The Swiss National Bank (SNB) announced issuance calendars for Confederation bonds and money market debt register claims in 2014

Zurich, Switzerland, 04-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the Federal Finance Administration (FFA) advise as follows: The likely positive fiscal result for the Confederation in 2013 and the reduction of liquid funds will drive down the need for borrowed … Read the full press release

Oesterreichische Nationalbank: Österreich etabliert sich im Kreis der Nettogläubiger

Anhaltende Exportstärke lässt Österreichs Finanzforderungen weiter steigen Wien, Österreich, 04-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Aufgrund des äußerst ungünstigen globalen Wirtschaftsumfelds war der hochvernetzte österreichische Kapitalmarkt in den vergangenen Jahren durch Zurückhaltung der Investoren sowie eine stagnierende internationale Finanzverflechtung gekennzeichnet. Die traditionell deutlich ausgeprägten … Read the full press release

Ramboll won “Ground Investigation and Monitoring Award” at the International Tunnelling Awards 2013

At the recent International Tunnelling Awards 2013, a team of innovative experts from Ramboll won the “Ground Investigation and Monitoring Award” for the “exceptional geotechnical consultancy work” on the Fehmarn Fixed Link project. Copenhagen, Denmark, 04-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On Tuesday 26 … Read the full press release

Danish TDC to provide communication platform for the world’s largest broadcast event Eurovision Song Contest 2014

Copenhagen, Denmark, 04-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — TDC, the largest Danish provider of TV & entertainment, broadband and mobile solutions, today announced as presenting partner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 with the European Broadcasting Union. May 5 to10th 2014, as Europe once … Read the full press release

Russian entrepreneur Oleg Tinkov now the sole owner of Riis Cycling A/S, Saxo Bank remains as second name sponsor

Copenhagen, Denmark, 04-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Russian entrepreneur Oleg Tinkov has finalised a buy out of Riis Cycling A/S. Oleg Tinkov now is therefore the sole owner of Riis Cycling, the company behind the professional cycling team, which name has been changed … Read the full press release

Chr. Hansen introduces new Creme Delight concept with appeal to the Generation Y

Differentiate your dairy portfolio with new concept from Chr. Hansen targeting the attractive consumer segment of 17-35-year-olds Hørsholm, Denmark, 04-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — If you would like a fresh take on modern dairy desserts and welcome the opportunity to differentiate from competition, … Read the full press release

Wienerberger AG announced antitrust proceedings against its former wholly owned subsidiary in Germany terminated

 End of proceedings against Koramic Dachprodukte GmbH & Co KG Wienerberger is committed to fair competition Vienna, Austria, 04-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Wienerberger AG today received the official decision that the proceedings initiated against Koramic Dachprodukte GmbH & Co KG, a former … Read the full press release

Big Data Analytics steht ganz oben auf der Agenda des Top-Managements in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz

Big Data Analytics steht oben auf der Agenda des Top-Managements – Unternehmen sehen eigene Schwächen bei Business-Analytics-Kompetenzen Universität Potsdam veröffentlicht zweite Studie zu Status und Potenzial der Analytics-Nutzung von Unternehmen in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz (DACH) Im Fokus: branchenübergreifender … Read the full press release

SAS UK research finds big data specialists in high demand

HUGE OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADUATES IN STEM SUBJECTS, WITH 69,000 BIG DATA SPECIALISTS NEEDED BY 2017 Buckinghamshire, UK, 04-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — As UK businesses look to exploit the proliferation of data to support evidence-based decisions in the information economy, it’s becoming ever … Read the full press release

BAWAG P.S.K. announces redemption of additional €150 million of the participation capital held by the Republic of Austria

Vienna, Austria, 02-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In the further execution of its strategic and capital plans, BAWAG P.S.K. today announces the redemption of an additional EUR 150 million of the participation capital held by the Republic of Austria. Together with the EUR 50 million … Read the full press release

Soyuz launch vehicle’s 1,812th flight successfully launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan

Evry, France, 02-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The 1,812th flight of a Soyuz launch vehicle was performed on Tuesday, 26 November 2013 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 00:53 Moscow time (21:53 Paris time on Monday, 25 November 2013). Arianespace and its … Read the full press release

LMU‘s Institute of German as a Foreign Language launched International Research Unit for Multilingualism

The newly founded International Research Unit for Multilingualism at LMU has gone into operation. Munich, Germany, 02-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — LMU‘s Institute of German as a Foreign Language has set up an International Research Unit for Multilingualism (IFM). The IFM’s objectives can … Read the full press release

Bavaria Film: Unangefochtener Tagessieg für Stuttgart-„Tatort: Happy Birthday, Sarah”

Stuttgart, Deutschland, 02-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Mit 9,34 Millionen Zuschauern war der gestern Abend (1. Dezember 2013) im Ersten ausgestrahlte Stuttgart-„Tatort: Happy Birthday, Sarah“ eindeutiger Tagessieger – und zwar sowohl in der Gesamtzuschauerzahl als auch in der Gruppe der 14- bis 49-Jährigen … Read the full press release

Bayer MaterialScience launched ultra-modern technical center for foams and expanded coating raw materials production at its headquarters in Leverkusen

Ultra-modern technical center for foams / New production plant for coating raw materials commissioned Leverkusen, Germany, 02-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — With the latest equipment for product development and the expansion of its production capacity, materials manufacturer Bayer MaterialScience continues to adapt to … Read the full press release

Toy manufacturer LEGO Group partners with WWF to focus on collaboration with suppliers to reduce total carbon emissions

Just a tenth of the total carbon emission related to LEGO® products originates from processes taking place at LEGO factories during production of LEGO bricks and sets. The LEGO Group is now expanding the dialogue with suppliers to reduce the … Read the full press release

French hospital CH Jean Rougier to implement Agfa HealthCare’s HYDMedia electronic archiving and healthcare document system

Solution will optimize productivity, improve workflow and offer immediate access to all hospital files, from anywhere HYDMedia will allow the hospital to centralize its documents, whatever their type, source and format. The system will give the hospital better control over … Read the full press release

Agfa HealthCare to introduce its newest computed radiography (CR) solution at RSNA 2013 in Chicago, 1-6 December

Simple & smart design is combined with proven Agfa HealthCare technology CR 15-X is ideal for decentralized general radiography environments, private practices, small clinics, general orthopaedic and chiropractic offices. Highly versatile system thanks to four different cassette sizes: 35×43, 24×30, … Read the full press release

Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) research to record driving data from 130 virtual electric cars on the roads of Munich, Germany

A fleet of 130 virtual electric cars is set to commence on the roads of Munich, Germany. Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) provides participating companies with smartphones that will be installed in taxis and commercial vehicles to track their movements. The … Read the full press release

Extensive international study finds malaria disappears when family size is less than four persons per household

Researchers have found a new way to curb the spread of the mosquito-borne parasite. Helsinki, Finland, 02-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Malaria disappears when family size drops to less than four persons per household. This connection was established in an extensive international study … Read the full press release

HS&DR funded study paints worrying picture on the daily struggle of patients with chronic pain

Coventry, UK, 02-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — People who suffer with chronic musculoskeletal pain face a daily struggle with their sense of self and find it difficult to prove the legitimacy of their condition. A new study, funded by the National Institute for … Read the full press release