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Global Health: now as a MOOC from Karolinska Institutet

What is the public health status of different countries and of regions with different income levels? What impact does development have on human health and how can we improve global health? Karolinska Institutet has produced a new online course based on the knowledge of global health collated by Professor Hans Rosling, and is held in his spirit in a web-friendly format.Hans Rosling, professor emeritus of international health at Karolinska Institutet is famed for his eagerness to influence attitudes by countering prejudice and informing people about how the world really looks by using

Change in Financial Calendar

Reference is made to the stock exchange notice published by Birdstep Technology ASA (“Birdstep”) on 4 November 2015 regarding Birdstep’s financial calendar. The annual general meeting in Birdstep will be held on 28 April 2016. Further, publication of Birdstep’s financial statements for the first quarter of 2016 will be postponed to 28 April 2016 and the financial calendar is revised accordingly. This information is published in accordance with Section 4.5 of the Continuing Obligations of stock exchange listed companies.

ETIB HOLDING DECLARES THE OFFER TO THE SHAREHOLDERS AND HOLDERS OF CONVERTIBLE NOTES IN NSP WHOLLY UNCONDITIONAL AND EXTENDS THE ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

The Offer is not being made, and this press release may not be distributed, directly or indirectly, in or into, nor will any tender of shares or convertible notes be accepted from or on behalf of holders in, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa or the United States of America, or any other jurisdiction in which the making of the Offer, the distribution of this press release or the acceptance of any tender of shares or convertible notes would contravene applicable laws or regulations or require further offer documents, filings or other actions in addition to those

Mycronic launches mask writer for top critical display photomasks

Täby, 6 April, 2016 - Mycronic AB (publ), launches a new display mask writer and continues to improve performance. At Photomask Japan on 6 April, Mycronic introduces the new mask writer that defines a new resolution standard for top critical display photomasks.Mycronic’s new mask writer Prexision-800 (P-800) has substantial improvements in optical resolution and enables more than 25 percent denser pattern designs than previously possible. The new mask writer will ensure efficient production of future display photomasks for 4K smartphone displays and advanced AMOLED displays when used with

Notice Annual General Meeting of New Wave Group AB (publ)

The shareholders in New Wave Group AB (publ) are hereby notified of Annual General MeetingDate and time: Monday, May 11, 2016 at 13:00 (CET)Place: Kosta Boda Art Hotel, Stora vägen 75, SE-360 52 Kosta, SwedenRight to participate and notice of participation:Shareholders, who wish to participate in the Meeting, shall be registered in the register of shareholders maintained by Euroclear Sweden AB (Euroclear) on May 4, 2016 and give notice of their intention to participate to the company in writing to: New Wave Group AB (publ), ”AGM” Orrekulla Industrigata 61, SE-425 36 Hisings Kärra,

Fazer - performing today and building the future

In 2015, Fazer continued to improve its performance. The Group’s reported net sales declined from 2014 levels, but the operating profit increased. Several investments were made, and the corporate responsibility highlights of 2015 included increasing the share of vegetables in Fazer’s restaurants and publishing a new human rights policy.In 2015, Fazer continued to improve its performance in a demanding and highly volatile operative environment. Although the Group’s reported net sales declined from 2014 levels, operating profit increased. When measured with comparable foreign exchange rates,

KONE wins order for Shanghai Metro extension

KONE Corporation, press release, April 6, 2016 KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, will equip the nine new stations along the southern extension of Shanghai Metro Line 5 in China's biggest city. The order includes 69 KONE TransitMaster(TM) escalators and 24 KONE MonoSpace® elevators. The Shanghai Metro opened in 1993 and has expanded rapidly with some nine million people now traveling on its 14 lines every day. Line 5 was opened in 2003 and its existing stations are all above ground. In the new southern extension, four of the nine new stations will

New Wave Group AB (publ) Press release from the Nomination Committee

Olof Persson and Elisabeth Dahlin are nominated to the Board of New Wave Group AB (publ)The Nomination Committee proposes election of Olof Persson and Elisabeth Dahlin as new board members at the Annual General Meeting on May 11, 2016. The Nomination Committee also proposes re-election of board members Torsten Jansson, Mats Årjes, Christina Bellander and M. Johan Widerberg. Anders Dahlvig and Helle Kruse Nielsen have declined re-election as board members. Olof Persson has a background as President and Chief Executive Officer of AB Volvo (2011-2015), President of Volvo Construction

Clas Ohlson’s next step in optimising UK store network

As a next step in the optimisation of the UK store network, Clas Ohlson announces plans for the closure of seven stores. Clas Ohlson will focus on accelerating the clustering of new smaller format stores in the London region.As part of the next step in the optimising of the UK store network, Clas Ohlson is planning to close a total of seven store locations during financial year 2016/17. “We are in the process of optimising our network of stores in the UK market to improve long term profitability of our UK business. As part of this development we are now taking the opportunity to exit a

KONE wins escalator order for Lanzhou Metro in China

KONE Corporation, press release, April 6, 2016 KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, has won an order for the first phase of the Lanzhou Metro project in Gansu Province, northwest China. The order includes 117 KONE TransitMaster(TM) escalators. The KONE equipment will be installed along Lanzhou Metro Line 1, which includes 20 underground stations and covers a distance of some 26 km. The line travels through downtown Lanzhou City, known for its history as an important connection point on the ancient Silk Road and as a crossing point over the Yellow River,

Entrada Group Podcasts: How The Mexican State of Guanajuato Became a Global Automotive Powerhouse

From modest beginnings in the early 1990s when GM was the first OEM to establish operations in Guanajuato (in Silao), to today, when the auto industry is responsible for roughly half of the state’s industrial output, much has changed in the state of Guanajuato. This explosive growth is discussed in Entrada Group’s latest podcast: “How Guanajuato Became a Global Automotive Powerhouse.” How did the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, which traditionally had an economy based on agriculture and light industry, grow annual state exports exponentially throughout a 20-year period, with

New SPECTRO xSORT Handheld XRF Analyzer Delivers Improved Speed, Precision in Analysis of Light Elements

Kleve, Germany — SPECTRO Analytical Instruments today announced a major new upgrade of the SPECTRO xSORT handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer — delivering improved speed and precision in the analysis of light elements. The design, performance, and simple operation of the SPECTRO xSORT handheld spectrometer make it ideal for performing positive material identification (PMI) for infrastructure integrity testing at refineries, power plants, and petrochemical complexes — as well as scrap metal analysis and sorting in the recycling industry. The SPECTRO xSORT Alloy model delivers

LAUREUS FOOTBALL LEGEND CAFU SAYS NEYMAR SHOULD STAY AT BARCELONA  AND BECOME THE BEST IN THE WORLD

· ‘Neymar’s moment will happen, it didn't happen this time, but the next time, for sure, he is very important for world football today’ – says Cafu · Brazilian giant applauds Barcelona’s Nomination for Laureus Team Award · Laureus editorial content is available for media use provided credit is given; for example....‘Cafu speaking to Laureus.com’ · Laureus World Sports Awards Ceremony in Berlin on April 18 · Apply for media accreditation at www.laureus.com/accreditationRIO DE JANEIRO, April 5, 2016 – Brazilian star Neymar should remain at FC Barcelona and he will take over from

Nokian Tyres published its Corporate Sustainability Report for 2015

Nokian Tyres plcPress release 5 April, 2016 Nokian Tyres published its Corporate Sustainability Report for 2015 Nokian Tyres plc has published its Corporate Sustainability Report for 2015. The Corporate Sustainability Report is available in Finnish and English on the company’s website at www.nokiantyres.com/company/sustainability/. The report is based on the international, widely adopted GRI G4 guidelines that divide sustainability into three main groups (financial, environmental and social sustainability and their different subgroups). The presently published report is the third

Nokian Tyres published its Corporate Sustainability Report for 2015

Nokian Tyres plc  Press release  5 April, 2016 Nokian Tyres plc has published its Corporate Sustainability Report for 2015. The Corporate Sustainability Report is available in Finnish and English on the company’s website at www.nokiantyres.com/company/sustainability/. The report is based on the international, widely adopted GRI G4 guidelines that divide sustainability into three main groups (financial, environmental and social sustainability and their different subgroups). The presently published report is the third GRI report from Nokian Tyres and, in the interests of quality

Decisions taken by Avanza's Annual General Meeting

Summary of the main decisions taken by Avanza Bank Holding AB’s (publ) Annual General Meeting. The meeting, chaired by Sven Hagströmer, was held today in Stockholm.Dividend The AGM decided to authorise a dividend per share of ten kronor and fifty öre (10.50 SEK). The record date for the dividend was set at 7 April 2016, by which the dividend is expected to be paid out via Euroclear Sweden AB on 12 April 2016. Election to the Board of Directors The following board members were re-elected: Sophia Bendz, Jonas Hagströmer, Sven Hagströmer, Birgitta Klasén, Mattias Miksche, Hans Toll,

Leading North American 3PL provider acquires emergency logistics specialist Evolution Time Critical

Metro Supply Chain Group expands into Europe and increases automotive industry presenceTuesday April 5th 2016… Metro Supply Chain Group, a leading, Canadian owned, 3PL solutions provider in North America, has completed the acquisition of Europe-based automotive and industrial services emergency logistics specialist, Evolution Time Critical. The deal provides Metro with an opportunity to increase its automotive industry presence and, by utilising Evolution Time Critical’s renowned work within a globalised automotive supply chain, to further develop its footprint beyond North America. “The

Swedbank's Annual General Meeting 2016

Today's Annual General Meeting adopted that there shall be eight board members and to elect Bodil Eriksson and Peter Norman and to re-elected Ulrika Francke, Göran Hedman, Lars Idermark, Pia Rudengren, Karl-Henrik Sundström and Siv Svensson. The Annual General Meeting elected Lars Idermark as Chairman of the Board of Directors.Ulrika Francke was elected Deputy Chair at the Board of Directors' statutory meeting held directly after the Annual General Meeting. The statutory meeting also decided that the Risk and Capital Committee shall consist of Göran Hedman, Chair, Lars Idermark, Ulrika

AMETEK Prestolite Power Celebrates 100 Years of Battery Charger Manufacturing

Troy, OH – AMETEK Prestolite Power, a leading supplier of industrial battery chargers and fleet management solutions, celebrates in 2016 its 100th year of manufacturing battery chargers for the material handling industry. Originally manufactured by the Hobart Brothers Battery Charger Division, Prestolite Power industrial battery chargers have set the industry standard worldwide since 1917. Its first charger, the HB Battery Charger, was not built by machine, but primarily by skilled laborers, who witnessed firsthand the very beginning of the technology. When compared with today’s advanced

United Bankers Oyj: SHARE REPURCHASE 5.4.2016

United Bankers Oyj     STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT    5.4.2016     SHARE REPURCHASE 5.4.2016   In the Helsinki Stock Exchange     Trade date 5.4.2016Bourse trade BUYShare UNIAVAmount 115 sharesTotal cost 4 249,25 EURAverage price/ share 36,9500 EURHighest price/ share 36,95 EURLowest price/ share 36,95 EUR  United bankers Oyj now holds a total of 6 422 shares including the shares repurchased on 5.4.2016.     On behalf of United Bankers Oyj   NORDEA

FISKARS CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 05.04.2016

Fiskars Corporation NOTIFICATION     05.04.2016 at 18:30   FISKARS CORPORATION: ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 05.04.2016     Date 05.04.2016  Exchange transaction Buy  Share class FIS1V  Amount       1,385  Average price/share 17.2616 EURHighest price/share 17.3200 EURLowest price/share 17.2200 EURTotal price 23,907.32 EUR          The shares held by Fiskars Corporation on 05.04.2016:     FIS1V  15,000

Superior Tube Receives Nadcap Accreditation for Heat Treating

Collegeville, PA - Superior Tube, US-based global leader in precision tubing for critical applications, has been awarded Nadcap accreditation for heat treating. Bill Keohane, Superior Tube’s Director of Quality & New Product Development, commented: “We have had Nadcap accreditation for our non-destructive testing program for many years and also for our quality system, but this is the first time we have gained the accreditation for our heat treatment processes. This will certainly open up new business opportunities for us and provide our existing customers with even greater assurance

Addtech acquires ETS Cable Components

Addtech Energy, a business area in the Addtech Group, has today signed an agreement to acquire all the shares in ETS Portsmouth Limited (“ETS Cable Components”). ETS Cable Components supplies products, systems and services in the field of cable accessories for power cable installation, including cable cleats brackets, cable glands, cable lugs, flexible conduits, cable ties and cable tooling above all for the UK market. ETS Cable Components will very effectively complement Addtech’s existing operations in the Energy Product business unit. The company has 35 employees and sales of about

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