Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Successful weekend for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport riders

It was an action-packed and successful weekend for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport riders. In Japan, they tackled the “Suzuka 8 Hours”, the final round of the FIM Endurance World Championship. The International German Championship met at Schleiz, where Markus Reiterberger … Read the full press release

Formula E: The MS Amlin Andretti team endured a tough Montreal ePrix (CAN)

The MS Amlin Andretti team endured a tough Montreal ePrix (CAN), the final round of the 2016/17 FIA Formula E Championship. The team’s solitary points finish came with Robin Frijns’ (NED) ninth-place on Saturday, with António Félix da Costa (POR) … Read the full press release

BMW teams finish in the top 10 at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL)

After the two victories in 2015 and 2016, the BMW teams were missing the racing luck required to be able to fight for the win this time at the 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps (BEL). Technical issues with both the ROWE … Read the full press release

DHL bundles individual solutions under DHL Semiconductor Logistics

DHL combines competencies and capabilities under DHL Semiconductor Logistics to provide a full suite of end to end supply chain solutions Launch of the Global Capital Support Center for semiconductor equipment moves with dedicated teams in Europe, Asia Pacific and … Read the full press release

Audi now leads in the manufacturers’ standings of the Intercontinental GT Challenge

Audi in front in the Intercontinental GT Challenge Success in Chinese GT racing Trophies for Audi customers in the DMV GTC NEUBURG, 31-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi has won the Spa 24 Hours for the fourth time. With this result, … Read the full press release

Audi Tradition at this year’s Schloss Dyck Classic Days, August 4th to 6th in Rhineland

Classic vehicle festival in the Rhineland region from August 4th to 6th Racing legends Frank Biela and Walter Röhrl driving historic racing cars Röhrl’s “Pikes Peak” Audi Sport quattro S1 on show INGOLSTADT, 31-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — At this year’s … Read the full press release

Formula E electric racing series: Audi driver Lucas di Grassi is the new champion

Brazilian wins title in the world’s first all-electric racing series Victory on Saturday and seventh place in Sunday’s finale in Montreal ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport vice-champions in the teams’ classification Neuburg/Montreal, 31-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi driver Lucas di Grassi … Read the full press release

Blind photographer Pete Eckert placed the new Volkswagen Arteon on the stage in a very special way

Award-winning photographer’s first automobile project International campaign features 10 extraordinary Arteon motifs and a making-of clip WOLFSBURG, 31-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen is today expanding the international marketing campaign for its new Arteon. The blind American photographer Pete Eckert has placed … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group develops potential female managers in all Group brands and companies

CEO Matthias Müller: “Within the Volkswagen Group, we want and indeed need more competence, more experience and more prospects from and for women.” WOLFSBURG, 31-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Volkswagen Group is committed to employing women in leadership functions and management … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group opens new multi-brand joint venture in Algeria

Daily production capacity of up to 200 vehicles Assembly to start with the Volkswagen Golf, SEAT Ibiza, ŠKODA Octavia and the Caddy from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Training of employees at production plants of the various Group brands Volkswagen Polo and … Read the full press release

Eleven members of the Management Board of Deutsche Bank AG voluntarily waived large part of their unpaid remuneration

Supervisory Board welcomes act of solidarity with the bank Frankfurt am Main, 28-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Eleven members of the Management Board of Deutsche Bank AG (XETRA: DBKGn.DE/NYSE: DB) who served during financial crisis and thereafter have voluntarily waived a large … Read the full press release

650 graduates experienced what awaits them at Deutsche Bank over three days in London

Frankfurt am Main, 28-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The new generation of bankers has arrived and they could not have wished for a better way to begin their careers: over three days in London, around 650 graduates got to experience what awaits … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Singapore won the Achievement Award – Innovative Project at the 4th Enabling Employers Awards in Singapore

Frankfurt am Main, 28-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bank Singapore’s efforts to increase participation in the workplace by people with disabilities was commended by Singapore’s SGEnable, a government agency dedicated to enabling people with disabilities. The bank won the Achievement Award … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank’s leadership in working to end youth homelessness in New York recognized by Point Source Youth

Frankfurt am Main, 28-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — At the First National Symposium on Solutions to End Youth Homelessness on June 19, lead organizer Point Source Youth presented Deutsche Bank with an award in recognition of the bank’s leadership in working to end youth … Read the full press release

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America signs multi-year naming rights sponsorship agreement for Minnesota United FC’s new soccer stadium in St. Paul, Minn.

Allianz Field becomes the 1st Allianz-sponsored stadium in North America and 8th globally New state-of-the-art home for Minnesota United FC to open in 2019 Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America signs on as official stadium sponsor Munich/Minneapolis, 28-Jul-2017 — … Read the full press release

Allianz, EDF Invest and DIF consortium to acquire 6.94 percent stake in Italy’s largest toll road network

A consortium made up of Allianz, EDF Invest and DIF has completed the acquisition of a 6.94 percent stake in Autostrade per I’Italia, the largest Italian toll road network which is majority owned by Atlantia, the listed global operator of … Read the full press release

ECB appointments: Hans-Joachim Klöckers as Director General Economic Developments; Massimo Rostagno as Director General Monetary Policy

Hans-Joachim Klöckers becomes Director General Economic Developments Massimo Rostagno becomes Director General Monetary Policy Appointments effective as of 1 August 2017 Frankfurt am Main, 27-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) has appointed Hans-Joachim Klöckers … Read the full press release

European Central Bank publishes draft regulation on statistical reporting requirements for euro area pension funds

ECB publishes, for public consultation, the draft regulation on statistical reporting requirements for pension funds The draft regulation is aimed at increasing transparency in this fast-growing sector of the financial services industry The period of consultation runs from today until … Read the full press release

SAP SE opens state-of-the-art office in Tempe, Arizona

TEMPE, Ariz., U.S.A., 26-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP), a global leader in enabling digital business, today announced the opening of a state-of-the-art office at a new tech park built on the 58-acre-large Grand at Papago Park Center in Tempe, … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim: Global survey reveals the emotional and practical challenges facing people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)

61% of IPF patients are worried or extremely worried about experiencing an acute IPF exacerbation1  Survey underlines the importance of appropriate support and coping mechanisms for patients living with IPF1 Healthcare teams emphasise the need of a strong support network … Read the full press release