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Saxo Bank newly launched Saxo TV to be led by the former Bloomberg TV News anchor, Owen Thomas

29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Saxo Bank, the multi-asset online trading and investment specialist, has launched Saxo TV, led by the former Bloomberg TV News anchor, Owen Thomas, to provide on-demand business and financial analysis. Saxo TV is integrated with TradingFloor.com, Saxo … Read the full press release

EDPS: ‘Smart, sustainable, inclusive Europe’: only with stronger and more effective data protection

Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The lobbying surrounding the current review of the EU data protection law by organisations both from Europe and elsewhere has been exceptional. Following the presentation of his Annual Report of activities for 2012 to the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs … Read the full press release

Wienerberger AG announced Q1 2013 results

Pipelife strengthens Q1 2013 results Long, snowy winter leads to volume declines for Bricks & Tiles Europe – Contribution from initial consolidation of Pipelife strengthens Group results – North America profits from positive market trend despite unfavorable weather – Group … Read the full press release

EC approves Syniverse of the US acquisition of Mach of Luxembourg, subject to conditions

Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Following an in-depth review, the European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Mach of Luxembourg by Syniverse of the US. The approval is conditional upon the divestiture of Mach’s Data Clearing (“DC”) services … Read the full press release

EC 2012 competition policy report shows how competition policy helps unlock potential of EU Single Market

Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission’s 2012 report on competition policy shows that without an effective European competition policy, the internal market cannot deliver its full economic potential. Private barriers to trade and competition would risk replacing the public … Read the full press release

László Andor speach at European Policy Centre: Single European Labour Market must be part of the EU’s recovery strategy

Final conference of the “Single European Labour Market” project European Policy Centre, Brussels, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to open today’s conference and discuss the final report of the Single European Labour Market project. The … Read the full press release

EBRD, Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) co-hosted a round-table discussion on private funding for infrastructure

Experts prepare recommendations for G20 leaders 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD and the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) co-hosted  a round-table discussion on how to unlock private sector funding for the multi trillion dollar global infrastructure  sector, helping to formulate … Read the full press release

EU-27 unemployed young persons were 5.7 million in March 2013, EU takes measures to tackle youth unemployment

Brussels, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — What is the current situation? In March 2013, 5.7 million young persons were unemployed in the EU-27, of whom 3.6 million were in the euro area. The youth unemployment rate was 23.5% in the EU-27 and 24% … Read the full press release

Alstom Grid organized Technical Seminar in Barcelona on new substation automation solutions

28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 14 May, Alstom Grid organized a new Technical Seminar on new substation automation solutions aimed at small and medium sized electricity companies in the Catalonia area. This event is part of a series of seminars that … Read the full press release

Henkel Lifetimes als bestes Webmagazin ausgezeichnet

28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Das Online-Verbraucher-Portal Henkel Lifetimes von Henkel Laundry and Home Care gewinnt mit der Düsseldorfer Agentur menadwork kommunikation GmbH den Deutschen Preis für Onlinekommunikation 2013: Henkel Lifetimes ist Sieger in der Kategorie „Webmagazin“. Mit dem Deutschen Preis für … Read the full press release

46% of EU citizens say they use eGovernment services online

Brussels, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Almost half of EU citizens (46%) now go online to look for a job, use the public library, file a tax return, register a birth, apply for a passport or use other eGovernment services. 80% say online … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz stand at the UITP Congress in Geneva 26 – 29 May dominated by the world’s best-selling urban bus model Citaro

Citaro: broad range of Euro VI-compliant urban buses Innovative technology: Euro VI, regenerative braking, weight optimisation Record Run Buses 2012: Euro VI pays its way, Citaro 8.5 percent more fuel-efficient Citaro Euro VI: Bus of the Year 2013 Emission-free urban … Read the full press release

ÖBB Postbus GmbH to take delivery of buses from Daimler Buses between 2013 and 2017

ÖBB Postbus GmbH chooses Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses Vehicles offer impressive levels of comfort, safety and efficiency Customer operates local public transportation systems throughout Austria Vienna, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ÖBB Postbus GmbH is focusing on vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and Setra as … Read the full press release

Eurocopter to supply EC225 and AS350 B3e helicopters to China’s State Grid General Aviation Company

China’s largest helicopter operator in the power and electricity sectors, the State Grid General Aviation Company (SGGAC), has ordered one EC225 and two AS350 B3e rotorcraft to support the country’s electrical grid development and build the Chinese company’s business into … Read the full press release

Zorgverzekeraars investeren in draagbare laboratoria

28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Achmea en De Friesland Zorgverzekeraar gaan participeren in het bedrijf Ostendum. Dit bedrijf ontwikkelt lab-on-a-chip toepassingen – minuscule laboratoria op een chip – waarmee een arts binnen enkele minuten onder meer bloed- , urine- en speekselmonsters kan … Read the full press release

Bekaert launched Dramix® production line in its Lipetsk plant in Russia

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bekaert inaugurated a new production line at the company’s Lipetsk plant in Russia. Bekaert adds the production of Dramix® steel fibers to serve infrastructure and construction markets in Russia and the wider CIS. Dramix® is a Bekaert … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group announced Q1 2013 results, unchanged guidance for the entire year 2013

Difficult Market Environment in the First Quarter of 2013 as Expected Weak fiber selling prices, Lenzing counteracts trend with cost savings EBITDA of EUR 64.5 mn above expectations 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The ongoing difficult market environment for man-made cellulose fibers … Read the full press release

voestalpine AG statement on Deutsche Bahn press release regarding the German rail cartel

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dr. Wolfgang Eder, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of voestalpine AG, made the following statement regarding the agreement with Deutsche Bahn: “We are very pleased that, after very intense negotiations, agreement with Deutsche Bahn has … Read the full press release

Audition publique sur la surveillance financière dans l’UE

Michel BARNIER – Membre de la Commission européenne, chargé du Marché intérieur et des Services Bruxelles, 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Gouverneur, Madame la Présidente, Messieurs les députés, Mesdames et Messieurs, Je voudrais tout d’abord vous remercier pour votre participation à … Read the full press release

EBRD lends €2m to Mobiasbanca for energy efficiency in Moldova

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is further boosting energy efficiency in Moldova with a new €2 million loan to Mobiasbancă – Groupe Société Générale. The EBRD financing will be on-lent to individual households, groups … Read the full press release