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EU to take leading role in global fight against poverty and strive for sustainable development

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Brussels, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) come to an end in 2015 and the Rio+20 conference launched the process for the formulation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the European Commission acknowledges that both challenges must be tackled together through a joined up … Read the full press release →

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

Minister for Education and Skills underlines Irish Presidency priority of strengthening Economic and Monetary Union for key EU policy makers

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, is this evening (Wednesday 27th February) addressing top EU policy makers in Brussels on the Irish Presidency priorities of stability, jobs and growth and the theme of “The Three … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Education, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Ireland, Politics, Society

SPEECH – Funding Europe’s tech industry future

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Key Enabling Technologies (KET) High Level Group /Brussels Brussels, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I am delighted to be here today. This new, expanded High Level Group includes not just the … Read the full press release →

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

Decisions of the 80th Annual Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of the Bank of Greece – Voting results

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Athens, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In accordance with Article 32, para. 1, of Law 2190/1920 and Article 4.1.3.3 of the Athens Exchange Rulebook, it is hereby announced that the 80th Annual Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of the Bank of Greece, held on … Read the full press release →

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

Irish Presidency reaches breakthrough on new rules for stronger EU banks

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Irish Presidency has tonight reached a breakthrough in talks with the European Parliament on an overhaul of banking rules increasing EU financial stability. The Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD, welcomed the news: “I am very proud … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Ireland, Law, Politics

The BKW Group: solid operating result in a difficult environment

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Preliminary results for fiscal 2012 Berne, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The BKW Group has reported a solid operating profit despite last year’s difficult economic and regulatory environment. Consolidated revenue rose by 8.6% to CHF 2,860 million. The operating result (EBITDA) was CHF … Read the full press release →

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

Mergers: Commission prohibits Ryanair’s proposed takeover of Aer Lingus – frequently asked questions

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Brussels, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mergers: Commission prohibits Ryanair’s proposed takeover of Aer Lingus – frequently asked questions See also IP/13/167 1. What is the Commission’s approach with respect to consolidation in the European air transport sector? Is the decision in this case in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Ireland, Law, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

The Bank of Greece Dividend for financial year 2012

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Athens, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Bank of Greece, with a view to providing timely information to investors in general and to its shareholders in particular, pursuant to Law 3556/2007 and the Athens Exchange Rulebook, hereby announces the following: The 80thAnnual Ordinary … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Government, Greece

The policy and the role of the European Central Bank during the crisis in the euro area – Speech by Mario Draghi, President of the ECB

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

The policy and the role of the European Central Bank during the crisis in the euro area – Speech by Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, at the Katholische Akademie in Bayern Munich, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted … Read the full press release →

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

BKW: Acquisition of Castellaneta wind farm completed

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Berne, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BKW Inc. today definitively acquired a 56-MW wind farm in Castellenata (Apulia, Italy). The purchase agreement between BKW and the Tozzi industrial group, which stipulated contract completion once the wind farm was built, was signed at the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy, Switzerland

Agreement with EIB for breakthrough of Key Enabling Technologies

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Brussels, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the inaugural meeting of the High Level Group on Key Enabling Technologies, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the European Commission and the European Investment Bank that will pave the way for improved access to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, Science, Technology

EU Employment and Social Affairs Council to focus on Youth Guarantee and Employment

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  On Thursday February 28th the EU EPSCO Council meeting (EU Employment and Social Affairs Ministers) will be jointly chaired by Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD and Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton … Read the full press release →

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

Red Eléctrica has invested 57 million in the renovation and maintenance of the assets acquired in the Canary Islands

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Results of the MAR Project in its first two years The Company will also allocate to the Canary Islands 30% of the 1 billion euro program approved by the Ministry to serve as a bridge until the new planning 28-2-2013 … Read the full press release →

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

Mobile communications: Fresh €50 million EU research grants in 2013 to develop ‘5G’ technology

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

Brussels, 27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes announces €50 million for research to deliver 5G mobile technology by 2020, with the aim to put Europe back in the lead of the global mobile industry. “I want 5G be … Read the full press release →

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

Rexel Fourth-quarter & Full-year 2012 results

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

ROBUST PROFITABILITY IN Q4, DESPITE CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT FULL-YEAR RESULTS IN LINE WITH TARGETS RISE IN PROPOSED DIVIDEND TO €0.75 PER SHARE  SOLID TARGETS FOR 2013 & MEDIUM-TERM GUIDANCE CONFIRMED 27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ROBUST PROFITABILITY IN Q4 2012, DESPITE CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, France, Industrial, Technology

Commission to recover €414 million of CAP expenditure from Member States

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

Brussels, 27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A total of €414 million of EU agricultural policy funds unduly spent by Member States is being claimed back by the European Commission today under the so-called clearance of accounts procedure. Member States are responsible for paying … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment

Icelandair Group sells all its shares in Travel Service

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Icelandair Group has sold all its shares in the Czech airline Travel Service. The stake is acquired by other shareholders in Travel Service. The sale has no effect on the profit/loss statement of Icelandair Group. For further … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Czech Republic, Financial, Iceland, Travel

Speech: Living standards in Europe and the importance of social investment

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

László ANDOR – European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion IPPR event “Revitalising social Europe”/ London, 27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — General Secretary, Director, Ladies and gentlemen, My warm greetings to you all, and my thanks to the Institute for Public Policy Research for … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

Icelandair Group Annual General Meeting 13 March 2013 at 04:30

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

ICELANDAIR GROUP HF. – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 13 MARCH 2013 Hilton Reykjavik Nordica at 4.30 pm Reykjavik, 27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Agenda The Board of Director’s report on the Company’s operations in the past year shall be presented Confirmation of annual accounts and … Read the full press release →

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

Latvian officials press case for Eurozone membership with MEPs

Posted on 27, February 2013 by

27-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Latvia’s top economic brass presented its credentials for joining the Eurozone to the EP Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Tuesday. MEPs’ questions focused on the sustainability of Latvia’s impressive turnaround, how social policy needs could be … Read the full press release →

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