Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

KfW Group reports very strong demand for its financing products in FY 2015

Commitments up by 6.0% to EUR 50.5 billion Increase in international financing to EUR 27.9 billion (+9.7%) High demand for climate and environmental financing amounting to EUR 29.5 billion (+11.0%) Refugee accommodation promoted with EUR 1.5 billion Commitment in the … Read the full press release

MINI unveils its star-studded 30-second Super Bowl ad

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, 03-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As more than 100 million viewers around the world prepare to tune into the Super Bowl on February 7, MINI is unveiling its star-studded 30-second spot, set to air in the third quarter of … Read the full press release

Goethe‑Institut, MINI will show series of films curated by Nina Tabassomi as part of this year’s MINI/Goethe‑Institut Curatorial Residencies programme

NEW YORK, 03-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — From February 7, 2016 on, the galleries of Ludlow 38 will present a new project. During the Sunday afternoons of both February and March, the Goethe‑Institut, together with MINI, will show “New-Self-Portrait-Paradox”, a series … Read the full press release

Experton Group ranked Deutsche Telekom as a leading provider of security solutions

Security Vendor Benchmark 2016 by the Experton Group Deutsche Telekom is a leader in all eight services categories The company leads the pack in security outsourcing BONN, 03-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Eight services categories, and Deutsche Telekom lands in the … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom to establish new business unit “Telekom Security”

A new unit, “Telekom Security,” is in the works The new unit will have a broad portfolio, covering all customer segments A first group of new products will be showcased at CeBIT BONN, 03-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom is planning … Read the full press release

Der Vorstand der EDEKA AG in Hamburg ist seit dem 1. Februar 2016 neu aufgestellt

Dr. Michael Wulst Vorstand IT/Logistik tritt aus persönlichen Gründen in den altersbedingten Ruhestand Ressort IT/Logistik übernimmt Vorstandsvorsitzender Markus Mosa Vorstand der EDEKA AG zukünftig wieder mit drei Vorständen besetzt HAMBURG, 03-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Der Vorstand der EDEKA AG in Hamburg … Read the full press release

Siemens plans to buy back shares in an amount of up to €3 billion euro until November 15, 2018

Decision on the retirement of 31 million treasury shares MUNICH, 03-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (2016-Feb-02), Siemens has started the share buyback announced on November 12, 2015 and plans to buy back shares in an amount of up to €3 … Read the full press release

Siemens head of Communications and Government Affairs Stephan Heimbach steps down

Stephan Heimbach leaves the company MUNICH, 03-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A change is ahead in the management of the global communications at Siemens. The current head of Communications and Government Affairs, Stephan Heimbach, will be stepping down from this function … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Chief Risk Officer Stuart Lewis: We are committed to playing our part in helping the banking industry to rebuild trust in the UK and further afield

14-member group announces recommendations following six month consultation FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 02-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Industry leadership is critical to rebuild trust in the UK banking sector, a group of senior bankers and stakeholders including Stuart Lewis, Chief Risk Officer, said … Read the full press release

Allianz the only insurer to be included in the Top 50 of the world’s strongest brands in 2016

Allianz brand tops the Insurance Top 50 ranking for third year in a row Allianz is the only insurer to rank amongst the world’s 50 strongest brands in 2016 Brand value of Allianz at €18.6bn, up 8.1% from 2015 MUNICH, … Read the full press release

Daimler, ACCUMOTIVE, Stadtwerke Hannover AG to build new battery storage facility this year

Cooperation between Daimler, ACCUMOTIVE and enercity extends value chain for electromotive batteries Efficient dual use improves life cycle assessment and life cycle costs of e-mobility Development of 15 MW battery storage facility by the end of 2016 Interaction of e-mobility … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Vans celebrates 25-year post-reunification success story at its Ludwigsfelde production plant in Brandenburg

Event to celebrate the anniversary of its foundation Plant, situated in the state of Brandenburg, leads the way when it comes to innovative production systems Over 660,000 vans successfully produced since 1991 750 million euros invested by Daimler since plant’s … Read the full press release

Volkswagen moves ahead towards resolving the NOx emissions issue in Europe

• In Berlin German Minister of Transport, Alexander Dobrindt, and Chairman of the Board of Management Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand, Dr Herbert Diess, heard more about the practical implementation of the measures • An important step towards resolving the NOx … Read the full press release

Christoph Adomat appointed interim head of Corporate & Business Communications at Volkswagen

New function for Christoph Adomat WOLFSBURG, 02-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Christoph Adomat (49) has been appointed interim head of Corporate & Business Communications at the Volkswagen brand with immediate effect. Christoph Adomat was previously the Group and brand press spokesperson … Read the full press release

SIGNA: „Store of the Year 2016“: Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE) zeichnet EATALY aus

WIEN, 01-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Der im November 2015 eröffnete EATALY Flagship-Store in der Münchner Schrannenhalle direkt am Viktualienmarkt wurde vom Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE) mit dem ersten Preis in der Kategorie Food ausgezeichnet. Überzeugt hat die Jury insbesondere die italienische Atmosphäre, … Read the full press release

Univation Technologies and The Linde Group partner to deliver measurable benefits to resin producers globally

Houston/Munich, 01-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Univation Technologies and The Linde Group’s Engineering Division have entered into a cooperation agreement aimed at providing performance and cost efficiencies for the production of polyethylene resins. The parties expect that this exclusive partnership will deliver … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim announces results of LUX-Lung 7 trial for treatment of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR mutations

• Results of global Phase IIb LUX-Lung 7 trial demonstrate afatinib superior in reducing the risk of lung cancer progression and the risk of treatment failure both by 27% compared to gefitinib1 • More patients on afatinib were free of … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space in final preparations for the launch of EUTELSAT 9B

EUTELSAT 9B is the 22nd satellite built by Airbus Defence and Space for Eutelsat Latest state-of-the-art broadcast satellite hosts EDRS-A, the first node for the European Space Agency (ESA) / Airbus Defence and Space’s European Data Relay System (EDRS-SpaceDataHighway) BLAGNAC, … Read the full press release

goldgas GmbH to acquire power supplier Gazprom Marketing & Trading Retail Germania

Leipzig/London, 28-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — goldgas GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Leipzig natural gas specialist VNG – Verbundnetz Gas AG (VNG AG), yesterday signed an agreement to acquire power supplier Gazprom Marketing & Trading Retail Germania (GM&TRG), a wholly owned … Read the full press release

Bridgestone to launch new game-changing touring tyre with additional benefits and safety for all consumers

Stay safe and in control with virtually any tyre damage you encounter, whatever car you drive! BRUSSELS, 27-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bridgestone, the world’s number one rubber and tyre manufacturer, announces the launch of Bridgestone DriveGuard, a new game-changing touring tyre … Read the full press release