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TeliaSonera: Management changes in Business area Eurasia

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Veysel Aral, CEO of Kcell and Regional Head of Central Asia, has today been appointed President of Business area Eurasia. In this role, he succeeds Tero Kivisaari, who has been managing dual roles since his appointment as … Read the full press release →

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

Working women can help both themselves and the economy

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

EU Ministers, in Dublin today, debate the contribution and benefits older women can make as they remain in the labour market 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister of State for Disability, Equality, Mental Health and Older Women, Kathleen Lynch TD, today chaired … Read the full press release →

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

Neste Oil has increased its use of waste- and residue-based renewable inputs by over 400,000 tons

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

Neste Oil has increased its use of waste- and residue-based renewable inputs by over 400,000 tons 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Neste Oil succeeded in achieving its target of increasing its use of waste and residue raw materials for refining into renewable … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial

Digital Agenda – European Commission questions Italian telecoms proposal to regulate rates for fixed termination services

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

Brussels, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has called a halt to the plans of the Italian telecoms regulator (AGCOM) regarding termination rates which would negatively affect consumers in Italy as well as operators in other Member States. AGCOM has proposed … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Italy, Law, Technology, Telecom

Qualitätskontrolle per Fingerzeig

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Für Produktionsbetriebe ist die Qualitätssicherung der Prozesskette unerlässlich – nur so lassen sich Probleme frühzeitig erkennen und Mehrkosten senken. Eine effiziente Art der Qualitätskontrolle haben Fraunhofer-Forscher entwickelt: Durch eine Zeigegeste können Mitarbeiter in Karosserieteilen entdeckte Fehler ins … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Science, Technology

Thales at Aero India 2013

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

Bangalore, India, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thales will be participating in the Aero India exhibition, which takes in Bangalore from 6 to 10 February. Held every two years, Aero India is India’s largest exhibition for the aerospace sector. For defence programmes, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Marketing

Insight: Trade – An Irish Presidency Priority

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Trade is an Irish Presidency priority: we are committed to building momentum in the EU’s trade negotiations with other countries. President Barroso’s letter to EU leaders on February 4th pointed out in a that “grasping the opportunities … Read the full press release →

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

BT launches better value totally unlimited broadband

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BT has raised the stakes in the battle for broadband customers by introducing Totally Unlimited Broadband on all but its entry level offerings – and cutting the price. The UK’s most popular broadband now comes without any … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

TeliaSonera: Nomination committee proposes Chairman of the Board

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

A unanimous nomination committee proposes Marie Ehrling to be appointed Chairman of TeliaSonera at the Annual General Meeting on April 3, 2013. 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Marie Ehrling was President of TeliaSonera’s Swedish operations between 2002 and 2006. Prior to that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Internet & Online, Management, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

Commission blows the whistle over inflated football transfer fees and lack of level playing field

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Football clubs spend around €3 billion a year on player transfers, but very little of this money trickles down to smaller clubs or the amateur game, according to a European Commission study published today. The number of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Society, Sports

Significant lessor order for Airbus’ newest, most fuel efficient aircraft

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

ALC orders 25 A350 XWBs and firms up options for 14 A321neo aircraft Blagnac,  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company has signed a contract for 25 A350 XWB Family aircraft, consisting of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Investing in our future: Good examples of EU funded projects

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

The European Union budget is relatively small (around 1% of EU GNI), but it can make a big difference. Around 94% of the European Union budget supports researchers, businesses, farmers, regions, young people and many others. Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Too … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Automotive, Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Small Business, Society, Technology

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Valeo’s Comfort Access Mechanisms business by Japanese auto parts manufacturer U-Shin

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the French company Valeo SA’s Comfort Access Mechanisms business (“CAM”) by U-Shin Ltd. of Japan. CAM manufactures and distributes products that facilitate vehicle access … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Law, Technology

Neste Oil to invest EUR 65 million in enhancing gasoline production at Porvoo

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

Neste Oil to invest EUR 65 million in enhancing gasoline production at Porvoo 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Neste Oil has decided to build an isomerization unit at its Porvoo refinery. The investment, valued at approx. EUR 65 million, is intended to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Finland, Investment

Telenor signs with UNI Global Union

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

Today Telenor ASA signed an agreement with UNI Global Union, the voice of 20 million service sector workers around the world, in order to establish a platform and framework for dialogue between UNI and Telenor on fundamental labor rights. Telenor … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Law, Norway, Society, Technology, Telecom

NAC delivers one Dash 8 Q400, MSN 4058 to Eznis Airways, Mongolia

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one Dash 8 Q400, MSN 4058 to Eznis Airways, Mongolia. 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard at the celebration of the grid transfer

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 3 January 2013, Swissgrid and the previous owners reached a significant milestone in Switzerland’s power history: the Swiss transmission grid was successfully transferred to Swissgrid. To duly celebrate this occasion, Swissgrid organised an evening event on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Government, Politics, Switzerland

Thales: Appointments on the Group Executive Committee

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

Neuilly-sur-Seine, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jean-Bernard Lévy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Thales, has appointed or confirmed in their position the following persons, as members of the Group Executive Committee. Patrice Caine, Senior Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Performance … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Management, Security & Safety

New Director for Alpiq Hydro Ticino SA

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Andrea Papina from the canton of Ticino will take over the position of Director of Alpiq Hydro Ticino SA. He will replace Alfredo Baldi who led the company based in Airolo (TI) for the past twelve years. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Switzerland

BT GROUP PLC RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2012

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

BT Group plc (BT.L) today announced its results for the third quarter and nine months to 31 December 2012.  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ian Livingston, Chief Executive, commenting on the results, said: “Our fibre plans are helping to make the UK … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom