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Increase in Electricity and Gas Consumption
Austrian electricity consumption rises to the level before the economic crisis. Gas consumption is also showing a new record.
February 16, 2011
Real Estate Privatization: Proceeds up to € 1.5bn
According to a study, the Austrian government could generate around € 1.5bn from the partial privatization of its real estate company.
February 16, 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
Oil Production Declined in Austria
Domestic oil production fell last year by 3.3% to 965,112 tons. Gas production increased however.
February 16, 2011
Sales Increase at Frauenthal
The Austrian component supplier, which is listed on the Viennese Stock Exchange, could improve its financial data moderately.
February 16, 2011
Strong Sales and Weak Profits in Austria's Retail Business
Almost all sectors recorded sales growth, but not all businesses benefited from the boom: "Sales growth is not equal to profit growth".
February 16, 2011
aws: Investments in Austria Rise Again
"Companies are investing more heavily in expanding and adding production capacity", reports the management of aws (Austria Wirtschaftsservice).
February 16, 2011
Economic Growth Decreased Slightly in the 4th Quarter of 2010
The rise of Austria's economic performance in the 4th quarter 2010 was 0.6% in real terms compared with the previous quarter. This figure does not exactly strengthen the momentum of the economy.
February 16, 2011
Construction Costs Further on the Rise
The Austrian construction cost index with new base year 2010 increases by 3.7% in January 2011.
February 16, 2011
Declining Trend in Insolvencies is Forecast for 2011
2011 brings a slight decline in insolvencies to Austria, but the economic recovery will not suffice for a substantial change in the trend.
February 16, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners & Losers (2011-02-15)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
February 16, 2011
Erste Bank Hungary CEO to resign
Edit Papp, the CEO of Erste Bank Hungary, has decided to pursue other professional opportunities and therefore announced her resignation.
February 16, 2011
Difficulties in ÖBB Restructuring
The Austrian Federal Railways cannot get out of their debt crises. Restructuring of the freight division requires additional funding
February 15, 2011
Accusations against Hypo Group in Slovenia
The Austrian bank is under investigation because of suspicious real estate and financial transactions.
February 15, 2011
Eder Favors Further Privatizations
The CEO of Austria's largest steel company, voestalpine, would like to see the state pushed away from business still further.
February 15, 2011
Red Bull Intends to Double Sales
The Austrian energy drink producer plans a period of strong growth for the next eight years.
February 15, 2011
ECB: Praet Succeeds Tumpel-Gugerell
The Belgian Peter Praet succeeds the Austrian Gertrude Tumpel-Gugerell as new member of the Executive Board of the ECB (European Central Bank).
February 15, 2011
SPÖ against expanding the ÖIAG
The expansion urged by Industrial Association and the ÖVP meets the resistance of the Social Democratic coalition partner.
February 15, 2011
Industrial Activity: Styria above Austrian Average
The economic barometer of the Styrian manufacturing industry is above the average of the federal provinces for the fourth consecutive year. Optimism for 2011 is increasing.
February 15, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners & Losers (2011-02-14)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers
February 15, 2011
Epic Acquires 93% of Ukrtelecom
The Austrian investment company Epic has reached an agreement to acquire 93% of the Ukrainian company for € 1.0bn
February 15, 2011
Andritz Expands into Brazil and Uruguay
The Austrian technology group to supply major equipment for Belo Monte hydropower plant. Furthermore, Andritz is in negotiations with Montes del Plata.
February 15, 2011
Technology Offensive in Carinthia
Very powerful R&D developments are to be observed in Carinthia: expenditure for R&D rose from 0.42% in 1993 to 2.43% according to the latest figures.
February 14, 2011
ATB: Contradictions on Rumored Layoffs
A-Tec's subsidiary ATB denies media reports about alleged dismissals at the Styrian location.
February 13, 2011
Magna Pushes its Presence in Emerging Markets
The Austrian-Canadian automotive supplier intends to expand its international presence in the BRIC countries.
February 12, 2011
Haidlmair Group: Major Contract from the U.S.
The medium-sized Austrian toolmaker Haidlmair has obtained a major contract from a U.S. logistics company.
February 12, 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
Kovats Stays On as CEO of A-Tec
The restructuring plan for the insolvent A-Tec has been approved by the shareholders. Due to the lack of an alternative, Kovats stays.
February 12, 2011
Stepic: Austria is Destroying its Business Location
The CEO of Raiffeisen International Bank (RBI), Herbert Stepic, considers the domestic business location to be in grave danger.
February 12, 2011
Australian Mining Company Seeks to Extract Lithium
Europe's largest lithium reserves are considered to be in the Austrian Alps. There is already interest for its extraction in Australia.
February 12, 2011
Vienna International Airport: Third Runway for € 1.8bn
The proposed project is not firm yet, but the estimated costs are between € 1.2 and € 1.8bn due to extensive construction work.
February 12, 2011
Fabasoft: Decrease in Sales and EBIT
The Austrian Fabasoft AG announces preliminary figures for the first nine months of the fiscal year 2010/2011
February 12, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-02-11)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
February 12, 2011
Merger Within Telekom Austria
A1 Telekom Austria Restructures its M-Payment Subsidiaries: paybox and A1 Bank Merge to Form New paybox Bank AG
February 12, 2011
Austrian Unemployment Shrinks
The unemployment rate (Austrian standard) decreased from 8.9% in January 2010 to 8.5% in January 2011.
February 12, 2011
Strong Sales Forecast for BWT
The Austrian water technology specialist counts on large sales growth rates for 2010 and 2011.
February 11, 2011
Andritz: Order for Belo Monte is Firm
The French consortium Alstom, together with the German Voith and the Austrian Andritz, jointly supply the Brazilian Hydroelectric Project.
February 11, 2011
Market Adjustments at the Gas Stations Business
Doppler, the largest private operator of gas stations in Austria predicts a decline in the gas station network.
February 11, 2011
Lopatka Demands Structural Reforms and Budgetary Discipline
The State Secretary for Finance at the German-Austrian Financial and Economic Forum.
February 11, 2011
Schlumberger Grows Moderately
Schlumberger, the stock exchange listed champagne and spirits manufacturer has achieved a sales growth of 4.3% in the first three quarters of 2010/11.
February 11, 2011
Sales Increase for Waldquelle
The Austrian-Czech mineral water producer increased its sales moderately in 2010. The market share increases continuously.
February 11, 2011
Austrian Constructing Price Index Rising
Construction output price index for building construction and civil engineering increased by 3.9%.
February 11, 2011
Vienna Stock Exchange: Winners and Losers (2011-02-10)
Daily News-Flash from the Vienna Stock Exchange: Upgrades & Downgrades, Winners & Losers.
February 11, 2011
Rosenbauer: Settlement with German Cartel Office
Anti-trust proceedings of the Austrian Rosenbauer AG end with official notice of € 10.5m fine.
February 11, 2011
Strong Increase in Sales an Profits for Do & Co
The Austrian catering company announces its results for the first nine months of the financial year 2010/2011.
February 11, 2011
Passenger Increase at VIA Continues
Vienna International Airport: Plus 6.7% in passengers during January 2011
February 11, 2011
Sustained Growth
International economic recovery continues in early 2011. The WIFO business survey also indicates sustained growth for Austria.
February 10, 2011
Productivity of Shopping Centers is Stagnating
A RegioPlan study shows that only 30 of 70 surveyed Austrian shopping centers have increased their productivity.
February 10, 2011
Massive Increase in Public Debt
Austrian public debt could rise dramatically soon by a new calculation involving separate legal entities.
February 10, 2011
Serious Allegations Against Former AUA CEO
Sheikh Mohamed Al Jaber, who wanted to take over Austrian Airlines in 2008, considers himself to have been seriously deceived by the former management and raises accusations.
February 10, 2011