Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Orange pulls out all the stops for Paris Games Week!

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Orange is taking part in Paris Games Week for the first time as both sponsor and exhibitor. It is the leading video games fair in France and attracts all the industry’s players (publishers, console producers…). Paris, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Popular with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Entertainment, France, Internet & Online, Media, Technology, Telecom

STATEMENT ON ENHANCED COOPERATION DECISION ON FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Algirdas Šemeta Commissioner responsible for Taxation and Customs Union, Audit and Anti-fraud STATEMENT ON ENHANCED COOPERATION DECISION ON FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX Commission meeting / Strasbourg, 23 October 2012 Strasbourg, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Over the past few weeks, I have received … Read the full press release →

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

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Key Debate: Conclusions of the European Council meeting 18/19 October 2012

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso President of the European Commission Key Debate: Conclusions of the European Council meeting 18/19 October 2012 European Parliament/Strasbourg 23 October 2012 Strasbourg, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — President of the Parliament, President of the European Council, Honourable Members, Last … Read the full press release →

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

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Pose de la première pierre du terminal méthanier de Dunkerque

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Henri Proglio, Président Directeur Général d’EDF, a procédé aujourd’hui à la pose de la 1ère pierre du terminal méthanier en présence de Michel Delebarre, Sénateur Maire de Dunkerque et Président de la Communauté urbaine de Dunkerque. Le … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France

Ecomobilité Ventures annonce ses trois premières prises de participation

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Paris, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ecomobilité Ventures premier fonds d’investissement européen dédié à l’innovation dans la mobilité durable, annonce son entrée dans le capital des sociétés MOVE ABOUT, EZ WHEEL et ZILOK AUTO pour un montant global de 5 millions d’euros. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Transportation & Logistics

Joint debate on Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ Vice-President of the European Commission Responsible for Interinstitutional Relations and Administration Joint debate on Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020 Joint debate on Multiannual financial framework 2014-2020 Strasbourg,23 October 2012 Strasbourg, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear members, Thank you for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Politics

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Achats responsables: le Groupe BPCE s’engage à développer ses achats vers le Secteur Adapté et Protégé

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

A l’occasion de son troisième colloque PHARE (Politique Handicap et Achats REsponsables) le Groupe BPCE affirme son engagement en matière d’Achats Responsables avec plus de 7 millions d’euros d’achats confiés au Secteur Adapté et protégé (SA&P). Paris, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Étape importante de … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France

Ecuador’s Ministry of Defense Reaffirms its Commitment to Eurocopter with the Delivery of the First Two AS550 C3A Fennec Helicopters

Posted on 24, October 2012 by
Ecuador Delegation: Minister of Defense: Miguel Carvajal, Chief of Joint Command: General Leonardo Barreiro, Ejército General Commander: General Marco Vera, Ambassador in France: Carlos A. Jativa. Eurocopter: Rodolphe Henry: Eurocopter Sales Director for Latin America. (Ref. EXPH-0052-04, © Copyright Eurocopter, Eric Raz)

On September 25, Eurocopter delivered the first two AS550 C3 Fennec helicopters to the Ecuadorian Ministry of Defense under a contract signed in 2010 for seven of these helicopters and two AS350 B2s, which were delivered in December 2011. The … Read the full press release →

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

Orange named to Carbon Performance Leadership Index (CPLI) for carbon performance

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Orange assessed as one of the two best operators worldwide for carbon performance. Paris, 24-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Through this inclusion, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which represents 655 institutional investors, recognises Orange for the action it is taking to reduce its carbon … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, France, Society, Technology, Telecom

Banque Populaire, « La banque qui donne envie d’agir » lance son nouveau film publicitaire « Relation », une réalisation du collectif berlinois Zeitguised, signée Euro RSCG C&O

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Banque Populaire sort le 21 octobre le 5e volet de son territoire de marque lancé en juin 2011, un nouveau film sur le thème de la « Relation ». Un film qui présente la philosophie de Banque Populaire sur les valeurs humaines … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Marketing, Media

Astrium CEO François Auque gives Eric Béranger and Evert Dudok new roles

Posted on 24, October 2012 by

Astrium Satellites CEO Evert Dudok becomes CEO of Astrium Services Astrium Services CEO Eric Béranger becomes CEO of Astrium Satellites Swapping the roles will enhance the level of coordination between Astrium’s Satellites and Services divisions, two areas that are becoming … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Germany, Management, Science, Spain, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Orange Poland, mBank and MasterCard Europe offer contactless payments through mobile phones with Orange Cash

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Orange customers in Poland will be the first to be able to make payments with their phones. Orange Cash, is a new service with mBank and MasterCard Europe that allows all Orange Poland customers to buy products and services easily … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Internet & Online, Poland, Technology, Telecom

Troisième vague de la campagne « Apprenti en Europe »

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Troisième vague de la campagne « Apprenti en Europe » lancée par l’APCMA avec le soutien du ministère chargé de l’artisanat, en partenariat avec NRJ GLOBAL et les Banques Populaires 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Dans l’objectif de permettre aux apprentis d’accéder plus largement aux programmes de … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, France

Galileo IOV satellites 3 and 4 now fully deployed into orbit

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

The second pair of Galileo IOV (In-Orbit Validation) satellites, designed and developed by Astrium, are now fully deployed in orbit Astrium is the main industrial partner for the European high-performance navigation system with satellites, ground segment, system support and Ariane … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Germany, Spain, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

The ninth session of the Orange Institute to focus on the “Feedback Economy and Realtime Society”

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

The next semi annual session of the Orange Institute, a three-year old global research effort involving social networks, will be held in Boston and New York on October 22-25. The three-day session, focused on the “Feedback Economy and Realtime Society”, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Internet & Online, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology, Telecom

Les Banques Populaires lancent Direct et Proche, la solution digitale innovante conçue pour favoriser la présence et le développement des professionnels sur Internet

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Paris,  23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Les Banques Populaires lancent www.Directetproche.fr une offre de services complète, simple et sécurisée permettant aux TPE de se développer grâce au numérique en créant leur site Internet. Pour les consommateurs www.Directetproche.fr est un portail innovant, clair et accessible … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Internet & Online

Closing of the sale of Banque Internationale à Luxembourg

Posted on 23, October 2012 by

Brussels, Paris, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the signature of sale and purchase agreements on 5 April 2012, today Dexia announces the closing of the sale of its 99.906% holding in Banque Internationale à Luxembourg to Precision Capital, a Bank Holding Company, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Financial, France, Investment, Luxembourg

TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships Istanbul – 2012

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Baptisée « TEB-BNP Paribas WTA Championships », la compétition finale du circuit WTA opposera à Istanbul du 23 au 28 octobre 2012 les huit meilleures joueuses de tennis au monde et les quatre meilleures équipes de double. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, France, Sports

Pour la seconde fois, la Banque de détail en France de BNP Paribas est élue service client de l’Année 2013

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

BNP Paribas a été Élu Service Client de l’Année 2013 dans la catégorie Banque. Cette récompense, déjà obtenue en 2011, confirme la volonté du Groupe de placer la satisfaction de ses clients au cœur de ses préoccupations. 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Financial, France

SOCIETE GENERALE SOUTIENT LE RESEAU « TISSONS LA SOLIDARITE » DANS SES ACTIONS EN FAVEUR DE L’EMPLOI

Posted on 22, October 2012 by

Paris, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Depuis 2007, Société Générale soutient les actions du Réseau « Tissons La Solidarité » qui fédère et anime des structures d’insertion par l’activité économique dans le domaine de la revalorisation de vêtements de seconde main. Cet … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Banks, Financial, France, Non Profit, Society