Merkel pitches her revived EU vision to European Parliament

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8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU must find the courage to reform and integrate further, Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel told a full house of MEPs on Wednesday. Outlining her vision for a revamped Union, Ms Merkel stressed the need to protect … Read the full press release →

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Einfach aussteigen und losfliegen: car2go ab sofort auch am Hamburger Flughafen

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car2go Parkplätze am Hamburger Flughafen Anschlussmobilität für über 27.000 Hamburger car2go Kunden Sorgenfrei reisen: car2go fahren, abstellen, einchecken und losfliegen Hamburg, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — car2go, Pionier und Marktführer unter den voll-flexiblen Autovermietsystemen für Ballungsräume, erweitert sein Geschäftsgebiet in der Hansestadt. Ab … Read the full press release →

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The University of Dundee’s Winter Graduation

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Photo opportunities at Robing Rooms, Dundee City Chambers on Wednesday, 14th November. 9.30am with Honorary Graduate Sir Nicholas Wright. 2.00pm with Honorary Graduate Jamie Byng 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The University of Dundee’s Winter Graduation takes place on Wednesday, 14th November, … Read the full press release →

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Richtfest der neuen Lackiererei in Leipzig

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Richtfest der neuen Lackiererei in Leipzig

Ausbau des sächsischen Porsche Standorts mit eigenem Karosseriebau und eigener Lackiererei Stuttgart/Leipzig, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Nächstes Etappenziel erreicht: Knapp ein Jahr nach der Grundsteinlegung feiert die Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG heute das Richtfest der Lackiererei im Leipziger Werk. … Read the full press release →

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Ambitious EU security and defence policy needed to avoid decline, say MEPs

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8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU’s common security and defence policy (CSDP) must respond to strategic trends and play a full part in the Union’s external relations, said foreign affairs and security and defence MEPs in a debate with Catherine Ashton … Read the full press release →

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airberlin again increases capacity utilization

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8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In October 2012, airberlin increased its capacity utilization to 81.00 percent, i.e. an increase of 1.3 percentage points over the corresponding month of the previous year. Last month, airberlin welcomed 3,177,080 passengers on board. Since airberlin reduced … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Germany, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

State aid: Commission extends in-depth investigation into Italian support measures in favour of former Tirrenia Group

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Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has extended the scope of an in-depth investigation opened in October 2011 into public support measures in favour of companies of the former Tirrenia Group (see IP/11/1157), namely Tirrenia di Navigazione, Caremar, Laziomar, Saremar, Siremar … Read the full press release →

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The Fiat plant in Pomigliano d‘Arco given the prestigious Automotive Lean Production Award 2012 in Leipzig

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Turin, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Fiat plant in Pomigliano D’Arco has been awarded the prestigious international “Automotive Lean Production 2012” (OEM category) award. The important award was presented to Sebastiano Garofalo, manager of the Pomigliano D’Arco plant, at the awards … Read the full press release →

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Trade MEPs: safeguard EU banana market before freeing trade with Latin America

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8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Measures to safeguard the interests of vulnerable EU banana producers in forthcoming EU trade deals with Central America and Peru and Columbia were approved by the International Trade Committee on Tuesday. The measures – endorsed by a large … Read the full press release →

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WeSC: KALLELSE TILL EXTRA BOLAGSSTÄMMA I WeSC AB (PUBL)

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8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Aktieägarna i WeSC AB (publ), org. nr. 556578-2496 (”Bolaget”) kallas härmed till extra bolagsstämma fredagen den 23 november 2012 kl 16.00 i Bolagets lokaler på adress Karlavägen 108, 14 tr. i Stockholm. Anmälan m.m. Aktieägare som önskar … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Sweden

Tackling cancer through lifestyle

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Scottish Cancer Prevention Network conference – Friday November 9th 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Prevention of cancer through lifestyle choices beyond smoking – such as better diet and increased physical activity – is an increasingly important aspect of preventing and managing the … Read the full press release →

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Commission proposes visa-free travel to citizens of 16 Island Nations

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Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Citizens from 16 Island Nations will soon be able to travel to the Schengen area without needing a visa. This will open up to opportunities and advantages both for the EU and the nationals of these … Read the full press release →

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Erste Jubilarfeier im Mercedes-Benz Werk Ludwigsfelde

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Erste Jubilarfeier im Mercedes-Benz Werk: Ende Oktober waren erstmalig in der Firmengeschichte der Mercedes-Benz Ludwigsfelde GmbH insgesamt 46 Jubilare eingeladen, ihr Betriebsjubiläum zu feiern Fotonummer: 12A1241 Dateigröße: 2,918 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,021 MB Datum: 06.11.2012

Insgesamt 46 Jubilare für langjährige Betriebszugehörigkeit geehrt Michael Bauer: „Ihr Können, Ihre Stärken und vor allem Ihr Einsatz haben im Laufe der Jahre etwas Besonderes hier am Standort entstehen lassen.“ 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ende Oktober waren erstmalig in der Firmengeschichte … Read the full press release →

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EU must step up humanitarian response in and around Syria, MEPs say

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8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU has a duty to help victims of violence in Syria and its neighbour countries, said members of the foreign affairs and development committees in a debate with Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva on Tuesday. The EU, its … Read the full press release →

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Scottish airports call for immediate action on damaging aviation tax

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8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Scotland’s largest airports have demanded the UK Government takes immediate action on air passenger duty (APD) following the publication of a report warning it could cost Scotland more than two million passengers per year by 2016. The … Read the full press release →

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A visa policy to spur economic growth in the EU

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Improving visa procedures Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The border-free Schengen Area cannot function efficiently without a common visa policy which facilitates the entry of legitimate visitors into the EU, while strengthening internal security. The EU has set up a common visa policy … Read the full press release →

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New generation washing machines and dryers unveiled in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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New generation washing machines and dryers unveiled in Bosnia and Herzegovina

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Gorenje presented its new generation of washing machines and dryers in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over 200 guests, hosted by the TV personality Aleksandar Hršum were presented the advantages of these appliances. The guests were welcomed by the managing director … Read the full press release →

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airberlin takes legal action against airport operator

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Court to rule on claim for damages resulting from late opening of new BER airport CEO Hartmut Mehdorn states “It is our duty to prevent losses.” 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — airberlin today filed a request for a declaratory judgment against the … Read the full press release →

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Launch of the second Generation €uro Students’ Award

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8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The second Generation €uro Students’ Award – a competition for secondary school students resident in the euro area – was launched on 1 November 2012 as a joint initiative by the European Central Bank (ECB) and 11 … Read the full press release →

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La chimie verte au secours de l’environnement

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Louvain-la-Neuve, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — La chimie verte est mise à l’honneur par l’UCL, le vendredi 16 novembre 2012. Au programme, deux conférences sur le sujet, l’une donnée par Roger Sheldon, professeur considéré comme l’un des pères de la chimie verte … Read the full press release →

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