Category Archives: Germany

Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

ThyssenKrupp’s biggest ever research project for innovations in automotive efficiency expanded with over 30 projects by 2014

Posted on 28, June 2013 by

Biggest research and development project for eco-friendly innovations to be expanded – More than 30 projects by 2014 28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — InCar® is now InCar®plus! Under the motto “Solutions for automotive efficiency”, ThyssenKrupp’s biggest ever research and development project for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Science, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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University of Tübingen scientists reconstructed medieval leprosy genomes to shed light on disease’s history

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An international team of scientists reconstructed a dozen medieval and modern leprosy genomes – suggesting a European origin for the North American leprosy strains found in armadillos and humans, and a common ancestor of all leprosy bacteria … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Germany, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science

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University of Tübingen hosts the 8th Taiwan Documentary Film Festival

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

Entertainment and discussions about Taiwanese society with director Tsai Tsung-Lung 27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Tübingen is hosting the 8th Taiwan Documentary Film Festival over the next two days. Movies by Taiwanese directors will be shown on Friday, 28 and … Read the full press release →

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European entertainment network RTL Group and North-American online video company BroadbandTV announced strategic partnership

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

BroadbandTV is YouTube’s fifth largest Multi-Channel Network, managing more than 7,800 channels and generating around 800 million video views per month Investment accelerates RTL Group’s expansion strategy in the online video market Partnership positions BroadbandTV as a powerhouse in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Internet & Online, Investment, Media, Technology

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Gazprom, BASF to explore joint projects in Russia and third countries

Posted on 27, June 2013 by

27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Kurt Bock, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF took place yesterday as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2013. The parties discussed the cooperation deepening in the energy sector, giving consideration to the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Russia

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Daimler Board of Management member Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard becomes Chairman of the ACEA Commercial Vehicle Board in Brussels

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, the Daimler Board of Management member responsible for Daimler Trucks and Buses, has become Chairman of the Commercial Vehicle Board of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). Dr. Bernhard succeeds Andreas Renschler, who had … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Germany, Management, Transportation & Logistics

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Freie Universität Computer Science Professor Working on System that would provide protection for Whistleblowers

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Volker Roth, a professor of computer science at Freie Universität Berlin, is working in a project called AdLeaks to create a system that would make it possible for an individual to submit data over the Internet while … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Germany, Internet & Online, Science, Society, Technology

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DB Schenker creates Middle East joint venture with its long-term global network partner Salem Freight International in Abu Dhabi

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

Berlin/Essen/Dubai, 26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — DB Schenker continues to grow in the Middle East with the establishment of a new joint venture with its long-term global network partner Salem Freight International in Abu Dhabi. After operating in Abu Dhabi for more … Read the full press release →

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ThyssenKrupp Elevator won major contract to supply 141 innovative systems for projects in Middle East

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

Major orders from the Middle East ThyssenKrupp Elevator supplying 141 innovative systems for projects in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain 25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina is being expanded into one of Saudi Arabia’s biggest airports … Read the full press release →

Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Technology

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Bayer MaterialScience to attend the world’s largest plastics trade fair K 2013, 16-23 October 2013 in Düsseldorf

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

Turning dreams into value Innovative material solutions for freedom, safety and happiness Leverkusen, 25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “It is precisely the possibility of realizing a dream that makes life interesting.” Bayer MaterialScience’s appearance at K 2013 in Düsseldorf, the world’s largest … Read the full press release →

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Wettbewerb der Henkel-Marke Metylan zur Nachwuchsförderung

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

„Qualität macht Meister“: Suche nach jungen Talenten des Malerhandwerks 25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Das Malermeister-Casting der Initiative „Qualität macht Meister“ geht auch in diesem Jahr in eine neue Runde. Zum fünften Mal haben zehn junge Talente die Gelegenheit, einen von fünf … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz rolled out 18 new AMG high-performance models in June 2013

Posted on 25, June 2013 by

Affalterbach, 25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mercedes-AMG sets the pace: This June witnesses the premieres of 18 new AMG high-performance models at Mercedes-Benz dealerships. With a power output spectrum ranging from 265 kW (360 hp) to 552 kW (751 hp), the … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Bahn acquired Veolia Transport Central Europe

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Takeover of Veolia Transport Central Europe makes DB Arriva the largest international operator of passenger transport services in Central and Eastern Europe Berlin, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deutsche Bahn has acquired the Central and East European business operations from Veolia … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Croatia, Czech Republic, Financial, Germany, Investment, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Transportation & Logistics

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Deployment of quieter freight trains starts in Germany

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Low-cost whisper brakes authorized for use throughout Europe • retrofitting of Deutsche Bahn’s existing rolling stock fleet now underway • Federal government provides funding – transport companies make their contribution Berlin, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deployment of quieter freight trains starts … Read the full press release →

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Mirko Wollrab appointed HSH Nordbank head of the communications

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Hamburg/Kiel, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Effective 1 August 2013, Mirko Wollrab (43) is to take over as Head of the Communications division at HSH Nordbank. This includes the Bank’s media and public relations, internal communications and marketing activities. In this position … Read the full press release →

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German Justice Minister Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger, EPO President Benoît Battistelli discussed the future unitary patent

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Munich, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — German Federal Minister of Justice Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger met with European Patent Office (EPO) President Benoît Battistelli at the EPO headquarters in Munich today to discuss developments in the European patent system, and in particular the future … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Law

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EC approved regions of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein guarantee provided to German bank HSH Nordbank

Posted on 24, June 2013 by

Brussels, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission has provisionally approved the restoring of the guarantee provided by the regions of Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein in favour of HSH Nordbank from EUR 7 billion to the original framework of EUR 10 billion under … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment, Law

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EU Court of Justice Judgment in Bundeswettbewerbsbehörde, Bundeskartellanwalt v Schenker & Co. and Others Case

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

Legal advice given by a law firm or a decision of a national competition authority does not exempt an undertaking from anti-competitive conduct or from imposition of a fine Luxembourg, 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — National competition authorities may by way of exception refrain from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Law, Luxembourg, Transportation & Logistics

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Aerospace materials and logistics provider ThyssenKrupp Aerospace moved to new building near Marseille, France

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aerospace materials and logistics provider ThyssenKrupp Aerospace has moved to a new building at Vitrolles near Marseille, mainly dedicated to supporting a major customer in the area. During the official inauguration event on June 11nd, ThyssenKrupp … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Germany, Industrial, Metals and Minerals

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Selex ES lands €5M worth contract to equip German Navy

Posted on 21, June 2013 by

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, has been awarded a contract worth €5 Million (£4.2 Million) by Germany’s Federal Ministry of Defence to supply a number of Titan 385ES-HD turrets for German Navy (Deutsche Marine) Sea Lynx Mk88A helicopters. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Italy, Technology

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