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New research: Acquisitions, buybacks and shareholder-driven manoeuvre threaten public access to breakthrough drugs

Posted on 28, July 2016 by

CAMBRIDGE, 28-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — An analysis of a new drug’s journey to market, published today in the BMJ, shines a light on financial practices that see some major pharmaceutical companies relying on a cycle of acquisitions, profits from high … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Society, United Kingdom

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Toyota to provide funding to broaden the scope of The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species ™

Posted on 10, May 2016 by

Toyota to support deeper understanding of threats to biodiversity and global food supplies through a 5-year partnership Significant step to achieve IUCN’s goal of doubling the number of species assessed by 2020 painting a more comprehensive picture of the state … Read the full press release →

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Lloyds Bank research: Increasing global instability and slowing Chinese economy the biggest threats to Britain’s automotive industry

Posted on 7, December 2015 by

Global economic instability is biggest threat to Britain’s automotive industry Businesses revise down growth forecasts amid international markets volatility Significant drop in number of manufacturing firms expecting to achieve business growth through exports Despite challenges, businesses planning to create thousands … Read the full press release →

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Dennis Technology Labs named Kaspersky Internet Security best product on the market for protection against cyberthreats

Posted on 16, October 2015 by

Following comprehensive performance and protection testing, Dennis Technology Labs has named Kaspersky Internet Security as the best product on the market for protection against cyberthreats, giving it a 100% Total Accuracy rating in its annual ‘Anti-Virus Protection and Performance Report.’  … Read the full press release →

Posted in Internet & Online, Russia, Security & Safety

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Novartis’s Signifor® LAR to treat patients with life-threatening hormonal disorder acromegaly receives FDA approval

Posted on 18, December 2014 by

Acromegaly is an endocrine disorder caused by elevated growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels[1] Signifor LAR, a next-generation somatostatin analog, provides a new option for patients with acromegaly with inadequately controlled disease[2] Signifor LAR FDA approval is … Read the full press release →

Posted in Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland

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Capgemini and Pivotal launch solution to help companies address advanced threats to the enterprise

Posted on 14, November 2014 by

Unique new offer to detect and react to advanced internal and external business threats Paris, London, 14-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services today announced, with Pivotal, the company at the intersection … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission proposed new legislation to protect biodiversity against rapidly growing threat from invasive species

Posted on 10, September 2013 by

10-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission today proposed new legislation to prevent and manage the rapidly growing threat from invasive species. There are currently over 12 000 species present in Europe which are alien to the natural environment. About 15% of these … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Environment, European Union, Government, Law

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Roche’s new medicine Erivedge received conditional EU approval for treatment of people with disfiguring and potentially life-threatening form of skin cancer

Posted on 19, July 2013 by

Erivedge is a new medicine that helps people with a disfiguring and potentially life-threatening form of skin cancer 19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that the European Commission has granted conditional approval to Erivedge (vismodegib) … Read the full press release →

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Catherine Ashton Remarks on nuclear threats and human rights in North Korea

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Catherine Ashton – High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission European Parliament/Strasbourg,  15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — DPRK remains the most isolated country in the world and one of the most hostile … Read the full press release →

Posted in Defence, European Union, France, Government, Politics, Society

Threats to democracy are “unacceptable” says Tunisia’s President Moncef Marzouki

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Arab revolutions are “first and foremost social and democratic”, not “nationalistic and xenophobic”,Tunisia’s President Moncef Marzouki told MEPs on Wednesday. He condemned the murder, this morning in Tunis, of Chokri Belaïd an “old friend” and figurehead … Read the full press release →

Posted in European Union, Government, Politics, Society

Anti-Money Laundering: Stronger rules to respond to new threats

Posted on 5, February 2013 by

Brussels, 5-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Commission has today adopted two proposals to reinforce the EU’s existing rules on anti-money laundering and fund transfers. The threats associated with money laundering and terrorist financing are constantly evolving, which requires regular updates of the rules. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Law, Politics

Jetrea(TM) receives positive CHMP opinion, would become the first drug to treat sight-threatening vitreomacular traction and macular hole

Posted on 19, January 2013 by

Pivotal data showed Jetrea significantly resolved vitreomacular traction (VMT) and macular hole compared to placebo at day 28 (p<0.001)[1] Current standard of care for VMT is surgery or “watchful waiting” associated with further visual impairment that can lead to central … Read the full press release →

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

Poor maintenance “threatens roads in Sub-Saharan Africa” – say EU Auditors

Posted on 15, January 2013 by

Luxembourg, 15-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU is one of the leading donors in the road sector in Sub-Saharan Africa. Road transport is a focal sector for EDF (European Development Fund) cooperation strategy with most Sub-Saharan African countries. Financially, it is by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Society, Transportation & Logistics

Basilea reports recruitment completion of phase 3 pivotal study of isavuconazole, an agent for the potential primary treatment of invasive and life-threatening fungal infections

Posted on 3, January 2013 by

Basel, Switzerland, 3-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd. (“Basilea”, SIX:BSLN) and its partner Astellas Pharma Inc. (“Astellas”) announced today that patient recruitment for the isavuconazole phase 3 registration study SECURE has been completed. Isavuconazole is an investigational intravenous (i. v.) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland

EU must tackle the rising threat of microbial resistance, says health committee

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The widespread use of antimicrobials is threatening their effectiveness by increasing microbial resistance, says the health committee. It wants the problem to be tackled by using the drugs more cautiously, improving animal welfare and creating new business … Read the full press release →

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

FDA Approves AstraZeneca’s Fasenra for Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Offering New Hope for Patients

Posted on 18, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Fasenra (benralizumab) has been approved by the US FDA for the treatment of eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), a rare immune-mediated vasculitis that can be fatal without treatment. The approval is based on results from the MANDARA … Read the full press release →

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Saab Completes Delivery of Fifth GlobalEye AEW&C Aircraft to United Arab Emirates, Strengthening Strategic Partnership

Posted on 18, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Saab has successfully delivered the fifth and final GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), completing the series of deliveries that began in 2020. The advanced multi-domain surveillance system, equipped with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology

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Alaska DMV Partners with Thales to Launch Next-Gen Secure Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards

Posted on 14, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The Alaska DMV has awarded Thales a new contract to provide secure, next-generation driver’s licenses and ID cards, featuring cutting-edge security technology. The polycarbonate cards, with laser-engraved translucent windows and biometric verification, are designed to prevent identity fraud … Read the full press release →

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BAE Systems Wins £60 Million Contract to Upgrade Royal Navy’s Sting Ray Torpedo

Posted on 14, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £60 million contract to enhance the Royal Navy’s Sting Ray lightweight torpedo. Over a four-year period, the project will focus on technological upgrades to address emerging threats in anti-submarine … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Telekom Unveils Green AI Principles to Boost Sustainability Efforts

Posted on 12, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has introduced nine green AI principles aimed at reducing the environmental impact of artificial intelligence while enhancing its benefits. These principles focus on energy efficiency, sustainable coding, and transparent carbon tracking. Already, Deutsche Telekom is using … Read the full press release →

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DNV Launches New Climate Risk Service to Protect Solar Projects from Hail Damage

Posted on 11, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched a new service in partnership with Jupiter Intelligence to help solar photovoltaic (PV) developers assess the growing hail risk caused by climate change. The service provides data on hailstorm probability and size for specific locations … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Telekom Boosts Cyber Defense with New AI-Powered Security Operations Center in Bonn

Posted on 10, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has expanded its cyber defense with the opening of its Master Security Operations Center (SOC) in Bonn, part of a global network to combat increasingly AI-driven cyberattacks. The center processes billions of security data points daily … Read the full press release →

Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom

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Consumer Alert: Surge in Fake Website Scams Costing UK Shoppers Millions

Posted on 7, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) A recent report reveals a significant increase in online fraud involving fake websites, leading to an estimated £6.6 million in losses for UK shoppers. Scammers create counterfeit sites that mimic popular brands, luring consumers with fake discounts. Many … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom

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Basilea Pharmaceutica Reaches Milestone with Strong European Sales of Cresemba®

Posted on 6, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd announced that its antifungal drug, Cresemba® (isavuconazole), achieved significant sales in Europe, triggering a USD 25 million milestone payment from partner Pfizer. This achievement highlights Cresemba’s strong performance in treating severe fungal infections. The milestone … Read the full press release →

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Infodas Joins Forces with Airbus to Bolster Cybersecurity Capabilities Across Defence and Aerospace Sectors

Posted on 5, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has completed its acquisition of infodas, a German cybersecurity firm specializing in IT solutions for the public sector, including defense and critical infrastructure. This acquisition, now finalized with all regulatory approvals, aims to strengthen … Read the full press release →

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Beiersdorf Teams Up with Macro Biologics to Advance Biodegradable Antimicrobial Peptides for Enhanced Skin Care and Healthcare Solutions

Posted on 5, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf and Macro Biologics have announced a multi-year partnership to develop biodegradable antimicrobial peptides, aimed at advancing skin care and healthcare solutions. The collaboration will utilize Macro Biologics’ advanced antimicrobial technology, known as Amicidins, which targets a broad … Read the full press release →

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AI Breakthrough Unveils New Viral Protein Structures, Paving the Way for Enhanced Vaccine Development

Posted on 5, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research and the University of Sydney have utilized advanced AI technologies, specifically AlphaFold and ESMFold, to map the protein structures of numerous viruses from the Flaviviridae family, which includes … Read the full press release →

Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

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Symrise Strengthens Future of Natural Ingredients with Innovative Sustainable Sourcing Strategy

Posted on 4, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has launched a sustainable sourcing initiative to ensure the long-term availability of natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. In response to climate change, geopolitical challenges, and increasing demand for eco-friendly products, Symrise has implemented a … Read the full press release →

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Eurojust Showcases Key Role in Enhancing Port Security at Rotterdam’s World Port Days 2024

Posted on 3, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Eurojust will participate in the 47th annual World Port Days in Rotterdam from September 6-8, 2024. The event, which highlights the importance of European ports like Rotterdam, will feature Eurojust in the European Pavilion. This space, organized by … Read the full press release →

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Kudelski IoT’s Security IP Gains High Assurance Rating, Enhancing Confidence for Semiconductor Manufacturers

Posted on 28, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Kudelski IoT’s KSE5 Security IP has received high assurance certification after rigorous testing by Applus+ Laboratories, confirming its robustness for use in critical industries like automotive, medical, and defense. The security solution meets stringent criteria for Common Criteria … Read the full press release →

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Roche’s PiaSky Approved in EU as First Monthly Self-Administered Treatment for PNH

Posted on 28, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Roche has received approval from the European Commission for PiaSky® (crovalimab), a novel treatment for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH), making it the first monthly subcutaneous (SC) treatment available in the European Union. PiaSky, which can be self-administered by … Read the full press release →

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ESET Uncovers NGate: New Android Malware Exploits NFC Data for ATM Theft

Posted on 23, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) ESET Research has uncovered a new Android malware called “NGate” that targets NFC (Near Field Communication) data to facilitate unauthorized ATM withdrawals. The malware deceives users into installing it through phishing attacks impersonating Czech banks. Once installed, NGate … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Unveils SICAM Enhanced Grid Sensor to Boost Power Grid Transparency and Efficiency

Posted on 23, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched the SICAM Enhanced Grid Sensor (EGS), a new solution designed to provide full transparency and control over power distribution networks. Part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, this advanced sensor enhances grid monitoring, optimizes maintenance, and … Read the full press release →

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A New Beginning for Chocolat: Rescued Chimp Finds Sanctuary at Monkey World with DHL Express’ Help

Posted on 22, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Chocolat, a disabled chimpanzee rescued from the illegal bushmeat trade, has been successfully relocated from Kenya to Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre in the UK, thanks to a collaboration between DHL Express and Monkey World. The chimpanzee, … Read the full press release →

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Vodafone’s NG-SOS App Achieves 4 Million Downloads, Revolutionizing Emergency Response Across Europe

Posted on 22, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Foundation’s NG-SOS app has reached a milestone of over 4 million downloads and has facilitated 200,000 emergency calls across Europe. The app, available in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria, connects users directly to emergency services, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Austria, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Hungary, Investment, Management, News, Science, Slovakia, Technology, Telecom

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London’s Public Transport Network Cracks Down on Violence Against Staff: A New Campaign Sets the Tone

Posted on 20, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new campaign to combat violence and aggression against its staff on the public transport network. The campaign highlights the serious consequences for offenders, including recent cases where individuals received significant prison … Read the full press release →

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Rostock’s Renewable Energy Boom: A Model for Economic Revival in Eastern Germany

Posted on 20, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Rostock and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are experiencing an economic revival driven by the growth of renewable energy, particularly wind power. The region’s transformation is creating jobs, revitalizing the local economy, and positioning Rostock as a key player in Europe’s … Read the full press release →

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Strengthening EU Protections: Robert Szustkowski calls for safeguarding EU citizens’ rights to dignity

Posted on 17, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Union faces a growing challenge in combating disinformation and media manipulation. Citizens and organizations are calling for an expansion of the “right to be forgotten” to include media outlets, holding them accountable for defamatory or misleading … Read the full press release →

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Experian Bolsters Fraud Prevention with Acquisition of Behavioral Analytics Leader NeuroID

Posted on 14, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Experian has acquired NeuroID, enhancing its fraud prevention capabilities with advanced behavioral analytics. This acquisition allows Experian to integrate NeuroID’s technology into its CrossCore® platform, offering clients deeper insights into digital behaviors to better detect and prevent fraud. … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Telekom Launches Powerful Campaign Against Disinformation

Posted on 9, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has launched a powerful new campaign as part of its “No Hate Speech” initiative, aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of disinformation. The campaign uses striking imagery to show how false information spreads rapidly like … Read the full press release →

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