BMW Post Fourth Quarter Profit Gain on 3-Series
BMW reported a surprise 4.2 per cent gain in their fourth quarter profit, this was boosted by strong demand for the 3-series sedan and wagon.
Crossing Borders to Find an Alternative Rubber Supply
Natural rubber is a unique raw material with a whole range of applications. To reduce the current dependence on the rubber tree which mainly grows in Asia, a European substitute is vital.
HCL Technologies Expects $1 billion Revenue Stream
HCL Technologies expects its financial services pipeline in Europe to be in excess of $1 billion, this fiscal year, a senior official has said.
French housing market falling behind
With the demand for housing in France at an all time high, the market has failed to push forwards from the last two years of poor revenue.
Europe’s Longest Serving Prime Minister Resigns
Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip has announced his decision to resign, after nine years in office, paving the way for a successor to lead his party into 2015 elections.
Scientists Testing New Osteoarthritis Treatment
EU-funded researchers are seeking to determine how stem cells derived from adult fat tissue can activate the regeneration of cartilage. If successful, their work could lead to effective new treatments for millions of osteoarthritis sufferers.
Eurostar Passengers Break the 10 Million Mark
The cross-channel train operator Eurostar says it has carried more than 10 million passengers in 2013 for the first time since it began in 1994, as the economic recovery lifted demand for business travel.
Putin Nominated for 2014 Peace Prize
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been nominated for the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize. However, the current situation with Russia may hurt his chances and is being discussed by the Nobel committee.
Italian Government to Help Pompeii Restoration
Italy says it will provide €2 million in emergency funding to restore the ancient city of Pompeii, after serious flooding has caused ancient archaeological structures to collapse.
Mobile Congress: Day One in Barcelona
The world’s biggest mobile show, Mobile World Congress, has just ended in Barcelona, Spain. This trade show looks at the current state of mobile and where it might go next.
