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Romania Is Recovering According to PM
Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta presented the key issues on the new agreement with the EU Commission, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to the parliament on Tuesday.
September 19, 2013
RBI: Lennkh Takes Over Divisions of Sevelda
Peter Lennkh takes over responsibility for Corporate Business within the Managing Board of RBI.
September 18, 2013
Hungary: Orban Forecasts Growth of 2 Percent
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban forecasts economic growth of 2 percent next year as the country has managed to surpass several difficulties.
September 18, 2013
Austria: ÖVP Rejects Tax Reforms by Social Democrats
Chancellor and Leader of the Social Democrats Werner Faymann is in favor of lower taxes on wages. His model includes reliefs of up to € 1,011 annually. However, coalition partner, the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) rejects the plans.
September 18, 2013
EU Commissioner Füle Encourages Albania
EU Commissioner Štefan Füle discusses Albania's path to EU with new PM
September 18, 2013
Treichl: Requirements for Banks Increased Massively
According to the CEO of Erste Group, the requirements for banks have increased by three to six times. Moreover it has become harder for banks to finance small and medium sized enterprises (SME).
September 17, 2013
Barroso: “Albania’s Future Is in The European Union”
President of the EU Commission Barroso is confident about Albania’s commitment.
September 17, 2013
Austria: Fekter Demands “More Intelligent Model“ for Hypo
Finance Minister Fekter plans on introducing a “more creative model“ than a bad bank.
September 17, 2013
Social Responsibility: Richard Branson to Participate at future.talk 2013
In line with his core message "Do good, have fun and the money will come" British entrepreneur, pioneer and self-made billionaire Sir Richard Branson will speak in Vienna on October 8, 2013 about sustainable and responsible entrepreneurship.
September 17, 2013
Gazprom to Team Up With Macedonia
Russian energy giant Gazprom is interested in cooperating with FYR Macedonia.
September 17, 2013
Leitl Recommends Parties Not to Raise Hopes
President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, Christoph Leitl considers the demand of the Social Democrats and Chancellor Werner Faymann for a tax relief as soon as 2015 utopian.
September 17, 2013
EU Commission to Sanction Croatia
The EU Commission is determined to start sanction against the newest member of the European Union, Croatia.
September 16, 2013
Bank Austria Considers Establishing Franchise Banks in Austria
The streamlining of the CESEE network of Bank Austria seems to take on a very concrete form now.
September 16, 2013
Croatia, Slovenia and Italy in Favor of Closer Cooperation
Italian, Croatian and Slovenian PMs push for stronger cooperation.
September 16, 2013
Bulgaria: President Delivers Warning
Bulgaria's President delivers a strong warning about the country’s long-term instability.
September 16, 2013
Faymann: New Government Will Be Smaller
In an interview with Austrian daily “Österreich“ (Sunday issue) Chancellor Faymann announced that the new government will be reduced by two members of parliament.
September 16, 2013
Polish Government Wobbles
The majority of Poland´s governing parties is at risk. New elections would be rather unfavorable for Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
September 14, 2013
Serbia Welcomes Russian FDI
Serbian Prime Minister announced that his country was interested in Russian investments.
September 13, 2013
Austria: Construction Company Porr to Buy Prajo-Group
Take over as an ideal supplement for the portfolio of Porr in the demolition and recycling sector.
September 13, 2013
Austria: Chancellor and Deputy Chancellor Lose in Trust Index
Compared to the results of last month, both Chancellor Werner Faymann and his Deputy Michael Spindelegger have lost the voters’ trust according to the APA/OGM Trust Index that was carried out on a sample of 500 persons.
September 13, 2013
Hypo Needs € 700m in Capital Increase
The ailing banking group needs a further capital injection in order to fulfill the lawful capital adequacy requirements.
September 12, 2013
Lopatka Welcomes Statement by Barroso
Subsidiarity is the precondition for a successful European Union.
September 12, 2013
Turkey: Clashes During Protests
In several Turkish cities, the police violently dispersed protest movements and used tear gas and water cannons. The latest wave of protests was triggered by the death of a 22-year-old young man.
September 12, 2013
Schieder: IMF Confirms SPÖ-Claims
State Secretary for Finances, Andreas Schieder regards the demands by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a confirmation of those by the Social Democrats (SPÖ).
September 11, 2013
Turkish Airlines Not Interested in Croatia Airlines
The Turkish airline carrier has denied rumors of acquiring states at Croatia Airlines.
September 11, 2013
Former President of Budapest Stock Exchange New Head of Division at RBI
RBI appoints Attila Szalay-Berzeviczy Head of Group Securities Services Business.
September 11, 2013
Austria: Spindelegger Confident About Becoming New Chancellor
The intense elections campaign for the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) has officially started on Tuesday. Deputy Chancellor and party leader Spindelegger promised more jobs and housing space.
September 11, 2013
Czech Republic: One Third to Vote for CSSD
According to a poll, 28 percent of Czechs would vote for the Czech Social Democratic Party (CSSD) if an election was held now.
September 10, 2013
Faymann Underlines Necessity of Property Taxes
Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann (SPÖ) calls for new taxes. In total, property taxes should bring tax revenues of more than € 2.0bn.
September 9, 2013
Orban on Foreign Banks: „Colonization is Over“
Hungary´s Prime Minister Viktor Orban emphasizes that foreign banks have to pay for foreign exchange loans.
September 9, 2013
Poland: Government Gives Green Light to Budget Draft
The Polish Government has approved the budget plan for 2014 with the deficit gap closing further after a refurbishment of the private pension system.
September 9, 2013
Slovenia Shuts Down Two Small Banks
In order to ensure the stability of its financing sector, Slovenia decided to liquidate two banks, Factor Banka and Probanka. According to state officials, the step was also taken to avoid international bailout.
September 9, 2013
Serbia: Plans to Reform Pension System
Serbia plans reform of pension system by year end.
September 9, 2013
Slovenia: Former Prime Minister Accused of Money Laundering
Former Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Jansa’s image is further tarnished as he is alleged of having paid money to a relative’s bank account.
September 6, 2013
Austria: Spindelegger in Favor of “Creative Model“ for Banks
Deputy Chancellor Spindelegger seems willing to lead open discussions about the extension of bank levies.
September 6, 2013
Serbia: UK Enterprises Likely to Invest in Serbia
70 British companies are interested in investing in Serbia's economy.
September 6, 2013
EU Commission Threatens Croatia with Sanctions Once More
EU Commissioner Reding has not yet resolved the issue with Croatia. She announced to expect an easy change of the law.
September 5, 2013
President of Ukraine Presses for Faster Progess
President Yanukovych urges the parliament to adopt laws for a faster progress to the country’s European integration
September 5, 2013
Haselsteiner as Candidate for NEOS
Austrian party NEOS has added former CEO of Strabag Hans-Peter Haselsteiner as top candidate for the parliamentary elections. Haselsteiner has so far supported the party behind the scenes.
September 5, 2013
Serbia's Government Regards Economy as Priority Issue
"Solving economic problems is a priority of the reshuffled government"- Serbian Prime Minister.
September 5, 2013
Faymann: “Banks Should Pay for Hypo”
Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann does not consider a new austerity package necessary despite of the threatening billions of Euros for the selling and winding-up of the ailing bank.
September 5, 2013
Lopatka Demands Reform for Austrian Railways
State Secretary Lopatka demands Minister of Infrastructure Bures to tackle the expensive pension system at the Austrian Railways by doing away with privliges for emplyoees in order to unburden tax payers.
September 4, 2013
Slovenian Finance Minister: “Enough Tax Burdens“
On Tuesday, the Slovenian Finance Minister Uros Cufer announced that enough additional tax burdens have been introduced.
September 4, 2013
President Fischer Urges Austria to “Roll Up Sleeves“
In regard to the current election campaigns, the Austrian President Heinz Fischer has urged the parties for joint efforts.
September 4, 2013
Austria: Up to € 11.7bn for Downsizing Hypo Group
Years of discussion went by; now the EU Commission has approved the downsizing plan for nationalized Hypo Alpe Adria.
September 4, 2013
Poland: Tusk Demonstrates Optimism
This year, Poland´s economic growth begins to accelerate. According to Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the growth rate will be higher than 1.5%.
September 4, 2013
Hypo: New Risky Loan Agreements Even in 2012
According to the EU Commission, risky loans were granted by ailing Hypo Group even in 2012.
September 3, 2013
Keuschnigg: “We Already Have The Flat Tax in Austria”
The head of IHS demands tax relief instead of further tax burdens and the adjustment to the inflation rate.
September 3, 2013
Serbian Parliament Approves Cabinet Reshuffle
The Serbian parliament has approved a profound reshuffle of Prime Minister Ivica Dacic’s cabinet.
September 3, 2013
Cyprus: Waiting for the Next Bailout Tranche
Crisis-struck member of the Eurozone Cyprus will have to wait for the next payment out of the bailout-package. Before the next tranche will be transferred the small country has to implement key measures.
September 2, 2013
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