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Vienna Stock Exchange's ATX Index Down by 9.62% in 2014
The ATX closed at 2,301.52 points on 29 August 2014, which is a loss of 9.62% over year-end 2013 (2,546.54 points). The ATX Prime closed at 1,155.84 points on 29 August 2014, which is a loss of 8.13% over year-end 2013 (1,258.07 points).
Relevance: 1.00 · September 8, 2014
Investment Opportunities: Moscow - Viennese Economic Talks in Vienna
Within the framework of the "Moscow Days in Vienna", an Economic Forum on economic, investment and technological cooperation "Moscow - Vienna 2014 Synergy - New Opportunities for Growth" was held in the Chamber of Commerce of Vienna.
Relevance: 1.00 · September 11, 2014
Vienna University of Economics once again Secures #22 in the „Financial Times“ Ranking
In the annual assessment of the best management programs worldwide the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration (WU) is once again among the top 25 best institutions. The program "International Business" (IBW) secured 22nd place in the „Global Masters in Management 2014“ ranking of the „Financial Times“.
Relevance: 1.00 · October 15, 2014
OSCE Meeting in Vienna to Focus on Freedoms of Peaceful Assembly and Association
Representatives from the 57 OSCE participating States, civil society and international organizations will meet in Vienna tomorrow to open a two-day conference on the freedoms of peaceful assembly and association, with an emphasis on association.
Relevance: 1.00 · April 15, 2015
ANDRITZ GROUP: solid business development in the third quarter of 2014
In the third quarter of 2014, international technology Group Andritz showed solid business development in an unchanged challenging economic environment.
Relevance: 1.00 · November 6, 2014
Human Trafficking: Ban Ki-moon Attendes UN Trust Fund for Victims Event in Vienna
The UN Voluntary Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons received a US$ 250,000 boost in donations from the private sector at a fund-raising event in Vienna, attended by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz, UNODC Executive Director Yury Fedotov and fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. Proceeds from the event will go directly to grassroots organizations that rescue, shelter and reintegrate victims into society.
Relevance: 1.00 · November 7, 2014
H.E. Ambassador Alexa Lange Wesner, U.S. Embassy Vienna, presented her credentials to the Federal President of Austria
Ambassador Alexa Lange Wesner presented her credentials to Dr. Heinz Fischer, the Federal President of Austria on 22nd October 2013 and took charge as U.S Ambassador to Austria.
Relevance: 1.00 · October 23, 2013
Eurovision Song Contest 2015: The Winner is Vienna
"As an internationally-minded city, Vienna is the best venue for this event, and will prove its cosmopolitan nature to the international public. Most importantly, we want the Song Contest on 23 May 2015 to be a cause for celebration for everyone in Vienna - locals and guests alike." says Mayor Michael Häupl.
Relevance: 1.00 · August 6, 2014
Vienna Among Top 10 Cities to Visit in 2015
One of the world’s best known publishers of independent travel and language guides, Lonely Planet, has ranked Vienna as one of the top 10 cities “not to be missed” by travellers in 2015. According to Lonely Planet, there is no better time to visit Austria than next year during the Eurovision Song Contest 2015, which takes place in Vienna. The list also includes destinations like Washington, Milan, Chennai or Toronto.
Relevance: 1.00 · October 24, 2014
Analysis: Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna, Austria
The contest will take place in Vienna, Austria, following Conchita Wurst's victory in the 2014 contest in Copenhagen, with the song "Rise Like a Phoenix". On 6 August 2014, it was announced that Vienna had been chosen as the host city for the 2015 contest. It will be hosted in Wiener Stadthalle.
Relevance: 1.00 · August 6, 2014
Make in India: Starting in Vienna
With the aim of bringing Austrian and Indian business people together to strengthen the bonds linking Vienna/Austria and India, the Embassy of India, in cooperation with the Vienna Business Agency, welcomed several guests in the context of the „Make in India: Starting in Vienna“ event held at the Vienna Expat Center.
Relevance: 1.00 · May 5, 2015
ANDRITZ GROUP: results for the first quarter of 2015
International technology Group ANDRITZ recorded a solid business development in the first quarter of 2015.
Relevance: 1.00 · May 6, 2015
VIG's Compensa Acquires Lithuania’s Largest Life Insurance Sales Company
Vienna Insurance Group company Compensa Life SE has strengthened strengthened its sales structure in Lithuania with the acquisition of life insurance sales specialist Finsaltas. Finsaltas holds Latvia's biggest life insurance distribution network and recorded some EUR 7.1 million (USD 8.0 million) in life insurance premiums in 2014. for an undisclosed amount, VIG said Friday.
Relevance: 1.00 · June 12, 2015
Conference on the Safety of Journalists to be Held in Vienna
The OSCE is hosting a conference on journalists’ safety and conflict reporting on 15-16 June in Vienna. The two-day event, “Journalists’ Safety, Media Freedom and Pluralism in Times of Conflict”, will bring together some 300 journalists, media experts, diplomats and key policy-makers from across the OSCE region to discuss and review the current situation relating to the safety of journalists reporting from conflicts.
Relevance: 1.00 · June 12, 2015
Hannes Ametsreiter resigns as CEO of Telekom Austria Group (Ad-hoc)
Today the Telekom Austria Group (VSE: TKA, OTC US: TKAGY) announces that Hannes Ametsreiter has asked the Supervisory Board of Telekom Austria AG for a mutually agreed premature termination of his contract. Today the Supervisory Board and Hannes Ametsreiter have agreed that he will resign as Chief Executive Officer of Telekom Austria AG as well as Chief Executive Officer of A1 Telekom Austria AG per 31 July 2015.
Relevance: 1.00 · June 15, 2015
OSCE’s Contribution to the Protection of National Minorities to be Discussed in Vienna
Representatives from the 57 OSCE participating States, civil society and international organizations will meet in Vienna on 29 October to discuss the OSCE’s contribution to the protection of national minorities, assessing the achievements, exploring the challenges and identifying ways to address remaining gaps.
Relevance: 1.00 · October 28, 2015
Klaus Toepfer to Give Keynote Speech at Economic and Environmental Forum in Vienna
Good governance in the OSCE area, reinforcing security and stability through co-operation, will be theme of the 24th Economic and Environmental Forum and the 1st Preparatory Meeting taking place on 25 and 26 January in Vienna. The meeting will focus on good environmental governance to enable sustainable economic development.
Relevance: 1.00 · January 22, 2016
Vienna: BRICS vs NAFTA – The Ups and Downs in the Economic Order
The BRICS conferenz 2014 was held at the Austrian Economic Chamber under the motto "BRICS vs NAFTA - The Ups and Downs in the Economic Order".
Relevance: 1.00 · November 13, 2014
Telekom Austria AG / Telekom Austria Group successfully completescapital increase (Ad hoc)
Today Telekom Austria Group announces the end of its rights offering subscription period and completion of the capital increase it announced on 7 November 2014. The number of shares of Telekom Austria Group will increase by 221.5 million, from 443.0 million to 664.5 million. The net proceeds of the transaction will amount to approx. EUR 997 million.
Relevance: 1.00 · November 24, 2014
10 Reasons Why You Should Invest In Vienna
In this post you'll find the top 10 reasons why your company or institution should consider investing in Vienna/Austria. In fact, we'll share the international studies which confirm the numbers and facts including its closest competitors. We look at the quality of living, the smart cities index, the prosperity, international congresses and conventions, the most reputable cities, the innovation cities index, online cities, business friendliness and other factors that influence the decision making.
Relevance: 1.00 · January 20, 2015
Vienna as a Business Location - Areas of Strength
Vienna combines tradition, culture and quality of life with the factors of a top business location in a unique way. A stable political and economic environment, a research and technology-friendly climate, geographical and cultural proximity to the growth markets in the east and, not least, the highest quality of life in the world provide for a place at the very top of the world’s rankings.
Relevance: 1.00 · January 22, 2015
Vienna as a Business Location - The City at a Glance
Vienna combines tradition, culture and quality of life with the factors of a top business location in a unique way. A stable political and economic environment, a research and technology-friendly climate, geographical and cultural proximity to the growth markets in the east and, not least, the highest quality of life in the world provide for a place at the very top of the world’s rankings.
Relevance: 1.00 · January 27, 2015
Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in Vienna, Austria
Updated address and contact details of the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in Vienna, Austria. (Updated Consular Section information please see below.)
Relevance: 1.00 · January 2, 2018
Serbian Foreign Minister Dačić to Visit Vienna
The new OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Serbian Foreign Minister Dačić will visit Vienna on Thursday. He will outline the Serbian Chairmanship’s priorities to the OSCE Permanent Council*.
Relevance: 1.00 · January 13, 2015
"Together Against Terror": Commemorative Event at the Vienna Ballhausplatz
More than 10,000 people gathered in Vienna as part of the commemoration of the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris.
Relevance: 1.00 · January 13, 2015
Ivica Dačić in Vienna: Serbia Takes Over OSCE Chairmanship from Switzerland
The new OSCE Chairperson, Serbia’s Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic, spoke today at the inaugural Permanent Council meeting of Serbia's OSCE Chairmanship Vienna. He revealed his Chairmanship priorities pledging to rebuild trust and confidence in the OSCE region of 57 participating states.
Relevance: 1.00 · January 15, 2015
Celebrating 200 Years of the Congress of Vienna
Europe was reorganized at the Congress of Vienna exactly 200 years ago. Numerous princes, kings and two emperors gathered by the Danube for the negotiations. Two exiting exhibitions now provide insights into the events of 1814/15.
Relevance: 1.00 · January 23, 2015
Vienna to Have Two Million Inhabitants in 2029
Vienna is already the city with the second largest population in the German-speaking countries. But Vienna is growing faster than ever. This development entails a tremendous challenge for Vienna. Based on the figures now available, investments totalling seven billion euros will have to be made by the year 2020 in the areas of child care, public transport, other infrastructure facilities and health services alone.
Relevance: 1.00 · February 20, 2015
Vienna is Among the Top 10 Startup Cities Where Entrepreneurs Want to Meet Up
A search engine for finding entrepreneurs to meet up with has published a list of the top 10 international startup cities. Vienna made it to number six. Continue reading to see the full ranking of the top international startup cities where entrepreneurs want to meet up.
Relevance: 1.00 · February 4, 2015
List of National Days of the Home Countries of All Foreign Missions and Delegations in Vienna, Austria
The Vindobona table below is an updated list of National Days of all nations, which belong to at least one of following categories: Foreign Missions and Delegations in Vienna, Austria; Diplomatic Corps and other representations in Austria; International Organizations in Vienna and Permanent Missions; Missions and Delegations to the OSCE.
Relevance: 1.00 · February 11, 2015 · Updated: December 14, 2022; 08:12
Japanese Mizuho Bank Sets Up Office in Vienna
Mizuho Bank through its Dutch subsidiary has acquired the approval to open a branch in Vienna. The bank is looking to develop its business in CEE. Simultaneously the Bank signed a memorandum of understanding with the Austrian Business Agency for services in connection with the setup.
Relevance: 1.00 · January 28, 2015
Erste Group Seales Agreement to Sale 15 Percent of Hungarian Unit
Erste Group has invited the Government of Hungary and the EBRD to invest in Erste Bank Hungary Zrt. by acquiring a minority stake of up to 15 per cent each. Negotiations are in progress and the completion of the transaction is expected within the next six months.
Relevance: 1.00 · February 9, 2015
OSCE Chief Observer at the Russian Checkpoints to Visit Headquarter in Vienna
Paul Picard, Chief OSCE Observer at the Russian Checkpoints Gukovo and Donetsk will address the OSCE Permanent Council. He will report on the situation including movements across the Russian-Ukrainian border at the Russian checkpoints at Gukovo and Donetsk.
Relevance: 1.00 · February 25, 2015
Lenzing AG / Operating Results Of The Lenzing Group AboveExpectations, One-Off Effects Negatively Impact Year-End-Results 2014
According to preliminary figures, consolidated sales of the Lenzing Group declined slightly to EUR 1.86 bn in 2014, down from the prior-year level of EUR 1.91 bn in 2013. This drop can be attributed to the continuing downward pressure on fiber prices as a consequence of the global surplus capacities of viscose fiber producers.
Relevance: 1.00 · March 2, 2015
Update: Germanwings Crash - Two Iranian Journalists on Transit to Vienna among Victims
It has been confirmed that two transit passengers to Vienna were aboard the crashed Germanwings plane Flight 9525. Reuters reports that the two Iranian dead are sports journalists who were travelling to watch their national team play Chile in Sankt Pölten tomorrow. The two men had earlier travelled to Barcelona to cover a match between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Relevance: 1.00 · March 25, 2015
Vienna Celebrates 150 Years of the Ringstrasse
Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph officially opened Vienna's Ringstrasse on May 1, 1865. The boulevard, which is 5.3 kilometers long and 56 meters wide, was an elegant promenade for the upper classes. This year Vienna is celebrating its 150th birthday with numerous events and exhibitions. The "most beautiful boulevard in the world" not only has a wealth of sights, it also has large parks and important monuments.
Relevance: 1.00 · March 6, 2015
International Jihadism Conference in Vienna: "Tackling Jihadism Together"
Ministers from Austria, the Western Balkans & Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos gathered in Vienna to tackle Jihadism. Austrian FM Kurz: "Tackling Jihadism is an urgent task for all of us - we're in this together!" Avramopoulos: "Need to transform common will into common action".
Relevance: 1.00 · March 20, 2015
German Wings Crash: No Austrians or Transit Passengers to Vienna Were Aboard
It is believed that no Austrians or direct transit passengers to Vienna were aboard the crashed Germanwings plane. "None of the passengers from Düsseldorf held connecting flights to Vienna, so we believe this tragedy has not affected any Austrians. However, we do not as yet have a passenger list of those who were on the flight," Lufthansa said.
Relevance: 1.00 · March 24, 2015 · Updated: March 26, 2015; 10:45
Vienna Stock Exchange: ATX Upswing Drives Up Equity Trading in Q1
The Vienna Stock Exchange has seen the strongest monthly equity turnover since August 2011. The average monthly trading volume to date in 2015 is EUR 5.04 billion which represents a gain of 26.61% over the average monthly trading volume of the year 2014 (EUR 3.98 billion).
Relevance: 1.00 · April 2, 2015
Athos Real Estate Switched to Vienna Stock Exchange Mid Market
Athos Immobilien AG joined the mid market exchange segment of Vienna Stock Exchange, which is supposed to offer greater flexibility. Apart from Athos Immobilien AG, the mid market currently lists ten further companies.
Relevance: 1.00 · April 3, 2015
Wolford Aktiengesellschaft / Main shareholder group intends to sell its stake, company intends equity financing
The main shareholder group of Wolford AG, WMP Familien-Privatstiftung, Sesam Privatstiftung and its subsidiary the "M. Erthal & Co." Beteiligungsgesellschaft m.b.H., as well as related parties announced today the intention to sell their stake, which is a majority stake, in Wolford AG.
Relevance: 1.00 · June 9, 2017
ANDRITZ GROUP: Results for the first quarter of 2017
International technology group ANDRITZ saw solid business development in the first quarter of 2017, with increases in order intake, sales, earnings, and profitability.
Relevance: 1.00 · May 4, 2017
Hungary Forces Central European University of US Billionaire Soros to Move to Vienna
In view of the political pressure exerted by the Hungarian government under the proposed amendments to Act CCIV of 2011 on Hungarian National Higher Education, the Central European University (CEU) of US billionaire George Soros feels compelled to look for alternatives. The city of Vienna naturally offers itself as an excellent alternative or supplement. The CEU and the City of Vienna are already in negotiations about a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that would enable CEU to open a satellite campus site in Vienna. The Otto Wagner area at Baumgartner Höhe is being examined as a possible location.
Relevance: 1.00 · March 16, 2018
Binder+Co Aktiengesellschaft / Q1/2015: Improvements in all group key indicators
As compared to the previous year, in the first quarter of 2015 Binder+Co, the Gleisdorf-based, international specialist for processing, environmental and packaging technology, was able to register a slight improvement in all its group key indicators.
Relevance: 1.00 · May 13, 2015
Vienna Prater Amusement Park Celebrates its 250th Anniversary
On the 7th of April 2016 the Vienna Prater amusement park (Wiener Prater) will be celebrating its 250th anniversary, so it has already started to undergo a major revamp. According to its new president, Stefan Sittler-Koidl, the winds of change are literally blowing through this traditional leisure park. The highlight of the season will be the commissioning of the world's most advanced wind tunnel, in which free-fall can be simulated.
Relevance: 1.00 · May 28, 2015
Analysis: The Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna
The Eurovision Song Contest 2015 has been the 60th edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest musical event. The contest took place in Vienna and followed Conchita Wurst's victory in the 2014 edition with her song "Rise Like a Phoenix". The song "Heroes" by Måns Zelmerlöw took the winning spot in the 60th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna with 365 points. The 2016 Eurovision Song Contest will therefore be held in Sweden.
Relevance: 1.00 · May 16, 2015 · Updated: May 28, 2015; 08:00
How to Combat Human Trafficking Discussed in Vienna
Combating human trafficking along migration routes will be in focus at a high-level conference on 6-7 July in Vienna. The conference will draw attention to the impact of state migration policies on trafficking in human beings, the increasing risk of being trafficked during times of crisis, and the special vulnerability of unaccompanied minors on the move.
Relevance: 1.00 · June 29, 2015
Make in India: Forum "Alternative India" in Vienna, Linz and Graz
As part of the trade promotion initiative of the Department of Foreign Trade of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber and the Ministry of Economy “Going International - Going to India” the Federal Economic Chamber (WKO) together with the Austrian Trade Commission in Delhi, organized “Forum Alternative India” in Vienna, in Linz and in Graz.
Relevance: 1.00 · May 28, 2015
Vienna Museum: "The Ring - The Boulevard’s Early Years, 1857–1865"
The exhibition in the Vienna Museum spans the period from the beginning of planning to the construction of the Ringstrasse in 1857 and its festive opening on 1 May 1865. Plans, designs, models and photographs are put on display for the first time. They tell of architects, painters, and sculptors searching for the style of their age. They illuminate the juxtaposition of demolition and new construction.
Relevance: 1.00 · May 28, 2015
Spanish Riding School of Vienna Celebrates its 450th Anniversary
The Spanish Riding School of Vienna, Austria, is a traditional riding school for Lipizzan horses, which perform in the Winter Riding School in the Hofburg. This year the school is celebrating the 450th anniversary of its first written mention with gala performances on Heldenplatz.
Relevance: 1.00 · June 2, 2015
