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Latvia and the euro

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

Brussels, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, Latvia formally asked the Commission to deliver an extraordinary convergence report with the aim of joining the euro from 1st January 2014. The report will assess if the country has achieved the five convergence criteria as defined … Read the full press release →

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

El Beneficio Neto de Enagás ascendió a 379,5 millones de euros, un 4,1% superior al de 2011

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

 Los resultados han estado motivados principalmente por el riguroso control de costes operativos, que se redujeron un 1,8%  La compañía invirtió 761,4 millones de euros y puso en explotación activos por valor de 994,4 millones  Enagás ha … Read the full press release →

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

Financial stability policies in central banks – Speech by Yves Mersch, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

Speech by Yves Mersch, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, Seminar: “Financial Stability Policies in a Post-Crisis World” Czech National Bank, 4 March 2013 Czech National Bank, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Financial cycles and the real economy The global financial crisis has … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government

Eurogroup statement on Cyprus

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup welcomed the new Cypriot Finance Minister, Michalis Sarris, and the information he provided on the situation in Cyprus following the presidential elections and on the policy intentions of the new government. The first exchanges with … Read the full press release →

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

EIB and BCR continue to support SMEs, midcaps and municipalities in Romania

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banca Comerciala Romania S.A. (BCR) signed a further EUR 50 million loan agreement to finance projects to be carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), midcap companies and public entities … Read the full press release →

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

Typhoon Bopha: EU donates €7 million to Philippines disaster

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

Brussels, 5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union is increasing its emergency aid to the victims of Typhoon Bopha by €7 million, bringing the total humanitarian funding to €10 million since the region was struck by its force in December. The money … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Non Profit, Society

Experian reveals Manchester’s 2012 corporate finance deals review

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Small cap and manufacturing deals lead the way as Manchester advisors harness opportunities to restore deal flow Nottingham, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — According to analysis by Experian®, the global information services company, small cap deals (with a transaction value under £10 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, United Kingdom

Pioneering chemists from The University of Nottingham are taking part in the biggest-ever European research programme to speed up the discovery of new drugs

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Nottingham in €196 million European drug discovery drive 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pioneering chemists from The University of Nottingham are taking part in the biggest-ever European research programme to speed up the discovery of new drugs. The scientists will be working … Read the full press release →

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

Irish Presidency signs EU customs agreement with Canada

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In Brussels this afternoon (Monday 4 March), the Irish Presidency has, on behalf of the EU, signed a Customs Agreement with Canada. Ambassador Rory Montgomery, Ireland’s Permanent Representative to the EU, signed the agreement along with Heinz … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Investment, Ireland

Roundtable meeting on homelessness agrees six principles to inform EU policy

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister for Housing and Planning Jan O’Sullivan, TD, today welcomed the positive outcomes of the EU roundtable meeting on homelessness. Minister O’Sullivan co-chaired the meeting of EU ministers with responsibility for homelessness policy with Commissioner for Employment, … Read the full press release →

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

PSA Peugeot Citroën – 1 billion euros bond issue

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — PSA Peugeot Citroën today (28/02/2013) issued a 1 billion euros bond with a 5 years maturity (March 2018) and an annual coupon of 7.375%. This confirms the Group’s ability to seize opportunities in the bond market. Despite … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, France, Investment

Profits of the Red Eléctrica Group reached 492 million euros in 2012

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Investment in the transmission grid reaches 672 million euros 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Red Eléctrica has published the consolidated results for 2012, with a net profit for the Group of 492.3 million euros, 6.9% higher than the previous year which reached … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Spain

EU Ministers meet in Leuven to discuss the EU’s involvement in the area of homelessness

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister of State for Housing and Planning Jan O’Sullivan, TD, will co-chair a meeting of EU ministers with responsibility for homelessness policy with Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion, László Andor at the Irish College in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, European Union, Financial, Government, Ireland, Politics, Real Estate, Society

EIB and Banca March provide EUR 200 million for SMEs and midcaps

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 200 loan agreement with Banca March to finance the investment projects of SMEs and midcaps (companies with up to 3 000 employees) in the industrial and service sectors and … Read the full press release →

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

United Credit Bureau – the growth leader among the leading Credit Bureaus

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

In 2012 United Credit Bureau achieved high rates of growth 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the beginning of January 2013 the United Credit Bureau credit history database equaled to 93 million. Thus, compared to the January 2012, the volume of UCB database increased … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Russia, Security & Safety

EIB to increase lending for growth and jobs in Europe

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) gives an exceptional response for exceptional times in the on-going financial and economic crisis of the European Union. The EIB Group will significantly step up its lending activities for the 2013 to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment, Society

EU provides €144 million for new research on rare diseases

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today, on Rare Disease Day 2013, announced €144 million of new funding for 26 research projects on rare diseases. The projects will help improve the lives of some of the 30 million Europeans suffering from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Investment, Society

EU trade agreement with Peru goes live – Colombia’s next in line

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Trade barriers between the EU and Peru will be lifted as of 1 March 2013, when the EU’s ambitious and comprehensive trade agreement concluded with Peru and Colombia in 2012 will be provisionally applied with Peru. The … Read the full press release →

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

Mit mehr Möglichkeiten mehr erreichen: White Paper von Experian zeigt Wege zur Optimierung von E-Mail-Marketingkampagnen auf

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Düsseldorf, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Was macht E-Mail Marketing erfolgreich? Ist es eine intelligent gewählte Betreffzeile in der E-Mail für den Kunden? Eine minimale Bouncerate? Oder vielleicht ein geschicktes Remarketing? Im Rahmen eines aktuellen White Papers „E-Mail Marketing Trends: Mehr Möglichkeiten. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing, Technology

Economic adjustment in the euro area – Speech by Peter Praet, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Speech by Peter Praet, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the Institutional Money Congress 2013, Frankfurt am Main, 27 February 2013 Frankfurt am Main, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen [1], Introduction Thank you for inviting me to share … Read the full press release →

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