Crédit Agricole S.A. launches the sale of 5.2% of Bankinter’s share capital

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

Paris, 28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Crédit Agricole S.A., which currently holds 85,146,775 shares amounting to approximately 15.1% of Bankinter’s share capital, has launched the process to sell a portion of this stake. The sale offer relates to 29,300,000 shares, representing approximately 5.2% of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Investment, Spain

EU: Mr Cameron, take it or leave it!

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

Statement by the EESC President Staffan Nilsson in reaction to the UK Prime Minister’s speech on Europe 28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At a time when the European Union needs to strengthen the cooperation between its Member States more than ever before, … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

GDF SUEZ développe ses activités d’efficacité énergétique en Malaisie

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — GDF SUEZ va contribuer au développement durable de Cyberjaya, première cyber-cité de Malaisie, grâce à l’exploitation d’un réseau de froid urbain avec son partenaire local Cyberview Sdn Bhd. Par le biais de sa filiale Cofely, GDF SUEZ mettra … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, France

Ireland: Commission completes eighth Programme review

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

Brussels, 28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has completed its eighth review of the EU-IMF financial assistance programme for Ireland and has published the technical report by the Directorate General for Economic and Financial Affairs (ECFIN) which assesses programme implementation by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Ireland

S&P affirms Generali rating at A

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

Trieste, 28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Standard & Poor’s, the rating agency, affirmed Generali rating at A, removing it from CreditWatch negative. The outlook is Negative. The rating is “two notches above the long-term rating on the Republic of Italy” thanks … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Investment, Italy

BAE Systems delivers more AWD blocks

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

A further two Air Warfare Destroyer (AWD) blocks manufactured by BAE Systems have been shipped to Adelaide making the total number of blocks delivered nine since the first block was delivered in August 2011. With this shipment, BAE Systems has … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Technology, United Kingdom

Speech: Never forget: Remembering the victims, learning from the past, continuing the legacy

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

Viviane Reding — European Commission Vice-President responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship Holocaust Remembrance Day Brussels,28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Monsieur le Président du Conseil Constitutionnel, Dear Mrs Pollak-Kinsky, Ladies and Gentlemen, We are here today to remember. We are here today … Read the full press release →

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

European Medicines Agency to review third- and fourth-generation combined oral contraceptives

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

Review to determine whether changes to authorisation are necessary 28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Medicines Agency has been asked by France to review third- and fourth-generation combined oral contraceptives to determine whether there is a need to restrict the use … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Healthcare, Law, Pharma & Biotech

EIB and Bankinter sign SME and midcap financing agreement

Posted on 28, January 2013 by

28-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 200 million agreement with Bankinter to finance the investment projects – especially innovation projects – of SME and midcap companies (with up to 3 000 employees) in the industrial … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Small Business, Spain

Liquidity Bubble a Risk as Economy Improves

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Central banks will need to remove liquidity from the system as economic conditions improve 2013 will be a transition year in which spending will increase Productivity will replace liquidity as the primary focus for growth The theme of the 43rd … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, Society, Switzerland

Zurich goes live with Detica NetReveal for fraud prevention and detection

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Zurich Insurance Company in Italy has gone live with the multi-award winning Detica NetReveal® OnDemand managed service for claims fraud prevention 26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This is the first deployment of Detica NetReveal in Italy and the solution forms part of Zurich’s global rollout, building … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Italy, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom

King of Jordan Urges International Community to Take Decisive Action on Syrian Crisis

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

The King of Jordan said more international support for the Syrian crisis is desperately needed and urged the world to step up its response to end the bloodshed Stockpiling humanitarian supplies inside Syria is vital to keep the displaced alive … Read the full press release →

Posted in Government, Politics, Society, Switzerland

Regulatory pressure gets the ball rolling: Share of women on company boards up to 15.8% in Europe

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Davos, 26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the Commission released mid-term figures on the share of women on boards in publicly listed companies. The new figures show an increasein the number of women on boards to 15.8%, up from 13.7% in January 2012. This breaks down … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, Management, Politics, Society, Switzerland

Personelle Veränderungen bei BASF

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dr. Bernhard Nick (55), derzeit President, Verbund Site Management Europe, wird zum 1. Juli 2013 die Leitung des Bereichs Strategic Planning & Controlling übernehmen. Er folgt auf Dr. Walter Gramlich (62), der nach 34 Jahren bei der … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Management

The EU boosts its support to resolve the crisis in Mali

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, at a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council on the subject of Mali, called by the EU High Representative Catherine Ashton, the European Union decided to earmark € 50 million through the ‘African Peace Facility’ to support the … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

African Union Summit: Commissioner Piebalgs reaffirms strong ties between the two continents

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Brussels, 26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Commissioner for development, Andris Piebalgs, will represent the European Union at the African Union Summit, which takes place in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) on 27-28 January under the main theme of “Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance”. The Summit will … Read the full press release →

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

End Killing to Stop Extremists Flowing into Syria, Says Saudi Prince

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Extremists are flowing into Syria, and the only way to stop them is to stop the killing by the regime Jordan calls for more international assistance for refugees Bashar Al-Assad’s regime could hang on for much longer and will only … Read the full press release →

Posted in Government, Politics, Society, Switzerland

EIB continues to support smaller projects in Croatia with EUR 250 million

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 250 million to the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR – Hrvatska banka za obnovu i razvitak) to finance smaller projects promoted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), mid-cap companies and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Croatia, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Small Business

Thirteen cities to host UEFA EURO 2020

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

UEFA Executive Committee decides key principles governing “EURO for Europe” 26-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The UEFA EURO 2020 final tournament will be staged in thirteen cities across Europe, following a decision taken today by the UEFA Executive Committee at its first … Read the full press release →

Posted in Sports, Switzerland

To Close the Gender Gap, “Dare the Difference” and Speak Out, Women Leaders Say

Posted on 26, January 2013 by

Rather than accept stereotyping and the questioning of their commitment, women should be open and honest about gender differences, especially in the workplace Better governance will lead to diversity on corporate boards; better diversity will lead to better governance Closing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Non Profit, Society, Switzerland