Category Archives: Sweden

Press Releases & News from Sweden distributed via EuropaWire

Full lineup of Volvo Group trucks in the US earns 2014 greenhouse gas certification

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have certified all Volvo Group trucks in the US, both Mack and Volvo branded, in accordance with 2014 fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas regulations. 21-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ … Read the full press release

Decision on Albano is important milestone for entire Stockholm

When the City Council of Stockholm adopted the local plan for the future campus Albano yesterday, it was an important milestone for higher education in the city. Albano is essential for both Stockholm University and the Royal Institute of Technology, … Read the full press release

ISS and Telenor sign Nordic IFS contract

Telenor, a leading international provider of tele, data and media communication services, and ISS, a leading global provider of facility services, have entered into a strategic partnership. 13-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Telenor, a leading international provider of tele, data and media … Read the full press release

Iron supplements reduce ADHD in low birth weight infants

In a study published today in Pediatrics, scientists at Umeå University conclude that giving iron supplements to low birth weight infants reduces the risk of behavior problems like ADHD later in life. 11-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The study, Effects of Iron Supplementation … Read the full press release

Umeå University inaugurates Sweden’s first Arctic Research Centre

On 12 December, Umeå University will inaugurate the Arctic Research Centre “Arcum”. Now all Arctic countries have such a research centre. World-famous scientists such as Robert W. Corell, who was a climate adviser to Al Gore, are involved in the … Read the full press release

Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into creation of “NewCo”, combining Munksjö and part of Ahlstrom.

Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation into the planned combination into a new merged entity of Munksjö AB, a Swedish-based manufacturer of high value-added paper products, and the European label … Read the full press release

Submit Questions to Nobel Laureates and Other Experts about Genetics and Society

Submit Questions to Nobel Laureates and Other Experts about Genetics and Society

8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Online audiences have an opportunity to pose questions to Nobel Laureates, other prominent scientists and thought leaders about genetics and genomics at a unique science conference, titled Nobel Week Dialogue, taking place on December 9th 2012.  Focusing … Read the full press release

Mattias Fyrenius new CEO of Nobel Media AB

Today Mattias Fyrenius was appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Nobel Media AB, which is entrusted with the management of media rights connected to the Nobel Prize. 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mattias has most recently served as Strategy and Development … Read the full press release

Van Hool to build 15 hybrid “tram-buses” for Malmö

– First order for 15 hybrid Exqui.Citys for Scandinavia. – First “tram-bus” solution in Scandinavia. – Confirmation of the commercial success of the Exqui.City abroad: 92 vehicles sold since launch in 2011. Koningshooikt, Belgium, 8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ —Van Hool, an independent … Read the full press release

Live Streams of 2012 Nobel Lectures and Nobel Prize Award Ceremonies

8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Nobel Lectures and Nobel Prize Award Ceremonies will be streamed live on  Nobelprize.org, the official website of the Nobel Prizeand the official channels on YouTube and Google +. On 7 and 8 December, the 2012 Nobel Laureates will explain their … Read the full press release

Diabetes drug may reduce brain damage after stroke

5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In a study in mice, scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have discovered a new potential therapy that may reduce brain damage following stroke in type 2 diabetic patients. The suggested drug is already approved for the … Read the full press release

Ericsson Wins Fierce Innovation Award

Ericsson Experience Manager selected as B/OSS Innovation category winner. Service assurance solution helps operators monitor end-to-end service quality in near real time and proactively identify actionable root causes of customer-impacting troubles. Selected by operator-only judging panel that included Sprint, AT&T, … Read the full press release

New findings on glucagon synthesis

Per-Olof Berggren Photo: Ulf Sirborn

5-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have shown that the cells that produce glucagon are stimulated by the hormone itself. A previous study by the same group demonstrated that this principle also applies to insulin. This means that a … Read the full press release

Lowering the threshold for M2M communication

How Ericsson is making it easier to roll out M2M services through its standardized, managed service, delivered over the cloud. 4-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Machine-to-machine (M2M) communication will account for a significant number of the 50 billion connections expected by 2020. … Read the full press release

Ericsson identified as a challenger in telecom IT services

Leading IT research and advisory company assessed Ericsson’s ability to execute and completeness of vision Ericsson is using its expertise to support Communications Service Providers (CSPs) in transforming their businesses and making the most of opportunities as telecom and IT … Read the full press release

Common heart failure drugs could benefit more patients

Lars Lund Photo: Stefan Zimmerman

30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A novel study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden suggests that commonly used drugs to treat heart failure and high blood pressure may have a wider range of application than earlier known, and also can be used against … Read the full press release

Ericsson appoints Senior Vice President Asia-Pacific

29-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) today announced that effective January 1, 2013, Mats H Olsson is appointed Senior Vice President Asia-Pacific (APAC). In this role he will continue to report to President & CEO Hans Vestberg and be a member … Read the full press release

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Swedish paper producer Billerud by Swedish investment company Kinnevik, subject to conditions

Brussels, 29-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Swedish paper producer Billerud by Swedish investment company Kinnevik, subject to conditions The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Swedish pulp- and paper-based packaging products manufacturer … Read the full press release

Enzyme explains angina in diabetics

John Pernow Photo: Ulf Sirborn

29-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In a new study published in the scientific journal Circulation, scientists at Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital show that an enzyme called arginase might have a key part to play in the development of cardiovascular disease … Read the full press release

New hope for setback-dogged cancer treatment

Leonard Girnita

27-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Several drugs companies have ineffectively tried to produce antibodies that bind to the IGF-1 receptor on the cell surface, which has a critical part to play in the development of cancer. Scientists at Karolinska Institutet have now … Read the full press release