Commission adopts a European Retail Action Plan and consults on unfair trading practices

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Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today adopted a European Retail Action Plan and a Green Paper on unfair trading practices in the business-to-business food and non-food supply chain. The retail and wholesale services sector is one of the most important … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Retail

Orange launches Orange Horizons to seek out new business opportunities outside its operator footprint

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Orange has launched a new subsidiary called Orange Horizons that aims to seek out new business opportunities in countries where the Group is not already present as a mass-market telecommunications provider. 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Orange has launched a new subsidiary … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, France, Technology, Telecom

Mediation on private copying and reprography levies: António Vitorino presents his Recommendations to Commissioner Barnier

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Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The mediation process on private copying and reprography levies has concluded with the presentation today of the Mediator’s Recommendations to Commissioner Barnier. António Vitorino, former European Commissioner for Justice and Home Affairs, who was entrusted with this task … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Law

Eurocopter España’s first-assembled NH90 helicopter takes flight

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This morning a ceremony was held for the maiden flight of the first NH90 to be assembled by Eurocopter España at its facility in Albacete. The event was attended by María Dolores de Cospedal, President of the Regional Government of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Spain

Antitrust: Commission closes investigation into European Minibulk and Container Feeder cooperatives

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Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has closed an antitrust investigation into two cooperation schemes of ship owners, European Minibulk eG and Container Feeder eG. These two maritime cooperatives established in Germany aimed to coordinate certain activities of the owners … Read the full press release →

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

Rolls-Royce wins new engine support contract in Saudi Arabia

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31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following agreement between the Governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom, under the Saudi British Defence Co-operation Programme, Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a contract to provide support for engines … Read the full press release →

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

European Retail Action Plan and Green Paper on unfair trading practices in the business-to-business food and non-food supply chain – frequently asked questions

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Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — European Retail Action Plan and Green Paper on unfair trading practices in the business-to-business food and non-food supply chain – frequently asked questions What are the existing challenges in the retail sector? Retailers are faced with various … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Food & Beverage, Government, Retail

VimpelCom highlights enhanced strategy for creating value and 2013 – 2015 objectives at Analyst & Investor Day

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Amsterdam, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “VimpelCom Ltd” (“VimpelCom”, “Company” or “Group”) (NYSE: VIP), a leading global provider of telecommunications services, will today present its enhanced business strategy, the Value Agenda 2013 – 2015, at the Company’s annual Analyst & Investor Day in London. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Netherlands, Russia, Technology, Telecom

ECB extends an EU-funded assistance programme with the National Bank of Serbia

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31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the European Central Bank (ECB), together with national central banks of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) and the European Commission, decided to extend the two-year central bank cooperation programme with the National Bank of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Germany, Government, Serbia

European Medicines Agency update on Diane 35 and generics used in the treatment of acne

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31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The French medicines agency announced today its plan to suspend the marketing authorisation for Diane 35 (cyproterone acetate 2 mg, ethinylestradiol 35 micrograms) and its generics for acne treatment in France within three monthscorr. These medicines are … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, France, Government, Healthcare, Law, Pharma & Biotech

EU prepares support to border management in Libya

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Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council today approved the crisis management concept for a possible new civilian Common Security and Defence Policy mission to support capacity building for border management in Libya. European experts are primarily to support Libyan authorities in developing capacity … Read the full press release →

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

Ukraine: First meeting with the new Foreign Minister

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Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, met Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Leonid Kozhara in Brussels late Wednesday. It was their first official meeting since the appointment of Mr Kozhara as the new Foreign Minister and … Read the full press release →

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

Bosch working on hydraulic hybrid for passenger cars

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Alternative powertrain concept planned Cost-effective way of reducing CO2 and consumption Continuation of engineering collaboration with PSA Peugeot Citroën Possible fuel saving of up to 45 percent in urban traffic Robust and service-friendly technology 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the successful introduction … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Technology

New Top Management appointed at Airbus China

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Eric Chen becomes Airbus China President and Rafael Gonzalez-Ripoll, COO Blagnac, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 1st January 2013, Eric Chen has become President of Airbus China, responsible for Airbus’ overall activities in the People’s Republic of China, including business development, commercial … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, France, Management

Gfi Informatique and Orange Business Services sign a decisive agreement to support the enterprises information systems outsourcing and cloud computing adoption

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Gfi Informatique and Orange Business Services have signed a partnership to support enterprises when outsourcing their information systems and adopting cloud computing. It will provide enterprises with a global solution, unique on the market, and managed end-to-end including – on-demand … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

Igor Sechin Elected Chairman of National Oil Consortium BOD

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31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A meeting of the board of directors of the National Oil Consortium was held in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 29. Representatives from consortium members Rosneft, Gazprom Neft, TNK-BP and Lukoil took part in the meeting. Igor Sechin, … Read the full press release →

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

Speech – Building our Digital Single Market: 10 steps to deliver broadband

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Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda CERRE (Centre on Regulation in Europe) Executive Seminar / Brussels Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We are now approaching the mid-point of the digital agenda. It’s a chance to take … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce opens new Service Centre at RAF Marham

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31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has opened its first Service Delivery Centre to support military engines at the Royal Air Force base at Marham in Norfolk, UK. The facility was officially opened today by the Chief … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, Government, Technology, United Kingdom

Background Note EU-India Relations

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Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Background Note EU-India Relations Introduction EU-India diplomatic relations were established in the 1960s, and expanded in 1994 with the Cooperation Agreement that opened the door to political dialogue and economic and sectoral exchanges, which have since evolved … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Politics, Society

Rosneft Reserve Replacement Ratio Exceeds 130%, Hydrocarbon Resources Growth Nears 50%

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31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rosneft reviewed the results of DeGolyer & MacNaughton’s independent audit of its hydrocarbon reserves. Rosneft hydrocarbon reserves as of December 31, 2012: Oil, mln bbl Gas, bcf Oil + gas*, mln BOE SEC classification (U.S. Securities and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Russia