“Feeding the World” Voedselconferentie in het Hilton ‘mist de boot’

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Op 30 januari vindt de conferentie “Feeding the World” plaats in het Amsterdamse Hilton hotel. Op deze controversiële bijeenkomst van het tijdschrift The Economist, waar  de industriële landbouw als oplossing van de wereldhonger gepresenteerd wordt, staat prinses … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Food & Beverage, Media, Netherlands, Non Profit, Society

CBI comments on launch of new Government Commissioning Academy

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI commented on the launch of a new public sector Commissioning Academy. Jim Bligh, CBI Head of Public Services Reform, said: “This initiative could help public sector leaders to respond more effectively to the increasing demand for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Society, United Kingdom

SPEECH – Milano, campagna Europea sulla direttiva per i ritardi di pagamento

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Antonio TAJANI – Vicepresidente della Commissione europea, responsabile per l’Industria e l’Imprenditoria Rappresentanza a Milano della Commissione / Milano Milano, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — INTRODUZIONE Dopo aver aperto a Roma il 5 ottobre la campagna europea voluta da Parlamento e Commissione Ue sull’attuazione della … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Italy, Politics, Small Business, Society

Cassidian supplies IT infrastructure for NATO Headquarters

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Full acceptance of the systems took place without limitation Expanded and modernised IT infrastructure for 3,000 users Friedrichshafen, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has delivered and installed the turnkey IT infrastructure to the NATO sites in Brunssum (NL), Heidelberg, Ramstein and Wesel, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Germany, Government, Security & Safety, Technology

CBI responds to FSA report on interest rate swap mis-selling

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI commented on a Financial Services Authority (FSA) report on interest rate swap mis-selling. Matthew Fell, CBI Director for Competitive Markets, said: “The mis-selling of interest rate products was unacceptable. “Any small business that has been mis-sold … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Insurance, Investment, Society, United Kingdom

SNS REAAL COMPOSITION EXECUTIVE BOARD AND SUPERVISORY BOARD AS PER 1 FEBRUARY

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the announcement of the departure of the CEO, CFRO and Chairman of the Supervisory Board at SNS REAAL NV, the other members of the Executive Board and Supervisory Board decided to remain in their current positions to ensure … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Netherlands

Council conclusions on Mali

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted the following conclusions: “1. Recalling its conclusions of 17 January 2013, the European Union reiterates its strong and continued commitment to the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Mali. In this context, and in … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Ombudsman: Mario Draghi’s membership of Group of Thirty does not undermine ECB independence

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P. Nikiforos Diamandouros – European Ombudsman 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has rejected a complaint that the independence, reputation, and integrity of the European Central Bank (ECB) are undermined by its President’s membership of the Group of Thirty. This … Read the full press release →

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EIB and ICAF sign agreement to finance SMEs in Cantabria

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a EUR 50 million loan to the Instituto de Finanzas de Cantabria (ICAF) mainly for financing the investment projects of the region’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This EIB loan will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Small Business, Spain

Banque Populaire cède le Maxi Banque Populaire V à Dona Bertarelli et son écurie de course Spindrift racing

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Le 17 janvier dernier, la Banque Populaire a réaffirmé son engagement dans la voile jusqu’en 2016 et annoncé saparticipation à la prochaine Route du Rhum 2014 sur le Maxi Solo Banque Populaire VII. Dans le cadre de … Read the full press release →

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Taoiseach to represent EU Presidency in “Four Presidents” meeting

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4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Taoiseach Enda Kenny will represent the Presidency of the Council of the European Union at a meeting of Europe’s “Four Presidents” on Monday 4 February, to discuss the EU’s multiannual budget. Negotiations on the budget will resume … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics

Address by High Representative Catherine Ashton at the panel: What future for the Euro-Atlantic security community? Munich Security Conference, Munich, 2nd February 2013

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Brussels, 4-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I am delighted to be here today. And as a woman, it is a special pleasure to see so many women in the audience. Mr Vice President, it is a special pleasure to listen to you … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Defence, European Union, Germany, Government, Politics, Security & Safety, Society

Statement by the spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on the meetings with President Nikolić and President Jahjaga

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Brussels, 2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission Catherine Ashton issued the following statement today: “High Representative Catherine Ashton has invited to Brussels President Nikolić and … Read the full press release →

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CBI comments on NAO Financial Sustainability of Local Authorities Report

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2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The CBI commented on a National Audit Office Financial Sustainability of Local Authorities report. Jim Bligh, CBI Head of Public Services reform, said: “As part of necessary deficit reduction, local authorities are operating with reduced budgets so … Read the full press release →

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Rio Tinto impairments and management changes

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2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rio Tinto expects to recognise a non-cash impairment charge of approximately US$14 billion (post tax) in its 2012 full year results. These impairments include an amount of approximately US$3 billion relating to Rio Tinto Coal Mozambique (RTCM), … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom

RESIGNATION ANNOUNCEMENT RONALD LATENSTEIN, FERENCE LAMP AND ROB ZWARTENDIJK AT SNS REAAL

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Utrecht, 2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SNS REAAL NV announces that its Executive Board members Messrs Ronald Latenstein, CEO, and Ference Lamp, CFRO, and Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Mr Rob Zwartendijk, resign from their respective positions. Reason for this decision is that … Read the full press release →

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TÜV Rheinland: Course of Expansion Continued in 2012

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2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — TÜV Rheinland again posted good results in 2012, owing to the very dynamic growth recorded in previous years. Revenues generated by the global test service provider climbed well above EUR 1.5 billion for the first time with … Read the full press release →

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BP Starts Production from New Valhall Platform in Norwegian North Sea

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2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced the successful start-up of oil production from new facilities at the Valhall field in the southern part of the Norwegian North Sea. Production started on 26 January.“The Valhall Re-Development Project is another significant milestone … Read the full press release →

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Astrium 2012: a year of successes and transformation

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Provisional estimated turnover for 2012 was 5.8 billion euros, a rise of 17% despite an increasingly competitive environment Promising contracts and the successful integration of Vizada reflect the growing strength of Astrium Services A new world record for reliability as … Read the full press release →

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Sosh upgrades its monthly plans with unlimited calls for €9,90 and 3GB internet usage for €19,90

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2-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Starting 1st February, the €9.90 monthly plan will include unlimited calls. Customers will still have unlimited access to Facebook and Twitter via the MyFriends link. The €19.90 monthly plan now comes with an extra 1Gb of internet … Read the full press release →

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