The European Union and its Member States move to improve conservation measures for Polar Bears

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8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union and its Member States announced today (Thursday 7th March), at the 16th meeting of the Parties to the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) that it was tabling a new proposal … Read the full press release →

Posted in Environment, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics, Society

Icelandic and EU local authorities join forces for Iceland’s road to Europe

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Brussels, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The newly-established Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) between the Committee of the Regions (CoR) and Icelandic local authorities held its inaugural meeting today in Reykjavík, Iceland. The JCC, which brings together local and regional representatives from the EU Member States … Read the full press release →

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

Sir Peter Mansfield autobiography tells his story of MRI

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8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the age of 15 he was told he didn’t have the qualifications to become a scientist. Today Sir Peter Mansfield, from The University of Nottingham, holds a Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine for his role … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, Society, United Kingdom

Karel De Gucht: EU-Vietnam Trade Negotiations: Renovation and Openness

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Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics and Public Administration / Hanoi, Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam,  8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Professors, Students, Ladies and gentlemen, More open economies and more open societies are the reality of today’s world. Faster and radically innovative communications … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics

New Composition of the Board of Directors of Sanofi

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Paris, France, 8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At its meeting held on March 5, 2013, the Board of Directors of Sanofi decided to propose the appointment of a new independent Director, Mrs. Fabienne Lecorvaisier, during the General Shareholders’ meeting of May 3, 2013. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Healthcare, Management, Pharma & Biotech

Štefan Füle welcomed the deal on Ljubljanska Banka (Slovenia-Croatia)

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Brussels,  8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy Štefan Füle welcomed the news from Ljubljana and Zagreb that a mutually acceptable solution to the Ljubljanska Banka issue has been found. “I consider this to be a good … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics, Slovenia

Nuclear safety in Europe – Two years after Fukushima

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Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Immediately after the accident in the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan on March 11, 2011, the European Union decided to reassess the level of nuclear safety in all nuclear power plants in the EU. This was the first … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Security & Safety, Technology

The Royal Saudi Air Force has formally inducted into service the Airbus Military A330 MRTT new generation tanker/transport aircraft

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Royal Saudi Air Force accepts Airbus Military A330 MRTT into fleet Madrid, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khaled bin Sultan dedicated the aircraft at a ceremony at Riyadh Airbase on 25 February. The aircraft is the first of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Spain

EU citizens think more women in power in developing countries would make a positive difference

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Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the eve of International Women’s Day 2013, a new Eurobarometer shows that 78% of Europeans think that having more women in positions of political power in developing countries would ‘make things better’. In fact, over three … Read the full press release →

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

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one ATR 42-600, MSN 1004 to Seacons Trading Pte. Ltd.

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7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing and financing of commercial jet and turboprop aircraft. NAC is the largest turboprop lessor in the world. The company provides aircraft … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Denmark, Financial, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

Commission proposes €3.9 million from Globalisation Fund to help former tobacco workers in Austria

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Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to provide Austria with €3.9 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 270 workers made redundant by Austria Tabak GmbH and by 14 suppliers and downstream producers with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government

Gleich zwei Projektentwicklungen der STRABAG Real Estate preisverdächtig

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MILANEO Stuttgart für MIPIM-Award und Forum Mittelrhein Koblenz für immobilienmanager.AWARD nominiert 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Für die Kölner STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE), eine der bundesweit größten Projektentwicklungsgesellschaften, beginnt das Frühjahr möglicherweise gleich mit zwei renommierten Auszeichnungen der Immobilienbranche: MILANEO in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Awards, Construction, Germany, Real Estate

UGent: Chinees bezoek aan de faculteit Diergeneeskunde

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7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Momenteel is een Chinese delegatie op bezoek in Oost-Vlaanderen in het kader van een project van de provincie en de faculteit Diergeneeskunde van de UGent om het bekende Belgisch witblauw runderras (BWB) te promoten in China. Drie … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, Healthcare, Science

Mobile World Congress: Nokia announced plans to extend high-end innovations to more people in more markets

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– Nokia Lumia 720 and Nokia Lumia 520 deliver high-end Lumia innovation to more affordable price points – Nokia 105 and the Nokia 301 add aspirational Lumia experiences to mobile phones – HERE expands its reach – Developers gain access to exclusive Nokia technology – Nokia and Microsoft sharpen focus … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Internet & Online, Marketing, Spain, Technology, Telecom

LIKE! Mag: New Mystery-Magazine from Burda France

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Line-extension of the successful crime stories title “Le Nouveau Détective” Munich, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mystery and crime on a bi-monthly basis offers Burda’s new magazine LIKE! Mag launched today, March 6th 2013. It will contain investigative articles as well … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, Germany, Marketing, Media

The European Commission proposed €3.6 million from Globalisation Fund for former workers of Agile S.r.l. in Italy

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Employment: Commission proposes €3.6 million from Globalisation Fund for former workers of Agile S.r.l. in Italy Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to provide Italy with €3.6 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Italy, Society, Technology

Contemporary lighting art by Zumtobel at the Kunstkammer Wien

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One of Austria’s most important cultural projects is the reopening of the Kunstkammer (cabinet of art) in Vienna.  Zumtobel was able to make an essential contribution ensuring the state-of-the-art presentation of this unique collection by providing a very special lighting … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Austria, Electronics & Machinery

Environment: What should we do about plastic waste? New Green Paper opens EU-wide reflection

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Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Plastic has become an unavoidable material in our modern world. Plastics are versatile and durable, but this durability can make disposal problematic. A Green Paper published by the European Commission today aims to launch a structured discussion … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, European Union, Government, Society

VTB stock was upgraded to Quote List A, 1st level (A1 MICEX) on the Moscow Exchange

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7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 28 February 2013, VTB stock was upgraded to Quote List A, 1st level (A1 MICEX) on the Moscow Exchange. A1 is the top level quotation list on MICEX. The stock included in this list is eligible for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Russia

Skanska invests EUR 46 M in Green Court Bucharest office project in Bucharest, Romania

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7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska invests EUR 46 M, about SEK 397 M, in the first building of Green Court Bucharest office project located in Bucharest, Romania. The investment comprises of project phase I and the garage for phase II. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Investment, Real Estate, Romania, Sweden