Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Europe on Track, Spanish youth media project, awarded first prize at the 2013 Charlemagne Youth Prize ceremony in Aachen University

Posted on 7, May 2013 by

Aachen, 7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Europe on Track, a Spanish youth media project, was awarded first prize at the 2013 Charlemagne Youth Prize ceremony on 7 May in Aachen University. The second prize went to the photo contest Discover Europe from Poland … Read the full press release →

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European Central Bank details of refinancing operations with settlement in the period from 10 July 2013 to 8 July 2014

Posted on 7, May 2013 by

7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) has today decided to continue conducting its main refinancing operations (MROs) as fixed rate tender procedures with full allotment for as long as necessary, and at least until … Read the full press release →

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Inmarsat-2 F1, the first Astrium Eurostar satellite, retired after spending 22.5 years in geostationary orbit

Posted on 7, May 2013 by

Inmarsat-2 F1 satellite retired after more than 22.5 years of successful operation in geostationary orbit, far outliving its projected life-span of 10 years First of the Astrium Eurostar satellites – 54 launched into orbit and 12 under construction Astrium’s Eurostar … Read the full press release →

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

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Tour operator in the German town of Wain extends its fleet with four Setra touring coaches

Posted on 7, May 2013 by

Milestone coach is a TopClass 400 double-decker S 431 DT 75th Setra coach helps rejuvenate “Fromm Reisen” fleet Family-run company has relied on vehicles from the Ulm-based brand since 1965  7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The touring coaches operated by the German … Read the full press release →

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Eurocopter donates Ecureuil light helicopter to the Civil Aviation Flight University of China for training

Posted on 6, May 2013 by

Future generations of Chinese aviation technicians will benefit from hands-on training experience with an Ecureuil (AS350 family of helicopters) donated by Eurocopter China to the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC). 6-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This rotorcraft is to be … Read the full press release →

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AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Award 2013: Mercedes-Benz is the “Most Innovative Automotive Brand”

Posted on 6, May 2013 by

Stuttgart/Frankfurt am Main, 6-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At yesterday’s award ceremony for the AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Award 2013, CEO of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars, Dr. Dieter Zetsche, accepted two honours: Mercedes-Benz received the distinction as the world’s “Most Innovative … Read the full press release →

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The EC sent Statement of Objections to Motorola Mobility on potential misuse of mobile phone standard-essential patents

Posted on 6, May 2013 by

Brussels, 6-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has informed Motorola Mobility of its preliminary view that the company’s seeking and enforcing of an injunction against Apple in Germany on the basis of its mobile phone standard-essential patents (“SEPs”) amounts to an abuse … Read the full press release →

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ECB Monetary policy decisions

Posted on 3, May 2013 by

3-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At today’s meeting, which was held in Bratislava, the Governing Council of the ECB took the following monetary policy decisions: The interest rate on the main refinancing operations of the Eurosystem will be decreased by 25 basis … Read the full press release →

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RWE Stiftung besteht seit 15 Jahren

Posted on 3, May 2013 by

Projekte in den Bereichen Soziales, Bildung und Kultur „Wir wollen das Verständnis für Energie fördern“ 3-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Seit 15 Jahren engagiert sich die RWE Stiftung für junge Menschen. 1998 wurde sie anlässlich des 100. Geburtstag der RWE AG … Read the full press release →

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DTM season-opener at Hockenheim – home fixture for Mercedes-Benz

Posted on 3, May 2013 by

Formel 1 star Nico Rosberg to guest at DTM opening weekend ‘The 2013 DTM at a glance’ – information sheet with DTM regulations and innovations for this year – in attachment The first weekend in May (4th-5th May 2013) marks … Read the full press release →

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EADS implements new organizational set-up of its corporate communications department

Posted on 3, May 2013 by

Toulouse,  3-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EADS is implementing a new organizational set-up of its Corporate Communications department. The department will increase its focus on international growth markets as well as ensuring a more efficient information flow throughout the Group, thus providing … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz Global Sponsor of the Masters Tournament, joining AT&T and IBM

Posted on 3, May 2013 by

Stuttgart, 3-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Augusta National Golf Club announced earlier today that Mercedes-Benz will enter into a new worldwide partnership with the Masters, beginning at the 2014 Tournament. Having been an International Partner of the Masters since 2008, Mercedes-Benz … Read the full press release →

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New €5 banknote started to circulate in the euro area countries

Posted on 2, May 2013 by

Eurosystem introduces Europa Series €5 banknote 2-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new €5 banknote, the first one in the Europa series, started to circulate today in the euro area countries. To mark the occasion, a short event hosted by Jozef Makúch, Governor … Read the full press release →

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ECB report on the SMEs access to finance in the euro area – October 2012 to March 2013

Posted on 2, May 2013 by

2-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Central Bank (ECB) is today publishing its eighth report on the results of the “Survey on the access to finance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the euro area”. This survey round was conducted … Read the full press release →

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RWE SmartHome: Android App zur Fernsteuerung des eigenen Zuhauses

Posted on 1, May 2013 by

Gratis-App jetzt auch für Android-Geräte Ortsunabhängiger Zugriff auf alle Funktionen der intelligenten Haussteuerung Intuitive, komfortable Benutzeroberfläche 1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Für den mobilen Zugriff auf die drahtlose Haussteuerung SmartHome bietet die RWE Effizienz GmbH jetzt auch eine eigene App für Smartphones … Read the full press release →

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Solarwatt and BMW i partner to offer complete photovoltaic solutions for rooftop systems and carports to BMW i customers

Posted on 1, May 2013 by

1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BMW i and SOLARWATT GmbH are soon to be entering into a partnership together. The focus is on providing complete photovoltaic solutions for rooftop systems and carports to BMW i customers. Under the name 360° ELECTRIC, BMW … Read the full press release →

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Cassidian presented training systems and solutions for mobile command and control of operations at AFCEA in the Bad Godesberg town hall in Bonn

Posted on 30, April 2013 by

STAR*BRICKS saves time and costs for the creation and development of highly complex training simulations VeSA and HochZeN close armed forces’ key capability gap in the sphere of mobile command and control of operations Bonn, 30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  With … Read the full press release →

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New Mercedes-Benz Driving Events 2013/2014 Season

Posted on 30, April 2013 by

The new Driving Events from Mercedes-Benz for the 2013/2014 season offer participants thrills galore and the height of driving enjoyment while honing their driving skills. The comprehensive programme spans the range from driving safety to adrenaline-charged race circuit training and … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks leads European heavy-duty segment with 23 percent market share thanks to Euro VI compliance

Posted on 30, April 2013 by

Full Euro VI compliance: The Arocs rounds out Mercedes-Benz’ range of heavy-duty trucks Actros, Antos, Arocs — specialized, environmentally friendly, and economical Arocs to be launched on the market in mid-2013 Stuttgart/Wuppertal, 30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Actros, Antos, and Arocs form … Read the full press release →

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BMW Awards the Prize for Artists under the Age of 35 Years to Till Nowak at KINO DER KUNST in Munich

Posted on 30, April 2013 by

Munich, 30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On Sunday, after four days and over 5,000 visitors, the KINO DER KUNST in Munich, a festival exclusively for the films of visual artists, culminated with the presentation of the two main awards.The first prize went to Almagul … Read the full press release →

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