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Press Releases & News from Germany distributed via EuropaWire

Lufthansa Group Balance Sustainability Report: reduced fuel consumption and new efficiency record

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Balance Sustainability Report published today • New efficiency record: specific fuel consumption of 4.06 litres • Further progress in active noise prevention • Balance also available for the first time as an attractive “E-paper” 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The edition of … Read the full press release →

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Kristalina Georgieva on the floods in Central Europe

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Statement by Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At this difficult time for many people struggling to cope I want to express my appreciation for all those helping in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, European Union, Germany, Government, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

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The European Commission: investment aid for German airport Memmingen in line with EU state aid rules

Posted on 6, June 2013 by

Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has found that investment aid totalling €7.75 million to finance an infrastructure project at Memmingen airport is in line with EU state aid rules. Memmingen airport is a small regional airport located in South … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Belgium, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Law, Politics, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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Bayer Science & Education Foundation launches new round of funding – Applications now possible online till July 15, 2013

Posted on 5, June 2013 by

Bayer foundation scholarships – EUR 200,000 for work and study abroad Support for ambitious study projects in the fields of science, engineering, medicine and teacher training in scientific subjects / Hermann Strenger scholarships to sponsor career-training projects abroad  Leverkusen, 5-6-2013 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Chemicals, Education, Financial, Germany, Non Profit, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society

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96.4 percent of Conceptus’ shares already owned by Bayer Group

Posted on 5, June 2013 by

Conceptus imminently to become a wholly-owned Bayer subsidiary Leverkusen, 5-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Bayer Group has successfully completed its tender offer for the outstanding shares of Conceptus, Inc., Mountain View, California (NASDAQ:CPTS). As of the expiration of the offer period … Read the full press release →

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Ceresit Luftentfeuchter: Top-Klima für zu Hause

Posted on 4, June 2013 by

4-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Luftfeuchtigkeit bestimmt in besonderer Weise den Wohlfühlfaktor in den eigenen vier Wänden. Ist sie zu hoch, kann es unter anderem zu Schimmelbildung kommen – ein Risiko für die Gesundheit. Eine effektive Lösung bieten Luftentfeuchter, wie der … Read the full press release →

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Daimler FleetBoard to offer new consulting service and industry-specific telematics solutions

Posted on 4, June 2013 by

FleetBoard Consulting: new consulting service for individual integration into corporate systems Industry-specific control of individual transport processes FleetBoard Performance Analysis remains the benchmark – comparability officially confirmed by Bureau Veritas Munich, 4-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —Daimler FleetBoard is on show at … Read the full press release →

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Three Mercedes-Benz drivers finish in Top 10 at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg

Posted on 4, June 2013 by

Points for the two Mercedes Juniors Christian Vietoris (DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupé) and Pascal Wehrlein (VfB Mercedes AMG C-Coupé). Gary Paffett (EURONICS Mercedes AMG C-Coupé) also in the points Toto Wolff: „Unfortunately, days like today are as much a part … Read the full press release →

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Ceresit Bautechnik: Universeller Fliesenklebstoff mit innovativer Hybrid-Technologie

Posted on 3, June 2013 by

Düsseldorf, 3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Der neue Dünn- und Mittelbettkleber Ceresit CM 120 EcoFlex vereint wichtige Verarbeitungsvorteile. Er bietet sehr gute Einbettungseigenschaften und bindet nahezu temperaturunabhängig und schnell ab. Zudem besitzt er die innovative CO2-reduzierte Hybrid-Technologie, die Ceresit mit dem Anspruch entwickelt … Read the full press release →

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Historic Automobile Group International MBCI report: Numerous Mercedes-Benz exclusive classic cars amongst the most valuable vehicles in the world

Posted on 3, June 2013 by

Stuttgart, 3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Numerous exclusive classics from Mercedes-Benz are amongst the most valuable vehicles in the world. Just how valuable they are is regularly tracked, for example, by the Mercedes-Benz Classic Index (MBCI) of the Historic Automobile Group … Read the full press release →

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EC ready to help in the wake of floods in Austria, Czech Republic and Germany

Posted on 3, June 2013 by

Brussels, 3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by Regional Policy Commissioner Johannes Hahn: EN “We very much regret that number of people have lost their lives because of the floods in Austria, Czech Republic and Germany. I send my condolences to their friends … Read the full press release →

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Henkel Klebstoffe als Problemlöser für Roboterhersteller

Posted on 31, May 2013 by

31-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sie können tonnenschwere Lasten heben, funktionieren unter den härtesten Einsatzbedingungen und arbeiten 24 Stunden am Tag ohne Pause. Seit ihrem Erscheinen in den frühen 1960er Jahren haben Roboter die Industriewelt erobert. Für den Bau dieser erstaunlichen Maschinen … Read the full press release →

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U.S. FTC antitrust clearance for Bayer’s offer to acquire Conceptus, Inc. of California

Posted on 30, May 2013 by

Offer expires at midnight on June 4/5, 2013 Leverkusen,  30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Antitrust clearance from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) was obtained with respect to Bayer’s acquisition of Conceptus, Inc., Mountain View, California (NASDAQ:CPTS). The FTC raised no objection … Read the full press release →

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Gewinnspiel mit Henkel-Marke Metylan und Fußballnationaltorwart Manuel Neuer

Posted on 30, May 2013 by

30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Do-it-yourself- Begeisterte und Fußballfans aufgepasst: Auf www.metylan.de läuft von nun an über insgesamt fünf Monate ein spannendes Gewinnspiel rund um den sympathischen Fußballnationaltorwart Manuel Neuer. Denn Metylan die Henkel-Marke rund ums Tapezieren wird dieses Jahr von Manuel … Read the full press release →

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Eckart von Klaeden to become Head of External Affairs at Daimler AG

Posted on 30, May 2013 by

Stuttgart, 30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Eckart von Klaeden (47) will succeed to Martin Jäger (48) as Head of External Affairs at Daimler AG, Stuttgart. Martin Jäger will leave the company and will become the German Ambassador to Afghanistan in September 2013. … Read the full press release →

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Car sharing company car2go expands its business area in London

Posted on 30, May 2013 by

New Business Area of 100 square miles (about 250 square kilometres) starting in June 500 smart cars ready to rent on-demand Parking in all legal and unrestricted free-parking areas – in Islington and Sutton also on metered or pay station … Read the full press release →

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Bayer CropScience: Decision to restrict use of neonicotinoid-containing products will not improve bee health

Posted on 28, May 2013 by

Monheim,  28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Despite failing to achieve a qualified majority in the Appeal Committee, the European Commission has announced a restriction on the use of neonicotinoid-containing products on bee-attractive crops, a decision that Bayer CropScience considers disproportionate and one … Read the full press release →

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Henkel Lifetimes als bestes Webmagazin ausgezeichnet

Posted on 28, May 2013 by

28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Das Online-Verbraucher-Portal Henkel Lifetimes von Henkel Laundry and Home Care gewinnt mit der Düsseldorfer Agentur menadwork kommunikation GmbH den Deutschen Preis für Onlinekommunikation 2013: Henkel Lifetimes ist Sieger in der Kategorie „Webmagazin“. Mit dem Deutschen Preis für … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz stand at the UITP Congress in Geneva 26 – 29 May dominated by the world’s best-selling urban bus model Citaro

Posted on 28, May 2013 by

Citaro: broad range of Euro VI-compliant urban buses Innovative technology: Euro VI, regenerative braking, weight optimisation Record Run Buses 2012: Euro VI pays its way, Citaro 8.5 percent more fuel-efficient Citaro Euro VI: Bus of the Year 2013 Emission-free urban … Read the full press release →

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ÖBB Postbus GmbH to take delivery of buses from Daimler Buses between 2013 and 2017

Posted on 28, May 2013 by

ÖBB Postbus GmbH chooses Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses Vehicles offer impressive levels of comfort, safety and efficiency Customer operates local public transportation systems throughout Austria Vienna, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ÖBB Postbus GmbH is focusing on vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and Setra as … Read the full press release →

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