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Albania and Poland to Enhance Diplomatic Relations
Albania's Minister of Foreign Affairs received the Ambassador of Poland, Mr. Marek Jeziorski this week.
May 3, 2013
Austria: EVN Results Expected to Be Below Estimates
EVN specifies expected consolidated Group net profit as of 09/30/2013
May 2, 2013
Vienna: Infrastructure & Construction Summit Brings Together All Balkan Countries
Government ministers from Austria and various Balkan countries will be discussing infrastructure and construction in the region at a two-day summit in Vienna at the end of May.
April 30, 2013 · Sponsored Content
Lopatka: „Poland Important Economic Partner and Ally of Austria in EU“
Austrian State Secretary encourages bilateral relations and trade between the two Central European countries as well as improved relations between EU and US.
April 30, 2013
Alpine and Porr to Be Compensated by Serbia
The Austrian construction companies Alpine and Porr claim € 71m from Serbia before the court of arbitration due to a flopped major project for the building of a highway.
April 26, 2013
NCR to Expand Business Activity in Serbia
US corporation National Cash Registers is to employ a further 300 staff members.
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
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: Telekom Srbija to Be Privatized
According to reports by the media, the Serbian government wants to take another try to privatize Telekom Srbija.
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
Croatia: Greece As A Threat To 2013 Tourism
Last year Croatian tourism proceeds increased 3.2 % on a year-on-year comparision. However, with Greek tourism expected to rebound to pre-crisis standards, the country fears to be left behind in the competition.
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
Serbia: Agreements in Kosovo Negotiations
Commissioner Ashton announced that both countries have found an arrangement.
April 19, 2013
Austria and Bosnia-Herzegovina to Commence Dialogues
Bosnia-Herzegovina shows interest in Austrian social partnership model and measures against increasing youth unemployment rate.
April 18, 2013
Belgrade: Ready to Accept Agreements
Ninth round of Belgrade-Pristina dialogue ended with no agreement
April 18, 2013
Post AG Affiliate to Expand in Croatia
Croatian affiliate of Austrian Post AG, Weber Escal & Post d.o.o., intends further expansion on the Croatian market.
April 17, 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
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
VIG: Acquisition of QBE Makedonija completed
Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) new market leader in Macedonia
April 9, 2013
Montenegro: President Vujanovic Declared Winner of the Election
Up to now President Filip Vujanovic has declared himself as the winner of the election two hours after the closing of the polling stations.
April 8, 2013
Law Files Against Bulgaria from EVN and CEZ.
Power Suppliers EVN, CEZ and Energo Pro have to face high losses. CEZ announced to file a law against Bulgaria as well.
April 3, 2013
Macedonia: Fresh € 100m for Business Sector from EIB
The Macedonian government plans to provide fresh EUR 100 million loan, with 5.5% interest rate, as support to the business sector.
April 2, 2013
Serbia and Macedonia Enhance Cooperations
Cooperation between Serbia and Macedonia precondition for efficient tackling of regional issues
April 2, 2013
Serbia: GDP Decreased by 1.7 % in 2012
Based on data released by the Statistical Office, GDP fell by 1.7% in 2012. Broken down by quarter, real y-o-y GDP fell by 2.7% in Q1, 0.3% in Q2, 2.1% in Q3 and 2.0% in Q4.
March 30, 2013
Serbia: Financial Underhand Practices Discovered
Financial underhand practices had lead to losses of € 700m for the Serbian state.
March 30, 2013
"Croatia is Paving the Way for the Entire Balkans"
Austria’s Vice Chancellor advocates the commission’s assessment and is looking forward to welcoming Croatia as a new EU member.
March 29, 2013
EU’s Austerity Cuts Adverse to Health
EU’s austerity measures negatively affect citizen’s health, is the result of a health study carried out by “The Lancet”. The Commission was supposed to examine the political effects.
March 27, 2013
Dacic Meets Forbes
Serbia has good investment opportunities, according to Christopher Forbes.
March 27, 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
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
Historical Moment for Serbia And Kosovo
Both governments have come to an agreement, similar to the Treaty on the Basis of Relations (Basic Treaty) between the two German states.
March 16, 2013
Serbia: Real Income Shrinks
Available budget and individual consumption of households in the Republic of Serbia, Preliminary data, 4th quarter 2012.
March 15, 2013
Austria: EVN To Sell Devoll Hydropower To Statkraft A. S.
Agreement regarding the sale of EVN AG's stake in Devoll Hydropower ShA, a project entity for the construction of a hydro power plant in Albania, to Statkraft A.S.
March 14, 2013
Hungary: Number of Emigrants to Austria Increases
More and more Hungarians emigrate to Austria due to economic and political reason.
March 14, 2013
Serbia: Foreign Trade Grows Significantly
The overall external trade in the Republic of Serbia for January 2013 amounted to EUR 1724.6 million - which was a 9.5% increase compared to the same period 2012.
March 14, 2013
Serbia: Key Policy Rate Kept at 11.75%
The Executive Board of the National Bank has decided in its meeting to keep the key policy rate at 11.75%.
March 13, 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
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
Serbia: Number of Dwellings Rose Substantially
Today, the Serbian Statistical Office has published the Census of Population, Households and Dwellings.
March 8, 2013
Belgrade Initiative to Support Serbia´s Financial System
The first meeting of the Belgrade Initiative, a host country cross-border banking forum, was held in Belgrade today.
March 8, 2013
Macedonia: Protests Against Government
Young Albanians protest against an „Anti-Albanian“ policy.
March 8, 2013
Recession in Euro-Area Still Affects CESEE Countries
According to the Vienna Institute For International Economic Studies (wiiw), the double-dip recession over, yet there is no economic growht in sight for CESEE countries.
March 7, 2013
Serbia: No Solution to Kosovo Issue Yet
At today’s trilateral meetings in Brussels for the sequel talks about the association Serb municipalities in Kosovo a gloomy atmosphere between the parties is predominant. Neither Serbia nor Kosovo want to step down from their claims.
March 4, 2013
“I do not expect for crediting requirements to tighten”
There is no reason for crediting requirements to be tightened, Zoran Stavreski, Macedonia´s Minister of Finance says.
March 4, 2013
Serbia: Prime Minister Dacic Demands Separation of Kosovo
European Union and USA reject any change of boundery on the Balkan.
March 1, 2013
Serbia: Real Wages Falling Drastically
Salaries and wages per employee in the Republic of Serbia were down by 17% in January 2013.
February 28, 2013
Austria: Agrana Looking for New Market Shares in CEE and CESEE
CEO explains why Croatia and Serbia might be interesting settings
February 25, 2013 · Updated: February 25, 2013; 18:53
Austria: Number of Naturalisations Increases
7 107 persons acquired Austrian citizenship in 2012.
February 18, 2013
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