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Atos 2012 Annual Results: All objectives reached in 2012

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

Operating margin strongly improved by +36 percent: EUR 580 million at 6.6 percent Statutory revenue: EUR 8,844 million; up +30 percent Free cash flow: EUR 259 million; net cash: EUR 232 million, Net income: EUR 224 million; +23 percent Record … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Internet & Online, Management, Technology, Telecom

REN made a profit of 123.9 million euros, which is a yoy increase of around 2.7%

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

• Net Income grows 2.7% to EUR 123.9M • EBITDA advances 8.9% to EUR 514.6M  • Service quality indicators are the best ever 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — REN made a profit of 123.9 million euros, which is a yoy increase of around 2.7%. Also … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Portugal

Michel Barnier: I warmly welcome the European Parliament’s vote on our proposals to create Europe-wide funds for venture capital and for social businesses

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Statement by Commissioner Michel Barnier as proposals to create European funds for venture capital and social businesses are agreed by the European Parliament Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “I warmly welcome the European Parliament’s vote on our proposals to create Europe-wide funds … Read the full press release →

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

The European Investment Bank provides EUR41m to finance a programme focused on modernising and upgrading Ukraine’s air navigation system.

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a EUR 41 million loan to finance a comprehensive programme implemented by the Ukrainian State Air Traffic Service Enterprise (UkSATSE), focused on modernising and upgrading Ukraine’s air navigation system. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Transportation & Logistics, Ukraine

The Eurozone countries’ budgets will be better democratically controlled, thanks to the “two pack” economic governance legislation

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The next round of EU economic governance legislation will do more to deliver growth and the European Commission’s new powers to vet Eurozone countries’ budgets will be better democratically controlled, thanks to the “two pack” economic governance … Read the full press release →

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

Senior EU and INTERPOL officials will inaugurate the establishment of a real-time passport control capacity at Tripoli International Airport

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Senior EU and INTERPOL officials will today inaugurate the establishment of a real-time passport control capacity at Tripoli International Airport. The EU and INTERPOL, in partnership with the Libyan authorities, are launching a key stage of a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Security & Safety, Technology, Travel

The acquisition of TNK-BP by Rosneft has been cleared by the European Commission

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of sole control of TNK-BP by OJSC Oil Company Rosneft of Russia. The Commission carefully examined the effects of the proposed transaction. As for all state-owned companies, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Russia

Atos Worldline and Telekom Deutschland signed for a new biometric authentication and identification system for cashless and cardless payments

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Atos Worldline to develop and operate a new biometric authentication and identification system for cashless and cardless payments for Telekom Deutschland Frankfurt, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in hi-tech transactional services, signed a framework agreement with Telekom … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom

abertis ended 2012 with improvements in all of its main financial

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Barcelona, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2013 the Group will focus on integrating the new toll road assets acquired in Brazil and Chile, increasing its international presence and further improving the efficient management of its businesses abertis ended 2012 with improvements in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain, Transportation & Logistics

Richard Bruton on EU-US Free Trade Agreement: potential for over €100 billion in additional economic activity

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister Bruton will today meet senior figures from President Obama’s administration in Washington DC as part of a drive to achieve progress on a new EU-US Free Trade Agreement during the Irish Presidency of the EU Council. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Ireland, Politics

Stimulating business in Greece: 138 EU companies meet with 413 Greek SME owners and managers

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

Brussels, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To support SMEs and the restart of the real economy in Greece, European Commission Vice President Antonio Tajani travels today with Daniel Calleja Crespo, Director-General of DG Enterprise and SME Envoy to Athens, accompanied by representatives of more than … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, International Trade, Management, Politics

Conclusion of the consultation regarding the application of Swiss GAAP FER

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the consultation period, the responsible committee of the Regulatory Board has come to the conclusion that there is currently no immediate regulatory need to take action with respect to the accounting standard applied. Following the further … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Switzerland

Kredite für den europäischen Mittelstand: EIB und Deutsche Leasing unterzeichnen Vertrag über 100 Millionen Euro

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Europäische Investitionsbank (EIB) und die Deutsche Leasing AG haben eine Vereinbarung über Förderkredite in Höhe von 100 Millionen Euro unterschrieben. Die Kredite können über die nächsten fünf Jahre für das europäische Auslandsgeschäft der Deutschen Leasing AG … Read the full press release →

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

VTB: The Russian Manufacturing PMI for February came in at 52.0, the same reading as in January

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Russian Manufacturing PMI for February came in at 52.0, the same reading as in January. The new orders sub-index moved down a bit to 55.1 (from the 23-month high of 56.7) and export orders returned to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Russia

Nordic Aviation Capital confirms that it has purchased two ATR 72-500s, MSN 799 and MSN 818 from Azerbaijan Airlines

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft. NAC is the largest turboprop lessor in the world. The company provides aircraft … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial

The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the joint-venture between Allianz SE and VW Financial Services AG

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint-venture between Allianz SE and VW Financial Services AG. Allianz SE (Germany) is an international insurance and financial services provider. VW Financial … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Insurance, Law

Nordic Aviation Capital confirms that it has leased one ATR 72-500, MSN 789 to Airlinair

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft. NAC is the largest turboprop lessor in the world. The company provides aircraft … Read the full press release →

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

EU stands ready to support developing countries realize the benefits of a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs and Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht have joined forces to help secure a WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement as part of global efforts to increase trade’s contribution to development. The EU’s support … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Politics

Zumtobel AG nine-month report (May 2012 – January 2013)

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Weak business environment impacts on Zumtobel Group, but structural adjustment measures take effect Continued dynamic growth with LED products (plus 55.4%) Group revenues fade by 1.8% to EUR 946.5 million (prior year: EUR 964.2 million) Adjusted EBIT totals EUR 29.5 … Read the full press release →

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

The European Investment Bank today priced its second new benchmark Euro Area Reference Note (EARN) of 2013.

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Strong Asian and central bank demand for EIB EUR 4bn 7-year EARN Transaction driven by strong demand from Asia and central banks, complemented by granular distribution to European investors Refreshes yield curve with a liquid size 7-year EARN 8-3-2013 — … Read the full press release →

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