Stem cells develop best in 3D

The research suggests that in the laboratory beta cells can develop better from stem cells in 3D. Photo: Joan Goulley

23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Scientists from The Danish Stem Cell Center (DanStem) at the University of Copenhagen are contributing important knowledge about how stem cells develop best into insulin-producing cells. In the long term this new knowledge can improve diabetes treatment with … Read the full press release

Mergers: Commission approves Glencore’s acquisition of Xstrata, subject to conditions

Brussels, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Xstrata, the world’s fifth largest metals and mining group, by Glencore, the world’s leading metals and thermal coal trader. The clearance is conditional on … Read the full press release

BP Appoints New Upstream Head

23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced the appointment of Lamar McKay as Chief Executive, Upstream. He will take up the position with effect from January 1, 2013.In his new role, McKay will lead BP’s combined Upstream business, comprising the Exploration, Developments … Read the full press release

EU must beef up security and defence, or face decline, say MEPs

23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU and its member states must be able to counter all possible security threats, and respond robustly to conflicts in its neighbourhood, said MEPs in votes on Thursday. They warn that reducing defence budgets and marginalising the … Read the full press release

DIRECTV signs 4-year contract renewal with Kuehne + Nagel to manage logistics operations in the U.S.

Contract extension further boosts strategic relationship New Jersey / USA, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — DIRECTV has awarded a new 4-year contract to Kuehne + Nagel to manage its U.S. warehousing operations and inbound international transportation. This contract is both a renewal and … Read the full press release

BMW i Ventures announces strategic investment in award winning mobility app company Embark. Further increasing freedom of individual mobility through innovative mobility services

New York, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The BMW Group is expanding development of innovative mobility services under the sub-brand BMW i. The company’s venture capital entity BMW i Ventures is announcing a new investment in the mobile technology company Embark, further increasing the … Read the full press release

Commission takes Belgium to Court for failing to issue biometric passports with fingerprints

Brussels, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — More than three years after the deadline was set for issuing biometric passports with fingerprints, Belgium still fails to comply with this requirement.As a result, the Commission has today referred the country to the Court of Justice of the EU, requesting Belgium to speed-up the … Read the full press release

Airbus extends RFID part-marking across all its aircraft families

Efficient and error-proof identification of aircraft components Blagnac,  23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Airbus has become the first commercial aircraft manufacturer to deploy Radio-Frequency-Identification (RFID) part-marking to aircraft components on all its aircraft families. This innovation, which will bring value-chain visibility, error-proof identification … Read the full press release

MEPs vote to give rules against cruel shark practice extra bite

Wholesale shop keeper displaying a shark fin

23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Never mind what the popular Jaws films will have you believe: people pose a greater threat to sharks then they to us. Several shark species have been pushed to the brink of extinction due to fin hunters cutting … Read the full press release

New study to investigate headshaking in horses

23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Headshaking syndrome is when a horse shakes or jerks its head uncontrollably for no apparent reason. There are striking clinical similarities between facial pain syndromes in people, most notably trigeminal neuralgia, and headshaking in horses. Although some progress … Read the full press release

Mersch appointed to the executive board of the ECB

Brussels, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Council today adopted a decision appointing Yves Mersch to the executive board of the European Central Bank for a term of eight years as from 15 December. He will succeed José Manuel González-Páramo, who completed his … Read the full press release

Daimler verleiht European Carrier Awards 2012

Daimler verleiht European Carrier Awards 2012

European Carrier Award Pkw 2012: Akkermann Transporte Spedition Braase ist Preisträger des European Carrier Award Lkw Most Innovative Supplier Award geht an Vega International Car Transport & Logistic Dr. Holger Scherr, Leiter Weltweite Transportlogistik, Daimler AG: „Gemeinsam haben wir ein … Read the full press release

Rationale and principles for Financial Union

Speech by Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, at the 22nd Frankfurt European Banking Congress, Frankfurt am Main, 23 November 2012 Frankfurt am Main, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Lord Mayor Feldmann, Dear Mr. Blessing, Dear Mr. Fitschen, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a … Read the full press release

Krka has presented its operating results for the first nine months of 2012

Novo mesto, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Management Board of Krka, d. d. held a press conference today presenting to the public the results of the Krka Group and the Krka Company for the first nine months of 2012, which the Krka … Read the full press release

Electronic money: Commission asks Court of Justice to fine Belgium for not implementing EU rules

Brussels, 23-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has decided to refer Belgium to the Court of Justice of the EU for failing to implement the Directive on the taking up, pursuit and prudential supervision of the business of electronic money institutions. The Commission has … Read the full press release

DSM to acquire Fortitech to strengthen human nutrition business

DSM to acquire Fortitech to strengthen human nutrition business

DSM (NYSE Euronext: DSM KON) to acquire Fortitech for total enterprise value of USD 634 million (about €495 million) in cash Fortitech expected 2013 net sales: about USD 270 million, with EBITDA of about USD 70 million, including synergies and … Read the full press release

New VELUX roof window wins design award

22-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The new generation of remote-controlled roof windows from the VELUX Group has been awarded the Design Award at Ingeniørens Produktpris 2012. One of the reasons for the Danish trade magazine’s selection was that VELUX INTEGRA® roof window allows … Read the full press release

Driving licences: Commission proposes reduced fine for Cyprus

Brussels, 22-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission decided today to amend its decision referring Cyprus to the European Court of Justice for not fully transposing the Directive on driving licences. Since the previous court referral decision in June (IP/12/642), Cyprus has notified … Read the full press release

Starke Leistung: Daimler-Auszubildende auch in diesem Jahr als Landesbeste von der IHK ausgezeichnet

Landesbeste Auszubildende aus dem Mercedes-Benz Werk Sindelfingen und der Mercedes-Benz Niederlassung Stuttgart geehrt Wilfried Porth, Personalvorstand und Arbeitsdirektor bei Daimler: „Um unseren Kunden täglich Fahrzeuge aus Produktion und Service in bester Qualität liefern zu können, setzen wir auf eine top-ausgebildete … Read the full press release

ABLV Bank results in Q3 2012

Riga, Latvia, 22-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Q3 2012 was very successful for ABLV Group. The business volume and all major performance indicators continued to grow. The bank’s profit amounted to LVL 10.9 million (EUR 15.4 million). In Q3 we continued gradually substituting long-term … Read the full press release