2 years after launch, the European Commission releases its first progress report on the EU Strategy for the Danube Region

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Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has released the first progress report on the European Union Strategy for the Danube Region, two years after it was first launched. It details significant achievements in tackling problems from missing transport links, lack … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Politics, Society

Saint-Gobain PAM wins major contract to supply pipes and fittings for the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity & Water

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10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Saint-Gobain PAM, the parent company of Saint-Gobain’s Pipe Activity, today signed a contract (Az-Zour) to supply pipes and fittings for the Kuwait Ministry of Electricity & Water. The $200 million (around €154 million) contract represents a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, France, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities

Second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) enters into operation to increase security and facilitate free movement within the Schengen area

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Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the second generation Schengen Information System (SIS II) enters into operation to increase security and facilitate free movement within the Schengen area. The SIS II allows for an easy exchange of information between national border control … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Technology

The European Commission to propose EU-wide methods to measure the environmental performance of products and organisations

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Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is proposing EU-wide methods to measure the environmental performance of products and organisations, and encouraging Member States and the private sector to take them up. Today, companies wanting to highlight the environmental performance of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Environment, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Lafarge’s 2012 Registration document (Document de référence) has been filed on April 3, 2013 with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)

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10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The document is available to the public in accordance with the provisions of regulations currently in force. It can also be found in the “Shareholders > Regulated Information” section of our website www.lafarge.com, and on the AMF’s website … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, France, Government, Industrial

The Commission to investigate MasterCard inter-bank fees in the European Economic Area

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Brussels, 10-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission has opened formal proceedings to investigate whether MasterCard may be hindering competition in the European Economic Area (EEA) with regard to payment cards, in breach of EU antitrust rules. The Commission has concerns that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law

Schneider Electric to accelerate Sanofi’s energy performance optimization program for its industrial sites in 40 countries around the world

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Paris and Rueil-Malmaison, France,  9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and Schneider Electric today announced the signing of a collaboration agreement as part of Sanofi’s energy performance optimization program for its industrial sites in 40 countries around … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Technology

Special exhibition “I like it” to be held in the Audi museum mobile as 11 cars were chosen by Facebook fans

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“I like it” – and the winner is: Audi quattro 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The fans have delivered their verdict, and the winner is – the Audi quattro. With more than fifteen thousand “Likes”, Facebook users chose eleven cars for display … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing

A High-Level Conference on Women’s Leadership in the Sahel Region was held today in Brussels

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HRVP Catherine Ashton hosts conference on Women’s Leadership in the Sahel Region Brussels, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The event brought together 40 women, civil society leaders of several generations, peace and security experts, peace activists, government officials and gender equality advocates from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Management, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency receives the world’s first helicopter equipped with a high-speed, real-time transmission system using Earth-orbiting relay satellites

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Eurocopter Japan delivers the first helicopter equipped for high-speed, real-time data transmission to Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency The capabilities of Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA) in crisis response and coordination will be significantly improved following its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Government, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics

The University of Nottingham: Transforming African lives for a second decade

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9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As the University of Nottingham’s Developing Solutions scholarship programme enters its second decade, graduates of the scheme continue to make a real impact to the development and prosperity of their home countries. Aimed at nurturing talent for a global … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom

Sadler’s Wells celebrates the centenary of the Rite of Spring, one of the highlights of dance in London this spring

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And the world premiere of Raven Girl comes to the Royal Opera House in May 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  ‘A String of Rites’, a series of three events commissioned by Sadler’s Wells to mark the 100th anniversary of the premiere … Read the full press release →

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European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) marks one year anniversary – the world’s first direct, digital and transnational tool of participatory democracy

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9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) today convened key stakeholders to mark one year since the establishment of the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) – the world’s first direct, digital and transnational tool of participatory democracy. Organised … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz world premieres for Arocs and Atego at Bauma 2013

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Arocs – heavy-duty truck developed specifically for the construction sector, with a permissible gross vehicle weight of up to 41 t New Euro VI-compliant Atego for light- and medium-duty operations Arocs Loader transports 8 cubic metres of ready-mixed concrete Arocs … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Construction, Germany, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Researchers at the University of Bristol reveal new insight into the complex neuropathology of Down’s syndrome

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9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Researchers at the University of Bristol have revealed new insight into the function of a key protein attributed to impaired learning and memory in Down’s syndrome.  The findings, published online in Nature Cell Biology, offer further molecular insight … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, United Kingdom

Maritime Security: an EU approach – Maria Damanaki, European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries

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Seminar “Challenges and opportunities in maritime security and surveillance for effective governance and innovation in the EU’s maritime domain” at Dublin Castle, Ireland Ireland, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honour for me to take part … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

Ahlstrom votes to distribute a dividend of EUR 0.63 per share for 2012

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Decisions taken by Ahlstrom Corporation’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders and Board of Directors 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ahlstrom Corporation’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) was held on March 27, 2013. Resolution on the distribution of profits The AGM resolved … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment

Antonio TAJANI at the Opening of European Space Expo Dome

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Antonio TAJANI- European Commission Vice President responsible for Industry and Entrepreneurship Hannover Messe / Hannover, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentleman, It’s a pleasure for me to be here with you today at this at the Hannover Messe, and it’s great to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, European Union, Germany, Government, Marketing, Politics, Technology

A.M.D. Electronic s.r.l. espone al Pharmintech 2013 le ultimissime soluzioni di Global Vision per il proofreading

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Fornitore leader della nuova generazione di sistemi di proofreading elettronico presenta le premiate soluzioni di Global Vision all’evento di quest’anno Milano, ITALIA, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A.M.D. Electronic, azienda leader nella distribuzione di prodotti per aziende farmaceutiche e alimentari, ha annunciato … Read the full press release →

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BMW Group delivered 191,269 vehicles in March reaching all-time high month sales

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191,269 vehicles delivered, an increase of 3.0% Year-to-date sales climb 5.3% to 448,200 vehicles Solid gains in Asia and the Americas Munich, 9-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The BMW Group sold more vehicles in March than in any other month in its … Read the full press release →

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