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Real Estate Prices Rose in Vienna in 2010
Real estate prices rose in Vienna, according to the portal FindMyHome.at by almost 3%; rental prices slightly over 1%.
January 3, 2011
NXP Sells Sound Solutions Business
The major electronic company NXP moves to the Styrian Gratkorn. The former Philips-subsidiary has sold its division for speakers located in Vienna, Austria.
December 26, 2010
Slight fall in profits at Wien Energie
The municipal energy supplier achieved in the last fiscal year mostly stable results. Sales remained virtually unchanged.
December 24, 2010
Ottakringer expands range of products
The Austrian beverage company performed four significant acquisitions, causing Ottakringer to be also represented in the CEE region.
December 16, 2010
Changes on the Management Board of Vienna International Airport
After several weeks of controversial discussions, the Supervisory Board announced Christoph Herbst as new CEO. He will succeed Herbert Kaufmann.
December 16, 2010
Intercell Raises Authorized Capital
The Management Board of the Austrian biotechnology company is authorized to increase the share capital up to a nominal amount of € 855,000.00.
December 16, 2010
SIS to be Sold to Atos Origin
The French Atos Origin Acquired Siemens IT Solutions and Services, both companies expect synergy effects. Drastic job cuts in Vienna are feared.
December 15, 2010
Skylink: Resignation of Executive Board or Supervisory Board
The Vienna Airport Skylink debacle is becoming a political issue. Staffing decisions have been made.
December 14, 2010
Serious setback for Intercell
The Vienna vaccine manufacturers has to terminate a research project unexpectedly at a late stage. Heavy losses are expected for this year.
December 14, 2010
Conwert Appoints Volker Riebel as New CEO
Chairman of the Administrative Board, Johannes Meran: “With Mr. Riebel, we won an internationally recognised real estate professional as CEO.”
December 9, 2010
Economic Chamber in Tokyo: Biotechnology as an Opportunity
The President of the Vienna Economic Chamber, Brigitte Jank, sees above all great opportunities for Austria in Japanese biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
December 6, 2010
U.S. Sees Money Laundering Activities at Austrian Banks
Wikileaks has published notes of the U.S. Embassy in Vienna. There were allegedly money exchanges between Austrian banks and criminals.
December 2, 2010
Austria's Position in the CEE Region Shakes
According to the Roland Berger consultancy agency, Austria receives not only competition in the CEE countries, but the importance of the region also decreases from a global viewpoint.
December 1, 2010
Globalization Study: Vienna Among Top 20 Cities
New York remains at the top of the ranking of the "Global City Index 2010" by A.T. Kearney. Vienna stays unchanged at 18th place.
November 30, 2010
Siemens Opens Multimedia Center in Vienna
Vienna gets new headquarters. Siemens inaugurates a "World Competence Center" for multimedia with its own research areas.
November 25, 2010
Audit Court: Capital Increase for Vienna Airport
The Audit Court criticizes the Board again and advises a capital increase. The personal consequences may be tougher than expected yet.
November 24, 2010
Wiener Privatbank SE Announces Q1-Q3 2010 Results
Wiener Privatbank records slightly decreasing results
November 24, 2010
Conwert Announces Q1-Q3 2010 Results
The Vienna-based real estate company records a good business development and a significant increase in earnings.
November 24, 2010
Wiener Stadtwerke Inaugurates New Headquarters
The largest Viennese infrastructure company concentrates its activities at the new headquarters and also sets a mark for urban development.
November 24, 2010
It is Official: Coalition Between SPÖ and Greens in Vienna
Vassilakou becomes Deputy Mayor under Häupl. The program aims to have a recognizable green handwriting.
November 12, 2010
Vienna: Negotiations Between the SPÖ and the Greens Almost Concluded
The last major points are budget issues. Both sides are however optimistic of reaching an agreement.
November 5, 2010
Difficulties in the Vienna Real Estate Market
While there is a strong demand, there are few offers for investment properties in Vienna. The market turnover drops dramatically.
November 4, 2010
Vienna: SPÖ negotiates with the Greens
There is no fixed coalition commitment as yet. However, all signs point to a red-green coalition in the federal capital.
October 22, 2010
Tourism in Vienna is Booming Like Never Before
All hotel categories are benefiting from strong growth in bookings. August and September were record months.
October 20, 2010
Real Estate Market for Logistics Objects is Booming
In the vicinity of the Airport Vienna, a new logistics cluster arises.
October 19, 2010
Vienna now has its own Expat Center
In Vienna, the first Expat Center in Austria was opened. The project was handled by the Vienna Business Agency (former WWFF).
September 30, 2010