Eni awarded 4 exploration licenses in the Barents Sea, offshore Norway

This success in the Norwegian upstream confirms Eni’s commitment to a region with a high potential for exploration where Eni has recently announced the important oil discoveries of Skrugard (2011) and Havis (2012), now renamed as Johan Castberg. San Donato … Read the full press release

Europe’s largest spaceship Albert Einstein reached the International Space Station on 15 June

17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ESA’s fourth Automated Transfer Vehicle, Albert Einstein, completed a flawless rendezvous with the International Space Station on 15 June when it docked smoothly with orbital outpost at 14:07 GMT (16:07 CEST). The Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) is now connected … Read the full press release

DCNS presentes its maritime safety & security software expertise and its marine renewable energies’ strategy

17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — DCNS has developed considerable expertise in maritime safety & security (MSS) software to improve the efficiency of maritime rescue missions, shipping traffic management and pollution prevention and control. DCNS also positions itself as a world leader in … Read the full press release

Porsche Driver’s Selection launches a special “50 Years of 911” collection

Stuttgart, 17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — For 50 years, the 911 has been the heart of the Porsche brand. Few other automobiles can look back on such a long tradition and this level of continuity. Since it was first unveiled at the International … Read the full press release

New Magneti Marelli Automotive Lighting plant opens in Tennessee, United States

17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new Magneti Marelli Automotive Lighting plant for the production of headlamps and rear lights was inaugurated yesterday in Pulaski, Tenn. This is the first lighting production plant in the United States, further strengthening an already established … Read the full press release

Newcastle University archaeologists, volunteers start Maryport Roman Temples excavation

17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A team of archaeologists and volunteers led by Newcastle University’s Professor Ian Haynes with site director Tony Wilmott, has started work in Maryport until 22 July. This is the third year they have excavated at this important Roman … Read the full press release

Androulla VASSILIOU Speech at the European Heritage Awards Ceremony in Athens

Androulla VASSILIOU – Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth European Heritage Awards Ceremony/Athens, Odeion of Herodes Atticus,  17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Your excellence Mr President of the Republic, Your Royal Highness, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen … Read the full press release

2013 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards Winners Announced in Athens

Brussels / Athens, 17-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The winners of the 2013 European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards will be honoured this evening at a ceremony in Athens in the presence of Karolos Papoulias, the President of Greece, Androulla Vassiliou, … Read the full press release

Geneva Observatory in Switzerland helped Astronomers discover whole new class of stars using the Swiss 1.2-metre Euler telescope

Minute variations in brightness reveal whole new class of stars 15-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Astronomers using the Swiss 1.2-metre Euler telescope at ESO’s La Silla Observatory in Chile have found a new type of variable star. The discovery was based on … Read the full press release

Magneti Marelli’s Suspension Systems won Vehicle Dynamics International’s “Supplier of the Year” award

Award presented for its research in ultra light materials for suspension applications 15-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Magneti Marelli’s Suspension Systems business line took home the “Supplier of the Year” award given out by the magazine Vehicle Dynamics International during the ceremony held the … Read the full press release

EU to attend the G8 summit in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland on 17-18 June 2013

Brussels, 15-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  This year’s G8 summit will take place in Lough Erne in Northern Ireland and will be chaired by UK Prime Minister David Cameron. The European Union is a full member of the G8 and is represented … Read the full press release

Attica Bank S.A. Greece Invitation to the General Meeting 28.06.2013

NOTICE OF THE ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF COMMON SHAREHOLDERS Athens, 15-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pursuant to the provisions of Law 2190/1920 (“Companies Act”) and of Law 2396/1996 on dematerialized shares, and to the Bank’s Articles of Association (Articles 33 and 34) … Read the full press release

Porsche-Go-Kart: At the wheel of a sporty machine – from the age of five

Porsche Driver‘s Selection – Go-Kart with Pedal Drive Stuttgart, 14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the wheel of a sporty machine – from the age of five. This challenge is child‘s play with the new Go-Kart from the Porsche Driver’s Selection. The Go-Kart, … Read the full press release

EU Health Prize for Journalists seeks to reward excellence in health journalism, now open to 28 European countries

Brussels, 14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the virtual doors swing open to journalists from across the EU wishing to participate in the annual EU Health Prize for Journalists. Winners can pick up EU-wide recognition and cash prizes for excellence in health journalism, … Read the full press release

Klöckner & Co Q1 2013 results announced

Turnover down 11.4% to 1.6 million tons and sales down 16.5% to approximately €1.6 billion Gross profit of €303 million down 11.9% on the prior-year figure (€344 million) due to lower turnover and prices; gross profit margin improved from 17.7% … Read the full press release

EBRD’s new strategy for FYR Macedonia to help the country integrate into regional and global markets

14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD has adopted a new strategy for FYR Macedonia which sets out the Bank’s priorities for the country. The strategy aims at supporting the country’s integration into regional and global markets through the Bank’s investments and other activities, … Read the full press release

CFM International célèbre un million d’heures de vol avec Air Arabia

La flotte de moteurs CFM56-5B d’Air Arabia reçoit la qualification TRUEngine Sharjah, Emirats Arabes Unis, 14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lors d’une cérémonie exceptionnelle, Air Arabia et CFM International ont célébré le premier million d’heures de vol de la flotte de moteurs … Read the full press release

OTEplc and DCNS team up to develop Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion and Sea Water District Systems Worldwide

14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY PLC (OTEplc) and DCNS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop and build Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), Sea Water District Cooling (SDC) and Sea Water Air Conditioning (SWAC) systems in … Read the full press release

EC approves proposed acquisition of Intermec by Honeywell, both of the United States

Brussels, 14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Intermec by Honeywell, both of the United States. Intermec is a manufacturer and supplier of barcode scanners, scanning engines and ruggedised mobile computers … Read the full press release

Twelve new Heads of EU Delegations appointed by High Representative Catherine Ashton

Brussels, 14-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, announced today the appointment of twelve new Heads of EU Delegations. Gordon Kricke has been appointed Head of … Read the full press release