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ECB: The global financial crisis – 5 years on

Posted on 15, January 2013 by

Intervention by Vítor Constâncio, Vice-President of the ECB, China-Europe Economists Symposium, Beijing Beijing, 15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — First of all, let me extend my thanks to David Marsh and OMFIF for inviting me to this symposium today. There are many themes on the relationship … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Politics

Volkswagen Pkw verkauft 5,74 Millionen Autos in 2012

Posted on 15, January 2013 by

• 12,7 Prozent Auslieferungsplus im Gesamtjahr 2012 • Konzernvertriebsvorstand Christian Klingler: „Marke Volkswagen Pkw hat erneut deutlich zugelegt“ Wolfsburg, 15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Marke Volkswagen Pkw hat das Gesamtjahr 2012 mit einem neuen Rekord abgeschlossen und erstmals in zwölf Monaten 5,74 (2011: 5,09; … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany

Poor maintenance “threatens roads in Sub-Saharan Africa” – say EU Auditors

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Luxembourg, 15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU is one of the leading donors in the road sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. Road transport is a focal sector for EDF (European Development Fund) cooperation strategy with most Sub-Saharan African countries. Financially, it is by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Society, Transportation & Logistics

Statement by the Executive Commission of the Banco de España

Posted on 15, January 2013 by

Madrid, 15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In recent days articles and comments have appeared in the press referring to a document drawn up by the Association of Inspectors of Credit Institutions of the Banco de España, in relation to the preparation by … Read the full press release →

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

Bank of Greece: Central government net borrowing requirement on a cash basis: January-December 2012

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15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In January-December 2012, the central government cash deficit decreased to 10,525 million euro, from 23,144 million euro in the corresponding period of 2011. During this period, ordinary budget revenue amounted to 48,313 million euro, from 51,539 million … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government

Fortum will appeal Swedish STA decision on additional tax for 2010

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15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Fortum has received an income tax assessments of SEK 444 million (EUR 52 million) from the Swedish tax authority, STA, in addition to the SEK 1.7 billion (EUR 178 million) already paid for 2010. The assessments are mainly related to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Finland, Government, Law, Sweden

Outokumpu supplements its listing particulars

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15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Outokumpu revises the listing particulars dated December 28, 2012 relating to the listing of 621 042 572 new shares on the official list of NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd with the following information relating to Outokumpu’s capitalization and indebtedness. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Metals and Minerals

EU Energy Efficiency: investment targets not achieved; average pay back period exceeds 50 years (in extreme cases 150 years)

Posted on 15, January 2013 by

Luxembourg, 15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The cost of increased energy consumption, the depletion of fossil fuel reserves and the effect of human activities on global climate change are drivers of recent energy efficiency policies. Since 2000, the European Union, through its Cohesion … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg, Politics, Society

Doing more with less – State aid reform in times of austerity: Supporting growth amid fiscal constraints

Posted on 15, January 2013 by

Joaquín Almunia — Vice President of the European Commission responsible for Competition Policy  King’s College – The modernisation of State aid rules London, 15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr Secretary of State, Professor Jacobs, Professors, Dear Students, Ladies and Gentlemen: I thank King’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

aws reduziert Garantieentgelte für Gründer und KMU um ein Drittel

Posted on 15, January 2013 by

Abkommen mit Europäischem Investitionsfonds entlastet Gründer und Klein- und Mittelbetriebe – aws-Garantieangebot erweitert 15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Auf Initiative des Wirtschaftsministeriums haben die Förderbank aws und der Europäische Investitionsfonds (EIF) im Rahmen des CIP Programmes der Europäischen Kommission eine neue Rückgarantievereinbarung … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Investment

Haiti earthquake three years on: EU gives an additional €30.5 million in humanitarian aid

Posted on 15, January 2013 by

Brussels, 15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Brussels, 07 January – Three years after a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, taking more than 200,000 lives and making 1.5 million people homeless, the EU continues to help the struggling country with an additional €30.5 million in … Read the full press release →

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

Statistics on securities issues of Irish financial and non-financial firms: November 2012

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15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At end-November 2012, the outstanding amount of debt securities issued by Irish financial and non-financial firms, and the Government was €1.01 trillion (or a reduction of approximately 1 per cent since November 2011). This contrasts with a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Investment, Ireland

Unicaja y el Banco Europeo de Inversiones (BEI) firman un nuevo convenio para la financiación a pequeñas y medianas empresas por 400 millones de euros

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15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Unicaja Banco y el BEI han firmado hoy un nuevo convenio destinado a la financiación en condiciones favorables de proyectos de inversión y capital circulante de Pymes y Mid Caps (compañías de mediana capitalización y con hasta 3.000 empleados) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Small Business, Spain

Speech – Reforming Europe, beating the crisis

Posted on 15, January 2013 by

Olli REHN — Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro EPC Policy Breakfast/Brussels, 15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning and a Better New Year. Let’s make it … Read the full press release →

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

BAWAG P.S.K. gibt erfolgreiche Kapitalzufuhr in Höhe von EUR 200 Mio. bekannt

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15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Kapitalzufuhr durch die derzeitigen Aktionäre und Investoren stärkt die Eigenkapitalposition der BAWAG P.S.K. zusätzlich. Sie unterstützt die Bank bei der erfolgreichen Umsetzung ihrer Geschäftsstrategie sowie bei Projekten zum Ausbau ihres Retailgeschäftes. Die BAWAG P.S.K. Bank für … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Financial, Investment

Il Comitato delle Regioni esprime soddisfazione per il via libera in Consiglio alla Macro-regione Adriatico-Ionica: “Premiato il lavoro di anni”

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Bruxelles, 15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Il Comitato delle Regioni esprime soddisfazione per il via libera in Consiglio alla Macro-regione Adriatico-Ionica: “Premiato il lavoro di anni” La decisione del Consiglio di dare alla Commissione Europea il mandato di elaborare una proposta di strategia … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Financial, Government, Italy, Politics, Society

Mitterlehner: Junge High-Tech-Unternehmen stärker denn je unterstützt

Posted on 14, January 2013 by

14-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Gezielte Förderung von Wachstumsunternehmen belebt Wirtschaft und wertet Standort Österreich auf – 44 junge Firmen in der Gründungsphase mit 16,5 Millionen Euro unterstützt. Technologieorientierte Start-Ups wurden im Vorjahr aus Mitteln des Wirtschaftsministeriums stärker denn je zuvor bei … Read the full press release →

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

EIB and Unicaja: EUR 400 million for SMEs

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14-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 200 million loan agreement with Unicaja Banco for financing the investment projects and working capital needs of SMEs and midcaps (medium-sized companies with up to 3000 employees). Unicaja Banco … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Investment, Small Business, Spain

Central Bank of Ireland – Retail Interest Rate Statistics: November 2012

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14-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Retail Interest Rate Statistics[1] cover lending to, and deposits from, households and non-financial corporations (NFCs) in the euro area by credit institutions resident in Ireland. Interest rates and business volumes refer to euro-denominated loans and deposits … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Economy, Financial, Government, Ireland

FOKUS efficiency programme: agreement reached with employees on package of measures

Posted on 14, January 2013 by

EnBW also brings forward targeted improvement in EBIT of €750 million by one year Karlsruhe, 14-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EnBW has taken an important step toward maintaining its good credit rating and thus its financial headroom. As part of the group-wide … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Management