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Financial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

The Eurogroup agrees with the Cypriot authorities on future macroeconomic adjustment programme

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup has reached an agreement with the Cypriot authorities on the key elements necessary for a future macroeconomic adjustment programme. This agreement is supported by all euro area Member States as well as the three institutions. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Cyprus, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

Successful financial year 2012 for K+S Group

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

K+S Group expects slight increase in revenues and earnings in the current year At € 3.9 billion, 2012 revenues almost on last year’s level Operating earnings EBIT I of € 809 million very close to forecast Second best year-end results … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial

The European Investment Bank provides EUR 8m to Banque de Tahiti to support SME companies in French Polynesia

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide EUR 8m to the Banque de Tahiti to support long-term financing of eligible investment projects by small and medium sized companies in French Polynesia. Support from the European Investment … Read the full press release →

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

ABB Ltd published its 2012 annual report and filed the document on Form 20-F with the SEC in US

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

Zurich, Switzerland, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB Ltd has published its 2012 annual report and filed the document on Form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2012 annual report is now available electronically at www.abb.com/news (>Media resources>ABB Group … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Switzerland

Vice President Rehn: The European Commission is working hard to facilitate a solution to help Cyprus

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

Brussels, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We recognise the progress now being made by the Cypriot government towards a solution which can pave the way for an agreement on a financial assistance programme for Cyprus. Intensive work and contacts will continue in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

Raiffeisen Bank erwirbt Privatkundenportfolio von Citibank Rumänien

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

100.000 Kunden und mehr als € 90 Millionen an Bruttoaktiva werden übertragen Raiffeisen Bank übernimmt Mitarbeiter im Privatkundenbereich der Citibank Rumänien Rumänien ist einer der RBI-Märkte mit den besten Geschäftsperspektiven 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Raiffeisen Bank S.A. in Bukarest, Tochter … Read the full press release →

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

European Commission: Investment in education under pressure in Member States

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

Brussels, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Investment in education fell in eight out of 25 Member States assessed as part of a European Commission study on the impact of the crisis on education budgets since 2010. Cuts of more than 5% were imposed in Greece, Hungary1, Italy2, Lithuania and Portugal, while Estonia, Poland3, Spain and the … Read the full press release →

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

The European Commission wants young Europeans to be inspired by home-grown entrepreneurs, so their bright ideas start and stay in Europe

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

 EU says we should glorify our entrepreneurs: Skype; Spotify and Angry Birds creators advise EU – first stage of “Startup Europe” campaign Brussels, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Most people think of Silicon Valley in the United States when they think about technology … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Investment, Politics, Small Business, Technology

University of Dundee and NHS Tayside to investigate the role of Sodium bicarbonate in improving the Quality of Life in Chronic Kidney Disease?

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Researchers from the University of Dundee and NHS Tayside are to lead a £1.2million UK-wide project, funded by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) Programme, to investigate the role of Sodium bicarbonate … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Financial, Healthcare, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Philips updates markets on a meeting with investors and financial analysts in Boston

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

Boston, MA, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At a meeting with investors and financial analysts today in Boston, Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) will update the financial markets on the progress it has made with its change and performance improvement … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Healthcare, Investment, Netherlands

Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem took responsibility for the rejected Cypriot bailout plan

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem took responsibility for the rejected Cypriot bailout plan, adding that it was a “joint decision” in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Thursday. He also told MEPs he doubted that there really … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

The University of Nottingham’s Technology Transfer Office receives Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council praise for its £12m impact

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Nottingham’s Technology Transfer Office (TTO) has been nationally recognised by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) for its work in commercialising technologies arising from research into Clostridia. The team from The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

Luxair Luxembourg Airlines has announced bold ambitions for the future

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

Luxembourg, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Roland Berger consultancy has endorsed the viability of the strategic model of Luxair Luxembourg Airlines, while highlighting its extreme fragility. An improvement in our earnings in the order of €25 million is needed to guarantee the Airline activity’s future. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Luxembourg, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

The Supervisory Board of K+S Aktiengesellschaft will propose new shareholder representatives for election on the Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2013

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2013 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Supervisory Board of K+S Aktiengesellschaft will propose to the Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2013 that Dr. Annette Messemer and Wesley Clark be newly elected to the Supervisory … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Management

Enea AB Notice of Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The shareholders in Enea AB (publ), corp. id. no. 556209-7146, (the ”Company”), are hereby invited to attend the annual general meeting (“AGM”) to be held on Wednesday April 10, 2013, at 4 p.m. at Kista Science Tower, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

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

MEPs: Safeguarding public pensions to ensure decent living standards for all in old age must remain a priority

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Safeguarding public pensions to ensure decent living standards for all in old age must remain a priority, MEPs stress in a resolution adopted on Thursday. They also call for the development of supplementary pension schemes and longer … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Politics, Society

Jean-Claude Trichet: EIB is playing an “important” role helping the European economy adapt to new realities

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — According to Jean-Claude Trichet, the former president of the European Central Bank, the EIB is playing an “important” role helping the European economy adapt to new realities. He also underlines the support we have given small and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Politics

Statement of Conference of Presidents on Cyprus banking sector

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the Open Conference of Presidents in the European Parliament on 20 March 2013 on the outcome of the Spring European Council where the issue of the Cyprus banking sector was raised, European Parliament President Martin Schulz … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Cyprus, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) / France: 75 millions d’euros pour optimiser la fluidité et la sécurité des autoroutes

Posted on 21, March 2013 by

21-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Améliorer la fluidité et la sécurité des autoroutes tout en renforçant la protection de l’environnement, tel fut l’objectif du contrat de financement d’un montant de 75 millions d’euros, signé ce jeudi 21 mars 2013 à Dijon … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Transportation & Logistics