Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Under the Patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan INSEAD launches MBA module at Abu Dhabi Campus

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Abu Dhabi, Fontainebleau, France and Singapore, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Under the Patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research, and with the support of the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), INSEAD, the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, France, Science

Publication, 6 February, of Cinquante nuances plus claires, by E. L. James

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Paris, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — After selling a million copies of volume 1 and 650,000 copies of volume 2*, Lattès Editions are now releasing the third and final volume of the “Fifty Shades” trilogy in French entitledCinquante nuances plus claires (English title: Fifty … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, France, Media, Society

Lagardère Active: Success for Be

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Paris, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With 224,727 copies sold as of the last quarter of 2012 (2012 officially declared single-issue sales), the magazine Be has positioned itself, since the change in its frequency of publication last October, as the second-ranking monthly targeted at the thirty-something … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Entertainment, France, Media

Airbus corporate jet is exhibited in Australia for first time

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Highlights widest and tallest cabin of any business jet Blagnac,  18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An Airbus corporate jet is being exhibited in Australia for the first time, giving potential customers the opportunity to experience the widest and tallest cabin of any … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Marketing, Technology

Raphaële Hamel is appointed Communications Director of Europcar group

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Raphaële Hamel is appointed  Communications Director of Europcar group  18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Raphaële Hamel is appointed Group Communications Director of Europcar. Raphaële Hamel graduated from Institut d’Etudes Politiques of Paris. She started her career as a journalist in the French economic press … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Management, Marketing, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

New IT Tools double Corporate Competitivenes, INSEAD AT&T Research shows

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Breakthrough inquiry by INSEAD eLab scholars reveals how mobile computing, cloud services and online collaboration tools are improving productivity – but not for everyone Abu Dhabi, Fontainebleau (France) and Singapore — 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — INSEAD, the leading international business school, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, France, Internet & Online, Science, Technology, Telecom

A stronger organization for Lagardère Active

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Denis Olivennes has announced the following appointments to strengthen Lagardère Active’s organization as part of its accelerated move to digital technology: Richard Lenormand has been appointed general manager of the Radio/Television division (including Europe 1, Virgin, RFM, Gulli, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Entertainment, France, Management, Media

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

1973-2013: Le Guide du Routard celebrates its 40th birthday

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

And the world is still your oyster! 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With over 40 million guidebooks sold in its 40-year history, it’s fair to say that Le Guide du Routard’s performance has been a phenomenal, unprecedented achievement! Its offbeat style and infallible … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Media, Travel

SPORTFIVE and the Ligue Nationale de Handball (LNH) [National Handball League] have announced a partnership agreement concerning in particular LNH marketing rights

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SPORTFIVE, the international sports marketing leader and a subsidiary of Lagardère Unlimited, and the Ligue Nationale de Handball have announced the conclusion of a partnership agreement concerning in particular marketing rights of competitions organised by the Ligue … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Marketing, Media, Sports

Eurocopter books a new EC135 helicopter order in India and delivers another to an Indian operator

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

A record nine units of Eurocopter’s EC135 was sold in 2012, making it the most sought-after light twin-engine helicopter in India. The growing popularity of the EC135 in India was further demonstrated by a new order from one Indian customer … Read the full press release →

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

International media coverage for the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Followed by more than 6 billion TV viewers worldwide1, the Orange Africa Cup of Nations is the major sport event in Africa. 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SABC, Host Broadcaster of the Competition, provide the event TV production with the highest international … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, France, Media, Sports

A350 XWB’s Trent XWB engine achieves EASA type certification

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Engine certification paves the way for A350 XWB first flight in the summer Blagnac,  15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Airbus A350 XWB programme has achieved yet another important milestone with the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) award of the Engine Type … Read the full press release →

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

Europe 1 plays the Bobino music hall on 18 February: an evening of humour with the whole gang

Posted on 14, February 2013 by

Paris, 14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ On Monday 18 February, for the third annual production of Europe 1 fait Bobino, Europe 1’s comic lineup joins forces for an exceptional show at 8:45-11:00 pm. Nikos Aliagas will host this all-comedy evening event, during which the entire line-up … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, France, Media, Society

SPORTFIVE appointed as exclusive sponsorship marketing agency for Nitro Circus Live for the sale of the marketing rights to its European tour

Posted on 14, February 2013 by

14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As part of a multi-year contract, SPORTFIVE, a subsidiary of Lagardère Unlimited and the international leader in sports marketing, has been appointed as exclusive agent for Nitro Circus Live, the youth entertainment phenomenon, to manage the sale … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Entertainment, France, Marketing, Media, Sports

Eurocopter highlights its 30 years of commitment in the Middle East Region during IDEX 2013

Posted on 14, February 2013 by

During the International Defence Exhibition and Conference – IDEX, Eurocopter is set to showcase more than three decades of experience acquired in the military helicopter sector. Benefiting from its wide diversity of rotary- wing aircraft and their ability to adapt … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Germany, Transportation & Logistics

With the acquisition of Crossings, LS Distribution North America continues its diversification in Gourmet brand representation and enters the American market.

Posted on 14, February 2013 by

Paris, 14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — LS Distribution North America (LSDNA) continues its diversification in Gourmet brand representation thanks to the acquisition of Crossings, located in Worcester, MA. LSDNA began its diversification in July 2011 with the acquisition of Euro-Excellence, which is well established … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, France

Lagardère is taking legal action against Vivendi and Groupe Canal+ for the restitution of €1.6 billion in cash to Canal+ France

Posted on 14, February 2013 by

14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In its capacity as a Canal+ France shareholder1, Lagardère has summoned Vivendi and Groupe Canal+ (hereinafter “the Vivendi group”) to appear in the Paris commercial court on March 21, 2013, for the purposes of obtaining a restitution … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, France, Law, Media

European Union is Greater Nancy’s key partner in improving its transport service

Posted on 14, February 2013 by

14-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With the aim of equipping the Greater Nancy conurbation with a high performance bus service while providing a sustainable response to urban infrastructure development needs, a EUR 55 million loan agreement between Greater Nancy and the European … Read the full press release →

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

Open Day at the Airbus Lycée, Saturday 16th February to discover the aeronautical professions it proposes for young people

Posted on 13, February 2013 by

Registration starts on 15th February for the 2013 school year Blagnac, 13-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Founded over sixty years ago, the Airbus Lycée is one of the rare Company Technical Colleges that still exist in France. Each year it trains around 360 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Education, France