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The European Union Solidarity Fund’s response to the 2009 Abruzzi earthquake: The relevance and cost of operations

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

INVITATION – PRESS BRIEFING  Luxembourg, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In early April 2009, an earthquake hit the Italian Abruzzi region and its capital city of L’Aquila, causing direct damage estimated at more than 10 billion euro. In November 2009, the European Union … Read the full press release →

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

Nanostart-holding MagForce: Shareholders’ Meeting resolves to increase capital by up to €33.5 million

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Capital increase against cash and noncash contributions by granting preemptive rights of up to a total of €33.5 million approved at Shareholders’ Meeting Debt reduction and debt-to-equity swap planned Frankfurt/ Berlin, Germany, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The shareholders’ Meeting of Nanostart-holding … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Investment, Pharma & Biotech

Danske Bank reports net profit of DKK 4.7 billion (EUR 636.6 million) for 2012

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Announcement of financial results 2012 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Danske Bank today announced its financial results for 2012. The announcement and the annual report can be viewed at www.danskebank.com/reports. Highlights are shown below. In 2012, Danske Bank Group posted a profit before tax … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, Financial

Innovation set for centre stage to boost growth

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Irish Minister for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock TD, will chair the first meeting of Europe’s Research Ministers under Ireland’s EU Presidency on Monday 18th February. The Council will focus on a number of important areas designed … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Ireland, Politics, Science, Society, Technology

Europe on the road to recovery?

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — During the European Economic and Social Committee’s February plenary session European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and EESC members held a debate on sustainable growth, the road to economic recovery and the role of civil society. Three … Read the full press release →

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

Eurocopter India retains the market lead in 2012, contributing to its parent company’s strong annual performance

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Paced by the sales of light helicopters in 2012, Eurocopter India continued its leadership role in the Indian market last year – capturing a 70 percent share of the new civilian helicopter bookings and 43 percent of registered deliveries in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France

Op-Ed by President Herman Van Rompuy: A budget for the future

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — One week ago, after a long night of negotiations, the 27 presidents and prime ministers of our countries reached a deal on the European Union’s budget for the next seven years. On Monday I will be presenting and defending … Read the full press release →

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

G20 priorities under the Russian Presidency – Speech by Mario Draghi, President of the ECB

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Speech by Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, at the G20 Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, Moscow Moscow, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear President Putin, ladies and gentlemen, First, on behalf of all my G20 colleagues, I would like to thank you, President … Read the full press release →

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

Eesti Pank: The employment rate last year was similar to the level of 2006

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Data from Statistics Estonia show that the number of employed rose in the last quarter of 2012 by 1.7%, though in seasonally adjusted terms, the employment rate was below the rate for the third quarter. Almost all … Read the full press release →

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

Speech: Putting a modern regional policy in place for Western Greece: Commissioner Johannes Hahn spells out how cohesion funds can help regional recovery

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Johannes Hahn – Commissioner for Regional Policy Patras, Western Greece – Meeting with local and business representatives Patras, Western Greece, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner Hahn is on the second leg of his “tour” of all 13 Greek regions to help make the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Investment, Politics

CESVIMAP ha formado en 30 años a más de 50.000 alumnos de todo el mundo

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Más de 50.000 alumnos se han formado en el Centro de Experimentación y Seguridad Vial de MAPFRE (CESVIMAP) en sus 30 años de existencia. El Centro, que abrió sus puertas en 1983, combina la investigación en reparación … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Education, Financial, Insurance, Spain

MEPs to debate EU budget with Presidents Van Rompuy and Barroso

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EP President Schulz and other lead MEPs are set to debate the EU’s long-term budget with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. Parliament has the right to veto a political deal … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Politics

Smart-Holding and Shareholders of BM Bank Settled Terms of Deal

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Kiev, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Smart-Holding and the shareholders of BM Bank (Kiev) have signed a memorandum with indicative terms of the transaction for purchase and sale of 100% shares in the financial institution. The CEO of Smart-Holding, Alexey Pertin, and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Ukraine

Eesti Pank: Corporate borrowing ability has increased

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Increased sales turnover and investments of companies have increased their need for financing. The growth in profits has helped companies to fund their investments partly from internal sources, while reinvested profit has boosted companies’ equity. Due to greater … Read the full press release →

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

Financial Transaction Tax under Enhanced Cooperation: Commission sets out the details

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The details of the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) to be implemented under enhanced cooperation have been set out in a proposal adopted by the Commission today. As requested by the 11 Member States1 that will proceed with this … Read the full press release →

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

BMps’ clarification regarding press reports

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In response to reports by some press agencies today concerning the items discussed by the BoD in the course of its meeting on 6 February 2013, Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena clarifies that there are no … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Italy

Financial Transaction Tax through Enhanced Cooperation: Questions and Answers

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Financial Transaction Tax through Enhanced Cooperation: Questions and Answers (see also IP/13/115) Why has the Commission proposed a Financial Transaction Tax for implementation through enhanced cooperation? The Commission initially proposed a Financial Transaction Tax to be implemented by … Read the full press release →

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

EU civil society body calls for common energy tax system

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

If the EU is to meet its energy and climate policy goals, it will need to adopt a common energy tax regime, said the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in its opinion on the internal energy market adopted yesterday. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics, Society

MAPFRE ASSISTANCE lanza dos nuevos productos en Uruguay

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Comercializa un servicio de Extensión de Garantía para electrodomésticos y otro contra el uso fraudulento de tarjetas de crédito 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MAPFRE ASSISTANCE ha lanzado en Uruguay dos nuevos productos: Extensión de Garantía para electrodomésticos y Tarjeta Blindada, con … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Spain

Signing ceremony of the International Agreement on the establishment of the Unified Patent Court

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Signing ceremony of the International Agreement on the establishment of the Unified Patent Court Tuesday, 19 February at +/- 14.15 Justus Lipsius building – Brussels Photo/TV opportunity: Meeting point: press centre info point at 14.00. Access … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics, Science