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RBI Awarded “Best Bank in CEE & CIS 2012“
Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) was again awarded the prestigious title of "Best Bank in CEE & CIS" by EMEA Finance magazine.
June 6, 2013
Austrian Justice Minister to Support Serbia’s Approach to EU
Austria to enhance transfer of know-how in regard to the fight against corruption.
June 5, 2013
Erste Group Claimed of Being Interested in Croatian Banks
There are rumors of the taking over of Hypo Croatia and HPB. However, the banks deny the speculations.
May 29, 2013
Lopatka: "Austria Is a Leading Investor in the Western Balkans States"
Austrian State Secretary welcomes the most recent agreement between Serbia and Kosovo as pointing the way towards enlargement
May 27, 2013
Serbia to Receive Russian Support in South Stream Project
Russia to provide € 1.7bn for construction of South Stream gas pipeline project in Serbia.
May 27, 2013
Bosnia Under Pressure to Meet EU Accession Requirements
Bosnia is pressed to change legislation if it wants EU membership.
May 24, 2013
Joint Nabucco-Declaration Signed by Governments
Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey adopt Nabucco joint declaration.
May 22, 2013
Serbia Considering Loan Agreement With IMF
Serbia is considering discussing a possible IMF loan after EU entry talks are agreed on. German Finance Minister Guido Westerwelle announced his support in Serbia’s path to an EU membership.
May 21, 2013
Hypo to Require € 1bn This Year
The ailing banking institute Hypo Group in the province of Carinthia will need € 1bn. On Friday, the managing board of Hypo Group will present a restructuring plan to the Finance Minister.
May 17, 2013
Austria: Biggest Investor in Serbia
Serbia encourages Austrian enterprises to further invest in Serbian industries.
May 16, 2013
Bosnia, Serbia and Turkey to Sign Economic and Trade Agreement
Ministers for trade and economy from Ankara, Belgrade and Sarajevo agreed to improve economic relations in an effort to enhance shared trade.
May 15, 2013
Serbian – Austrian Cooperation in Social Security Sector
Austrian pension and disability insurance system knowhow particularly useful for Serbia.
May 15, 2013
Poland: PZU to Acquire Croatia Osiguranje
After years of looking for an opportunity to invest further, PZU, Poland’s major state-owned insurance company, is focusing on aquiring a controlling stake in Croatia Osiguranje.
May 14, 2013
CEE/CESEE: Banking Sector on Fastlane
The banking sector in CEE continues to outperform its Western European counterpart.
May 13, 2013
CEESE: Economic Growth Stagnant
Orban claims Hungary is the country with the highest growth rate in CEE/CESEE next year.
May 10, 2013
Serbia: „Dependent on EU“
Serbia hopes to be able and make the next steps toward an EU membership.
May 7, 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
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
