Mobile Operators Slow To Protect Consumers From Bill-Shock, Says MACH

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Less than a quarter of operators are compliant with the GSMA’s Data Roaming Transparency Guidelines Luxembourg, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — According to a survey conducted by MACH, the leading provider of cloud-based managed communication services, the majority of mobile operators (62%) have … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Luxembourg, Technology, Telecom

BT Sport logo mixes heritage and innovation

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8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BT today revealed its new BT Sport logo ahead of the company’s launch of new sports channels in the summer. The logo, which was developed by Red Bee Media, mixes the BT Connected World brand imagery with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Marketing, Sports, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Région Rhône-Alpes: 200 m d’euros pour la modernisation des trains express régionaux

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8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Rénover et moderniser les transports express régionaux (TER) grâce à l’acquisition de nouvelles rames, tel est l’objectif de l’accord financier conclu entre la Région Rhône-Alpes et la Banque européenne d’investissement (BEI). Le contrat de financement de 200 millions … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

TeliaSonera: Christian Luiga appointed acting CFO

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8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Christian Luiga, currently Head of Corporate Control, has today been appointed acting CFO of TeliaSonera. This is a consequence of Per-Arne Blomquist being appointed acting President and CEO of TeliaSonera. Christian Luiga was employed by TeliaSonera in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

Eurocopter brings its mission-ready military and civil helicopters To the Aero India 2013 exhibition

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The capabilities of Eurocopter’s expanded helicopter product line in meeting a full range of India military, governmental and civilian missions will be at the forefront during this month’s Aero India 2013 exhibition, to be held at Air Force Station Yelahanka, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Defence, France, Marketing

EU Budget Commissioner Janusz Lewandowski on the outcome of the European Summit

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Brussels, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This is an important step forward for Europe’s businesses, regions, scientists, NGOs and all beneficiaries of EU funds. I am obviously disappointed that the European Council settled for such reduced amounts for future EU budgets at the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

Dipper to simplify rules in the mobile market

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8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dipper is a new Norwegian mobile company that caters to about 1.1 million employees who work for small and medium-sized businesses. Dipper believes in customer relationships based on trust and promises low prices to all, Telenor’s coverage, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Norway, Small Business, Technology, Telecom

Statement by President Barroso on the future budget, trade and the Southern Neighbourhood following the European Council, 7-8 February 2013

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José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Joint press conference/Brussels, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen, The President of the European Council has just presented the political agreement reached by Heads of State and Government for the … Read the full press release →

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V&A announced as second partner for Sky Arts Ignition Series

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8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — This summer, the V&A will be staging a multi-dimensional exhibition experience. Sky Arts Palace will present an original work of fiction by author Hari Kunzru, transformed into a walk-in story by leading graphic designers, typographers and illustrators … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, Media, Society, United Kingdom

EESC President’s Statement on the EU Budget Deal – “A deal is struck but the outcome is disappointing!”

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8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EESC president Staffan Nilsson appreciates the efforts made by European Council president Herman Van Rompuy to achieve compromise and agreement among all Member States and thus pave the way for the adoption of the future budget. It … Read the full press release →

Posted in Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Politics

BERLIN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL SUPPORTING “BERLINALE IN SENDAI”

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8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Berlin International Film Festival is supporting the “Berlinale in Sendai” event, which will take place in Japan from March 28 to 31, 2013. The event will be held in Sendai City, a town in the Tohoku … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Entertainment, Germany, Society

Härtetest für Offshore-Windenergieanlage im Labor

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8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Die Steuerung ist das »Gehirn« der Windenergieanlage. Sie reagiert sofort auf die Windgeschwindigkeit. Wenn es stürmt, schaltet sie bei Bedarf die Anlage ab oder entscheidet sofort, wie die Rotorblätter eingestellt sein müssen, um die beste Energieausbeute … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Science, Technology

Advance party of EUTM Mali arrives in Bamako

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Brussels, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — An advance party of the mission EUTM Mali has arrived today in Bamako, ahead of the launch of the mission planned in mid-February. The team of about 70 personnel will finalise with the Malian authorities the system … Read the full press release →

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

Sky Sports awarded comprehensive Premier League highlights rights

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8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sky Sports has been awarded more Premier League rights, cementing its position as the home of the Premier League and confirming the 2013/14 season as the biggest ever for Sky Sports. The three-year agreement means that each … Read the full press release →

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Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the kidnapping of two German citizens by the EL6 in Colombia

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Brussels, 8-2-2013 — /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 condemns the kidnapping of two German citizens … Read the full press release →

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

Banco Sabadell to propose a remuneration for its shareholders in the next General Meeting

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8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In the meeting of the Board of Directors of Banco de Sabadell, held on 24 January 2013, it resolved to propose at the next Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders: – The payout of a gross dividend per … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Spain

Digital Agenda: Commission calls on Polish telecom regulator to base deregulation proposal on an up-to-date market assessment

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Brussels,  8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has asked the Polish telecoms regulator (UKE) to withdraw its proposal to deregulate conditions under which other operators can access Polish telecom company Telekomunikacja Polska’s (TP) broadband network in 11 communes of Poland. In … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Government, Poland, Technology, Telecom

Navantia traslada a la Comisión de Seguimiento del dique flotante las dificultades para acometer esta infraestructura

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8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — El proyecto es viable desde el punto de vista técnico, pero económicamente sólo sería posible con un elevado apoyo financiero público. Las consultas realizadas a la Comisión revelan que cualquier apoyo financiero público al proyecto sería considerado … Read the full press release →

Posted in Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Spain, Transportation & Logistics

Dublin discussions focus on EU-wide Youth Guarantee

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DUBLIN, 8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD, has welcomed further progress made on the EU Youth Guarantee which would form a key part of the response to the youth unemployment crisis. Minister Burton also welcomed … Read the full press release →

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

Butendiek: EIB lends EUR 450m for offshore wind farm

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8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 450m for the Butendiek wind farm, which will be one of the biggest offshore wind projects so far in the German part of the North Sea. With 80 turbines, it … Read the full press release →

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