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Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA 2013 1Q Results Under IFRS

Posted on 8, May 2013 by

Net income at €167.5mn, up 5% excl. capital gains Adjusted Net operating cash flow up 7% to €261mn –       Further reduction in net debt, at 1.7x trailing 12M EBITDA EBITDA margin stable at 35.4% Total operating expenses excl. D&A and … Read the full press release →

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The acquisition of UK cable operator Virgin Media by Liberty Global of the US has been cleared by the European Commission

Posted on 15, April 2013 by

Brussels, 15-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of UK cable operator Virgin Media Inc., registered in the US, by the US-based company Liberty Global, Inc. The transaction, with a value of … Read the full press release →

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Endesa completed new real-time communications system for smart grids, part of the Integris project

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

• The Integris project, led by Enel Energy Europe and captained in Spain by Endesa, has developed a new telecommunications system with the same coverage as the distribution grid, providing real-time data on the low and medium-voltage distribution grids. • … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy, Spain, Technology, Telecom

Sky expands its home service and supply team with over 700 new engineers

Posted on 8, February 2013 by

8-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Sky, the UK’s leading home entertainment and communications company, is expanding its workforce with over 700 engineers, key management and support staff set to join its Home Service and Supply team.  Sky has reached an agreement* to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Entertainment, Internet & Online, Media, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

BT GROUP PLC RESULTS FOR THE THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2012

Posted on 7, February 2013 by

BT Group plc (BT.L) today announced its results for the third quarter and nine months to 31 December 2012.  7-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ian Livingston, Chief Executive, commenting on the results, said: “Our fibre plans are helping to make the UK … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom

Payment specialist Nets selects Telenor for telecom services in five European countries

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Telenor has entered an agreement with Nets, a European provider of payments, card and information services to supply them with telecom and data services in five European countries for the next three years. Telenor’s ability to provide … Read the full press release →

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Telenor: Large mobile services contract signed with Federation of Norwegian Agricultural Co-operatives

Posted on 6, February 2013 by

Telenor has won the contract to supply mobile services to AgriKjøp. The agreement is worth NOK 180 million over three years. 6-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AgriKjøp is a joint purchasing organisation for the companies in the Federation of Norwegian Agricultural Co-operatives, … Read the full press release →

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

Best-of-CES Award for Chevrolet MyLink System

Posted on 31, January 2013 by

Award for Bosch Infotainment Unit Best innovation in the “Car Tech” category Driver information system from Bosch with an open-source operating system Chevrolet MyLink combines entertainment, navigation, communication and operating functions in a single electronic unit 31-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Technology

LLOYDS TSB LAUNCHES BALANCE TRANSFER FEE REFUND OFFER

Posted on 16, January 2013 by

New offer makes Lloyds TSB Platinum credit card one of the best value balance transfer deals on the market 0% interest for 21 months on balance transfers and three months on purchases 50% refund of the 3% balance transfer fee … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, United Kingdom

No change to telecoms and internet governance – EU Member States amongst dozens not signing proposed new International Telecommunications Regulations (ITR) Treaty, remain 100% committed to open internet

Posted on 17, December 2012 by

Brussels, 17-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Delegates from the 193 member countries of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) have concluded the “World Conference on International Telecommunications” (WCIT) conference in Dubai. Negotiations to review the International Telecommunications Regulations (ITRs) failed to reach consensus agreement. … Read the full press release →

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Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of Austrian mobile phone operator Orange by H3G, subject to conditions

Posted on 12, December 2012 by

Brussels, 12-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Orange’s mobile telephony business in Austria by Hutchison 3G (H3G). The approval is conditional upon the implementation of a commitments package that will … Read the full press release →

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Mergers: Commission opens in-depth investigation into creation of “NewCo”, combining Munksjö and part of Ahlstrom.

Posted on 10, December 2012 by

Brussels, 10-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation under the EU Merger Regulation into the planned combination into a new merged entity of Munksjö AB, a Swedish-based manufacturer of high value-added paper products, and the European label … Read the full press release →

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ΑΝΤ1 added to OTE TV

Posted on 6, December 2012 by

6-12-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — OTE TV content is further enhanced with the addition of ΑΝΤ1 TV channel, thereby offering the richest selection of Greek channels, including all major nationwide channels, as well as selected regional channels from across Greece. OTE TV … Read the full press release →

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Greater economy for businesses with new OTE programs

Posted on 30, November 2012 by

Athens, 30-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — OTE offers two new programs to ensure greater economy for businesses in response to their increased needs. Daily tasks in businesses become an inspiration for OTE to further develop its products and services in the context of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Greece, Technology, Telecom

Europe’s growth challenge and innovative infrastructure financing

Posted on 9, November 2012 by

Olli Rehn – Vice-President of the European Commission and member of the Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro EU-EIB Cooperation Agreement for the pilot phase of the Project Bond Initiative /European Policy Centre Brussels, 9-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — President … Read the full press release →

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Mergers: Commission approves Outokumpu’s acquisition of Inoxum, subject to conditions

Posted on 8, November 2012 by

Brussels, 8-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Following an in-depth review, the European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Inoxum, the stainless steel division of ThyssenKrupp of Germany, by the Finnish stainless steel company Outokumpu. The approval is … Read the full press release →

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Merger review: Past evolution and future prospects

Posted on 5, November 2012 by

Cernobbio (Italy), 5-11-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, It is always a pleasure to be back in Cernobbio, in this occasion to participate in this Conference on Competition Policy. And I wish to thank in particular Jorge Padilla for inviting me … Read the full press release →

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Lloyds Banking group completes property portfolio for project verde

Posted on 17, October 2012 by

17-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Lloyds Banking Group today confirms it has finalised the property portfolio for its divestment programme Verde. The Group has secured a lease of the 5th floor at 20 Gresham Street, London, EC2. The office is the eighth in … Read the full press release →

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