Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Commission welcomes vote of European Parliament supporting its proposal for a new Common Fisheries Policy

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

Strasbourg, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes today’s vote of the European Parliament on the Commission’s proposal for a new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). With this vote the Parliament is paving the way for negotiations with the Council with a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Environment, European Union, France, Government, Politics, Society

School-Enterprise Agreement: Airbus and ENAC join forces

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

Top talent for a fast growing industry Blagnac,  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus, the aeronautical industry’s worldwide leader, and ENAC (National School for Civil Aviation) signed a partnership agreement on 1st February 2013 to strengthen, develop and secure their long-term relationship. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Education, France

Turkish Airlines orders five additional A330 passenger aircraft

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Repeat order great vote of confidence in A330s efficiency and reliability Blagnac,  6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Turkish Airlines has signed a firm order for two additional A330-300 passenger aircraft and three options as part of the carrier’s continued growth plans. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Germany, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, Turkey

Thales delivers first maritime surveillance aircraft to Turkey

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Ankara, Turkey, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thales has achieved delivery of the first of three maritime surveillance aircraft under the Meltem II programme for Turkey. This aircraft will be operated by the Turkish Coast Guard from Izmir Air Base. Pierre Eric … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, France, Technology, Turkey

Meeting of the FATF Plenary, Paris 20-22 February 2013

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The 36 members of the Financial Action Task Group (FATF) and representatives from the FATF-Style Regional Bodies will meet in Paris, under the presidency of Mr. Bjørn S. Aamo of Norway, for the second Plenary under the Norwegian Presidency. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Financial, France, Government, Law

European Commission strengthens the protection of the euro by means of criminal law

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Strasbourg, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to crack down on criminals who counterfeit euro notes and coins. Counterfeiting of the euro is estimated to have cost at least €500 million since the currency was introduced in 2002. … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Financial, France, Government, Law, Politics, Society

Vivendi: the Create Joy program celebrates its fifth birthday at Olympia, Paris on 12th February

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vivendi has invited around two thousand people to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the Vivendi Create Joy Fund, the group’s citizenship program, on February 12 at the Paris world-famous Olympia theatre, where the Beatles played in 1964. During … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, France

Thales opens Centre of Excellence for Radar and Integrated Sensors in Singapore

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

The official opening of Thales’ Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Radar and Integrated Sensors in Singapore was held today and was inaugurated by Her Excellency Mrs Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, the Netherlands. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Netherlands, Security & Safety, Technology

Proposal to protect the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Strasbourg, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Questions and Answers: Why do we need to protect the euro and other currencies? Counterfeiting of the euro and other currencies remains a concern throughout the European Union. The euro is particularly susceptible to counterfeiting on a transnational scale. … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Financial, France, Government, Law, Society

Eurocopter delivers EC135 T2 to National Police Agency. First EC135 to be deployed to the Metropolitan Police Department

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Eurocopter Japan delivered a brand new EC135 T2 to the National Police Agency (NPA) on 30 January 2013. It will be the first EC135 to be deployed to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) for law enforcement missions in the Tokyo … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Germany, Government, Security & Safety

Speech: Débat en session plénière avec le Président de la République française, François Hollande: “Le futur de l’Union européenne”

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Session plénière du Parlement européen/Strasbourg Strasbourg, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Président, Monsieur le Président de la République, Monsieur le Ministre, Mesdames et messieurs les Députés, Tout d’abord je voudrais vous féliciter pour l’organisation de ce débat. Monsieur le Président de … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, France, Government, Politics, Society

Vivendi contributes to Safer Internet Day with exclusive webradio cast

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Paris, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vivendi is organizing a webradio cast on February 5 to mark Safer Internet Day, the European day of action to promote a more responsible and safer Internet for young people. From 9 am to 12.30 pm, some … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Internet & Online, Society, Technology, Telecom

Orbite Aluminae et Veolia Propreté s’associent pour le recyclage et la valorisation des boues rouges issues de la production d’alumine

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Orbite Aluminae Inc. et Veolia Propreté ont signé un accord exclusif de collaboration mondiale pour le traitement et le recyclage des boues rouges issues de la production industrielle d’alumine selon le procédé Bayer. Les termes de cet accord prévoient la … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, France, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Technology

Thales wins contract to upgrade NATO protected SATCOM capability

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thales has been awarded a contract by the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency  to upgrade the protected SATCOM capability of NATO in order to increase operational performance and reduce operating costs. Thanks to the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, France, Government, Technology, Telecom

Air KBZ introduces first ATR – 600 into its fleet

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

ATR key to Myanmar airline’s fleet expansion and modernization program Toulouse,  5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The first ATR 72-600 aircraft was handed over yesterday to Myanmar’s domestic carrier Air KBZ. The Danish finance and leasing company Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, France, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Veolia Eau prend en charge la gestion des réseaux de distribution d’eau et d’assainissement de la ville de Rialto en Californie

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La ville de Rialto et sa société concessionnaire Rialto Water Services (RWS) ont confié à Veolia Water North America, filiale de Veolia Eau, la gestion des réseaux de distribution d’eau et d’assainissement. D’une durée de 30 ans, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Infrastructure & Utilities

Thales consortium wins electronic tagging contract

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

Neuilly-sur-Seine, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thales and its consortium partners G4S and Onet Sécurité have been selected by the French Ministry of Justice to design, deploy and operate a new electronic tagging system for individuals under non-custodial sentencing schemes. In France, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, Electronics & Machinery, France, Government, Security & Safety, Technology

President Hollande to debate future of the EU with MEPs

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — France’s President François Hollande will debate the future of the EU and the Euro zone, the economic crisis and the EU budget for 2014-2020 with EP political group leaders and Commission President Barroso on Tuesday morning. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, France, Government, Politics, Society

Astrium wins ESA contracts to design Ariane 6 and continue development of Ariane 5 ME

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed prime contractor agreements worth €108 million with Astrium These contracts enable the start of the Ariane 6 programme, the ongoing development of Ariane 5 ME (Midlife Evolution), and the search for synergies between … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Science, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom

GoAir takes delivery of its first Airbus A320 equipped with Sharklets

Posted on 4, February 2013 by

Taking fuel efficiency to new highs Blagnac, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — India’s GoAir, ‘The Fly Smart Airline”, wholly owned by the Wadia Group, has taken delivery of its first Sharklet equipped A320 aircraft financed by ACG (Aviation Capital Group) under a … Read the full press release →

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