Veolia and EDF subsidiary Dalkia announced it’s the first energy services company in France to receive ISO 50001 certification for energy management

Posted on 24, July 2013 by

24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Dalkia has confirmed its position as leader in energy efficiency by becoming the first energy services company in France to receive ISO 50001 certification for energy management. The award of this international standard, which concerns energy management … Read the full press release →

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STRABAG Property and Facility Services vermietet rund 3.000m² Lagerfläche in Erfurt

Posted on 24, July 2013 by

Frankfurt (Main), 24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — STRABAG Property and Facility Services hat zu Anfang Juni in Erfurt Mühlweg ca. 3.000 m² einer Logistikimmobilie an die Firma Naturkost Erfurt GmbH vermietet. Der Gebäudekomplex besteht aus einer eingeschossigen Halle sowie einem zweigeschossigen Bürogebäude … Read the full press release →

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Credit insurer Atradius released report on what can make or break export ventures to Mexico

Posted on 24, July 2013 by

Amsterdam, 24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — As economic problems persist throughout much of the industrialised world, a report published this week gives exporters an insight into how they can profit by setting their sights on the many opportunities of trading with Mexico. … Read the full press release →

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Thales Alenia Space delivered its 2nd Pressurized Cargo Module (PCM) to Orbital Sciences Corporation for Cygnus spacecraft integration

Posted on 24, July 2013 by

New commercial cargo vehicle for the International Space Station gears up for operation Turin, 24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales Alenia Space has delivered its second Pressurized Cargo Module (PCM) to Orbital Sciences Corporation (NYSE: ORB) for integration in the Cygnus spacecraft … Read the full press release →

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Thales annonce la signature d’un accord relatif au Contrat de Génération

Posted on 24, July 2013 by

Signé à l’unanimité des organisations syndicales représentatives, cet accord favorise la transmission des savoirs et des compétences entre les générations Neuilly sur Seine, 24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales annonce la signature d’un accord relatif au Contrat de Génération. Signé en présence … Read the full press release →

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Romande Energie Holding SA and Holdigaz SA announced cross-shareholding deal

Posted on 24, July 2013 by

Romande Energie Holding SA (REH) has ceded treasury shares equivalent to 2.5% of share capital to Holdigaz SA and, at the same time, acquired a 2.5% interest in Holdigaz SA, equally through shares held in treasury. This cross-shareholding is indicative … Read the full press release →

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SCC for first time able to offer technology to UK universities through the National Desktop and Notebook agreement (NDNA)

Posted on 24, July 2013 by

24-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — SCC has announced that for the first time, it is now able to provide UK universities with a range of hardware and related services through the National Desktop and Notebook agreement (NDNA). The news follows this month’s … Read the full press release →

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Alpiq announced it divested its shareholding in Romande Energie Holding SA

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Following a cross-shareholding agreement between Romande Energie Holding SA (hereinafter referred to as REH, securities number: HREN, ISIN: CH0025607331) and Holdigaz SA, REH yesterday exercised the remaining call option to repurchase its own shares. Alpiq will thus … Read the full press release →

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BT Wi-fi signed 5-year partnership with Young and Co.’s Brewery plc to provide free BT Wi-fi at 140 Young’s and Geronimo Pubs

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Visitors to Young’s and Geronimo pubs are set to get free wi-fi, following a new five year partnership between Young and Co.’s Brewery plc and BT Wi-fi. The new service will be rolled out to 140 pubs … Read the full press release →

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New EU lobbying report reveals MEPs code of conduct failing to prevent potential conflicts of interest

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The new code of conduct for MEPs is failing to prevent potential conflicts of interest in a number of specific cases, finds a new report released today. The research conducted by Friends of the Earth Europe, Corporate Europe Observatory, … Read the full press release →

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The BBC and BT Sport announce they signed with The Football Association for the FA Cup rights 2014-18

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The BBC and BT Sport have secured a four year shared rights deal that will see both broadcasters become home to The FA Cup from 2014. The Football Association, marking its 150th anniversary this year, confirmed the … Read the full press release →

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The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision issued consultative document on the Liquidity coverage ratio disclosure standards

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has today issued for consultation Liquidity coverage ratio disclosure standards. Following the publication of the LCR standard in January 2013, the Basel Committee indicated its intention to develop associated disclosure standards. Public disclosure improves … Read the full press release →

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Nordea Q2 2013 Results: strengthened customer relations, flat costs and higher capital

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — CEO Christian Clausen’s comments on the results: “In the uncertain macroeconomic environment, we continue to deliver on our plan on income initiatives, cost efficiency and improved capital position. In the second quarter, 23,000 new relationship customers were … Read the full press release →

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Ed. Züblin AG und STRABAG Sportstättenbau GmbH bauen neues Stadion für den VfL Wolfsburg

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

Wolfsburg, 23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Das VfL-Frauenfußball-Bundesligateam, das als Triple-Sieger 2013 Vereinsgeschichte geschrieben hat, und die U23-Mannschaft des VfL Wolfsburg bekommen eine neue Heimspielstätte, die modernsten Anforderungen gerecht wird. Die Ed. Züblin AG, Bereich Niedersachsen, und die STRABAG Sportstättenbau GmbH, Dortmund, … Read the full press release →

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La Banque Postale lance une offre d’assurance santé dédiée aux jeunes à l’étranger

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

Paris, 23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — La Banque Postale complète son offre d’assurance santé avec une offre dédiée aux jeunes partant à l’étranger, pour de courts séjours (stage linguistique, voyage scolaire…) ou pour des séjours longs (échange universitaire, stage, Programme Vacances-Travail, année de … Read the full press release →

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EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG announced plans to shut conventional power plant units with total output of 668MW in Marbach and Walheim

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

Timing depends on review of system relevance by transmission system operators in coordination with Federal Network Agency Karlsruhe, 23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Following extensive reviews of the commercial efficiency of its conventional power plant park, EnBW plans to shut down a … Read the full press release →

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UK CBI Chief Policy Director Katja Hall: EU reform agenda must focus on growth and jobs

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The CBI responded to the publication of the first six reports in the Review of the Balance of Competences examining the UK’s relationship with the EU. Katja Hall, CBI Chief Policy Director, said: “Any EU reform agenda … Read the full press release →

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Rio Tinto’s Mongolian Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine made its first shipment of copper concentrate to China

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh said “A new milestone was reached in Mongolia, with the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine making its first shipment of copper concentrate to China. Our iron ore operations continue their impressive performance, … Read the full press release →

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TeliaSonera AB released its Interim Report for January-June 2013

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Positive organic sales growth and higher margin Second quarter summary Net sales in local currencies, excluding acquisitions and disposals, increased 0.4 percent. In reported currency, net sales decreased 3.9 percent to SEK 25,274 million (26,294). The addressable … Read the full press release →

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Netherlands largest insurance company Achmea and National Federation of Christian Trade Unions to cooperate on personal legal assistance services and non-life insurance

Posted on 23, July 2013 by

Zeist, 23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The CNV (National Federation of Christian Trade Unions in the Netherlands) and Achmea, the largest insurance company of the Netherlands, recently signed a declaration of intent to cooperate on providing personal legal assistance services and … Read the full press release →

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