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Arab Chambers’ Day at the Austrian Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
The event "Arab Chambers' Day" at the Austrian Pavilion at Expo Dubai 2020 provided an opportunity for Emirati, Arab and Austrian delegates to meet and become acquainted with leading Austrian companies. Find out more about the event and which senior Arab and Austrian officials and delegations attended.
April 5, 2022
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Arab Chambers' Day at Austrian Pavilion at Expo Dubai
The event "Arab Chambers' Day" at the Austrian Pavilion at Expo Dubai 2020 will provide an opportunity for Emirati, Arab and Austrian delegates to meet and become acquainted with leading Austrian companies. Find out more about the event.
March 18, 2022
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Meet the New Ambassadors of the UAE, North Macedonia, Libya, Indonesia, Peru and Laos to Austria
The new Ambassadors of the United Arab Emirates (H.E. Mr. Hamad Ali Mohammed Subaih Alkaabi), North Macedonia (H.E. Mr. Osvit Rosoklija), Libya (H.E. Mr. Osama Abduljalil Ahmed Abdulhadi), Indonesia (H.E. Mr. Damos Dumoli Agusman), Peru (H.E. Mr. Luis Alberto Campana Boluarte), and Laos (H.E. Mr. Khonepheng Thammavong) to Austria presented their credentials to President Van der Bellen. Learn more about these new ambassadors.
March 16, 2022
After the African Union Summit: Austria Provides €5 Million in Total to Alleviate Migration Pressure
Following the 6th European Union - African Union Summit, Austria announced that it would provide € 5 million in humanitarian aid to Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Tunisia. Read about Austria's efforts to alleviate some of the migration pressure caused by conflicts in Africa.
February 18, 2022
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Brussels: Schallenberg Attends Ukraine Crisis Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers
Foreign Minister Schallenberg attended a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels. The meeting, which U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also attended virtually, focused on the ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine. Read about the meeting and watch an interview with Foreign Minister Schallenberg.
January 26, 2022
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.
February 11, 2015 · Updated: December 11, 2021; 08:12
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Additional Millions for the Fight Against Terrorism, Armed Conflict, and the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Austrian government has decided to provide millions of euros to help Tunisia, Libya, Palestine, and Jordan deal with the humanitarian crises they are facing. Read how this aid will be allocated and why Austria believes it is necessary.
December 3, 2021
Foreign Minister Linhart's Inaugural Visit to the EU Foreign Affairs Council
Foreign Minister Linhart recently traveled to Luxembourg for his first meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council. In a meeting with the other foreign ministers from the EU, they discussed various issues, including the EU's Eastern Partnership and the war in Ethiopia. Linhart also met with Libyan Foreign Minister Najla El Mangoush during his visit. Read about Linhart's trip and what was discussed in the meetings, and watch Linhart's interview outside the event.
October 19, 2021
Malta and Austria Demand Peace for Libya
At a bilateral meeting between the Maltese Foreign Minister Evarist Bartolo and his Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg in Malta, both politicians spoke out in favor of increased support for the Libyan population that has long suffered from the hostile situation in the North African country.
June 15, 2021
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Israel Flag Hoisting Crisis: Protest of Arab Ambassadors in Austria
All 17 ambassadors of Arab states accredited in Vienna protest against the raising of the Israeli flag on the roofs of the Austrian Federal Chancellery and the Austrian Foreign Ministry.
May 27, 2021
Libya's Foreign Minister Holds Talk with Schallenberg
The Foreign Minister of Libya's transitional government, Najla El Mangoush, had a telephone conversation with Austrian counterpart Alexander Schallenberg. In the talk, Libya's Foreign Minister expressed her optimism for the future developments in Libya, while Schallenberg assured her of the EU's continued support for the country.
March 26, 2021
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Influential OPEC Fund Celebrates 45th Anniversary
The Vienna-based OPEC Fund for International Development marks its 45th anniversary today. Since inception in 1976 by the Member States of OPEC, the multilateral development finance institution has approved more than US$25 billion in essential financing for 135 partner countries.
January 28, 2021
Schallenberg at Council of EU Foreign Ministers
The EU Foreign Ministers met in Brussels to discuss current issues such as developments in Belarus and Libya. Austria's Foreign Minister Schallenberg demands a "strong signal" from the EU towards the Belarusian government.
September 22, 2020
Start of Arab-Austrian Cultural Season 2020
The Arab-Austrian Cultural Season 2020 will be carried out under the motto “Austria and Arab Countries: A Cultural Partnership And An Extended History” has officially started.
March 9, 2020
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Austria's Blockade of the Libya Mission "Sophia"
The EU foreign ministers have reached a basic consensus for a military mission to monitor the UN arms embargo on Libya. The EU naval operation "Sophia" in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya, however, will be terminated, Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg said in a statement after the Foreign Affairs Council meeting.
February 18, 2020
Nuclear Safety: Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Power are Major Challenges
The international community currently faces numerous challenges in the field of nuclear safety. At the ICONS - International Conference on Nuclear Security Conference of the IAEA in Vienna, these issues were discussed at policymaker level.
February 13, 2020
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Vienna Welcomes New Ambassadors from Australia, Israel, UAE, Kenya, Cuba and Libya
Recently Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen welcomed the six newly accredited Ambassadors of the United Arab Emirates, the Commonwealth of Australia, the State of Israel, the Republic of Kenya, the Republic of Cuba and the State of Libya to Austria to the Presidential Chancellery of the Vienna Imperial Palace for the presentation of their letters of accreditation.
December 3, 2019
Meet the New Ambassador of the State of Libya to Austria, H.E. Mr. Jalal E. A. Alashi
The new Ambassador of the State of Libya to Austria, H.E. Mr. Jalal E. A. Alashi presented Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen with his letter of accreditation at the Vienna Hofburg.
December 3, 2019
Karin Kneissl at the Foreign Affairs Council - Khashoggi, Libya, Venezuela and the Eastern Partnership
Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl met with Federica Mogherini and the other EU Foreign Ministers at the Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg to discuss the situation in Libya, migration issues, the EU's Eastern Partnership, and the case of the missing Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
October 16, 2018
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OPEC in Vienna Decides to Keep Production Unchanged
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) today hosted its 167th Meeting of the OPEC Conference at the OPEC Secretariat in Vienna. Participants included OPEC Heads of Delegation and the Secretary General. There were some expectations that the production goal of 30 million barrels a day could move higher. However, the key issue the market was looking for will remain at 30 million barrels a day.
June 5, 2015
OPEC Member Countries Discuss Global Petroleum Development Strategies in Vienna
The 6th OPEC International Seminar, with the theme "Petroleum - An Engine for Global Development", aims to build on the previous events from the past decade. It is currently taking place at the Imperial Hofburg Palace in Vienna. The Seminar intends to underpin OPEC’s commitment to stabilize the international oil market by promoting cooperation and dialogue with stakeholders around the world.
June 3, 2015
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OMV: Problems in Libya Slow Down Production
The total production of OMV in the second quarter of 2013 has decreased compared to the same period of time in the previous year and the first quarter of the current year.
July 24, 2013
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VBAG to Sell Malta Affiliate
VBAG is going to sell its small Malta subsidiary in the course of the EU downsizing program which the banking institute has commited to.
March 23, 2013
Strabag to Return to Libya
Because of the war in 2011, the Austrian construction group withdrew from Libya. In total, 1,500 workers were employed in Libya.
February 23, 2013
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OMV to Expand Production
Until 2016, the Austrian gas and oil group intends to enhance the daily production up to 350,000 barrels.
November 22, 2012
OMV: Libyan Output at Pre-War Level
The Austrian oil company could increase its oil production in the second quarter. OMV has to register extraordinary expenses of € 170m.
July 20, 2012
OMV Resumes Production Works in Yemen
The Austrian oil and gas group may get oil from Yemen soon. In Bulgaria, OMV participates in exploitation works.
July 17, 2012
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Libya: Austrian Companies Face Losses of € 200m
Since the attacks against Libya in 2011, the damage for Austrian companies operating in Libya total € 200m. Major projects had to be postponed.
July 4, 2012
„Nabucco Will Die A Hundred Times“
OMV´s CEO Gerhard Roiss promotes the new „Nabucco West“ project and underlines the high probability of success.
June 14, 2012
Austrian Enterprises Participate in Reconstruction in Libya
AWO Austria initiated a market sounding journey to Tripoli. “Enterprises must be at the face before the rush begins.”
May 22, 2012
OMV Raises Production
Due to the economic recovery in Libya, the Austrian oil and gas group OMV increased Oil production.
April 24, 2012
AUA to Withdraw from Mumbai
Due to the increasing price pressure, Austrian Airlines has to focus on new markets. New target markets are Eastern Europe and the Middle East region.
February 13, 2012
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Rising Production at OMV
Due to the resumption of works in Libya, the Austrian oil and gas group announces rising production volumes and slightly improving refining margins.
February 3, 2012
Asamer Returns to Libya
The Austrian manufacturer of building material aims for catching up the lost year 2011 in Libya.
January 23, 2012
OMV: Libyan Oil Production at 60% of Pre-War Level
The Austrian OMV produces 19,000 barrels per day in Libya. Production can be improved steadily. A Romanian refinery will be sold to the Romanian state.
January 13, 2012
OMV Raises Oil Production in Libya
The Austrian oil and gas company OMV receives already about 50% of the pre-war volume. However, a full recovery will need another twelve months.
December 3, 2011
OMV’s Shale Gas Test Drilling Will Cost € 130m
The Austrian energy group sees a 20 percent chance of success for production at the Lower Austrian gas field that was discovered last month.
December 2, 2011
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Austrian Companies Return to Libya
OMV and Asamer have already resumed business, while Strabag is still evaluating damages.
November 30, 2011
Strabag Increased Revenue and Earnings after Nine Months
Revenue of the Austrian construction group was up by 9%. EBIT stood at € 208m – 8% higher than in 2010.
November 30, 2011
OMV’s Performance Still Impacted by Libyan Production Shortfalls
The Austrian oil and gas company reported strong results for the first nine months of the year. Group EBIT was up by 11% year-on-year.
November 9, 2011
OMV to Resume Oil Production in Libya
The Austrian oil corporation had to abandon oil production in Libya at the beginning of the year. Now, OMV wants to continue its operations.
October 10, 2011
OMV Buys 500,000 Barrels of Condensate in Libya
It is the first supply from the war-torn country for the Austrian oil and gas group since March.
September 22, 2011
OMV Affected by Sanctions against Syria
The Austrian oil and gas company does not have a local production but buys 7% of its oil supplies from the Arabic country.
August 29, 2011
Austrian Companies Hope for Quick Return to Libya
In view of the approaching end of the Gaddafi regime Austrian companies start preparations for an early return to the North African country.
August 22, 2011
Strabag: No Early Comeback in Libya
The Austrian construction company had to stop projects worth € 350m, which resulted in a decrease in business backlog by 3% to € 15.2bn.
June 10, 2011
Every second Company Concerned by Crisis in Libya and Japan
According to a survey in Upper Austria, 46% of the companies are concerned by the rise in commodity and energy prices or by supply bottlenecks in the electronic industry.
April 23, 2011
OMV: German Refinery to be Converted
Because of the failures of Libyan oil imports, the OMV refinery at Burghausen is converted to alternative crudes.
April 19, 2011
OMV: Low Production in Libya
Production of the Austrian energy group is likely to amount to only a quarter of the normal level.
March 23, 2011
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