EADS marks 50 years Franco-German cooperation under the Élysée Treaty with special internship programme

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Toulouse,  8-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty and promoting Franco-German cooperation, EADS has teamed up with the Franco-German Youth Office (Office Franco-Allemand pour la Jeunesse OFAJ/ Deutsch-Französisches Jugendwerk DFJW) to launch a … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Bank’s Hedge Fund Consulting Group survey highlights greater investor emphasis on Hedge Fund operational due diligence

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8-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Deutsche Bank today identified the changing regulatory environment as the most significant factor driving the growing importance of operational due diligence amongst hedge fund investors. Deutsche Bank’s Hedge Fund Consulting Group’s second annual operational due diligence survey, … Read the full press release →

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59.33% of Repsol shareholders opt to receive the dividend in shares

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8-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A total of 59.33% of Repsol shareholders have opted to receive the complementary dividend on the results of the 2012 financial year in shares. Through this payment system, shareholders can choose between receiving newly-issued company stock or … Read the full press release →

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Repsol continues its work with Fundación ONCE for the integration of people with disabilities into the labour market

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The agreement has been renewed by Repsol’s Executive Director of People and Organisation, Cristina Sanz, and the Vice-chairman of Fundación ONCE, Alberto Durán The signing forms part of the ‘Por Talento’ Programme carried out by Fundación ONCE through FSC Inserta, … Read the full press release →

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Allianz Capital Partners acquired two wind parks in France and one in Germany

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Allianz Capital Partners has expanded its portfolio by two wind parks in France and one in Germany / Combined capacity of 100 Megawatts generates energy for over 40,000 households Munich, 5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The subsidiary Allianz Capital Partners (ACP) acquired … Read the full press release →

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EC blocks Austrian Regulator’s proposals to regulate wholesale leased lines

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Brussels, 5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has asked the Austrian Regulator (TKK) to withdraw its proposal to regulate the wholesale market for terminating segments of leased lines which are commonly used by businesses to connect geographically distant offices. TKK has … Read the full press release →

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Pour la quatrième année consécutive, la Fondation BNP Paribas reconduit son soutien au Festival d’Avignon

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5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — En 2013, cet engagement se concrétise par l’accueil en Avignon de jeunes artistes dans le cadre des voyages du réseau Kadmos. La Fondation BNP Paribas accompagne également la création des Particules élémentaires de Michel Houellebecq, mise en … Read the full press release →

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Eni acquitted in the investigation into the “Measure gas” proceedings by the Court of the Third Instance

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The Court confirms that an offence was not committed San Donato Milanese, 5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Eni informs that the Court of the Third Instance definitively confirmed the judgment of “no case to answer”, issued on 28 June 2012 by … Read the full press release →

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Glencore Xstrata plc announced it signed USD 17,340 million Revolving Credit Facilities

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Baar, Switzerland,  5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Glencore Xstrata plc (“Glencore”) is pleased to announce the signing of revolving credit facilities (the “Facilities”) for a total amount of USD 17,340 million. The Facilities are for general corporate purposes and replace the previous … Read the full press release →

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AXA to contribute additional €100M to its scientific philanthropy initiative AXA Research Fund

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5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AXA pursues its commitment towards independent academic research by adding €100 million to the AXA Research Fund budget for the period 2013 to 2018. This amount tops the initial €100 million granted to the AXA Research Fund … Read the full press release →

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Assembly of the new ŠKODA Octavia begins in Ukraine and Kazakhstan

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Production with local partner companies ŠKODA Octavia is the most popular model in Kazakhstan and Ukraine Third-generation Octavia is setting new standards in the compact segment 5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The new ŠKODA Octavia is now also rolling of the production … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen to introduce two innovative cars XL1 and e-up! at this year’s Silvretta E-Car Rally

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Volkswagen proves everyday motoring credentials of XL1 and e-up!  even in Alpine terrain e-up! – Volkswagen’s first fully electric mass production car – to launch this year Electric family car with energy costs under €3 per 100 kilometres Entry-level e-up! … Read the full press release →

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EU, Japan announced research projects aimed at building 100Gbps Internet

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5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission and Japan today announce six research projects aiming at redefining internet architectures to increase the efficiency of networks in carrying data. One project aims to build networks 5000 times faster than today’s average European … Read the full press release →

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Shell announced successful exploratory well at Vicksburg in the deep-water Gulf of Mexico

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5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Shell today announces a successful exploratory well at Vicksburg in the deep-water Gulf of Mexico. The well is located 75 miles (120 kilometers) offshore in the Mississippi Canyon Block 393 in 7,446 feet (2,269 meters) of water. … Read the full press release →

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Jaguar Land Rover China announced it sold 42,155 units in H1 2013, double digit growth

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British Premium Automaker is Dedicated to Getting Closer to Customers Jaguar Land Rover China witnessed healthy sales of 42,155 units in the first six months of the year Jaguar’s sales surged 85% from January to June, with deliveries of 7,933 … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission approved Novartis drug Lucentis as first effective anti-VEGF treatment for myopic choroidal neovascularization

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Lucentis® (ranibizumab) is the first licensed therapy to improve vision in patients with visual impairment due to choroidal neovascularization secondary to pathologic myopia Pivotal trial shows average visual acuity improvement of up to 14 letters at one year with a median of … Read the full press release →

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Increase in Apple Phishing Scams identified by Kaspersky Lab phishing report

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Advises Users to Safeguard Apples Accounts and Sensitive Data 5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Kaspersky Lab published a phishing report that analyzed the dramatic increase of cybercriminal campaigns designed to steal users’ Apple IDs and account information by creating fraudulent phishing sites that try to … Read the full press release →

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Groupe Auchan’s Russian supermarkets Atak opened its 100th store

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On 19 June, Atak, the brand of the Russian supermarkets of the Auchan group, opened its 100th store in Nizjni Novgorod. 5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The 100th Atak store opened to the public on 19 June in Nizjni Novgorod, in the presence … Read the full press release →

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EC approved Swedish scheme to subsidise combined work-and-training contracts for young workers under EU State aid rules

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5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has authorised a Swedish scheme to subsidise combined work-and-training contracts for young workers aged 15 to 24 (Vocational Introduction Employment) under EU State aid rules. The measure will contribute to the fight against youth … Read the full press release →

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Emily O’Reilly elected the next European Ombudsman

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5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The outgoing European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has warmly congratulated Emily O’Reilly on her election as the next European Ombudsman. Welcoming today’s vote in the European Parliament, Mr Diamandouros said “I am convinced that Emily O’Reilly will pursue with dedication, … Read the full press release →

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