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Major Project for Alpine In Berlin
Alpine to build 345 appartments in Berlin. Building permission of € 56m project was announced yesterday.
April 12, 2013
Czech Republic: 5.7 % Decrease of Industrial Production.
In February 2013, industrial production decreased at constant prices by 5.7%, year-on-year; working day adjusted decreased by 1.6%. Compared to the previous month, seasonally adjusted industrial production was higher by 1.6%.
April 9, 2013
Fitch: Poland Best Placed For Economic Recovery
In a statement regarding a report on the need of structural reforms in the CESEE region, rating agency Fitch awarded Poland the best position for an economic recovery among five countries.
April 9, 2013
Czech Republic: Exports and Imports Decreased Considerably
In February 2013, according to preliminary data of ‘cross−border statistics’, exports and imports at current prices fell by 3.6% and 4.4%, year-on-year (y−o−y), respectively.
April 9, 2013
Slovakia: US Steel to Keep Producing in Kosice
US Steel and the Slovak government have come to an agreement which allows the steel manufacturer to stay in Eastern Slovakia.
April 8, 2013
Russia: Economic Growth Below Expectations
The Russian economy is flatlining. The government and the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) blame each other for the current state of affairs.
April 8, 2013
Eder: Future of Voestalpine and Steel Manufacturing Industry
In an interview CEO of voestalpine, Wolfgang Eder explains the current situation on the steel market and points out that mass products will come from CESEE countries in the future.
April 4, 2013
New opportunities for Lithuanian and Turkish business
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė together with Turkish leader Abdullah Gül opened the Lithuania-Turkey business forum.
April 4, 2013
Slovakia: Industrial Production Increases by 4.1 %
Production still driven by the automotive industry. Industrial production in January 2013 increased month-on-month by 4.1%.
April 3, 2013
2012: Significant Increase in Austrian Construction Industry
According to the latest data issued by Statistik Austria, the construction industry has increased its output significantly in 2012.
April 2, 2013
Bulgaria: Labor Hour Costs Increased 5.1 % in Q4 2012
Preliminary data of NSI for the Fourth Quarter of 2012 indicated that the total hourly labour cost rose by 5.1% compared to the Fourth Quarter of 2011.
March 30, 2013
Serbia: GDP Decreased by 1.7 % in 2012
Based on data released by the Statistical Office, GDP fell by 1.7% in 2012. Broken down by quarter, real y-o-y GDP fell by 2.7% in Q1, 0.3% in Q2, 2.1% in Q3 and 2.0% in Q4.
March 30, 2013
67 % of Estonians Work in Service Sector
According to the data of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011) of Statistics Estonia, 67% of persons employed in Estonia worked in service sector, 29% in industrial sector and only 4% in primary sector.
March 30, 2013
Slovakia: Economic Sentiment Indicator Increased to 90.4
The three-month moving average of economic sentiment indicator (ESI) increased by 1,8 points to 90,4 compared with the previous month´s value.
March 30, 2013
Serbia: Financial Underhand Practices Discovered
Financial underhand practices had lead to losses of € 700m for the Serbian state.
March 30, 2013
Magna to Build Research Center in Austria
Magna plans to set up a new research department in Traiskirchen.
March 29, 2013
Hungary: Economic Growth Only in 2014
The MNB, the National Bank of Hungary estimates economic growth to further stagnate in 2013 but forcasts positive devolopments for the next year.
March 29, 2013
Strabag: Defends Its Number 1 in Czech Republic
In a survey, 302 public customers have chosen Austrian construction enterprise Strabac to be the best in its sector. Swietelski follows on 2nd place.
March 28, 2013
Strikes Paralyze Poland
Protests against government’s changes in education, social and labor policy.
March 27, 2013
Austria: Alpine’s Future Sealed
The restructuring contract has been signed by banks and insurance companies. Shareholders are not affected by a haircut.
March 26, 2013
Roiss: “A European Concept and Joint Investments Are Needed“
In an interview with the Austrian newpaper Kurier, CEO of OMV explains why Europe needs other sources of energy and why there is a growing competitive disadvantage compared with the USA.
March 25, 2013
Czech Republic: Confidence in Domestic Economy Inreased Marginally
Overall confidence in domestic economy increased slightly in March. The composite confidence indicator (economic sentiment indicator) increased by 0.2 points compared to February.
March 25, 2013
"Croatia Will Not Benefit From Joining The EU"
Croatia will join the European Union as the 28th member state in a few months. Economists criticize the country for not carrying out enough reforms and only focusing on tourism.
March 22, 2013
Vienna: One of the Most Innovative Cities
According to a ranking by the Australian agency 2thinknow, Vienna is the most innovative city in Europe and scored 3rd place in the cities worldwide, succeeding Boston and New York.
March 22, 2013
Slight Improvement for Austria’s Economy in 2013/14
IHS (Institute of Advanced Studies) and Wifo (Austrian Institute of Economic Research) forecast a sluggish growth for Austrian’s economy.
March 21, 2013
Hungary: Gross Earnings Increased Marginally
In the national economy – at corporations employing at least 5 persons, budgetary and designated non-profit institutions – average gross earnings increased by 2.5%, while net earnings excluding family tax benefits grew by 3.9% compared to 2011.
March 21, 2013
FCC to Cut Down On Manpower
Alpine’s parent company, Spanish construction enterprise FCC is going to cut back on 1,000 jobs. Furthermore, company shares that are not part of the core business in the amount of € 2.2bn are supposed to be sold.
March 20, 2013
Vienna International Airport: Top Score of +127.5 % Net Profit
EBITDA at € 221.m (+17.1%), net profit after non-controlling interests of € 71.9m, dividend: slight increase to € 1.05 per share (2012: € 1.00)
March 20, 2013
Austria: How to Keep Enterprises (from Drifting Away)
At the moment, there is a subtle fear in Austria’s economy that large enterprises are going to outsource to foreign countries which is currently the case with voestalpine.
March 19, 2013
Slovenia: Highest Decrease in Construction Industry
In January 2013, compared with December 2012, the production in construction in the Eurozone was down by 1.4% and down by 1.3% in EU27-states. Slovenia experiences the highest decrease with 7.4 %.
March 19, 2013
Austria: Increasing Demand in Flats
Half of the required flats in Austria are missed in Vienna. Experts have long forcasted the growing need in newly constructed buildings particularly in the city centers.
March 18, 2013
Hungary: Construction Industry Suffers From Decline
Year-on-year, construction output decreased by 4.1% in January 2013 according to both unadjusted and working day adjusted indices. Output went down by a seasonally adjusted 1.5% month-on-month.
March 18, 2013
Red Bull Sells More Than 5bn Cans Worldwide
Energy drink producer Red Bull was able to increase turnovers by almost 16 %, totaling € 4.93bn.
March 15, 2013
Austria: Mitterlehner Still Optimistic For Automotive Industry
The massive decline of 23 % in the motor vehicle trade in the first ten days of March 2013 does apparently not concern Austria’s economy minister Reinhold Mitterlehner.
March 15, 2013
Poland: Inflation Decreasing
Declining inflation was supported by weaker demand and cost pressures in the economy, decrease in energy price growth as well as zloty exchange rate stronger than a year ago.
March 15, 2013
Czech Republic: Contruction Industry Sees Further Declines
In January 2013 the construction output declined by 9.3%, year-on-year (y-o-y). The planning and building control authorities granted by 4.1% more building permits, y-o-y, and the approximate value of permitted constructions dropped by 31.7%, y-o-y.
March 15, 2013
Hungary: Orban Rejects Criticisms
After making amendments to the Hungarian constitution, Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his leading Fidezs party have to face harsh criticisms. EU Justice Commissoner Viviane Reding announced to take measures.
March 15, 2013
Czech Republic: Industrial Production Decreased by 4.1%
In January 2013, industrial production decreased at constant prices by 4.1%, year-on-year. Compared to the previous month, seasonally adjusted industrial production was the same as in December 2012. The value of new orders decreased by 7.6%, y-o-y.
March 15, 2013
Hungary: Industrial Production Continues to Shrink
In January 2013, industrial gross output was down by 1.4% year-on-year.
March 14, 2013
Romania: Turnover of Market Services Decreased 14.1 % in January
In January 2013, the turnover of market services rendered mainly to enterprises, in nominal terms, decreased compared to the previous month.
March 14, 2013
Slovakia: CPI Remains Constant
In February, compared with January, consumer prices did not change in total. Increase in prices only in Education, Food and Health Industry.
March 14, 2013
Austria: AMAG EBITA Dropped in 2012
The Amag Group achieved sales of 814.2 mEUR in the fiscal year 2012 and continues on the prior year's level of 813.1 m EUR despite the average price of aluminium falling 370 USD/t.
March 14, 2013
Slovak Unemployment Rate on the Rise
In January, compared with January 2012, the employment decreased in five surveyed sectors.
March 14, 2013
Voestalpine Constructs Direct Reduction Plant in Texas
The decision on the location of the Austrian steel group´s direct reduction plant in North America has been made.
March 13, 2013
Slovak Industrial Sector Continues to Grow
The Slovak Statistical Office has published the turnover figures in selected sectors of economy in January 2013.
March 13, 2013
Romania: Construction Output Goes Down
Volume of construction works, series adjusted with the working days number and seasonality, registered a decrease of 2.3% in January 2013, compared to December 2012.
March 13, 2013
Austria: New Head of Division for Magna
Former head of Opel, Karl-Friedrich Stracke, is going to assume the automotive engineering division at Magna in Steyr, Austria.
March 12, 2013
Andritz Lands Major Contract With Mondi
Andritz to support Mondi’s program for energy optimization and environmental protection with supply of state of the art plants and technologies
March 12, 2013
Slovakia: 3.4 % Increase in Industrial Production
Slovakia's industrial output grew 3.4 percent year-on-year in January, the Slovak Statistics Office (ŠÚ) informed on Monday, March 11.
March 12, 2013
Slovakia: Construction Output Declined by 14.1 %
In January 2013, construction output decreased, year-on-year, by 14,1 % to EUR 206,9 million. After seasonal adjustment, it decreased by 3,3 %, compared with December 2012.
March 12, 2013
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