Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Aktuelle Erklärung von ADAC Präsident Peter Meyer

München, Deutschland, 22-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mit großer Sorge nehme ich als Präsident die aktuelle öffentliche Kritik am ADAC wahr und bedauere dies zutiefst, zumal der ADAC bislang als eine der vertrauenswürdigsten Organisationen Deutschlands galt. Wir nehmen diese Kritik sehr ernst … Read the full press release

EnBW appeals BNetzA’s decision against the closure of four power plant units in Marbach and Walheim

Karlsruhe, Germany, 21-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Karlsruhe. EnBW has received notification from the Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) that its application to close four power plant units in Marbach and Walheim has been declined. These power plant units are “system-relevant” according to the … Read the full press release

Eleven new books to be pitched at the Berlinale Co-Production Market on February 11

Berlin, Germany, 21-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — On February 11, at “Books at Berlinale”, film producers will have a chance to discover eleven new literary works that would make good movies. The selected novels will be presented and pitched at theBerlinale Co-Production Market. … Read the full press release

64th Berlinale: 52 works from 20 countries selected for the 9th Forum Expanded

52 works from 20 countries have been selected for the 9th Forum Expanded. The exhibition at ST. AGNES, the former parish hall whose church space is one of the key venues for this year’s Forum Expanded, is already being set up for … Read the full press release

Ulrich Tillmanns named Chairman of the German Ogilvy Group

Frankfurt, Germany, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective January 1, 2014, Ulrich Tillmanns has been named Chairman of the German Ogilvy Group. Thomas Strerath, Group CEO, explains Tillmanns appointment to this more clearly defined, operations-oriented position: “Ulrich Tillmanns brings the necessary organizational and … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland developed completely new test program for solar power systems with stationary storage facilities

Cologne, Germany, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The independent testing service provider TÜV Rheinland has developed a completely new test program for solar power systems with stationary storage facilities similar to those used in single-family detached homes, for example. The test method takes … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland AG announced initial estimate indicates record revenues of over €1.6 billion for the group in 2013

Cologne, Germany, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — According to an initial estimate, TÜV Rheinland achieved record revenues of over €1.6 billion in 2013, continuing its growth both on the German domestic market and at international level. Adjusted to currency fluctuation, the global testing … Read the full press release

Chemical group WACKER expanded its technical center for silicone products in Amtala near Kolkata

Munich, Germany / Kolkata, India, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Munich-based chemical group WACKER is strengthening its presence in India by opening its expanded technical center for silicone products in Amtala near Kolkata today. Operated by the joint venture Wacker Metroark Chemicals … Read the full press release

64th Berlinale unveils the opening films and juries for its Generation 14plus and Kplus competitions

Berlin, Germany, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The competition of Generation 14plus will open with the British musical feature God Help the Girl by Stuart Murdoch. In his directorial debut, founder and lead singer of the band Belle and Sebastian gives a profound and charming account of … Read the full press release

64th Berlinale’s Culinary Cinema to be held from February 9 to 14 2014 with the motto “We like it hot… but don’t let it burn”

Berlin, Germany, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — “We like it hot… but don’t let it burn” is the motto of the Culinary Cinema of the 64th Berlinale, which will be held from February 9 to 14, 2014. “The use of fire and our ability … Read the full press release

SGL Group’s HITCO Carbon Composites received Supplier Award from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

Arkadelphia, AR, US, 20-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — HITCO Carbon Composites – a subsidiary of SGL Group – The Carbon Company announced today that it received the 2012 Supplier Award for Outstanding Quality and Delivery performance from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) … Read the full press release

wpd europe GmbH buys Finish wind farm project Tohkoja from Fortum

Bremen, Germany, 17-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — wpd europe GmbH buys the wind farm project Tohkoja, situated on Finland’s west coast, from Finnish energy provider Fortum. wpd is planning the project with up to 26 wind turbines and an overall capacity of up … Read the full press release

Berlinale Special 2014 presents works by contemporary filmmakers and film portraits of renowned personalities

Berlin, Germany, 17-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Berlinale Special is part of the official programme and presents recent works by contemporary filmmakers, as well as film portraits of renowned personalities and extraordinary formats. This year 18 productions have been invited to participate in Berlinale Special, … Read the full press release

Arvato Financial Solutions to acquire Dutch pay-after-delivery payment services provider AfterPay

Gütersloh, Germany, 17-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Arvato Financial Solutions is taking over the Dutch payment services provider “AfterPay.” The company, which the Arvato subsidiary has cooperated with for the past two years, is a provider of “pay after delivery” payment solutions … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann Asia Investments fund sells two holdings in China worth $71 million

Bertelsmann Asia Investments fund sells two holdings worth $71 million Holdings in 25 companies and funds Growth in media, services and education planned  Beijing, China, 17-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bertelsmann is advancing its profitable growth in China: The international media company’s Bertelsmann … Read the full press release

Voith introduced TissueFlex XD – new and reliable press fabric for tissue manufacture

Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany, 17-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Voith’s TissueFlex XD press fabric for tissue production has very good saturation for maximum dewatering. It is produced with a lower caliper offering faster break-in times allowing the machine to reach higher productivity … Read the full press release

Nico Müller to debut in 2014 DTM season with Audi RS 5 DTM

Filipe Albuquerque to switch to Audi’s LMP and GT program Young talent Nico Müller convinced in tests with Audi RS 5 DTM Dieter Gass: “Nico’s speed and personality fit Audi” Ingolstadt, Germany, 16-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A new face in Audi’s driver … Read the full press release

Audi announced it won numerous awards in December 2013

Ingolstadt, Germany, 16-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Audi Chairman Rupert Stadler honored as “Influencer of the Year” Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of AUDI AG, has been voted “Influencer of the Year” by roughly 100 managers of the German automotive … Read the full press release

Audi unveils the most exclusive model version in its new A8 car line – the A8 L Security

Ingolstadt, Germany, 16-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Launch of the most exclusive model version in Audi’s new A8 car line – the A8 L Security. The high-security version of the luxury sedan meets the highest level of criteria that apply to civilian vehicles. … Read the full press release