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Turkey: Overall Dissatisfaction Grows
A new poll carried out by Gallup shows that about a third of the Turks feel themselves suffering from an economic point of view.
August 25, 2013
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Turkey: Capital Outflow Endangers Economic Stability
The monetary and economic stability is under enormous pressure. Turkey´s National Bank does not have sufficient reserve to support the Turkish lira.
August 24, 2013
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Turkey: Tear Gas against Demonstrators in Istanbul
The police has once more used tear gas against a new demonstration of critics of the government.
August 21, 2013
Turkish National Bank to Increase Key Rate
In the fight against the downgrade of the Turkish Lira, the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has increased the key rate unexpectedly.
August 20, 2013
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Turkey Wants to Stop Capital Outflow
The Turkish government plans to attract more investors. By lower taxes, foreign capital of Turkish nationals should come back to Turkey.
August 17, 2013
UniCredit: No Withdrawal from Hungary
CEO of UniCredit Federico Ghizzoni has rejected rumors about disengagement plans from Hungary.
August 7, 2013
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Credit Crunch in CESEE?
The capital outflow in the CESEE region accelerates. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) fears negative consequences for the real economy.
August 7, 2013
UniCredit to Focus on Poland, Turkey and Russia
UniCredit´s CEO pursues a selective growth strategy. The Austrian subsidiary recorded losses in the retail segment.
August 6, 2013
Turkey: Banking Sector Improves Profitability
In the first six months of 2013, net income of Turkey´s banking sector was up by 20%.
August 6, 2013
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CESEE Remains Attractive for Austrian Investors
According to a survey, the region of CESEE is still attractive to Austrian investors. Particulary the bigger countries – Poland, Turkey and Russia – are becoming even more popular.
August 1, 2013
Turkey: Tear Gas Against Protesters Again
Once more, the Turkish police uses tear gas to fight off protesters.
August 1, 2013
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Trend: Service Industry Drifts to CESEE
Lower costs in the service sector in CESEE countries, particularly Romania, are compensated by higher expenditures in securing quality standards.
July 30, 2013
Austria: Increased Demand in Romanian Exports
For the first time, Austria has imported goods from Romania exceeding the amount of € 1bn. Metals and machines are on top of the list of imported Austrian goods in Romania.
July 24, 2013
Turkish National Bank Raises Base Rate
Today, Turkey´s National Bank has increased the base rate from 6.5% to 7.25%. Turkey wants to prevent a devaluation of the lira.
July 23, 2013
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Erdogan Attacks Banks
Turkey´s Prime Minister wants to strengthen his fight against the over-indebtedness of private Turkish households. According to Erdogan, banks are responsible for the unfavorable situation.
July 18, 2013
Turkey Considers Economic Re-Orientation
The Turkish government wants to shift its economic focus from Europe to Asia.
July 18, 2013
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Turkey Suffers from Massive Capital Outflow
Due to the mass protests and the sharp political reactions, investors became suddenly much more cautious.
July 17, 2013
EU: Trade Surplus with Turkey Grows, Trade Deficit with Russia Shrinks
Euro area international trade in goods surplus 15.2 bn euro.
July 17, 2013
Moody´s Cuts Bank Austria´s Rating
According to the U.S. rating agency, the creditworthiness of the biggest Austrian bank has worsened. The expansion program in Russia and Turkey is seen as significant risk factor.
July 16, 2013
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Turkey: BIST Formed Partnership with US NASDAQ
Turkey's Borsa Istanbul (BIST), one of the most profitable stock markets in the emerging world, has formed a strategic partnership deal with the US-based NASDAQ OMX Group, the owner and operator of NASDAQ stock market.
July 12, 2013
Turkey: Gezi Protests Claim Fifth Life
A 19-year-old, who was seriously injured during the protets against the government in Turkey, has died in hospital. The number of fatalities has now risen to five, according to press agency Dogan.
July 10, 2013
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Turkey: Gezi Park And Taksim Square Closed Again
Only a few hours after the reopening of Gezi Park, the police in Istanbul once more used violence against demontrators as they wanted to get inside.
July 9, 2013
Turkey: Government Alleged to Have Known About Project Fail
A week before the forceful clearing of Gezi Park in Istanbul, the Turkish government was supposed to know about the fact that it had lost before court with its constructions plans. Protests went on, despite of that.
July 5, 2013
Turkey: Court Forbids Reconstruction of Taksim Square
Controversial construction project led to protests and brutal police force.
July 3, 2013
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Turkey Becoming Important Global Investor
According to the latest survey by UNCTAD, Turkey has become an important investor.
June 28, 2013
EU Ready for Continuing Accession Talks
The European Union’s Foreign Ministers have agreed for the continuing of Accession negotiations with Turkey.
June 25, 2013
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Turkey: Prospects of EU Accession Talks Brighten
Turkey’s prospects of the continuing of the EU Accession negotiations have brightened. During a meeting in Luxembourg several foreign ministers took a much more moderate tone.
June 24, 2013
No Further EU Accession Talks with Turkey
The European Union is obviously going to blow the planned accession negotiation with Turkey next Wednesday because of the recent escalations of violence in the capital Ankara.
June 20, 2013
Turkey: Protests About to Escalate
Further unrests after forceful clearing of Gezi Park.
June 17, 2013
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Turkey: Erdogan Gives In
In the dispute about Gezi Park in Istanbul, which has led to weeks of protests and even violence, the Turkish government leadership now wants to give in.
June 14, 2013
Bulgaria: Sofia One Of Best European Destination for Manufacturing
The Bulgarian capital Sofia was labeled as one of the best destinations for opening a manufacturing plant in Europe.
June 13, 2013
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Turkey: Erdogan Considers Referendum
After international criticism was voiced for the use of tear gas by the Turkish police against tens of thousands of demonstrators, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the issue of a referendum.
June 13, 2013
Turkey: Taksim Square Forcefully Cleared
Protests expected to continue despite of severe measures.
June 12, 2013
Turkey: Police Force Attacks Protesters At Gezi Again
Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan seems ready for talks with representatives of the demonstrators, who will be received by him on Wednesday. However, earlier he has demonstrated inexorable hardness.
June 11, 2013
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WKO Export Day in Vienna
On June 20, the Export Day (Exporttag) of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) will take place in Vienna. Economic delegates from all over the world will be present.
June 8, 2013
Turkey: Erdogan Demands Peaceful End Of Protests
After his return from Northern Africa, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has demanded an immediate stop of protests in his country. Many Russian investors are supposed to have drawn their assets from Turkey.
June 8, 2013
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Turkey: More Than 4,000 Injured
Three persons have now lost their lives in the protests. 43 persons are in critical conditions. Erdogan announced to keep to the controversial project.
June 6, 2013
Papa: CEESE To Keep Growth Advantage
Deputy CEO of Bank Austria Papa sees a long-term potential in CESEE countries. Bank Austria is expecting a growing credit business apart from the favorable economic outlook in the region.
June 6, 2013
Turkey: Protests Continue
After trade union KESK aligned with demonstrators, the government offered a chance for negotiations for the first time.
June 5, 2013
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Turkey: Protests Claimed Life of At Least One Person
According to the medical association at least one protestor was killed in Istanbul. Despite of unequaled violence by the police protests against Prime Minister Erdogan will not break down.
June 3, 2013
Turkey: Next Step Towards EU
According to Reuters, Turkey can now hope for its long-awaited next step towards an EU entry in June. France has lifted its opposition to the country’s EU Accession talks. Experts point out the great economic potential the country offers.
May 28, 2013
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Turkey Wants FTA with US
Turkey is eager for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the U.S.
May 24, 2013
Joint Nabucco-Declaration Signed by Governments
Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey adopt Nabucco joint declaration.
May 22, 2013
US and Turkey to Establish High-Level Committee For Trade and Investment
US and Turkey intend to boost bilateral relations and trade, President Obama and Prime Minister Erdogan announced.
May 17, 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
Gazpromneft-Aero Signed Major Contract With Turkish Airlines
Gazpromneft-Aero signed a long-term contract with the Turkish airline transport company to refuel all flights.
May 8, 2013
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Istanbul to Receive € 22bn for World's Largest Airport
Today, a Turkish construction consortium has secured itself a record sum of around € 22bn for the contract of the construction of the world’s biggest airport in Istanbul.
May 3, 2013
Turkey: CEZ Partner to Sell Stakes
CEZ's Turkish JV partner Akkok in talks about possible sale of its stake in SEDAS
April 30, 2013
Romania: OMV Petrom, Exxon And Transgaz To Team Up
According to Romanian officials, OMV Petrom, Exxon and Transgaz might partner to transport the Black Sea gas onshore.
April 30, 2013
Verbund AG: Closing of The Asset Swap With E.ON
Verbund, Austria’s leading electricity company, and E.ON, one of the world’s largest energy providers, finalised the asset swap that was signed on 3 December 2012.
April 26, 2013
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