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Arab Diplomats Visit Burgenland to Promote Renewable Energies
In a major initiative to strengthen bilateral relations between Austria and the Arab world, the Austro-Arab Chamber of Commerce (AACC) together with Energie Burgenland welcomed a high-ranking delegation of Arab ambassadors and diplomats to Burgenland. The focus of the event was on progress in the field of renewable energies and sustainable development.
September 15, 2024
New Deputy Director at the Austrian Centre for Peace
Eva Huber has recently been appointed as the new deputy director of the Austrian Centre for Peace (ACP), succeeding Lukas Wank, who has left the institute to pursue new endeavors. The appointment of Huber to the ACP is a noteworthy development in the organization's ongoing efforts to promote peace, justice, and human rights worldwide.
May 3, 2023
Worldwide Awards for Austria's Wines
In international trade magazines and at renowned wine competitions, Austrian wines generated enthusiastic voices and won top ratings, gold medals and coveted trophies.
August 9, 2022
Viennese Diplomats Visited Governor Doskozil in Burgenland
Governor Hans Peter Doskozil received ambassadors of foreign representative authorities at the Martinsschlössel in Donnerskirchen in the Austrian province of Burgenland.
June 15, 2022
Austria's Population will Exceed Nine Million this Year
Austria's population is nearing nine million and should reach this mark sometime in 2022. Read more about Austria's recent population increase.
February 16, 2022
Verdi's Nabucco to Be Performed at the "Oper im Steinbruch" in Summer 2022
The popular opera "Nabucco" will be returning to "Oper im Steinbruch" in the Summer of 2022. Learn more about the upcoming opera and how to reserve your tickets.
November 26, 2021
Covid-19 in Austria: Eastern Austria Extends Lockdown
Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland have decided to extended the current lockdown until April 18. After discussions with experts and Austria's government, an extension of initially planned "Easter rest" was announced, because of the critical situation in the intensive care units in eastern Austria.
April 7, 2021
Covid-19 in Austria: Lower Austria and Burgenland Extend Easter Lockdown
The "Easter rest" has now also been extended in the provinces Lower Austria and Burgenland until April 11. After Vienna, the two provinces have decided to prolong the lockdown until a week after Easter. The applicable rules for the eastern region of Austria include a 24 hour curfew, closure of the retail sector as well as closure of body-related services and cultural institutions.
April 1, 2021
Burgenland to Be Pilot-Province for Courses on Values for Refugees
On the sidelines of a conference of experts on Integration of Austria's regional governments in Eisenstadt, Sebastian Kurz and Norbert Darabos announced a workshop cooperation between the Austrian Integration Fund (AIF) and the Federal Province of Burgenland: the AIF will offer workshops on integration for refugees and immigrants.
December 15, 2015
Burgenland Holding Improves Results
The subsidiary of the Austrian energy supplier EVN is still in the red.
February 9, 2012
Coca Cola Closes Viennese Site
For cost reasons, the U.S. soft drink producer shifts production from Vienna to Burgenland. 80 employees will be laid off.
February 2, 2012
RLB Burgenland Records Rise in Profits
The regional bank´s operating profit was up by 9.8% to € 53m. RLB Burgenland´s total assets grew by 5.3% to € 6.3bn.
February 2, 2012
Bewag Achieved Turnaround
The regional energy provider Bewag turns back to the profit zone. In 2011, CEO Michael Gerbavsits expects a double-digit million figure in profits.
October 3, 2011
Lenzing Group: Capacity expansion completed at the Heiligenkreuz/Burgenland plant
The Lenzing Group has successfully completed its capacity expansion drive initiated three years ago at the fiber production facility located in Heiligenkreuz (Burgenland, Austria).
September 7, 2011
Blue Chip Energy Filed for Insolvency
The solar cell producer has abandoned production today. Asian investors are said to be interested in an acquisition of the Burgenland-based company.
July 21, 2011
Concerns about "Eurovegas"
The Austrian-American project for the construction of Europe's largest casino meets increasing opposition.
March 16, 2011
Austria's Public Debt Ratio Increases to over 80%
By including again non-active budget items, which are no longer allowed under EU law, debts of the Republic of Austria increase dramatically.
March 8, 2011
Decreasing Wine Production in Austria
According to Statistics Austria's wine harvest survey 2010, a wine production of 1 737 500 hl was achieved, produced on an area of 43 700 ha (-3% to 2009).
March 5, 2011
Telekom Austria Stands Before a Purchase in Croatia
The Burgenland energy operator Bewag might divest itself in future from its Croatian telecommunications subsidiary.
February 12, 2011
Sales Increase for Waldquelle
The Austrian-Czech mineral water producer increased its sales moderately in 2010. The market share increases continuously.
February 11, 2011
RLB Burgenland’s Profits Increase
Burgenland's regional bank recorded an operating profit of € 49m for 2010, which represents a slight improvement compared with 2009.
February 4, 2011
Changes in Board of Bewag have been Completed
The energy supplier from Burgenland gets a new board after a seven-week long call for tenders.
December 22, 2010
Study: Austrian Thermal Market Saturated
The regional management Burgenland has commissioned a study on the regional thermae. The offer is currently exceeding the demand.
November 19, 2010
Change of Leadership at Bewag?
According to reports, there are plans for a premature replacement of the board at the power company from Burgenland.
November 3, 2010
MAGNA: Still No Battery Plant in Burgenland
All efforts towards the establishment of the plant seem in vain so far, although the prospects for success seemed quite good recently.
October 18, 2010
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