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Riksbank concludes agreement with National Bank of Ukraine

Sveriges Riksbank is entering into a swap agreement with the National Bank of Ukraine. The agreement covers the purchase and sale of a maximum of USD 500 million against the Ukrainian hryvnia. “With this agreement, we, along with the IMF and other lenders, are helping to boost confidence in Ukraine's economic reform programme. In doing so, we also reduce the risk of financial instability in our neighbouring region which could have a negative impact on the Swedish economy," says Governor Stefan Ingves. Since March 2015, Ukraine has been receiving financial support from the

First European Cabin Service Conference a Success

Brussels, Belgium – 16 September 2015 – On 11 September, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) organised Europe’s first Cabin Service Conference. A large crowd from different continents attended the Brussels event, spanning cabin crew, caterers and also pilots. Under the theme of Educate, Motivate and Network, expert speakers addressed such topics as integrating the added-value that cabin crew bring to business aviation flights and the importance of working with the flight deck and ground staff for the well-being and safety of the passengers. A highlight of the event was

HiQ SIMPLIFIES FOR THE CITIZENS IN THE KUNGÄLV MUNICIPALITY

This week, the municipality of Kungälv launches its new communications platform, developed by HiQ. The solution simplifies and improves for everyone living in the area. HiQ has had an overall responsibility for both the design and development of the new www.kungalv.se.”I’m very pleased. We now have a modern platform with the same look and navigation regardless of device - simply a better user experience. Our vision and keywords were courage, creativity and re-thinking,” says Susanne Junkala, Head of communications in Kungälv municipality. The old municipality web site from 2004 has

A ‘trans-moment’ – the case of Jenner and Dolezal

Until quite recently, society has accepted the definition of a ‘trans’ person to be most closely associated with gender identity. This has been most notably encapsulated in the media by the extensive coverage of Caitlyn Jenner’s gender transition. The interest in the Rachel Dolezal case (the originally fair-skinned, blond-haired daughter of white parents who came to identify and live as a black woman) has begun to question this definition, and has created something of a political storm. On this topic, leading US sociologist, Professor Rogers Brubaker of UCLA, in an article published in

Fazer challenges emerging designers to tackle food waste in the RSA Young Design Awards

Fazer participates in the global RSA Young Design Awards by sponsoring a challenge about reducing food waste with the heading “Waste not, want not”.The RSA Student Design Awards is a global curriculum and competition where designers are challenged to tackle real-world social, economic and environmental issues through design thinking. The goal is to empower a generation of savvy, employable designers who understand the potential of design to benefit society, and are able to use their design skills to do so. Last year, the participants came from 80 universities in 30 countries, including

ISG Wins £8.5 Million Heathrow Approach Office Scheme

ISG is underway with an £8.5 million office refurbishment scheme at Heathrow Approach in Slough, the company’s first project for Sampension KP International - one of Denmark’s largest pension management firms. Occupying a strategic location adjacent to the M4, the project involves the refurbishment of the seven-storey, circa 83,000 sq ft office building, including extensive remodelling of the property’s entrance, atrium and main reception area, as well as significant external works and hard landscaping to improve its aesthetic appeal and visual impact. Internal enhancements include

Oboya makes strategic acquisitions in Denmark

Oboya acquire the bankruptcy of Combipot A/S in Odense, Denmark. With the acquisition, Oboya takes over all assets and rights. Oboya will continue to run the business of Combipot in Odense. Oboya intends with this acquisition to strengthen its position in Northern Europe with a broader product range. This is fully in line with the company's strategy to offer customers complete solutions.Combipot A/S is a production and sales company based in Odense, Denmark. Sales in 2014 amounted to DKK 30 million. The company previously had 25 employees but only 14 employees will be taken over to the

Papyrus signs an agreement to acquire OSPAP in Czech Republic

Papyrus has signed an agreement to acquire the Czech paper merchant OSPAP. This as part of its strategy to grow the business in paper, visual communication and packaging distribution in major European markets. OSPAP, that has continued to operate since its owner PaperlinX Netherlands Holdings B.V. was placed into administration in the Netherlands, is a successful and well-established company with a broad customer base. The acquisition will enhance the geographical footprint of Papyrus in the region, improve the service and portfolio offering, and create higher efficiency for both customers

Refuse truck driver is supported by robot

Imagine a robot that quietly and discreetly enters your neighborhood, collects your refuse bin and empties it into the refuse truck. It is done without waking the sleeping families and without heavy lifting for the refuse truck’s driver. This is the purpose of ROAR, a joint project with the aim to develop tomorrow's smart transport solutions.The Volvo Group is currently working on a joint venture together with Chalmers University of Technology and Mälardalen University in Sweden, Penn State University in the United States, and the waste recycling company Renova, to develop a robot that

Valmet donates water filters to Keng Zhen Central primary school in China

Valmet Corporation's press release on September 16, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. EET Valmet has donated two sets of water filters to Keng Zhen Central primary school in Jiaxian, China to ensure access to fresh water and to make daily activities at the school easier. The new water filters were installed in the school canteen for drinking and cooking.    "Our school is located in a mountainous area, which makes access to fresh water challenging. Our teachers need to walk down to the valley to get fresh water and carry it back to the school," says Mr. Zhang Jiangong, the principal of Keng Zhen

August 2015 production and sales report from Misen Energy AB (publ)

During August 2015, the Joint Activity (JA) led by Misen Energy AB (publ) produced a total of 61.3 million cubic meters (mmcm) of natural gas, 2.8 thousand tons (ktons) of gas condensate, 0.86 ktons of oil and 0.47 ktons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). All LPG was produced at Yuliyivska BCS.During August 2015, the JA sold 94.3 mmcm natural gas what represents production of August 2015 as well as inventories produced in earlier months. The stock of unsold natural gas as of the end of August 2015 was 21.6 mmcm.All gas condensate and oil produced during August 2015 has been transferred

Record number of open farms at Åland Harvest Festival

The Åland Harvest Festival on 18-20 September highlights the autumn in Åland. The charming Festival showcases the bounty of Åland harvest with locally produced delicacies, fresh raw produce and experiences for the eye and taste buds. Here the city dwellers, farmers, islanders and visitors from near and far meet each other in charming rural environs. Also the island of Jurmo that had her harvest festival première last year welcomes visitors this autumn.-This year’s Harvest Festival presents over fifty open farms, restaurants and pop-up activities. The Festival will be double as big as last

Minutes of Monetary Policy Meeting held on 2 September 2015

At the Monetary Policy Meeting on 2 September, the Executive Board of the Riksbank decided to leave the repo rate unchanged at –0.35 per cent. The expansionary monetary policy, with a negative interest rate and the previous decision to purchase government bonds until the end of the year, is supporting the continued positive development of the Swedish economy so that CPIF inflation can be expected to be close to 2 per cent in 2016. The Riksbank remains highly prepared to make monetary policy even more expansionary in the event of the inflation outlook deteriorating.It was noted at the

Q-FREE - SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ORDER FROM AUSTRALIA - 21 MNOK

Trondheim 16 September 2015; Q-Free Australia has been awarded an order for the supply of service and maintenance of the tolling system on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel from the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) in Australia at a value of minimum NOK 21 million.The order is an extension of the current agreement, for a period of three years, with an option for further extension of two years. -We are pleased to receive this extension order for service and maintanance of the tolling system delivered by Q-Free on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel. This continues our strong

Outokumpu’s stainless steel slabs improve yield and cost efficiency in heavy forging

OUTOKUMPU OYJTRADE PRESS RELEASESeptember 16, 2015 at 10.00 am EET   Using stainless steel slabs instead of ingots in heavy forging provides significant cost and material savings. Outokumpu, global leader in high performance stainless steels, will showcase its 300 mm thick stainless steel slabs at MetalForm China 2015 in Shanghai. Cast slabs up to 300 mm in thickness offer numerous benefits over traditionally used ingots. Forging an ingot requires more heating, work, energy and time than forming a slab. Due to the ingot’s narrow, tapering shape, the heads and tails must be

Bulten is continuing to win new FSP contracts and has been awarded new business with an annual value of approximately EUR 20 million

Bulten has been awarded an FSP (Full Service Provider) contract for supply of fasteners to a major automotive manufacturer. The annual order value is of approximately EUR 20 million and provides a strong relationship for the years ahead.“With this contract, Bulten significantly strengthens its relationship with a global customer. This is a contract where Bulten has and will contribute in the early development phase and we are delighted and honoured to be awarded the contract and look forward to continue the collaboration,” says Tommy Andersson, President and CEO of Bulten. The technical

Catella Bank issues SAS/MasterCard Eurobonus Travel Cash Card

Catella Bank is the issuer of the MasterCard Eurobonus Travel Cash prepaid card, being launched today by SAS. The new, innovative card will be the first co-branded multi-currency prepaid card in the airline industry in Europe. It is a multiple purse card that enables you to hold multiple currencies on the card at the same time.“This a prestige project for Catella, and we are very proud that they have chosen us as the issuer. Catella has exclusively been issuing cards for over 25 years, and this project leverages our expertise in issuing multiple currency cards,” says Tord Topsholm,

Senior management changes at Handelsbanken

Agneta Lilja has been appointed Head of IT and Infrastructure at Handelsbanken. She has been a member of the Bank’s Senior Management since 2010 and is currently Head of Infrastructure at Handelsbanken. Anders H Johansson has been appointed to an advisory position within Handelsbanken’s Senior Management. He has been a member of the Bank’s Senior Management since 2000 and is currently Head of IT at Handelsbanken. In the spring of 2016 he will reach the contractual age of retirement. Both the above will take up their new positions on 15 December 2015. Rolf Marquardt has been

SAS launches new Travel Cash service

From today, September 16, SAS is offering a brand new service via EuroBonus – Travel Cash. This will make travel easier for SAS’s frequent fliers and offers the ability to load 12 different currencies onto their EuroBonus card. They also earn EuroBonus points every time the card is used to make a purchase.SAS is the first airline in Europe to offer its EuroBonus customers the ability to load up to 12 different currencies onto their EuroBonus card. This feature makes it easy for customers to exchange currency on their EuroBonus card and so keep full control over their travel budget. This

Magnolia Bostad employs seven staff members

The Company is strengthening its production organization. It is also increasing its presence insouthern Sweden by establishing a local office in Helsingborg.Five new employees have been hired at the head office in Stockholm. · Patric Eriksson, Project Director, worked most recently for Sweco Management as amanagement consultant. Patric has an extensive background as a project manager andcontractor within commercial projects, engineering and housing, including as the head ofconstruction projects. · Erik Svensson, Project Manager. Most recently from a position as a project

YIT’s strategic focus in profitability, growth initiatives and further improving the capital efficiency

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE                       SEPTEMBER 16, 2015 AT 8:30 A.M.YIT’s strategic focus in profitability, growth initiatives and further improving the capital efficiency YIT’s Board of Directors has confirmed YIT’s updated strategic focus areas. Reaching the targeted net debt level ahead of schedule allows a gradual shift of focus back to profitability and investing in growth initiatives. As one of the growth initiatives YIT has established a new unit in Warsaw to tap into the opportunities in Poland. Work to improve capital efficiency continues enabling in its part financing

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