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Austria and the Western Balkans as a Region (Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia). See also each country individually.
Hypo Group: Sale of Assets in SEE to Take Forms
The nationalized Austrian bank Hypo Group sells its assets in Southeastern Europe. The SEE-holding company will be established until the beginning of October.
September 29, 2013
Serbia: EU Screening in Late September
Serbia’s EU accession explanatory screening will start in Brussels on 25 September.
September 24, 2013
Head of Slovenia’s Chief Bank Arrested
Janko Medja, manager of Slovenia’s most important bank NLB, was arrested because of suspicion of corruption.
September 20, 2013
Croatia: No End of Recession in Sight
For the seventh quarter in a row, Croatia´s GDP was down. The main problem is the weakening domestic consumption and the high unemployment quota.
September 19, 2013
“Serbia Becomes the Driver of Reforms on the Western Balkans”
The Austrian government supports Serbia’s pro-European course.
September 18, 2013
EU Commissioner Füle Encourages Albania
EU Commissioner Štefan Füle discusses Albania's path to EU with new PM
September 18, 2013
Barroso: “Albania’s Future Is in The European Union”
President of the EU Commission Barroso is confident about Albania’s commitment.
September 17, 2013
Gazprom to Team Up With Macedonia
Russian energy giant Gazprom is interested in cooperating with FYR Macedonia.
September 17, 2013
Croatia, Slovenia and Italy in Favor of Closer Cooperation
Italian, Croatian and Slovenian PMs push for stronger cooperation.
September 16, 2013
Boom in CESEE Will not Return
In the next years, the growth rates of the pre-crisis will not come back in the CESEE region. For the banking industry, the region is still a substantial risk factor.
September 14, 2013
Serbia Welcomes Russian FDI
Serbian Prime Minister announced that his country was interested in Russian investments.
September 13, 2013
Turkish Dogus Group Not Interested in Hypo Alpe Adria
A high-ranking representative of Turkish Dogus Group denied that the corporation was interested in taking over Austrian bank Hypo Alpe Adria. In an interview with “Wall Street Journal” he claimed there had been no negotiations with Hypo.
September 10, 2013
TAP: Surveys with Contractors to Begin
Trans Adriatic Pipeline has authorized its contractors to start surveys.
September 9, 2013
Serbia: Plans to Reform Pension System
Serbia plans reform of pension system by year end.
September 9, 2013
World Economic Forum: Competitiveness of Western Balkans
Former Yugoslav countries and their competitiveness according to the World Economic Forum annual report.
September 6, 2013
Serbia: UK Enterprises Likely to Invest in Serbia
70 British companies are interested in investing in Serbia's economy.
September 6, 2013
Another Austerity Package in Austria?
Due to the dismal situation of nationalized banks, the economist Christian Keuschnigg anticipates another austerity package after the election at the end of September.
September 6, 2013
Serbia's Government Regards Economy as Priority Issue
"Solving economic problems is a priority of the reshuffled government"- Serbian Prime Minister.
September 5, 2013
Serbia: SAA Agreement with EU in Effect
SAA agreement between EU and Serbia is now in effect.
September 3, 2013
Serbian Parliament Approves Cabinet Reshuffle
The Serbian parliament has approved a profound reshuffle of Prime Minister Ivica Dacic’s cabinet.
September 3, 2013
Slovenia: Telekom Austria Hesitates
The Vienna-listed Telekom Austria Group has two major growth opportunities in Slovenia. Slovenian Telekom and Telemach are for sale.
September 3, 2013
EU Approves Hypo Group´s Restructuring Plan
The re-privatization of the Austrian publicly held banking group was approved by the Commission. According to the Commission´s report, Hypo Group´s expansion strategy was highly dangerous.
September 2, 2013
Hypo Group Considers IPO
The Austrian nationalized bank takes an IPO of its Eastern subsidiaries into account.
August 31, 2013
Serbia: SMEs Driver for Economy
Serbia's private sector employs 45% of the total number of employees.
August 30, 2013
Romania Claims Compensations for Nabucco
Romania claims EU compensation for abandoned Nabucco project.
August 29, 2013
EU Commission: EU Integration Important for Macedonia
"EU integration continues to be important to all political parties in FYR Macedonia" - Füle
August 27, 2013
Former Austrian Chancellor to Counsel Serbian Government
Former Austrian Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer (SPÖ) was invited by the Serbian government to advise and support it on their path to the European Union.
August 21, 2013
Austria: Kranebitter to Leave Hypo Group
After three and a half years, Gottwald Kranebitter steps back as CEO of nationalized Hypo Alpe Adria. Tax payers are left with a burden running in the billions in the years to come.
August 19, 2013
Telekom Austria Has Still Growth Plans in Serbia
According to market rumors, the Vienna-listed telecommunication group is interested in taking over Serbia Broadband.
August 17, 2013
Raiffeisen Bank International AG - SWOT Analysis & Company Report
This report contains in depth information and data about Raiffeisen Bank International AG and its operations and markets. It contains a company overview, business and strategy description, financial ratios, valuation & forecast data and a SWOT analysis.
August 8, 2013
Serbia: Attempted Murder on Deputy PM Vucic Prevented
According to Belgrade daily “Nase novine“, Serbian Intelligence Service BIA was able to prevent an attempted murder on Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic.
August 7, 2013
Serbia: Public Debt Grows Unstopped
At end-March 2013, public debt of the Republic of Serbia4 amounted to EUR 19.4 bln, up by EUR 1.7 bln on end-2012.
August 7, 2013
Serbia: Moderate Upward Trend
In the first three months, Serbia´s GDP was up by 0.5%. However, domestic demand is still declining.
August 6, 2013
Strong Signs of Life in CESEE Airline Sector
After a couple of difficult years, the airline industry in the CESEE region takes a re-start. In Hungary and Serbia, Arab investors have entered the stage.
August 5, 2013
Serbia: Capital Outflow Decelerates
At least, the pace and Volume of Capital Withdrawal by Foreign Banks Declines in the First Half of 2013.
August 2, 2013
Serbia: No Early Elections Despite of Break of Coalition
Dismissal of Finance Minister Mladjan Dinkic. URS is leaving the governmental alliance. Despite of a break of the coalition, there will be no early elections in Serbia.
July 31, 2013
Serbia and Bulgaria to Team Up in Energy Policy
Serbia and Bulgaria discuss South Stream, Nis-Sofia gas interconnection and the completion of the section of Corridor 10
July 24, 2013
Austrian Appointed Head of the OSCE in Albania
Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs congratulates Ambassador Raunig on his appointment as head of the OSCE Presence in Albania.
July 22, 2013
Bulgaria: South Stream Offers 6,000 New Jobs
South Stream Bulgaria´s CEO Georgi Gegov stresses the economic effect of the new gas pipeline from Russia to Western Europe.
July 18, 2013
Serbia to Invest in Renewable Energy
The Balkan country wants to invest more than € 10bn in its energy production. The focus will be on renewable energy.
July 18, 2013
Serbian Foreign Trade Still Highly Negative
Current Account Deficit to fall below 7% of GDP in 2013, the Serbian National Bank reports.
July 17, 2013
Erste Group Bank AG - SWOT Analysis & Company Report
This report contains in depth information and data about Erste Group and its operations and markets. It contains a company overview, business and strategy description, financial ratios, valuation & forecast data, SWOT analysis, plus data on key events.
July 12, 2013
Serbia to Invest € 10bn in Energy Sector
Serbia will invest € 10 bn in the development of the energy sector in the next eight years.
July 12, 2013
Russia to Support Serbia Financially
Russian government paid $300 million of financial support to the budget of Serbia.
July 11, 2013
Serbia: Fight against Unemployment Key Aim of Government
Serbia's Government aims to cut down unemployment to below 20 percent and tries to attract new investors.
July 9, 2013
Hypo: Greens vs. Fekter
The debate about a Hypo Group has turned out a genuine match between deputy chief of the Austrian Green Party Werner Kogler and Finance Minister Fekter.
July 4, 2013
CEE Slowly Escapes Economic Crisis
Slovenia, Croatia and the Czech Republic have slipped into recession. Experts are particularly worried about the newest EU member.
July 4, 2013
Alpine: Serbia to Withdraw from Contract
Serbia intends to withdraw from the building contracts for the construction of a highway with bankrupt Alpine within the next 15 days.
July 3, 2013
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