4G starts today in Paris with Orange

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

and in 15 other French cities in April. 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Backed by France’s broadest 4G coverage, Orange announces the opening of 4G today in the Paris Opera neighbourhood and in 15 other cities in the month of April. Orange … Read the full press release →

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

Ombudsman encourages Commission to issue guidelines on dialogue with religious and non-religious organisations

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

P. Nikiforos Diamandouros – European Ombudsman 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has encouraged the European Commission to clarify how it conducts its dialogue with religious and non-religious organisations and, if necessary, draw up concrete guidelines on this issue. This … Read the full press release →

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

New Members of the Board of Directors and Supervisory Board of SPP

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Bratislava, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In relation to the shareholders´ structure change, the extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders approved changes in the composition of corporate bodies of Slovenský plynárenský priemysel, a.s., (SPP) with effect from 24 January 2013. On 23 January … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Slovakia

Remarks by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton following the Foreign Affairs Council

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Brussels, 1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It was a great honour today to welcome the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, to the Council. I was privileged to have a long discussion with him yesterday too. We recognised that Somalia has made remarkable … Read the full press release →

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

EU aid to Somalia should focus on institution building, its President tells MEPs

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “Somalia has been without a functioning state for 22 years” and its new government urgently needs EU assistance to help it build “strong state institutions”, Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud told MEPs on the Development and Foreign … Read the full press release →

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ATR: delivery and turnover records in 2012

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

The French-Italian manufacturer achieves turnover of 1.44 billion dollars and delivers 64 aircraft. It also holds the largest backlog of regional aircraft Toulouse,  1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2012 ATR recorded its highest turnover, 1.44 billion dollars. The turboprop aircraft manufacturer … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Italy

Energetický a průmyslový holding begins to exercise its shareholder rights in Slovenský plynárenský priemysel, a.s.

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the final closing of the transaction whereby E.ON and GDF SUEZ had sold their respective equity interests inSlovenský plynárenský priemysel, a.s. (SPP) to Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH), EPH began to exercise its shareholder rights. As of 24 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Management, Slovakia

Die Deutsche Bundesbank erweitert ihr Datenangebot über inländische Investmentfonds

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Bereits seit den 1980er Jahren stellt die Bundesbank aggregierte Daten für die Analyse des Umfangs und der Struktur der deutschen Investmentfondsbranche zur Verfügung. Das stetig wachsende Interesse an zuverlässigen Daten über inländische Investmentfonds ist der großen Bedeutung … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government

EASA updates European roadmap to tackle aviation safety risks

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1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has just released an updated roadmap to tackle key aviation safety risks. Released in a document known as the European Aviation Safety Plan (EASp), 86 key safety actions to tackle operational, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, European Union, Government, Security & Safety, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

BP Announces US District Court’s Acceptance of Plea Resolving All Criminal Claims Against Company Relating to Deepwater Horizon Accident

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced that the US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has accepted the company’s plea resolving all federal criminal charges against the company stemming from the Deepwater Horizon accident, oil spill, and response. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Law, United Kingdom

Orange, a partner of African football, supports the Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

The Orange Africa Cup of Nations, SOUTH AFRICA 2013 tournament will kick-off tomorrow in Johannesburg, South Africa. Orange is once again the official partner of this major sporting event, the largest of its kind in Africa. In addition to its … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Non Profit, Sports, Technology, Telecom

SolidWorks World 2013 Highlights Innovations in Aerospace, Robotics, and Education

Posted on 1, February 2013 by

Keynote sessions will inspire attendees to “Design Without Limits” WALTHAM, MA, USA,  1-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) … Read the full press release →

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

EASA strongly opposes disinformation campaign on Flight Time Limitations

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today expressed its strong disagreement with the current disinformation campaign organised throughout Europe by the European Cockpit Association on the Agency’s proposal to amend the current EU rules on flight and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, European Union, Government, Society, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

METRO GROUP increases sales 2012 and confirms EBIT guidance

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Sales of METRO GROUP grew by 2.3% adjusted for the disposals of Makro UK and Saturn France EBIT guidance for 2012 confirmed: EBIT before special items of around € 2 billion expected Q4 sales of Media-Saturn in Germany grew by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Retail

El Presidente de Banco Santander, Emilio Botín: “Tenemos la confianza de que estamos cerca de un cambio de ciclo”

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

“El beneficio antes de provisiones alcanzó 23.559 millones de euros, lo que sitúa a Banco Santander como el tercer banco del mundo y muestra la capacidad de generación de beneficios que tiene el grupo una vez se normalice el nivel … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, Spain

Rolls-Royce installs world’s most powerful marine gas turbine into new aircraft carrier

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has this week successfully completed the installation of the first MT30 gas turbine into the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth, at Babcock’s Rosyth shipyard in Scotland. The MT30, at … Read the full press release →

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

Nomination de Jean RICHARD DE LATOUR au sein du groupe Carrefour

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Boulogne-Billancourt, 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Jean RICHARD DE LATOUR a rejoint le groupe Carrefour le 2 janvier en qualité de Directeur des Etudes, de l’Innovation et des Affaires Publiques. Ancien élève de l’Ecole nationale d’administration, Jean RICHARD DE LATOUR était auparavant … Read the full press release →

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New Head of BP Russia Appointed

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BP today announced the appointment of Michael Townshend as Senior Vice President – Russia BP Group, reporting directly to Bob Dudley, BP Group Chief Executive. Townshend, who is currently BP Regional President, Iraq will take up his … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, Russia, United Kingdom

Resultados 2012: Santander obtuvo un beneficio atribuido de 2.205 millones (-59%), tras dotar 18.800 millones y sanear el riesgo inmobiliario en España

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Grupo Santander ha cerrado 2012 con un beneficio atribuido de 2.205 millones de euros, lo que supone un descenso del 59% con respecto a 2011. El beneficio ordinario de 2012 asciende a 5.251 millones de euros, al que … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Spain

Minister of State for European Affairs to present Irish Priorities to the Committee of the Regions

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Minister for European Affairs, Lucinda Creighton, will present the Presidency priorities to the Committee of the Regions on 31 January in Brussels. 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton will appear before the Committee of the Regions on … Read the full press release →

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