Die Deutsche Bundesbank erweitert ihr Datenangebot über inländische Investmentfonds

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bereits seit den 1980er Jahren stellt die Bundesbank aggregierte Daten für die Analyse des Umfangs und der Struktur der deutschen Investmentfondsbranche zur Verfügung. Das stetig wachsende Interesse an zuverlässigen Daten über inländische Investmentfonds ist der großen Bedeutung … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government

EASA updates European roadmap to tackle aviation safety risks

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has just released an updated roadmap to tackle key aviation safety risks. Released in a document known as the European Aviation Safety Plan (EASp), 86 key safety actions to tackle operational, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, European Union, Government, Security & Safety, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

BP Announces US District Court’s Acceptance of Plea Resolving All Criminal Claims Against Company Relating to Deepwater Horizon Accident

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced that the US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has accepted the company’s plea resolving all federal criminal charges against the company stemming from the Deepwater Horizon accident, oil spill, and response. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Law, United Kingdom

Orange, a partner of African football, supports the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

The Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013 tournament will kick-off tomorrow in Johannesburg, South Africa. Orange is once again the official partner of this major sporting event, the largest of its kind in Africa. In addition to its … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Non Profit, Sports, Technology, Telecom

SolidWorks World 2013 Highlights Innovations in Aerospace, Robotics, and Education

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Keynote sessions will inspire attendees to “Design Without Limits” WALTHAM, MA, USA,  1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Education, France, Technology

EASA strongly opposes disinformation campaign on Flight Time Limitations

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today expressed its strong disagreement with the current disinformation campaign organised throughout Europe by the European Cockpit Association on the Agency’s proposal to amend the current EU rules on flight and … Read the full press release →

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METRO GROUP increases sales 2012 and confirms EBIT guidance

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Sales of METRO GROUP grew by 2.3% adjusted for the disposals of Makro UK and Saturn France EBIT guidance for 2012 confirmed: EBIT before special items of around € 2 billion expected Q4 sales of Media-Saturn in Germany grew by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Retail

El Presidente de Banco Santander, Emilio Botín: “Tenemos la confianza de que estamos cerca de un cambio de ciclo”

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

“El beneficio antes de provisiones alcanzó 23.559 millones de euros, lo que sitúa a Banco Santander como el tercer banco del mundo y muestra la capacidad de generación de beneficios que tiene el grupo una vez se normalice el nivel … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Spain

Rolls-Royce installs world’s most powerful marine gas turbine into new aircraft carrier

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has this week successfully completed the installation of the first MT30 gas turbine into the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, at Babcock’s Rosyth shipyard in Scotland. The MT30, at … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

Nomination de Jean RICHARD DE LATOUR au sein du groupe Carrefour

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Boulogne-Billancourt, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jean RICHARD DE LATOUR a rejoint le groupe Carrefour le 2 janvier en qualité de Directeur des Etudes, de l’Innovation et des Affaires Publiques. Ancien élève de l’Ecole nationale d’administration, Jean RICHARD DE LATOUR était auparavant … Read the full press release →

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New Head of BP Russia Appointed

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced the appointment of Michael Townshend as Senior Vice President – Russia BP Group, reporting directly to Bob Dudley, BP Group Chief Executive. Townshend, who is currently BP Regional President, Iraq will take up his … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Russia, United Kingdom

Resultados 2012: Santander obtuvo un beneficio atribuido de 2.205 millones (-59%), tras dotar 18.800 millones y sanear el riesgo inmobiliario en España

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Grupo Santander ha cerrado 2012 con un beneficio atribuido de 2.205 millones de euros, lo que supone un descenso del 59% con respecto a 2011. El beneficio ordinario de 2012 asciende a 5.251 millones de euros, al que … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Spain

Minister of State for European Affairs to present Irish Priorities to the Committee of the Regions

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Minister for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton, will present the Presidency priorities to the Committee of the Regions on 31 January in Brussels. 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton will appear before the Committee of the Regions on … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Ireland, Politics

EDF: Nouvelle étape dans la construction de l’EPR en Chine : fin de l’installation des composants lourds de Taishan 1

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Un partenariat réussi avec l’électricien chinois CGNPC 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A l’occasion de sa visite ce jour sur le site nucléaire de Taishan (province du Guangdong), Mme Nicole Bricq, Ministre du Commerce Extérieur, accompagnée de Luc Oursel, Président du Directoire … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology

Speech – Labour market: Cinderella of EU recovery strategy?

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

László ANDOR – European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion European Trade Union Institute conference “European labour markets in (the) crisis: Is there light at the end of the tunnel?” Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is … Read the full press release →

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300 000 clients choisissent chaque jour le réseau Total Access

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Plus de 300 stations Total Access déjà ouvertes Objectif 600 stations fin 2013 Paris, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Fin décembre, Total inaugurait sa 300ème station-service Total Access. Lancé il y a un peu plus d’un an, le réseau Total Access se … Read the full press release →

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IATA and European Aviation Partners Launch European Action Plan for Preventing Runway Excursions

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) joined with 16 other aviation stakeholder organizations in developing a European Action Plan for the Prevention of Runway Excursions. The goal is to reduce the occurrence of one of the most … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, European Union, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

The EU confirms its pledge of € 50 million to support an African-led peace operation (AFISMA)

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Andrís Piebalgs – European Commissioner for Development AFISMA Donor Conference Mali/Addis Ababa Addis Ababa, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I have the honour of leading the delegation of the European Union at this special conference. But above all I have come today to deliver … Read the full press release →

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Angola Production Starts at BP-Operated PSVM Project

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sociedade Nacional de Combustíveis de Angola (Sonangol E.P.), as the concessionaire, BP Exploration Angola, as the operator, and the partners of Block 31, today announced that production from the PSVM development area in Block 31, offshore Angola, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, United Kingdom

Illicit drugs: EU report unveils new worrying trends in smuggling and consumption

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Europe is entering an important new era in the supply and demand for illicit drugs — a development which is challenging current policies and responses. This is according to the first joint EU drug markets report from the European Monitoring Centre for … Read the full press release →

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