Nigel Annett to stand down as MD of Dŵr Cymru in March 2014

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10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Nigel Annett, Managing Director of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water and one of the founders of Glas Cymru – the not-for-profit company that acquired Dŵr Cymru in 2001 – today told a meeting of company members that he … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, United Kingdom

Reformen in der Eurozone 2012/2013

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Rede von Jörg Asmussen, Mitglied des Direktoriums der EZB, Rede anlässlich des 27. Internationalen Zinsforums Frankfurt, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, zum Jahresende befassen sich Redner häufig damit, was im laufenden Jahr passiert ist und was im nächsten Jahr … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Germany, Government, Law, Politics, Society

Neue Generation Thomsit DX hilft, bis zu 15 Prozent Bodenbelagsklebstoff zu sparen

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Der neue Thomsit DX Bodenausgleich.

Ultra-glatt und geeignet für Parkett 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Thomsit baut sein Programm an ultra-glatten Spachtelmassen weiter aus. Jüngstes Mitglied im Team ist der Bodenausgleich Thomsit DX – jetzt auch mit Parketteignung. Die neue Generation wird Anfang Dezember in den Markt … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Science

EIB supports human capital development and scientific research in Hungary

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) is granting some EUR 560 million of new funding to the Hungarian State: A EUR 400 million loan to co-finance priority projects in the area of human capital development and A HUF 45 500 million … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Hungary, Investment, Science

UEFA Youth League club competition launched

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New competition will mirror UEFA Champions League group stage format 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — UEFA will organise a new under-19 club competition, the UEFA Youth League, for the 2013/14 season after the UEFA Executive Committee approved the name during their meeting … Read the full press release →

Posted in Sports, Switzerland

Better protection for EU workers exposed to electromagnetic fields

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10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — New rules to improve the safety of workers most exposed to electromagnetic fields with protective measures and new maximum exposure limits were approved by a large majority in the social affairs and employment committee on Thursday. Exemptions for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Industrial, Law, Security & Safety, Society

Alenia Aermacchi welcomes the successful nEUROn first fligh

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10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The nEUROn, the first European technology demonstrator for an Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), made its first flight today from the French military test center at Istres. nEuron represents a triple “first” for Europe and the aerospace … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Italy, Technology

EU DRUGS AGENCY MANAGEMENT BOARD re-elects unanimously Portuguese member João Goulão as EMCDDA Chairman and Belgian member Claude Gillard as Vice-Chairman

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LISBON, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — João Goulão, Portuguese national drug coordinator and Head of the General-Directorate for Intervention on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies (SICAD), was re-elected Chairman of the EMCDDA Management Board today for a second three-year term. Dr Goulão was … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Management, Portugal

A EURO for Europe

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UEFA EURO 2020 final tournament to be staged across the continent 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The UEFA EURO 2020 final tournament will be staged in various major cities throughout Europe, following a decision taken by the UEFA Executive Committee at its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Sports, Switzerland

Altran France – Appointment of Antoine Grenier, Deputy Group Chief Financial Officer

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Antoine Grenier

10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Antoine Grenier, 39 years, Chief Financial Officer of Altran France, has been appointed Deputy Group Chief Financial Officer. As a member of the Group Management Committee, he reports to Olivier Aldrin, Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, France, Industrial, Management, Technology

Nachhaltigkeit als strategischer Erfolgsfaktor

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Prof. Dr. Thomas Müller-Kirschbaum, Corporate Senior Vice President im Bereich Laundry & Home Care und Stephan Füsti-Molnár, Geschäftsführer des deutschen Wasch- und Reinigungsmittelgeschäfts von Henkel, beim Nachhaltigkeitstag (l. u. zweiter v. l.).

10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Heute wird zum fünften Mal der Deutsche Nachhaltigkeitspreis verliehen. Seitdem Henkel 2008 den ersten Deutschen Nachhaltigkeitspreis in der Kategorie „Deutschlands nachhaltigste Marke“ gewonnen hat, unterstützt das Unternehmen den Wirtschaftskongress als Partner und setzt dabei auf eine enge … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Germany, Society

Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into creation of “NewCo”, combining Munksjö and part of Ahlstrom.

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Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation into the planned combination into a new merged entity of Munksjö AB, a Swedish-based manufacturer of high value-added paper products, and the European label … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Law, Sweden

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Market abuse: Justice Ministers agree Commission proposals on criminal sanctions

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Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In the recent LIBOR scandal, serious concerns have been raised about the manipulation of benchmarks, which can result in significant losses to consumers and investors, or distort the real economy. The integrity of financial markets is also … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics, Society

Putting patients in the driving seat: A digital future for healthcare

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Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has unveiled an Action Plan to address barriers to the full use of digital solutions in Europe’s healthcare systems. The goal is to improve healthcare for the benefit of patients, give patients more control … Read the full press release →

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EIB steps up its support for climate action, knowledge economy and SMEs in Greece

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10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank provides a total of EUR 370 million for climate action and knowledge economy in Greece: EUR 130 million go to the Greek Public Power Corporation (PPC) for promoting energy security and efficiency in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Greece, Investment, Technology

EU Consumer Scoreboard says that markets for banking services and for second-hand cars keep failing consumers

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Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Consumer Scoreboard says that markets for banking services and for second-hand cars keep failing consumers EU consumers have once again expressed their dissatisfaction with the performance of some key services markets, according to the Commission’s 2012 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Banks, Belgium, Business, European Union

The EIB, DZ BANK and VR LEASING support SMEs

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10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB), together with DZ BANK and VR LEASING, is providing EUR 100m for small and medium-sized corporate customers of Volksbanken and Raiffeisenbanken. This loan will support primarily the financing operations and projects of … Read the full press release →

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

Commission launches EU Skills Panorama to tackle skills mismatches

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Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today officially launched the EU Skills Panorama, a website presenting quantitative and qualitative information on short- and medium-term skills needs, skills supply and skills mismatches. The Panorama, drawing on data and forecasts compiled at … Read the full press release →

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Diadermine unterstützt den DKMS LIFE Charity Ladies‘ Lunch

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Diadermine unterstützt den DKMS LIFE Charity Ladies‘ Lunch

8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Starke Frauen für starke Frauen: Am 5. Dezember 2012 kamen im Restaurant Lido im Düsseldorfer Medienhafen rund 50 Frauen aus dem Raum Düsseldorf zum vierten DKMS LIFE Charity Ladies‘ Lunch in der Rheinmetropole zusammen. Mittlerweile ist der … Read the full press release →

Posted in Chemicals, Germany, Non Profit, Society

Submit Questions to Nobel Laureates and Other Experts about Genetics and Society

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Submit Questions to Nobel Laureates and Other Experts about Genetics and Society

8-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Online audiences have an opportunity to pose questions to Nobel Laureates, other prominent scientists and thought leaders about genetics and genomics at a unique science conference, titled Nobel Week Dialogue, taking place on December 9th 2012.  Focusing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Awards, Internet & Online, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Society, Sweden

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