TeliaSonera: Nomination committee proposes Chairman of the Board

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A unanimous nomination committee proposes Marie Ehrling to be appointed Chairman of TeliaSonera at the Annual General Meeting on April 3, 2013. 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Marie Ehrling was President of TeliaSonera’s Swedish operations between 2002 and 2006. Prior to that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Finland, Internet & Online, Management, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

Commission blows the whistle over inflated football transfer fees and lack of level playing field

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Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Football clubs spend around €3 billion a year on player transfers, but very little of this money trickles down to smaller clubs or the amateur game, according to a European Commission study published today. The number of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Society, Sports

Significant lessor order for Airbus’ newest, most fuel efficient aircraft

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ALC orders 25 A350 XWBs and firms up options for 14 A321neo aircraft Blagnac,  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Air Lease Corporation (ALC), the Los Angeles based aircraft leasing company has signed a contract for 25 A350 XWB Family aircraft, consisting of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

BERLINALE 2013: INTERNATIONAL JURY

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7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With WONG Kar Wai serving as Jury President, the International Jury will decide who will receive the Golden Bear and Silver Bears of the 2013 Berlinale Competition. The other members of the International Jury will be Susanne Bier, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, Germany, Media, Society

Investing in our future: Good examples of EU funded projects

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The European Union budget is relatively small (around 1% of EU GNI), but it can make a big difference. Around 94% of the European Union budget supports researchers, businesses, farmers, regions, young people and many others. Brussels, 7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Too … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Automotive, Belgium, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Small Business, Society, Technology

EU Cybersecurity plan to protect open internet and online freedom and opportunity

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Brussels,  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission, together with the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has published a cybersecurity strategy alongside a Commission proposed directive on network and information security (NIS). The cybersecurity strategy – “An … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law, Security & Safety, Technology

Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications: Faster video streaming

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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