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Results of first regional-level Eurobarometer released

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Public perception across the EU of the current economic situation and quality of life indicate major variations not only at national level but even more so at a regional level. Results also show that representatives from all levels of government … Read the full press release →

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

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Pakete auf Achse: Daimler Trucks Mexico erhält Lieferaufträge über 140 Freightliner-Lkw von Transportdienstleistern

Posted on 24, October 2012 by
Daimler Trucks Mexico gewinnt den Logistikbetrieb für Spezialgüter UNNE Corporate als Neukunden für 50 individualisierte Freightliner Cascadia Lkw. Fotonummer: 12C1217_01 Dateigröße: 4,922 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,014 MB Datum: 23.10.2012

Führende Transport- und Logistikunternehmen in Mexiko setzen auf insgesamt 140 Freightliner Lkw von Daimler Mit rund 90 verkauften Lkw baut Daimler langjährige Partnerschaft mit Express- und Paketlieferdienst Estafeta weiter aus 50 maßgeschneiderte Lkw überzeugen Neukunden UNNE Corporate, führender Logistikbetrieb für … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Transportation & Logistics

Ecuador’s Ministry of Defense Reaffirms its Commitment to Eurocopter with the Delivery of the First Two AS550 C3A Fennec Helicopters

Posted on 24, October 2012 by
Ecuador Delegation: Minister of Defense: Miguel Carvajal, Chief of Joint Command: General Leonardo Barreiro, Ejército General Commander: General Marco Vera, Ambassador in France: Carlos A. Jativa. Eurocopter: Rodolphe Henry: Eurocopter Sales Director for Latin America. (Ref. EXPH-0052-04, © Copyright Eurocopter, Eric Raz)

On September 25, Eurocopter delivered the first two AS550 C3 Fennec helicopters to the Ecuadorian Ministry of Defense under a contract signed in 2010 for seven of these helicopters and two AS350 B2s, which were delivered in December 2011. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Germany, Government, Technology

Orange named to Carbon Performance Leadership Index (CPLI) for carbon performance

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Orange assessed as one of the two best operators worldwide for carbon performance. Paris, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Through this inclusion, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which represents 655 institutional investors, recognises Orange for the action it is taking to reduce its carbon … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, France, Society, Technology, Telecom

ONS Retail Sales – Barclays comment

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Richard Lowe, Head of Retail & Wholesale at Barclays comments on today’s ONS Retail Sales figures: “Seasonal weather is encouraging shoppers back into stores, as consumers pile on the layers ready for the winter months. The falling … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Retail, United Kingdom

Akzeptanz braucht Bürgerbeteiligung

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

RWE veröffentlicht Studie zum Umgang mit Infrastrukturprojekten Ergebnisse der Studie sind Leitlinien für künftige Arbeit Essen, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In einer zunehmend vernetzten Gesellschaft wird es für Unternehmen und Behörden immer schwieriger, Akzeptanz für Infrastruktur- und Großprojekte zu erlangen. Gerade die … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Society

Banque Populaire, « La banque qui donne envie d’agir » lance son nouveau film publicitaire « Relation », une réalisation du collectif berlinois Zeitguised, signée Euro RSCG C&O

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Banque Populaire sort le 21 octobre le 5e volet de son territoire de marque lancé en juin 2011, un nouveau film sur le thème de la « Relation ». Un film qui présente la philosophie de Banque Populaire sur les valeurs humaines … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Marketing, Media

Record Run Buses 2012 heute gestartet: Einmaliger Effizienztest für Mercedes-Benz Citaro und Setra ComfortClass 500 nach Euro VI

Posted on 24, October 2012 by
Record Run Buses 2012 heute gestartet: Einmaliger Effizienztest für Mercedes-Benz Citaro und Setra ComfortClass 500 nach Euro VI Fotonummer: 12A1183 Dateigröße: 2,502 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,018 MB Datum: 22.10.2012

Start frei: Fünf Omnibusse fünf Tage im Effizienztest Drei Citaro fahren Stadtlinienverkehr in Wiesbaden Zwei Setra absolvieren täglich 1800 km Fernstraßen Bedingungen identisch, Technik und Tankungen überwacht Zieleinlauf nach 20 000 km am 26. Oktober in Wiesbaden Citaro Euro VI: … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Astrium CEO François Auque gives Eric Béranger and Evert Dudok new roles

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Astrium Satellites CEO Evert Dudok becomes CEO of Astrium Services Astrium Services CEO Eric Béranger becomes CEO of Astrium Satellites Swapping the roles will enhance the level of coordination between Astrium’s Satellites and Services divisions, two areas that are becoming … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Germany, Management, Science, Spain, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Orange Poland, mBank and MasterCard Europe offer contactless payments through mobile phones with Orange Cash

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Orange customers in Poland will be the first to be able to make payments with their phones. Orange Cash, is a new service with mBank and MasterCard Europe that allows all Orange Poland customers to buy products and services easily … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Internet & Online, Poland, Technology, Telecom

New Barclays report tracks shareholder changes as a measure of entrepreneurial activity

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Share transactions within growing private businesses fell by 38% in the first half of 2012, compared to the second half of 2011 London, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A new report released today by Barclays reveals that there have been 38% fewer … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Investment, Small Business, United Kingdom

Erdgas als Riesenakku: Testanlage in Niederaußem startet Versuche zur Stromspeicherung

Posted on 23, October 2012 by
Erdgas als Riesenakku: Testanlage in Niederaußem startet Versuche zur Stromspeicherung

RWE Power erforscht im Innovationszentrum Kohle Erdgasherstellung aus überschüssigem Strom und CO2 / Projektkosten liegen bei 1 Million Euro 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Das Innovationszentrum Kohle in Niederaußem bekommt Zuwachs: In einer neuen Testanlage untersucht das Forschungs- und Entwicklungsteam von RWE Power … Read the full press release →

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

BMW Urban Mobility. The BMW Group presents the opportunities for intelligent networking in urban situations at the ITS World Congress in Vienna.

Posted on 23, October 2012 by
Traffic management project Mobility assistant (10/2010)

Vienna, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The ITS World Congress is the premier international exhibition for devices, technologies and services associated with intelligent traffic systems. This year’s exhibition hosts a total of 300 exhibitors. The exhibition at the ITS World Congress in 2012 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Automotive, Business, Germany, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics

The ninth session of the Orange Institute to focus on the “Feedback Economy and Realtime Society”

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

The next semi annual session of the Orange Institute, a three-year old global research effort involving social networks, will be held in Boston and New York on October 22-25. The three-day session, focused on the “Feedback Economy and Realtime Society”, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Internet & Online, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology, Telecom

Tim Breedon appointed as non-executive Director of Barclays

Posted on 23, October 2012 by
Tim Breedon

23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC (“Barclays”) announce that Tim Breedon has been appointed as a non-executive Director of Barclays with effect from 1 November 2012. Tim Breedon is the former Group Chief Executive of Legal & … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, United Kingdom

RWE verkauft Anteil an Konzession „Edvard Grieg”

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

20-Prozent-Anteil an der norwegischen Förderlizenz geht an OMV Weiterer Schritt im Desinvestmentprogramm der RWE AG Essen, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  Über ihr Tochterunternehmen RWE Dea Norge AS hat die RWE AG eine Vereinbarung über den Verkauf eines 20-Prozent-Anteils an der Konzession … Read the full press release →

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

Michel BARNIER Membre de la Commission européenne, chargé du Marché intérieur et des Services Discours sur l’Union Bancaire et le Marché Unique après le Conseil européen Visite au Pays-Bas dans le cadre de la semaine du Marché Unique La Haye, le 19 octobre 2012

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

La Haye, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Discours sur l’Union Bancaire et le Marché Unique après le Conseil européen Monsieur le Ministre, Mesdames et Messieurs les Parlementaires, Mesdames et Messieurs, Je voudrais tout d’abord remercier le Ministère de l’économie pour l’organisation de cette … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Netherlands

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Zurich reports financial adjustments to its German General Insurance business

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Zurich, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) announced today that as the result of a review of its General Insurance business in Germany, including an in-depth claims file review, the Group will strengthen its claims provisions, primarily in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Insurance, Switzerland

Decisions taken by the Governing Council of the ECB (in addition to decisions setting interest rates)

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Market Operations Measures to preserve collateral availability On 10 October 2012 the Governing Council adopted Guideline ECB/2012/23 amending Guideline ECB/2012/18 on additional temporary measures relating to Eurosystem refinancing operations and eligibility of collateral. This Guideline temporarily widens … Read the full press release →

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

RBS exits UK Government’s Asset Protection Scheme

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — RBS is pleased to announce that it has agreed with HM Treasury to exit the UK Government’s Asset Protection Scheme effective 18 October 2012. The exit comes at the earliest date consistent with the minimum contractual APS … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Investment, United Kingdom