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Women in tech
Author(s): Nerea RialIn the midst of what has been termed the 'Digital Age', global concerns for the role of women in technology is gaining ground. While in the 1980s, the number of female computer...
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Azerbaijan wants bigger EU role in South Caucasus
Author(s): Kostis GeropoulosBAKU – Azerbaijan is determined to continue its relations with the European Union and sees future relations being expanded and strengthened, Ali Hasanov, head of political...
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Vodafone, Orange to invest €1 billion in Spain
Author(s): Nerea RialVodafone and Orange have confirmed their partnership in Spain and €1 billion investment in rolling out a fibre-to-the-home network. Both companies will face Telefónica-Jazztel...
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Airbus achieved $20 billion record order
Author(s): Karafillis Giannoulis Airbus, the well-known subsidiary of EADS, landed a record deal of $20 billion with the Indonesian airline company Lion Air. According to Airbus, Lion Air ordered 234...
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Bulgaria targets potential investors in Brussels
Author(s): Stanislava GaydazhievaIt seems that the current political situation in Bulgaria, in which the country is governed by a caretaker government, has not affected plans of Sofia to promote...
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Cyprus gets bailout deal, but at what cost?
Author(s): Christos Kissas After long discussions and an initial negative vote by the Cypriot Parliament, an agreement was finally reached last night in Brussels between Cyprus and the Eurogroup. Thus,...
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Cyprus’ Hunt For Red Cash
Author(s): Kostis Geropoulos Russian officials and experts are still trying to figure out the effects of a €10-billion bailout deal for Cyprus agreed by eurozone finance ministers that dictates seizing...
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Commission set to approve Random House, Penguin deal
Author(s): Karafillis Giannoulis The competition directorate of the European Commission is about to approve the Random House, Penguin deal. The proposed merger between the German media group...
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BlackBerry posts profits, sells one million Z10 smartphones
Author(s): Nerea RialBlackBerry has reported quarterly profits on 28 March, after shipping one million of its new flagship Z10 smartphone. However, the company has yet to convince investors that its...
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Lindt loses Easter Bunny trademark appeal
Author(s): NEOnline The Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt and Spruengli has lost the right to claim the Easter Bunny as its own after failing in a German court to secure exclusive rights to the image....
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India’s Supreme Court rejected Novartis claim
Author(s): Karafillis Giannoulis India’s Supreme Court dismissed Novartis claim to win patent protection for its cancer pill Glivec. The Swiss pharmaceutical major company had applied for patent in...
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Bitcoins to save global economy?
Author(s): Nerea Rial Bitcoin seems to be the solution for the current economic crisis. At least, this is what figures suggested after the Cypriot levy for bank depositors took place few weeks ago....
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Azerbaijan hopes European investment pays off
Author(s): Kostis Geropoulos BAKU – Azerbaijan is trying to contribute to Europe more than it gets from Europe “because we see Europe as one family and we would like to be an active contributor to...
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UPS appeals blocked TNT merger
Author(s): Elena Ralli United Parcel Service Inc (UPS), the world's No. 1 package delivery company has appealed against the Commission’s decision to block the merging with the Dutch shipping company...
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Tata Consultancy Services to acquire Alti SA
Author(s): Eleni Stamatoukou Tata Consultancy Services (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), announced that will buy all the equity shares of Alti SA, an IT services company in France. This acquisition will make...
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Trade agreement with Singapore kept secret to facilitate EP approval, says FFII
Author(s): NEOnline The EU Commission decided to keep the trade agreement with Singapore secret until it enters into force in order to avoid pressure that may prevent it’s passing from the European...
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EADS buys part of French government stake
Author(s): Karafillis Giannoulis The parent company of European aircraft maker Airbus, EADS, has bought back almost €500 million worth stocks from the French government. According to Associated Press,...
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Raiffeisenbank, EBRD sign on sustainable energy in Bulgaria
Author(s): Stanislava GaydazhievaThe Bulgarian branch of the Austrian Raiffeisenbank has signed a second line of credit with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), allowing it to...
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European business launches campaign on skills and jobs
Author(s): Stanislava GaydazhievaA campaign promoting innovation in business and education was launched on 18 April in Brussels by CSR Europe, the European business network for corporate social...
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Ooredoo lines up record bid for Maroc Telecom
Author(s): Nerea Rial The Qatari telecommunications operator Ooredoo, formerly Qatar Telecom, has allocated an offer of more than $12 billion for the purchase of Vivendi´s shares in Maroc Telecom. The...
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