Swisscom launches two new offerings for its fixed-network customers

Berne, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Swisscom fixed-network customers benefit from two new offerings. First, as from today they can be reached anywhere in the world via their existing fixed-line number thanks to a unique new feature in Swisscom’s iO communications app. The … Read the full press release

The Volvo Group to study potential for building electric roads

The Volvo Group is now taking the next step in the development of sustainable transport solutions. In collaboration with the Swedish Transport Administration, the Volvo Group will study the potential for building electric roads, where city buses can be charged … Read the full press release

R J Kiln & Co Limited released updated forecasts for 2012 and 2013 years of account for its three non-aligned syndicates

All syndicates are forecast to deliver profits for the 2012 and 2013 years of account Kiln remains focused on product innovation to address changing risk portfolios Experienced in managing the business through soft market conditions London, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — R J … Read the full press release

Heidelberg University’s Research Center for International and Interdisciplinary Theology to hold “Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award for Theological Promise” ceremony on May 23, 2014

Festive ceremony: “Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award for Theological Promise” will be presented Heidelberg, Germany, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Ten young scholars from Finland, Germany, Israel, the United Kingdom and the United States are to receive the “Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award for Theological Promise” in … Read the full press release

Southampton doctors and scientists completed first hip surgery with 3D printed implant and bone stem cell graft

Southampton, UK, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Doctors and scientists in Southampton have completed their first hip surgery with a 3D printed implant and bone stem cell graft. The 3D printed hip, made from titanium, was designed using the patient’s CT scan and … Read the full press release

Swiss National Bank announced the fourth gold agreement between central banks in Europe

Zurich, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Swiss National Bank (SNB), the European Central Bank (ECB), the central banks of the euro area (Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain) … Read the full press release

TDC and YouSee customers first in Denmark to read books on their mobile phones and tablets

Copenhagen, Denmark, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — TDC’s and YouSee’s customers are the first in Denmark who can read books on their mobile phones and tablets and pay the bill via their subscriptions. This will be accomplished in collaboration with Mofibo, the e-book service, … Read the full press release

Saxo Bank adds six new FX OTC forward outright crosses

Copenhagen, Denmark, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, has announced the addition of six new FX OTC forward outright crosses, increasing the total offering in forwards to 121 pairs. The foreign exchange rate crosses; AUDNOK … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: The newly debuted Shangri-La Shard hotel takes afternoon tea in London to the clouds

LONDON, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — London’s newest luxury hotel has opened its doors and is set to take traditional afternoon tea to a new level. Located within the 72-floor Shard tower at London Bridge, the newly debuted Shangri-La boasts London’s … Read the full press release

Sarepta Energi AS selected Ramboll for the procurement of turbines as well as civil electromechanical works for renewable energy projects along the coast of Trøndelag, Norway

Orestad, Denmark, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Almost 500 wind turbines and their common grid connection are planned and permitted along the coast of Trøndelag. As the Owner’s Engineer, Ramboll plays a key role as the leading developer in the region gets ready to … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group reports Q1/2014 financial results

Lenzing Group: Difficult Market Situation Continued in Q1/2014 – Countermeasures Have a Positive Impact New record sales volume of 235,000 tons (+9%) in Q1/2014 Declining average fiber selling prices burden consolidated sales and earnings Cost optimization program excelLENZ exceeds targets … Read the full press release

voestalpine opens 22nd production site in China

Linz, Austria, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The voestalpine Group’s 22nd production site in China will be officially opened today. voestalpine Profilform (China), a subsidiary of the Metal Forming Division, produces and processes high-quality steel pipes and sections for agricultural and construction machinery … Read the full press release

University of Twente’s research institute MESA+ and Forschungszentrum Jülich proved friction between two surfaces can be greatly reduced by using artificial ‘polymer brushes’

Enschede, Netherlands, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Researchers at research institute MESA+ of the University of Twente and Forschungszentrum Jülich have proven that the friction between two surfaces can be greatly reduced by using artificial ‘polymer brushes’. They have developed a new process whereby … Read the full press release

University of Twente awarded five starts by QS Stars for the quality of their education, internationalization, innovation and study environment

Enschede, Netherlands, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Universities from all over the world are compared with one another in international rankings. These rankings, though they are important when international students are choosing a course of study, provide little information about a university’s education and … Read the full press release

Rovio Entertainment appoints Pekka Rantala CCO and Blanca Juti CMO

Espoo, Finland, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rovio Entertainment is pleased to announce that Pekka Rantala will join its executive team as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) starting June 2nd. Pekka Rantala has a solid track record with over twenty years of experience in … Read the full press release

Vaisala launches new carbon dioxide probe GMP231 based on its CARBOCAP® technology and features

Vantaa, Finland, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Vaisala CARBOCAP® Carbon Dioxide Probe GMP231 has been released. The GMP231 is designed to provide incubator manufacturers with accurate and reliable carbon dioxide measurements and sterilization durability at high temperatures. The probe is based on Vaisala’s … Read the full press release

Boston Scientific to acquire Bayer HealthCare’s Interventional device business for $415 million

Divestiture includes AngioJet (thrombectomy) and Jetstream (atherectomy) systems, and the Fetch2 Aspiration Catheter / Bayer HealthCare’s Medical Care division to focus on innovation and growth in Radiology and Diabetes Care business areas Leverkusen, Germany, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer HealthCare has entered … Read the full press release

Bayer CropScience to further invest in innovative nematode control tools to help farmers combat destructive plant parasites

Broad-spectrum nematicide portfolio based on chemicals and biologicals / New products and formulations to combat nematode infestations Monheim, Germany, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer CropScience plans to further invest in innovative nematode control tools to help farmers combat these destructive plant parasites … Read the full press release

University College London opens Quantum Science & Technology Institute to coordinate and support research into quantum science and technology

LONDON, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — UCL is today (12 May 2014) inaugurating a new Quantum Science & Technology Institute (UCLQ). The new institute will coordinate and support research into quantum science and technology across UCL, helping to develop this fast-advancing field of research. … Read the full press release

Technische Universitaet Muenchen and Helmholtz Zentrum Muenchen discovered new approaches for stabilizing antibodies by comparing mammalian antibodies with those of sharks

Genetically engineered antibodies are deployed successfully in cancer diagnostics and therapy. Therapeutic antibodies against Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis are currently under development. An important criterion when designing suitable antibody fragments is their stability. Comparing the antibodies of sharks, which … Read the full press release