Studia Monetaria lectures for the general public at the Bank of Finland Museum, spring 2013

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Studia Monetaria lecture series will continue in the spring of 2013. The lectures deal with the Bank of Finland’s and the Financial Supervisory Authority’s (FIN-FSA) operational sectors and history. The lectures are given by leading … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Education, Financial, Finland, Government

EDPS Strategy 2013-2014 for excellence in data protection by the EU institutions

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Brussels, 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Yesterday evening, the EDPS presented a report outlining his Strategy for 2013-2014 to senior representatives of the EU institutions. The EDPS outlined the process, aims and results of an extensive analysis, including the main lines of the 2013-2014 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Government, Internet & Online, Law

Novartis Europharm Ltd withdraws its marketing authorisation application for Ruvise (imatinib mesilate)

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Medicines Agency has been formally notified by Novartis Europharm Ltd of its decision to withdraw its application for a centralised marketing authorisation for the medicine Ruvise (imatinib mesilate), 100 and 400 mg film-coated tablets. It was … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Switzerland

EUR 200m from EIB to support 23 Water Investment Projects across Ireland

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank loan will provide €200 million to support improvements in Ireland’s Water Services Investment Programme (WSIP) by financing 23 projects in Dublin and 10 counties around the country to provide new water mains, water … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland

EU Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard on recent developments in the European carbon market

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Brussels, 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Commissioner for Climate Action Connie Hedegaard on recent developments in the European carbon market “On a day where the carbon price at some point went below €3 it must be clear to all that when the Commission … Read the full press release →

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

Erste Smartphones der Telekom mit vorinstallierter Lookout-App bieten Sofort-Schutz für Kunden

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Lookout und Telekom stellen Ratgeber für mobilen Datenschutz auf DLD13 vor 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Deutsche Telekom und Lookout intensivieren ihre Zusammenarbeit bei mobiler Sicherheit und Datenschutz und liefern die ersten Geräte mit vorinstallierter Lookout App aus. So ist die … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom

Sweden: Water technologies: EIB supports R&D activities of Xylem with EUR 120m loan

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a loan of EUR 120m to Xylem for research, development and innovation activities in the water industry. The R&D project supported will be carried out at the company’s R&D centres … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Sweden

BAE Systems: Three-year JetSpares contract from Braathens Technical

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We have won a three-year extension to our long-standing JetSpares contract with Braathens Technical AB of Sweden in support of 12 Avro RJ regional jetliners operated by Braathens subsidiary, Malmö Aviation. The contract has an option to … Read the full press release →

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

Pertti Ukkonen appointed as the Bank of Finland’s Head of Internal Audit

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Pertti Ukkonen, MSc (Econ.) 52, has been appointed Head of Internal Audit at the Bank of Finland. The appointment is for a five-year term. The Head of Internal Audit manages the Internal Audit unit, which is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Management

Clearer rules on customs handling of pirated or counterfeit goods

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

A deal with the Council to give customs officials at EU borders better tools to confiscate, store and destroy goods that infringe intellectual property rights was endorsed by Internal Market Committee MEPs on Thursday. 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Imports that infringe Intellectual Property … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Government, International Trade, Law, Politics, Society

UK: Birth to two years is most financially stressful time for parents

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Money worries mean giving up luxuries and saving for the future Having children prompts people to address their personal debts Pester power rears its head as children reach 11 to 15 years of age 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new study … Read the full press release →

Posted in Financial, Insurance, Investment, Society, United Kingdom

Statement by the spokesperson of EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the EU Election Observation Mission to observe the general elections in Kenya

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

24-1-2013 — /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: “Upon the invitation from the Kenyan government, the High Representative of … Read the full press release →

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

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation Deepen Collaboration by Signing Binding Agreements

Posted on 24, January 2013 by

Fuel Cell System, Sports Vehicle, Lightweight Technology and Lithium-air Battery Collaboration to Commence Munich, 24-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) are pursuing their successful strategic long-term cooperation in the field of sustainable mobility today by signing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Agriculture Committee adopts plans for modern and flexible EU farm policy

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

EU farm policy reform must distribute EU funding more fairly, make “greening” measures mandatory but flexible and better equip farmers to cope with market challenges. So says the Agriculture Committee’s opening position for negotiations with EU member states, as set … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, European Union, Government, Investment, Law, Politics

Mobilité et solidarité: la Fondation PSA Peugeot Citroën publie son premier…

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — La Fondation PSA Peugeot Citroën “Un Monde en Mouvement” publie son premier rapport d’activité. 1 an et demi après le démarrage de la Fondation, ce document présente un premier bilan de son activité. Il illustre la richesse … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, France, Non Profit, Society, Technology

Aviva plc – Sale of stake in Malaysian joint venture

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Aviva plc (“Aviva”) announces that it has reached agreement to sell its 49% interest in CIMB Aviva Assurance Berhad and CIMB Aviva Takaful Berhad (together “CIMB-Aviva”) to Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (“SLA”), a subsidiary of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Investment, United Kingdom

Speech – The role of pension funds in active ageing and solidarity between generations

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

László ANDOR – European Commissioner responsible for Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion Conference on “The Role of Pension Funds in Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations” / Brussels Brussels, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and gentlemen, I am grateful for the chance … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Society

MINI Roadster named ‘best open-top’ at What Car? Awards.

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Munich/Oxford, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The MINI Cooper S Roadster has scooped the title of best open-top at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2013. Chas Hallett, editor of What Car? said: “MINIs are all about fun and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Germany, United Kingdom

EXOR: Nominato il rappresentante comune degli azionisti titolari di azioni privilegiate

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

Torino, 23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nominato il rappresentante comune degli azionisti titolari di azioni privilegiate L’Assemblea degli Azionisti titolari di azioni privilegiate EXOR, riunitasi oggi a Torino, ha nominato Oreste Cagnasso rappresentante comune degli azionisti titolari di azioni privilegiate per i prossimi … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management

Italy’s economic policy under the spotlight

Posted on 23, January 2013 by

23-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Italy is changing radically, and offers a good example for others to emulate, its finance minister Vittorio Grilli told the EP Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee on Monday. He pledged to deliver a balanced budget by the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Government, Italy, Politics