Tangible results expected from Turkish government talks with PKK

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6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MEPs voiced strong support on Wednesday for the Turkish government’s talks with former Kurdistan Workers’ Party chief Abdullah Öcalan, aiming to put an end to decades of violence in Turkey. An in-depth dialogue could bring about a … Read the full press release →

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

Lars Nyberg leaves TeliaSonera

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Lars Nyberg, President and CEO, has decided to leave TeliaSonera. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “I am greatly relieved that Mannheimer Swartling has not found anything to support the allegations that TeliaSonera committed bribery or participated in money laundering. This is something … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Law, Management, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

MEPs to contest use of “Chateau” labels by US wine producers

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6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Does the Commission plan to allow “Château” or “Clos” labels to be used on US wines sold in the EU? In the EU, these terms mean that the wine was made from grapes grown in a single … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, International Trade, Law, Marketing

CBI responds to parental leave and flexible working reforms

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6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI today (5th February 2013) commented on the introduction of a new system of shared parental leave, and the extension of the right to request flexible working to all employees, contained in the Government’s Children and … Read the full press release →

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Discussion on freedom and the rule of law in Bulgaria

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6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MEPs will debate freedom and the rule of law in Bulgaria with the Council Presidency and Commissioner Connie Hedegaard on Wednesday afternoon. The discussion should focus on the assault on Ahmed Dogan, leader of Bulgaria’s Movement for … Read the full press release →

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Fraunhofer: Mobiles Hightech-Messgerät ermittelt Feinstaubemission

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6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Holzöfen erleben seit einigen Jahren einen Nachfrageboom. Doch beim Verbrennen von Biomasse wie Pellets, Holzscheiten und Holzbriketts wird gesundheitsschädigender Feinstaub freigesetzt. Seit März 2010 gelten daher neue Grenzwerte zum Feinstaubausstoß für Kaminöfen. Forscher vom Fraunhofer-Institut für Toxikologie … Read the full press release →

Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Germany, Science, Technology

VNG bietet Serviceleistungen für den Gaseinkauf

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Leipziger Erdgasspezialist gemeinsam mit Handelstochter Energieunion auf der E-world Leipzig/Essen, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die VNG – Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG) präsentiert sich vom 5. bis 7. Februar auf der Energiefachmesse E-world in Essen mit einem neu gestalteten Messestand. Besucher können … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany

We must give hope to Europe’s youth: Irish Minister for Social Protection discusses the Youth Guarantee

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Ahead of the upcoming Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs (EPSCO) Informal on February 7th and 8th in Dublin, Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, writes that Ireland’s welfare system should be a springboard as well as a … Read the full press release →

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

Clare Balding to front her own sports chatshow on BT Sport

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Award-winning broadcaster Clare Balding has signed up to present a unique programme for BT Sport. The presenter and broadcaster, who was highly praised for her brilliant work fronting the BBC London 2012 Olympics and Channel 4’s Paralympics coverage, will present … Read the full press release →

Posted in Entertainment, Internet & Online, Sports, Telecom, United Kingdom

EU hosts a ministerial meeting of the Support and Follow-Up Group on the situation in Mali

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Brussels, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, hosted today a ministerial meeting of the Support and Follow Up Group on the situation in Mali. The meeting was … Read the full press release →

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

Threats to democracy are “unacceptable” says Tunisia’s President Moncef Marzouki

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6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Arab revolutions are “first and foremost social and democratic”, not “nationalistic and xenophobic”,Tunisia’s President Moncef Marzouki told MEPs on Wednesday. He condemned the murder, this morning in Tunis, of Chokri Belaïd an “old friend” and figurehead … Read the full press release →

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New Director for Electricité d’Emosson S.A.

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Guillaume Gros will take over as Director of Electricité d’Emosson SA in spring 2013. He will replace Olivier Dumas who has led the Martigny (VS) based hydropower company since 1996. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 1 April 2013, Guillaume Gros will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Switzerland

Thales delivers first maritime surveillance aircraft to Turkey

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Ankara, Turkey, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Thales has achieved delivery of the first of three maritime surveillance aircraft under the Meltem II programme for Turkey. This aircraft will be operated by the Turkish Coast Guard from Izmir Air Base. Pierre Eric … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Defence, France, Technology, Turkey

Message from President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy on the Multiannual Financial Framework negotiations

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Brussels, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In only two days, the European Council will begin its final negotiations on our Union’s budget for the next seven years. In fact, it will be our budget for the rest of this decade. And a budget that Member … Read the full press release →

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Swissgrid welcomes the new WACC calculation method

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6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Swiss Council of Ministers announced the revision of the Electricity Supply Ordinance on 30 January 2013. Among the changes is the alteration of the WACC calculation method. Swissgrid welcomes the government’s new WACC calculation method, which … Read the full press release →

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Minister Coveney addresses the plenary session of the European Parliament and seeks support to deliver the reform of the Common Fisheries Policy

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6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, in his role as President of the Council of Fisheries Ministers today addressed the plenary session of the European Parliament seeking support for his objectives and work … Read the full press release →

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NAC sells one Boeing 737-500, MSN 25738 to LeKi Aviation

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6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has sold one Boeing 737-500, MSN 25738 to LeKi Aviation for partout. Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing … Read the full press release →

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Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on Bulgaria’s announcement regarding the outcome of the Burgas attack investigation

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Brussels, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “The High Representative takes note of the results of … Read the full press release →

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

Payment specialist Nets selects Telenor for telecom services in five European countries

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6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Telenor has entered an agreement with Nets, a European provider of payments, card and information services to supply them with telecom and data services in five European countries for the next three years. Telenor’s ability to provide … Read the full press release →

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State aid: Commission approves UK Green Deal for energy-efficiency measures

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Brussels, 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has found that the public support of £600 million (approximately €700 million) to be granted by the UK in the context of its “Green Deal” policy is in line with EU state aid rules. … Read the full press release →

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