Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

European Society of Cardiology (ESC) position paper: E-health vital to win the battle against heart disease

European Society of Cardiology position paper pledges proactive role in cardiovascular e-health Sophia Antipolis, France, 25-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — E-health is vital to winning the battle against heart disease, European cardiology leaders said today in a European Society of Cardiology (ESC) position … Read the full press release

Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks, Telefónica upgrade PENCAN-7 and PENCAN-8 undersea cable systems

Upgrade will increase speeds and boost ability of the 1,400 km cable systems as they meet growing demand for ultra-broadband services and connectivity PARIS, 25-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent Submarine Networks, the cables subsidiary of Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: … Read the full press release

Die Airbus Group trauert um den ehemaligen Vorsitzenden der Geschäftsführung der Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm GmbH (MBB), Dr.-Ing. Hanns-Arnt Vogels

Toulouse, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Airbus Group trauert um den ehemaligen Vorsitzenden der Geschäftsführung der Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm GmbH (MBB), Dr.-Ing. Hanns-Arnt Vogels. Der Ingenieur und Manager starb am 11. August 2015 im Alter von 89 Jahren in Düsseldorf. MBB gehört … Read the full press release

67th straight successful launch of the workhorse Ariane 5 satellite launch vehicle from the Kourou, French Guiana on August 20th

Ariane 5 launch from Kourou, French Guiana is the 67th successful flight in a row This 225th flight puts two telecommunications satellites in geostationary orbit BLAGNAC, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space salutes the 67th straight successful launch of … Read the full press release

Orange completes the acquisition of the remaining 5.25 per cent of Jazztel’s share capital not previously owned by the Group

PARIS, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Orange completed today the acquisition of the remaining 5.25 per cent of Jazztel’s share capital not previously owned by the Group. This transaction results from the exercise of the squeeze-out rights ensuing from Orange’s successful … Read the full press release

Alcatel-Lucent to deploy its Rapport™ communications software with China Mobile, the world’s largest telecommunications service provider

Rapport will allow China Mobile to simplify and consolidate communications services on a single platform to enhance the end-user experience, while paving the way for future cloud-based services PARIS, 11-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is to deploy … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce and Hispano-Suiza (Safran) announce plans to construct a new production plant in Poland

DERBY, 10-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce and Hispano-Suiza (Safran) have named their joint venture Aero Gearbox International and announced plans to construct a new production plant in Poland. The news follows the signing of a final agreement, on 24 October … Read the full press release

Ageas confirms exclusive negotiations to acquire AXA’s share in its Portuguese insurance operations for EUR 190.8 million

BRUSSELS, 7-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Ageas today confirms exclusive negotiations and intention to acquire AXA’s share in its Portuguese insurance operations for a total consideration of EUR 190.8 million¹ AXA’s Portuguese operations comprise a Non-Life business (99.7% stake), a Direct/internet … Read the full press release

AXA received an irrevocable offer from Ageas for the potential sale of its Portuguese operations that would value 100% of AXA’s Portuguese operations at EUR 197.5 million

PARIS, 7-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA announced today that it has received an irrevocable offer from Ageas for the potential sale of its Portuguese operations, including in particular its entire stake in AXA Portugal Companhia de Seguros SA (“P&C Business”), … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space to provide Canadian governmental and institutional data users free access to TerraSAR-X and TanDEM-X satellite imagery for pre-operational use

BLAGNAC, 6-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space has signed an agreement with the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO) providing Canadian governmental and institutional data users free access to TerraSAR-X and TanDEM-X satellite imagery for pre-operational … Read the full press release

French Ambassador in Kazakhstan Francis ETIENNE welcomed an ex-Alstom employee as she completed her adventurous journey from Europe to Astana on a bike

Levallois-Perret, France, 4-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — On 3 August Mr. Francis ETIENNE, French Ambassador in Kazakhstan, welcomed an ex-Alstom employee, Pauline de La Marnierre, in Bayterek1 as she completed her adventurous journey from Europe to Astana, linking the capitals of … Read the full press release

Alstom successfully installs five HYpact compact switchgear modules for Netz Leipzig GmbH at the LzK substation in Leipzig

Levallois-Perret, France, 4-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom has successfully installed five HYpact compact switchgear modules for Netz Leipzig GmbH at the LzK substation in Leipzig. Originally designed for outdoor applications, the HYpact modules were installed for indoor use, replacing the … Read the full press release

Alstom T&D India to supply transformers and shunt reactors to Powergrid Corporation of India Limited

Levallois-Perret, France, 4-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom T&D India has been awarded three new contracts worth approximately €33 million (INR 2317 million) by Powergrid Corporation of India Limited (Power Grid) to supply transformers and shunt reactors for 765/400kV substation situated … Read the full press release

Essilor International appoints Xavier Galliot Group Chief Sustainability Officer

Charenton-le-Pont, France, 4-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Essilor International announces that Xavier Galliot has been appointed Group Chief Sustainability Officer, reporting to Jayanth Bhuvaraghan, Chief Corporate Mission Officer. Xavier Galliot’s valuable experience will contribute to strengthen and accelerate Essilor’s commitment to global … Read the full press release

Bernard Fontana to be appointed President and CEO of AREVA NP

Mr. Bernard Fontana will join AREVA on September 1st to be appointed President and CEO of AREVA NP. PARIS, 31-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Bernard Fontana said: “I am happy to join the group to lead AREVA NP, a major French … Read the full press release

New England Journal of Medicine analyses: Sanofi Pasteur’s Vaccine Candidate Safely Protects Pre-Adolescents to Adults Against Dengue

– The highest burden of dengue disease globally in endemic countries is in pre-adolescent to adults age group[1],[2],[3] – In a new pooled analysis, dengue vaccine candidate protected two out of three volunteers aged 9 years and older against all four … Read the full press release

Sanofi’s subsidiary Genzyme to acquire Caprelsa® (vandetanib) from AstraZeneca

Genzyme Strengthens Endocrinology Portfolio with Acquisition of Rare Disease Therapy Caprelsa®(vandetanib) from AstraZeneca Paris, France,  30-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi and its subsidiary Genzyme announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with AstraZeneca to acquire Caprelsa® (vandetanib), a … Read the full press release

Sanofi, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals partner to discover, develop and commercialize new antibody cancer treatments in the emerging field of immuno-oncology

Sanofi and Regeneron Launch Major New Immuno-Oncology Collaboration Companies agree to jointly advance PD-1 and other new immuno-oncology antibodies – Sanofi commits to an initial investment of up to $2.17 billion in the exclusive collaboration, including $640 million in upfront payments to Regeneron … Read the full press release

Join Jean-Paul Gravel, Leading Expert in Dissolving Limiting Beliefs, on his groundbreaking Emotional Freedom Retreats in Europe

Experience the transformation of a lifetime in just a few days VANCOUVER, Canada, 30-7-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Renowned personal coach from Canada and leading expert in dissolving limiting beliefs, Jean-Paul Gravel, invites those interested in personal development to join his Emotional … Read the full press release

ŠKODA: Christopher Froome wins the Tour de France 2015; Czech-crystal victory trophies designed by ŠKODA given to winners

Trophies made of Czech crystal for Tour winners. ŠKODA 12th time official partner of Tour de France. New ŠKODA Superb serves as ‘Red Car’. 250 ŠKODAs serve as shuttle vehicles. 16 million fans along the route, around 1.5 billion TV … Read the full press release