Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

ZEISS launches international photography contest in cooperation with the World Photography Organisation

ZEISS and the World Photography Organisation launch an international photography contest OBERKOCHEN, Germany, 10-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ZEISS today (05/11/2015) launches a prestigious international photography contest in cooperation with the World Photography Organisation. “Seeing Beyond” – expanding horizons and achieving … Read the full press release

Rundfunkfinanzierungsreform: Sixt ist nach wie vor der Auffassung, dass die Reform mit schweren Strukturfehlern behaftet und deshalb verfassungswidrig ist

Erich Sixt: „Entscheidung des Bayerischen Verwaltungsgerichtshofs ist alles andere als überraschend.“ Pullach, Germany, 9-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sixt wird den Rechtsstreit gegen die seit Anfang 2013 geltende Rundfunkfinanzierungsreform vor dem Bundesverwaltungsgericht fortsetzen. Der Bayerische Verwaltungsgerichtshof hatte gestern die Berufung von Sixt gegen … Read the full press release

Wessels Reederei, MAN Diesel & Turbo sign contract at Europort exhibition

Four-stroke MAN engine to be converted to dual-fuel operation COPENHAGEN, 9-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Wessels Reederei, the German shipping company, has signed a contract with MAN Diesel & Turbo at the Europort exhibition for maritime technology to retrofit the 8L48/60B … Read the full press release

MAN Engines to present its latest generation of six-cylinder engines for yachts at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show in Florida, USA

Modern common rail injection system with up to 1,800 bar. Proven and modified engine components. Elegant design cover. MUNICH, 9-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN Engines is set to present its latest generation of six-cylinder engines at the Fort Lauderdale Boat … Read the full press release

MAN holds top position in key global climate protection index compiled by Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)

Company reaches maximum score in Climate Disclosure Leadership Index MUNICH, 9-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — MAN has received top scores for transparency and measures in fighting climate change and once more holds a top position in the key global climate protection … Read the full press release

Evaluation affirms the performance of the QIAGEN’s GeneReader NGS System in detecting gene variants known to be clinically relevant in colorectal cancer

World’s first complete Sample to Insight NGS solution proves equal or better compared with other sequencing workflows and alternative technologies Austin, Texas, and Hilden, Germany, 6-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — QIAGEN N.V. (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced that an … Read the full press release

QIAGEN N.V. starts commercialization activities for its GeneReader NGS System

First truly end-to-end solution brings next-generation sequencing within reach for any lab Austin, Texas, and Hilden, Germany, 6-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — QIAGEN N.V. (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced the start of commercialization activities for its GeneReader NGS System, … Read the full press release

Universität Hamburg: Informations- und Diskussionsveranstaltung zur Zukunft von Printmedien am Mittwoch, dem 11. November 2015

HAMBURG, 5-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Zum 1. Mai 2014 verkaufte der Axel-Springer-Verlag etablierte Printmarken wie das „Hamburger Abendblatt“ oder die „Berliner Morgenpost“ an die Funke Mediengruppe. Beispiele wie diese zeigen: Die Medienhäuser befinden sich im Umbruch, weil die Auflagen der … Read the full press release

Exciting presentations, experiments and interactive exhibits at Universität Hamburg during the Night of Knowledge on 7 November 2015

HAMBURG, 5-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Robots that can play soccer, laser fridges, or the supermarket shelf of the future: these are just a few of the exciting aspects of research on show at Universität Hamburg during the Night of Knowledge … Read the full press release

European premium SUV segment: The new Mercedes-Benz GLS sets new standards in the world of the SUV

Like the GL before it, the new GLS is also setting standards in the world of the SUV as it confirms its position as the “S-Class among SUVs”. The only full-fledged seven-seater in the European premium SUV segment boasts ample … Read the full press release

Daimler: World’s largest 2nd-use battery storage unit will soon go into operation in the Westphalian town of Lüne

Cooperation between Daimler, The Mobility House, GETEC and REMONDIS completes the battery value creation cycle Re-use of electric vehicle batteries improves environmental performance and the lifecycle costs of e-mobility 13-megawatt battery storage unit to connect to the grid in early … Read the full press release

Austria: Daimler Financial Services acquires Wiesenthal Autohandels AG’s Welcome financial services group

Daimler Financial Services acquires Welcome financial services group of automobile dealer Wiesenthal Autohandels AG Welcome Bank is renamed Mercedes-Benz Bank Daimler can now offer auto loans to customers and inventory financing loans to dealers throughout Austria for the first time … Read the full press release

GfK Consumer Climate Oct 2015: Economic expectations and willingness to buy have both suffered losses in Germany

Findings of the GfK Consumer Climate study for Germany for October 2015 Nuremberg, 3-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Consumer sentiment in Germany has once again dropped this month with the consumer climate falling slightly for the third time in a row. … Read the full press release

Arburg’s YouTube channel reached one million views

Arburg has had a YouTube presence for the last five years Current videos on applications, processes, companies, trade fairs and events More than 2,400 subscribers regularly use Arburg videos as a source of information Lossburg, Germany, 2-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In … Read the full press release

EMBO announced the selection of 23 young researchers as EMBO Young Investigators

Heidelberg,  30-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — EMBO announced today the selection of 23 young researchers as EMBO Young Investigators. The scientists join a network of 365 current and past Young Investigators who represent some of the best young group leaders contributing … Read the full press release

STRABAG Real Estate feiert Fertigstellung des Rohbaus für ersten Bauabschnitt der HEINRICH VON STEPHAN BUSINESSMILE

STRABAG Real Estate feiert Fertigstellung des Rohbaus für ersten Bauabschnitt der HEINRICH VON STEPHAN BUSINESSMILE Freiburg, 29-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Die STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE) hat heute das Richtfest für den ersten Bauabschnitt der HEINRICH VON STEPHAN BUSINESSMILE gefeiert. … Read the full press release

British singer Rita Ora will take to the Bambi stage in Berlin on 12 November 2015

Millennium Bambi goes to Wolfgang Schäuble // Til Schweiger and Dieter Hallervorden recognised for “Honig im Kopf” (“Head Full of Honey”) MUNICH, 28-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In one of the musical highlights of this year’s live show, British singer Rita … Read the full press release

Die Deutsche Kreditbank AG ist derzeit alleiniger „Industry Leader“ beim Nachhaltigkeitsrating von oekom research

BERLIN, 22-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB) ist derzeit alleiniger „Industry Leader“ beim Nachhaltigkeitsrating von oekom research. Das Unternehmen mit Sitz in Berlin wurde von der Nachhaltigkeits-Ratingagentur mit einem „B-“ bewertet, der höchsten Note aller deutschen Geschäfts- … Read the full press release

Züblin: Das neue RAMADA Hotel „Hamburg City Center“ eröffnet

HAMBURG, 22-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Das neue RAMADA Hotel an der Amsinckstraße in Hamburg ist eröffnet. Der von Züblin ausgeführte schlüsselfertige Neubau entstand in partnerschaftlicher Zusammenarbeit aller am Bau Beteiligten im Züblin teamconcept. Entworfen von den Architekten Störmer Murphy and Partners, Hamburg, … Read the full press release

EnBW acquires 74.2 percent stake in VNG from EWE

EnBW acquires a 74.2 percent share in VNG from EWE EWE and EWE-Verband reacquire EWE shares from EnBW The agreement opens up new opportunities for all partners Karlsruhe/Oldenburg, Germany, 22-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The utility companies EWE AG (Oldenburg), EnBW … Read the full press release