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OKB GIDROPRESS presented VVER-600 project

Posted on 14, February 2013 by

14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On February 1, in the operating organization Rosenergoatom Concern OJSC there was held a presentation by OKB “GIDROPRESS” about its project of a two-loop reactor facility VVER-600. On the part of GIDROPRESS the project was presented by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Russia, Technology

European Union is Greater Nancy’s key partner in improving its transport service

Posted on 14, February 2013 by

14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With the aim of equipping the Greater Nancy conurbation with a high performance bus service while providing a sustainable response to urban infrastructure development needs, a EUR 55 million loan agreement between Greater Nancy and the European … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

Minister Bruton: Irish Presidency on EU-US trade agenda

Posted on 14, February 2013 by

14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As Chair of the EU Trade Ministers Council, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD, said: “I welcome the confirmation by President Obama in his State of the Union speech of the United States’ commitment … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Ireland, Politics

Presentation of Telenor’s fourth quarter results 2012

Posted on 13, February 2013 by

Telenor will present its financial results for the fourth quarter 2012 on Wednesday 13 February 2013 at 09:00 hrs Norwegian time/CET. The presentation, which will also be broadcast live over the Internet, will be held in Auditorium Voice, Telenor Expo … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Norway, Technology, Telecom

In line with asset-light strategy, Rezidor converts two leases in Sweden to franchise agreements

Posted on 13, February 2013 by

13-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the conversion of two lease agreements, the Park Inn by Radisson Malmö and the Park Inn by Radisson Hammarby Sjöstad, in Sweden to franchise agreements. Combined, the two hotels comprise more … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Real Estate, Sweden, Travel

Hilti achieves growth amid a difficult environment

Posted on 13, February 2013 by

Schaan (FL), 13-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Hilti Group increased sales by 4.4 percent in local currencies in the 2012 business year. Sales rose 5.2 percent year-on-year, to CHF 4204 million, in terms of Swiss francs. Although important Hilti markets remained … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Electronics & Machinery, Liechtenstein, Technology

Amey Awarded Standard for Collaborative Working

Posted on 13, February 2013 by

13-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Amey has achieved BS 11000 certification, a national standard of excellence, for collaborative business relationships across its rail business. The standard recognises Amey’s collaborative business relationship management system for customers in the rail sector, providing services … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

Banca MPS: Fitch affirms BMPS long – and short-term ratings. Viability rating placed on rating watch negative

Posted on 13, February 2013 by

13-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena informs that international ratings agency, Fitch, has affirmed the Issuer’s long-term rating at ‘BBB’ with a stable outlook, short-term rating at ‘F3’ and Support Rating Floor at ‘BBB’, given the Bank’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Italy

Lagardère Full year 2012 net sales

Posted on 13, February 2013 by

Net sales, fourth-quarter 2012: €2,018m an increase of +3.5% on a reported basis, +0.1% on a like-for-like basis(1)  Net sales for FY 2012: €7,370m -3.7% on a reported basis, -0.2% on a like-for-like basis  2012 Recurring EBIT(2) from Media activities target … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, France, Internet & Online, Media

Reducing the EU’s dependency on raw materials: European Innovation Partnership launched

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Brussels, 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani, responsible for Industry and Entrepreneurship, launched today, together with his colleagues Maire Geoghegan Quinn European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, and Janez Potočnik European Commissioner for the Environment, the European Innovation … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Metals and Minerals, Politics

EIB and Rhône-Alpes Regional Council sign EUR 200 million loan for purchasing regional express trains

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With the aim of upgrading the regional express rail service by purchasing new trains, a EUR 200 million loan agreement was signed by the Rhône-Alpes Region and the European Investment Bank (EIB) by Jean-Jack Queyranne, President of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

State aid: Commission temporarily approves rescue aid for Banque PSA Finance

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Brussels, 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has granted temporary approval to France, under the EU state aid rules, to provide Banque PSA Finance with a EUR 1.2 billion guarantee covering its market issues. The Commission’s approval is conditional on the submission during … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Law

MAPFRE ASSISTANCE lanza en Grecia la primera aplicación de Asistencia en accidentes para tabletas

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

El servicio permite a los asegurados gestionar a través de este dispositivo los partes de accidente con su compañía 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MAPFRE ASSISTANCE ha presentado en Grecia una pionera aplicación que ofrece a los conductores la posibilidad de gestionar … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Greece, Insurance, Internet & Online, Spain, Technology

Steel: High-Level Roundtable Recommendations to improve competitiveness

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Brussels, 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European steelmakers are currently facing extremely challenging economic conditions, but new opportunities are opening up for the steel industry through emerging industrial applications in traditional or technology-based industries, such as construction and renewable energy. The High-Level Roundtable on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Industrial, Metals and Minerals

Airbus Military delivers first A330 MRTT to United Arab Emirates

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Airbus Military has delivered the first of three new generation A330 MRTT multi-role tanker transport aircraft ordered by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Madrid,  12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The handover of the world´s most advanced air-to-air tanker means that the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Spain

VP Tajani: Fashion industry deserves our full support

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Brussels, 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European fashion and high-end industries are global leaders accounting for 10% of European exports. European Commission Vice President Antonio Tajani will meet in Brussels today with high-level representatives of some of the Europe’s main fashion companies … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, European Union, Politics, Small Business

Boris Arseev was appointed an Executive Vice-President of Rusatom Overseas

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Boris Arseev was appointed an Executive vice-president of  Rusatom Overseas. B.Arseev will be responsible for business development of the State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM on the international market, primarily due to the formation and portfolio management of non-nuclear … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Russia

Las Oficinas de Representación de MAPFRE GLOBAL RISKS en Londres, Colonia y París se transforman en sucursales

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Estas tres oficinas han alcanzado un importante nivel de desarrollo y tendrán a partir de ahora una mayor capacidad de servicio 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Desde el 1 de enero de 2013, las oficinas de representación de MAPFRE GLOBAL RISKS de … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Germany, Insurance, Spain, United Kingdom

Hans-Peter Keitel Elected to Voith Shareholders’ Committee

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dr.-Ing. E. h. Hans-Peter Keitel (*1947), former President of the Federation of German Industries e. V. (BDI), has been elected to the Shareholders’ Committee and the Supervisory Board of Voith GmbH at the Voith Shareholders’ Meeting on February … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

New Head of TeliaSonera Investor Relations

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jesper Wilgodt has been appointed Head of Investor Relations. He succeeds Andreas Ekström, who has taken up the position as Head of Mergers & Acquisitions. Jesper Wilgodt, aged 41, is currently working at Springtime as Investor Relations … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Investment, Management, Sweden, Technology, Telecom