YORK, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A University of York chemist, whose research has made important contributions to the development of flat-screen displays for TVs, computers and mobile phones, has been awarded a prestigious Royal Medal of the Royal Society. Professor John … Read the full press release
YORK, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading figures from the world of international finance will attend a symposium being hosted at the University of York this week to debate the future of public finances around advanced economies. The 2016 York Fiscal Policy … Read the full press release
YORK, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A University of York academic has been awarded a lifetime achievement award from the British Psychological Society (PBS). The PBS praised Professor Celia Kitzinger for the depth and scope of her research over the past 35 … Read the full press release
RIGA, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Global Technology Distribution Council today announced the addition of ELKO Group and TIM AG as its newest members in the EMEA region, plus the appointment of WestconGroup CEO Dolph Westerbos to the organization’s Executive Committee. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Latvia, Technology
Tagged ELKO Group, Global Technology Distribution Council, Tim Curran
Fines for European truck manufacturers — MAN granted immunity as key witness MUNICH, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (2016-07-19), the European Commission imposed fines of several billion euros against five major European truck manufacturers for their participation in a cartel, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, European Union, Germany, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged cartel case, EU Commission, European truck manufacturers, MAN
Play written, produced and performed by University of Leicester students at the Y Theatre on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 July LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A play written, produced and performed by University of Leicester students will premiere at … Read the full press release
LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Mountaineering space physicist returns to world’s longest mountain range to collect data for global studies in microbiology, climatology, topography and Earth’s energy balance Dr Suzie Imber will travel to South America in November/December to collect data … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Environment, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Andes mountain range, Dr Suzie Imber, University of Leicester
British Museum and University of Leicester-led research uncovers new evidence in Caribbean LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A project led by archaeologists from the British Museum and the University of Leicester has discovered remarkable evidence which shows how the first generations … Read the full press release
University of Leicester researchers lead study into rising hypoglycaemia admissions in hospitals LEICESTER, 20-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Hospital admissions for a short-term and avoidable complication of diabetes have risen by 39 per cent in the last ten years, a new analysis … Read the full press release
Capital security thanks to repayment of at least 100 percent of the nominal value at the end of the term The capital is invested for a total of 7 years, and the bond can be sold under normal market conditions … Read the full press release
PARIS, 19-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom has been awarded a contract worth over €800 million to supply 79 [1] Intercity New Generation trains to NS [2]. The trains which can reach a maximum speed of 200 km/h will be delivered from January … Read the full press release
The Industry Committee is formed, among others, by Airbus, Almirall, Alstom España, Inditex, Indra, Mercadona, Renault España and Técnicas Reunidas. The Ministries of Industry, of Economy and of Competitiveness also participate.. At its inaugural meeting, the Commission advocates a State … Read the full press release
PARIS, 19-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Over the first quarter 2016/17 (from 1 April to 30 June 2016), Alstom booked €0.9 billion of orders, compared to €2 billion over the same period last year. Sales, at €1.7 billion, were up 7% organically … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Investment, Management, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alstom, Henri Poupart-Lafarge
Alstom has been chosen to provide maintenance support for the Class 180 trains operated by Grand Central Railway Company Limited for the next ten years, from January 2017 until December 2026, for around €100 million[1]. PARIS, 19-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release
AMSTERDAM, 19-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Continued volume growth with improved profitability across all Business Areas A strong adverse currency impact Volumes up 1 percent, driven by Decorative Paints and Performance Coatings EBIT (operating income excluding incidental items) up 9 percent … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Investment, Management, Netherlands
Tagged AkzoNobel, Ton Büchner
Kortrijk, Belgium, 19-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Barco (Nyse/Euronext: BAR; Reuters: BARBt.BR; Bloomberg: BAR BB) announces the departure of its Chief Financial Officer, Carl Peeters, who has decided to pursue a new professional opportunity. Ann Desender, currently Vice President Finance & … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Electronics & Machinery, Management
Tagged Ann Desender, Barco, Carl Peeters, Eric Van Zele
“We are pleased to deliver strong results for the second quarter with an EBITDA* of NOK 11.5 billion. Fornebu, Norway, 19-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — “The organic EBITDA growth exceeded 6 per cent, while revenues were impacted by low device sales. We … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Investment, Management, Norway, Telecom
Tagged Organic EBITDA growth, Sigve Brekke, Telenor Group 2Q2016
BRIGHTON, 19-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A rare inherited condition which can lead to infant death through severe lung disease has been discovered by an international group of scientists, according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. Researchers from … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Deborah Ritter, Dr Sharon Plon, inherited syndrome, severe lung disease, University of Sussex
CLICHY, 19-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — L’Oréal has submitted a firm offer to Rivadis Group for the acquisition of the Société des Thermes de Saint-Gervais-les-Bains and licence to use the Saint-Gervais Mont-Blanc brand. Based on this offer, the Rivadis Group has granted … Read the full press release
Clichy, 19-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Jean-Louis KIBORT joins L’Oréal as Group Head of Security. After 10 years in the Ministry of Defense, Jean-Louis Kibort joined Total in 2004 as Head of Corporate Security in the Middle East. In 2008, he was … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, France, Management, Security & Safety
Tagged Jean-Louis KIBORT, L’Oréal
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