europe

EU Announces Exit From Recession

Michael Santo — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:38:53 -0600

Although statistically, at least for one quarter, the United States is officially out of recession, there are some who doubt it. Thus, the wait is on to see feedback on this news: the European Union says it is now out of recession as well.

General Motors to Keep Opel

Michael Santo — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:10:43 -0600

Citing an improving economy as well as the strategic importance of the brand, General Motors Board of Directors has voted to keep its Opel unit. It had been considering selling a majority stake to Magna International Inc. and partner OAO Sberbank.

Honor Killings in Europe Are On The Rise

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 22 May 2009 08:23:27 -0500

A report compiled by the Council of Europe warns that the killings of women by family members to protect their so-called honor is far more extensive in Europe than previously believed. The report was published by the council's gender equality committee at a meeting in Istanbul.

E.C. Hits Intel with $1.45B Antitrust Fine

Michael Santo — Wed, 13 May 2009 12:49:43 -0500

As expected the European Commission fined Intel a record 1.06 billion euros (or about $1.45B) on Wednesday for antitrust violations. The European Commission, for those who don't know, is the Executive Branch of the European Union.

Ice, snow, and cold strike throughout Europe

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 20:19:45 -0600

Freezing temperatures, combined with snow over the past few days, have caused travel problems throughout Europe and been responsible for the death of 10 people. On Monday, a strong winter storm moved across Europe, covering parts of Europe with several inches of snow in France and the United Kingdom.

Europe May Remain Without Natural Gas In January

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:04:49 -0600

Ukraine's Naftogaz said Wednesday it could start confiscating Russian natural gas meant for European consumers after January 1 if no new contract is agreed for 2009.

Europeans Aging, Content Getting Older

erku — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:53:04 -0500

A prognosis by the European statistics agency Eurostat concludes that Europe is an aging continent. It says that by 2060 almost a third of the population of the present EU countries will be aged over 65.

Bush Goes To Europe With Broad Agenda

erku — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:27:50 -0500

U.S. President George Bush is on his way to Europe for talks with European Union leaders in Slovenia, and discussions in Germany, Italy, the Vatican, France and the United Kingdom. VOA White House Correspondent Paula Wolfson reports it is likely to be his last official visit to the region, before leaving office.

BMJ Medical Group expands into Europe and New Zealand

webitpr — Thu, 22 May 2008 09:37:15 -0500

The BMJ Group’s mission to improve access to evidence based medicine for doctors around the world comes a step closer as a result of new agreements in Germany and New Zealand.

How deep is Europe?

harminka — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:55:10 -0500

The Earth's crust is, on global average around 40 kilometres deep. In relation to the total diameter of the Earth with approx. 12800 kilometres this appears to be rather shallow, but precisely these upper kilometres of the crust, the human habitat, is of special interest for us. Europe's crust shows an astonishing diversity: for example the crust under Finland is as deep as one only expects for crust under a mountain range such as the Alps.

Streamezzo Honored As A Recipient Of The Red Herring 100 Europe

webitpr — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:11:49 -0500

Company Recognize as One of the 100 “Most Promising” Companies Driving the Future of Technology

Microsoft Unveils Its First Windows Embedded R&D Center in Europe

webitpr — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:12:55 -0600

New regional development center in Germany is part of $75 million global investment by Windows Embedded Business.