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STATEMENT ON ENHANCED COOPERATION DECISION ON FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Algirdas Šemeta Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-fraud STATEMENT ON ENHANCED COOPERATION DECISION ON FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX Commission meeting / Strasbourg, 23 October 2012 Strasbourg, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Over the past few weeks, I have received … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Law, Politics

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Neue Demonstrationsanlage zur Stromspeicherung am Energiestandort Ibbenbüren

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Strom aus erneuerbaren Energien wird zur Gaserzeugung genutzt „Power to Gas“-Technologie als innovatives Speicherverfahren Gemeinsames Projekt von RWE Deutschland und CERAM HYD 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Im münsterländischen Ibbenbüren ist der Startschuss durch RWE Deutschland und CERAM HYD für den Bau … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Science, Technology

Keskon Järvi-Suomen alueen myynti oli 442,6 miljoonaa euroa (alv 0 %) tammi-syyskuussa

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — K-ryhmän myynti oli tammi-syyskuussa 2012 Keskon Järvi-Suomen alueella (Keski-Suomi ja Etelä-Savo) yhteensä 442,6 miljoonaa euroa alv 0 % ja kehitys oli 3,9 %. – K-ruokakaupat kehittivät myyntiään koko alueella 5,6 % ollen 254,1 miljoonaa euroa. – Rautakauppojen (K-rauta, Rautia … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Retail

Commission proposes green light for enhanced cooperation on financial transactions tax

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The 10 Member States that wish to apply an EU financial transaction tax (FTT) through enhanced cooperation should be allowed to do so, because all the legal conditions for such a move are met. This is the conclusion … Read the full press release →

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

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Mercedes-Benz auf der FIAA Madrid: neue Fahrgestelle nach Abgasstufe Euro VI

Posted on 25, October 2012 by
Mercedes-Benz Fahrgestell OC 500 LE für Linienbusse Fotonummer: 12A1181 Dateigröße: 3,896 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,016 MB Datum: 23.10.2012

Neue Motoren: sauber, sparsam, langlebig, kraftvoll Neu: Achtganggetriebe, Wasserretarder, Antriebsachse Mit High-Tech gegen Mehrgewicht durch Euro VI Stuttgart/Madrid, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Euro VI kommt, Mercedes-Benz ist bereits da: Die Marke mit dem Stern präsentiert auf der Messe FIAA in Madrid vom … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Germany, Spain, Technology

Outokumpu’s third quarter 2012 – Continued positive cash flow but unsatisfactory profitability in a challenging environment

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

OUTOKUMPU OYJ INTERIM REPORT 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Third-quarter 2012 highlights – Underlying operational result was EUR -57 million – Operating loss was EUR 89 million including raw material-related inventory losses of some EUR 18 million and net non-recurring items totalling EUR -14 million … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Metals and Minerals

Statoil ASA (OSE: STL, NYSE: STO) has signed an agreement to exit the Brage licences, farm down in Gjøa and Vega and acquire a 15% stake in the Edvard Grieg licence near the Johan Sverdrup field in the North Sea

Posted on 24, October 2012 by
This transaction with the German oil and gas company Wintershall gives Statoil net proceeds of USD 1.45 billion, and begins a strategic partnership between Statoil and Wintershall.

Transaction to realise value and secure long-term growth on the NCS  24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The consideration to be paid by Wintershall includes a contingent consideration of USD 100 million relating to the production on Vega. “This transaction realises significant value … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Norway

Outokumpu featured in Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index for the third consecutive year

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Outokumpu’s approach to climate change disclosure is again recognised by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and Outokumpu is included in the Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index for the third consecutive year. The CDP represents 655 institutional investors with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Metals and Minerals

Banco Santander firma una alianza con Elavon para impulsar el negocio de medios de pago con tarjeta en los comercios

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Constituirán una sociedad conjunta en la que Elavon tendrán el 51%, y Banco Santander, el 49% restante Madrid, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Banco Santander ha alcanzado hoy un acuerdo con Elavon, líder mundial en servicios de pago, para desarrollar conjuntamente en … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Retail, Spain

Pose de la première pierre du terminal méthanier de Dunkerque

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Henri Proglio, Président Directeur Général d’EDF, a procédé aujourd’hui à la pose de la 1ère pierre du terminal méthanier en présence de Michel Delebarre, Sénateur Maire de Dunkerque et Président de la Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque. Le … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France

Ecomobilité Ventures annonce ses trois premières prises de participation

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Paris, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ecomobilité Ventures premier fonds d’investissement européen dédié à l’innovation dans la mobilité durable, annonce son entrée dans le capital des sociétés MOVE ABOUT, EZ WHEEL et ZILOK AUTO pour un montant global de 5 millions d’euros. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Transportation & Logistics

Innovative BP Employee Program Reaches $20 Million Milestone

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BP employees celebrated a historic milestone today, reaching $20 million donated to more than 14,500 US-based non-profit organizations through The Fabric of America Fund since the program launched in October 2007. All full-time US-based employees can designate … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

ING announces Management Board changes in Insurance/IM EurAsia

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Amsterdam, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — ING announced today the appointment of Delfin Rueda and Dorothee van Vredenburch as Members of the Management Board Insurance EurAsia (MBE) as of 1 November 2012. Within the MBE, Delfin Rueda will as Chief Financial Officer … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Insurance, Management, Netherlands

Joint debate on Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ Vice-President of the European Commission Responsible for Interinstitutional Relations and Administration Joint debate on Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020 Joint debate on Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020 Strasbourg,23 October 2012 Strasbourg, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear members, Thank you for the … Read the full press release →

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E.ON kommt bei Umwandlung in SE gut voran

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Vereinbarung über Beteiligung der Arbeitnehmer geschlossen Künftig höherer Frauenanteil und Vertreter verschiedener Länder im Aufsichtsrat 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — E.ON kommt bei der Umwandlung in eine Europäische Gesellschaft (SE) weiter gut voran. Deutlich vor Ablauf der gesetzlichen Frist konnte eine Vereinbarung über … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany

Banking supervision: an accountable system open to all

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Draft banking supervision legislation tabled in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Monday would give national supervisors a greater role than do earlier Commission proposals, while at the same time retaining the European Central Bank’s power … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Society

Barclays appoints new Head of Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays has appointed Mike Rigby as Head of Manufacturing, Transport and Logistics for the Corporate Banking division. In this role, Rigby will be responsible for growing the manufacturing, transport and logistics sector offering in the UK along … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Management, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

RWE: 2.000 Ladepunkte für E-Autos in Europa

Posted on 24, October 2012 by
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Dortmund/München, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — RWE wird in dieser Woche in Dortmund den 2.000. intelligenten Ladepunkt für Elektrofahrzeuge ans Netz anschließen. Damit setzt das Unternehmen sein Engagement für die Elektromobilität fort. RWE hat bereits vor vier Jahren mit dem Aufbau einer nutzerfreundlichen … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Achats responsables: le Groupe BPCE s’engage à développer ses achats vers le Secteur Adapté et Protégé

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

A l’occasion de son troisième colloque PHARE (Politique Handicap et Achats REsponsables) le Groupe BPCE affirme son engagement en matière d’Achats Responsables avec plus de 7 millions d’euros d’achats confiés au Secteur Adapté et protégé (SA&P). Paris, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Étape importante de … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France

BMW Group plans plant in Brazil

Posted on 24, October 2012 by
Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing BMW (right), presents a BMW Art Car model to the Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff (left) on the occasion of the announcement of a plan to build a new plant in Brazil (ctr. Raimundo Colombo, Governor of the State of Santa Catarina) (10/2012).

Start of production scheduled for 2014 Planned capacity of approx. 30,000 units per year Planned investment of more than 200 million euros Munich/Brasilia, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The BMW Group plans to build a new plant in Brazil. “We welcome the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Investment