EU Education Ministers adopt conclusions on rethinking education

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

BRUSSELS, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Irish Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, chaired the EU Council of Education Ministers in Brussels today. In response to the European Commission’s recent communication on ‘Rethinking Education’, European Education Ministers adopted Conclusions … Read the full press release →

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Raphaële Hamel is appointed Communications Director of Europcar group

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Raphaële Hamel is appointed  Communications Director of Europcar group  18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Raphaële Hamel is appointed Group Communications Director of Europcar. Raphaële Hamel graduated from Institut d’Etudes Politiques of Paris. She started her career as a journalist in the French economic press … Read the full press release →

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Statement by the spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton on the condition of Palestinian hunger strikers in Israel

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Brussels, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the Commission, issued the following statement today: “The High Representative is following with concern reports about the deteriorating … Read the full press release →

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New IT Tools double Corporate Competitivenes, INSEAD AT&T Research shows

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Breakthrough inquiry by INSEAD eLab scholars reveals how mobile computing, cloud services and online collaboration tools are improving productivity – but not for everyone Abu Dhabi, Fontainebleau (France) and Singapore — 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — INSEAD, the leading international business school, … Read the full press release →

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Ministers for Education in Ireland & Northern Ireland seek to strengthen and reform role of teacher educator

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Second major Education Event of the Irish Presidency takes place in Dublin Castle on Feb 18th/19th 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Education & Skills, Ruairí Quinn T.D. and his Northern Ireland counterpart, Minister John O’Dowd M.L.A will open a … Read the full press release →

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Remarks by Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy after the Trilateral Ministerial meeting between the European Commission – Republic of Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Brussels, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Remarks by Štefan Füle, Commissioner for Enlargement and Neighbourhood Policy after the Trilateral Ministerial meeting between the European Commission – Republic of Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina Commissioner Štefan Füle chaired today the second Trilateral Ministerial between … Read the full press release →

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Balaklava Mine Group’s 2012 Marketable Output Amounted to 2.82 Million Tonnes

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In 2012, Balaklava Mine Group curtailed its actual marketable output by 5% or 143,000 tonnes, down to 2.82 million tonnes, against the plan. That said, the sales of products amounted to 2.74 million tonnes. Over the same … Read the full press release →

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Declaration by the High Representative, Catherine Ashton, on behalf of the European Union on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Brussels, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the European Union pays tribute to the ICRC’s tireless and invaluable work in protecting the lives and dignity of victims … Read the full press release →

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Speech: Why Global Markets Require Global Rules – and US-EU Cooperation

Posted on 18, February 2013 by

Michel BARNIER – Member of the European Commission responsible for Internal Market and Service Transatlantic Finance Initiative, New York New York, 18-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, When the financial crisis hit a few years ago, we had no choice. We needed … Read the full press release →

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Innovation set for centre stage to boost growth

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Irish Minister for Research and Innovation, Sean Sherlock TD, will chair the first meeting of Europe’s Research Ministers under Ireland’s EU Presidency on Monday 18th February. The Council will focus on a number of important areas designed … Read the full press release →

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Europe on the road to recovery?

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — During the European Economic and Social Committee’s February plenary session European Commission President José Manuel Barroso and EESC members held a debate on sustainable growth, the road to economic recovery and the role of civil society. Three … Read the full press release →

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CASSIDIAN DELIVERS A NEW EUROFIGHTER FLIGHT SIMULATOR TO THE SPANISH AIR FORCE

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

This flight simulator is part of the ASTA (Aircrew Synthetic Training Aid) advanced training system The simulator will be used by the aircrew of the 14th Wing of the Albacete Air Base 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Cassidian has delivered a new … Read the full press release →

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EU stepping up support for education and skills

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Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, during the policy debate on ‘Education and Skills for Jobs, Stability and Growth’, at the Education Council (15 February 2013). “We have to offer more … Read the full press release →

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A stronger organization for Lagardère Active

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Denis Olivennes has announced the following appointments to strengthen Lagardère Active’s organization as part of its accelerated move to digital technology: Richard Lenormand has been appointed general manager of the Radio/Television division (including Europe 1, Virgin, RFM, Gulli, … Read the full press release →

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Horse meat: Member States endorse the Commission’s control plan to detect fraud in the marketing of foods

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Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, at an extraordinary Standing Committee of the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCoFCAH) organized by the European Commission, the Member States endorsed the coordinated plan announced by Health & Consumer Policy Commissioner Tonio Borg on Wednesday … Read the full press release →

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Eurocopter India retains the market lead in 2012, contributing to its parent company’s strong annual performance

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Paced by the sales of light helicopters in 2012, Eurocopter India continued its leadership role in the Indian market last year – capturing a 70 percent share of the new civilian helicopter bookings and 43 percent of registered deliveries in … Read the full press release →

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Op-Ed by President Herman Van Rompuy: A budget for the future

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Brussels, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — One week ago, after a long night of negotiations, the 27 presidents and prime ministers of our countries reached a deal on the European Union’s budget for the next seven years. On Monday I will be presenting and defending … Read the full press release →

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1973-2013: Le Guide du Routard celebrates its 40th birthday

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And the world is still your oyster! 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With over 40 million guidebooks sold in its 40-year history, it’s fair to say that Le Guide du Routard’s performance has been a phenomenal, unprecedented achievement! Its offbeat style and infallible … Read the full press release →

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Minister Coveney Welcomes Latest Steps to Address Mislabelling of Meat

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

The Irish Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney TD, welcomed the outcome of today’s meeting of the EU Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health (SCOFCAH), which further discussed the ongoing issue of the mislabelling … Read the full press release →

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G20 priorities under the Russian Presidency – Speech by Mario Draghi, President of the ECB

Posted on 15, February 2013 by

Speech by Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, at the G20 Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, Moscow Moscow, 15-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dear President Putin, ladies and gentlemen, First, on behalf of all my G20 colleagues, I would like to thank you, President … Read the full press release →

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