Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

FDA Advisory Committee Recommends KYNAMRO™ for Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

KYNAMRO™ may provide a novel, new treatment for patients in the U.S. who are at severe cardiovascular risk Paris, France and Carlsbad, California – 29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY), its subsidiary Genzyme, and Isis Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

French Prime Minister inaugurates A350 XWB Final Assembly Line

Posted on 29, October 2012 by

Facility named after Airbus pioneer and founding father, Roger Béteille Blagnac,  29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — French Prime Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault and Airbus President and Chief Executive Officer, Fabrice Brégier this morning officially inaugurated the 74,000 square-metre A350 XWB Final Assembly Line … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Industrial, Politics, Technology

France Telecom-Orange jointly sign an agreement for the deployment of very high-speed broadband, in the presence of Neelie Kroes, Vice President of the European Commission

Posted on 29, October 2012 by
Orange’s deployment in Alsace

29-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prefect of the Alsace Region, the Chairman of the Regional Council of Alsace, the Chairmen of the General Councils of Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin, the Chairmen of the Urban Community of Strasbourg, of the Agglomeration Community of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, France, Internet & Online, Politics, Technology

World premiere: High Definition mobile voice now possible between two countries

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Orange overcomes technical challenges to deliver the world’s first HD voice direct interconnect between two operators Orange reinforces its leadership position again as the world’s first operator to launch HD voice Paris, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — International Mobile HD voice: a technical … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Media, Technology, Telecom

Astrium presents results of its study into automatic landing near the Moon’s south pole

Posted on 25, October 2012 by
Astrium presents results of its study into automatic landing near the Moon’s south pole (c) Astrium

Mission concept established for automatic lunar lander vehicle to land near the Moon’s south pole in 2019 Soft and precise landing is precursor to significant participation in future human lunar exploration ESA ministerial conference to decide next development steps in … Read the full press release →

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

Orange Business Services takes next step in its international customer contact strategy

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

– enhancing portfolio with Flexible Contact Center, a cloud-based, multichannel solution  – supporting 360Buy’s expansion, the largest online retailer in China, with managed contact center Paris, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Orange Business Services is accelerating its international customer contact strategy to help … Read the full press release →

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

Eurocopter’s Naval and Maritime Helicopters to be showcased at the 2012 Euronaval Exhibition

Posted on 25, October 2012 by
NH90-NFH in flight (Ref. CDPH-2170-21, © Copyright Eurocopter, Alexandre Dubath).

Eurocopter’s extensive range of helicopters for naval and maritime missions will take pride of place at Euronaval 2012, the 23rd Naval, Defense and Maritime Exhibition and Conference, with the company displaying models of the NH90 NFH, the AS365 N3+ and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Orange, exclusive technological partner of the FIAC 2012

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Paris, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Orange is proud to be the exclusive technological partner of the International Contemporary Art Fair (FIAC) in 2012 and is eager to use digital technology to support contemporary design. For the second year running, Orange will provide … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Entertainment, France, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

Airbus and the Global Engineering Deans Council launch award to encourage more diversity in engineering programmes at universities worldwide

Posted on 25, October 2012 by

Ten thousand US dollar prize to reward diversity champion Blagnac, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus, the European aircraft manufacturer and GEDC (Global Engineering Deans Council), the leading organisation for engineering education, launch an award to recognize individuals who have been pro … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Education, France, Science, Technology

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