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Vienna Suffers from Housing Shortages
In the next 20 years, Vienna will need up to 200,000 new accommodation units.
January 23, 2013
"We invite the African Union to open an office in Vienna"
"Austria invites the African Union to establish an office in Vienna in the year marking the 50th anniversary of the African Union.” Austrian State Secretary Lopatka says.
January 15, 2013
Slovakia Wants to Strengthen Co-Operation with Austria
After a meeting between Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and President of Austria´s National Council Barbara Prammer, both emphasized their willingness to realize more common projects in future.
January 14, 2013
Heineken Shuts Down Viennese Headquarters
The Dutch beer producer shifts its CEE-headquarters from Vienna to Amsterdam.
January 14, 2013
Vienna Richest Region of Austria
Gross regional product and regional disposable income of private households increased in 2010: substantial disparities among Austrian regions.
January 10, 2013
Good Outlook for Viennese Property Market
According to real estate experts, Vienna is one of the most attractive market for retail investments.
January 8, 2013
Vienna: Distribution of Wealth Highly Unequal
In Austria´s capital, 30% of the households own 92% of the net assets.
January 3, 2013
Vienna: Property Market Booms
Last year, property prices in the Austrian capital were up by 12% on average.
January 3, 2013
Annual Assembly of the Municipal Councillors for European Affairs in Vienna
At the second general assembly of the members of the initiative of Municipal Councillors for European Affairs held at Palais Niederösterreich in Vienna today, the 500th member of the initiative was welcomed.
December 18, 2012
"Austria pushes international development agenda ahead"
Austrian State Secretary discusses continuation of the Rio process with UN Under-Secretary General.
December 18, 2012
Vienna Aims to Become UN's Energy Hub
New UN Office for Sustainable Energy will be opened in Vienna.
December 12, 2012
Measuring Poverty in the EU: third International EU-SILC Conference in Vienna
The third International Conference on EU Statistics about Income and Living Conditions (EU-SILC) will be opened in Vienna on Thursday, 6 December 2012.
December 5, 2012
Vienna Has Highest Life Quality
According to a study of the advisory group Mercer, the Austrian capital is the city with the highest life quality worldwide.
December 4, 2012
"There is no alternative to intercultural and interreligious dialogue"
UN Secretary General and high-ranking political representatives and religious leaders attend the opening of the new Dialogue Centre in Vienna.
November 27, 2012
Vienna´s Debt Level Grows Considerably
In 2013, the public debt level of Austria´s capital will increase to € 4.34bn.
November 19, 2012
Vienna: Property Market Still Booming
On average, prices for new apartments rose by 9.7% from October 2011 to October 2012.
November 19, 2012
Vienna: General Attractiveness Decreases
The quality of the Viennese business location deteriorates. The high degree of bureaucracy and the high non-wage labor costs are the most problematic issues.
November 16, 2012
CA Immo: New Major Tenant in Vienna
The Austrian real estate supplier lets 21,500 sqm of Viennese office building to Bosch
November 16, 2012
Austria: Income Taxes on the Rise
Total wage tax revenue for 2011 rose by 6.0%, gross earnings by 3.6%. About 72% of the income taxes were paid by male workers.
November 8, 2012
Vienna: The World's Most Prosperous City
Top place for Austria's capital in the latest UN report - followed by New York, Toronto and London.
November 6, 2012
UN: Vienna Is Most Prosperous City of the World
Regarding the combination of productivity, life quality, infrastructure and the distribution equality, the Austrian capital is the world´s richest city.
October 29, 2012
Austria´s Population to Grow Substantially
Austrian population will increase to 9 million inhabitants during the next 20 years.
October 9, 2012
Boom in Viennese Real Estate Market Persists
According to the real estate service supplier findmyhome.at, the price increase in the residential housing segment and the rental market goes on.
October 8, 2012
Congresses: Vienna Leads the Ranking
Regarding the number of congresses, Vienna still ranks first as event location. The outlook is promising.
September 24, 2012
Austrian Property Prices on the Rise
Since 2009, the average increase in property prices in Austria came at 18.5%. Above all, the demand in land is growing substantially.
September 14, 2012
City of Vienna Appeals against Third Landing Strip
Vienna Airport: The core shareholder appeals against the result of the positive environmental impact assessment. According to the City of Vienna, this is only due to formal reasons.
September 10, 2012
Pioneers Festival 2012: Vienna is Hotspot for Innovative Companies
The place for more than 2,500 pioneers from all over the world as well as web, technology and mobile start-ups to network, present their innovations and exchange experiences.
August 29, 2012
Real Estate Bubble in Austria?
The real estate prices are still increasing. Above all, in the urban regions of Austria the prices continue to rise.
August 29, 2012
First Discussion about Headquarters in Vienna
On October 4th and 5th 2012, the 1st European Headquarters Congress will take place in Vienna.
August 21, 2012
Nokia Moves from Vienna to Budapest
The Finnish cell-phone company regroups and shifts its sub-headquarters for the CEE region from Austria to Hungary.
August 20, 2012
Austrian Property Market Runs out of Steam
In Austria, the property market shows first tendencies of consolidation. The number of acquisitions was down in the first six months.
August 4, 2012
Decrease in Building Saving May Increase Rents
In Austria, the popularity of building saving declined in the first half year of 2012. In a few years, funds for the residential building market may be insufficient.
July 27, 2012
„Competitors are Still Far Away“
Vienna is under pressure. The Austrian capital has to compete with Warsaw, Budapest and Prague as headquarters location for the CESEE region.
July 23, 2012
Growing Pressure on Viennese Location for Headquarters
The Viennese Chamber of Commerce intensifies the dialogue with international headquarters. In autumn, the first headquarter congress will take place in Vienna.
July 21, 2012
Vienna Airport to Build Third Landing Strip
Vienna International Airport is now entitled to start the construction works oft he third landing strip. The construction works will take two years.
July 11, 2012
Austrian Urbanization Goes On
Austria's towns in figures 2011: education and social welfare, a challenge for growing agglomeration areas; services and administration, the largest budget items.
June 19, 2012
Persistent Boom in Austrian Real Estate Prices
On average, property and apartment prices were up by 6% last year. This is substantially above the inflation rate.
May 30, 2012
Vienna hosts the 19th World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems
The 19th ITS World Congress will be held from 22 to 26 October 2012 in Vienna, under the header ITS Vienna 2012 – Smarter on the way.
May 29, 2012
Vienna Tops Worldwide Ranking of "Smart Cities"
The online magazine "Co.Exist" put's Austria's capital at the top of a list of "smart cities" ahead of Toronto, New York and Berlin.
May 29, 2012
Spindelegger: „The Reform Process has Become Unstoppable“
42nd Viennese seminar of the International Peace Institute on the Arab Spring: Austria´s Foreign Minister is optimistic for the Arab community.
May 29, 2012
Vienna´s Indebtedness Grows
Austria´s capital ignored the warnings of the Audit court and lets the debt burden grow further.
May 26, 2012
Baxter Enlarges Viennese Site
The U.S. pharmaceutical group makes investments of € 30m in Vienna. The start of operation of a new production facility is planned in 2014.
May 18, 2012
Congresses: Vienna Ranks First
Vienna is still number one worldwide in cities hosting international congresses. The U.S. takes first in the country category.
May 18, 2012
U.S. Delegation Impressed by Austrian Urban Technologies
“Austria is probably 10 years ahead of the U.S. in regard to urban planning and implemented technologies,” was the credo heard from visiting U.S. experts on urban planning when visiting Austria in April 2012.
May 2, 2012
Gorenje Not to Move to Vienna
The Slovenian producer of household appliances was said to move to Vienna. CEO Franjo Bobinac declines the rumors.
April 20, 2012
Gorenje Considers Setting Up Headquarters in Vienna
The Slovenian producer of household appliances is said to move to Vienna. The company does not comment this information.
April 19, 2012
Oberbank Aims For „Organic Growth“
The Upper-Austrian regional bank continues its growth course and underlines its financial stability and independence.
April 6, 2012
Most Important Cities: Vienna Catches Up
In the ranking of the most important global cities, the Austrian capital could improve substantially. The most severe weakness is the economic activity.
April 3, 2012
s Immo Welcomes City of Vienna as New Tenant
Arkade Meidling looks back at a successful 2011, in which both sales and frequency were increased. Now, the Austrian real estate company won the City of Vienna as new tenant.
April 3, 2012
Austria Must Underline its Headquarter Function
Austria as hub for CEE markets is still popular. Nevertheless, there is a lack in a sustainable and flexible strategy. The geographical proximity to CEE countries is insufficient.
April 2, 2012
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