Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications: Faster video streaming

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

In the smartphones and tablet era, more and more users are watching videos on the move – with a resulting strain on mobile networks. The combination of the HEVC video compression standard with LTE brings networks welcome relief. 7-2-2013 — … Read the full press release →

Posted in Germany, Internet & Online, Science, Technology, Telecom

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Valeo’s Comfort Access Mechanisms business by Japanese auto parts manufacturer U-Shin

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Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the French company Valeo SA’s Comfort Access Mechanisms business (“CAM”) by U-Shin Ltd. of Japan. CAM manufactures and distributes products that facilitate vehicle access … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Law, Technology

Neste Oil to invest EUR 65 million in enhancing gasoline production at Porvoo

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Neste Oil to invest EUR 65 million in enhancing gasoline production at Porvoo 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Neste Oil has decided to build an isomerization unit at its Porvoo refinery. The investment, valued at approx. EUR 65 million, is intended to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Finland, Investment

Statement by EC, ECB and IMF on the ninth review mission to Ireland

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Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Staff teams from the European Commission (EC), European Central Bank (ECB), and International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited Dublin during January 29–February 7, 2013 for the ninth review of the government’s economic programme and met with a range … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Ireland

Budget 2014-2020: Don’t sacrifice EU’s future to the current crisis, say MEPs

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7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU member states must not use the economic crisis as a pretext to force austerity upon the EU until 2020, MEPs warned in a debate on Wednesday. The EU needs a budget that is flexible enough to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics

Telenor signs with UNI Global Union

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Today Telenor ASA signed an agreement with UNI Global Union, the voice of 20 million service sector workers around the world, in order to establish a platform and framework for dialogue between UNI and Telenor on fundamental labor rights. Telenor … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Law, Norway, Society, Technology, Telecom

Parliament backs law to tone down harmful traffic noise

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7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Noise limits for cars would be tightened to protect public health, under a draft law voted in Parliament on Wednesday. MEPs also recommended introducing labels to inform consumers about new cars’ noise levels and adding sound to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Environment, European Union, Government, Law, Transportation & Logistics

NAC delivers one Dash 8 Q400, MSN 4058 to Eznis Airways, Mongolia

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Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased one Dash 8 Q400, MSN 4058 to Eznis Airways, Mongolia. 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide sale, purchasing … Read the full press release →

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

The EU must fight poaching of endangered animals

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7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU should lead international support to stop poaching of elephants and rhinos and call on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) to end secret ballots, the European Parliament … Read the full press release →

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

Federal Councillor Doris Leuthard at the celebration of the grid transfer

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7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 3 January 2013, Swissgrid and the previous owners reached a significant milestone in Switzerland’s power history: the Swiss transmission grid was successfully transferred to Swissgrid. To duly celebrate this occasion, Swissgrid organised an evening event on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Government, Politics, Switzerland

MEPs: Quicker access to cheaper medicines

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7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Patients should have quicker access to cheaper “generic” medicines, according to MEPs voting on a draft law on Wednesday. The draft rules will require authorities to meet new deadlines and transparency requirements on pricing and reimbursement. “It … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Law, Pharma & Biotech, Politics, Society

Thales: Appointments on the Group Executive Committee

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Neuilly-sur-Seine, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jean-Bernard Lévy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Thales, has appointed or confirmed in their position the following persons, as members of the Group Executive Committee. Patrice Caine, Senior Executive Vice-President, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Performance … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Management, Security & Safety

Commission welcomes vote of European Parliament supporting its proposal for a new Common Fisheries Policy

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Strasbourg, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission welcomes today’s vote of the European Parliament on the Commission’s proposal for a new Common Fisheries Policy (CFP). With this vote the Parliament is paving the way for negotiations with the Council with a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Environment, European Union, France, Government, Politics, Society

New Director for Alpiq Hydro Ticino SA

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7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Andrea Papina from the canton of Ticino will take over the position of Director of Alpiq Hydro Ticino SA. He will replace Alfredo Baldi who led the company based in Airolo (TI) for the past twelve years. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Switzerland

Joint Statement on the International Day against Female Genital Mutilation

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Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the occasion of the International Day of Zero Tolerance against Female Genital Mutilation (6 February 2013) High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission Catherine Ashton, Vice-President Viviane Reding, … Read the full press release →

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

BT GROUP PLC RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2012

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BT Group plc (BT.L) today announced its results for the third quarter and nine months to 31 December 2012.  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ian Livingston, Chief Executive, commenting on the results, said: “Our fibre plans are helping to make the UK … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

European Investment Bank and Commerzbank agree on new global loan

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7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is again making substantial loans available for companies from Germany’s Mittelstand. To this end it today concluded a financing agreement covering 400 million euros with Commerzbank in Frankfurt. The new funding framework … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Investment, Small Business

Saving Pompeii with the help of regional funds: a model for Italy and Campania

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Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Regional Affairs Commissioner Johannes Hahn will today launch the start of work to help save the world renowned UNESCO site of Pompeii in the Italian region of Campania. Using €41.8 million of EU Regional Funds (ERDF), … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Italy, Society

Per-Arne Blomquist appointed acting President and CEO of TeliaSonera

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7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — As Lars Nyberg has decided to leave his position as President and CEO of TeliaSonera, the Board of Directors has appointed Per-Arne Blomquist as acting President and CEO. TeliaSonera AB discloses the information provided herein pursuant to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Management, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

EuroparlTV signs 150th partnership with European media platform

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7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EuroparlTV has signed its 150th partnership in Strasbourg today, with the Cyprus News Agency. The partnerships are aimed at informing citizens about the activities of the European Parliament with the aid of reports from EuroparlTV. More partners … Read the full press release →

Posted in Cyprus, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Media