The acquisition of TNK-BP by Rosneft has been cleared by the European Commission

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Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of sole control of TNK-BP by OJSC Oil Company Rosneft of Russia. The Commission carefully examined the effects of the proposed transaction. As for all state-owned companies, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Russia

Eurocopter: A global leader endorses the EC175

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Bristow Group, a world-leading provider of transportation services for the offshore energy industry, today signed an agreement for up to 12 EC175s – marking the latest major acquisition of Eurocopter’s rotorcraft, which sets new standards in the medium-sized twin-engine helicopter … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Technology

Barroso congratulated Dr Joseph Muscat following electoral victory in Malta

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Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President Barroso congratulates Dr Joseph Muscat following electoral victory in Malta José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, congratulates Dr Joseph Muscat for the electoral success obtained in the Maltese elections. “In my own name and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Malta, Politics

Atos Worldline and Telekom Deutschland signed for a new biometric authentication and identification system for cashless and cardless payments

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Atos Worldline to develop and operate a new biometric authentication and identification system for cashless and cardless payments for Telekom Deutschland Frankfurt, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Atos Worldline, Atos core expertise in hi-tech transactional services, signed a framework agreement with Telekom … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom

European Economic and Social Committee: Education is the path to a better Internet and Social Committee

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To make the Internet safer, European countries should favour education and empowerment over centralized policing, argues the European Economic and Social Committee 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Social networking and new online technologies have triggered the development of flexible communication tools across … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Society, Technology

abertis ended 2012 with improvements in all of its main financial

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Barcelona, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2013 the Group will focus on integrating the new toll road assets acquired in Brazil and Chile, increasing its international presence and further improving the efficient management of its businesses abertis ended 2012 with improvements in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Spain, Transportation & Logistics

Richard Bruton on EU-US Free Trade Agreement: potential for over €100 billion in additional economic activity

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12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister Bruton will today meet senior figures from President Obama’s administration in Washington DC as part of a drive to achieve progress on a new EU-US Free Trade Agreement during the Irish Presidency of the EU Council. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Ireland, Politics

Redes Energéticas Nacionais To Set Up An R&D Centre In Portugal

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12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais today signed an agreement with CEPRI – China Electric Power Research Institute (representing State Grid International Development), to establish a Research and Development Centre for energy in Portugal. Prestigious universities in the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Portugal, Science

Stimulating business in Greece: 138 EU companies meet with 413 Greek SME owners and managers

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Brussels, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — To support SMEs and the restart of the real economy in Greece, European Commission Vice President Antonio Tajani travels today with Daniel Calleja Crespo, Director-General of DG Enterprise and SME Envoy to Athens, accompanied by representatives of more than … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, International Trade, Management, Politics

University of Zurich: Anyone who eats over 40 grams a day of sausage products or other kinds of processed meat is asking for trouble

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11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Anyone who eats over 40 grams a day of sausage products or other kinds of processed meat is asking for trouble: the risk of mortality increases by 18 percent for every 50 grams of processed meat per … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Science, Society, Switzerland

Commissioner Malmström: The Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) is looking into how to best help the victims challenging terrorist propaganda

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Brussels, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ”Today, on the occasion of the EU day for the Remembrance of victims of terrorism, we stand together against terror: to ensure that those who have lost their lives to senseless acts of violence are not forgotten … Read the full press release →

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

Conclusion of the consultation regarding the application of Swiss GAAP FER

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11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the consultation period, the responsible committee of the Regulatory Board has come to the conclusion that there is currently no immediate regulatory need to take action with respect to the accounting standard applied. Following the further … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Switzerland

Cosmetics tested on animals cannot be marketed any more in the EU

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Brussels, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the last deadline to phase out animal testing for cosmetic products in Europe enters into force. As of today, cosmetics tested on animals cannot be marketed any more in the EU. A Communication adopted by the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Belgium, Environment, European Union, Government, Law, Politics, Society

Prime Aviation & Fokker Services sign ABACUS contract for the Dash 8-200 turboprop

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Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Fokker Services is pleased to announce that Prime Aviation JSC, a VIP and business air transport service specialist based in Kazakhstan’s business capital Almaty, has decided to enter into a three-year ABACUS program for its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Netherlands

Leo Varadkar chaired the EU Transport Council in Brussels which discussed new European Commission proposals for a clean power transport revolution across Europe

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11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Transport Ministers from across the EU supported in principle the Commission’s very ambitious proposals to break the transport sector’s dependency on oil and promote market take-up of clean power fuelling points across the EU. There was a … Read the full press release →

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Kredite für den europäischen Mittelstand: EIB und Deutsche Leasing unterzeichnen Vertrag über 100 Millionen Euro

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11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Europäische Investitionsbank (EIB) und die Deutsche Leasing AG haben eine Vereinbarung über Förderkredite in Höhe von 100 Millionen Euro unterschrieben. Die Kredite können über die nächsten fünf Jahre für das europäische Auslandsgeschäft der Deutschen Leasing AG … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Investment, Small Business

„Oscar“ der deutschen Immobilienbranche: Forum Mittelrhein in Koblenz gewinnt Immobilienmanager-Award 2013

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11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lebendiger Mix aus Shopping, Kultur, Tourismus und urbaner Platzgestaltung: Die Einkaufsgalerie „Forum Mittelrhein“ in Koblenz ist am Donnerstagabend (28.02.2013) in Köln mit dem Immobilienmanager-Award 2013 in der Kategorie „Projektentwicklung Neubau“ ausgezeichnet worden. Die Fachjury zeigte sich besonders … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Awards, Business, Germany, Real Estate

The European Commission is making accessibility an essential requirement for rail infrastructure when newly built, upgraded or renewed

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Brussels, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission is making accessibility an essential requirement for rail infrastructure when newly built, upgraded or renewed. Accessibility can be achieved by preventing or removing barriers and through other measures such as provision of assistance. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Construction, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Society, Transportation & Logistics

UGent: Burundese mensenrechtenactiviste Solange Habonimana ontvangt Amnesty Leerstoel

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11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — De Burundese mensenrechtenacitiviste Solange Habonimana ontvangt op 12 maart 2013 de Leerstoel Amnesty International. In dit kader geeft ze in Vooruit een publiekslezing voor alle geïnteresseerden. Na de lezing volgt een vraag-en-antwoordsessie met het publiek. Voor een … Read the full press release →

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Androulla VASSILIOU: Protecting young people in the crisis

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EU Youth Conference-Opening Ceremony / Dublin Dublin, 11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear Minister Fitzgerald, Dear Minister O’Dowd, Dear youth delegates, Dear friends, I’m delighted we have this opportunity to come together today in Dublin for the EU Youth Conference on Social Inclusion. … Read the full press release →

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