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Ukrainian producer of flexible packaging Tatrafan takes €3.1 million loan from Piraeus Bank Ukraine backed by EBRD Risk Sharing Facility

Posted on 15, November 2021 by

€3.1 million from Piraeus Bank complemented by EBRD Risk Sharing Facility Loan to improve Tatrafan’s competitiveness Financing to boost production capacity, cover working-capital needs (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 15-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Financial, Industrial, News, Ukraine, United Kingdom

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Dixons Carphone donates to Age UK’s Tech Connected programme

Posted on 11, August 2021 by

Dixons Carphone extended Pennies, its digital micro-donation charity partner, across its Currys PC World retail estate in 2020 £100,000 raised for Age UK through over 400,000 microdonations Dixons Carphone is aiming to raise £1million for charity partner Age UK The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Internet & Online, Management, News, Society, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

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Telefónica to present environmentally-friendly agriculture solutions at the Mobile World Congress

Posted on 25, June 2021 by

Telefónica comes to Mobile with a catalogue of proposals and real cases that highlight all that technology and digital transformation can do for the sustainability of the planet.  The company promotes the use of its IoT technology and big data … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Environment, Internet & Online, News, Spain, Technology, Telecom

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Winners of the inaugural SAS global Hackathon announced

Posted on 14, May 2021 by

From saving lives of first responders to exploring manure recycling, the winners transformed data into decisions. (PRESS RELEASE) MARLOW, UK, 14-May-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Analytics leader SAS announces the winners of the first-ever SAS global Hackathon. Throughout March, SAS brought … Read the full press release →

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Inmarsat devices and services now available in Virgin Megastores in UAE

Posted on 22, September 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 22-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — British satellite telecommunications company Inmarsat (LSE: ISAT) has announced that its distribution partner in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Global Beam Telecom has signed an agreement with Virgin Megastore in UAE to make … Read the full press release →

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Dr. Jean-Christophe Rufin to succeed Xavier Darcos as President of Sanofi Espoir Corporate Foundation

Posted on 18, September 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 18-Sep-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi (EPA: SAN), a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health, has announced it has appointed Dr. Jean-Christophe Rufin as President of the Sanofi Espoir Corporate Foundation, aimed at reducing inequalities in health … Read the full press release →

Posted in France, Healthcare, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Society

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Allianz Benelux (Belgium) to transfer closed book of classical life retail insurances and 4,500 mortgage loans to Monument Assurance Belgium (MAB)

Posted on 18, September 2020 by

Allianz successfully executing its Life strategy to move to modern capital light insurance products, mainly Branch 23 and protection in Belgium As a next step Allianz is to sell 95,000 policies that are part of its closed classical life retail … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Financial, Germany, Insurance, News

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Sim racing: BMW drivers and sim racers share why the most expensive equipment does not necessarily guarantee the fastest lap times

Posted on 8, May 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 8-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — BMW drivers Philipp Eng (AUT) and Christian Krognes (NOR), and sim racers Laurin Heinrich (GER) and Alexander Voß (GER) have reviewed what is on offer as hardware required in sim racing and revealed … Read the full press release →

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New post-WW1 fiction reflects on an igniting conflict between the West and Iran

Posted on 12, February 2019 by

Inspired by actual events in 1924 Persia, In the Shadow of the Kingmakers brings voice to the human sufferings of the political lust for domination (PRESS RELEASE) Santa Barbara, CA, USA, 12-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Amid growing conflicts between the West and … Read the full press release →

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Centrica Consumer division CEO Mark Hodges will be the new CEO of ReAssure from 1 March 2019

Posted on 18, December 2018 by

As part of the preparation towards a potential initial public offering (IPO) of ReAssure, Swiss Re announces Mark Hodges, currently Chief Executive Officer of Centrica Consumer division, as new CEO of ReAssure from 1 March 2019. The new CEO will … Read the full press release →

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Thomas Rathnow appointed Chairman of the Management Board / CEO of Verlagsgruppe Random House

Posted on 9, November 2018 by

Thomas Rathnow, Publisher and Member of the Management Board, is appointed Chairman of the Management Board / CEO to succeed Dr. Frank Sambeth, CEO of Verlagsgruppe Random House, who is leaving the company. MUNICH, 09-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Markus Dohle, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Germany, Management, Media

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EBRD lends €15 million to Turkish chemicals maker to increase production of a key component in energy-efficient tyres

Posted on 8, November 2018 by

EBRD €15 million loan will fund building of new production facility New plant will increase capacity by 40,000 tonnes by 2020 Expansion supports fast-growing demand for silica used in energy-efficient tyres LONDON, 08-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — In support of greener business … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Banks, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Turkey

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Deutsche Börse announces Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2019 finalists

Posted on 6, November 2018 by

Finalists are Laia Abril, Susan Meiselas, Arwed Messmer and Mark Ruwedel FRANKFURT, 06-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The four artists shortlisted for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2019 are Laia Abril, Susan Meiselas, Arwed Messmer and Mark Ruwedel. Now in its twenty-second year, … Read the full press release →

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YIT: The Helsinki Central Library Oodi will open to the public in December

Posted on 29, October 2018 by

The architects of the Helsinki Central Library, Oodi, have designed a stage for meetings that beckons and will stand the test of time. Almost all of the space at Oodi is public and significant. HELSINKI, 29-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Helsinki … Read the full press release →

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Berlinale Co-Production Market: submissions now accepted for new feature-length film projects in need of co-producers and financiers

Posted on 29, August 2018 by

BERLIN, 29-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Until October 10, experienced producers from around the world may submit new feature-length film projects in need of co-producers and financiers to the 16th Berlinale Co-Production Market (February 9 – 13, 2019). The project budget should be between … Read the full press release →

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INSEAD signs two-year partnership with The Blockchain Research Institute (BRI)

Posted on 28, August 2018 by

Fontainebleau, France, 28-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — INSEAD, the business school for the world, today announces the appointment of Don Tapscott, a leading authority on the digital age, as Adjunct Professor of Technology and Operations Management with effect from 1 September 2018. … Read the full press release →

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Range of stunning buildings and hidden curiosities during the Open Cambridge 2018, 14-15 September

Posted on 23, August 2018 by

Open Cambridge takes place 14-15 September and offers the public a chance to visit a range of stunning buildings and hidden curiosities. There are more than 80 events in this year’s programme, with over 20 events as part of Open Eddington. … Read the full press release →

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Mercedes-Benz Museum offers day nurseries and kindergartens experience the permanent exhibition of mobility since 1886 in an intuitive way appropriate to their age

Posted on 15, August 2018 by

STUTTGART, 15-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Starting now, the Mercedes-Benz Museum is offering visitor groups from day nurseries and kindergartens cases containing educational material which enable the permanent exhibition to be explored with all the senses. The concept is tailored to two … Read the full press release →

Posted in Art & Culture, Automotive, Germany

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University of Illinois Professor Deirdre McCloskey awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Warwick

Posted on 10, August 2018 by

“Thank God that I wasn’t finished when I got my PhD. I continued to read, and this, you might say, has brought me to the glory of an honorary degree at Warwick.” COVENTRY, 10-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Twice in her … Read the full press release →

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Bentley and book publishers Opus to create a limited-edition book that will delight all lovers of the brand

Posted on 8, August 2018 by

Bespoke limited-edition book documents past and celebrates future Publishers given unprecedented, high-level access to Bentley team Books to weigh 30 kilograms and feature never-seen-before imagery More information at www.thisisopus.com/Bentley CREWE, 08-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley is celebrating entering its 100th year by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Management, Marketing, Media, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

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University of Dundee led scientists explained how the switches that control signals to and from your brain across your body, making it possible for us to move, think and feel, are controlled

Posted on 23, July 2018 by

DUNDEE, 23-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — An electrifying puzzle that has evaded scientists for more than half a century, likened to a cellular Mexican wave, has finally been explained, according to a team of European scientists led by the University of Dundee. … Read the full press release →

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Novartis’ Alcon AcrySof IQ PanOptix intraocular lens unveils new data showing significantly improved near and intermediate distance vision

Posted on 19, June 2018 by

Better visual outcomes for patients with the AcrySof IQ PanOptix intraocular lens at near and intermediate distance vision[1]  Detailed findings presented at World Ophthalmology Congress 2018 Recent survey reveals 82% of people 60+ are willing to have advanced surgical options … Read the full press release →

Posted in Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Switzerland, Technology

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WACKER Brazil volunteers support the “JUNTOS SOMOS +” program to instill hope in local children and young people

Posted on 5, June 2018 by

São Paulo, Brazil, 05-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — WACKER Brazil volunteers support the “JUNTOS SOMOS +” (“together, we can do more”) program with its diverse projects to instill hope in local children and young people. The 25 WACKER volunteers focus on the … Read the full press release →

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University of Leicester: Joe Orton tribute wins ‘Best Wildcard’ award at the 2018 Saboteur Awards

Posted on 23, May 2018 by

A night of accolades for Leicester’s indie arts scene at this year’s Saboteur Awards LEICESTER, 23-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — It was a night of recognition for the arts in Leicester at the 2018 Saboteur Awards. The Saboteur Awards, which are … Read the full press release →

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Lagardère group: Laurent Guimier appointed as Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Europe 1

Posted on 18, May 2018 by

PARIS, 18-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Arnaud Lagardère, General and Managing Partner of Lagardère SCA, has appointed Laurent Guimier as Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Europe 1. Laurent Guimier replaces Frédéric Schlesinger and will take up his new position with … Read the full press release →

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McLaren Launches New Automotive app for smart phones

Posted on 17, May 2018 by

New McLaren Automotive app for smart phones now available The handiest way yet to learn about, share in and become part of the exciting world of McLaren Automotive News, videos, owners’ handbooks – plus booking of McLaren events Woking, United Kingdom, 17-May-2018 … Read the full press release →

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Lagardère group in exclusive negotiations with Czech Media Invest for the sale of its magazine titles in France

Posted on 23, April 2018 by

PARIS, 23-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Lagardère group announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Czech Media Invest in order to sell its magazine titles in France, including Elle and its various extensions including online presence of Elle France, Version Femina, Art … Read the full press release →

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Pure&Crafted Festival takes a creative break in 2018 with the support of BMW Motorrad

Posted on 7, March 2018 by

After three successful and sold-out Berlin summer weekends, the Pure&Crafted Festival is taking a creative break in 2018. With the support of BMW Motorrad, the Pure&Crafted family is pursuing new international paths instead to seek out fresh inspiration, track down … Read the full press release →

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Genetic research finds living descendants of indigenous “Taíno” in present-day Caribbean populations

Posted on 21, February 2018 by

CAMBRIDGE, 21-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A thousand-year-old tooth has provided genetic evidence that the so-called “Taíno”, the first indigenous Americans to feel the full impact of European colonisation after Columbus arrived in the New World, still have Researchers were able to … Read the full press release →

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New American Bidet Beats French Bidet: So-Kleen Innovations Inc. Launches The American Bidet — A Huge Improvement Over The European French Bidet

Posted on 20, February 2018 by

An Affordable, Convenient Toilet Enhancement For Superior Cleansing, Comfort & Toilet Hygiene VANCOUVER, British Columbia, 20-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — “It’s time to always be clean,” say the founders of So-Kleen Innovations, and the American Bidet is set to make attaining that … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Internet & Online, Marketing, News, Retail, Small Business, Technology

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Volkswagen Bank securitised vehicle financing contracts with total volume of around EUR 900 million

Posted on 15, February 2018 by

Securitised receivables volume amounts to around EUR 900 million  Braunschweig, Germany, 15-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen Bank GmbH has successfully placed its 14th Auto Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) transaction, Driver 14, on the market. The issue securitises vehicle financing contracts and has … Read the full press release →

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Swiss writer Federica de Cesco to talk about the desire for freedom in lecture at the University of St.Gallen

Posted on 15, February 2018 by

The Swiss writer Federica de Cesco will give a series of four lectures as part of the public programme of the University of St.Gallen. She will talk about the desire for freedom, which has determined the author’s life and is … Read the full press release →

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University of Exeter’s Professor Andrew Hattersley earns CBE for his work in diabetes research

Posted on 9, February 2018 by

EXETER, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — A world-leading diabetes expert today (Thursday 8th February) received his CBE for his work in revolutionising global diagnosis and treatment. Andrew Hattersley, Professor of Molecular Medicine at the University of Exeter and a diabetes consultant at the Royal Devon … Read the full press release →

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Shortlist announced for the inaugural EBRD Literature Prize

Posted on 7, February 2018 by

Inaugural award promotes literature from emerging economies. Winner of €20,000 prize to be announced on 10 April 2018 LONDON, 07-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The first EBRD Literature Prize, launched in 2017 by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in partnership … Read the full press release →

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Swisscom launches new service channel, the Swisscom easy point with Valora

Posted on 2, February 2018 by

BERNE, 02-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Quickly, uncomplicated and flexible. Swisscom launched a new service channel, the Swisscom easy point, together with Valora on 22 January 2018. In future, Swisscom customers will be able to benefit from numerous services via Valora … Read the full press release →

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Tokio Marine Kiln appoints Alex Jomaa as Cyber Underwriter

Posted on 2, February 2018 by

LONDON, 02-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Tokio Marine Kiln (TMK), the leading provider of specialist and corporate insurance, has appointed Alex Jomaa as Cyber Underwriter. He takes up the role immediately and will report to Laila Khudairi, Head of Enterprise Risk in London.  An award winning expert in his field with a … Read the full press release →

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Films announced for the Competition and Berlinale Special at The 68th Berlin International Film Festival

Posted on 24, January 2018 by

BERLIN, 24-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Another five films have been invited to take part in the Competition of the 68th Berlin International Film Festival. 23 of the 24 titles in the Competition have already been selected, 19 of the 24 films will be competing … Read the full press release →

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University of Birmingham Professor James Arthur awarded an OBE in the 2018 New Year Honours

Posted on 8, January 2018 by

University of Birmingham academic Professor James Arthur has been awarded an OBE in the 2018 New Year Honours for services to character and values education. BIRMINGHAM, 08-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — University alumni Andrew Ready, a leading surgeon, and Sabrina Francis, a … Read the full press release →

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MTG Studios: Crime drama ‘Wisting’ will be one of Norway’s biggest ever drama productions

Posted on 27, November 2017 by

STOCKHOLM, 27-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The next original series from MTG Studios will be Norwegian crime drama ‘Wisting’, which will be one of Norway’s biggest ever drama productions and is supported by the Norwegian Film Institute. Filming starts in January 2018 … Read the full press release →

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DNV GL’s new position paper sets out the importance of standardisation in enabling the growth of digital applications in the maritime industry

Posted on 20, November 2017 by

OSLO, 20-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Classification society DNV GL has released a new position paper setting out the importance of standardisation in enabling the growth of digital applications in the maritime industry. Drawing from the experiences gained from digital pilot projects … Read the full press release →

Posted in Industrial, Management, Norway, Transportation & Logistics

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