# Official Journal C 56/2013

| | ISSN 1977-091X
  doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2013.056.eng |
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| Official Journal
  of the European Union | C 56 |
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| English edition | Information and Notices | Volume 5626 February 2013 |

ISSN 1977-091X

doi:10.3000/1977091X.C_2013.056.eng

Official Journal

of the European Union

C 56

English edition

Information and Notices

Volume 5626 February 2013

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| Notice No | Contents | page |
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| | II   Information |
| | INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 056/01 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  ) | 1 |
| 2013/C 056/02 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  2
  ) | 3 |
| 2013/C 056/03 | Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  2
  ) | 5 |
| 2013/C 056/04 | Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6704 — REWE Touristik GmbH/Ferid NASR/EXIM Holding SA) (
  2
  ) | 9 |

Notice No

Contents

page

II   Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

2013/C 056/01

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  1
  )

1

1

2013/C 056/02

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  2
  )

2

3

2013/C 056/03

Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU — Cases where the Commission raises no objections (
  2
  )

2

5

2013/C 056/04

Non-opposition to a notified concentration (Case COMP/M.6704 — REWE Touristik GmbH/Ferid NASR/EXIM Holding SA) (
  2
  )

2

9

| | IV   Notices |
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| | NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES |
| | Council |
| 2013/C 056/05 | Notice for the attention of the persons to whom restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2010/656/CFSP and in Council Regulation (EC) No 560/2005 concerning restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire apply | 10 |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 056/06 | Euro exchange rates | 11 |
| | NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES |
| 2013/C 056/07 | Commission information notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Invitations to tender concerning the operation of scheduled air services, in accordance with public service obligations (
  2
  ) | 12 |
| 2013/C 056/08 | Update of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 19; OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 22; OJ C 182, 4.8.2007, p. 18; OJ C 57, 1.3.2008, p. 38; OJ C 134, 31.5.2008, p. 19; OJ C 37, 14.2.2009, p. 8; OJ C 35, 12.2.2010, p. 7; OJ C 304, 10.11.2010, p. 5; OJ C 24, 26.1.2011, p. 6; OJ C 157, 27.5.2011, p. 8; OJ C 203, 9.7.2011, p. 16; OJ C 11, 13.1.2012, p. 13; OJ C 72, 10.3.2012, p. 44; OJ C 199, 7.7.2012, p. 8; OJ C 298, 4.10.2012, p. 3) | 13 |
| 2013/C 056/09 | Winding-up proceedings — Decision to open winding-up proceedings in respect of AIM Általános Biztosító Zrt. (AIM General Insurance Private Company Limited by Shares) (Publication made in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings) | 14 |
| 2013/C 056/10 | Winding-up proceedings — Decision to open winding-up proceedings in respect of Hill Insurance Company Limited (Publication made in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings) | 15 |

IV   Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

2013/C 056/05

Notice for the attention of the persons to whom restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2010/656/CFSP and in Council Regulation (EC) No 560/2005 concerning restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire apply

10

European Commission

2013/C 056/06

Euro exchange rates

11

NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

2013/C 056/07

Commission information notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community — Invitations to tender concerning the operation of scheduled air services, in accordance with public service obligations (
  2
  )

2

12

2013/C 056/08

Update of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 19; OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 22; OJ C 182, 4.8.2007, p. 18; OJ C 57, 1.3.2008, p. 38; OJ C 134, 31.5.2008, p. 19; OJ C 37, 14.2.2009, p. 8; OJ C 35, 12.2.2010, p. 7; OJ C 304, 10.11.2010, p. 5; OJ C 24, 26.1.2011, p. 6; OJ C 157, 27.5.2011, p. 8; OJ C 203, 9.7.2011, p. 16; OJ C 11, 13.1.2012, p. 13; OJ C 72, 10.3.2012, p. 44; OJ C 199, 7.7.2012, p. 8; OJ C 298, 4.10.2012, p. 3)

13

2013/C 056/09

Winding-up proceedings — Decision to open winding-up proceedings in respect of AIM Általános Biztosító Zrt. (AIM General Insurance Private Company Limited by Shares) (Publication made in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings)

(Publication made in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings)

14

2013/C 056/10

Winding-up proceedings — Decision to open winding-up proceedings in respect of Hill Insurance Company Limited (Publication made in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings)

(Publication made in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings)

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| | V   Announcements |
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| | ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 056/11 | Call for proposals under the work programme of the Artemis Joint Undertaking | 16 |
| | PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY |
| | European Commission |
| 2013/C 056/12 | Decision to close the formal investigation procedure after withdrawal by Member State — State aid — Germany (Articles 107 to 109 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) — Commission notice pursuant to Article 108(2) of the TFEU — Withdrawal of notification — State aid SA.33152 (11/C) (ex 11/N) — Large investment project — Germany — Linamar Powertrain GmbH (
  2
  ) | 17 |
| 2013/C 056/13 | Decision to close the formal investigation procedure after withdrawal by Member State — State aid — Germany (Articles 107 to 109 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) — Commission notice pursuant to Article 108(2) of the TFEU — Withdrawal of notification — State aid SA.32169 (11/C) (ex 10/N) — Large investment project — Germany — Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH (
  2
  ) | 18 |
| 2013/C 056/14 | Decision to close the formal investigation procedure after withdrawal by Member State — State aid — Hungary (Articles 107 to 109 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) — Commission notice pursuant to Article 108(2) of the TFEU — Withdrawal of notification — State aid SA.27913 (C 31/09 (ex N 113/09)) — Large investment project — Hungary — Aid to Audi Hungaria Motor Kft. (
  2
  ) | 19 |
| 2013/C 056/15 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6722 — FrieslandCampina/Zijerveld & Veldhuyzen and Den Hollander) (
  2
  ) | 20 |
| 2013/C 056/16 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6360 — Nynas/Harburg Refinery Assets) (
  2
  ) | 21 |
| 2013/C 056/17 | Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6643 — Uniqa/Dekra/Dekra-Expert) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  2
  ) | 22 |

V   Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

2013/C 056/11

Call for proposals under the work programme of the Artemis Joint Undertaking

16

PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

2013/C 056/12

Decision to close the formal investigation procedure after withdrawal by Member State — State aid — Germany (Articles 107 to 109 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) — Commission notice pursuant to Article 108(2) of the TFEU — Withdrawal of notification — State aid SA.33152 (11/C) (ex 11/N) — Large investment project — Germany — Linamar Powertrain GmbH (
  2
  )

2

17

2013/C 056/13

Decision to close the formal investigation procedure after withdrawal by Member State — State aid — Germany (Articles 107 to 109 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) — Commission notice pursuant to Article 108(2) of the TFEU — Withdrawal of notification — State aid SA.32169 (11/C) (ex 10/N) — Large investment project — Germany — Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH (
  2
  )

2

18

2013/C 056/14

Decision to close the formal investigation procedure after withdrawal by Member State — State aid — Hungary (Articles 107 to 109 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union) — Commission notice pursuant to Article 108(2) of the TFEU — Withdrawal of notification — State aid SA.27913 (C 31/09 (ex N 113/09)) — Large investment project — Hungary — Aid to Audi Hungaria Motor Kft. (
  2
  )

2

19

2013/C 056/15

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6722 — FrieslandCampina/Zijerveld & Veldhuyzen and Den Hollander) (
  2
  )

2

20

2013/C 056/16

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6360 — Nynas/Harburg Refinery Assets) (
  2
  )

2

21

2013/C 056/17

Prior notification of a concentration (Case COMP/M.6643 — Uniqa/Dekra/Dekra-Expert) — Candidate case for simplified procedure (
  2
  )

2

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II Information

INFORMATION FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

European Commission

| 26.2.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 56/1 |
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26.2.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 56/1

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance, except for products falling under Annex I to the Treaty)

2013/C 56/01

| Date of adoption of the decision | 25.1.2013 |
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| Reference number of State aid | SA.34832 (12/N) |
| Member State | Greece |
| Region | — | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Μέτρα υπέρ των παραγωγών της χώρας που οι γεωργοκτηνοτροφικές τους εκμεταλλεύσεις ζημιώθηκαν από πυρκαγιές κατά το έτος 2011 |
| Legal basis | Κοινή υπουργική απόφαση (συνημμένη) |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Compensation of damages caused by natural disaster, Environmental protection, Regional development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | | Overall budget: EUR 5 million |

Date of adoption of the decision

25.1.2013

Reference number of State aid

SA.34832 (12/N)

Member State

Greece

Region

—

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Μέτρα υπέρ των παραγωγών της χώρας που οι γεωργοκτηνοτροφικές τους εκμεταλλεύσεις ζημιώθηκαν από πυρκαγιές κατά το έτος 2011

Legal basis

Κοινή υπουργική απόφαση (συνημμένη)

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Compensation of damages caused by natural disaster, Environmental protection, Regional development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 5 million

| | Annual budget: EUR 1,50 million |
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Annual budget: EUR 1,50 million

Intensity

80 %

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2015

Economic sectors

Agriculture, forestry and fishing

Name and address of the granting authority

| Υπουργείο Αγροτικής Ανάπτυξης & Τροφίμων |
| --- |
| Αχαρνών 2 |
| 101 76 Αθήνα/Athens |
| ΕΛΛΑΔΑ/GREECE |

Υπουργείο Αγροτικής Ανάπτυξης & Τροφίμων

Αχαρνών 2

101 76 Αθήνα/Athens

ΕΛΛΑΔΑ/GREECE

| ΕΛ.Γ.Α. |
| --- |
| Μεσογείων 45 |
| 115 10 Αθήνα/Athens |
| ΕΛΛΑΔΑ/GREECE |

ΕΛ.Γ.Α.

Μεσογείων 45

115 10 Αθήνα/Athens

ΕΛΛΑΔΑ/GREECE

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 18.1.2013 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State aid | SA.35661 (12/N) |
| Member State | Italy |
| Region | Marche | Mixed |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | L. R. 13/1985 — Contributi per le opere irrigue dei Consorzi di Bonifica delle Marche |
| Legal basis | Regio decreto 215/1933
  Legge regionale delle Marche n. 13/85 «Norme per il riordinamento degli interventi in materia di Bonifica».
  Delibera della Giunta Regionale n. 1360 del 1o ottobre 2012 |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Energy saving |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | | Overall budget: EUR 0,36 million |

Date of adoption of the decision

18.1.2013

Reference number of State aid

SA.35661 (12/N)

Member State

Italy

Region

Marche

Mixed

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

L. R. 13/1985 — Contributi per le opere irrigue dei Consorzi di Bonifica delle Marche

Legal basis

Regio decreto 215/1933

Legge regionale delle Marche n. 13/85 «Norme per il riordinamento degli interventi in materia di Bonifica».

Delibera della Giunta Regionale n. 1360 del 1o ottobre 2012

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Energy saving

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 0,36 million

| | Annual budget: EUR 0,36 million |
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Annual budget: EUR 0,36 million

Intensity

100 %

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Water collection, treatment and supply

Name and address of the granting authority

| Regione Marche Servizio Agricolture e foreste |
| --- |
| Via Tiziano 44 |
| 60100 Ancona AN |
| ITALIA |

Regione Marche Servizio Agricolture e foreste

Via Tiziano 44

60100 Ancona AN

ITALIA

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

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| 26.2.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 56/3 |
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26.2.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 56/3

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 56/02

| Date of adoption of the decision | 6.5.2010 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.30463 (N 62/10) |
| Member State | Finland |
| Region | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Tuki nopeiden laajakaistayhteyksien rakentamiselle Suomen haja-asutusalueilla
  Stöd till utbyggnad av höghastighetsbredband glesbygdsområden i Finland |
| Legal basis | | Toimenpiteen oikeusperustan muodostavat valtionavustuslaki (688/2001), laki laajakaistarakentamisen tuesta haja-asutusalueilla (1186/2009), laki maaseudun kehittämiseen myönnettävistä tuista (1443/2006) sellaisena kuin se on muutettuna lailla 1187/2009, valtioneuvoston asetus maaseudun hanketoiminnan tukemisesta (829/2007) sellaisena kuin se on muutettuna, hallintolaki (434/2003), liikenne- ja viestintäministeriön asetus laajakaistarakentamisen tuesta haja-asutusalueilla annetussa laissa tarkoitetuista tukikelpoisista alueista (246/2010) ja valtioneuvoston asetus kunnan maksuosuudesta laajakaistatukihankkeissa (240/2010). |

Date of adoption of the decision

6.5.2010

Reference number of State Aid

SA.30463 (N 62/10)

Member State

Finland

Region

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Tuki nopeiden laajakaistayhteyksien rakentamiselle Suomen haja-asutusalueilla

Stöd till utbyggnad av höghastighetsbredband glesbygdsområden i Finland

Legal basis

Toimenpiteen oikeusperustan muodostavat valtionavustuslaki (688/2001), laki laajakaistarakentamisen tuesta haja-asutusalueilla (1186/2009), laki maaseudun kehittämiseen myönnettävistä tuista (1443/2006) sellaisena kuin se on muutettuna lailla 1187/2009, valtioneuvoston asetus maaseudun hanketoiminnan tukemisesta (829/2007) sellaisena kuin se on muutettuna, hallintolaki (434/2003), liikenne- ja viestintäministeriön asetus laajakaistarakentamisen tuesta haja-asutusalueilla annetussa laissa tarkoitetuista tukikelpoisista alueista (246/2010) ja valtioneuvoston asetus kunnan maksuosuudesta laajakaistatukihankkeissa (240/2010).

| | Åtgärden grundar sig på statsunderstödslagen 688/2001, lagen om stöd för byggande av bredband i glesbygdsområden (nedan kallad lagen om stöd för byggande av bredband 1186/2009, lagen om stöd för utveckling av landsbygden 1443/2006, ändrad genom lag 1187/2009, statsrådets förordning om stödjande av projektverksamhet på landsbygden 829/2007 (ändrad), förvaltningslagen 434/2003, kommunikationsministeriets förordning om de stödberättigade områden som avses i lagen om byggande av bredband i glesbygdsområden 246/2010, statsrådets förordning om kommunens betalningsandel i bredbandsprojekt 240/2010. |
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Åtgärden grundar sig på statsunderstödslagen 688/2001, lagen om stöd för byggande av bredband i glesbygdsområden (nedan kallad lagen om stöd för byggande av bredband 1186/2009, lagen om stöd för utveckling av landsbygden 1443/2006, ändrad genom lag 1187/2009, statsrådets förordning om stödjande av projektverksamhet på landsbygden 829/2007 (ändrad), förvaltningslagen 434/2003, kommunikationsministeriets förordning om de stödberättigade områden som avses i lagen om byggande av bredband i glesbygdsområden 246/2010, statsrådets förordning om kommunens betalningsandel i bredbandsprojekt 240/2010.

Type of measure

Aid scheme

Objective

Regional development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 132 million

Intensity

66 %

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2015

Economic sectors

Post and telecommunications

Name and address of the granting authority

| Viestintävirasto (Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority) |
| --- |
| PO Box 313 |
| FI-00181 Helsinki |
| SUOMI/FINLAND |

Viestintävirasto (Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority)

PO Box 313

FI-00181 Helsinki

SUOMI/FINLAND

| Kommunikationsverket |
| --- |
| PB 313 |
| FI-00181 Helsingfors |
| FINLAND |

Kommunikationsverket

PB 313

FI-00181 Helsingfors

FINLAND

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

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| 26.2.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 56/5 |
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26.2.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 56/5

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Authorisation for State aid pursuant to Articles 107 and 108 of the TFEU

Cases where the Commission raises no objections

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 56/03

| Date of adoption of the decision | 10.9.2012 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.33621 (12/N) |
| Member State | Greece |
| Region | Dytiki Makedonia | Article 107(3)(a) |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Υποδομή δικτύου τηλεθέρμανσης Φλώρινας |
| Legal basis | Προεδρικό Διάταγμα 323/89,
  Προεδρικό Διάταγμα 410/95,
  Νόμος 1069/80 περί κινήτρων δια την ίδρυσιν Επιχειρήσεων Υδρεύσεως και Αποχετεύσεως, ο οποίος έχει τροποποιηθεί με τους νόμους 2218/94, 2839/00 και 3274/04,
  Νόμος 3463/2006 και νόμος 3852/2010 «Σύσταση — Συγκρότηση Αυτοδιοίκησης και Αποκεντρωμένης Διοίκησης — Πρόγραμμα Καλλικράτης».
  Επιχειρησιακό πρόγραμμα «Περιβάλλον και Αειφόρος Ανάπτυξη 2007-2013», και οι τροποποιήσεις του. |
| Type of measure | Ad hoc aid | Municipal Water and Sewage Company of Florina (D.E.Y.A.F) |
| Objective | Environmental protection |
| Form of aid | Soft loan, Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 56,78 million |
| Intensity | 80,44 % |
| Duration (period) | From 20.12.2012 |
| Economic sectors | All economic sectors eligible to receive aid |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Διαχειριστική αρχή επιχειρησιακού προγράμματος «Περιβάλλον και Αειφόρος Ανάπτυξη 2007-2013» |
| Αεροπόρου Παπαναστασίου 34 |
| Αθήνα/Athens |
| ΕΛΛΑΔΑ/GREECE |

Date of adoption of the decision

10.9.2012

Reference number of State Aid

SA.33621 (12/N)

Member State

Greece

Region

Dytiki Makedonia

Article 107(3)(a)

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Υποδομή δικτύου τηλεθέρμανσης Φλώρινας

Legal basis

Προεδρικό Διάταγμα 323/89,

Προεδρικό Διάταγμα 410/95,

Νόμος 1069/80 περί κινήτρων δια την ίδρυσιν Επιχειρήσεων Υδρεύσεως και Αποχετεύσεως, ο οποίος έχει τροποποιηθεί με τους νόμους 2218/94, 2839/00 και 3274/04,

Νόμος 3463/2006 και νόμος 3852/2010 «Σύσταση — Συγκρότηση Αυτοδιοίκησης και Αποκεντρωμένης Διοίκησης — Πρόγραμμα Καλλικράτης».

Επιχειρησιακό πρόγραμμα «Περιβάλλον και Αειφόρος Ανάπτυξη 2007-2013», και οι τροποποιήσεις του.

Type of measure

Ad hoc aid

Municipal Water and Sewage Company of Florina (D.E.Y.A.F)

Objective

Environmental protection

Form of aid

Soft loan, Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 56,78 million

Intensity

80,44 %

Duration (period)

From 20.12.2012

Economic sectors

All economic sectors eligible to receive aid

Name and address of the granting authority

Διαχειριστική αρχή επιχειρησιακού προγράμματος «Περιβάλλον και Αειφόρος Ανάπτυξη 2007-2013»

Αεροπόρου Παπαναστασίου 34

Αθήνα/Athens

ΕΛΛΑΔΑ/GREECE

Other information

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The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 23.1.2013 |
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| Reference number of State Aid | SA.35176 (12/N) |
| Member State | Czech Republic |
| Region | Střední Morava, Střední Cechy, Severovýchod, Severozápad, Jihovýchod, Moravskoslezko, Jihozápad | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Bydlení a sociální program pro problematické oblasti |
| Legal basis | Integrovaný operační program (IOP), oblast intervence 5.2, „Zlepšení prostředí v problémových sídlištích“ |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Regional development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant, Soft loan |
| Budget | Overall budget: CZK 2 988 million |
| Intensity | — |
| Duration (period) | Until 31.12.2015 |
| Economic sectors | Real estate activities |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Ministerstvo pro místní rozvoj ČR |
| Staroměstské náměstí 6 |
| 110 15 Praha 1 |
| ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA |

Date of adoption of the decision

23.1.2013

Reference number of State Aid

SA.35176 (12/N)

Member State

Czech Republic

Region

Střední Morava, Střední Cechy, Severovýchod, Severozápad, Jihovýchod, Moravskoslezko, Jihozápad

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Bydlení a sociální program pro problematické oblasti

Legal basis

Integrovaný operační program (IOP), oblast intervence 5.2, „Zlepšení prostředí v problémových sídlištích“

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Regional development

Form of aid

Direct grant, Soft loan

Budget

Overall budget: CZK 2 988 million

Intensity

—

Duration (period)

Until 31.12.2015

Economic sectors

Real estate activities

Name and address of the granting authority

Ministerstvo pro místní rozvoj ČR

Staroměstské náměstí 6

110 15 Praha 1

ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA

Other information

—

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 7.2.2013 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.35849 (12/N) |
| Member State | Germany |
| Region | — | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung GmbH |
| Legal basis | Richtlinie für Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung GmbH |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Culture |
| Form of aid | Other, Soft loan — conditionally reimbursable loans |
| Budget | | Overall budget: EUR 27,27 million |

Date of adoption of the decision

7.2.2013

Reference number of State Aid

SA.35849 (12/N)

Member State

Germany

Region

—

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung GmbH

Legal basis

Richtlinie für Mitteldeutsche Medienförderung GmbH

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Culture

Form of aid

Other, Soft loan — conditionally reimbursable loans

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 27,27 million

| | Annual budget: EUR 9,07 million |
| --- | --- |

Annual budget: EUR 9,07 million

Intensity

50 %

Duration (period)

1.1.2013-31.12.2015

Economic sectors

Motion picture, video and television programme activities

Name and address of the granting authority

| Staatskanzlei Sachsen-Anhalt |
| --- |
| Hegelstraße 40-42 |
| 39104 Magdeburg |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Staatskanzlei Sachsen-Anhalt

Hegelstraße 40-42

39104 Magdeburg

DEUTSCHLAND

| Staatskanzlei Thüringen |
| --- |
| Regierungsstraße 73 |
| 99084 Erfurt |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Staatskanzlei Thüringen

Regierungsstraße 73

99084 Erfurt

DEUTSCHLAND

| Staatskanzlei Sachsen |
| --- |
| Archivstr. 1 |
| 01097 Dresden |
| DEUTSCHLAND |

Staatskanzlei Sachsen

Archivstr. 1

01097 Dresden

DEUTSCHLAND

Other information

—

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

| Date of adoption of the decision | 18.1.2013 |
| --- | --- |
| Reference number of State Aid | SA.35884 (12/N) |
| Member State | Austria |
| Region | — | — |
| Title (and/or name of the beneficiary) | Breitband Austria Zwanzigdreizehn |
| Legal basis | Sonderrichtlinien Breitband Austria Zwanzigdreizehn
  Verordnung des Bundesministers für Finanzen über allgemeine Rahmenrichtlinien für die Gewährung von Förderungen aus Bundesmittel |
| Type of measure | Scheme | — |
| Objective | Sectoral development |
| Form of aid | Direct grant |
| Budget | Overall budget: EUR 41 million |
| Intensity | 75 % |
| Duration (period) | 1.1.2011-31.12.2013 |
| Economic sectors | Telecommunications |
| Name and address of the granting authority | Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie |
| Radetzkystraße 2 |
| 1030 Wien |
| ÖSTERREICH |

Date of adoption of the decision

18.1.2013

Reference number of State Aid

SA.35884 (12/N)

Member State

Austria

Region

—

—

Title (and/or name of the beneficiary)

Breitband Austria Zwanzigdreizehn

Legal basis

Sonderrichtlinien Breitband Austria Zwanzigdreizehn

Verordnung des Bundesministers für Finanzen über allgemeine Rahmenrichtlinien für die Gewährung von Förderungen aus Bundesmittel

Type of measure

Scheme

—

Objective

Sectoral development

Form of aid

Direct grant

Budget

Overall budget: EUR 41 million

Intensity

75 %

Duration (period)

1.1.2011-31.12.2013

Economic sectors

Telecommunications

Name and address of the granting authority

Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie

Radetzkystraße 2

1030 Wien

ÖSTERREICH

Other information

—

The authentic text(s) of the decision, from which all confidential information has been removed, can be found at:

http://ec.europa.eu/competition/elojade/isef/index.cfm

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| 26.2.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 56/9 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

26.2.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 56/9

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Non-opposition to a notified concentration

(Case COMP/M.6704 — REWE Touristik GmbH/Ferid NASR/EXIM Holding SA)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 56/04

On 30 November 2012, the Commission decided not to oppose the above notified concentration and to declare it compatible with the common market. This decision is based on Article 6(1)(b) of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004. The full text of the decision is available only in English and will be made public after it is cleared of any business secrets it may contain. It will be available:

| — | in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes, |
| --- | --- |

—

in the merger section of the Competition website of the Commission (http://ec.europa.eu/competition/mergers/cases/). This website provides various facilities to help locate individual merger decisions, including company, case number, date and sectoral indexes,

| — | in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32012M6704. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law. |
| --- | --- |

—

in electronic form on the EUR-Lex website (http://eur-lex.europa.eu/en/index.htm) under document number 32012M6704. EUR-Lex is the on-line access to the European law.

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IV Notices

NOTICES FROM EUROPEAN UNION INSTITUTIONS, BODIES, OFFICES AND AGENCIES

Council

| 26.2.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 56/10 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

26.2.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 56/10

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Notice for the attention of the persons to whom restrictive measures provided for in Council Decision 2010/656/CFSP and in Council Regulation (EC) No 560/2005 concerning restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire apply

2013/C 56/05

THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,

The following information is brought to the attention of the persons who appear in Annex II to Council Decision 2010/656/CFSP (1) and in Annex IA to Council Regulation (EC) No 560/2005 (2) concerning restrictive measures against Côte d'Ivoire.

The persons concerned may submit a request to the Council, together with supporting documentation, that the decision to include them on the abovementioned lists should be reconsidered, by 18 March 2013, to the following address:

| Council of the European Union |
| --- |
| General Secretariat |
| DG C — Unit 1C (Horizontal Issues) |
| Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175 |
| 1048 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

Council of the European Union

General Secretariat

DG C — Unit 1C (Horizontal Issues)

Rue de la Loi/Wetstraat 175

1048 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

Any observations received will be taken into account for the purpose of the Council's periodic review, in accordance with Article 10(3) of Decision 2010/656/CFSP and Article 11a(6) of Regulation (EC) No 560/2005, of the lists in Annex II and Annex IA respectively.

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(1)  OJ L 285, 30.10.2010, p. 28.

(2)  OJ L 95, 14.4.2005, p. 1.

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European Commission

| 26.2.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 56/11 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

26.2.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 56/11

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Euro exchange rates (1)

25 February 2013

2013/C 56/06

1 euro =

| | Currency | Exchange rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| USD | US dollar | 1,3304 |
| JPY | Japanese yen | 125,00 |
| DKK | Danish krone | 7,4614 |
| GBP | Pound sterling | 0,87890 |
| SEK | Swedish krona | 8,4740 |
| CHF | Swiss franc | 1,2305 |
| ISK | Iceland króna | |
| NOK | Norwegian krone | 7,4675 |
| BGN | Bulgarian lev | 1,9558 |
| CZK | Czech koruna | 25,520 |
| HUF | Hungarian forint | 293,54 |
| LTL | Lithuanian litas | 3,4528 |
| LVL | Latvian lats | 0,6999 |
| PLN | Polish zloty | 4,1470 |
| RON | Romanian leu | 4,3773 |
| TRY | Turkish lira | 2,3879 |
| AUD | Australian dollar | 1,2897 |
| CAD | Canadian dollar | 1,3602 |
| HKD | Hong Kong dollar | 10,3191 |
| NZD | New Zealand dollar | 1,5832 |
| SGD | Singapore dollar | 1,6454 |
| KRW | South Korean won | 1 443,50 |
| ZAR | South African rand | 11,7421 |
| CNY | Chinese yuan renminbi | 8,2982 |
| HRK | Croatian kuna | 7,5885 |
| IDR | Indonesian rupiah | 12 911,54 |
| MYR | Malaysian ringgit | 4,1219 |
| PHP | Philippine peso | 54,092 |
| RUB | Russian rouble | 40,2350 |
| THB | Thai baht | 39,673 |
| BRL | Brazilian real | 2,6142 |
| MXN | Mexican peso | 16,8455 |
| INR | Indian rupee | 71,6090 |

Currency

Exchange rate

USD

US dollar

1,3304

JPY

Japanese yen

125,00

DKK

Danish krone

7,4614

GBP

Pound sterling

0,87890

SEK

Swedish krona

8,4740

CHF

Swiss franc

1,2305

ISK

Iceland króna

NOK

Norwegian krone

7,4675

BGN

Bulgarian lev

1,9558

CZK

Czech koruna

25,520

HUF

Hungarian forint

293,54

LTL

Lithuanian litas

3,4528

LVL

Latvian lats

0,6999

PLN

Polish zloty

4,1470

RON

Romanian leu

4,3773

TRY

Turkish lira

2,3879

AUD

Australian dollar

1,2897

CAD

Canadian dollar

1,3602

HKD

Hong Kong dollar

10,3191

NZD

New Zealand dollar

1,5832

SGD

Singapore dollar

1,6454

KRW

South Korean won

1 443,50

ZAR

South African rand

11,7421

CNY

Chinese yuan renminbi

8,2982

HRK

Croatian kuna

7,5885

IDR

Indonesian rupiah

12 911,54

MYR

Malaysian ringgit

4,1219

PHP

Philippine peso

54,092

RUB

Russian rouble

40,2350

THB

Thai baht

39,673

BRL

Brazilian real

2,6142

MXN

Mexican peso

16,8455

INR

Indian rupee

71,6090

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(1)  Source: reference exchange rate published by the ECB.

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NOTICES FROM MEMBER STATES

| 26.2.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 56/12 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

26.2.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 56/12

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Commission information notice pursuant to Article 16(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1008/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the operation of air services in the Community

Invitations to tender concerning the operation of scheduled air services, in accordance with public service obligations

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 56/07

| Member State | France |
| --- | --- |
| Routes concerned | Strasbourg–Amsterdam
  Strasbourg–Madrid
  Strasbourg–Prague |
| Period of validity of the contract | From 1 August 2013 to 31 March 2016 |
| Deadline for submission of applications and tenders | 25 April 2013 before 17.00, Paris time (France) |
| Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public tender and the public service obligation can be obtained | Direction de la Sécurité de l'aviation civile Nord-Est |
| Aéroport de Strasbourg-Entzheim |
| 67836 Tanneries Cedex |
| FRANCE |
| Tel. +33 388596464 |
| E-mail: dsac-ne.direction@aviation-civile.gouv.fr |

Member State

France

Routes concerned

Strasbourg–Amsterdam

Strasbourg–Madrid

Strasbourg–Prague

Period of validity of the contract

From 1 August 2013 to 31 March 2016

Deadline for submission of applications and tenders

25 April 2013 before 17.00, Paris time (France)

Address where the text of the invitation to tender and any relevant information and/or documentation related to the public tender and the public service obligation can be obtained

Direction de la Sécurité de l'aviation civile Nord-Est

Aéroport de Strasbourg-Entzheim

67836 Tanneries Cedex

FRANCE

Tel. +33 388596464

E-mail: dsac-ne.direction@aviation-civile.gouv.fr

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| 26.2.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 56/13 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

26.2.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 56/13

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Update of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (OJ C 247, 13.10.2006, p. 19; OJ C 153, 6.7.2007, p. 22; OJ C 182, 4.8.2007, p. 18; OJ C 57, 1.3.2008, p. 38; OJ C 134, 31.5.2008, p. 19; OJ C 37, 14.2.2009, p. 8; OJ C 35, 12.2.2010, p. 7; OJ C 304, 10.11.2010, p. 5; OJ C 24, 26.1.2011, p. 6; OJ C 157, 27.5.2011, p. 8; OJ C 203, 9.7.2011, p. 16; OJ C 11, 13.1.2012, p. 13; OJ C 72, 10.3.2012, p. 44; OJ C 199, 7.7.2012, p. 8; OJ C 298, 4.10.2012, p. 3)

2013/C 56/08

The publication of reference amounts for the crossing of the external borders, as referred to in Article 5(3) of Regulation (EC) No 562/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2006 establishing a Community Code on the rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code), is based on the information communicated by the Member States to the Commission in accordance with Article 34 of the Schengen Borders Code.

In addition to the publication in the Official Journal, a monthly update is available on the website of the Directorate-General for Home Affairs.

SPAIN

Replacement of the information published in OJ C 247 of 13.10.2006

The Order of the Ministry of the Presidency (PRE/1282/2007) of 10 May 2007 on the financial means aliens are required to have in order to enter Spain specifies the amount that aliens have to prove is available to them in order to be able to enter Spain.

| (a) | For the costs of their stay in Spain, the amount they have available to them must represent, in euro, 10 % of the gross national minimum wage (EUR 64,53 for 2013) or its legal equivalent in foreign currency multiplied by the number of days they intend to stay in Spain and by the number of dependent persons travelling with them. The minimum amount at their disposal must represent 90 % of the gross national minimum wage (EUR 580,77 for 2013) or its legal equivalent in foreign currency per person, regardless of the intended duration of the stay. |
| --- | --- |

(a)

For the costs of their stay in Spain, the amount they have available to them must represent, in euro, 10 % of the gross national minimum wage (EUR 64,53 for 2013) or its legal equivalent in foreign currency multiplied by the number of days they intend to stay in Spain and by the number of dependent persons travelling with them. The minimum amount at their disposal must represent 90 % of the gross national minimum wage (EUR 580,77 for 2013) or its legal equivalent in foreign currency per person, regardless of the intended duration of the stay.

| (b) | For their return to the state of provenance or for transit via third states, aliens must be able to produce a personal, untransferable and fixed-date ticket or tickets for the planned means of transport. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

For their return to the state of provenance or for transit via third states, aliens must be able to produce a personal, untransferable and fixed-date ticket or tickets for the planned means of transport.

Aliens must prove that they have the above means of subsistence either by producing them if they are in cash, or by producing certified cheques, traveller's cheques, receipts or credit cards, which must be accompanied by a recent bank statement (bank letters or Internet bank statements are not acceptable) or by other evidence clearly showing the amount of credit available on the card or bank account.

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| 26.2.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 56/14 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

26.2.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 56/14

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Winding-up proceedings

Decision to open winding-up proceedings in respect of AIM Általános Biztosító Zrt. (AIM General Insurance Private Company Limited by Shares)

(Publication made in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings)

2013/C 56/09

| Insurance undertaking | AIM Általános Biztosító Zrt. (AIM General Insurance Private Company Limited by Shares) |
| --- | --- |
| Budapest |
| Könyves Kálmán krt. 11. |
| 1097 |
| MAGYARORSZÁG/HUNGARY |

Insurance undertaking

AIM Általános Biztosító Zrt. (AIM General Insurance Private Company Limited by Shares)

Budapest

Könyves Kálmán krt. 11.

1097

MAGYARORSZÁG/HUNGARY

Date, entry into force and nature of the decision

25 January 2013

Withdrawal of authorisation for operation and foundation permit

Opening of winding-up proceedings starting on 28 January 2013

Competent authorities

| Hungarian Financial Supervisory Authority |
| --- |
| Budapest |
| Krisztina krt. 39. |
| 1013 |
| MAGYARORSZÁG/HUNGARY |

Hungarian Financial Supervisory Authority

Budapest

Krisztina krt. 39.

1013

MAGYARORSZÁG/HUNGARY

Supervisory authority

| Hungarian Financial Supervisory Authority |
| --- |
| Budapest |
| Krisztina krt. 39. |
| 1013 |
| MAGYARORSZÁG/HUNGARY |

Hungarian Financial Supervisory Authority

Budapest

Krisztina krt. 39.

1013

MAGYARORSZÁG/HUNGARY

Liquidator appointed

| Hitelintézeti Felszámoló Nonprofit Kft. (Credit Institution Liquidator Ltd.) |
| --- |
| Budapest |
| Damjanich u. 11-15. |
| 1071 |
| MAGYARORSZÁG/HUNGARY |
| Tel. +36 13210116 |
| E-mail: kht@enternet.hu |

Hitelintézeti Felszámoló Nonprofit Kft. (Credit Institution Liquidator Ltd.)

Budapest

Damjanich u. 11-15.

1071

MAGYARORSZÁG/HUNGARY

Tel. +36 13210116

E-mail: kht@enternet.hu

Manager: Dr. Zsuzsanna Borbélyné Balogh

Applicable law

Hungary

Article 195(1)(s) and (t) of the Insurance Act LX of 2003

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| 26.2.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 56/15 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

26.2.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 56/15

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Winding-up proceedings

Decision to open winding-up proceedings in respect of Hill Insurance Company Limited

(Publication made in accordance with Article 14 of Directive 2001/17/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reorganisation and winding-up of insurance undertakings
   (1)
  )

2013/C 56/10

| Insurance Undertaking | Hill Insurance Company Limited |
| --- | --- |
| Unit 1A, Ground Floor |
| Grand Ocean Plaza |
| Ocean Village |
| GIBRALTAR |

Insurance Undertaking

Hill Insurance Company Limited

Unit 1A, Ground Floor

Grand Ocean Plaza

Ocean Village

GIBRALTAR

Date, entry into force and nature of decision

7 September 2012

Entry into force: 7 September 2012

Opening of winding-up proceedings

Competent authorities

| Supreme Court of Gibraltar |
| --- |
| Chancery Jurisdiction |
| 277 Main Street |
| GIBRALTAR |

Supreme Court of Gibraltar

Chancery Jurisdiction

277 Main Street

GIBRALTAR

Supervisory authority

| Financial Services Commission |
| --- |
| Suite 3, Ground Floor |
| Atlantic Suites |
| Europort Avenue |
| PO Box 940 |
| GIBRALTAR |

Financial Services Commission

Suite 3, Ground Floor

Atlantic Suites

Europort Avenue

PO Box 940

GIBRALTAR

Provisional Liquidator appointed

| Joseph Caruana |
| --- |
| Deloitte Limited |
| Merchant House |
| 22/24 John Mackintosh Square |
| GIBRALTAR |
| Tel. +350 20041200 |
| Fax +350 20041201 |
| E-mail: jcaruana@deloitte.gi |

Joseph Caruana

Deloitte Limited

Merchant House

22/24 John Mackintosh Square

GIBRALTAR

Tel. +350 20041200

Fax +350 20041201

E-mail: jcaruana@deloitte.gi

Applicable law

Gibraltar Law

Section 235, Companies Act, 1930

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(1)  OJ L 110, 20.4.2001, p. 28.

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V Announcements

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

European Commission

| 26.2.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 56/16 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

26.2.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 56/16

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Call for proposals under the work programme of the Artemis Joint Undertaking

2013/C 56/11

Notice is hereby given of the launch of a call for proposals under the work programme of the Artemis Joint Undertaking.

Proposals are invited for the following call: Artemis-2013-1.

Call documentation including deadline and budget is given in the call text, which is published on the following website:

http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/calls

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PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMPETITION POLICY

European Commission

| 26.2.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 56/17 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

26.2.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 56/17

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DECISION TO CLOSE THE FORMAL INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE AFTER WITHDRAWAL BY MEMBER STATE

State aid — Germany

(Articles 107 to 109 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union)

Commission notice pursuant to Article 108(2) of the TFEU — Withdrawal of notification

State aid SA.33152 (11/C) (ex 11/N) — Large investment project — Germany — Linamar Powertrain GmbH

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 56/12

The Commission has decided to close the formal investigation procedure under Article 108(2) of the TFEU, initiated on 9 November 2011 (1) in respect of the measure referred to above, recording that Germany has withdrawn its notification on 4 October 2012 and will reduce the aid amount, in order to respect the limits and fulfil the conditions of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 of 6 August 2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation) (2).

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(1)  OJ C 20, 25.1.2012, p. 10.

(2)  OJ L 214, 9.8.2008, p. 3.

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| 26.2.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 56/18 |
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26.2.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 56/18

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DECISION TO CLOSE THE FORMAL INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE AFTER WITHDRAWAL BY MEMBER STATE

State aid — Germany

(Articles 107 to 109 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union)

Commission notice pursuant to Article 108(2) of the TFEU — Withdrawal of notification

State aid SA.32169 (11/C) (ex 10/N) — Large investment project — Germany — Volkswagen Sachsen GmbH

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 56/13

The Commission has decided to close the formal investigation procedure under Article 108(2) of the TFEU, initiated on 13 July 2011 (1) in respect of the measure referred to above, recording that Germany has withdrawn its notification on 5 November 2012 and will reduce the aid amount, in order to respect the limits and fulfil the conditions of Commission Regulation (EC) No 800/2008 of 6 August 2008 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the common market in application of Articles 87 and 88 of the Treaty (General Block Exemption Regulation) (2).

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(1)  OJ C 361, 10.12.2011, p. 17.

(2)  OJ L 214, 9.8.2008, p. 3.

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| 26.2.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | C 56/19 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |

26.2.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

C 56/19

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DECISION TO CLOSE THE FORMAL INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE AFTER WITHDRAWAL BY MEMBER STATE

State aid — Hungary

(Articles 107 to 109 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union)

Commission notice pursuant to Article 108(2) of the TFEU — Withdrawal of notification

State aid SA.27913 (C 31/09 (ex N 113/09)) — Large investment project — Hungary — Aid to Audi Hungaria Motor Kft.

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 56/14

The Commission has decided to close the formal investigation procedure under Article 108(2) of the TFEU, initiated on 28 October 2009 (1) and extended on 6 July 2010 (2) in respect of the measure referred to above, recording that Hungary has withdrawn its notification on 22 November 2012.

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(1)  OJ C 64, 16.3.2010, p. 15.

(2)  OJ C 243, 10.9.2010, p. 4.

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6722 — FrieslandCampina/Zijerveld & Veldhuyzen and Den Hollander)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 56/15

| 1. | On 19 February 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking FrieslandCampina Nederland Holding BV (‘FrieslandCampina’, the Netherlands) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, sole control of Zijerveld & Veldhuyzen BV (‘Z&V’, the Netherlands) and Den Hollander Food BV (‘Den Hollander’, the Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 19 February 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertaking FrieslandCampina Nederland Holding BV (‘FrieslandCampina’, the Netherlands) acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation, sole control of Zijerveld & Veldhuyzen BV (‘Z&V’, the Netherlands) and Den Hollander Food BV (‘Den Hollander’, the Netherlands) by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | for FrieslandCampina: production and sale of dairy and non-dairy products for individual consumers and industrial customers on a worldwide scale, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for FrieslandCampina: production and sale of dairy and non-dairy products for individual consumers and industrial customers on a worldwide scale,

| — | for Z&V: specialised wholesale of cheese primarily in the Netherlands; and, |
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for Z&V: specialised wholesale of cheese primarily in the Netherlands; and,

| — | for Den Hollander: provision of cheese packaging services. |
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for Den Hollander: provision of cheese packaging services.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6722 — FrieslandCampina/Zijerveld & Veldhuyzen and Den Hollander, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6722 — FrieslandCampina/Zijerveld & Veldhuyzen and Den Hollander, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6360 — Nynas/Harburg Refinery Assets)

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 56/16

| 1. | On 19 February 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Nynas AB (‘Nynas’, Sweden), jointly controlled by Petróleos de Venezuela SA and Neste Oil Oyj, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of certain assets of the Harburg Refinery (‘Harburg Refinery Assets’, Germany), belonging to Shell Deutschland Oil GmbH, by way of a 25-years business lease. |
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1.

On 19 February 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which Nynas AB (‘Nynas’, Sweden), jointly controlled by Petróleos de Venezuela SA and Neste Oil Oyj, acquires within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation sole control of certain assets of the Harburg Refinery (‘Harburg Refinery Assets’, Germany), belonging to Shell Deutschland Oil GmbH, by way of a 25-years business lease.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | for Nynas: production and sale of base oils, process oils, transformer oils and bitumen, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Nynas: production and sale of base oils, process oils, transformer oils and bitumen,

| — | for Harburg Refinery Assets: production of fuel, base oils, process oils and transformer oils. |
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for Harburg Refinery Assets: production of fuel, base oils, process oils and transformer oils.

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. |
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3.

On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6360 — Nynas/Harburg Refinery Assets, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by e-mail to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6360 — Nynas/Harburg Refinery Assets, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).

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Prior notification of a concentration

(Case COMP/M.6643 — Uniqa/Dekra/Dekra-Expert)

Candidate case for simplified procedure

(Text with EEA relevance)

2013/C 56/17

| 1. | On 19 February 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Dekra International GmbH (‘Dekra’, Germany, ultimately belonging to the Dekra Group, Germany) and Uniqa Biztosító Zrt. (‘Uniqa’, Hungary, ultimately controlled by the Uniqa Group, Austria), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Dekra-Expert Műszaki Szakértői Kft. (‘Dekra-Expert’, Hungary) by way of purchase of shares. |
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On 19 February 2013, the Commission received a notification of a proposed concentration pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004 (1) by which the undertakings Dekra International GmbH (‘Dekra’, Germany, ultimately belonging to the Dekra Group, Germany) and Uniqa Biztosító Zrt. (‘Uniqa’, Hungary, ultimately controlled by the Uniqa Group, Austria), acquire within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the Merger Regulation joint control of Dekra-Expert Műszaki Szakértői Kft. (‘Dekra-Expert’, Hungary) by way of purchase of shares.

| 2. | The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:






  — | for Dekra: worldwide provision of expert services such as vehicle testing and expertise, |
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2.

The business activities of the undertakings concerned are:

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for Dekra: worldwide provision of expert services such as vehicle testing and expertise,

| — | for Uniqa: worldwide insurance group active in all insurance sectors (life, non-life and reinsurance), |
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for Uniqa: worldwide insurance group active in all insurance sectors (life, non-life and reinsurance),

| — | for Dekra-Expert: damage expert services (vehicle damage assessment and other technological damage evaluation). |
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for Dekra-Expert: damage expert services (vehicle damage assessment and other technological damage evaluation).

| 3. | On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice. |
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On preliminary examination, the Commission finds that the notified transaction could fall within the scope of the EC Merger Regulation. However, the final decision on this point is reserved. Pursuant to the Commission Notice on a simplified procedure for treatment of certain concentrations under the EC Merger Regulation (2) it should be noted that this case is a candidate for treatment under the procedure set out in the Notice.

| 4. | The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.
  Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6643 — Uniqa/Dekra/Dekra-Expert, to the following address:





  European Commission |
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| Directorate-General for Competition |
| Merger Registry |
| J-70 |
| 1049 Bruxelles/Brussel |
| BELGIQUE/BELGIË |

4.

The Commission invites interested third parties to submit their possible observations on the proposed operation to the Commission.

Observations must reach the Commission not later than 10 days following the date of this publication. Observations can be sent to the Commission by fax (+32 22964301), by email to COMP-MERGER-REGISTRY@ec.europa.eu or by post, under reference number COMP/M.6643 — Uniqa/Dekra/Dekra-Expert, to the following address:

European Commission

Directorate-General for Competition

Merger Registry

J-70

1049 Bruxelles/Brussel

BELGIQUE/BELGIË

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(1)  OJ L 24, 29.1.2004, p. 1 (the ‘EC Merger Regulation’).

(2)  OJ C 56, 5.3.2005, p. 32 (‘Notice on a simplified procedure’).

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