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Western Balkan Countries in Austria | Bilateral Relations
Austria and the Western Balkans as a Region (Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia). See also each country individually.
Telekom Austria Closes Acquisition of Croatian B.net
The Austrian telecommunications group has received green light from Croatia’s competition authority for the acquisition of the country’s largest cable operator.
August 8, 2011
S&T Wins Contract in Serbia
The Austrian IT service provider will be responsible for the implementation of the largest SAP project in Serbia in the last years.
June 28, 2011
WIFI International Expanding into Albania
The education provider continues its internationalization strategy and is now active in nine CEE/SEE countries.
June 24, 2011
WKÖ: Economic Talks with the Macedonian President
80 Austrian enterprises are already active in Macedonia. Exports to the country increased by 17% in the first quarter of the year.
June 21, 2011
Telekom Austria Refrains from an Acquisition of Telekom Srbija
For the time being, the Austrian telecommunications group has no intention to pursue a deal with the Serbian government after negotiations had failed in May.
June 16, 2011
Austria Still Biggest Investor in Serbia
Since 2000, Austrian companies have invested more than € 3bn in the Balkan country.
June 14, 2011
Telekom Austria Acquires B.net Hrvatska
The telecommunications group purchases Croatia’s largest cable operator from Bewag, an Austrian regional electricity supplier.
June 8, 2011
Telekom Austria Bidding for Kosovo Telecom
The Austrian telecommunications group and a Croatian competitor have been shortlisted in the privatization process of Kosovo’s most profitable company.
June 7, 2011
Raiffeisen Not Interested in Hypo
The Austrian bank group is currently expanding in Poland but it is not going to bid for Hypo Alpe Adria as an acquisition “would not make sense”.
June 6, 2011
AUA Give Up Their Focus on CEE
Austrian Airlines are going to improve their connections to Western Europe at the expense of their destinations in the East. The company is currently serving 46 airports in CEE.
May 30, 2011
ÖBB: No Sale of Loss-Making Rail Cargo Hungaria
The Austrian Federal Railways want to become market leader in rail cargo in Central and Southeastern Europe. € 30m will be invested in Hungary.
May 27, 2011
Eastern Europe Becoming Attractive Again
For two years Austrians have abstained from investing in Eastern Europe, resulting in a loss of market share in these countries. Interest starts to recover now.
May 25, 2011
Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group on Growth Course
With the four-part investment strategy in Central and Southeastern Europe, the Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group AG (FMTG) is on the path to success.
May 12, 2011
Zagreb Airport: Austrian construction companies hope for an addition
Austrian construction companies Strabag and Alpine fight for the award of an additional contract in a € 200m project.
May 11, 2011
Telekom Austria: Serbian Deal Failed
The new offer by Telekom Austria is rejected in Serbia: the sale has failed.
May 7, 2011
Immofinanz takes over 100% of Zagreb’s Grand Centar
Immofinanz acquired the remaining 20% stake in the Grand Centar in Zagreb through its subsidiary Immoest Allegro. This stake was previously held by Generali Immobilien AG.
May 5, 2011
New Bid for Telekom Srbija
The Telekom Austria Group Submits a Revised Conditional Bid of up to € 1.1 Bn for the Acquisition of a 51% Stake in Telekom Srbija
May 4, 2011
Moderate Premium Growth for Merkur Versicherung
Record premium increase of 22.7% in the accident insurance division. Continued upward trend in South East Europe: Merkur increases its market share in Bosnia and Herzegovina to 29.3%.
May 4, 2011
Serbian News: "Stake in Telekom Srbija already Sold to Telekom Austria"
Although there is still no official announcement from the government on the sale of Telekom Srbija, there is speculation the company has already been sold, Serbian B92 reports.
May 2, 2011
Telekom Srbija: Rising Prospects for Telekom Austria
Telekom Austria might still succeed in Serbia with an alternative solution. The mobile subsidiary would have to be handed over.
April 22, 2011
Real Purchasing Power: The Gap Between Austria and the CEE Region is Getting Smaller
For the coming years, a steady rise in unit labor costs in the CEE countries with the corresponding impact on the competition for business locations is expected.
April 16, 2011
EVN Makes € 105m Investment in Croatia
The Croatian subsdiary of the Austrian energy company EVN started construction works on Zadar county gas network.
April 14, 2011
Telekom Austria Receives an Extension
Telekom Austria has been granted an extension of the deadline for submitting a revised offer for 51% of Telekom Srbija.
April 13, 2011
Cineplexx Expands
The Austrian cinema operator intends to establish itself in Croatia. A location in the capital was already functioning, and two more have been added now.
April 12, 2011
Speculations on Improvement of Bid of Telekom Austria in Serbia
Telekom Austria (TA) has time until 12 April to increase the bid for a majority stake in Telekom Srbija. TA does not seem to be totally uninterested.
April 8, 2011
Serbia: Intense Resistance to Possible Sale to Telekom Austria
Tempers run high In the sale process of selling the majority government owned Telekom Srbija. The union puts pressure on the Serbian government.
April 6, 2011
Saubermacher: Further Expansion in the SEE Region
The Austrian waste recycler takes over a Croatian supplier and takes further expansion steps.
April 6, 2011
Economic Growth in CEE and Austria Remains Solid
Concerning the equity markets as well as the economic circumstances, Raiffeisen Research is quite optimistic. In 2011, a further economic recovery is expected.
April 6, 2011
Southeastern Europe as a Region of Hope for Austria
Great interest of Austrian companies at the Austria Foreign Trade Forum on Export and Investment Opportunities in Southeastern Europe
April 2, 2011
Falkensteiner Builds in Serbia and Slovakia
The Austrian developer of tourism projects is expanding in the CEE region. The premium segment in the hotel industry is to be strengthened.
March 31, 2011
Macedonia: Court procedure ELEM – EVN settled
Today ongoing judicial proceedings since 2008 between state-owned ELEM and the Austrian energy company EVN have been terminated by an in court settlement.
March 31, 2011
Telekom Srbija: Improvement required of Telekom Austria
Telekom Austria, as the only bidder is required by the Serbian government to improve its bid significantly in the currently stopped selling process.
March 30, 2011
Sale Process of Telekom Srbija to be Cancelled
According to Serbian newspapers, the sale of the Serbian telecommunication company to Telekom Austria has failed.
March 28, 2011
Serbia to Decide on Telekom Sale by Monday
The Serbian government still evaluates Telekom Austria´s bid on Telekom Srbija. Telekom Austria could still improve its offer.
March 26, 2011
Serbia: Bid of Telekom Austria is "Insulting"
Only Telekom Austria remained in the takeover offer for the majority stake of Telekom Srbija. The offer causes resistance in Serbia.
March 23, 2011
Telekom Austria Submitted Bid for Telekom Srbjia
Telekom Austria Group Submits a Conditional € 800-950m Bid for a 51% Stake in Telekom Srbija.
March 22, 2011
Bosnia is a Promising Market for the Austrian Construction Industry
The Bosnian government invests in highway construction and energy: Austria is a top foreign investor in Bosnia-Herzegovina
March 16, 2011
Saubermacher Plans Expansion
The Austrian recycling company continues developing successfully. An expansion in South East Europe is being sought.
March 11, 2011
Viennese Stock Exchange Cooperates with Serbian Stock Exchange
The Vienna Stock Exchange welcomes Belgrade Stock Exchange as a new member of the data alliance.
March 11, 2011
Telekom Srbija: Duel between Deutsche Telekom and Telekom Austria
In the selling process of the Serbian Telekom, the German and the Austrian telecom companies are seen as favourites.
March 7, 2011
Henkel CEE grows in Eastern Europe
The German company, which has set up its Eastern European headquarters in Vienna, achieved a sales increase of 6%.
February 26, 2011
Mixed Results for Investors in Bosnia
The outlook for 2011 is positive. Last year, however, was difficult for Austrian companies in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
February 25, 2011
Telekom Austria Stands Before a Purchase in Croatia
The Burgenland energy operator Bewag might divest itself in future from its Croatian telecommunications subsidiary.
February 12, 2011
Upward Trend for CEE Insurance Stocks
CEE insurance stocks to get a boost from rising profits, cheap valuation and stronger investor demand.
February 10, 2011
Business Climate Improves in Eastern Europe
According to the Austrian Kontrollbank (OeKB), the Business Climate Index has risen in Eastern Europe for the seventh consecutive time.
February 9, 2011
Kapsch Wins Order in Serbia
The Austrian Kapsch CarrierCom wins another order from Southeastern Europe with DataXtender.
February 9, 2011
Rising Bankruptcy Fears in Eastern Europe
The Austrian Creditor Protection Association “Creditreform” foresees a further rise in bankruptcies in Eastern Europe. The economic crisis is not over yet.
February 9, 2011
150 New Bank Austria Branches in Eastern Europe
The new board of the CEE Division of Bank Austria presented the group's expansion plans for Eastern Europe. By 2015, 900 branches are to be added.
February 9, 2011
Investments in Renewable Energies in the CEE are booming
According to a study by TPA Horwath, Austrian companies will expand massively their involvement in the field of renewable energies in the CEE region.
February 4, 2011
Humanomed to Expand to CEE/SEE
The Austrian Humanomed-Group, a health care company, sees potential to expand to countries in (South) Eastern Europe.
January 28, 2011
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