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EC clears acquisition of the Parlophone Label Group by Access Industries Inc., owner of Warner Music Group

Posted on 15, May 2013 by

Brussels, 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the Parlophone Label Group (“PLG”) by Access Industries Inc., the ultimate owner of Warner Music Group (“WMG”). The Commission’s investigation confirmed that the … Read the full press release →

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Acclaimed Danish film director Thomas Vinterberg won EU Prix MEDIA at Cannes Film Festival

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Acclaimed Danish film director Thomas Vinterberg is the winner of the 2013 European Union Prix MEDIA. The prize is awarded to the best new film project with box-office potential eligible for support from the EU MEDIA programme … Read the full press release →

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Lunen Hospital uses the ZEISS cinemizer OLED 3D multimedia glasses to calm nervous patients

Posted on 10, May 2013 by

OBERKOCHEN/Germany, 10-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Patients awaiting surgery often become fearful long before the operation is due. Just the thought of the atmosphere of the operating room is enough to spark discomfort and nervousness. Dr. Holger Sauer, chief physician of the anaesthesia … Read the full press release →

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EC final public consultation on state aid criteria for films and audiovisual works

Posted on 1, May 2013 by

Brussels, 1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has launched the third and final public consultation in its review of the state aid criteria it uses to assess Member States’ support schemes for films and other audiovisual works. The criteria are set out … Read the full press release →

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New Mercedes-Benz Driving Events 2013/2014 Season

Posted on 30, April 2013 by

The new Driving Events from Mercedes-Benz for the 2013/2014 season offer participants thrills galore and the height of driving enjoyment while honing their driving skills. The comprehensive programme spans the range from driving safety to adrenaline-charged race circuit training and … Read the full press release →

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BMW Awards the Prize for Artists under the Age of 35 Years to Till Nowak at KINO DER KUNST in Munich

Posted on 30, April 2013 by

Munich, 30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On Sunday, after four days and over 5,000 visitors, the KINO DER KUNST in Munich, a festival exclusively for the films of visual artists, culminated with the presentation of the two main awards.The first prize went to Almagul … Read the full press release →

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European Web Entrepreneurs of the Year: Alexander Ljung, Eric Wahlforss & Jon Reynolds

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

SoundCloud and SwiftKey win European Web Entrepreneur of the Year awards Brussels, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Europe’s best digital entrepreneurs are under the spotlight tonight with the presentation of the “Europioneer awards” in Amsterdam. Alexander Ljung & Eric Wahlforss of SoundCloud are European Entrepreneurs of the Year while … Read the full press release →

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Mick Hucknall actuará en el Hammersmith Apollo, informa LondonTown.com

Posted on 23, April 2013 by

Londres, 23-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — El ardiente cantante de soul Mick Hucknall, en su momento líder de Simply Red – uno de los grupos de mayor éxito de Manchester durante la década de los 80 – cerrará su mini gira del 2013 … Read the full press release →

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Road Movies on screen at the King’s Cross Filling Station

Posted on 23, April 2013 by

Film buffs enjoying a 12-day pit-stop of some of the best road movies ever made 23-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The old forecourt canopy of the revamped King’s Cross Filling Station is inviting guests to fill up their tanks with some of … Read the full press release →

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ECB & NCBs launch new educational game

Posted on 22, April 2013 by

22-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Eurosystem national central banks (NCBs) have published a new web-based educational game called “ Top Floor – Make your way up!”. The game is aimed at 18-25 year … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission to investigate the proposed UK video games tax relief

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

Brussels, 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into the proposed UK video games tax relief. The objective of the measure is to provide an incentive to video games developers to produce games meeting certain cultural criteria. … Read the full press release →

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The acquisition of UK cable operator Virgin Media by Liberty Global of the US has been cleared by the European Commission

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of UK cable operator Virgin Media Inc., registered in the US, by the US-based company Liberty Global, Inc. The transaction, with a value of … Read the full press release →

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Platinum Theatres has chosen Barco’s 0.69” DLP cinema® projector purpose-built for smaller theaters

Posted on 11, April 2013 by

Rancho Cordova, Calif., USA, 11-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barco, a global leader in digital cinema technology, is helping smaller theaters reap the image quality and low total cost of ownership benefits of digital projection, recently supplying Platinum Theatres with its DCI-compliant Barco … Read the full press release →

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Barco supported Sundance Film Festival’s unique 3D projection mapping show with large venue projectors at New Frontier

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Rancho Cordova, Calif., USA, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Visualization pioneer Barco supported Sundance Film Festival’s presentation of a unique 3D projection mapping show created by immersive video entertainment producer Klip Collective. The vignette completely wrapped the venue for the 2013 edition of … Read the full press release →

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Sadler’s Wells celebrates the centenary of the Rite of Spring, one of the highlights of dance in London this spring

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

And the world premiere of Raven Girl comes to the Royal Opera House in May 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  ‘A String of Rites’, a series of three events commissioned by Sadler’s Wells to mark the 100th anniversary of the premiere … Read the full press release →

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Barco debuts its new DP4K-P post production projector in Canon U.S.A.’s 4K Digital Intermediate (DI) Suite at this year’s NAB Show

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Rancho Cordova, Calif., USA, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Digital cinema pioneer Barco debuts its new 4K post production projector in Canon U.S.A.’s, a leader in digital imaging solutions, 4K Digital Intermediate (DI) Suite at this year’s NAB Show. The projector will be … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Entertainment, Marketing, Media, Technology

Hayley Scanlan, Scottish Young Designer of the Year, invited to preview her latest fashion collection in New York

Posted on 6, April 2013 by

6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Scottish Young Designer of the Year and Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design graduate, Hayley Scanlan has been invited to preview her latest fashion collection in New York, as part of a week long programme … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Art & Culture, Education, Entertainment, United Kingdom

An exhibition of historical photographs of China, brought together by a University of Bristol project, was opened at the JW Marriott in Beijing

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An exhibition of historical photographs of China, brought together by a University of Bristol project, was opened at the JW Marriott in Beijing today by the British Ambassador to China, Sebastian Wood CMG. Organised by the British … Read the full press release →

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Walter Rothensteiner, Generaldirektor der Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG (RZB) feierte am 7. März 2013 seinen 60. Geburtstag

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

Zahlreiche Gäste gratulieren dem RZB-Generaldirektor Breites Wirken in Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Walter Rothensteiner, Generaldirektor der Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG (RZB) und Generalanwalt des Österreichischen Raiffeisenverbandes (ÖRV), feierte am 7. März 2013 seinen 60. Geburtstag. Auf Einladung von … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Management

Starman: David Bowie Is predicted to become London’s spring/summer success, report LondonTown.com

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

The Jean Geanie grants London a wish – and its pure spectacle 21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An integral part of British culture, David Bowie has now become more than just a musical, cultural and fashion icon. For decades Bowie has worn … Read the full press release →

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