Universität Freiburg: Der Bachelorstudiengang Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) lädt alle Studieninteressierten zum Open Day ein

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit Studierenden sprechen, Seminare besuchen, Dozierende kennenlernen, den Freiburger Innenstadtcampus entdecken: Der Bachelorstudiengang Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) lädt alle Studieninteressierten zum Open Day ein. Der Tag der Offenen Tür findet am Montag, 8. April 2013, von … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Education, Germany, Science, Society

Largest study into poverty finds 33 per cent of the UK population suffers from multiple deprivation

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Today 33 per cent of the UK population suffers from multiple deprivation — it was 14 per cent in 1983, and over 30 million people (almost half the population) are suffering some degree of financial insecurity. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Financial, Society, United Kingdom

Research into new modes of dwelling for an ageing population will go on display at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

Posted on 3, April 2013 by

Photo opportunity: 8pm on Thursday, 4th April at Upper Level Gallery, Matthew Building 3-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The exhibition celebrates the recent work of FLEX, the Flexible Dwellings for Extended Living research project and will be on show at the Upper … Read the full press release →

Posted in Construction, Education, Real Estate, Society, United Kingdom

Pascal Wehrlein to leave Formula 3 with a win and two podiums in FIA Formula 3 European Championship

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

Wehrlein moves to DTM with Mercedes-Benz this season Successful Formula 3 weekend for Mercedes-Benz: All nine podium places taken by drivers racing Mercedes-Benz engines Monza, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Mercedes-Benz DTM driver Pascal Wehrlein has ended his Formula 3 career with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Germany, Italy, Sports

Andrew Unitt appointed CFO at The University of Nottingham

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Andrew Unitt will bring with him extensive experience in the financial management of a variety of UK and international organisations when he takes charge of The University of Nottingham’s finances later this year. As the institution’s new … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Financial, Management, United Kingdom

A320 equipped with fuel saving wing tip devices, called sharklets delivered to airberlin

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Germany’s airberlin group took delivery of its first Airbus A320 equipped with fuel saving wing tip devices, called Sharklets. The aircraft will join the fleet of the Austrian based airline NIKI, which is owned by the airberlin … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Germany, Technology, Travel

The shareholders of AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ) are invited to the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 3 May 2013 in Malmö, Sweden

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The shareholders of AarhusKarlshamn AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting to be held on Friday 3 May 2013 at 2.00 p.m. at Europaporten Kongresscenter, Stadiongatan 25 in Malmö, Sweden. The registration for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Management, Sweden

DSM sells its holding in DEXPlastomers JV to Borealis

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

Heerlen, NL, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announced today that it has completed the sale of its participation in DEXPlastomers V.o.F, a 50/50 Joint Venture of DSM with an affiliate of ExxonMobil … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, Netherlands, Science

MOL is one of Hungary’s most desired employer according to Aon Hewitt’s Employer Brand Research

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2013, MOL is one of Hungary’s most desired employer according to Aon Hewitt’s Employer Brand Research on more than 240 companies. Via this year Aon Hewitt’s survey, various positions and companies of 17 industries were assessed … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Hungary

ABLV Bank to increase its equity capital by LVL 11.5m

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

Riga, Latvia, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the 8th of March this year, there was an extraordinary meeting of ABLV Bank, AS, shareholders held, at which the decision on increasing the bank’s equity capital by LVL 11.5 million was made. The equity … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Latvia, Management

Lebenswerk Strafrecht – Der Freiburger Rechtswissenschaftler Klaus Tiedemann wird 75 Jahre alt

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Er hat ein zweibändiges Lehrbuch des Wirtschaftsstrafrechts veröffentlicht, sich zusätzlich zur Lehre und Forschung rechtspolitisch engagiert und unter anderem das Bundesjustizministerium, das Europäische Parlament, den Europarat und die Vereinten Nationen beraten: Prof. Dr. Klaus Tiedemann, ehemaliger Leiter des … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Germany, Law, Society

Major contract for Škoda Transportation in Konya, Turkey

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

Pilsen / Konya, 2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Škoda Transportation won his first direct contract for supply of sixty 100%  low-floor trams for the Turkish city of Konya. Pilsner rolling stock manufacturer offered better overall terms than other five companies: in particular … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Transportation & Logistics, Turkey

EBRD loans €40m to Sofia Med, leading Bulgarian copper, titanium zinc and brass processor

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2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is helping Bulgarian metal-processing company Sofia Med sharpen its competitive edge by investing €40 million in production and energy efficiency improvements and long-term working capital financing. Sofia Med is part of Viohalco Group, one of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Business, European Union, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom

Eurostat: The Euro area unemployment rate at 12.0% for February 2013

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The euro area1 (EA17) seasonally-adjusted2 unemployment rate3 was 12.0% in February 2013, stable compared with January4. The EU271unemployment rate was 10.9%, up from 10.8% in the previous month4. In both zones, rates have risen markedly compared with February 2012, when they were … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government

GSK sets 23 forward-looking commitments to help measure future performance in its 2012 Corporate Responsibility Report

Posted on 2, April 2013 by

2-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GSK has today published its corporate responsibility report, in which it reiterates its commitment to operate responsibly, openly and transparently and outlines advances made on this agenda during 2012. In the report, the company also sets out 23 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Up to 10 PhD places will be created at the University of Dundee following an award of more than £300,000 made by the EPSRC

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Up to 10 PhD places will be created at the University of Dundee following an award of more than £300,000 made by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The EPSRC is this year investing £84.2million … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Financial, Government, Science, United Kingdom

BEI – Soutien à l’enseignement supérieur dans toute l’Europe

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — L’investissement dans l’enseignement supérieur et dans la recherche est un ingrédient clé pour la croissance de l’économie de la connaissance en Europe. Dans toute l’Union européenne, la BEI intervient pour aider à maintenir l’investissement dans les compétences. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Education, European Union, Financial, Government, Luxembourg, Science, Society

Mr Uroš Čufer appointed New Governor of the Bank for Slovenia

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the change of government in Slovenia, Mr Uroš Čufer has been appointed Minister of Finance of the Republic of Slovenia and took office on 21 March 2013, succeeding Mr Janez Šušteršič. Mr Čufer also becomes EIB … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Government, Slovenia

Long-term sponsor partner THOMAS SABO extends involvement with Mercedes-Benz and the DTM

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

Roberto Merhi to line-up in THOMAS SABO Mercedes AMG C-Coupé The lifestyle brand’s logos to feature on racing overalls of all Mercedes-Benz DTM drivers and on front spoilers of all DTM Mercedes AMG C-Coupés Stuttgart, 1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The THOMAS … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Marketing, Sports, Technology

Building a Europe “of the people and for the people” depends on effective participation of all local, regional and civil society players

Posted on 1, April 2013 by

1-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The success of the European project depends on effective participation of all local, regional and civil society players in policy design and implementation and efficient coordination at all levels of governance; this was the main recurring message … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society