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ZYXEL READY WITH 5G SAMPLES IN AUGUST 2019

Zyxel is a leading global provider of network technology and we are both excited and proud to share that we will be ready with 5G outdoor sample units as early as August 2019. Visit us at the MVNO World Congress … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the initiation of the share buy-back program as authorized by the Company’s GSM on 30 April 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 20-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Company would like to inform its shareholders and the market that, by decision from 20 May 2019, the Board of Directors of the Company decided upon the initiation of the class … Read the full press release

Agritech: Inmarsat, ApisProtect to deploy IoT to connect apiaries around the world

Inmarsat delivers highly reliable hybrid satellite/cellular and LoRaWAN technologies to ensure that ApisProtect can provide services to beekeepers no matter how remote their location is Severe food shortages can occur across the world without a healthy bee population (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release

Eni-led consortium wins exploration license of offshore block in Argentina

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 20-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — An Eni-led consortium wins an exploration license of offshore block MLO 124 from the Argentinian authorities. The award is a result of the consortium’s successful bid in the International Bid Round “Ronda Costa … Read the full press release

Aegon’s 50% stake in the variable annuity joint ventures in Japan sold to partner Sony Life for EUR 130 million

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 17-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Aegon‘s partner in the variable annuity joint ventures in Japan Sony Life takes over its 50% stake. The transaction is for approximately EUR 130 million (JPY 16 billion). Commenting on the acquisition, … Read the full press release

One of the largest European telematics providers joins Michelin Group

(PRESS RELEASE) Clermont-Ferrand, France, 17-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Michelin signed an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Masternaut, one of the largest European telematics providers. The acquisition is in line with the Group’s development strategy in the Services … Read the full press release

BAE Systems welcomes Tom Arseneault as president and chief operating officer

(PRESS RELEASE) Farnborough, UK, 17-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Tom Arseneault has been named president and chief operating officer of BAE Systems, Inc. and appointed to the BAE Systems, Inc. Board of Directors. Jerry DeMuro will continue to serve as CEO … Read the full press release

Vattenfall and GE Renewable Energy cooperation: one step ahead in wind turbine technology developments

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 16-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall and GE Renewable Energy to partner in the deployment of GE’s new wind turbine in Europe. Haliade-X is the largest offshore wind turbine on the market to date, with a capacity of … Read the full press release

Chinese concrete machinery manufacturer Zoomlion orders 170 vehicles for truck mounted pumps from Scania

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 16-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading Chinese concrete machinery and sanitation equipment manufacturer, Zoomlion Concrete Machinery, has announced it ordered further 170 vehicles for truck mounted pumps from Scania. This order follows the 350 vehicles delivered earlier … Read the full press release

Nestlé announces exclusive negotiations to sell Nestlé Skin Health for CHF 10.2 billion

(PRESS RELEASE) VEVEY, 16-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Nestlé entered into exclusive negotiations for the sale of Nestlé Skin Health for a value of CHF 10.2 billion with a consortium led by EQT and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. Q1 2019 Financial Report and the report regarding legal documents for April 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 released

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 15-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — With respect to the availability of the Q1 2019 financial report, Digi Communications N.V. informs the shareholders and investors that the Q1 2019 Financial report is available starting 15th of May 2019, … Read the full press release

Bus passengers in Finland will have a chance to reduce the carbon footprint of their bus trips with new Green Travel service

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 15-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Bus operator Savonlinja is partnering with Neste to introduce lower-emission traveling solution to its customers. Starting from mid-May 2019, the bus service will include a Green Travel surcharge on the normal bus ticket … Read the full press release

CapMan Nordic Real Estate II fund adds Cavonius building in Helsinki to its City Pearls portfolio

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 15-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — CapMan Nordic Real Estate II fund acquires an office and retail property located at Pohjoisesplanadi 21, Helsinki. The Cavonius building is already the fund’s third acquisition to its City Pearls portfolio investing in … Read the full press release

The seventh BASF and Volkswagen “Science Award Electrochemistry” opens for submissions

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN / WOLFSBURG, 15-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF and Volkswagen opens application for the seventh “Science Award Electrochemistry”. Scientists and researchers of excellence from all over the world may apply until June 30, 2019 online at www.science-award.com. Participation … Read the full press release

Continental calls on its employees across Europe to vote in the European Parliament election 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 14-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Continental calls on its employees across Europe to vote in the European election, which will take place between May 23 and 26, 2019. The European Parliament election 2019 is going to be the … Read the full press release

VINCI Airports now owns majority shareholding in London Gatwick airport

(PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON CEDEX, 14-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — VINCI Airports completes the acquisition of a majority shareholding (50.01%) in London Gatwick airport. The airport is a freehold property and the UK’s second-largest airport. The transaction fits perfectly into the VINCI … Read the full press release

Art of Santiago Ribeiro for the first time in the Russian city of Saint Petersburg

(PRESS RELEASE) ST. PETERSBURG, 14-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Portuguese painter Santiago Ribeiro continues with his international tour and this time he exhibits at the International Exhibition “Visionary Art Trip” in St. Petersburg. Since 2011, has exhibited his art with … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the new date of the Conference Call for the presentation of the Q1 2019 Financial Report. Update to the Company’s 2019 Financial Calendar.

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 13-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (The Company) would like to inform the investors and the market with respect to the new date of the Conference Call for the presentation of the Quarterly Financial Report … Read the full press release

Rhenium-SCT® (SCT= Skin Cancer Therapy) now being offered in Hanau, Germany

The interregional professional association for nuclear medicine in Hanau is the first treatment center in Germany offering Rhenium-SCT® for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer (PRESS RELEASE) GARCHING N. MUNICH, Germany, 13-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — OncoBeta® GmbH, a commercial stage … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä 20DF dual-fuelled engine selected for China’s first LNG fuelled platform supply vessels

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 13-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä wins contract to supply 40 generating sets for 12 new LNG fuelled platform supply vessels (PSV) for a Chinese owner. This is the first fleet of LNG fuelled PSVs for China. The … Read the full press release