The Eurogroup agrees with the Cypriot authorities on future macroeconomic adjustment programme

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Eurogroup has reached an agreement with the Cypriot authorities on the key elements necessary for a future macroeconomic adjustment programme. This agreement is supported by all euro area Member States as well as the three institutions. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Cyprus, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

The University of Nottingham collaborates with forward-thinking Australian environmental planners on conservation of the future

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The national parks, nature reserves and wetlands of the semi-arid wheatbelt of Western Australia with their rich diversity of flora and fauna are the backdrop for new research to improve the management of natural resources in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Environment, Society, Technology, United Kingdom

Štefan Füle, European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy, Addresses EU-Albania Relations

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

Just BE Conference / Tirana, Albania, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Minister, Excellencies, Members of Parliament, Dear Friends, Thank you for this opportunity, I like the way that we developed this interactive discussion among ourselves. At the beginning I´ll make six important … Read the full press release →

Posted in Albania, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Airbus Military receives full Type Certification for the A400M new generation airlifter

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

  Military certification and first delivery to follow soon Madrid, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus Military has today received full Type Certification for the A400M new generation airlifter, marking a critical step towards delivery of the first aircraft to the French … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, France, Government, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Cooperation contract between Daimler AG and the University of Stuttgart

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

Cooperation contract between Institute for Aircraft Design and Daimler AG Joint research into new design, simulation and process techniques in FRP/CRP lightweight construction The cooperation underpins the research activities of the two partners in the ARENA2036 Research Campus Stuttgart, 25-3-2013 — … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Education, Germany, Science, Technology

Successful financial year 2012 for K+S Group

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

K+S Group expects slight increase in revenues and earnings in the current year At € 3.9 billion, 2012 revenues almost on last year’s level Operating earnings EBIT I of € 809 million very close to forecast Second best year-end results … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Industrial

The European Investment Bank provides EUR 8m to Banque de Tahiti to support SME companies in French Polynesia

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide EUR 8m to the Banque de Tahiti to support long-term financing of eligible investment projects by small and medium sized companies in French Polynesia. Support from the European Investment … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business

ABB Ltd published its 2012 annual report and filed the document on Form 20-F with the SEC in US

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

Zurich, Switzerland, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB Ltd has published its 2012 annual report and filed the document on Form 20-F with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The 2012 annual report is now available electronically at www.abb.com/news (>Media resources>ABB Group … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Switzerland

Vice President Rehn: The European Commission is working hard to facilitate a solution to help Cyprus

Posted on 25, March 2013 by

Brussels, 25-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We recognise the progress now being made by the Cypriot government towards a solution which can pave the way for an agreement on a financial assistance programme for Cyprus. Intensive work and contacts will continue in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Cyprus, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

Raiffeisen Bank erwirbt Privatkundenportfolio von Citibank Rumänien

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

100.000 Kunden und mehr als € 90 Millionen an Bruttoaktiva werden übertragen Raiffeisen Bank übernimmt Mitarbeiter im Privatkundenbereich der Citibank Rumänien Rumänien ist einer der RBI-Märkte mit den besten Geschäftsperspektiven 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Raiffeisen Bank S.A. in Bukarest, Tochter … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Romania

To meet its energy policy targets, EU must take society with it, says the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

An effective EU energy policy needs informed and structured public dialogues 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — If the EU is to meet its energy policy targets, it must take society with it, says the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) in an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Government, Politics, Society

ABB signed $260m service contract for a period of 9 years with A/S Norske Shell in Norway

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

Integrated service and support solutions from ABB will contribute to efficient operations of the Draugen and Ormen Lange oil and gas fields 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has signed a service contract valued at … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Norway, Switzerland

European Commission: Investment in education under pressure in Member States

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

Brussels, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Investment in education fell in eight out of 25 Member States assessed as part of a European Commission study on the impact of the crisis on education budgets since 2010. Cuts of more than 5% were imposed in Greece, Hungary1, Italy2, Lithuania and Portugal, while Estonia, Poland3, Spain and the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Society

Intershop webinar featuring Forrester Research on Building a Successful B2B E-Commerce Business

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

Research analyst Andy Hoar to present findings from “Key Trends in B2B E-Commerce for 2013” Attendees will learn how channel-mapping strategies can help grow B2B revenue San Francisco, CA, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Forrester Research estimates that B2B e-commerce in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing, Retail, Technology

The European Commission wants young Europeans to be inspired by home-grown entrepreneurs, so their bright ideas start and stay in Europe

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

 EU says we should glorify our entrepreneurs: Skype; Spotify and Angry Birds creators advise EU – first stage of “Startup Europe” campaign Brussels, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Most people think of Silicon Valley in the United States when they think about technology … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Investment, Politics, Small Business, Technology

University of Dundee and NHS Tayside to investigate the role of Sodium bicarbonate in improving the Quality of Life in Chronic Kidney Disease?

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Researchers from the University of Dundee and NHS Tayside are to lead a £1.2million UK-wide project, funded by the National Institute for Health Research Health Technology Assessment (NIHR HTA) Programme, to investigate the role of Sodium bicarbonate … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Financial, Healthcare, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Philips updates markets on a meeting with investors and financial analysts in Boston

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

Boston, MA, 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At a meeting with investors and financial analysts today in Boston, Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) will update the financial markets on the progress it has made with its change and performance improvement … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Healthcare, Investment, Netherlands

Eurogroup President Jeroen Dijsselbloem took responsibility for the rejected Cypriot bailout plan

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Eurogroup chief Jeroen Dijsselbloem took responsibility for the rejected Cypriot bailout plan, adding that it was a “joint decision” in the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Thursday. He also told MEPs he doubted that there really … Read the full press release →

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

The University of Nottingham’s Technology Transfer Office receives Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council praise for its £12m impact

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Nottingham’s Technology Transfer Office (TTO) has been nationally recognised by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) for its work in commercialising technologies arising from research into Clostridia. The team from The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

President Valcárcel and German EU affairs ministers discuss social crisis

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “We have a shared duty of providing answers to the growing frustration of our citizens. Though the crisis will pass by, the consequences of populism could last and harm our democracies” ​Today the President of the Committee … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Germany, Government, Politics, Society