Brussels, 18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Secretary of State sets out his vision for a robust European Union Energy and Climate framework for 2030. Originally given at Residence Palace, Brussels. This is the text of the speech as drafted, which may differ … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, United Kingdom
Tagged Climate, climate change, Edward Davey, Emissions Reduction, ENERGY, EU Ministers, European climate change leadership, European Union Energy and Climate, Europe’s 2030 Framework, Green Growth Group, Rt Hon Edward Davey MP, SPEECH
18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prime Minister David Cameron, President Obama, President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy and President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso set out their plans in a joint press conference in Lough Erne. The … Read the full press release
17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A team of archaeologists and volunteers led by Newcastle University’s Professor Ian Haynes with site director Tony Wilmott, has started work in Maryport until 22 July. This is the third year they have excavated at this important Roman … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged archaeologists, excavation, Hadrian's Wall Trust, history, Ian Haynes, Joseph Robinson, Maryport, Maryport Roman Temples, museum, Newcastle University, Professor Ian Haynes, Rachel Newman, Radiocarbon dating, Roman site, Roman Temples, Senhouse Museum Trust, Senhouse Roman Museum, temples, Tony Wilmott
Brussels / Athens, 17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The winners of the 2013 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards will be honoured this evening at a ceremony in Athens in the presence of Karolos Papoulias, the President of Greece, Androulla Vassiliou, … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Awards, Belgium, Estonia, European Union, Germany, Government, Greece, Non Profit, Portugal, Society, Spain, United Kingdom
Tagged Acropolis, Androulla Vassiliou, Athens, Brussels, Cultural Heritage, CULTURE, Elliniki Etairia, EU Prize for Cultural Heritage, Europa Nostra, Europa Nostra Awards, Herodes Atticus, Karolos Papoulias, Loures, Machines of Wielemans-Ceuppens Brewery, Odeion, Plácido Domingo, Roman Theatre of Medellin, SOS Azulejo Project, Strawberry Hill, Tallinn Seaplane Harbour, The Propylaea Central Building in Athens, Twickenham, Wielemans-Ceuppens Brewery
14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY PLC (OTEplc) and DCNS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop and build Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), Sea Water District Cooling (SDC) and Sea Water Air Conditioning (SWAC) systems in … Read the full press release
14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Researchers at the University of Copenhagen, in collaboration with Seattle Biomedical Research Institute, the University of Oxford, NIMR Tanzania and Retrogenix LTD, have identified how malaria parasites growing inside red blood cells stick to the sides of … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Education, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Assistant Professor Louise Turner, Assistant Professor Thomas Lavstsen, blood vessels, combat malaria, DRUGS, endothelial, endothelial protein C, EPCR, malaria, Malaria parasites, malaria symptoms, NIMR Tanzania, parasite, parasite proteins, PfEMP1, regulating blood coagulation, Retrogenix LTD, Seattle Biomedical Research Institute, University of Copenhagen, University of Oxford, vaccines
12-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The government will introduce legislation in the autumn so that more people have access to affordable, short term credit. The changes will allow credit unions to provide credit to customers they had previously been forced to turn away. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Law, United Kingdom
Tagged 3 per cent interest rate, affordable credits, Credit Union Act 1979, Credit Union Expansion Project, credit union loan, credit unions, Department for Work and Pensions, home collected credit loan, Home credit lenders, interest rate, legislation, loans, short term credits
11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A faith in the explanatory and revealing power of science increases in the face of stress or anxiety, a study by Oxford University psychologists suggests.The researchers argue that a ‘belief in science’ may help non-religious people … Read the full press release
11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — UK Export Finance has signed a cooperation agreement with Asuransi Ekspor Indonesia (ASEI), the Indonesian export credit agency. The agreement sets out how the two agencies will cooperate in the field of export credits, particularly in relation … Read the full press release
Sprinter wins in tough field testing Judges praise Mercedes-Benz Vans for safety concept Mercedes-Benz cars also put in an impressive performance Stuttgart, 11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is setting standards worldwide – also as far as fleet specialists … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Germany, Security & Safety, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged British Fleet World Group, fleet, fleet operations, fleet specialists, Frederick Simms, Gottlieb Daimler, John Kendall, Klaus Maier, London, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Mercedes-Benz Vans, Royal Automobile Club, Safety Award, safety concept, Stuttgart, Van, Van Fleet World Honours., Vans
11-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — FCO Minister David Lidington has responded to the publication of the FAC report: The future of the European Union: UK Government policy In response to the publication of the House of Commons Foreign Affairs Committee report ‘The … Read the full press release
10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The economic benefits of offshore oil and gas production, for energy security, jobs, tax revenue and growth are set to be maximised, as Government announced the start of an independently-led review today. The UK’s oil and gas … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Government, United Kingdom
Tagged Department of Energy & Climate Change, economic benefits, ENERGY, energy security, gas, Malcolm Webb, offshore gas production, offshore oil and gas, offshore oil production, oil, Secretary of State Edward Davey, Sir Ian Wood, UK Continental Shelf
10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The winning companies – AB systems, AMW IBERS and Natural Synergies – were selected from an initial list of seven to go through from the project design stage to the testing phase of the Department of Energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Investment, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged AB Systems, AMW-IBERS, bioenergy, bioenergy strategy, Biomass, biomass to bioenergy, biomass to bioenergy competition, clean energy, clean energy entrepreneurs, Department of Energy and Climate Change, entrepreneurs, funding, Natural Synergies, sustainably sourced bioenergy
10-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, today (Friday 7th June, 2013) hammered home his support for the renewable energy revolution which is powering Scotch whisky export growth. The Prime Minister visited the Cameronbridge Distillery in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Politics, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged bioenergy plant, Cameron Brig, Cameronbridge Distillery, David Cameron, David Gosnell, Diageo, distillation, distillery, Export, premium drinks, Prime Minister David Cameron, renewable energy, renewable energy facility, renewable energy technologies, Scotch whisky, Scotch whisky export, spirits industry, water treatment, water treatment technologies
7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Virgin Rail Group (VRG) today demanded that millions of pounds of customer-focussed improvements be made by Network Rail to compensate customers for poor punctuality in recent months. VRG, the owning group of Virgin Trains, is also preparing … Read the full press release
7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Diageo has today announced that: – Andy Fennell, Chief Marketing Officer, will be appointed President and Chief Operating Officer, Africa, reporting to Nick Blazquez, President Africa, Eastern Europe and Turkey, with effect from 1 July 2013. Andy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Andy Fennell, Baileys, beer, beverage alcohol, Buchanan’s, Bushmills, Captain Morgan, Cîroc, Crown Royal, Diageo, Executive Committee, Guinness, Ivan Menezes, Johnnie Walker, Jose Cuervo, JεB, Ketel One, Leanne Wood, Nick Blazquez, Paul S Walsh, premium drinks, Smirnoff, spirits, Syl Saller, Tanqueray, vodkas, whiskies, Windsor, wine
7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne made the announcement at the ‘topping out’ ceremony for the Francis Crick Institute – a ceremony held by builders when the last beam or brick is placed at the top of a building … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Government, Investment, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged biomedical research facility, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne, Francis Crick Institute, funding, George Osborne, research projects, UK Research Partnership Investment Fund
6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Declines in the biodiversity of pollinating insects and wild plants have slowed in recent years, according to a new study. Researchers led by the University of Leeds and the Naturalis Biodiversity Centre in the Netherlands found evidence … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Education, Environment, Science, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Bee, bee Andrena hattorfiana, Bees, Bill Kunin, biodiversity, bumblebee biodiversity, Dr Luisa Carvalheiro, hoverflies, Naturalis Biodiversity Centre, pollinating insects, Professor Koos Biesmeijer, study, University of Leeds, wild flower biodiversity, wild plants
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