Basel Committee issues “Principles for effective risk data aggregation and risk reporting – final document”

Posted on 10, January 2013 by

10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision today issued Principles for effective risk data aggregation and risk reporting. The financial crisis that began in 2007 revealed that many banks, including global systemically important banks (G-SIBs), were unable to aggregate … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Management, Switzerland

LEMMINKÄINEN CORPORATION wins a main highway renovation contract in Russia

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10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lemminkäinen has won a renovation contract on the M4 road in Russia. Lemminkäinen will carry out the work as a subcontractor for NITP, which is part of the Mostotrest group and the main contractor of the project. The contract … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Finland, Infrastructure & Utilities, Russia, Transportation & Logistics

European Border Breakers Awards: C2C wins public choice prize

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Brussels/Groningen, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The winners of the 2013 European Border Breakers Awards (“the EBBAs”), highlighting the best new music acts in Europe which have achieved cross-border chart success, were honoured this evening at the Eurosonic Noorderslag festival at Groningen in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Awards, Belgium, European Union, Netherlands

Christian Noyer to continue as Chairman of BIS Board

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10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Board of Directors of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) today announced the re-election of Christian Noyer, Governor of the Bank of France, for a second three-year term as Chairman of the BIS Board. The term … Read the full press release →

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20 Jahre Städtepartnerschaft zwischen Lillehammer und Oberhof

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VNG unterstützt interkulturelle Begegnungsstätte „Lillehammerhuset“ mit Spendenscheck Leipzig, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die von der VNG – Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG) initiierte Städtepartnerschaft zwischen dem norwegischen Lillehammer und dem thüringischen Oberhof wird in diesem Jahr 20 Jahre alt. Dass beide Städte … Read the full press release →

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European Endowment for Democracy

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Štefan Füle – European Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy Second meeting of the Board of Governors of the European Endowment for Democracy, Brussels Brussels, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to have the opportunity to address this second … Read the full press release →

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

Gazprom and VNG sign Sci-Tech Cooperation Agreement

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10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alexander Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, Karsten Heuchert, Chairman of the Verbundnetz Gas Executive Board and Uwe Barthel, Member of the Verbundnetz Gas Executive Board signed a Sci-Tech Cooperation Agreement. The parties agreed on elaborating a Sci-Tech Cooperation Program … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Russia, Science, Technology

Speech by President Barroso “Europe as Solution: Facts and Myths”

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José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission  Ambassador’s seminar/Lisbon, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister for Foreign Affairs, State Secretaries, Secretary-General, President of the Champalimaud Foundation, Ambassadors, Heads of Mission, Dear friends, It is a great pleasure for me to … Read the full press release →

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

Remarks by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy following the meeting with Taoiseach Enda Kenny

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Dublin, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Can I first of all say that I am very glad to be here in Ireland again. I should also like to convey my best wishes to all of you for the New Year, especially in your … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics

European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) opens on 11 January

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Brussels, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As from 11 January the new European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) will be up and running to help protect European citizens and businesses from cyber-crime. EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Cecilia Malmström will participate in the official opening of the … Read the full press release →

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

Gazprom – Dmitry Lyugai put in charge of Prospective Development Department

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Dmitry Lyugai is put in charge of the Prospective Development Department of Gazprom. 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dmitry Lyugai was born in 1962 in the Uzbek SSR. In 1984 he graduated with honors from Tashkent State Polytechnic Institute, majoring in Technology and Integrated Mechanization of Oil and Gas Fields. Dmitry Lyugai is a Doctor … Read the full press release →

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

Presentazione del piano d’azione “Imprenditoria 2020”

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Antonio TAJANI – Vicepresidente della Commissione europea, responsabile per l’Industria e l’Imprenditoria Berlaymont / Bruxelles 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — 1. Una rivoluzione culturale La Commissione ha adottato questa mattina il piano d’azione “Imprenditoria 2020”. Vorrei innanzitutto ringraziare i Vice Presidenti Vivian Reding e … Read the full press release →

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NOVATEK acquires regional gas distributor

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Moscow, 10-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — OAO NOVATEK (“NOVATEK” and/or the “Company”) announced today the acquisition of an 82% participation interest in the share capital of OOO Gazprom Mezhregiongas Kostroma (“Gazprom Mezhregiongas Kostroma”) for a total consideration of RR 554 million. Gazprom … Read the full press release →

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Unleashing Europe’s entrepreneurial potential to bring back growth

Posted on 9, January 2013 by

Brussels, 9-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To return to growth and higher levels of employment, Europe needs more entrepreneurs. With 4 million new jobs created every year, new companies, especially small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), create the most new jobs in Europe. … Read the full press release →

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Jonathan Taylor appointed as new EIB Vice-President

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9-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jonathan Taylor (57) has been appointed Vice-President and member of the Management Committee of the European Investment Bank (EIB) by the Bank’s Board of Governors, consisting of the 27 European Union Finance Ministers. Jonathan’s appointment took effect … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Government, Luxembourg, Management

Frequently asked questions: The European Cybercrime Center EC³

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Brussels, 9-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — What are the objectives? The main task of the European Cybercrime Centre is to disrupt the operations of organised crime networks that commit a large share of the serious and organised cybercrimes. Offences include those generating large … Read the full press release →

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Gazprom and NOVATEK extend Memorandum of Cooperation

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9-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Gazprom and NOVATEK have extended the Memorandum of Cooperation signed this April until February 1, 2013. According to the document, Gazprom and NOVATEK address possible establishment of joint ventures to build up integrated capacities on liquefied natural gas  (LNG) production on the Yamal Peninsula and joint development of the … Read the full press release →

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Citycon Acquires Kista Galleria Shopping Center in Stockholm Together with CPPIB for approximately SEK 4.6 billion (approx. EUR 526 million)

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Kista Galleria has an annual footfall of approximately 18.1 million visitors (the highest in Stockholm) and annual sales of EUR 280 million. 9-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Citycon Oyj (NASDAQ OMX: CTY1S), a long-term owner and developer of shopping centers in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Investment, Retail, Sweden

37% of Europeans would like to be their own boss

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Brussels, 9-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Flash Eurobarometer FL354 “Entrepreneurship in the EU and beyond” details public attitudes to various issues related to entrepreneurship, such as entrepreneurial education, risk-taking, start-ups, obstacles to entrepreneurship and business failures. It also compares these attitudes with other countries, … Read the full press release →

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LEMMINKÄINEN CORPORATION – Lemminkäinen and Citycon sign an extensive upkeep and maintenance services contract

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9-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lemminkäinen and Citycon have signed a nationwide property upkeep and maintenance services contract. The partnership begins on 1 February 2013 and will continue for a number of years. The parties have agreed not to disclose the contract … Read the full press release →

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