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La Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI): prêt de 120 M€ pour accroître la sécurité du tunnel transeuropéen de Fréjus

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI) annonce son engagement concret en faveur du projet transfrontalier du tunnel de Fréjus avec l’octroi d’un prêt de 120 millions d’euros. Le contrat de financement a été signé, ce lundi 8 avril 2013, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

László ANDOR: The crisis as a catalyst for change

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

László ANDOR – European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion High level tripartite ILO/IMF/EC panel discussion on “Recovery from the crisis, coherent policies for growth and jobs” at 9th ILO European Regional Meeting/ Oslo Oslo, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Norway, Politics, Society

Olli REHN: Recovery from the crisis – Coherent policies for growth and jobs

Posted on 10, April 2013 by

Olli REHN – Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro ILO European Regional Meeting – High-level tripartite ILO/IMF/EC panel discussion – Oslo Oslo, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, Regrettably, due to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Norway, Politics, Society

Ahlstrom votes to distribute a dividend of EUR 0.63 per share for 2012

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Decisions taken by Ahlstrom Corporation’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and Board of Directors 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ahlstrom Corporation’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) was held on March 27, 2013. Resolution on the distribution of profits The AGM resolved … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment

U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew & European Commissioner Michel Barnier reaffirmed their strong determination in strengthening the global financial system

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob J. Lew and European Commissioner Michel Barnier met today and reaffirmed their strong determination to cooperate closely in strengthening the global financial system; ensuring a level playing field; minimizing conflicts, and where appropriate, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Investment, Politics

AkzoNobel announced plans to invest a further €65m in China

Posted on 9, April 2013 by

9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The investment will be used to boost capacity and significantly improve operational excellence at AkzoNobel’s Surface Chemistry manufacturing sites in Boxing and Ningbo. More than half the money is being invested in the company’s facility in Shandong … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment

European Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs announced €27.5m to support people’s access to basic services in Darfur

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

Brussels, 8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Development Commissioner Andris Piebalgs announced today €27.5 million to support people’s access to basic services (such as education and health), as well as water management and agriculture in Darfur, a region in Western Sudan. The funding was announced … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Investment, Non Profit, Politics, Society

La Banque centrale du Luxembourg: Taux d’intérêt

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) fait savoir que, sur base de chiffres provisoires, les principaux taux d’intérêt moyens, sur les opérations de crédit et de dépôt, appliqués par les établissements de crédit du Luxembourg aux ménages … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg

Banque centrale du Luxembourg: Position extérieure globale au quatrième trimestre de 2012

Posted on 8, April 2013 by

8-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Par rapport au troisième trimestre de 2012, les avoirs financiers extérieurs du Luxembourg ont progressé de 98 milliards d’euros pour atteindre 5 472 milliards d’euros à la fin du quatrième trimestre de 2012. Les engagements financiers vis-à-vis … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg

The University of Nottingham secures €6m in funding from the EU to enable post-doctoral researchers in child health

Posted on 6, April 2013 by

6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Nottingham has secured €6m in funding from the EU to enable post-doctoral researchers in child health to take part in exchanges and collaborations across the globe. The University is leading a consortium of 25 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Investment, Science, Society, United Kingdom

The European Commission cleared the creation of Penguin Random House by Bertelsmann and Pearson

Posted on 6, April 2013 by

Mergers: Commission clears creation of Penguin Random House, combining publishing businesses of Bertelsmann and Pearson Brussels, 6-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of Penguin Random House, combining parts of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment, Law, Media, United Kingdom

JYSK to acquire a majority shareholding in the IDdesign group

Posted on 5, April 2013 by

5-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — JYSK is set to acquire a majority shareholding in the IDdesign group, while Axcel will retain a significant ownership interest. The partnership marks the start of a new phase of development for IDdesign. With total revenue … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Financial, Investment, Retail

The European Commission announces the second call for proposals under the NER300 programme

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Climate change: Commission launches second call of investment programme for innovative low-carbon technologies  Brussels, 4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today launches the second call for proposals under the NER300 programme. This major funding programme promotes the commercial demonstration of environmentally … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Society, Technology

Daimler van joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive Corporation to commence local product development following van production in China

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

Chinese van joint venture Fujian Benz Automotive Corporation to commence local product development following van production New center encompasses a design and computation department, a proving ground, several component and complete-vehicle test rigs, an electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) lab, an exhaust … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, International Trade, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

The University of Nottingham is leading an initiative to boost the UK’s business links with Indonesia

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, His Excellency T M Hamzah Thayeb, was the guest of honour at a special event at the University – one of the UK’s largest recruiters of students from the country. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, International Trade, Investment, United Kingdom

ABLV Bank, AS issued $20m subordinated bonds

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Continuing gradual replacement of long-term deposits with bonds, we performed another bond issue under ABLV Bank, AS Second Bond Offer Programme. This time, we issued discount bonds for raising subordinated capital to the amount of USD 20 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Latvia

DSM sells its holding in DEXPlastomers JV to Borealis

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

Heerlen, NL, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announced today that it has completed the sale of its participation in DEXPlastomers V.o.F, a 50/50 Joint Venture of DSM with an affiliate of ExxonMobil … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, Netherlands, Science

EBRD loans €40m to Sofia Med, leading Bulgarian copper, titanium zinc and brass processor

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is helping Bulgarian metal-processing company Sofia Med sharpen its competitive edge by investing €40 million in production and energy efficiency improvements and long-term working capital financing. Sofia Med is part of Viohalco Group, one of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom

The European Commission opens public debate on a proposal for simplifying procedures under the EU Merger Regulation

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission invites the public to comment on a proposal to simplify certain procedures for notifying mergers under the EU Merger Regulation. The proposal aims to make EU merger control even more business-friendly by cutting red … Read the full press release →

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

An extra EURO 11.2 billion is required for EU Budget 2013 to cover unpaid claims from 2012

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Brussels, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An extra EURO 11.2 billion is required for the EU budget to reimburse beneficiaries of EU funded programmes completed across Europe in 2012 as well as to honour the Cohesion Policy claims that will fall due in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics