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United Nations Industrial Development Organization Chief Gerd Müller traveled to Italy. The aim of the trip was to intensify the cooperation with Italy. Müller met Italian diplomats, representatives of the business community and the United Nations in Rome and signed an agreement with the Italian energy company Eni.

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August 6, 2021

Can Glyphosate Now Be Banned or Not?

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July 4, 2019

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September 18, 2014

Russia Orders Agricultural Import Bans in Sanction Retaliation

Vladimir Putin signed a decree limiting or banning imports of agricultural products from countries which have imposed sanctions on Russia, the Kremlin's press service announced. It is estimated that following CEE/SEE countries will be hit by the retaliatory sanctions: Romania, Serbia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Brussels, Croatia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

August 6, 2014

Slovenia: SMEs Protest Against Real Estate Tax

Tax bills would rise by many times for small business owners.

February 24, 2014
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Hungary: Austrian Farmers Still Left in the Dark

There is still no clarification in the controversial Hungarian land law for Austrian farmers and land owners.

January 9, 2014

Hungary Amending Figures of Budget Deficit

Hungarian Finance and Economy Minister Mihaly Varga announced that the budget deficit of 2013 will be below the target after it was lowered dramatically.

January 8, 2014
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Romania´s GDP Growth to Slow Down

In 2014, Romania is expected to grow moderately. Compared to 2013, growth will decelerate. The recovery mainly depends on exports.

December 16, 2013

UniCredit Toying With Idea of Take-Over in Poland

Italian bank UniCredit considers to extend business at the growing Polish market by a take-over.

October 3, 2013

China to Acquire Ukrainian Farmland

In the coming fifty years crops are supposed to be grown and animals should be bred in the Ukraine for the Chinese market.

September 23, 2013
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September 16, 2013

Austria: Spindelegger Confident About Becoming New Chancellor

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September 11, 2013
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September 9, 2013

Serbia: UK Enterprises Likely to Invest in Serbia

70 British companies are interested in investing in Serbia's economy.

September 6, 2013

President Fischer Urges Austria to “Roll Up Sleeves“

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September 4, 2013
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August 20, 2013

Romania: GDP Slowed Down in Second Quarter 2013

Romania: GDP slowed down in Q2, as expected by RBI.

August 16, 2013
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Romania: Positive Inflation Development

Inflation dynamics in Romania surprised on the positive side in July.

August 13, 2013

Romania: Good Prospects for Economic Upturn

In Romania, the inflation forecast for 2013 and for 2014 has been lowered to 3.1 percent which is 0.1 percent less compared to previous figures.

August 9, 2013

Hungary: Land Reform Evokes Conflict

“Hungarian soil belongs to Hungarian people“. This is the maxim of national-conservative ruling party of Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

August 8, 2013
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Serbia: Moderate Upward Trend

In the first three months, Serbia´s GDP was up by 0.5%. However, domestic demand is still declining.

August 6, 2013

Austria: Increased Demand in Romanian Exports

For the first time, Austria has imported goods from Romania exceeding the amount of € 1bn. Metals and machines are on top of the list of imported Austrian goods in Romania.

July 24, 2013
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June 18, 2013

Austria: Highwater Damages Higher Than in 2002

A surface of 22,000 hectars was flooded in Austria. The Chamber of Agriculture estimates damages to be highter than during the last major flood in 2002.

June 14, 2013

Slovenia: Mercator to be Finally Sold

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June 14, 2013
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May 13, 2013

US: Most Important Export Market for Austrian Wine

The United States have replaced Germany as the most important export market for Austrian wine.

April 25, 2013

Hungary: Lopatka Presses For Legal Security for Austrian Enterprises

State Secretary Reinhold Lopatka met with Hungarian State Secretary for European Affairs Gergely Pröhle in Budapest toda to urge for legal security for Austrian enterprises in the neighboring country.

April 19, 2013

„Unlawful“ Farming in Hungary

The estimated 200 Austrians, who are engaged in agriculture in Hungary, are apparently not highly esteemed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

April 16, 2013

Russia: Kalashnikov-Producer Izhmash Suspected of Embezzlement

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April 11, 2013
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March 30, 2013

Hungary: Tax Overhaul Finalized

Minister for National Economy: taxation system completed - time for fine-tuning.

March 27, 2013

Lithuania: Exports Decreased by 7.6 % in January

Foreign trade in January 2013 decreased. Major losses in Agricultural sector.

March 8, 2013

Hungary: Austrian Farmers on the Verge of Dispossession

A new regulation should help Hungarians prevent from "greedy speculators".

March 8, 2013

Hungary: GDP Fell by 2.7%

The gross domestic product of Hungary decreased by 2.7% in the fourth quarter of 2012 compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.

March 8, 2013
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March 7, 2013

Hungary: Expropriation of Foreign Farmers

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced further steps and plans the dispossession of foreign investors.

March 7, 2013

Romania: Slight Increase of GDP for 2012 at 0.1 % on Y/Y Comparison

Record decrease at 24.6 % in agriculture, industrial production better off with decrease of 2.4 %. The highest increase was recorded in IT and communication, services and health/social assistance.

March 6, 2013

Romania: Disappointing Economic Growth

“According with the flash estimate, GDP increased marginally in Q4 2012 (+0.2% qoq), which was a touch above our expectations and market consensus”, Raiffeisen Research reports.

February 21, 2013

Hungary: Hope for Soon Economic Recovery Vanishes

In the last quarter of 2012, Hungary´s GDP was down by 2.7% compared to the reference period of 2011.

February 19, 2013

Spindelegger: “Acceptable Result for Austria”

“For Austria, this result is not exactly a reason to be euphoric, but it is important both for Europe and for us that we have managed to reach an agreement.” Austria´s Minister of Foreign Affairs said.

February 12, 2013

Despite Budget Cut: Poland Receives More Money

“This is one of the happiest days of my life.” Poland´s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said.

February 11, 2013

Hungary´s Economy to Recover?

Hungarian Minister of Economics György Matolcsy says that the country may achieve the turnaround this year. Last year, several adverse factors occurred at the same time, Matolcsy explained.

February 7, 2013

Continued Success for Austrian Wine Exports

The Austrian wine industry managed to maintain export volumes in 2012 despite the low yields and even saw revenues increase.

January 29, 2013

Hungary: Production of Main crops Decreases Sharply in 2012

In 2012, 25% less cereals were produced on a 2% larger area than in the previous year.

January 21, 2013

Austria´s EU Contributions to Increase Substantially

Austria is expected not only to lose its discount, but also to receive lower subsidies.

December 18, 2012
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