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Financial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Statement by EC, ECB and IMF on the ninth review mission to Ireland

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Staff teams from the European Commission (EC), European Central Bank (ECB), and International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited Dublin during January 29–February 7, 2013 for the ninth review of the government’s economic programme and met with a range … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Ireland

Budget 2014-2020: Don’t sacrifice EU’s future to the current crisis, say MEPs

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU member states must not use the economic crisis as a pretext to force austerity upon the EU until 2020, MEPs warned in a debate on Wednesday. The EU needs a budget that is flexible enough to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics

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

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

European Investment Bank and Commerzbank agree on new global loan

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is again making substantial loans available for companies from Germany’s Mittelstand. To this end it today concluded a financing agreement covering 400 million euros with Commerzbank in Frankfurt. The new funding framework … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment, Small Business

Saving Pompeii with the help of regional funds: a model for Italy and Campania

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Regional Affairs Commissioner Johannes Hahn will today launch the start of work to help save the world renowned UNESCO site of Pompeii in the Italian region of Campania. Using €41.8 million of EU Regional Funds (ERDF), … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Italy, Society

Digital Agenda: OMEGA research project uses light to help achieve higher broadband speeds

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An EU-funded research project has created a system for higher broadband speeds that can connect many more devices in the home. Today, Wi-Fi is the home networking solution everyone uses, but it is unlikely to be able … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Science, Technology, Telecom

Berlinale festival to screen 17 films backed by EU MEDIA programme

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — For two weeks (7-17 February), the 63rd Berlinale film festival will screen some of the best new European and international films, including 17 (list in annex) supported by the EU’s renowned MEDIA programme. In total, these films have so … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, European Union, Financial, Germany, Media, Society

Slashing development aid would hurt world’s poorest, MEPs warn

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cross-party MEPs have urged EU ministers to reject a President Van Rompuy proposal to slash the EU’s development and humanitarian aid, in a letter ahead of budget talks later this week. Cutting this investment would be a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Non Profit, Politics, Society

Lars Nyberg leaves TeliaSonera

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Lars Nyberg, President and CEO, has decided to leave TeliaSonera. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “I am greatly relieved that Mannheimer Swartling has not found anything to support the allegations that TeliaSonera committed bribery or participated in money laundering. This is something … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Law, Management, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

Message from President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy on the Multiannual Financial Framework negotiations

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Brussels, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In only two days, the European Council will begin its final negotiations on our Union’s budget for the next seven years. In fact, it will be our budget for the rest of this decade. And a budget that Member … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

NAC sells one Boeing 737-500, MSN 25738 to LeKi Aviation

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has sold one Boeing 737-500, MSN 25738 to LeKi Aviation for partout. 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

Payment specialist Nets selects Telenor for telecom services in five European countries

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Telenor has entered an agreement with Nets, a European provider of payments, card and information services to supply them with telecom and data services in five European countries for the next three years. Telenor’s ability to provide … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Estonia, Financial, Finland, Internet & Online, Norway, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

MEPs approve fresh €40 million for banana producers in the EU outermost regions

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Banana growers in the EU’s outermost regions will get a one-off payment of up to €40 million in financial 2013 to offset their lack of competitiveness and changing EU market conditions. MEPs approved on Tuesday the informal … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, European Union, Financial, Government

Meeting of the FATF Plenary, Paris 20-22 February 2013

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The 36 members of the Financial Action Task Group (FATF) and representatives from the FATF-Style Regional Bodies will meet in Paris, under the presidency of Mr. Bjørn S. Aamo of Norway, for the second Plenary under the Norwegian Presidency. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Financial, France, Government, Law

European Commission strengthens the protection of the euro by means of criminal law

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Strasbourg, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to crack down on criminals who counterfeit euro notes and coins. Counterfeiting of the euro is estimated to have cost at least €500 million since the currency was introduced in 2002. … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Financial, France, Government, Law, Politics, Society

NAC delivers one ATR 72-500 MSN 533 to Carpatair SA

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one ATR 72-500, MSN 533 to Carpatair SA. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing … Read the full press release →

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

Small firms: MEPs call for new rules to ease borrowing and cash flow

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Small firms need bank loans tailored to their needs, alternative forms of venture capital, clearer rules on cooperation with lenders, and prompter payments from other firms, said MEPs on Tuesday, in a report calling for legislation to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Small Business

Proposal to protect the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Strasbourg, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Questions and Answers: Why do we need to protect the euro and other currencies? Counterfeiting of the euro and other currencies remains a concern throughout the European Union. The euro is particularly susceptible to counterfeiting on a transnational scale. … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Financial, France, Government, Law, Society

Anti-Money Laundering: Stronger rules to respond to new threats

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission has today adopted two proposals to reinforce the EU’s existing rules on anti-money laundering and fund transfers. The threats associated with money laundering and terrorist financing are constantly evolving, which requires regular updates of the rules. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics