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OMV Pulls its Staff out of Tunisia

Due to the recent developments in Tunisia, the Austrian OMV pulls back to a large extent. The cardboard manufacturer Mayr-Melnhof stays on.

January 18, 2011

A-Tec Sells Subsidiary in Germany

Austrian A-Tec Industries AG has agreed to sell the German Doerries Scharmann group.

January 18, 2011

Austrian Construction Costs up by 3.2% in 2010

Construction cost index 2010: increase of all three construction branches in annual comparison.

January 18, 2011

Volksbanken to Sell Share in RZB

According to newspaper reports, the Austrian Volksbanken Group sells a 6% share on Raiffeisen Zentralbank.

January 17, 2011

Bank Taxes: „Job Cuts or Price Increase”

According to Michael Ikrath, bank representative of the “Sparkassen”, the new charges for Austrian banks are the highest in Europe.

January 17, 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

Treichl: Massive Criticism on Austrian Government

Andreas Treichl, CEO of Erste Group criticizes the Austrian Government for its fiscal and structural policy. 2011 would be the last chance for reforms.

January 16, 2011

Austria's Funds Showed a Plus in 2010

2010 was another year of gains for Austrian funds: of 1601 funds, 1464, showed a positive performance.

January 15, 2011

Poland is a Big Opportunity for Austria's Export Economy

The Austrian Economic Chamber sees tremendous opportunities for the local export industry. The construction industry could particularly benefit from the boom in Poland.

January 15, 2011

ATX still Undervalued

Much upward potential still exists for the Austrian leading index, because the ATX is still undervalued, according to Alois Wögerbauer.

January 15, 2011

ATX Restructuring Expected

It is expected that the three real estate securities, CA Immo, Conwert and Immofinanz will rise into the Austrian ATX Prime leading index.

January 15, 2011

AMS Expects Marked Relaxation of the Labor Market by 2013

The Arbeitsmarktservice (AMS, Labor Market Service) foresees a significant increase in labor supply on the Austrian labor market. Unemployment will stagnate.

January 15, 2011

Bank Austria Increases its CA-Immo Stake

The UniCredit-subsidiary intends to acquire a major stake of the Austrian real estate company CA Immo.

January 15, 2011

Only Slight Increase in Austrian Minimum Wages

Index of Agreed Minimum Wages 2010: low increase due to economic crisis.

January 15, 2011

Investment Inhibition in Austrian Companies

The investment situation of Austrian companies is analyzed in the liquidity situation report by PwC. There are still frictions present on the capital market.

January 14, 2011

Customer Growth for Construction Savings Bank ABV

In 2010, the Austrian construction savings bank ABV granted building loans for € 287m.

January 14, 2011

Increase of Payment Difficulties for Austria’s Private Households

Estimated 270,000 Austrian households are currently facing financial difficulties and are not able to serve credit sufficiently.

January 14, 2011

Bawag and Post Share 520 Branches

Investments in the common branch network of the Austrian Post and the U.S. fund Cerberus owned Bawag are running.

January 14, 2011

Agrana´s Upward Trend Continues

With a strong third quarter, Agrana, the Austrian sugar, starch and fruit group, continued its positive performance of the current financial year.

January 14, 2011

Bright Outlook For Magna

The Canadian/Austrian automotive component supplier today announced its financial outlook and expects a significant increase in sales as well as profits.

January 14, 2011

Austrian Regional GDP Growth: Upper Austria Quotes Statistics

Gross regional product 2008: Upper and Lower Austria reached a nominal growth rate clearly above the national average

January 13, 2011

WKÖ endorses policy of the European Commission

The Austrian Economic Chamber welcomes the focus of the EU Commission on structural reforms, consolidation of public finances and competitiveness.

January 13, 2011

AUA and Flyniki: Passenger Growth

Austrian Airlines increased its number of passengers by 9.7% in 2010; Flyniki achieved an increase of 29%.

January 13, 2011

Turkish Electricity Market Threatens to Collapse

The increasing energy demand in Turkey is facing a lack of infrastructure. Austrian Verbund will expand its investments.

January 13, 2011

Sales Increases for the Pfeiffer Group

The Upper Austrian commercial group increased its sales last year to € 682m. Price pressures are however immense, according to Pfeiffer.

January 13, 2011

Auer-Welsbach Pleads Not Guilty

The former CEO of the Austrian AvW stays by his actions on the first day of his trial.

January 12, 2011

Crash of JoWood’s Share

After the insolvency submission, the Austrian game manfacturer’s shares had to be suspended from trading. On the first trading day, the share fell by 30%.

January 12, 2011

Immofinanz: Record Letting Results for German Subsidiary

The Austrian Real Estate Group benefits from the upswing in the German property market.

January 12, 2011

Rapid Increase in Exports to Emerging Markets

The Austrian export economy can benefit massively from the solid demand from Asian and South American emerging markets.

January 12, 2011

CEE: Raiffeisen Remains Optimistic

The analysts of the Austrian Raiffeisen International Bank give Austria and the CEE good growth prospects. However, there still remain known risks.

January 12, 2011

AvW: Big Lawsuit because of Investment Fraud

One of the largest proceedings in Austrian economic history is being conducted against the former financial services provider AvW.

January 10, 2011

New Controversy over the Hypo Group

According to the investigators, there would be no connection between the Austrian bank and Gribkowsky, the former member of the board of BayernLB

January 10, 2011

Optimism at JoWood After Insolvency

The Austrian manufacturer of computer games is convinced of the continuity of the company. There are already interested parties with whom negotiations are being held.

January 10, 2011

Austrian Tourism Operators Continue to Invest Heavily

Investment in the tourism business is estimated at € 5.0bn for 2011. The previous year’s level will therefore be maintained.

January 10, 2011

Austrian Tobacco Industry Fears Cigarette Smuggling

According to the presently Japanese Austria Tabak, 20% of cigarettes are already smuggled. The tobacco tax is expected to increase this trend even more.

January 10, 2011

EVN Elects New Supervisory Board

The majority shareholder of the Austrian energy company EVN submitted a proposal regarding the new supervisory board elected on January 20.

January 10, 2011

S&T announces to withdraw from Germany

The Austrian information technology consulter S&T withdraws from the German market. Hence the German subsidiary „S&T Deutschland GmbH“ will be closed.

January 10, 2011

OMV: Moody´s Warns Against Downgrade

The Austrian energy group has to refinance its acquisitions in Turkey and Tunisia. The American rating agency puts pressure on OMV.

January 10, 2011

Volksbanken Profitable Again

The Austrian Volksbanken Group generated profits in 2010. The state’s money should be repaid this year.

January 7, 2011

Austrian SME as a Source of Innovation

Austria's small and medium enterprises are, according to the Small and Medium-Sized Business report, the main driver for innovations.

January 7, 2011

Demands for Financial Transactions Tax

The Chairman of the Austrian Provincial Governors’ Conference, Josef Pühringer, demands the introduction of a pan-European financial transactions tax.

January 7, 2011

Additional Revenues for C-Quadrat

The Austrian investment fund C-Quadrat Investment AG earns additional revenues from performance fees in December 2010.

January 7, 2011

JoWood Applies For Insolvency Proceedings

The Austrian Computer Game Manufacturer has to declare its efforts towards restructuring as failed. Now the procedure of capital reorganization starts.

January 7, 2011

Austrian Airlines: Negotiations Finished

The management of the Austrian Airlines and worker representatives agreed to increase salaries slightly in 2011. Thus, strikes will not take place.

January 7, 2011

Analysts: Outstanding Forecasts For ATX

According to analysts, the Austrian Stock Index ATX will continue its strong upward trend in 2011. Double-digit growth rates are expected.

January 7, 2011

Strong Increase in Austrian Foreign Trade Figures

January to October 2010: imports and exports increased by more than 15%

January 6, 2011

WIFO and IHS Foresee Economic Weakness

The two major Austrian Economic Research Institutes, WIFO and IHS, expect an economic slowdown in 2011.

January 5, 2011

AUA Staff Ready to go on Strike

The results of the polls are for starting the strike at Austrian Airlines. Should the negotiations fail, the staff is ready to go on strike.

January 5, 2011

FMA Prohibits Speculative Elements in Savings Accounts

The Austrian Financial Market Authority FMA specifies the characteristics of savings certificates. The traditional savings account is to remain non-speculative

January 5, 2011

Bank Tax in Poland?

The Polish government is considering levying taxes on banks already in 2011. From the Austrian perspective, Raiffeisen Bank International would be affected.

January 5, 2011