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RWE Technology und Dubai Electricity and Water Authority gründen Joint Venture in Dubai

Dr. Leonhard Birnbaum Vorstandsmitglied RWE AG, H.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer CEO DEWA, Waleed Salman EVP strategy & business development und Dr. Michael Fübi CEO RWE Technology beim unterzeichnen des Vertrages in Dubai

Essen, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Die RWE Technology GmbH, Kraftwerksbauspezialist des RWE Konzerns, und die staatliche Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) haben ein gemeinsames Joint Venture gegründet. Am 22. Oktober 2012 setzten RWE-Vorstandsmitglied Leonhard Birnbaum, RWE Technology CEO Michael Fübi und … Read the full press release

“’New’ EU Member States catching up in slaughterhouse hygiene” – EU Auditors

Luxembourg, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Member States acceding to the EU from 2004 had to ensure that their slaughterhouses met the EU’s hygiene requirements. As these requirements were generally to a much higher standard than existing national requirements, EU funds were provided … Read the full press release

Mergers: Commission approves acquisition of Specialist Computer Holding’s IT distribution business by Tech Data Europe

Brussels, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the IT products distribution business of Specialist Computer Holdings of the United Kingdom by Tech Data Europe, a wholesaler of IT, consumer electronics … Read the full press release

BP Agrees Heads of Terms to Sell its TNK-BP Shareholding to Rosneft

Payment by Rosneft to be a mix of $17.1 billion in cash, and shares representing 12.84 per cent of Rosneft BP intends to use $4.8 billion of the cash consideration to purchase a further 5.66 per cent of Rosneft from … Read the full press release

EU development policy needs joined-up thinking, say MEPs

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU must ensure its development policy transcends its current structural weaknesses, is clearly prioritized and not undermined by inconsistencies between trade, agriculture, fisheries and other policies, MEPs said in two resolutions adopted this week. The Parliament … Read the full press release

Orange Business Services takes next step in its international customer contact strategy

– enhancing portfolio with Flexible Contact Center, a cloud-based, multichannel solution  – supporting 360Buy’s expansion, the largest online retailer in China, with managed contact center Paris, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Orange Business Services is accelerating its international customer contact strategy to help … Read the full press release

Tornion Kookengän Reetta Varonen Mestarimyyjäkisan finaaliin

Tornion Kookengässä työskentelevä Reetta Varonen on selvittänyt tiensä ketjunsa kolmen parhaan joukkoon K-ryhmän Mestarimyyjäkilpailussa. Reetta tavoittelee Mestarimyyjän arvostettua titteliä Kookenkä-ketjun finaalissa. K-ryhmän eri ketjujen Mestarimyyjät selviävät 3.11.2012 K-Team Päivillä Turussa järjestettävässä loppukilpailussa. POHJOIS-SUOMI, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — 28-vuotias Reetta Varonen työskentelee Tornion … Read the full press release

Barclays Bolsters Hong Kong private banking team with Senior Banker Hire

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays today announced that it has appointed Adeline Chien as Managing Director, Hong Kong team, covering ultra-high net worth individuals in Hong Kong. Chien will report to Rickie Chan, Market Head of Hong Kong. Barclays today announced … Read the full press release

EIB lends EUR 75 million to Bolloré Group to finance its investment in deployment of electric vehicles

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — European Investment Bank Vice-President Philippe de Fontaine Vive and Bolloré Group CEO Vincent Bolloré today (12 October) signed a EUR 75 million finance contract for the development and operation of an open electric car-sharing service in Ile de France. On … Read the full press release

BP Statement re: TNK-BP

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — At the request of the UK Listing Authority, BP confirms that the 90 day period as set out in the TNK-BP shareholder agreement has concluded. If and when BP reaches any agreement, it will make an announcement … Read the full press release

“Men only” ECB rejected by MEPs

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On Thursday MEPs gave a final thumbs down to the Council’s intransigence in failing to commit to a better gender balance within what is effectively Europe’s most powerful financial institution, the European Central Bank. By a narrow … Read the full press release

Fortum at the top in the Nordic climate index

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has ranked Fortum in the shared first place in the Nordic Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index assessing the disclosure of climate change information. Fortum ranked best for the second consecutive year and received its highest scoring ever: … Read the full press release

Italy: EUR 200 million from EIB for Emilia Romagna earthquake

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has made lines of credit totalling EUR 200 million available to local companies and entities in Emilia Romagna in the areas affected by the earthquake last May. The loans will be disbursed via … Read the full press release

BP Again Confirms Macondo Wells Secure

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced it has once again confirmed the integrity of the Macondo well and its associated relief wells following an extensive subsea survey this week to identify potential sources of a surface sheen near Mississippi Canyon … Read the full press release

EIB supports Reggefiber roll-out in 50 Dutch municipalities

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide EUR 125m to Reggefiber for expansion of the company’s optical fibre network to an additional 50 municipalities across the Netherlands. Six commercial banks provide an additional EUR 125m, leading … Read the full press release

Eurocopter’s Naval and Maritime Helicopters to be showcased at the 2012 Euronaval Exhibition

NH90-NFH in flight (Ref. CDPH-2170-21, © Copyright Eurocopter, Alexandre Dubath).

Eurocopter’s extensive range of helicopters for naval and maritime missions will take pride of place at Euronaval 2012, the 23rd Naval, Defense and Maritime Exhibition and Conference, with the company displaying models of the NH90 NFH, the AS365 N3+ and … Read the full press release

Orange, exclusive technological partner of the FIAC 2012

Paris, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Orange is proud to be the exclusive technological partner of the International Contemporary Art Fair (FIAC) in 2012 and is eager to use digital technology to support contemporary design. For the second year running, Orange will provide … Read the full press release

Barclays Bank Ireland increases support for US & multinational companies in Ireland with new hire

25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays Bank Ireland is to offer increased support to US & multinational companies looking to do business in Ireland with the appointment of Sinéad Neeson* as a Relationship Director within its multinational corporate team. Given Ireland’s position … Read the full press release

Start free trade talks with Japan but make room for EU car sales, say MEPs

The EU should start talks on a free trade deal with Japan, said MEPs on Thursday, pointing to the huge gains for jobs and growth that deeper trade ties could bring. But talks should be suspended if Japan fails to … Read the full press release

Parliament calls for removal of obstacles to single market

EU citizens still do not benefit fully from the single market, say MEPs in a resolution adopted on Thursday. They cite difficulties registering cars abroad, opening bank accounts or having professional qualifications recognised and blame these problems on member states’ … Read the full press release