Europe Intelligence Wire articles from August 2011

Europe Intelligence Wire archives from August 2011

SEEMO concerned over latest media developments in Republic of Macedonia.
August 31, 2011... (From The Ukrainian Times) The Vienna-based South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), is concerned over the latest media related developments in the Former Yugoslav Republic of...

Danish vaccine rejected for economical grounds.
August 31, 2011... (From The Ukrainian Times) Byline: Vladimir Yelenin Ukraine refused to purchase tuberculosis vaccine of Danish make. According to health minister Alexander Anischenko, the tender, which was held on June 20, allowed the Ministry of Public...

Exhibition Colorful Ukraine highlights achievements of leading enterprises, scientific institutions.
August 31, 2011... (From The Ukrainian Times) The annual exhibition Colorful Ukraine took place at the national complex Expocenter of Ukraine in Kiev in late August. It was organized by ministries, the Crimean Council of Ministers, regional and municipal...

Flying the flag for Merchant Navy Day.
August 31, 2011... (From Central Office of Information - News Distribution Service) The Red Ensign flag will fly over the headquarters of the Department for Transport to mark the UK's twelfth Merchant Navy Day on Saturday 3 September. Instigated in 2000,...

HM Treasury and FSA publish joint consultation paper on the regulation of credit unions in Northern Ireland.
August 31, 2011... (From Central Office of Information - News Distribution Service) HM Treasury and the Financial Services Authority (FSA) have today published a joint consultation paper on the future regulation of Northern Ireland credit unions (NICUs). These...

Business Secretary announces AGBP6.5 million boost for renewable energy engineering skills.
August 31, 2011... (From Central Office of Information - News Distribution Service) A AGBP6.5 million investment to deliver a new generation of engineering leaders in renewable energy was announced today by the Business Secretary Vince Cable. Leading...

Green Investment Bank Advisory Group members appointed.
August 31, 2011... (From Central Office of Information - News Distribution Service) The appointments to the Advisory Group for the Green Investment Bank (GIB) were announced today (31 August) by the Business Secretary Vince Cable. The group, chaired by Sir...

Italy's De Cecco wants to buy Russian pasta company.
August 31, 2011... (From M&A Navigator) MANAVIGATOR-August 31, 2011-Italy's De Cecco wants to buy Russian pasta company (C)2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.com 31 August 2011 - Italian pasta maker De Cecco has asked Russia's Federal Antimonopoly...

CC OKs acquisition of Butlers by Capita Group subsidiary.
August 31, 2011... (From M&A Navigator) MANAVIGATOR-August 31, 2011-CC OKs acquisition of Butlers by Capita Group subsidiary (C)2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.com 31 August 2011 - The British Competition Commission (CC) has approved the takeover of...

VTB's BT Invest wins race to buy Bulgartabak.
August 31, 2011... (From M&A Navigator) MANAVIGATOR-August 31, 2011-VTB's BT Invest wins race to buy Bulgartabak (C)2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.com 31 August 2011 - Bulgaria's privatisation agency said on Wednesday it had selected BT Invest, a...

Stars promoting language as the 'heart of nation'.
August 31, 2011... (From South Wales Evening Post) Byline: SUZANNE BEYNON SHOPPERS in the city centre got more than they bargained for when they bumped into former Wales captain Colin Charvis and Gavin and Stacey's Melanie Walters. The Welsh celebrities,...

Viewers complain.
August 31, 2011... (From South Wales Evening Post) HUNDREDS of viewers have complained to the BBC after a gay scene in the Dr Who spin-off Torchwood. The show, which was created by Swansea writer Russell T Davies, received more than 500 complaints about last...

Canolfan Peniarth.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) AR Awst 3 yn stondin Prifysgol Cymru: Y Drindod Dewi Sant ar faes yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol lansiwyd canolfan gyhoeddi'r brifysgol yn swyddogol. Mae Canolfan Peniarth yn cyhoeddi llyfrau ac adnoddau digidol...

Ar nos Wener, Awst 15, [...].
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) Ar nos Wener, Awst 15, trefnodd rhieni blwyddyn 6 parti i'r plant blwyddyn 6 i ffarwelio a'r ysgol. Cafodd y noson i'w chynnal yng nghlwb rybgi, Cae William, Llandeilo. Gofynwyd i Alun Owens, Penderi, Llanon,...

Moroney edges out rival to claim silverware in thriller.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) THERE was an extremely close finish in the Knight's Roy Griffiths Cup at Carmarthen Golf Club, with Peter Moroney edging out Kevin Jones on the back nine, both players scoring 36 points. Four players scored 34...

Another hatful of medals for club gymnasts.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) THE Welsh gymnastics competitive tumbling championship was held at Haverfordwest Leisure Centre and gymnasts from Carmarthen School of Gymnastics once again brought home an impressive collection of medals after...

Akabusi backing Greene for gold medal.
August 31, 2011... (From South Wales Evening Post) BRITISH record holder Kriss Akabusi has backed Llanelli's Dai Greene to claim his country's first gold of the 2011 World Athletics Championships in Daegu tomorrow. Greene goes into the 400m hurdles final...

Lottery winner mystery remains.
August 31, 2011... (From South Wales Evening Post) THE mystery surrounding Llanelli's latest secret millionaire has remained unsolved -- despite a frenzy of rumours circulating the town over the weekend. Following reports last week of one lucky shopper at...

Two rounds to go and it's still all to play for.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) ROUND 10 of the Seniors Dawn Patrol League at Derllys Court Golf Club last week saw three new winners among the first four places. In his first competition since returning from an extended holiday, Clive Allman...

Traders' plea for positive outlook over seafront site.
August 31, 2011... (From South Wales Evening Post) Byline: GILL ROBERTS PEOPLE need to look beyond the negatives and focus on the positives that Aberavon seafront has to offer, say traders. The plea follows a campaign set up by residents calling for...

Eirwyn David John Bowen.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) IT is with deep regret that we record the death of Eirwyn David John Bowen, of Springfield, Marros, on April 30, at West Wales General Hospital in Carmarthen. He was 72. A native of Maesteg House, Llangain, for 28...

Appeal for memorabilia as library is refurbished.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) BOSSES at Carmarthen's public library are still appealing for material and memorabilia relating to the building's past. Work is under way to revamp the building at the end of King Street in the run-up to the...

Nia enjoys Ash success.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) LATEST results from the Ashburnham Golf Course in Pembrey: Powell Cup and Medal -- 1, Nia Greville, 75-06 = 69; 2, Jennifer James, 90-18 = 72; 3 Catherine Jones, 89-15 = 74. Howard White Bogey -- 1, Yvonne...

Emlyn suffer second defeat.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) AFTER three games, Newcastle Emlyn fans are anxious to avoid last season's fight for survival in MacWhirter Welsh League Division Two. The Reds started promisingly with a home draw against Garden Village, but in...

Undefeated Rhian retains title.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) THERE was a full house for the 21st anniversary of the A. Dean Carpets Carmarthen Town Ladies' Summer Darts League finals and presentations at the Bizz Club last Friday. On the agenda were five finals, which all...

Chamber date for traders.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) THE next meeting of Carmarthen Chamber of Commerce takes place on Wednesday, September 14, at the Ivy Bush Royal Hotel in Spilman Street at 6pm. The meeting will be the first since the summer break and the guest...

Craft day is a town first.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) THERE are still places available for local groups to take part in an arts and crafts day in Carmarthen next month. Voluntary Arts Wales is organising the event, called Up for Arts, in Guildhall Square on Saturday,...

Council parking cuts 'terrible' for residents.
August 31, 2011... (From Grimsby Evening Telegraph) Byline: Matthew Dannatt matthew.dannatt@gsmg.co.uk RESIDENTS in Cleethorpes have said that the "terrible" parking situation in the resort will only get worse now the council has scrapped free parking...

'We know how the vote will go'.
August 31, 2011... (From Grimsby Evening Telegraph) Byline: Laura Stuart-Cook laura.stuart-cook@gsmg.co.uk RESIDENTS of Humberston Fitties campaigning for the right to remain on site for 50 weeks of the year will find out on Monday if a referendum into the...

Heavy Sardis defeat gives Drovers food for thought ahead of opener.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) LLANDOVERY ended their preparations for the new season with a heavy 62-14 defeat at the hands of Pontypridd at Sardis Road. After good wins over Carmarthen Athletic and Cinderford, hopes were high that the Drovers...

Final-day agony as narrow loss sees Wanderers going down.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) Byline: JOURNAL REPORTER CARMARTHEN Wanderers lost their crucial final league game of the season by two wickets, which resulted in their opponents Pontardawe remaining in the top division of the South Wales...

Get the vintage look to be on trend for this season.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) NOW is the time to starting planning your autumn/winter wardrobe. Take advantage of the sales to look out for next season's trends at bargain prices and make sure you get ahead with the trends before anyone else....

Pair accused of thefts.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) TWO London-based Polish nationals accused of using a stolen banking card in Carmarthen to get nearly GBP1,400 in money and goods, have had their case sent to Crown Court. Appearing before the town's magistrates last...

Beachy bash collects cash.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) STAFF at the Co-operative food store in Cross Hands have turned tropical in a bid to raise funds for charity. Members grabbed their sun hats and shades to dress up for an in-store summer beach party. The...

GSI signs multiyear ecommerce agreement with Dollar General Corporation.
August 31, 2011... (From Telecom World Wire) TELECOMWORLDWIRE-August 31, 2011-GSI signs multi-year e-commerce agreement with Dollar General Corporation (C)1994-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.com GSI Commerce, a provider of e-commerce and interactive...

AT&T activates new mobile broadband cell site in Malvern.
August 31, 2011... (From Telecom World Wire) TELECOMWORLDWIRE-August 31, 2011-AT&T activates new mobile broadband cell site in Malvern (C)1994-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.com US communications holding company AT&T (NYSE:T) announced on...

Samsung to launch Galaxy S II in USA in autumn 2011.
August 31, 2011... (From Telecom World Wire) TELECOMWORLDWIRE-August 31, 2011-Samsung to launch Galaxy S II in USA in autumn 2011 (C)1994-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.com Mobile phone provider Samsung Telecommunications America LLC (Samsung Mobile)...

New antenna platform for automotive applications unveiled by Smarteq.
August 31, 2011... (From Telecom World Wire) TELECOMWORLDWIRE-August 31, 2011-New antenna platform for automotive applications unveiled by Smarteq (C)1994-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.com Antenna systems developer Smarteq announced on Wednesday the...

Payfirma launches Blackberry Mobile Payment App in Canada.
August 31, 2011... (From Telecom World Wire) TELECOMWORLDWIRE-August 31, 2011-Payfirma launches Blackberry Mobile Payment App in Canada (C)1994-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.com Canadian provider of credit and debit card merchant accounts Payfirma...

British Airways cabin crew to use iPads for improved customer service.
August 31, 2011... (From Telecom World Wire) TELECOMWORLDWIRE-August 31, 2011-British Airways cabin crew to use iPads for improved customer service (C)1994-2011 M2 COMMUNICATIONS http://www.m2.com British Airways on Tuesday said that its cabin crew are using...

Hall events in pipeline.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) A NEW community hall committee is going from strength to strength. Members of Cefneithin and Foelgastell Welfare Association have already held a number of events for the community -- and have more to come. ...

WATER GOOD SING SONG: August [...].
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) WATER GOOD SING SONG: August 14 2011 will long be remembered for the wonderful singing in the observatory at Llyn Llech Owain by church members from the deanery of Dyffryn Amman. Sponsored by St Lleian's Church,...

Community news.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) Burry Port Carol Skelton 4 Greenhill, Y Graig,Burry Port. 01554 834371 c a ro l. s k e l t o n @v i rg i n. n e t Porth Tywyn Suburbs AFC A 90th year reunion will be held on Saturday, September 10, at HQ Hope and...

Be vocal over joining choir.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) LAUGHARNE'S Corran Singers choir will restart rehearsals tomorrow at the township's chapel. Anyone who loves singing and feels they would like to be part of a choir is invited to go along. The mixed choir sings...

Custody over police threats.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) A TEENAGE resident of a St Clears housing complex, facing charges of abusive behaviour and criminal damage, was remanded in custody last Wednesday. Appearing before Llanelli magistrates by video link from custody,...

Group deflated by bike track 'refusal'.
August 31, 2011... (From Carmarthen Journal) Byline: CARL STRINGER COMMUNITY leaders left deflated by delays to a new Lampeter bike track have slammed the political posturing that threatens the planned facility. Residents group MYDTARA fears...

ON THIS DAY.
August 31, 2011... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) 1971 Irish Premier Jack Lynch made a complaint to the British Government. LOCAL: Belper firm Lestapac Ltd announced plans to move into the former works of Gee, Walker and Slater Ltd, in Malthouse Yard,...

Callum brace launches young Reserves to opening win against Spireites in cup.
August 31, 2011... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: CHRIS WATSON CHESTERFIELD RES.......... 2 DERBY COUNTY RES........ 3 TWO early goals from 18-yearold front man Callum Ball set Derby County Reserves on their way to victory in the Rams'' opening...

TRANSFER TALK.
August 31, 2011... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) HERE is a round-up of the latest transfer speculation and news involving Championship clubs: RANGERS have rejected a GBP6.5m bid from Leicester City for striker Nikica Jelavic. The Championship side attempted...

Family hoping teacher critically injured in bike crash may be well enough to fly home.
August 31, 2011... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) THE family of a teacher critically injured in a motorbike crash in Bali have said he has started responding when spoken to. Mathew Taylor had been living and working as a sports teacher on the Indonesian...

Work starts on 'much-needed' houses as rent prices increase.
August 31, 2011... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: KIRSTY GREEN WORK started yesterday to build three desperatelyneeded family homes on the site of empty houses which the city council bought and demolished. The construction work began as figures...

1,100 sign up to online page for county's heroes.
August 31, 2011... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) MORE than 160 new photographs of Derbyshire soldiers serving in Afghanistan have been added to a Facebook page. The pictures show members of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers on patrol, mentoring members of the...

University recruitment fair gives firms the chance to size up young talent.
August 31, 2011... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) FIRMS looking to recruit University of Derby graduates are being invited to a careers fair which will take place later this year. The university will be holding the event in the atrium of its Kedleston Road...

Family values in spotlight following the recent riots.
August 31, 2011... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) IN view of the recent awful happenings in this country, I feel I must give my views regarding them and hope that some of you will agree with me. I don't pretend to be perfect, then who is? But I believe we...

Bent and Lescott sit out training.
August 31, 2011... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) STRIKER Darren Bent and defender Joleon Lescott were absent from England's first training session ahead of Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier with Bulgaria in Sofia. Aston Villa player Bent was suffering from a...

BIRTHDAYS.
August 31, 2011... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Ed Moses (athletics) - America's double Olympic 400 metres hurdles champion, born 1955. Serge Blanco (rugby union) - Frenchman who scored 38 tries and won 93 caps for his country, born 1958. Padraig...

Fielding: England call-up is such an honour.
August 31, 2011... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) Byline: STEVE NICHOLSON FRANK Fielding has spoke of his honour at being called up by England. Derby County's number one goalkeeper is in the squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers in Bulgaria on Friday and...

Rams look set to wait for the loan market to open.
August 31, 2011... (From Derby Evening Telegraph) DERBY County are likely to wait for the loan market to open again before they add to their squad. That is the message from both manager Nigel Clough and chief executive Tom Glick. The transfer window closes...

Drugs firm set to close base at university.
August 31, 2011... (From Aberdeen Evening Express) Byline: jamie.macdonald A PHARMACEUTICAL company looks set to close its North-east base. Bosses today said most of the 24 staff at Pfizer's University of Aberdeen base were being made redundant. The...

Proposal to create new dental base.
August 31, 2011... (From Aberdeen Evening Express) Byline: tim.sculthorpe PLANS have been lodged to create a new dental practice in Aberdeen. William Gamba has filed for the change of use of the former Balgownie Day Hospital at Bridge of Don. The...

Paton told he can leave Pittodrie.
August 31, 2011... (From Aberdeen Evening Express) Byline: eric.smith ABERDEEN striker Michael Paton, pictured, has been told he can leave Pittodrie on a free transfer. The 22-year-old is contracted until summer 2013. However, Dons boss Craig Brown has...

Death of Dons ace Bob, 80.
August 31, 2011... (From Aberdeen Evening Express) Byline: eric.smith FORMER Dons right-back Bob Paterson, pictured above, has passed away at the age of 80 following a long illness. Bob was part of the legendary Dons team that won the Scottish League...

Top tip to being headhunted.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) The world of executive search has definitely been changing. Whereas recruiters at this level have historically relied on a small network of contacts and recommendations to fill assignments at a senior level,...

New base is the perfect fit for expanding firm.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) ENGINEERING contractor MCS Ltd has moved into new premises in Yate as part of an expansion programme. Commercial property specialists Colliers International let the unit at the Alpha Centre in Armstrong Way to...

Demand for space at science park boosts property sector.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) Byline: Michael Ribbeck m.ribbeck@bepp.co.uk THE GBP300 million science park at Emersons Green is helping to keep the commercial property market buoyant. The park is due to officially open in October but the...

Site sold to developer.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) THE Bristol-based office of property firm DTZ has successfully sold a residential development opportunity in Taunton to a private purchaser. The development in Staplegrove Road covers 0.23 acres and includes a...

Office market relying on second hand space.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) THE office market in Bristol is increasingly relying on second-hand properties because of developers' caution at starting any new projects. The findings come from international property consultants Jones Lang...

Warning as fewer homes get go-ahead.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) THE number of planning applications for houses granted in England in the three months to June fell by a quarter to just over 25,000. The Home Builders Federation (HBF) said the total was the second lowest number...

PROFILE.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) Age: 47 Position and name of company: Managing director of Amarelle. Sector: Office design, fit-out, refurbishment and relocation. Size of company: Five staff. Born: London. Educated: London Oratory. ...

Accountants hopeful hotel can recover.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) BRISTOL accountants Smith & Williamson has been appointed administrator of a hotel in South Wales. Gil Lemon and Greg Palfrey, from the firm's restructuring and recovery arm, are running the financial affairs...

Be proactive in getting yourself noticed.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) The culture of office life can sometimes mean that your chance to shine is restricted by the opportunities you make or those that come your way. As a result, some people's talents can be stifled or may never...

City lagging behind in number of small shops and businesses.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) Byline: Michael Ribbeck m.ribbeck@bepp.co.uk BRISTOL has a much smaller proportion of small and independent businesses than its neighbours, new figures have revealed Twenty-two per cent of the city's businesses,...

Toddler bike catches entrepreneur's eye.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) A BRISTOL-based businessman has launched an online store for an award-winning product that is sure to feature on many a youngster's Christmas list this year. BitBike, an ergonomically designed balance bike for...

High price of homes near the best schools.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) PARENTS hoping to get their children into a top performing state school in Bristol can expect to pay thousands more for the privilege. People buying a home within the catchment areas of the best performing...

Builder hands over GBP8.75m centre.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) BUILDING firm Wates Construction has completed the GBP8.75m redevelopment of South Gloucestershire Council's civic centre in Kingswood. The project has seen the refurbishment of the existing Civic Centre...

Research reveals big gender pay gap.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) WOMEN bosses in Bristol are still getting paid less than their male counterparts, according to new research. The research from the Chartered Management Institute shows female executives in Bristol are paid...

Campaigners urge ministers to buy British for Armed Forces.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) Byline: Michael Ribbeck m.ribbeck@bepp.co.uk AMPAIGNERS have told the Government they must buy British when it comes to equipment for our Armed Forces in order to keep jobs in the region and ensure economic...

Accountants celebrate as turnover soars by 20%.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) THE Bristol-based Target Chartered Accountants is celebrating a trend-bucking performance after increasing its turnover by 20 per cent. The firm, which employs 185 staff, has just published its year-end results...

Insurance firm duo in charity challenge.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) TWO members of staff from insurance broker Towergate's Bristol office are raising money for charity by running a half-marathon. Nick Hatch and Peter Poulton are taking part in the Royal Parks Foundation Half...

Who's going where and doing what in Bristol's business community.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) ? LAW firm Kirby Sheppard has expanded its family law team with the appointment of specialist child care solicitor Carrie Shepherd. Ms Shepherd has moved from Rowbis solicitors in Gloucester, where she worked...

BUSINESS DIARY.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) September 6? TOM Beale, a founder member of the Bristol Energy Co-operative, is guest speaker at a Sustainable Business Breakfast session at Bordeaux Quay on Harbourside from 8am-10am, focusing on how the...

Big fall in sales at John Lewis store.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) THERE was little to cheer about for the Cribbs Causeway branch of John Lewis last week. As reported in the Evening Post, the firm is looking to expand its Bristol branch in the face of tough trading. And last...

Insurance firm prides itself on its bright ideas.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) Byline: Michael Ribbeck RIGHTSIDE is one of those companies which is going places and fast. Just a decade ago the insurance firm opened for business in a bedroom above a newsagent in Thornbury. And now the...

Councils cut costs by sharing consultant.
August 31, 2011... (From Bristol Evening Post) THE four councils in the Bristol area are hoping to save money by using the same transport consultant over the next four years. Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol City Council, North Somerset and South...