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Rovio Entertainment Ltd wins the Best Gaming/New Media Licensed Property award at the 2014 Licensing Awards

Posted on 23, September 2014 by

ESPOO, 23-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rovio Entertainment Ltd, the creator of Angry Birds, is excited to announce that it won the Best Gaming/New Media Licensed Property award at the 2014 Licensing Awards. The awards are owned and organized by the … Read the full press release →

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Infineon Technologies AG takes lead in the market for power semiconductors and MOSFET power transistors according to business information provider IHS Inc

Posted on 10, September 2014 by

Neubiberg, Germany, 10-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Infineon Technologies AG consolidated its position as global market leader in power semiconductors last year. With a market share of 12.3 per cent, the company came in first for the eleventh time in a row, according … Read the full press release →

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Sara Snogerup Linse named this year’s recipient of the KTH Royal Institute of Technology’s Great Prize and SEK 1.2 million

Posted on 5, September 2014 by

Sara Snogerup Linse was named this year’s recipient of the KTH Royal Institute of Technology’s Great Prize and SEK 1.2 million. The award places her in the same company as Robyn, Hans Rosling och Niklas Zennström. Stockholm, Sweden, 5-9-2014 — … Read the full press release →

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Kantar’s The Futures Company expands its Asia-Pacific operation with new office in Shanghai

Posted on 11, August 2014 by

Names Kunal Sinha as Chairman, Asia-Pacific SHANGHAI, 11-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Futures Company is pleased to announce the opening of an office in Shanghai, expanding its Asia-Pacific operation following the successful launch of a Singapore office in 2013. The Futures Company … Read the full press release →

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LondonTown.com: Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2014

Posted on 4, August 2014 by

‘Royal Childhood’ gives visitors an insight into a royal upbringing LONDON, 4-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Buckingham Palace hosts a special exhibition on ‘Royal Childhood’ during the Summer Opening of its State Rooms which draws visitors in their thousands to London each … Read the full press release →

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The University of Leeds to have its 19th century medical book collections digitised and added to the UK Medical Heritage Library (UK MHL)

Posted on 31, July 2014 by

LEEDS, 31-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Leeds is joining forces with one of the world’s major resources for the study of medical history as part of a project to create a comprehensive online resource. Leeds is one of nine … Read the full press release →

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A six-metre-high puppet of Lady Godiva to stride across the University of Warwick campus to mark the opening of the International Federation for Theatre Research World congress

Posted on 25, July 2014 by

Coventry, UK, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A six-metre-high puppet of Lady Godiva will be striding across the University of Warwick campus next week to mark the opening of the International Federation for Theatre Research (IFTR) World congress. Coventry-based Imagineer Productions are bringing their huge … Read the full press release →

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Rovio Entertainment Ltd wins the Digital/New Media Program of the Year award at the 2014 LIMA Licensing Excellence Awards

Posted on 21, June 2014 by

Las Vegas, NV, US, 21-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Rovio Entertainment Ltd, the creator of Angry Birds, is thrilled to announce that it won the Digital/New Media Program of the Year award at the 2014 LIMA Licensing Excellence Awards. The awards are part … Read the full press release →

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Royal Philips and Royal Dutch Football Association kicked off series of football clinics at Philips Community Light Centers across Brazil

Posted on 13, June 2014 by

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 13-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — This weekend Royal Philips (NYSE:PHG, AEX:PHIA), the global leader in lighting, kicked off a new initiative with KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association) – a series of six football clinics held at Philips Community Light Centers across … Read the full press release →

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Transport for London and Merrell published fully illustrated book about the story of the capital’s newest transport icon

Posted on 2, June 2014 by

LONDON, 02-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A fully illustrated book entitled London’s New Routemaster, which tells the official story of the first bus designed specifically for the capital in more than 50 years, has been launched today (Thursday 29 May). The book, … Read the full press release →

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Cassa depositi e prestiti Spa Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting: 2013 financial statements approved; Appointed Luciano Barsotti standing auditor and Giandomenico Genta alternate auditor

Posted on 30, May 2014 by

Rome,  30-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Cassa depositi e prestiti Spa (CDP) announces that the Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting today approved the 2013 financial statements. The 2013 consolidated financial statements were also presented during the meeting. The Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting also appointed new … Read the full press release →

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University of Sussex report: Community-led sustainable energy projects not taken seriously enough by the government

Posted on 13, May 2014 by

Sussex, 13-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Published today (12 May 2014), the report looks at how initiatives such as community-owned solar panels, wind turbines and hydro-electricity generators, as well as energy-saving projects, could make big differences in tackling climate change. But while a … Read the full press release →

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Trinity College Dublin published new book about history of the development of medical education and clinical practice in Ireland over the centuries

Posted on 7, May 2014 by

DUBLIN, 7-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The medical school in Trinity College Dublin is one of the oldest in Europe and because of this a history of the school is also a history of the development of medical education and clinical practice in … Read the full press release →

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Portugal Telecom turns its phone booth into community mini-library

Posted on 30, April 2014 by

Lisbon, Portugal, 30-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Do you like reading? So the next time you pass by Praça de Londres in Lisbon, go to PT’s old phone booth, take a book and give it back when finished reading. At first sight this is … Read the full press release →

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Maris Interiors launched radio campaign on LBC radio to help companies undertake the difficult step of relocating their offices

Posted on 10, April 2014 by

LONDON, 10-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Maris Interiors have launched a radio campaign on LBC radio to help companies undertaking the difficult step of relocating their offices. Relocating offices is one of the most expensive and time-consuming events your company will have to … Read the full press release →

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EPSRC names University of Leicester Professor Rodrigo Quian Quiroga amongst UK’s most inspirational scientists and engineers

Posted on 3, April 2014 by

RISE Awards announced by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Leicester, UK,  3-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Ten of the UK’s most inspirational scientists and engineers have been recognised by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The Council has announced … Read the full press release →

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University of Leicester Exhibition: “Creating Home: 100 Years of Architectural Change at Lamport Hall (1800-1900)” Northamptonshire, 20 April – 12 October 2014

Posted on 3, April 2014 by

Leicester, UK,  3-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Exhibition by University of Leicester research student to take place at Lamport Hall, Northamptonshire, between 20 April – 12 October 2014 Media/ photo opportunity: Exhibition opening 11.30am on Tuesday 8 April at Lamport Hall, Northamptonshire. Contact Megan … Read the full press release →

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Pearson uses Foursquare’s data in its new free app to help students find more productive places to study

Posted on 27, March 2014 by

New Inspired Locations of Learning app helps students’ productivity Free to download for iOS and Android Share inspiring study locations on Foursquare LONDON, 27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Pearson, the world’s leading learning company, today launched a new free app – Inspired Locations of Learning – to … Read the full press release →

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CFM International starts in 2014 with booking orders for 614 CFM56 and LEAP engines to date, worth of $7.5 billion U.S. at list price

Posted on 18, February 2014 by

Total value of $7.5 billion U.S. at list price SINGAPORE, 18-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — 2014 is off to a great start for CFM International with the company booking orders for 614 CFM56 and LEAP engines to date. Overall, CFM has received orders … Read the full press release →

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Rovio Entertainment: Get ready for something new in the Angry Birds universe!

Posted on 14, February 2014 by

Stella and her friends open up an exciting new world to expand the fun and adventurous Angry Birds universe. Espoo, Finland, 14-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Get ready for something new in the Angry Birds universe! Meet Stella and her friends, a group … Read the full press release →

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International students won Egmont challenge in this year’s ComCaseCompetition at Copenhagen Business School

Posted on 31, January 2014 by

Copenhagen, Denmark, 31-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A group of international students won the ComCaseCompetition, the annual competition for communication students at Copenhagen Business School. Egmont was the topic of the case and is very impressed with the creativity of the 50 participants. … Read the full press release →

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LondonTown.com: Comics, war and Gothic novels at the British Library in 2014

Posted on 28, January 2014 by

One of the world’s great educational institutions lines up a stellar year of exhibitions on the Euston Road in 2014 London, UK, 28-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —   The British Library promises to provide a 2014 to remember with a succession of … Read the full press release →

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Banco Sabadell net profit tripled in 2013 compared to 2012

Posted on 24, January 2014 by

Sabadell, Spain, 24-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The quality of ordinary revenues improved considerably in 2012, as net fees and commissions increased by 20.8% and gross income by 34.4%, well above the market consensus estimates. The core capital ratio reached 12.0% (10.1% … Read the full press release →

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64th Berlinale’s Forum 2014 finalized its programme with series of special screenings

Posted on 23, January 2014 by

Berlin, Germany, 23-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Forum has now finalized its 2014 programme with a series of special screenings dedicated to historical films and re-discoveries as well as current works of special formal and thematic interest. When Bong Joon Ho first opened … Read the full press release →

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CBI quarterly Industrial Trends Survey reveals new manufacturing orders growing at fastest rate since 2011

Posted on 21, January 2014 by

London, UK, 21-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Growth in new manufacturing orders was the strongest since April 2011, according to the latest CBI quarterly Industrial Trends Survey. In the three months to January 2014, domestic orders rose, uncertainty about demand fell and investment … Read the full press release →

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Bertelsmann Asia Investments fund sells two holdings in China worth $71 million

Posted on 17, January 2014 by

Bertelsmann Asia Investments fund sells two holdings worth $71 million Holdings in 25 companies and funds Growth in media, services and education planned  Beijing, China, 17-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Bertelsmann is advancing its profitable growth in China: The international media company’s Bertelsmann … Read the full press release →

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Time Capsule seals London Underground’s extraordinary 150th anniversary year

Posted on 10, January 2014 by

Time Capsule is to be displayed in the transformed Tottenham Court Road Station London, UK, 10-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The conclusion of London Underground’s 150th anniversary year has been celebrated today with the installation of a time capsule containing a range of … Read the full press release →

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EBRD Cultural Programme and BBC announced the Ukrainian Book of the Year awards winners

Posted on 16, December 2013 by

BBC Book of the Year 2013 awards presented in partnership with the Cultural Programme of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Kiev, Ukraine, 16-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — “The Remote Space” by Yaroslav Melnyk, and “Who Will Make the Snow” by … Read the full press release →

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KTH scientist Vania Ceccato’s research could lead to safer transit stations around the world

Posted on 5, December 2013 by

Getting people to use mass transit isn’t just a matter of making it convenient and cost-effective. Riders need to feel safe, too. A book by KTH researcher Vania Ceccato could make a significant contribution to improving safety in transit environments. … Read the full press release →

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Technopolis GS collects paper waste and plastic for processing leading the way for sustainable business in Russia

Posted on 13, November 2013 by

St. Petersburg, Russia, 13-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Technopolis GS has collected tons of paper waste launching a series of actions to promote sustainable business in Russia. GS Group, investor of Technopolis GS innovation cluster, supports and promotes the vision that coexistence of … Read the full press release →

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UN Human Rights Council’s Independent Expert Dr Gustavo Gallón to speak at the University of St Andrews on Thursday 14 November

Posted on 12, November 2013 by

St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, 12-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A United Nations expert on human rights will speak at the University of St Andrews on the crisis in Colombia. Dr Gustavo Gallón, a lawyer who has represented victims of human rights violations before … Read the full press release →

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Leading personalities join forces to encourages parents and carers spend time reading with children

Posted on 6, November 2013 by

.5 million free books given to reception-aged children as part of Booktime This year sees Booktime gift its 10 millionth book to a child to encourage a lifelong love of reading London, UK, 6-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading personalities including Mount Pleasant … Read the full press release →

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Seven faculty members from the leading international business school INSEAD shortlisted for the 2013 Thinkers50 Awards

Posted on 6, November 2013 by

Prestigious biennial honour recognises world’s best thought leadership in management and innovation Fontainebleau (France), Singapore and Abu Dhabi, 6-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Seven faculty members from INSEAD, the leading international business school, have been shortlisted for the 2013 Thinkers50 Awards. The biennial … Read the full press release →

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The Portuguese surrealist artist Santiago Ribeiro exhibits in Dallas, Texas

Posted on 4, November 2013 by

For the second time the Portuguese artist presents his work in Dallas in the U.S. State of Texas LuminArte Presents Represented Artists, New Works November 9 – December 7 Opening Reception: Saturday November 9th, from 7 – 10pm DALLAS, TX, … Read the full press release →

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Euro area Business Climate Indicator (BCI) continued upward trend in October 2013

Posted on 30, October 2013 by

Brussels, Belgium, 30-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In October 2013, the Business Climate Indicator (BCI) for the euro area continued the upward trend that started in May 2013. It increased by 0.18 points to 0.01, close to its historic long-term average. The assessments … Read the full press release →

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Penguin Random House’s publishers half of all 2013 National Book Awards finalists

Posted on 21, October 2013 by

New York, United States, 21-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — After its success with the Nobel Prize in Literature and Man Booker Prize, the Penguin Random House publishing group has good chances of winning another major literary prize. Its publishers have ten nominations competing … Read the full press release →

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Bastei Lübbe AG shares can be subscribed directly via Xetra for the first time

Posted on 18, September 2013 by

18-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Xetra/FWB: Shares in Bastei Lübbe AG (ISIN: DE000A1X3YY0) can be subscribed directly via Xetra with effect from today. Bastei Lübbe is the first company to use the Xetra subscription function to place its equities. The subscription period runs until 1 … Read the full press release →

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The EXOR Group reports €1,671.8 million consolidated profit in 1st Half 2013 Results

Posted on 2, September 2013 by

Turin, Italy, 02-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The EXOR board of directors’ meeting, chaired by John Elkann, met today in Turin and approved the consolidated results for first half of 2013. At June 30, 2013 EXOR’s Net Asset Value (NAV) is €8,533 million. This … Read the full press release →

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Euro Area Business Climate Indicator rose in August 2013 for fourth successive month

Posted on 30, August 2013 by

30-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In August 2013, the Business Climate Indicator (BCI) for the euro area rose for the fourth successive month. It increased markedly by 0.31 points to ‑0.21. The assessment of past production, the level of overall order books and production expectations improved sharply. Also the … Read the full press release →

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Allianz chief economist Michael Heise introduced his new book “Emerging from the Euro Debt Crisis”

Posted on 29, August 2013 by

Munich, 29-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — “No one, not China, not the United States, will wait for 28 different opinions to come out of Europe on important regulations concerning the global economy,” says the Allianz chief economist in our video interview, responding to a … Read the full press release →

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