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New EU initiative promotes health-enhancing physical activity in Europe

Posted on 28, August 2013 by

28-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission adopted today an initiative on health-enhancing physical activity which is the first ever proposal for a Council Recommendation on sport. Sport and physical activity help people to stay physically and mentally fit by combating excessive … Read the full press release →

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SAP unveiled cloud-based fantasy football analytics platform for National Football League’s NFL.com

Posted on 26, August 2013 by

26-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) and the National Football League (NFL) launched an enhanced fantasy football analytics platform that offers users real-time insights to help users make more informed, winning decisions. Running on cloud-based SAP solutions, the player comparison tool … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Internet & Online, Sports, Technology

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First season for Carlsberg as the Premier League official beer

Posted on 21, August 2013 by

21-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The most famous and watched football league in the world begins this weekend and Carlsberg will be there for every pass, kick, tackle, header and goal, as the Official Beer for the first time ever, in a deal … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Sports, United Kingdom

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Thirteen Bundesliga clubs use team buses made by MAN and MAN´s NEOPLAN brand

Posted on 12, August 2013 by

Thirteen first-division teams rely on buses from MAN and NEOPLAN 12-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN is starting the 2013/2014 football season with a new record – a total of thirteen Bundesliga clubs are using team buses made … Read the full press release →

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Successo nel Campionato Mondiale in Bulgaria per le Energie Alternative dell’Abarth 500 degli italiani Massimo Liverani e Fulvio Ciervo dell’Eco Motori Racing Team

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

Un successo che rafforza il primato del pilota e di Abarth nella classifica iridata del Campionato Mondiale Energie Alternative L’Eco Motori Racing Team si conferma competitivo con Liverani anche nelle difficili prove a media bulgare Ancora un 2° posto per … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Bulgaria, Italy, Sports

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ŠKODA introduced two new sporty special editions to its ŠKODA Fabia model series

Posted on 26, July 2013 by

26-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — New special editions add appeal to the ŠKODA Fabia model series. ŠKODA Fabia Combi Monte Carlo pays tribute to ŠKODA’s motorsport successes. ŠKODA Fabia Reaction in black-grey features sporty design elements. ŠKODA model campaign with eight new or re-engineered models … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Sports, Transportation & Logistics

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Lagardère’s subsidiary SPORTFIVE declared The Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013 great success in terms media coverage

Posted on 25, July 2013 by

25-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013, which ran from January 19th until February 11th, was a great success in terms media coverage. The number of hours of international coverage on partner TV channels rose … Read the full press release →

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CORREOS dedica un sello a la Selección Española de Balonmano, campeona del mundo en 2013

Posted on 25, July 2013 by

La emisión consta de una hoja bloque con la imagen del equipo español luciendo la medalla de campeones y en el sello aparece el balón de la selección y la inscripción XXIII Campeonato del Mundo de Balonmano Masculino El sello … Read the full press release →

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Sky Betting & Gaming announced new five-year sponsorship agreement with The Football League

Posted on 24, July 2013 by

24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Sky Bet is to become the new title sponsor of The Football League under a new five-year agreement announced today.  From 2013/14, The Football League’s flagship competition will be titled ‘The Sky Bet Football League’, with … Read the full press release →

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Sky Sports to show live European rugby union coverage of the 2013/2014 Heineken Cup beginning October 11th

Posted on 24, July 2013 by

24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — SKY SPORTS will show all 24 teams and almost 24 hours of exclusively live European rugby union coverage in one weekend during the first round of the Heineken Cup. Viewers can enjoy 45 live televised fixtures from … Read the full press release →

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The BBC and BT Sport announce they signed with The Football Association for the FA Cup rights 2014-18

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The BBC and BT Sport have secured a four year shared rights deal that will see both broadcasters become home to The FA Cup from 2014. The Football Association, marking its 150th anniversary this year, confirmed the … Read the full press release →

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Ed. Züblin AG und STRABAG Sportstättenbau GmbH bauen neues Stadion für den VfL Wolfsburg

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

Wolfsburg, 23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Das VfL-Frauenfußball-Bundesligateam, das als Triple-Sieger 2013 Vereinsgeschichte geschrieben hat, und die U23-Mannschaft des VfL Wolfsburg bekommen eine neue Heimspielstätte, die modernsten Anforderungen gerecht wird. Die Ed. Züblin AG, Bereich Niedersachsen, und die STRABAG Sportstättenbau GmbH, Dortmund, … Read the full press release →

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Pirelli to hold Board of Directors meeting over H1-2013 results on August 5th, 2013

Posted on 17, July 2013 by

2013-2017 INDUSTRIAL PLAN TO BE PRESENTED ON 6 NOVEMBER IN LONDON 17-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pirelli’s Board of Directors will meet to review results for the six months ended June 30th, 2013, on August 5th, 2013, and no longer on July … Read the full press release →

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Pirelli to test the new specification of P Zero tyre at Silverstone 2013 young driver test

Posted on 17, July 2013 by

Milan, 17-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The teams will take to the track at Silverstone for three days from Wednesday to Friday this week for the official young driver test. This is an opportunity to run young drivers, develop cars for the … Read the full press release →

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French Gendarmerie secures communications for Tour de France deploying Cassidian’s Projectable Telecommunications Network

Posted on 11, July 2013 by

Reliable communication among more than 25,000 security personnel during the entire race Mobile PTN radio communication system easily adaptable to users’ specific requirements 11-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the occasion of the Tour de France, Cassidian set up a mobile radio … Read the full press release →

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Zurich Insurance Group sponsored PGA Seniors Open in Bad Ragaz Switzerland

Posted on 10, July 2013 by

Zurich, 10-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich) is pleased to be supporting the PGA Seniors Open in Bad Ragaz for the ninth time as one of the co-sponsors. The tournament, which brings together the world’s elite professional golfers, is … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen to introduce two innovative cars XL1 and e-up! at this year’s Silvretta E-Car Rally

Posted on 5, July 2013 by

Volkswagen proves everyday motoring credentials of XL1 and e-up!  even in Alpine terrain e-up! – Volkswagen’s first fully electric mass production car – to launch this year Electric family car with energy costs under €3 per 100 kilometres Entry-level e-up! … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Sports, Technology

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University of Glasgow Researchers found South Asians need more exercise than white Europeans to reduce diabetes risk

Posted on 1, July 2013 by

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — South Asians may have to exercise more than white Europeans to achieve the same levels of fitness and reduce their risk of diabetes. Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found lower fitness levels in middle-aged men … Read the full press release →

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Brembo reaffirmed its brand awareness at the world’s greatest endurance race the 81° edition of Le Mans 24 Hours with the 10th consecutive victory since 2004

Posted on 28, June 2013 by

Growning achievement of ten years of great successes, Brembo triumphs in all categories; the Italian Company has supplied 73% of teams Le Mans, France, 28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The 81° edition of the classic Le Mans 24 Hours, the world’s greatest … Read the full press release →

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Selex ES commended by the UK Ministry of Defence for its counter-IED role in 2012 Olympic and Paralympics Game

Posted on 26, June 2013 by

26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, was recently commended by the UK Ministry of Defence for its responsiveness in ensuring the UK was prepared to counter any remotely controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) threats which may have emerged during … Read the full press release →

Posted in Defence, Government, Italy, Security & Safety, Sports, United Kingdom

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