Solarwatt and BMW i partner to offer complete photovoltaic solutions for rooftop systems and carports to BMW i customers

Posted on 1, May 2013 by

1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BMW i and SOLARWATT GmbH are soon to be entering into a partnership together. The focus is on providing complete photovoltaic solutions for rooftop systems and carports to BMW i customers. Under the name 360° ELECTRIC, BMW … Read the full press release →

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EUSF €14.6m to help Slovenia, Croatia and Austria after floods disaster

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Brussels, 1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Solidarity Fund: Commission proposes €14.6 million to support Slovenia, Croatia and Austria after floods disaster European Commissioner for Regional Policy, Johannes Hahn has today announced an aid package from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) of over €14.6 … Read the full press release →

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Telenor and Tameer Bank introduced the opportunity to earn interest on savings by using the mobile phone in Pakistan

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1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today people in Pakistan can transfer money easily from one city to another via Easypaisa. Now, Telenor and Tameer Bank have also introduced the opportunity to earn interest on savings by using the mobile phone. This represents … Read the full press release →

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European Month of the Brain – €150m funding for 20 new brain research projects

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Brussels, 1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the start of its ‘European Month of the Brain’ initiative, the European Commission has earmarked some €150 million of funding for 20 new international brain research projects. It will bring the total EU investment in brain research since … Read the full press release →

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Canal Digital & TV 2 sign new distribution agreements

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1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Canal Digital and TV 2 have signed new comprehensive distribution agreements. TV 2’s channels will therefore be available during the years to come to almost one million households who are cable and satellite customers of Canal Digital. … Read the full press release →

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Štefan Füle met with Sergiy Arbuzov, Ukraine, on assessing progress and outstanding issues

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Brussels,  1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU-Ukraine: Assessing progress and outstanding issues with S. Arbuzov Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle met in Brussels with Sergiy Arbuzov, First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine responsible for overseeing activities in the areas … Read the full press release →

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Franco Gozzi, a protagonist in Ferrari’s history, passed away in Modena, aged 81

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Maranello, 1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Franco Gozzi, who was part of the history of the Prancing Horse, passed away today .  “We have lost a key figure in the history of Ferrari,” said President Luca di Montezemolo. “My most abiding memory is … Read the full press release →

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EC final public consultation on state aid criteria for films and audiovisual works

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Brussels, 1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has launched the third and final public consultation in its review of the state aid criteria it uses to assess Member States’ support schemes for films and other audiovisual works. The criteria are set out … Read the full press release →

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CJSC Transmashholding’s Kolomna Plant Delivered TEP70BS Diesel Locomotive No 200 to Client

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1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Kolomna Plant (a part of CJSC Transmashholding) has delivered TEP70BS (ТЭП70БС) mainline diesel passenger locomotive No 200 to Barnaul depot of West Siberian Railroad. Since 2012, diesel passenger locomotive fleet of Barnaul depot is completed with Kolomna … Read the full press release →

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EIB & Millennium bcp agree on EUR 200m to finance SMEs in Portugal

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Luxembourg,  1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Millennium bcp signed an agreement of EUR 200 million to finance small and medium-sized projects promoted essentially by SMEs and Mid-Cap companies. Millennium bcp is also committed to providing its own resources to … Read the full press release →

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Mr Ognian Zlatev takes office as the new Head of the European Commission’s Representation in Sofia, Bulgaria

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Brussels, 1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr Zlatev has been working since 2011 as Head of Communication at the Directorate General for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion. In this role he helped communicating effectively the Commission’s actions to tackle youth unemployment and social … Read the full press release →

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EU support for the promotion of agricultural products in the European Union and in third countries

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Brussels, 1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has approved 22 programmes to promote agricultural products in the European Union and in third countries. The total budget of the programmes, the large majority of which will run for a period of three … Read the full press release →

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Eurocopter’s first production Tiger helicopter in the HAD attack configuration delivered to France’s DGA armament procurement agency

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Eurocopter’s first production Tiger helicopter in the HAD attack configuration was delivered to France’s DGA armament procurement agency today for operation by French Army Aviation units, providing a highly capable combat weapon system that is tailored to the world’s evolving … Read the full press release →

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EC refers Greece and Italy to Court for failure to enforce ban on cages for laying hens

Posted on 30, April 2013 by

Brussels, 30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the European Commission decided to take Greece and Italy to the Court of Justice of the European Union over the failure to correctly implement Directive 1999/74/EC banning “un-enriched cages” (battery cages). The political decision for the ban on “un-enriched” … Read the full press release →

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Cassidian presented training systems and solutions for mobile command and control of operations at AFCEA in the Bad Godesberg town hall in Bonn

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STAR*BRICKS saves time and costs for the creation and development of highly complex training simulations VeSA and HochZeN close armed forces’ key capability gap in the sphere of mobile command and control of operations Bonn, 30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  With … Read the full press release →

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New Mercedes-Benz Driving Events 2013/2014 Season

Posted on 30, April 2013 by

The new Driving Events from Mercedes-Benz for the 2013/2014 season offer participants thrills galore and the height of driving enjoyment while honing their driving skills. The comprehensive programme spans the range from driving safety to adrenaline-charged race circuit training and … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission refered Spain to EU’s Court of Justice over discriminatory real estate taxation

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Brussels, 30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Taxation: Commission refers Spain to Court over discriminatory real estate taxation The European Commission has decided to refer Spain to the EU’s Court of Justice for discriminatory real estate tax rules that prevent non-residents from enjoying the same tax benefits as … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks leads European heavy-duty segment with 23 percent market share thanks to Euro VI compliance

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Full Euro VI compliance: The Arocs rounds out Mercedes-Benz’ range of heavy-duty trucks Actros, Antos, Arocs — specialized, environmentally friendly, and economical Arocs to be launched on the market in mid-2013 Stuttgart/Wuppertal, 30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Actros, Antos, and Arocs form … Read the full press release →

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Uri II HEP success for Alstom in India

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Four Francis turbines successfully spun within 24 hours  30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alstom in India today announced a major milestone that it achieved when all four 60 MW Francis vertical turbines being installed by Alstom at the Uri II HEP successfully … Read the full press release →

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Mr. Neven Mimica named by Croatia as Commissioner-designate for consumer protection

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Brussels, 30-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr Neven Mimica has today been named by Croatia as Commissioner-designate. President Barroso has met with Mr Mimica and has confirmed his agreement for Mr Mimica’s candidacy. President Barroso has indicated his intention to assign to Mr … Read the full press release →

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