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Digital Agenda: Commission consults on telecoms markets Recommendation

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Brussels, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has launched a public consultation with a view to updating the current list of relevant wholesale and retail telecoms markets subject to the Commission’s “Article 7” procedure under EU telecoms rules (see MEMO/10/226). These markets … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Society, Technology, Telecom

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Eni launches its brand in the Belgian natural gas and power market

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Eni currently serves a total of 600,000 Belgian customers, and aims to reach 1 million by 2016, approximately 12% of the retail market, with innovative products and services, by making the energy sector and energy prices more transparent and easier … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Italy

Connecting Europe: Transport’s role in reviving European growth

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

European Transport Forum/Brussels, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen Thank you for inviting me here today to speak about transport’s role in connecting Europe and how better, smoother connections can help to revive economic growth. In Europe, our single market … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Transportation & Logistics

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Ideen-Baukasten für die Elektromobilität

Posted on 19, October 2012 by
Ideen-Baukasten für die Elektromobilität

– Forschungsprojekt e performance entwickelte Baukasten für Elektro-Autos – Enge Kooperation mit Experten aus Wissenschaft und Industrie – Hochvolt-Batterie als Schwerpunktthema des Projekts Ingolstadt, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Nach drei Jahren Arbeit ist das Forschungsprojekt e performance abgeschlossen. Zusammen mit Bosch und … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Connecting Europe: Fast Broadband for All

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Neelie Kroes Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Connecting Europe: Fast Broadband for All Broadband World Forum/Amsterdam, 16 October 2012 Broadband World Forum/Amsterdam, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — I want to talk to you today about broadband. But first: … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Internet & Online, Netherlands, Technology, Telecom

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UK: Aviva launches new online Continuing Professional Development tool

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

First provider to launch a dedicated CPD tool Advisers will benefit from new comprehensive learning material Ability to record and track professional development learning outcomes 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Aviva has today announced the launch of a new online Continuing Professional … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Internet & Online, Technology, United Kingdom

How can retailers win in today’s tough markets? – Philip Clarke speech

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Philip Clarke, Group Chief Executive, Tesco Speech to the IGD Convention, 9 October 2012 HOW CAN RETAILERS WIN IN TODAY’S TOUGH MARKETS? 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Good morning. That short video gives you a flavour of life today: a world in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Marketing, Retail, United Kingdom

BNP Paribas Banque Privée Gestion de fortune s’installe à Lyon

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Afin de se rapprocher des grands investisseurs privés, dirigeants ou actionnaires d’entreprises des régions Rhône-Alpes, Bourgogne, Auvergne, BNP Paribas développe son dispositif Gestion de Fortune en s’implantant à Lyon.  19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Installée au sein de la Direction régionale Rhône-Alpes, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Investment, Management

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of German press manufacturer Schuler by rival Andritz

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the German press manufacturer Schuler by the Austrian plants and equipment supplier Andritz. The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition … Read the full press release →

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Conclusions of the Council and of the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council, on Financing for Development

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

3191st FOREIG AFFAIRS Development Council meeting Luxembourg, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council and the Representatives of the Governments of the Member States, meeting within the Council adopted the following conclusions: 1. “The Council welcomes the Commission Communication “Improving EU support to … Read the full press release →

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

Zehnter Sieg in Folge beim ÖkoGlobe

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Platz 1 in der Kategorie „Konzeptfahrzeuge“ für das Brennstoffzellen-Forschungsfahrzeug Mercedes-Benz F 125! Mercedes-Benz Brennstoffzellenbus Citaro FuelCELL-Hybrid Stadtbus belegt Platz 2 in der Kategorie „Mobilitätsmodelle“ Stuttgart, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Derinternational anerkannte Umweltpreis ÖkoGlobe, der für ökologische Innovationen vergeben wird, geht auch 2012 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Sports, Technology

Fifty years after the death of its founder, Eni remembers Enrico Mattei in a memorial service at Montecitorio

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

The choice of the Chamber of Deputies as the institutional seat for the ceremony is closely connected with various events in Mattei’s life. Rome, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A ceremony was held today in Montecitorio attended by the President of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Italy, Society

All BMW Group brands now under one roof at BMW Welt

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Personal brand experience a key factor in customer loyalty  Munich, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, on the fifth anniversary of the opening of the BMW Welt, the BMW Group gave the press a sneak preview of its new brand experience. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Management, Marketing

.eu meets the Internet industry in Poland and Sweden

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Brussels, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The .eu registry EURid is sponsoring two Internet industry conferences in October to raise awareness of .eu across the European Union – the Secure 2012 Conference in Warsaw, Poland (22-24 October) and Internet Days in Stockholm, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Internet & Online, Poland, Sweden, Technology

Achim Schneider neuer Leiter Unternehmenskommunikation

Posted on 18, October 2012 by
Achim Schneider neuer Leiter Unternehmenskommunikation

Stuttgart, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Zum 1. Januar 2013 übernimmt Achim Schneider (42) den Bereich Unternehmenskommunikation der Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. Schneider berichtet in seiner neuen Funktion an den Leiter Öffentlichkeitsarbeit und Presse, Hans-Gerd Bode, dessen Stellvertreter er sein wird. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Management, Marketing

UK: Aviva adds Minifleet and professional indemnity to its online trading platform, Fast Trade

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —  As part of its aim to be number one for brokers online, Aviva, the UK’s largest insurer, is adding two further products to its online etrading platform, Fast Trade. Minifleet and professional indemnity join Fast Trade’s … Read the full press release →

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

Tesco launches online grocery shopping in Slovakia

Posted on 18, October 2012 by
Tesco launches online grocery shopping in Slovakia

Tesco has launched its online grocery shopping service for customers in Bratislava and several surrounding towns. 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Almost 1,000 customers per week will be able to order their shopping online and have it delivered directly to their homes.  … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Retail, Slovakia

The road ahead is green

Posted on 18, October 2012 by
Not a parking meter: Fast-charging stations on the street are still a rare sight.

The issue of electromobility is attracting more and more interest. For some time now, the automotive industry has not been alone in feeling the heat of this electrifying trend: driven by a growing awareness of environmental issues among the population … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Technology

Mercedes-Benz fördert den Filmnachwuchs: Werbespot mit der neuen Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Mercedes-Benz fördert Deutschlands Filmnachwuchs mit nachhaltigen Maßnahmen. Die Stuttgarter Premiummarke stellte Judith Schöll, der Gewinnerin des FIRST STEPS Award 2011 in der Kategorie „Commercial Award“, ein Produktionsbudget in Höhe von 50.000 Euro zur Verfügung und realisierte gemeinsam mit ihr einen … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Germany, Marketing

Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni meets Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin and Eni CEO Paolo Scaroni have met to discuss the progress of joint projects between the two companies offshore Russia in the Black Sea and Barents Sea, sanctioned in the strategic cooperation agreement signed on 25 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Italy