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Raiffeisen Bank International Acquires 70% of Polbank
The Austrian RBI purchases Polbank for € 490m in cash. Polbank is seen as ideal complement to existing Raiffeisen Bank Polska .
February 4, 2011
Siemens Austria Receives an Order for Poland
The Austrian subsidiary of the German technology group will supply 35 trains worth € 272m of the new Metro-generation "Inspiro" to Poland.
February 3, 2011
Strabag: Russia as Growth Driver
For Hans Peter Haselsteiner, CEO of Austria's largest construction group, Poland and Russia offer the best prospects for expansion
January 28, 2011
New Order in Poland for Kapsch CarrierCom
Kapsch CarrierCom has won the next large order for the deployment of a digital train radio system.
January 28, 2011
Vienna Insurance Group Shows 15% Increase in Profits
Significant plus of Group profit for the year (before taxes) by almost 15 percent to about € 505m. Increase of premiums written by 6.1 percent to € 8.7bn.
January 25, 2011
Slight Decline in Furniture Exports
Austria's furniture industry shows itself cautiously optimistic despite a slight decline in exports and expects production increases.
January 18, 2011
Poland is a Big Opportunity for Austria's Export Economy
The Austrian Economic Chamber sees tremendous opportunities for the local export industry. The construction industry could particularly benefit from the boom in Poland.
January 15, 2011
Polbank: Imminent Decision
The decision for the sales process of Polbank will be announced in the next few days, according to the parent company EFG Eurobank.
January 10, 2011
Bank Tax in Poland?
The Polish government is considering levying taxes on banks already in 2011. From the Austrian perspective, Raiffeisen Bank International would be affected.
January 5, 2011
Structural Change in Austrian Winter Tourism
Despite the current good bookings in Austrian winter tourism, the industry will have to reorient in the long term. Guests may fail to appear soon.
December 31, 2010
Austria's Labor Market Opens
As of May 1, 2011 the German and Austrian labor markets open for the new EU citizens. Romania and Bulgaria will follow suit in 2013.
December 30, 2010
Raiffeisen Negotiates over Polbank
The Austrian Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) negotiates actively for the Polish Polbank.
December 23, 2010
New Project in Poland for Atrium
Atrium strengthens polish portfolio with € 168.5m acquisition of a shopping centre in Warsaw.
December 20, 2010
Strabag Receives Major Project in Poland
Construction of new railway and bus station of Katowice operated by the Austrian building company Strabag.
December 2, 2010
Joint Venture Between Swiss and Austrian Post
The Swiss and the Austrian Post have planned a joint venture to bundle international activities. The EU Commission has now issued its authorization.
December 1, 2010
Austria's Position in the CEE Region Shakes
According to the Roland Berger consultancy agency, Austria receives not only competition in the CEE countries, but the importance of the region also decreases from a global viewpoint.
December 1, 2010
Polbank: Intesa Bids, Raiffeisen Still in the Race
In the battle for the takeover of the Polish private bank Polbank, the Italian Intesa has already placed a bid. No comments are being made by Raiffeisen.
November 25, 2010
Warimpex Announces Results of Q1-Q3 2010
Upward trend continues in the third quarter of 2010: Sales up by 21 percent.
November 17, 2010
Raiffeisen Participates in Bid for Polbank
Raiffeisen International Bank (RBI) tries to get into the act concerning the sale of Polbank. The eighth largest bank in Poland is currently owned by EFG Euro Bank, which is offering its Polish interest for sale.
November 3, 2010
Contract for Kapsch TrafficCom in Poland
The consortium led by Kapsch came out as the best bidder for the implementation of a toll system on Polish motorways. The contract has been signed now.
November 3, 2010
Strabag Expands its Competence in Bridge Building – New Order in Poland
Strabag SE, a large construction company in Central and Eastern Europe, signed an agreement to build a new bridge complex in Toruń, Poland.
October 18, 2010
Coface CEE Top 500 - Poland Largest Number of Companies in CEE
Poland has the largest number of companies in the Central and Eastern Europe Top 500 with 28.4%. Hungary ranks second with 16.6%, overtaking the Czech Republic, which is home for 13.8% of the CEE Top 500.
October 12, 2010
Strabag acquires property und facility management service provider in the Czech Republic
The acquisition of 100% of ECM Facility a.s., Prague garantes the number 5 position in property & facility management in the the Czech Republic.
September 20, 2010
CEE Companies in a Turmoil
According to a study by Deloitte, last year Eastern Europe’s top 500 companies showed a clear decline in sales.
September 14, 2010
Antitrust accusations against Polish subsidiary
The Polish Strabag subsidiary is under investigation for cartel collusion in public tenders.
July 2, 2010