CAMBRIDGE, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The gift marks a defining moment in the mission of the University to improve sports facilities and recognise the many wide-ranging benefits sport gives to all who take part. The ambitious plans recognise that the … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Non Profit, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged Cambridge City Hockey Club, Cambridge Sport, Chris and Sarah Field, hockey, philanthropy, sports
A rare mineral with potential industrial and medical applications has been discovered on alpine plants at Cambridge University Botanic Garden. CAMBRIDGE, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University have found that the mineral vaterite, a form (polymorph) … Read the full press release
CAMBRIDGE, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers from the UK and Denmark have developed a new method to predict the physical stability of drug candidates, which could help with the development of new and more effective medicines for patients. The technology has … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Education, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, United Kingdom
Tagged DRUGS, medicines, pharma, Professor Axel Zeitler, solids, University of Cambridge, University of Copenhagen
Fuel consumption combined: 11.2-9.1l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 256-209 g/km* (provisional data) AFFALTERBACH, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — More space, more power, more goose pimples – the new Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door model delivers driving experiences in new dimensions and extends the … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Marketing, Sports, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AMG, AMGGT, Coupé, Mercedes, Mercedes-AMG, Tobias Moers
BUDAPEST/ STUTTGART, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Hungarian state railway (MÀV) has decided to purchase nine Mercedes-Benz Unimog U 423 road-railers to maintain its rail network. Powered by the environmentally friendly Euro VI four-cylinder in-line engine OM 934 LA with an output of 170 kW (231 hp), … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Hungary, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged crane, Hungarian state railway, lifting, MÀV, Mercedes-Benz, mower boom, rail, rail grinder, rail network, railway, road-railers, snow blower, track sprayer
Performers, poetry slam and the special exhibition “50 Years of AMG”: These are some of the highlights at the Mercedes-Benz Museums on the Long Night of the Museums on 17 March 2018. Plus there is the popular stargazing with Stuttgart’s Astronomical Association, … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Entertainment, Germany, Marketing
Tagged AMG, AMG exhibition, art, exhibition, Long Night of the Museums, museum, poetry, the Mercedes-Benz Museums
LUXEMBOURG, 06-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — ArcelorMittal announces that Aditya Mittal, Group CFO and CEO of ArcelorMittal Europe, has been appointed as President, ArcelorMittal, in addition to his current responsibilities. This nomination reflects the increasing global strategic role Aditya has across … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Luxembourg, Management, Metals and Minerals
Tagged Aditya Mittal, ArcelorMittal, Mr. Lakshmi Mittal
Groundbreaking: the I.D. VIZZION concept car is a saloon for the era of electric and autonomous mobility Revolutionary: the fully-autonomous I.D. VIZZION can be controlled effortlessly via augmented reality, gestures and voice commands The I.D. VIZZION is coming: the car … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, artificial-intelligence, augmented reality, autonomous, Dr. Herbert Diess, ELECTRIC, electric cars, Geneva Motor Show, GimsSwiss, I.D. VIZZION concept car: autonomous driving, Volkswagen
Study is a realistic vision for a Volkswagen of the future Range of up to 650 kilometers allows long trips Production model to follow by 2022 at the latest Brand CEO Diess: “The I.D. VIZZION shows that we will not … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Dr. Herbert Diess, ELECTRIC, electric cars, GimsSwiss, I.D. VIZZION, self driving, Volkswagen
200 “Future Heads” from all over the Group are picturing urban mobility in the year 2030+ Cooperation with Kuka: “CarLa” is first mobile charging robot for electric automobiles Partnerships with cities are important incubator for individual mobility solutions MOIA shuttle … Read the full press release
George Sartorel has decided to retire in 2019; effective April 2018, he will become Chairman of the Allianz Asia Advisory Council MUNICH/ SINGAPORE, 06-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Solmaz Altin (44), currently the Chief Digital Officer of Allianz, will join the Allianz Asia … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Insurance, Management
Tagged Executive Board, George Sartorel, leadership, Management, Sergio Balbinot, Solmaz Altin
Online training and knowledge sharing and exchange platform now available to financial institutions in Uzbekistan LONDON, 06-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Micro, small and medium-sized private businesses in Uzbekistan will now benefit from a new Regional Small Business Programme (RSBP) launched in … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Investment, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, EU, financial institutions, knowhow, knowledge, MSME finance, MSMEs, training, Uzbekistan
€25 million loan for acquisition of London-based Lombard Risk LONDON, 06-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD is supporting the expansion of banking and insurance software developer Vermeg with a €25 million loan to fund their acquisition of Lombard Risk, a … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Insurance, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Antoine Sallé de Chou, Badreddine Ouali, BANKING, EBRD, insurance, Lombard Risk, Sebastien Bourillon, software developer, Vermeg
KNESS Group to open three solar plants with total capacity of 33.9 MW LONDON, 06-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD is contributing to Ukraine’s energy security by pledging new funds for the development of alternative power generation. The latest project under the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, Green Energy, KNESS Group, power generation, solar plants, Vinnitsa
Medicine to be voluntarily withdrawn from the market by the company LONDON, 06-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has started an urgent review of the multiple sclerosis medicine Zinbryta (daclizumab) following 7 cases of serious inflammatory brain disorders … Read the full press release
Vattenfall plans to invest SEK 1 billion (EUR 100 million) in large-scale solar energy generation over the next two years. In addition, Vattenfall also provides small-scale solar solutions for customers. The investments support Vattenfall’s objective to become fossil-free within a … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Sweden, Technology
Tagged fossilfree, Magnus Hall, power, Solar, solar power plants, Vattenfall
Novartis and Pear Therapeutics to collaborate on prescription software applications aimed to treat patients with schizophrenia and multiple sclerosis Collaboration combines Novartis’ leadership in biomedical research and clinical development with Pear’s expertise in digital therapeutics Novartis continues to embrace emerging … Read the full press release
A major leap forward in AXA’s strategic journey Creating the leading global P&C Commercial lines player across all lines Strong complementarities expected to fuel future earnings growth and value creation Effective use of proceeds from the planned US IPO and intended subsequent sell-downs, at Ambition 2020 targets reaffirmed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Insurance, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, AXA, Doina Palici-Chehab, Greg Hendrick, insurer, MIKE MCGAVICK, reinsurer, Rob BROWN, THOMAS BUBERL, XL Group Ltd
Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development Initiatives ATHENS, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development initiatives of MYTILINEOS won top distinctions for yet another year, in recognition of their very high level and direct impact on society. … Read the full press release
PARIS, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, Ubisoft announced the acquisition of the video game development studio Blue Mammoth Games. With the acquisition, Ubisoft adds Brawlhalla, currently the most played fighting game on Steam, to its portfolio and bolsters its online expertise. … Read the full press release
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