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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Turkey's Borsa Istanbul Second Most Lucrative in The World in March
The Borsa Istanbul 100 (BIST 100) index provided the second biggest yield in March worldwide, following the Buenos Aires Bourse.
April 25, 2013
Turkey: Economy Performing “Wonderfully”
Turkey has been performing wonderfully since the latest global economic crisis, according to a senior official at the World Bank responsible for Turkey.
April 24, 2013
US KFC And Pizza Hut Brands Officially Sold In Turkey
US Corporation Yum! Restaurants International, which is active in more than 125 countries, has officially acquired 65 KFC and 41 Pizza Hut restaurants in Turkey from Szer Group.
April 23, 2013
Former Polish President: “EU Needs Ukraine”
In an interview with Polish news magazine Wprost, former Polish president Aleksandar Kwasniewski explains that in the future, the EU will need Ukraine.
April 22, 2013
Austria and Turkey to Deepen Relations
Justice Minister Karl wants to improve cooperations with Turkey.
April 17, 2013
Russia: Most Important Future Market for Opel
Head of General Motors, Dan Akerson, regards Russia as the most important future market for Opel.
April 15, 2013
Cyprus Airways Threatened With Bankruptcy
According to Cyprian newspaper Fileleftheros, Cyprus Airways is about to fold.
April 4, 2013
Eder: Future of Voestalpine and Steel Manufacturing Industry
In an interview CEO of voestalpine, Wolfgang Eder explains the current situation on the steel market and points out that mass products will come from CESEE countries in the future.
April 4, 2013
Turkey’s Hopes of a Reunited Cyprus
The financial crisis in Cyprus is, according to Turkish President Abdullah Gül, an important opportunity to overcome the seperation of Cyprus.
April 4, 2013
New opportunities for Lithuanian and Turkish business
Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė together with Turkish leader Abdullah Gül opened the Lithuania-Turkey business forum.
April 4, 2013
Cyprus: No Hope in Sight Yet
It is still uncertain if an agreement with Russia about the sale of gas fields can be found. President of the EU commission has joined the talks in Moscow.
March 20, 2013
Hungary: Number of Emigrants to Austria Increases
More and more Hungarians emigrate to Austria due to economic and political reason.
March 14, 2013
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