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BAE SYSTEMS SUPPORTING TACTICAL VEHICLE FLEET WITH NEW CONTRACT

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

BAE Systems will provide more than 100 spare parts for several variants in the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract. 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The initial order is worth $2.6 million, while the total … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, United Kingdom

Banco de Portugal Economic Bulletin – Winter 2012: Outlook for the Portuguese Economy 2012-2014

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Banco de Portugal Economic Bulletin – Winter 2012: Outlook for the Portuguese Economy 2012-2014 The outlook for the Portuguese economy in 2013 and 2014 continues to be marked by the process of adjustment of the structural macroeconomic … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Portugal

The Single Market Act II should urgently respond to single market failures, says the EESC

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 16 January, the EESC plenary session adopted an opinion on “The Single Market Act II – Together for new growth”. The text calls for a more realistic approach to Single Market policies. The European Commission should focus more … Read the full press release →

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

ArcelorMittal prices Combined Offering of common stock and mandatorily convertible subordinated notes (“MCNs”)

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

Luxembourg, 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ArcelorMittal (the “Company”) announces the pricing of its combined offering of ordinary shares and mandatorily convertible subordinated notes (“MCNs”) announced earlier today (the “Combined Offering”). The total aggregate proceeds from the Combined Offering are approximately USD … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Metals and Minerals

EU Council President calls for EESC’s proposals on the social dimension of the EMU

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

During the European Economic and Social Committee’s plenary session on 17 January, EU Council president Mr Van Rompuy and EESC members held a debate on the current guidelines of the European Council and future efforts to reinforce the social dimension of the … Read the full press release →

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

Aviva announces pricing of offering of Delta Lloyd ordinary shares at €12.65 per share

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, JAPAN OR AUSTRALIA Placing of 34,288,795 Delta Lloyd ordinary shares Offering represents Aviva’s entire remaining stake in Delta Lloyd, approximately 19.4% of Delta Lloyd’s issued ordinary share capital Gross cash … Read the full press release →

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

Speech: Justice for Growth makes headway at today’s Justice Council

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

Viviane Reding – Vice-President of the Commission, European Justice Commissioner Press Conference, Informal Justice Council / Dublin Dublin, 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, we have had a very important discussion on how justice policies can help to reinforce stability, jobs and growth … Read the full press release →

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

EDPS Inventory 2013: data protection is essential across all EU policy areas

Posted on 21, January 2013 by

Brussels, 21-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) published his 2013 work programme in the area of legislative consultation, including his strategic planning document, the Inventory. With this document, the EDPS identifies issues of strategic importance that will form the cornerstone of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Society, Technology

EU-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Summit Santiago de Chile, 26-27 January 2013

Posted on 19, January 2013 by

EU RELATIONS WITH LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN Brussels, 19-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In recent years, the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have collectively enjoyed strong economic growth (over the past 3 years, average GDP growth of 4.5% at … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, International Trade

ENEL GREEN POWER E INTESA SANPAOLO INSIEME PER MIGLIORARE L’EFFICIENZA ENERGETICA

Posted on 19, January 2013 by

Intesa Sanpaolo conferma il proprio impegno per la sostenibilità ambientale Enel.si, società di Enel Green Power, collabora per una serie di programmi per l’efficienza energetica del gruppo bancario Milano, Roma, 19-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Intesa Sanpaolo e Enel Green Power, con  Enel.si, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Italy

EU STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH BRAZIL

Posted on 19, January 2013 by

EU-BRAZIL Summit. (Brasilia, Brazil, 24 January 2013) Brussels, 19-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU-Brazil strategic partnership was established at the first bilateral summit in July 2007, in recognition of both sides’ political and economic importance. Regular high level visits, cooperation in a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, International Trade

OeNB-Direktorium bestätigt Konzept für Goldreservenlagerung

Posted on 19, January 2013 by

Wien, 19-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Das Direktorium der Oesterreichischen Nationalbank (OeNB) hat das bestehende Lagerstellenkonzept für die Goldreserven der OeNB sorgfältig evaluiert und als weiterhin gültig bestätigt. Die OeNB wird Gold wie bisher sowohl in Österreich als auch in jenen europäischen Ländern … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Investment

Generali: Pubblicazione del Documento Informativo relativo a operazioni con parti correlate

Posted on 19, January 2013 by

Trieste, 19-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Generali rende noto che, in data odierna, è stato reso pubblico il Documento Informativo redatto in conformità allo schema di cui all’Allegato 4 del Regolamento recante disposizioni in materia di operazioni con parti correlate, adottato con … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Italy

Commissioner Oettinger welcomes ratification of TANAP gas pipeline agreement

Posted on 19, January 2013 by

Brussels, 19-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Energy Commissioner Oettinger welcomes the ratification of TANAP gas pipeline agreement and the agreement completed today between the Shah Deniz 2 consortium and Nabucco consortium. Commissioner Oettinger said: “I am pleased to see that a crucial step towards … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities

U.S. AIR FORCE SELECTS BAE SYSTEMS’ AWARD WINNING TOOL TO MANAGE OBSOLETE PARTS

Posted on 19, January 2013 by

The U.S. Air Force awarded BAE Systems a $25 million contract to help manage obsolete parts for aircraft, weapon systems, and a range of electronics and equipment. 19-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The contract builds on the company’s expertise and leadership in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Electronics & Machinery, Government, United Kingdom

Veolia Environnement et le CEA concluent un accord stratégique de collaboration dans le domaine du démantèlement et de l’assainissement d’installations nucléaires

Posted on 19, January 2013 by

19-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Veolia Environnement et le CEA (Commissariat à l’énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives) ont conclu aujourd’hui un accord général de collaboration dans le domaine de l’assainissement – démantèlement d’installations nucléaires, ainsi qu’un accord spécifique concernant deux installations, l’une … Read the full press release →

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

Laboratoire commun CEA – ALL4TEC pour la conception et l’analyse de la sécurité des systèmes

Posted on 18, January 2013 by

18-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Le CEA et la société ALL4TEC annoncent la création de CALL4S, laboratoire commun dédié à l’analyse de la sécurité fonctionnelle à partir de modèles de systèmes. Après une première collaboration réussie dans le cadre du projet FEDER … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, France, Security & Safety, Technology

SPEECH – “Developing a Tax Environment for Growth and Competitiveness”

Posted on 18, January 2013 by

Algirdas Šemeta — Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-fraud Conference “Developing a Tax Environment for Growth and Competitiveness” Vienna, 18-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, I am honoured to have been invited to speak to this … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government

BAE SYSTEMS: YEOVIL TEAM WINS PRESTIGIOUS BRONZE MEDAL

Posted on 18, January 2013 by

18-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Centralised Aviation Data Service team from Yeovil has been awarded a prestigious bronze medal by the Royal Aeronautical Society. The award was recently presented to the team at the Wilbur and Orville Wright Lecture as part … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Awards, Business, Defence, Technology, United Kingdom

ArcelorMittal announces proposed Combined Offering of common stock and mandatorily convertible subordinated notes (“MCNs”) for an expected amount of USD 3.5 billion

Posted on 18, January 2013 by

Luxembourg, 18-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ArcelorMittal (the “Company”) announces today its intention to offer common stock (“the Shares”) and mandatorily convertible subordinated notes (the “MCNs”) for an expected amount of approximately USD 3.5 billion (“the Combined Offering”). The Company retains the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Metals and Minerals