cinema Speakers for Android

Posted on 7, November 2012 by
Philips Soundbar Home Cinema Speakers for Android

Eindhoven, the Netherlands, 7-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is honored to have been chosen by the jury of the Successful Design Awards-China to receive the Platinum Award for the Philips Soundbar Home Cinema Speakers for Android … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Marketing, Netherlands, Technology

Husqvarna Group plans cost structure improvements

Posted on 7, November 2012 by

7-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Husqvarna Group plans measures to improve the Group’s cost structure. The measures include layoffs in several countries, including Sweden. The proposed measures include a reduction of approximately 600 employees, whereof almost half are in Sweden, mainly in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Sweden, Technology

Innovation performance of 190 European regions compared

Posted on 7, November 2012 by
Figure 1: Innovation performance by regions

Brussels, 7-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Innovation is a key driver of economic growth and jobs. The Regional Innovation Scoreboard 2012, published today, provides a comparative assessment of how European regions perform with regard to innovation. The report covers 190 regions across the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Science, Small Business, Society, Technology

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Speech by Frans van Houten at Euronext Beurstrommeldag “Investing in the Future” (English)

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Speech by Frans van Houten at Euronext Beurstrommeldag “Investing in the Future” (English)

7-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be speaking to you at this ‘Beurstrommeldag’ (‘stock exchange drum day’). It provides an excellent opportunity for me to share with you my thoughts on innovation, entrepreneurship and competitive strength. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Management, Netherlands, Society, Technology

Improving Access to Labour Market Information for Migrants & Employers

Posted on 7, November 2012 by

Brussels, 7-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to this Expert Seminar that is devoted to the access of migrants and employers to labour market information and which is organised by LINET, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Society

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Atos Worldline launches its first contactless portable terminal in Europe

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YOXIMO sets new standard with its screen integrated contactless reader Paris, 7-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in Hi-Tech transactional services, launches its first contactless portable terminal, YOXIMO, a new European standard in portable contactless payment terminals. Its integrated … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Technology