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Macedonia: Protests Against Government
Young Albanians protest against an „Anti-Albanian“ policy.
March 8, 2013
"Austria remains a reliable partner for Albania on its way towards the EU"
Austria´s Vice-Chancellor Spindelegger at the opening of the Skanderbeg exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of Albania's independence and 20 years of Austrian development cooperation in Albania
November 26, 2012
Albania to Become Official Candidate
The Western Balkan country was recommended by the EU Commission. Serbia and Kosovo must reach a “sustainable solution”.
October 10, 2012
EVN and Verbund Open the Ashta Hydropower Plant in Albania
The project company “Energji Ashta“ and its owners EVN and Verbund are opening the first section of the Ashta hydropower plant (Ashta I) on the Drin River in Northern Albania.
September 18, 2012
„Becoming Number Five Until 2015“
In an interview with the Austrian newspaper „Presse“, Uniqa´s CEO Andreas Brandstetter is optimistic to become a big player in the insurance industry in the CESEE region.
September 15, 2012
Austria Remains One of the Biggest CESEE Investors
Austria is still an important net investor in Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe. However, the global importance of the region did not increase.
July 6, 2012
Austrian Lotteries Apply for License in Albania
The Albanian Ministry of Finance offers licenses for foreign applicants. A heavy dispute occurs.
June 22, 2012
Verbund and EVN Develop Hydro Power Projects in Albania
The Austrian energy companies are interested in developping hydro power projects in the Western Balkan country. The investment volume reaches € 80m.
June 6, 2012
EVN Raises Investments in Croatia
The Austrian energy company expects the beginning of a market consolidation in Croatia. Investments are rising.
March 21, 2012
Uniqa Aims for Growth in CESEE Region
The Austrian insurance group wants to sell stakes by the minority shareholders of subsidiaries in Eastern Europe. The capital increase is scheduled for 2013.
March 5, 2012
Enso Hydro Looking for Hydro Power Plants in SEE
The Austrian hydro power specialist aims for collecting € 70m of Deutsche Bank´s subsidiary DWS. Currently, enso hydro searches for new hydro power projects.
February 1, 2012
Styrian Mining Company Causes Problems for Austrian Banks
The Austrian mining company Decometal has debts reaching € 250m. Now, the company will be restructured. Loans must be extended.
December 28, 2011
Strabag Wins New Orders for Environmental Technology Division
The Austrian construction group secured new business worldwide. The total volume is € 110m.
November 29, 2011
Uniqa Group Strengthens Market Position in SEE Region
The Austrian insurance company expands its market leadership in Albania and is ranked on number two in Kosovo.
November 21, 2011
Weak Development for Austrian Private Insurers
After a substantial growth in 2010, this year shows only a slight upward trend for the insurance industry. The outlook however is rather pessimistic.
November 1, 2011
Vienna Insurance Group Expands Involvement in Albania
With the acquisition of a 75% stake in Intersig, the Austrian insurance company raises its market share in Albania to 30%.
August 24, 2011
WIFI International Expanding into Albania
The education provider continues its internationalization strategy and is now active in nine CEE/SEE countries.
June 24, 2011
Vienna Insurance Group Expands in Albania
The Acquisition of Interalbanian by the biggest Austrian Insurance company is successfully completed.
December 6, 2010
Vienna Insurance Group in Albania
Further growth achieved with the acquisition of Interalbanian.
October 21, 2010
Albania - Green light for new power plant of Verbund and EVN
The EU's competition authorities have approved a joint power plant project of Verbund and EVN in Albania.
August 20, 2010