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Van Hool to build 15 hybrid “tram-buses” for Malmö

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

– First order for 15 hybrid Exqui.Citys for Scandinavia. – First “tram-bus” solution in Scandinavia. – Confirmation of the commercial success of the Exqui.City abroad: 92 vehicles sold since launch in 2011. Koningshooikt, Belgium, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —Van Hool, an independent … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

R&D Scoreboard: Despite crisis, top EU firms continue to invest in innovation

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Brussels, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In the face of the continuing economic and financial crisis, major EU-based firms continue to rely on R&D for their competitive edge. They increased R&D investment by 8.9% in 2011, up from 6.1% in 2010. The increase … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Investment, Science, Technology

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Carl Zeiss Meditec looks back on successful financial year

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Above average increase in EBIT/positive development in all strategic business units and reporting regions JENA/Germany, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Medical technology company Carl Zeiss Meditec AG continued its growth trend in financial year 2011/2012. Revenue climbed 13.6 percent to EUR 861.9 million and thus … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Technology

The Specialist Works on the Fast Track

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Specialist Works has won a place on the Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100. This prestigious list is a network of the UK’s top-performing private companies, featuring businesses that have increased sales and created new jobs … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Marketing, Media, United Kingdom

.eu reports healthy registration rise in Q3 2012

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Brussels, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — .eu domain name registrations in Q3 2012 grew by more than 7% year over year for the second consecutive quarter, according to the latest progress report from the .eu registry, EURid. The third quarter’s net growth … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Internet & Online, Technology

Neue Floater-Obligation 2012–2014 Serie 57 der Bank Austria bietet attraktive Verzinsung und Kapitalsicherheit zum Laufzeitende

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Die 2-jährige Floater-Obligation ist bei kurzer Laufzeit und variabler Verzinsung auf die Bedürfnisse der betrieblichen Veranlagung abgestimmt, aber auch für Privatkunden geeignet, die kurzfristig veranlagen wollen. Der Zinssatz wird für die gesamte Laufzeit vierteljährlich an den 3-Monats-EURIBOR … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Financial, Investment

EIB supports ARCELIK’s R&D programme

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a loan of EUR 100 million to Arçelik A.S. for its research and development programme to improve product performance and broaden its product range. This long-term EIB loan to Arçelik … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Technology, Turkey

Solvay launches Chemistry for the Future Solvay Prize to reward major scientific discoveries

Posted on 8, December 2012 by

Brussels, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Solvay announced today (21 November 2012 at 2:00 pm) the creation of the Chemistry for the Future Solvay Prize to reward a major scientific discovery that could shape tomorrow’s chemistry and help human progress. The EUR … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Science

Credit rating agencies: Council confirms agreement with EP

Posted on 7, December 2012 by

Brussels, 7-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Permanent Representatives Committee today approved a compromise text agreed with the European Parliament on 27 November on proposals amending the EU’s rules on credit rating agencies. This will enable the presidency to confirm the agreement reached … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics

Speech – Bridging transport’s financing gap: fair charging for the road ahead

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Siim Kallas — Vice-President and Commissioner for transport Conference on fair and efficient road pricing Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be here with you today to explain how I see the challenges facing Europe’s road sector … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Transportation & Logistics

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I.R.I.S. Software Fully Compatible with Windows 8

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Louvain-la-Neuve, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — I.R.I.S., a listed company (EURONEXT Brussels: IRI), market leader in Intelligent Document Recognition (IDR), Mobile Scanning Peripherals, Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and Optimized IT Infrastructure (ICT), is proud to announce that its entire software range is fully compatible with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Internet & Online, Management, Technology

Speech After WTO Accession: Reform and EU-Russia Trade Relations

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Karel De Gucht — European Commissioner for Trade Seminar of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe / Brussels Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, This year has been an important year for EU-Russia trade relations. For 19 years – … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Russia

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BCL: ENQUÊTE DE CONJONCTURE AUPRÈS DES CONSOMMATEURS

Posted on 6, December 2012 by
Tableau : Indicateur de confiance des consommateurs et ses composantes

La confiance des consommateurs se redresse en novembre 2012. 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — L’indicateur de confiance des consommateurs établi par la Banque centrale du Luxembourg après correction des variations saisonnières s’est quelque peu redressé en novembre, après la forte baisse du … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Luxembourg, Marketing

Better functioning of food supply chain

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — What is the mandate of the Forum? In 2010, the Commission tasked the Forum to help with the implementation of the recommendations of the former High Level Group on the Competitiveness of the Agro-Food Industry and of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Management

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ΑΝΤ1 added to OTE TV

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — OTE TV content is further enhanced with the addition of ΑΝΤ1 TV channel, thereby offering the richest selection of Greek channels, including all major nationwide channels, as well as selected regional channels from across Greece. OTE TV … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Greece, Media, Telecom

Austrians plan to spend some EUR 2.6 billion on Christmas presents

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

8 out of 10 Austrians intend to buy presents On average, EUR 451 are budgeted for buying presents 22% buy Christmas presents online 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — It is Christmas time, especially at the cash registers. Austrians are planning to spend … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Marketing, Retail

Speech by President Barroso: “Time for extra growth”

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso — President of the European Commission VOKA conference/Brussels Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure for me to be here today. The impressive turnout shows that Flemish entrepreneurs mean business when they talk … Read the full press release →

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

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State aid: Commission approves emergency rescue aid for Austrian bank Hypo Group Alpe Adria

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has temporarily approved, under EU state aid rules, an emergency recapitalisation totalling €1.5 billion that Austria intends to grant to Hypo Group Alpe Adria (HGAA). The bank needs the aid to comply with regulatory … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law

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Youth employment: Commission proposes package of measures

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

Brussels, 6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Measures to help Member States tackle unacceptable levels of youth unemployment and social exclusion by giving young people offers of jobs, education and training have been proposed by the European Commission. “High youth unemployment has dramatic consequences … Read the full press release →

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

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Alstom Wind has been awarded a prize by magazines InfoPower and InfoEnviro for its implication in Spain in the fields of Energy and Environment

Posted on 6, December 2012 by
Miquel Cabré, who participated in the name of 4,000 Alstom Spain employees and 1,500 Alstom Wind staff worldwide, received the prize

6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On Thursday, 29th November, the magazines InfoPower and InfoEnviro acknowledged the efforts of a number of companies in the area of Energy and the Environment. Alstom Wind was one of the stars of this first edition, winning … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom