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Introductory Statement at the Congreso de los Diputados de España – Speech by Mario Draghi, President of the ECB

Posted on 13, February 2013 by

Madrid, 13-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear President Posada, Honourable Members of Parliament, I would like to thank you most warmly for your kind invitation to appear before this chamber of Parliament. As President of the European Central Bank (ECB), it is an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Spain

Ardo Hansson: The Estonian economy has performed well given the European sovereign debt crisis

Posted on 13, February 2013 by

13-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In a speech on Friday evening in Põlva to the Estonian Economic Association, Governor of Eesti Pank Ardo Hansson said that the Estonian economy has performed well given the sovereign debt crisis in the euro area, and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Economy, Estonia, European Union, Financial, Government

In line with asset-light strategy, Rezidor converts two leases in Sweden to franchise agreements

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13-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Rezidor Hotel Group today announced the conversion of two lease agreements, the Park Inn by Radisson Malmö and the Park Inn by Radisson Hammarby Sjöstad, in Sweden to franchise agreements. Combined, the two hotels comprise more … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Real Estate, Sweden, Travel

Banca MPS: Fitch affirms BMPS long – and short-term ratings. Viability rating placed on rating watch negative

Posted on 13, February 2013 by

13-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena informs that international ratings agency, Fitch, has affirmed the Issuer’s long-term rating at ‘BBB’ with a stable outlook, short-term rating at ‘F3’ and Support Rating Floor at ‘BBB’, given the Bank’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Italy

Lagardère Full year 2012 net sales

Posted on 13, February 2013 by

Net sales, fourth-quarter 2012: €2,018m an increase of +3.5% on a reported basis, +0.1% on a like-for-like basis(1)  Net sales for FY 2012: €7,370m -3.7% on a reported basis, -0.2% on a like-for-like basis  2012 Recurring EBIT(2) from Media activities target … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, France, Internet & Online, Media

Italie: la BEI accorde une deuxième tranche de 500 millions d’EUR pour le Moïse de Venise

Posted on 13, February 2013 by

13-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) a signé, ce jour à Rome, l’octroi d’une deuxième tranche de 500 millions d’EUR pour la réalisation de travaux liés au projet Moïse, un système technique destiné à protéger Venise. Le bénéficiaire du … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Banks, Construction, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Italy, Society, Technology

EIB and Rhône-Alpes Regional Council sign EUR 200 million loan for purchasing regional express trains

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With the aim of upgrading the regional express rail service by purchasing new trains, a EUR 200 million loan agreement was signed by the Rhône-Alpes Region and the European Investment Bank (EIB) by Jean-Jack Queyranne, President of the … Read the full press release →

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

State aid: Commission temporarily approves rescue aid for Banque PSA Finance

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Brussels, 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has granted temporary approval to France, under the EU state aid rules, to provide Banque PSA Finance with a EUR 1.2 billion guarantee covering its market issues. The Commission’s approval is conditional on the submission during … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Law

MAPFRE ASSISTANCE lanza en Grecia la primera aplicación de Asistencia en accidentes para tabletas

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

El servicio permite a los asegurados gestionar a través de este dispositivo los partes de accidente con su compañía 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MAPFRE ASSISTANCE ha presentado en Grecia una pionera aplicación que ofrece a los conductores la posibilidad de gestionar … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Greece, Insurance, Internet & Online, Spain, Technology

Las Oficinas de Representación de MAPFRE GLOBAL RISKS en Londres, Colonia y París se transforman en sucursales

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Estas tres oficinas han alcanzado un importante nivel de desarrollo y tendrán a partir de ahora una mayor capacidad de servicio 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Desde el 1 de enero de 2013, las oficinas de representación de MAPFRE GLOBAL RISKS de … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Germany, Insurance, Spain, United Kingdom

Speech: Making Croatia competitive with EU cohesion Funds As Croatia’s EU membership approaches, Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn calls for a clear strategy for EU investments in growth and innovation

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Johannes Hahn – Commissioner for Regional Policy Zagreb, Opening speech at the Seminar on Smart Specialisation 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Deputy prime Minister, Dear Ministers, Dear colleagues, Ladies and Gentleman Introduction – Innovation and Specialisations Research and development, innovation and technological … Read the full press release →

Posted in Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics

CESVIMAP presta un coche eléctrico al IES Adaja (Ávila) para que sus alumnos estudien este tipo de vehículos

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — El Centro de Experimentación y Seguridad Vial de MAPFRE (CESVIMAP) ha puesto a disposición del Instituto de Enseñanza Secundaria (IES) Adaja, en Arévalo (Ávila), el vehículo eléctrico Mitsubishi i-MiEV, para que sus alumnos de Formación Profesional (FP) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Insurance, Spain, Technology

Towards the Banking Union – Speech by Vítor Constâncio, Vice-President of the ECB

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Speech by Vítor Constâncio, Vice-President of the ECB, at the 2nd FIN-FSA Conference on EU Regulation and Supervision “Banking and Supervision under Transformation” organised by the Financial Supervisory Authority Helsinki, 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, It is a great pleasure … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Economy, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Politics

New Head of TeliaSonera Investor Relations

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jesper Wilgodt has been appointed Head of Investor Relations. He succeeds Andreas Ekström, who has taken up the position as Head of Mergers & Acquisitions. Jesper Wilgodt, aged 41, is currently working at Springtime as Investor Relations … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Investment, Management, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

Irish Finance Minister, Michael Noonan TD, discusses today’s ECOFIN Council in Brussels

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Irish Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD, is chairing today’s meeting of the ECOFIN Council in Brussels. He gave a doorstep interview as he arrived at the meeting.  The Irish Presidency’s approach to this meeting is explained in this press … Read the full press release →

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

EU budget: President Valcárcel highlights the efforts made in favour of cohesion and youth employment

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Brussels, 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The President of the Committee of the Regions, Mr. Ramón Luis Valcárcel, agrees with the European Council that “the European budget must be a catalyst for growth and jobs across Europe.” He also acknowledges the efforts that have … Read the full press release →

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

Speech: Remarks by Vice-President Olli Rehn at Eurogroup press conference

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Olli REHN – Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro Brussels, 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  I will start with the Winter Economic Forecast, which will be presented on 22 … Read the full press release →

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

ETNO disappointed by reduction of the Connecting Europe Facility [Telecoms] budget

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CEF budget for telecoms has been reduced from EUR 9.2  billion to EUR 1 billion under the new budget deal agreed by the European Council. “ETNO is disappointed that budget cuts have been made which affect … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Technology, Telecom

ESM Board of Governors elects Jeroen Dijsselbloem as its Chairman

Posted on 12, February 2013 by

Luxembourg, 12-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Board of Governors of the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) today elected the President of the Eurogroup Jeroen Dijsselbloem as its Chairman. In this capacity Jeroen Dijsselbloem succeeds Jean-Claude Juncker, who stepped down as President of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Luxembourg, Management, Politics

MAPFRE lanza una aplicación móvil para los asegurados de su Póliza Ecológica

Posted on 11, February 2013 by

Los clientes pueden acceder a información sobre sus trayectos, estadísticas y datos de conducción o gasto de combustible 11-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MAPFRE ha desarrollado una aplicación para iPhone, iPad y dispositivos Android específicamente diseñada para los asegurados que tengan contratada … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Internet & Online, Spain, Technology, Telecom