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Maria Fekter: Hot-Tempered Lady At the Fireplace
Raiffeisen Centralbank (RZB) organized a „fireplace chat“ with Finance Minister Maria Fekter which took place on May 7 in Vienna.
May 8, 2013
Romania Seeks Energy Independence
The Black Sea has huge deposits in gas which Romania wants to use to achieve energy autonomy.
May 8, 2013
Pressure from EU on Orban Increases
EU demands that Hungary withdraws the changes to the constitution.
May 8, 2013
Serbia: „Dependent on EU“
Serbia hopes to be able and make the next steps toward an EU membership.
May 7, 2013
Slovenia: No Agreement on Fiscal Rule
Coalition and opposition remain divided over the question on when to implement the new fiscal law.
May 6, 2013
Spindelegger: Support for Serbian EU Membership
Vice Chancellor and Exterior Minister Michael Spindelegger has promised full support for Serbia on its way to a full EU membership.
May 6, 2013
Dacic to Promote for Serbian Economy in US
Serbia's Prime Minister plans economic trip to United States.
May 3, 2013
Czech Republic to Improve EU Relations?
Visits from high EU officials should herald the start of a new era in the relation between the Czech Republic and the EU.
May 3, 2013
Hypo Group to Get a Bad Bank?
Chancellor Faymann confirmed negotiations about the establishing of a bad bank for non-performing loans.
April 30, 2013
Joint Energy Diversification Plans for Ukraine and EU
Ukraine and EU share Energy Diversification Plans - Energy Community Official.
April 30, 2013
Austria: Government Shows Unanimity About Banking Secret
Fekter criticized Social Democrats.
April 30, 2013
„Slovenia Can Manage On Its Own“
In an interview with Austrian newspaper Kurier, President of the Slovenian Bankers Association France Arhar stresses that Slovenia is not the new Cyprus.
April 29, 2013
EU Ready to Adopt Measures Over CEZ in Bulgaria
Van Rompuy promised to take actions during his visit in Prague.
April 29, 2013
Austria: Solution for Bank Secret Issue Until May 22
After the recent turbulances within the Austrian government coalition, Chancellor Werner Faymann hopes to find an agreement with the EU concerning the bank secret until May 22.
April 29, 2013
Van Rompuy Encourages Romania to Become Eurozone Member
During his one-day visit to the Romanian capital, President of the European Council Van Rompuy noted Romania’s progress and stressed the importance of a banking union within the Eurozone.
April 26, 2013
EU Commission to Start Proceedings Against Hungary
On Wednesday, Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding told reporters in Brussels that the EU Commission will probably launch infringement proceedings against Hungary.
April 26, 2013
Foreign Enterprises Complain About Romanian Policy Making.
Regulations in energy sector were changed overnight.
April 26, 2013
Rosneft: Ambitious Plans
Russion oil producer intends to increase its shareholder value by 60 % in the next two years.
April 26, 2013
Austria: Faymann Betrays Ignorance
Chancellor Faymann claims not to have known about the controversial letter which has reached the media yesterday. He fears that Austria would now become a “laughingstock”.
April 26, 2013
Austria: Four Conditions For Commission In Return for Bank Secret
In a letter to Tax Commissioner Semeta Austrian Finance Minister Fekter and Chancellor Faymann set the conditions for the agreement of a negotiation mandate with third countries about the exchange of information.
April 25, 2013
Poland: Audit at Oil and Gas Company PGNiG
Poland’s new Treasury Minister Wlodzimierz Karpinski announced on Wednesday to carry out an urgent audit at Polish state-controlled oil and natural gas company PGNiG.
April 25, 2013
Austria: Green’s Motion of Censure Denied
The Green Party’s motion of censure against Finance Minister Fekter was denied by almost all parties in the National Assembly.
April 25, 2013
Poland to Support Serbia's European Integration
Dacic and Tusk agreed on improving cooperations, enhancing bilateral trade and increase Polish investments in Serbia.
April 25, 2013
Ukraine and Ireland to Sign Double Tax Agreement
Ukraine and Ireland signed a Double Tax Agreement in Kyiv during the official visit of Irish Minister of State at the Department of Finance Brian Hayes.
April 24, 2013
Czech Republic: Schwarzenberg Threatens to Leave Government
Statements made by Czech President Milos Zeman concerning the dispute about the appointment of ambassadors during his recent visit in Vienna, have incensed Czech Foreign Minister Karel Schwarzenberg.
April 24, 2013
Hungary: New Political Competition For Orban
Former Finance Minister founds “conservative, pro-European” party.
April 23, 2013
Hungary: MNB Cuts Interest Rate by 0.25 %
The Central Bank of Hungary (MNB) has cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point for the ninth month running.
April 23, 2013
Spindelegger: "Brave Agreement Between Serbia and Kosovo Important Sign of Liberation for Entire Region"
Win-win agreement should now quickly be implemented to the benefit of the people. The EU will have to deliver on its promise
April 23, 2013
Putin: Stimulus Package for Russian Economy
Because of the present stagnation Putin demands a stimulus package for Russian economy.
April 22, 2013
EU Accession Date for Serbia Voted on Today
On Friday, heads of Serbian and Kosovar government Ivica Dacic and Hashim Thaci have come to an agreement under the the special guidance of EU Commissioner for Foreign Affairs Catherine Ashton.
April 22, 2013
Czech President to Visit Austria
New President of the Czech Republic Milos Zeman is going to visit Austria with his wife Ivana Zemanova on Tuesday and Wednesday.
April 22, 2013
Serbia: Agreements in Kosovo Negotiations
Commissioner Ashton announced that both countries have found an arrangement.
April 19, 2013
Schwarzenberg: „Slovenia Joining V4 Would Not Be Efficient“
V4 Foreign Ministers have declared disapprobation of Slovenia joining the group.
April 19, 2013
Belgrade: Ready to Accept Agreements
Ninth round of Belgrade-Pristina dialogue ended with no agreement
April 18, 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
Croatia Looking at EU Through Rose-Tinted Glasses
On July 1, Croatia will be joining the EU as 28th member state. Croatia is the first country after the economic crisis to become a member of the Union.
April 17, 2013
Forbes: “Austere Baltic States Outgrow Their European Neighbors”
Forbes magazine has dedicated a comprehensive article about how the Baltic countries manage to conquer the financial crisis.
April 17, 2013
Slovenia to Emerge From Quagmire By Itself?
A recent report by the OECD paints a dim picture of the country’s economic future.
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
Lithuania Supports Serbia's European Integration
Butkevicius said that Dacic’s visit to Vilnius is an encouraging and positive change in relations between the two countries.
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
Czech Republic: Fight over Diplomatic Posts
Prague currently sees a duel between ambassadors for the filling of a post. President Milos Zeman and the Foreign Ministry both want to have a say in the final decision.
April 15, 2013
Cyprus Grants Damaged Foreign Investors Citizenship
Instead of the so-far € 10bn, investors now only have to endow € 3bn in order to obtain the Cyprian citizenship.
April 15, 2013
Slovenia to Sell Two State Enterprises
On a press conference on Friday, Prime Minister Bratusek announced the selling of two state-owned companies, one of them being a bank.
April 13, 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
Ukraine: Yanukovych Rejects Pardoning Tymoshenko
President Yanokovych does not consider a pardoning as long as trials continue.
April 11, 2013
Cyprus: Bail-Out Package More Expensive Than Thought
The aid-money needed increases from € 17.5bn to € 23bn, according to Cyprian government.
April 11, 2013
Serbia: Vucic „Deeply Disappointed“
Serbian First Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic has given up hope for a new date in June for the beginning of EU accession negotiations. Russian Prime Minister Medvedev expressed support.
April 11, 2013
Poland: Protests At Day of Commemoration
Protesters assembled in Warsaw yesterday to demonstrate against the Russian government that still has not released the evidence
April 10, 2013
Austria: Will Holidays on Thursdays be Abolished?
Minister of Infrastructure, Bures and President of IV announced to discuss the matter.
April 10, 2013
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