Rasant gewachsen: 25.000 car2go Kunden in Berlin

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Wöchentlich über 20.000 Mietvorgänge an der Spree Fast 400.000 Fahrten seit dem Start Ende April 2012 Geschäftsgebietserweiterung auf 275 km² ab Mitte November Berlin, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Exakt ein halbes Jahr nach dem Start des Geschäftsbetriebs in der Hauptstadt hat car2go … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

International European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) Conference

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EDCTP High-Level Meeting / Cape Town, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Your Excellencies, Distinguished Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be in Cape Town to help celebrate the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Science & Technology Cooperation Agreement between … Read the full press release →

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Startersjobs onder scholingsniveau geen springplank naar job op niveau

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5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Welke strategie volgen werkloze schoolverlaters best om snel een job op hun scholingsniveau te vinden? Aanvaarden ze best eerst een baan beneden hun scholingsniveau, als springplank naar een betrekking op niveau? Of nemen ze best enkel jobs … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Education, Society

Speech by President Barroso at the Opening Ceremony of ASEM Summit

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ASEM Summit / Vientiane, Laos, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Your Excellencies, President, Prime Minister of Laos People Democratic Republic, Thank you so much for hosting the 9th Asia Europe Meeting so efficiently and graciously here in Vientiane. It is always a pleasure … Read the full press release →

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Nokia Lumia 920 and Nokia Lumia 820 now shipping

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Focused ramp-up of first Windows Phone 8 smartphones over coming weeks Espoo, Finland, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Nokia today announced that the Nokia Lumia 920 and the Nokia Lumia 820 will reach the first operators and retail outlets in select countries this … Read the full press release →

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

The “Volk-Rock’n’Roller” Andreas Gabalier Is Awarded a BAMBI in the Category of “Shooting Stars”

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Andreas Gabalier (c) Hubert Burda Media

Munich, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Austrian musician Andreas Gabalier has recently been causing a stir in the Volksmusik scene and impresses fans of all ages with his Alpine folk music with a rock’n’roll twist, so much that he is attracting media … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Austria, Awards, Entertainment, Germany, Media

.eu registry EURid at EU Internet Week 2012

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Brussels, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The .eu registry EURid is part of EU Internet Week by supporting the 4th Annual Internet of Things Europe 2012 conference at the Management Centre Europe in Brussels, Belgium (12-13 November). EURid welcomes delegates to a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Internet & Online, Marketing, Technology

Zumtobel Group apprentices celebrate successful qualification

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Successfully completed training: 19 Zumtobel Group apprentices and their instructors celebrated the good results.

Dornbirn / Austria, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On the completion of their apprenticeships, the young skilled workers and their instructors had every reason to celebrate. In 2012, 19 apprentices from the Zumtobel Group completed their training in the trades of machine technician, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Business, Education, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Technology

FAQs on Marie Curie Actions

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Brussels, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — FAQs on Marie Curie Actions Who does the programme fund? The Marie Curie Actions award European research grants, regardless of nationality or field of research. In addition to supporting fellowships, the programme enables researchers to gain international … Read the full press release →

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VTB President Andrey Kostin visits Angola

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Andrey Kostin, VTB President and Chairman of the Management Board

5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — VTB President and Chairman of the Management Board Andrey Kostin visited the Republic of Angola on October 31, 2012. During his working visit, Andrey Kostin met with the country’s President, José Eduardo dos Santos, and Vice-President Manuel Domingos Vicente … Read the full press release →

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Winners of first Marie Curie Prize announced

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Dr Claire M. Belcher

Nicosia/Brussels, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The first winners of the European Commission’s new Marie Curie Prize for outstanding achievement in research were announced today at a ceremony in Nicosia, Cyprus. The three winners (details in annex) are Dr Gkikas Magiorkinis from Greece, … Read the full press release →

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Invitation to press – and telephone conference regarding Skanska’s Nine Month Report on November 8

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Skanska’s Nine Month Report 2012 will be presented on Thursday, November 8, 2012. 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In conjunction with the release of the report, you are invited to participate in a combined press- and telephone conference, at 14.00 (UK 13.00, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Sweden

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Driving innovation and Growth in Europe

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People 2012 Conference – University of Cyprus / Nicosia, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister Demosthenous, Professor Christofides, Distinguished guests, It is a real pleasure to be here with you for the opening of today’s conference. I would like to thank the University … Read the full press release →

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Behind closed doors — ‘whistleblowers’ need voice over care home concerns, says charity

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5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — ‘Whistleblowers’ who expose mistreatment of vulnerable patients within the care home system need to be confident that their allegations will be treated seriously, a national charity has said. The Ann Craft Trust, based at The University of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Healthcare, Law, Society, United Kingdom

Cyber-security – a shared responsibility

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Neelie Kroes, Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Information Security Forum Conference, Chicago, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Every day, people worldwide rely on digital technologies and on the Internet for any kind of activity. Spanning from communication to healthcare … Read the full press release →

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BP Reports Strong Third Quarter Results, Raises Dividend

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Underlying 3Q 2012 replacement cost profit $5.2 billion; a 40 per cent increase on previous quarter. Increases quarterly dividend by 12.5 per cent, to 9c a share, payable in 4Q 2012. On track for delivery of strategic 10-point plan to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, United Kingdom

Airbus ACJ319 to feature at NBAA show

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Showcases largest cabin of any business jet Blagnac, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — An Airbus ACJ319 will again top the cabin offerings at the NBAA show this year highlighting how more space and comfort are available within a similar external footprint to … Read the full press release →

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

Merger review: Past evolution and future prospects

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Cernobbio (Italy), 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is always a pleasure to be back in Cernobbio, in this occasion to participate in this Conference on Competition Policy. And I wish to thank in particular Jorge Padilla for inviting me … Read the full press release →

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BMW Group takes top prize at the 2012 Corporate Entrepreneur Awards for premium car-sharing joint venture DriveNow. Jury impressed by willingness to trial new models of mobility.

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Munich, 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — DriveNow, the premium car-sharing joint venture by BMW Group and Sixt AG, was acknowledged as the best new corporate venture at the 2012 Corporate Entrepreneur Awards by Market Gravity and Wired Magazine. More than 200 business … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Germany, Small Business, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Catherine Ashton travels to Morocco and Algeria

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5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission, travels this week to Morocco and Algeria. On Monday, 5th November in Rabat, she will meet Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane … Read the full press release →

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