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Albania: Under EU’s Watch
Brussels called for further modernizations of the judiciary in Albania before the EU considers Accession talks with the country. Futhermore the union announced to keep a close eye on the elections in June.
April 24, 2013
Serbia: Agreements in Kosovo Negotiations
Commissioner Ashton announced that both countries have found an arrangement.
April 19, 2013
Cyprus: Increase of Taxes Resolved
The Cyprian parliament has voted for an increase of taxes. Among other things, business taxes will increase from 10 % to 12.5 %.
April 19, 2013
Heated Debate in EP About Hungary
On Wednesday, the European Parliament has lead a heated debate concerning the controversial amendments to the Hungarian constitution.
April 18, 2013
Austria and Turkey to Deepen Relations
Justice Minister Karl wants to improve cooperations with Turkey.
April 17, 2013
„Unlawful“ Farming in Hungary
The estimated 200 Austrians, who are engaged in agriculture in Hungary, are apparently not highly esteemed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
April 16, 2013
Hungary: Increasing Tensions Between Barroso and Orban
President of the EU Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso wrote another letter to Prime Minister Orban warning him of the impacts in case the government will not realize the claimed measures.
April 15, 2013
Austria: Three Convictions at Immofinanz Process
Former head of Immofinanz, Petrikovics, was sentenced to six years in prison. Co-defendants Schwager and Thornton were sentenced as well.
April 12, 2013
EU Threatens Hungary With Process
The EU Commission has warned Hunary with a lawsuit in case the government in Budapest should not withdraw the controversial amendmends to the consititution.
April 12, 2013
EU Examines Bulgarian Electricy Market
On request of the Bulgarian Government, an expert group will examine the prices for electricity after the protests. Another issue is the independence of the energy regulator.
April 12, 2013
Ukraine: Yanukovych Rejects Pardoning Tymoshenko
President Yanokovych does not consider a pardoning as long as trials continue.
April 11, 2013
Hungary: Commissioner Reding’s Reactions to Allegations
EU Justice Commissioner and Deputy President of the EU Commission Viviane Reding has reacted to the accusations of the Hungarian government.
April 10, 2013
Decisions About Hypo Group’s Future Still Pending
Finance Minister Maria Fekter has presented herself rather reserved after the meeting with EU Commissioner for Competition Joaquin Almunia.
April 5, 2013
Austrian SMEs Keep on Struggling in 2013
Persistant insecurity and subdued growth expectations characterize the 1st quarter of 2013. Enterprises regard new energy efficiency policy as additional bureaucratic burden.
April 4, 2013
Cyprus: Evidence Destroyed?
According to reports by the media in Cyprus, important evidence about the heavily affected Bank of Cyprus was destroyed.
April 4, 2013
Serbia: Financial Underhand Practices Discovered
Financial underhand practices had lead to losses of € 700m for the Serbian state.
March 30, 2013
Cyprus: 37.5 % Tax on Assets
The compulsory levy on bank assets exeeding € 100,000 has now been fixed. Assets above the amount will be taxed with 37.5 %.
March 30, 2013
EVN to Get Support by State Secretary
State Secretary Lopatka intervened in EVN’s dispute with Bulgarian government. He urges Bulgaria to ensure protection of investments.
March 29, 2013
Cyprus: Trying to Avoid Chaos at Banks
Today, Cyprus‘ banks are supposed to be opened after almost two weeks of closing. The citizens are called for calm and there are limits for drawing money. The currency rate was downgraded to Caa2 by Moody’s.
March 28, 2013
Commission Praises Croatia’s Progress
Croatia has fullfilled all criteria for the EU accession on July 1, 2013.
March 26, 2013
Dacic to Meet Head of EULEX Mission
International mission in Kosovo to ensure complete protection of all citizens.
March 26, 2013
Meinl Needs to Reimburse Starbet Investors
The Regional High Court (OLG) in Vienna has passed the judgement that Meinl Bank has to compensate sports betting company Starbet
March 23, 2013
Belgrade Considers Conditions Unacceptable
The sudden failure to reach a final conclusion to the Kosovo-issue puts a dampener on Serbia’s way towards the EU.
March 21, 2013
Time Is Running Out Fast for Serbia and Kosovo
It is probably one of the last chances for Serbia and Kosovo to make progresses for EU rapproachment.
March 20, 2013
Austria: Meinl‘s Bail Money to Be Reduced Significantly
According to the Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Vienna, Julius Meinl is to receive € 90m of his bail money back.
March 19, 2013
EVN to Start Arbitration Procedure
Today, Austrian power supply company EVN informed the state of Bulgaria about opening arbitration proceedings.
March 19, 2013
Austria: Investigation Against VBAG Board Members
The Austrian Justice is currently investigating a case of the Austrian Volksbanken AG (VBAG) where three former board members are accused of having forged balance sheets. Board director CEO Michael Mendel is not among the suspects.
March 18, 2013
Spindelegger Criticizes Orban Sharply
Austria´s Vice Chancellor and Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger wants Hungary to “return to the European legal basis”.
March 16, 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
Mignon (PACE) Praises Serbia For Progresses
Today, president of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Jean-Claude Mignon gave credit to Serbia’s progress in the execution of reforms and expressed faith in finding solution for the Kosvo issue.
March 12, 2013
Hungary: Constitutional Amendmends Signed By Vast Majority
EU Commission fears that Hungary’s state institutions will have to experience major restrictions.
March 12, 2013
Austria: Hypo Group Still Sailing in Stormy Waters
Hypo Group wants a fast selling until the end of 2013. Vending of Italian and CESEE subsidiaries could take longer as the economic situation is not appealing at the moment.
March 12, 2013
Austria: Nationalizing Hypo Group Prevented BayernLB from Losses
EU Competition Commission pushes the Austrian government to shut down the loss-making Hypo Group.
March 11, 2013
Montenegro: Knocking on Brussels’ Door
In an interview with the Austrian newspaper Presse, state secretary for European integratition and Montenegro’s chief negotiator Aleksandar Pejovic informs when his country is ready to join the EU.
March 9, 2013
Austria: Hypo Managing Board Warns of Losses
Hypo Group’s managers fear that selling the bank precipitately might lead to additional losses up to € 5bn for the bank and federal state.
March 7, 2013
Austria: Elsner Files Lawsuit in US Supreme Court
Former BAWAG CEO Helmut Elsner filed a lawsuit over $ 1.8bn against members of the Austrian Social Democrat party (SPÖ).
March 7, 2013
Austria: New CEO for Alpine
The construction company was saved from bankrupcy and is now looking for a new CEO
March 5, 2013
Austria: Alpine Turns Out a Big Burden For FCC
The construction company has avoided bankrupcy and is save – for the time being.
March 5, 2013
Business Insolvencies Up Again
Last year, Austria has recorded 6,266 business insolvencies. Unlike 2010 and 2011, the number of insolvencies has increased.
January 15, 2013
Hungary: No Mandatory Voter Registration
The Hungarian Constitutional Court rejected the law proposed by the government.
January 5, 2013
Austrian Government Agrees on Bank Restructuring Law
“The agreements at government conference are intended to strengthen financial sector.” Finance Minister Maria Fekter says.
November 9, 2012
A-Tec: Quota Reaches 39%
The insolvent A-Tec Group pays out the insolvency quota next week.
November 7, 2012
FPÖ Files Suit Against ESM
The biggest Austrian opposition party files a legal complaint against the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) at the Austrian Constitutional Court.
October 15, 2012
Private Insolvencies: More than 100,000 Austrians Concerned
This year, 7,000 private insolvencies were registered in Austria. According to KSV (Austrian Association of Creditors), much more people are illiquid, though.
September 28, 2012
Austrian Companies Expect Increase in Lending Costs
Due to Basel III, lending will become more expensive, many Austrian managers and entrepreneurs think.
September 27, 2012
Austrian Business Insolvencies on the Rise
In the first eight months of 2012, the number of insolvencies was up by 8.7% to 2,663.
September 20, 2012
New Airline for Hungary?
After the insolvency of Malev in March 2012, the Hungarian government is said to promote a new airline.
September 6, 2012
270,000 Austrian Households Are Insolvent
The gap between rich and poor households is growing persistently. The number of over-indebted households is still growing.
September 4, 2012
FMA Pushes for Bank Insolvency Law
The Austrian Financial Market Authority increases pressure on the government. Director Helmut Ettl says the Austria needs an insolvency law for banks as soon as possible.
August 7, 2012
Austrian Enterprise Creation Slightly Up
2010: 26 172 start-ups, enterprise creation rate 6.5%; more than 19 000 new employer enterprises.
August 7, 2012
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