Verbundprojekt Alpha-Laion zur Entwicklung von Hochenergie-Traktionsbatterien gestartet

Lithium-Ionen-Technologie efördert vom Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie Partner sind BASF, WACKER, SGL Group, Bosch, Daimler und BMW Stuttgart, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mit einem Auftaktmeeting ist das Verbundprojekt Alpha-Laion zur Entwicklung von Hochenergie-Traktionsbatterien für Elektrofahrzeuge gestartet. Die Projektleitung liegt bei der … Read the full press release

European Railways at a junction: the Commission adopts proposals for a Fourth Railway Package

Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission today announced a comprehensive package of measures to deliver better quality and more choice in railway services in Europe. Rail is a vital part of EU transport, with a key role in addressing rising … Read the full press release

RBS: A puzzle inside a riddle – Economics weekly

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The UK’s “productivity puzzle” isn’t getting any easier to solve. GDP fell in the final three months of 2012 but employment continued to rise, which will have led to another decline in output per worker. Given that … Read the full press release

New international university ranking launched in Dublin

Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new university ranking, set up with funding from the European Union, is being publicly launched under the Irish EU Presidency in Dublin today (30 January). The new ‘multi-dimensional’ listing marks a departure from traditional approaches to ranking … Read the full press release

Siemens shareholders pave way for Osram listing

98.21 percent of shareholders at Annual Shareholders’ Meeting approve spinoff Siemens shareholders to receive one additional share of OSRAM Licht AG for every ten Siemens shares Initial listing on stock exchanges in Frankfurt and Munich in April at the earliest … Read the full press release

EU Prize awards excellence in health journalism for the 4th time

Brussels, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The winners of the fourth EU Health Prize for Journalists were announced by Tonio Borg, European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy at an award ceremony in Brussels yesterday evening. The winning articles, selected from 557 submissions … Read the full press release

Autoclenz shines with £4m MBO support from RBS

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Swadlincote-based outsourced car valeting provider Autoclenz Holdings Plc has undergone a successful £4m Management Buy-Out (MBO) with funding support from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). Through the MBO, Autoclenz Ltd, and its subsidiary Autoclenz Services … Read the full press release

RWE Programm „Lichtpunkte“ zur Stärkung von Familien wird aufs ganze Land ausgedehnt

Essen, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Das Programm „Lichtpunkte“ zur Stärkung der Familienkompetenz von sozial und wirtschaftlich benachteiligten Eltern wird in diesem Jahr auf ganz Rheinland-Pfalz ausgedehnt. Das hat Familienministerin Irene Alt jetzt bekannt gegeben. Alt: „Ich bin sehr glücklich darüber, dass wir … Read the full press release

Barclays supports PACT with £5m facility to help set up new secondary school

30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Barclays has provided PACT Educational Trust, the charity behind Clapham-based Oliver House Preparatory School and Oakwood School in Surrey, with a £1.6m loan to support the acquisition of a new site for its long-awaited boys’ secondary school … Read the full press release

European Rail: Challenges Ahead

Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Fourth Rail Package The European Commission has today adopted the 4th Railway Package made up of six legislative proposals focusing on four key areas (see IP/13/65). EU wide approvals: To save time and money for companies, trains and … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce wins $75m contract to strengthen role in China’s energy infrastructure

30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today announced (16 January 2013) a $75million contract to supply PetroChina with equipment and related services to power the flow of natural gas through Line 3 of the West-East Pipeline Project … Read the full press release

Statement by the Spokesperson for Economic and Monetary Affairs

Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Neither Vice-President Rehn nor the European Commission comment on issues in the context of a national election campaign, in Italy, or any other Member State. Vice-President Rehn is responsible for fiscal and economic surveillance within the European … Read the full press release

A new “eye” for the Leopard

Cassidian Optronics supplies the “Attica” thermal imaging unit for Leopard 2 battle tanks Better target acquisition increases the safety of tank crews Oberkochen,  30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian Optronics GmbH, previously known as Carl Zeiss Optronics GmbH, will supply the new … Read the full press release

Cinquième conférence annuelle sur la Politique spatiale de l’Union européenne

Antonio TAJANI – Vice-président de la Commission Européenne responsable pour l’Industrie et l’entrepreneuriat Bâtiment Charlemagne/Bruxelles, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mesdames, Messieurs, Je voudrais tout d’abord remercier les organisateurs de cette conférence, qui est organisée pour la cinquième fois et constitue désormais un rendez-vous … Read the full press release

Eisai Machinery becomes Bosch

Packaging Technology: Merger in Japan completed Renaming of subsidiaries Eisai Machinery Co., Ltd merges in Japan with Bosch Packaging Technology K.K. Change of company names in Germany, China and North America Reinforcing position of Packaging Technology in Japanese market Stuttgart/Tokyo, 30-1-2013 … Read the full press release

Mergers: Commission blocks proposed acquisition of TNT Express by UPS

Brussels, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has prohibited under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of TNT Express by UPS. The Commission found that the take-over would have restricted competition in 15 Member States1 when it comes to the express … Read the full press release

Orange and Baidu partner exclusively on an enhanced mobile browser for customers in Africa and the Middle East

Paris, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Exclusive partnership to help drive mobile data adoption in markets where Orange is seeing an increased demand for mobile data and smartphones. Baidu signs its first global operator agreement with Orange, on an exclusive basis,  to … Read the full press release

Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Mr Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, Let me start by welcoming President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Brussels. We had a very fruitful meeting. It has given us the opportunity … Read the full press release

Speech: A collective effort to support the victims of Syria’s crisis – the European Union’s humanitarian work

Kristalina Georgieva – European Commissioner for international cooperation, humanitarian aid and crisis response Kuwait pledging conference for the Syria crisis Kuwait City, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Exellencies, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to thank you, Your Highness Amir SABAH al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah … Read the full press release

Achmea and Aegon sign agreement regarding portfolios Eureko

Zeist, 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Achmea and Aegon signed a transaction agreement concerning Achmea’s Life Insurance and Pension portfolios in Romania. The agreement refers to the transfer of the Romanian businesses which is expected to be executed in the second … Read the full press release