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Austrian Banking Industry Depends on Russia and Czech Republic

For the Austrian banking sector, the CESEE region is highly heterogeneous. In the first six months of 2013, net earnings totaled € 1.4bn in the region.

Relevance: 1.00 · December 12, 2013

New Austrian Foreign Trade Strategy: Growth, Jobs, Prosperity

In a joint event in the Aula of Sciences, the Federal Government's new foreign trade strategy was presented by Economics Minister Margarete Schramböck, Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl and President of the Chamber of Commerce Harald Mahrer. The key points of the strategy are the following: Perspective, value orientation, location effect, focal points, future orientation, communication, efficient coordination.

Relevance: 1.00 · December 20, 2018

Afghanistan - Reopening of Austrian Embassy in Kabul in Discussion

At about the same time as the drama about the 16-year-old girl killed by a 17-year-old Afghan in her childrens' room in Steyr took its course in Austria, H.E. Idrees Zaman Deputy Foreign Minister of Afghanistan and Austria's Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl met to discuss the reopening of the Austrian Embassy in Kabul, visa issues and other issues of mutual interest.

Relevance: 1.00 · December 14, 2018

What Brexit Means for Austrian Federal Provinces

The economic links between the Austrian provinces and the United Kingdom show that the withdrawal will not only be disadvantageous for the UK, but will also leave its mark on Austria's economy. According to a chart of the Thinktank Agenda Austria, the Austrian federal states whose exports will be hardest hit by the UK's departure are Upper Austria and Styria.

Relevance: 1.00 · November 29, 2018

Opening of Austrian Cultural Forum Sarajevo - Strengthening of Cultural Ties

104 years after the murder of the archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and his wife Sophie in Sarajevo, Austria opens the 30th Austrian Cultural Forum in the Bosnian capital. The Cultural Forum (Österreichisches Kulturforum Sarajewo / Austrijski kulturni forum Sarajevo) is part of the network of the Foreign Ministry. The aim is to strengthen the cultural links between South Eastern Europe and Austria.

Relevance: 1.00 · December 4, 2018

Austrian Development Agency Receives More Funds from the Green Climate Fund

The ADA (Austrian Development Agency) reports that after a three-year process at the 21st board meeting of the Green Climate Fund in Manama, Bahrain, the accreditation of the ADA was completed on 20 October 2018.

Relevance: 1.00 · November 12, 2018

Reception for Holocaust Survivors in the Austrian Parliament: "Never again!"

Rabbi Arthur Schneier from New York, speaking at the reception for Holocaust survivors in parliament, called for a common commitment to "Never again" and to live together in peace and mutual respect.

Relevance: 1.00 · November 9, 2018

Russian Espionage Incident in the Austrian Armed Forces

A colonel of the Austrian Armed Forces is suspected of having worked for decades with a Russian intelligence service. Foreign Minister Kneissl quoted the Russian chargé d'affaires to the Foreign Ministry and cancelled her planned trip to Russia.

Relevance: 1.00 · November 9, 2018

New Ambassador of Peru Also Accredited by Austrian Federal President

In the meantime, the new Ambassador of the Republic of Peru to Austria, H.E. Mr. Eric Anderson Machado, has handed over his credentials to Federal President Van der Bellen at the Vienna Hofburg.

Relevance: 1.00 · November 7, 2018

Austrian National Bank Seeking Successors for Top Jobs

The Board of Governors of the OeNB Austrian National Bank has published a recruitment announcement for the new central bank governor, vice governor and two members of the Management Committee. Applications can be submitted until 5 December, according to the official gazette of the "Wiener Zeitung".

Relevance: 1.00 · November 5, 2018

Czech, Slovakian, Portuguese, and Austrian Foreign Minister Demand EU Accession of Western Balkans

In a meeting of the Slavkov Trio, namely Foreign Minister from Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Austria, and the Portuguese Foreign Minister, EU accession of the Western Balkans were discussed. Additionally, Portugal is currently heading the EU Council and the Portuguese Foreign Minister was therefore able to inform the three others about current issues.

Relevance: 1.00 · March 10, 2021

Austrian Lockdown Continues Until January 24

The initially planned "free-testing" to escape the lockdown will not be possible. The opposition parties have resisted this intention by the government, which now means an extension of the current lockdown until January 24. Whether or not schools will return to their normal operations on January 18 has not been decided yet.

Relevance: 1.00 · January 4, 2021

Multilateralism: Austrian Delegation at UN General Assembly in New York City

Federal Chancellor Brigitte Bierlein is attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York together with Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg and Sustainability Minister Maria Patek. Schallenberg speaks as Austria's representative.

Relevance: 1.00 · September 20, 2019

European Elections - Who Stands for Election and How Can a Non-Austrian EU Citizen Vote in Austria?

After the political earthquake in Austria and the end of the turquoise-blue government, the EU election on Sunday is eagerly awaited. A decision will be made on 18 EU mandates from Austria. In European elections, EU citizens are entitled to vote in Austria as long as they are registered in the European electoral register.

Relevance: 1.00 · May 24, 2019

Austrian Transitional Government Takes Office

President Van der Bellen has sworn in the new ministers Valerie Hackl, Walter Pöltner, Eckart Ratz and Johann Luif.

Relevance: 1.00 · May 22, 2019

Tourism Location - Austrian National Tourist Office Invests in Digitalization

ÖW Österreich Werbung (ANTO Austrian National Tourist Office) sees very good chances in the dynamic of digitisation for the domestic tourism location to assert itself as a quality destination in global competition.

Relevance: 1.00 · March 22, 2019

What Does No-Deal Brexit Really Mean for British-Austrian Travel Behaviour?

As of March 29, 2019 at 11.00 p.m. (UTC Universal Time Coordinated) or March 30, 2019 at 00:00 (CET Central European Time) the United Kingdom is no longer an EU member and is to be treated as such by Austria. In order to close the legal gaps in the course of a disorderly Brexit, a comprehensive law is in preparation. This law will be subject to numerous amendments in several Austrian ministries. The main areas affected are civil rights (in particular right of residence, social security), transport and customs. In following we look at the effects of the No-Deal-Brexit on travel behaviour.

Relevance: 1.00 · February 13, 2019

How to Marry an Austrian Millionaire?

According to Credit Suisse's Global Wealth Report published today, 4.4 percent or 313,000 of Austrians are dollar millionaires, and each adult Austrian has an average of 247,000 euros ($274,919) in assets.

Relevance: 1.00 · October 21, 2019

Austrian Federal Council Approves Reform of Party Financing

One day after the National Council passed its resolution, the new regulation on party financing also passed the Federal Council. The new rules already apply to the upcoming election campaign in summer and autumn 2019.

Relevance: 1.00 · July 9, 2019

Opening of the New Austrian Foreign Trade Centre in Vietnam

The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber's largest economic mission to Vietnam and Singapore is currently travelling in Southeast Asia to open a new base in Ho Chi Minh City and to sign a cooperation agreement in Singapore to establish a new Accelerator Programme.

Relevance: 1.00 · May 16, 2019

Moody’s Raises Outlook on Austrian Banks

Rating agency Moody’s has raised the outlook on five Austrian Banks.

Relevance: 1.00 · March 7, 2014

Ryanair's Austrian Subsidiary Laudamotion Renamed to Lauda

The Austrian Ryanair subsidiary, the low-cost airline Laudamotion, has separated from the name "Motion" for marketing reasons and is now called only "Lauda". In addition, the fleet will be expanded and more destinations will be served.

Relevance: 1.00 · March 22, 2019

Austrian State Visit to the Mutually Hostile Countries Japan and South Korea

The two East Asian states, South Korea and Japan, which have been enemies for more than 100 years, are visited by Chancellor Kurz as part of the trip to East Asia. The trip is focusing on the economy, digitisation, education and transport. Meetings with South Korean President Moon Jae-in and Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon are held in Seoul and with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo.

Relevance: 1.00 · February 11, 2019

Kazakh-Austrian Economic Relations - Digitization, Housing and the New Silk Road

After the oil price collapse and the significant currency devaluation thereafter, the economic downturn has bottomed out and the Kazakh economy is experiencing a moderate upswing. For 2018, the Kazakh government again expects growth of +4%. The country's priority economic tasks include digitization, housing construction and the New Silk Road Project.

Relevance: 1.00 · February 11, 2019

Austrian-Ukrainian Bilateral Cultural Agreement in Preparation

A new agreement between Austria and Ukraine is to promote cooperation in the fields of art and culture as well as education and science.

Relevance: 1.00 · December 19, 2018

Austrian RBI Under Pressure

The Austrian National Bank (OeNB) and the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) want Raiffeisen Bank International, the second-biggest lender in CESEE, not to repay the participation capital.

Relevance: 1.00 · April 2, 2014

Tunisian-Austrian Business Relations about to be Expanded

The Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) and the Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Austria are organizing a networking event under the general theme "Economic Forum on Tunisia". Representatives of companies and institutions from Tunisia, Austria and other Arab countries are expected on 20 November at the SO/Vienna (former "Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom").

Relevance: 1.00 · October 30, 2018

What Do You Know About the Austrian National Day?

The Austrian National Day (Nationalfeiertag) has been celebrated annually since 1965 on 26 October, the day on which the decided Austrian neutrality came into force in 1955 and the last occupying powers left Austria. The Parliament, the Office of the Federal President, the Federal Chancellery, the Foreign Ministry, etc. invite the public to the Open Day, which - this year - is dedicated to the commemoration year 1918. The public is invited to contribute their ideas. Take the chance to get to know Austria!

Relevance: 1.00 · October 25, 2018

Austrian Oberbank Shines in Hungary

Austrian Oberbank bucks the trend of terminating business activity in Hungary. Instead, the financial institute plans on growing in one of the most difficult markets in Europe.

Relevance: 1.00 · May 22, 2014

Austrian State and Industrial Holding will be Reorganized Again

The holding company of the Austrian federal shareholdings (ÖBIB) is to be restructured and given a new boss. The existing structures created by the red-black predecessor government will soon be history again. The law for a new holding company of the Republic is to be examined in the next few days. Its boss is to be Thomas Schmid, general secretary in the Federal Ministry of Finance.

Relevance: 1.00 · October 3, 2018

What Do You Know About the Austrian Federal President Van der Bellen

Alexander Van der Bellen is an Austrian economist, former politician of the Green Party and since 26 January 2017 ninth Austrian Federal President of the Second Republic.

Relevance: 1.00 · October 4, 2018 · Updated: September 2, 2019; 20:02

Purchasing Managers' Index: Austrian Industry Shows First Signs of Recovery

Bank Austria has published its latest "Purchasing Managers' Index" on the Austrian economy. At the end of the first quarter in 2015 subtle signs of a pick-up in Austrian economic activity were detected for the first time in about six months.

Relevance: 1.00 · May 5, 2015

OMV Aktiengesellschaft / Announcement pursuant to section 82 para 9 Austrian Stock Exchange Act

OMV Aktiengesellschaft ("OMV" or "Company") intends to transfer treasury shares to members of the Executive Board and senior executives as well as potentials of OMV under the (i) Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) 2012 and the (ii) Matching Share Plan (MSP) 2014, based on the resolution of OMV's Supervisory Board of March 18, 2015 and the report pursuant to section 65 para 1b in conjunction with sections 171 para 1 and 153 para 4 Stock Corporation Act which was published on February 26, 2015.

Relevance: 1.00 · March 18, 2015

Österreichische Post AG / AUSTRIAN POST 2014: SLIGHT REVENUE INCREASE; EARNINGS DEVELOPMENT IMPACTED BY SPECIAL EFFECTS

In the 2014 financial year, Group revenue of Austrian Post amounted to EUR 2,370.5m, comprising an increase of 0.2% from the previous year. The strong growth in the parcel business of 3.1% more than compensated for the 1.5% revenue drop in the mail business.

Relevance: 1.00 · March 12, 2015

voestalpine AG / Report of the Management Board of voestalpine AG in accordance with § 171 (1) in conjunction with § 153 (4) Austrian Joint StockCorporation Act [AktG]

In accordance with § 169 Austrian Joint Stock Corporation Act [AktG] the general meeting of shareholders of voestalpine AG held on July 2, 2014 authorized the Management Board to increase the company's capital up to EUR 31,330,923.02 on or before June 30, 2019, if necessary in several tranches, by issuing up to 17,244,916 bearer shares, in exchange for contributions in kind and/or cash contributions under exclusion of the subscription rights of shareholders to be made available to employees, executives and members of the Management Board of the company or a company affiliated with the company, under an employee shareholding scheme.

Relevance: 1.00 · March 9, 2015

Austrian Economic Activity Remains Sluggish - Revival Only in Course of Year

Bank Austria has published its latest "Business Indicator" on the Austrian economy. The Austrian economy is making no headway at present after the mild improvement in the economic climate at the start of the year.

Relevance: 1.00 · March 19, 2015

Austrian Production Index Shrinks 0.6 Pct Y/Y in 2014

Austria's working day adjusted production index decreased by 2.6% in December, y/y it shrank by 0.6 percent.

Relevance: 1.00 · February 25, 2015

Austrian Population Rises Above 8.5 Million

Austria's population increases to 8.58 million at the beginning of 2015, according to preliminary results of Statistics Austria. In absolute terms, the population grew by almost 72 000 last year. Hence, population growth was significantly higher than in the previous year (2013: +56 000). More than half of the population growth was concentrated in the Eastern part of Austria (55.9%), where Vienna accounted for a large share of the total increase (38.9%).

Relevance: 1.00 · February 20, 2015

Business Indicator: First Small Signs of Improvement in Austrian Economic Activity

Bank Austria has published its latest "Business Indicator" on the Austrian economy. The Indicator exits negative territory due to modest rise in January. Decline in oil price pushes average annual inflation down below 1 percent for 2015, injecting more momentum into private consumption. Growth forecast for 2015 raised to 0.9 percent.

Relevance: 1.00 · February 20, 2015

Österreichische Post AG / AUSTRIAN POST TAKES THE NEXT STEP TOWARDS CLARIFYING THE FUTURE JOINT VENTURE STRUCTURE OF ARAS KARGO

Since July 2013 Austrian Post holds a 25% stake in the Turkish parcel services provider Aras Kargo. Austrian Post exercised its option to acquire an additional 50% shareholding, which was contractually agreed upon at that time, and initiated its call option procedure in the middle of 2016.

Relevance: 1.00 · December 15, 2016

Purchasing Managers' Index: Austrian Economy Still Waiting for Industrial Upswing

Bank Austria has published its latest "Purchasing Managers' Index" on the Austrian economy. While industrial activity is slowly improving in Europe, Austrian industry is not yet in the best of form in early 2015.

Relevance: 1.00 · January 29, 2015

Atrium European Real Estate Limited / Disclosure according to Sec 93para 2 of the Austrian Stock Exchange Act and Sec 5:25i of the Dutch FinancialSupervision Act - Resignation of Directors

Atrium European Real Estate Limited, with its principal office in Jersey, hereby announces that it has been notified by Gazit Globe Ltd on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiaries Gazit Gaia Ltd and Gazit Midas Ltd and by CPI CEE Management LLC on behalf of the consortium managed by CPI CEE Management LLC about the completion of the acquisition of 52,069,622 ordinary shares (corresponding to 13.87% of the voting rights) in Atrium by Gazit Gaia from entities forming part of the Consortium.

Relevance: 1.00 · January 23, 2015

Eder: Austrian Industrial Location Not Attractive Anymore

Austria may lose one of its most important industrial flagships. Wolgang Eder, CEO of the Vienna-listed steel manufacturer voestalpine threatens to leave Austria.

Relevance: 1.00 · April 18, 2014

Österreichische Post AG / AUSTRIAN POST Q1-3 2014: REVENUE AT THE PRIOR-YEAR LEVEL; SLIGHT EBIT INCREASE; OUTLOOK CONFIRMED FOR 2014

Austrian Post generated group revenue of EUR 1,732.7m in the first three quarters of 2014, the same level as in the previous year. The solid growth rate of 3.3% achieved in the parcel business almost completely offset the 2.0% revenue decline in the mail segment.

Relevance: 1.00 · November 12, 2014

Ederer Elected as Supervisory Board President of ÖBB Austrian Railways

A few days after her resignation from the ÖIAG Supervisory Board the former Siemens manager Brigitte Ederer was elected unanimously to the top of the ÖBB Supervisory Board.

Relevance: 1.00 · September 11, 2014

Austrian Railways Eyes Acquisitions Across Central and Eastern Europe

Oesterreichische Bundesbahnen (OeBB), the Austrian state railway operator, is eyeing rail cargo operator buys across Central and Eastern Europe, a source close to the company and a person claiming knowledge of the situation said. OeBB, with EUR 3bn in revenue, believes a number of opportunities will soon come up in countries “east of Austria”, including countries of the former Yugoslavia, the source said.

Relevance: 1.00 · July 6, 2015

Österreichische Post AG / AUSTRIAN POST - PRELIMINARY RESULTS FOR 2014: REVENUE +0.2% AND EBIT +5.9%; EARNINGS DEVELOPMENT IMPACTED BY SPECIAL EFFECTS

Austrian Post achieved solid business results in the 2014 financial year, according to preliminary figures. In line with the existing outlook, the company reported a stable revenue development. On balance, Group revenue in 2014 amounted to EUR 2,371m, a rise of 0.2% from EUR 2,367m in the previous year. The revenue trends of the first three quarters 2014 continued in the fourth quarter.

Relevance: 1.00 · February 25, 2015

Andritz AG / Review procedure instituted pursuant to Section 33 oft he Austrian Takeover Act

The Austrian Takeover Commission notified Andritz AG that a review procedure is being instituted pursuant to Section 33 of the Austrian Takeover Act. The object of the procedure is to review whether there was wrongfully no mandatory takeover offer submitted in connection with the reorganization measures implemented by the core shareholders of Andritz AG in August 2014, particularly by Custos Privatstiftung and Certus Beteiligungs-GmbH, and in connection with re-transition of a securities loan for Andritz AG shares existing since 2004.

Relevance: 1.00 · October 1, 2014

Wolford Aktiengesellschaft / Announcement pursuant to § 5 Austrian Publication Regulation 2002

Announcement pursuant to § 5 Austrian Publication Regulation 2002.

Relevance: 1.00 · January 18, 2016

British Police Orders Surveillance Aircraft from Austrian Airborne Technologies

The UK National Police Air Service (UK NPAS) has awarded the contract to deliver 4 role-equipped fixed-wing surveillance aircraft to Airborne Technologies from Wiener Neustadt. In addition to substantial German police units, another important police force will now rely on the Austrian company that has established itself as potential partner for police aviation.

Relevance: 1.00 · September 10, 2015