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Austria: Low Attractiveness as Research Location

According to a study among European scientists, Austria loses its reputation. The most attractive destination is the U.S.
February 27, 2012


Decision on Nabucco Again Postponed

The natural gas consortium „Shah Deniz II“ postpones its decision by one year. OMV´s CEO Gerhard Roiss underlines the importance of a pipeline to the Austrian hub Baumgarten.
February 24, 2012


Nabucco Still Competes For Gas in Azerbaijan

The gas pipeline project, in which the Austrian oil company OMV is engaged, now enters the critical phase.
February 21, 2012


Expansion of the Board of ATB

The Management Board of ATB Austria Antriebstechnik AG was enlarged: the British national Ian Lomax becomes Chief Operating Officer.
February 21, 2012


Doppler Mineral Oil Announces Record in Sales

The largest independent mineral oil trader in Austria recorded sales of € 886.9m (+19%).
February 16, 2012


AUA to Withdraw from Mumbai

Due to the increasing price pressure, Austrian Airlines has to focus on new markets. New target markets are Eastern Europe and the Middle East region.
February 13, 2012


Major Offer for Vienna International Airport by Petrus Advisers

The London-based real estate company made a € 450m offer to VIA. However, the demanded property is not for sale.
February 8, 2012


Rising Production at OMV

Due to the resumption of works in Libya, the Austrian oil and gas group announces rising production volumes and slightly improving refining margins.
February 3, 2012


“Europe, quo vadis?”

Today, the 9th Vienna Congress com•sult takes place in Vienna. The central issue “Challenges of Leadership in Europe” is discussed, among others, by Lech Walesa, Hans-Dietrich Genscher and Avigdor Liberman.
January 24, 2012


Austrian Mercedes Production Endangered to Shift to Hungary

Construction of the SUV Mercedes G-class could switch from the Magna factory in Graz to Hungary.
January 24, 2012


TGW to Expand in China and Brazil

The Austrian storage logistics supplier gained a first contract from China after having established a distribution company. In Brazil, TGW agreed on a joint venture.
January 20, 2012


Substantial Decrease in Stock Market Turnover

The Vienna Stock Exchange recorded a decline in stock market turnover by 18% in 2011. This is also due to new taxes.
January 2, 2012


New Record for Austrian Wine Exports

Although the quantity of wine exports is shrinking steadily, the export volume worth € 126m reached a new record.
December 28, 2011


UK Court Freezes Assets of Kohn

A British judge froze funds of 27m pounds (€ 31.4m) of the Austrian former investment banker Sonja Kohn, who is accused to have participated in Bernard Madoff´s frauds.
December 3, 2011


Andritz Wins Order in the UK

The Austrian technology group and the energy group E.ON signed a contract on the supply of equipment for a biomass energy plant. The project has a volume of € 80m.
November 17, 2011


Stable Results for bwin.party

The British-Austrian gambling company reports solid third quarter performance driven by strong growth in casino, new games in Italy and improved competitive position in dotcom poker
November 8, 2011


bwin.party to Enter USA

The British-Austrian gambling company has now found a partner in ordert o provide its gambling services in the U.S.
November 2, 2011


BP Determines Purchase Contracts With OMV

The Austrian subsidiary of British Petrol ends up contracts with the Austrian oil corporation. Possibly better conditions should be negotiated.
October 31, 2011


Austrian Food Exports are Booming

About 66% of the domestic food production is being exported. Germany remains the most important foreign market.
October 10, 2011


UniCredit: Sale of Bank Austria?

According to market rumors, the Italian bank considers to sell its Austrian subsidiary in order to strengthen its own position. Bank Austria´s CEO Cernko denies fiercely.
October 8, 2011


BP Plans Rival Project to OMV´s Nabucco

The British Petrol Corporation intends to open up new gas fields in the Caspian region. BP is thus a new competitor for the Austrian OMV.
September 27, 2011


Lenzing Group: Capacity expansion completed at the Heiligenkreuz/Burgenland plant

The Lenzing Group has successfully completed its capacity expansion drive initiated three years ago at the fiber production facility located in Heiligenkreuz (Burgenland, Austria).
September 7, 2011


Noricum Announces Significant Gold Mineralization at Austrian Projects

The London-based gold exploration and development company gives a positive update regarding the exploration program at its projects in south-central Austria.
September 5, 2011


bwin.party in the Red

The Austro-British gambling group reported a loss before tax of € 35.7m for the first half of the year. Total revenue dropped by 3% to € 398m.
August 31, 2011


OMV Announces Re-Development of Schiehallion Oil Field

A joint venture including the Austrian oil and gas company will spend € 3bn on a major re-development of the Schiehallion oil field to the west of the Shetland Islands.
July 13, 2011


bwin.party to Start Share Buy-Back and Dividend Payments

The Austro-British gambling group starts paying dividends this year. Shares for up to € 75m will be bought back by the company.
June 30, 2011


bwin.party Reports Slight Increase in Revenues

Total net revenue up 2% to €217.8m (2010: €213.9m); average daily revenue up 4% versus the previous quarter with growth in sports betting and casino & other games offset by weakness in poker.
May 9, 2011


voestalpine Awarded Major Contract in London

20.000 tons of pre-cut heavy-plate shapes from Linz, Austria, for windpark near London. Offshore wind tower project saving up to 560,000 tons of CO2 emissions.
April 30, 2011


BP Austria: Sales for € 1.3bn

The British oil company increased its sales last year from € 1.05bn to € 1.3bn. The operating profit quadrupled.
March 29, 2011


Shares of bwin.party to Start Trading in Vienna

The stocks of bwin.party Digital Entertainment PLC (“bwin.party”), which starts listing on the London Stock Exchange as of 1 April 2011, will also be traded on the Third Market of the Vienna Stock Exchange.
March 26, 2011


Awards for Austrian Products at British Food Fair

Economic Delegate Karabaczek: Austrian food producers scored in product innovation and top-quality in the UK.
March 19, 2011


Opportunities for Austrian Medical Technology in the UK

An Austrian study showed Austrian buinesses the opportunities offered by the British market: Austrian exports increased by 15% in 2010.
March 17, 2011


Bwin & Party Gaming: Merger Plan Requirements now met in Austria

Merger between Austrian bwin Intereactive Entertainment AG and British PartyGaming planned to complete on 31 March 2011.
March 16, 2011


Philip Morris is Market Leader in Austria

The American tobacco company Philip Morris increased its market share, overtaking the Japanese Austria Tabak group for good.
February 26, 2011


Bizarre Allegations of Meinl against Atrium

The ongoing conflict between the Austrian bank and the US-Israeli real estate fund shows new and unusual facets.
February 16, 2011


bwin: Possible Separation of the Swedish Subsidiary

Following the merger between the Austrian bwin and the British PartyGaming, bwin could be parted from the Swedish Ongame.
February 8, 2011


Austrian Companies on Roadshow to London

Especially one of Austria´s leading banks, Erste Group, will be presented at the Investor Day in London.
February 2, 2011


bwin: Uncertain Future in Austria

After the approval by the shareholders of the merger with the British PartyGaming, the task division is still to be determined.
January 29, 2011


"Austria Does Not Deserve an AAA Rating"

The chief economist of the American Citigroup, Willem Buiter, also denies Austria, alongside the U.S. and the UK, the right to the AAA rating.
January 29, 2011


Meinl Bank Continues to Claim Default of Atrium

Meinl Bank: „Atrium zahlt Meinl Bank states: "Contrary to their own announcement Atrium is not paying back the 10.75% convertible bond". Cross default risk remains upright
January 28, 2011


Magna Steyr Expands Production in Graz

The German carmaker group BMW has a further model of the British brand "Mini" manufactured in Austria.
January 27, 2011


Citigroup Trades on Vienna Stock Exchange

Vienna Stock Exchange gives admission to trading of Citigroup Global Markets Limited, London (UK).
January 18, 2011


Slight Decline in Furniture Exports

Austria's furniture industry shows itself cautiously optimistic despite a slight decline in exports and expects production increases.
January 18, 2011


Alpine Wins Contract in London

The Austrian Alpine Group wins a contract for two Central London station tunnels on the Crossrail project. The contract value is £ 235m (€ 279m)
January 16, 2011


Merger Between Bwin and PartyGaming Finished

The common company, bwin.party digital entertainment, will be the world’s largest publicly listed online gaming provider.
December 24, 2010


Bene Still Reports Losses

The Austrian manufacturer of office furniture reports an increase in sales by 10.2% in Q3 2010. Sales in Germany dropped by 18.5%. UK market perfomed well.
December 15, 2010


Encouraging Development of Austrian Tourism

The summer 2010 season ended successfully: the number of guests reached an all-time high record of 17.9 million, 62.5 million overnight stays are the best value since 1995.
November 24, 2010


Meinl Bank Sues Atrium for € 1.2 billion

After Atrium instituted proceedings for damages against Meinl Bank before the High Court of Justice in London, Meinl Bank responded with a countersuit.
November 23, 2010


F-Star Acquired Major Order

The Vienna-located f-star and Boehringer Ingelheim to collaborate in discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies.
November 23, 2010


Austria's Exposure in Ireland: 3.4 Billion Euro

Since September 2009, Austrian banks have halved their exposure in Ireland. The most affected countries are the United Kingdom and Germany.
November 15, 2010