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Corona Package of EUR 500 Mio to Relief the Catering Industry
The Austrian coalition government today introduced a bill in the National Council that specifies the tax relief for the catering and restaurant industry. The tax on sparkling wine will fall and the value added tax on non-alcoholic beverages will be reduced.
May 13, 2020
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City of Vienna Gives Away 40 Million Euros for Gastronomy Consumption
This is how the second wave of the coronavirus will be boosted. After two months of corona lockdown, the gastronomy industry is opening up again this Friday, May 15. In order to boost the new start of coffee houses, pubs and restaurants, the City of Vienna is "giving" the 950,000 Viennese households gastronomy vouchers worth 25 or 50 euros (depending on the size of the household). Mayor Michael Ludwig (of the Social Democratic Party of Austria) declared on Wednesday "Yes, we can afford it!
May 13, 2020
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Burger King Austria Acquires Rosenberger Motorway Restaurants
The Austrian franchisee TQSR of the US fast food chain Burger King has purchased 100% of the shares in Rosenberger Restaurant GmbH, which is currently undergoing restructuring, and is financing the 20% quota offered to creditors in the restructuring plan. The transaction value for the 14 Rosenberger Restaurant locations, including the net financial liabilities assumed, amounts to approximately EUR 9 million.
February 27, 2019
IAEA Laboratories in Seibersdorf - A Hub of Scientific Excellence
The laboratories of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) are located in the town of Seibersdorf, where scientists carry out unique work in support of global peace and development. Located 35 kilometres south of Vienna, the 10 laboratories play an important role in the IAEA’s activities in the areas of nuclear verification, food and agriculture, human health, industrial applications and the environment. Recently Austrian President Van der Bellen paid a visit to Seibersdorf.
October 16, 2018
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VieVinum 2018: International Wine Festival at the Vienna Hofburg
Once again, the VieVinum attracts 800 international trade visitors and an audience of around 15,000 and transforms the Vienna Imperial Palace into a vibrant place of good wine.
May 25, 2018
Serbia: Moderate Economic Growth in 2013
According to the release of the Serbian Statistical Office, GDP is estimated to have grown 2.4% in 2013.
January 2, 2014
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Mitterlehner: “2014 Will Become Significantly Better“
Austrian Minister for Economy Reinhold Mitterlehner considers the Austrian economy to be in a spirit of optimism as an upturn in Europe has become evident. According to him, 2014 is supposed to become “significantly better” than 2013.
October 17, 2013
Trade in Austria Has Increased Since Opening of CESEE Market
Today the Austrian Institute for Economic Research (Wifo) published the “Analysis of the Austrian Balance of Trade“ on behalf of the Economic Ministry.
October 10, 2013
Eurozone: Inflation Drops to 1.1 Percent
According to first estimates by Eurostat, the Eurozone shows the lowest inflation rate in more than a year. Only twelve months ago the inflation rate was at 2.7 percent.
September 30, 2013
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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
Romania: West Region to Catch Up Economically
Romania's West Region aims to catch up with its more developed peers in the European Union.
September 9, 2013
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Russia Blocks Imports from Ukraine
Kyiv demands to immediately remove bureaucratic obstacles.
August 16, 2013
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
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Romania: Drop of VAT on Bread and Baked Goods
Around 70 percent of Romanian bread and baked goods are sold on the black market. A drop in VAT is supposed to change that.
July 31, 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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Mitterlehner: Romania Offers New Chances for Austrian Economy
Austrian Economy Minister Reinhold Mitterlehner met his Romanian counterpart Varujan Vosganian in Vienna.
June 25, 2013
US: Active Investor in Romania
US companies remained active investors in Romania last year. Particulary the IT sector, automotive industry and oil/gas sector are increasingly strengthening their local position. Foreign direct investments from the US came at more than $ 1bn.
June 24, 2013
Croatia: Agrokor Becomes Biggest Retailer in SEE
After the take-over of Slovenian chain of retail stores Mercator, Croatian corporation Agrokor employs 60,000 persons in the region of former Yugoslavia.
June 18, 2013
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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
It is the ninth sale attempt for Slovenian trade chain Mercator today, but it could be finally sealed. Croatian corporation Agrokor is the interested party. A dozen owners will decide about the retail chain’s fate.
June 14, 2013
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Agrana to Open New Wheat Starch Plant
Agrana opens wheat starch plant at site in Pischelsdorf | Lower Austria
June 12, 2013
Marihart President of CEFS
CEO Johann Marihart elected President of the European Association of Sugar Producers (CEFS) for a further three years.
June 12, 2013
Red Bull: Austria’s Most Valuable Brand
According to the brand ranking “Brandz” by Millward Brown, Apple leads the way. Red Bull comes at 83rd rank before Pepsi and Nescafe.
May 21, 2013
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Austria: Biggest Investor in Serbia
Serbia encourages Austrian enterprises to further invest in Serbian industries.
May 16, 2013
Austria: EU Competition Authority to Search Agrana
The European competition authority has paid a visit to listed starch and sugar producer Agrana in April.
May 15, 2013
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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
Bulgaria: New Coca-Cola Headquarters in Sofia
The world’s largest soft drink producer Coca-Cola is to relocate one of its competence centers from Belgium to Bulgaria.
April 15, 2013
67 % of Estonians Work in Service Sector
According to the data of the 2011 Population and Housing Census (PHC 2011) of Statistics Estonia, 67% of persons employed in Estonia worked in service sector, 29% in industrial sector and only 4% in primary sector.
March 30, 2013
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Slovenia: NLB Gets Own Bad Bank
Slovenia biggest bank, Nova Ljubljanska Banka (NLB), is going to establish its own intern bad bank.
March 28, 2013
Red Bull Sells More Than 5bn Cans Worldwide
Energy drink producer Red Bull was able to increase turnovers by almost 16 %, totaling € 4.93bn.
March 15, 2013
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Slovakia: CPI Remains Constant
In February, compared with January, consumer prices did not change in total. Increase in prices only in Education, Food and Health Industry.
March 14, 2013
Austria: Agrana Looking for New Market Shares in CEE and CESEE
CEO explains why Croatia and Serbia might be interesting settings
February 25, 2013 · Updated: February 25, 2013; 18:53
Czech Republic: Agrofert Takes Over German Bakery Chain Lieken
Barilla, the world’s leading manufacturer of pasta products, announced that it had fixed a deal with the Czech company Agrofert to sell the German baking enterprise, Lieken AG.
February 25, 2013
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Sector Report by Bank Austria: Austria’s Food Industry Stagnates
Weak trends in 2012: output stagnates, sales revenue grows by 3 per cent. Improved outlook for 2013: output may grow slightly. Growth potential driven by strong exports, especially to Eastern Europe.
January 16, 2013
Heineken Shuts Down Viennese Headquarters
The Dutch beer producer shifts its CEE-headquarters from Vienna to Amsterdam.
January 14, 2013
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Agrana: Substantial Increase in Net Profits
In the first half of 2012|13, AGRANA significantly grew both revenue (by 24.8% to € 1,603.1 million) and pre-exceptionals operating profit (by 20.6% to € 142.5 million).
October 11, 2012
Red Bull: Massive Increase in Profits
The Austrian-Thai energy producer could improve its net income by 40% to € 311.2m.
October 8, 2012
Red Bull: Difficulties in Italy
The Austrian energy drink producer faces examinations by the Italian Competition Authority.
August 13, 2012
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Agrana Posts Strong Results
The Austrian sugar and starch company announced its results for first quarter of 2012|13 (ended 31 May 2012): sound business performance is sustained in first three months.
July 12, 2012
Substantial Increase in Dividends at Agrana
Agrana´s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting approves a dividend increase and appoints members to the Supervisory Board.
July 2, 2012
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“Market Place Austria 2012” on 3rd October in Vienna
"Marketplace Austria" gives buyers from all over the world unique opportunity to meet Austrian suppliers and producers from the food and drinks sector and to find new business partners.
June 25, 2012
Agrana Opens 2012|13 With Strong First Quarter
The Austrian sugar and starch producer could increase sales by 26.4%. Operating profits rose by 15%.
June 25, 2012
Leipnik-Lundenburger May Go Public
The new CEO of Raiffeisen Holding Erwin Hameseder considers privatizing the food company. There would be other privatization candidates in the renewable energy sector.
June 22, 2012
Management of New Joint Venture Ybbstaler Agrana Juice Appointed
Following the closing of the joint venture deal between Agrana Juice Holding GmbH and Ybbstaler Fruit Austria GmbH, the management team of the new company has now been appointed.
June 1, 2012
Declining Sales at Ottakringer
The Austrian beer and mineral water producer faces a shrinking market in the first quarter of 2012. Sales fell by 8.9%.
May 16, 2012
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Red Bull Still Waits for China
The Austrian energy drink producer aims to enter the Chinese market but still waits for the approval by Chinese authorities.
May 16, 2012
Record Results at Agrana
The Austrian sugar and starch company could raise revenues and earnings significantly. The dividend increases to € 3.60 per share. A moderate increase in revenue is expected.
May 15, 2012
Schlumberger Wants to Raise Exports
The Austrian producer of sparkling wine wants to reach an export quota of 50%.
May 12, 2012
Manner: Decent Growth Rates
The Vienna-listed food producer recorded a rise in revenues of 3.7% in the first three months of 2012.
May 12, 2012
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