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Novomatic Returns to Russia
The Austrian gaming machine manufacturer intends to cooperate with a Russian casino operator after it had to pull out of the country in 2009.
May 23, 2011
Austrian Companies Are Looking for Opportunities in Russia
A delegation of 140 people pursues contacts with potential partners during the state visit of President Fischer. The country’s economy is predicted to grow by 4% in 2011.
May 19, 2011
Major Contract for FMW
The Austrian industrial plant manufacturer wins a contract worth € 80m with one of Russia’s leading mining and metallurgical companies. Revenue already doubled to € 65m last year.
May 16, 2011
Immofinanz Closes Acquisition in Moscow
The Austrian real estate group takes over 100% of the GoodZone.
May 11, 2011
Immofinanz Strives for Presence in Russia
The Austrian real estate group plans to expand its activities further through the purchase of shopping centers in Moscow.
May 3, 2011
Tondach Gleinstätten is Awarded Exclusive Contract in Russia
Tondach Gleinstätten AG is awarded the contract for the supply of roofing materials for the Olympic project "Sochi 2014”
May 3, 2011
Eastern Europe as Growing Market for Austrian Wine Exports
Around 80% of the Austrian wine exports are going to Germany. However, growth rates in Russia and Poland are surprisingly high.
April 23, 2011
Russia is a New Promising Market for Kapsch
The Austrian technology group has reaped its first contract in Russia. The market has great potential, according to sources from Kapsch.
April 12, 2011
Mitterlehner: New Modernization Partnership Concluded with Russia
Minister of Economy: Investment opportunities for companies boost exports to Russia: innovations and new technologies as growth drivers.
April 1, 2011
VIG Leaves Russia
The Austrian Vienna Insurance Group accepts the offer to sell its Russian insurance participations.
March 31, 2011
RLB Upper Austria Intends to Grow in Russia
The regional bank Raiffeisenlandesbank Upper Austria (RLB) purchased a 2.95% share in the South Russian Krayinvestbank in Krasnodar.
March 14, 2011
FACC is Considering Going Public in Asia
The Austrian aircraft component manufacturer could soon be listed on the stock exchange in China.
March 11, 2011
Tourism: Trend for High-Price Segment Continues
Austria's tourism industry shows itself satisfied with the current winter season. Guests come increasingly from Eastern Europe.
March 3, 2011
VBI: Purchase by Sberbank is Looming
The sale of the Eastern European holding company of the Austrian ÖVAG is taking shape. Even Chinese investors are interested.
February 25, 2011
Agrana Expands in Russia
The Austrian sugar and starch company invests € 27.6m in fast-growing Russian market.
February 23, 2011
Southstream: Gazprom-OMV Cooperation
OMV and Russian Gazprom will work together on the construction of the Austrian part of the Southstream pipeline.
February 22, 2011
Knill Group Builds Factory in Russia for € 50m
The Austrian construction group records an order over € 50m for the establishment of the first optical fiber plant in Russia.
February 20, 2011
Strabag: Poland as a Replacement for Russia?
Sales of the Austrian construction company in Russia are slow in coming. Instead, other growth regions could be pushed.
February 9, 2011
Business Climate Improves in Eastern Europe
According to the Austrian Kontrollbank (OeKB), the Business Climate Index has risen in Eastern Europe for the seventh consecutive time.
February 9, 2011
150 New Bank Austria Branches in Eastern Europe
The new board of the CEE Division of Bank Austria presented the group's expansion plans for Eastern Europe. By 2015, 900 branches are to be added.
February 9, 2011
Oettinger Increases Pressure on OMV
In an interview with the daily newspaper "Presse", the European Commissioner for Energy considers that OMV must move now regarding Nabucco.
February 4, 2011
Consumption Expenditure of Foreign Tourists Grows
Russian and Chinese tourists are proving to be particularly generous consumers in Austria. Overall sales rose by 23% in 2010.
February 3, 2011
Kapsch TrafficCom with First Contract Award in Russia
The Austrian Kapsch TrafficCom AG announces that its Russian subsidiary has been awarded an order to equip traffic crossings.
February 1, 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
Leitl Welcomes Medvedev's Idea for a European-Russian Economic Area
Closer cooperation between the EU and Russia would "stabilize economic and social development". Austria's foreign trade with Russia is flourishing.
January 28, 2011
Slight Upward Trend in Austrian Tourism
Tourism in 2010: 0.4% more overnights; all-time-high in number of arrivals.
January 27, 2011
Rise in Earnings for Palfinger
The Austrian crane manufacturer records a 29-percent plus in revenues for 2010. For 2011, the company shows an optimistic outlook.
January 25, 2011
Doppelmayr Awarded Major Contract in Sochi
The Austrian Doppelmayr Group has been awarded the contract for a 3S installation (tri-cable ropeway) in the Russian Olympic location of Sochi.
January 20, 2011
Bank Austria: Bank of Moscow is No Longer an Issue
Bank Austria will not submit an offer for the Bank of Moscow, against all market speculations. Instead, it will open its own branches.
January 20, 2011
Austria's Funds Showed a Plus in 2010
2010 was another year of gains for Austrian funds: of 1601 funds, 1464, showed a positive performance.
January 15, 2011
New Charges against Ruttenstorfer
The chairman of Austria's OMV is accused of market manipulation because of an interview.
January 14, 2011
Bank Austria Bids for Bank of Moscow
The UniCredit subsidiary is reported as holding talks with the Bank of Moscow to acquire a 46.5% stake.
January 14, 2011
New Perspectives for Nabucco
The European Commission wants to commit Azerbaijan to supply gas to Europe. This is expected to be done via the Nabucco pipeline.
January 14, 2011
CEE: Raiffeisen Remains Optimistic
The analysts of the Austrian Raiffeisen International Bank give Austria and the CEE good growth prospects. However, there still remain known risks.
January 12, 2011
Rapid Increase in Exports to Emerging Markets
The Austrian export economy can benefit massively from the solid demand from Asian and South American emerging markets.
January 12, 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
ÖVAG: Sales Process of East-holding is Under Way
For the coming year, the Austrian Voksbanken are planning to restructure the Group. A buyer is currently being sought for the East-holding.
December 30, 2010
Tourists from Russia Increase
The number of Russian guests in Austria continues on the rise. A double-digit growth might even be possible again.
December 28, 2010
Austria's Export Economy is Booming
Given the high growth rates in the past year, the Austrian export economy shows itself also optimistic for 2011.
December 22, 2010
WIFI trains Russian leaders
The Austrian Institute for Economic Promotion (WIFI) functions as a partner of the Russian government in the framework of the management training program
December 21, 2010
Russia Reaches for Volksbank International
VBI, the holding company for the Eastern interests of the Österreichischen Volksbanken, is for sale. Russian parties are interested.
December 15, 2010
Bene Still Reports Losses
The Austrian manufacturer of office furniture reports an increase in sales by 10.2% in Q3 2010. Sales in Germany dropped by 18.5%. UK market perfomed well.
December 15, 2010
Strabag Hopes for Projects in Russia
Russia will hold the 2018 World Cup, expected to be the most expensive of all times. Numerous construction projects will be awarded.
December 8, 2010
Trade Between Russia and Austria is Booming
The volume of trade between Austria and Russia has increased by 30%. Innovation and modernization are core issues for both countries.
December 6, 2010
U.S. Sees Money Laundering Activities at Austrian Banks
Wikileaks has published notes of the U.S. Embassy in Vienna. There were allegedly money exchanges between Austrian banks and criminals.
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
It Is Official: Deripaska Is Back at Strabag
Basic Element group exercises the call option for 17 percent stake in Strabag.
December 1, 2010
Encouraging Development of Austrian Tourism
The summer 2010 season ended successfully: the number of guests reached an all-time high record of 17.9 million, 62.5 million overnight stays are the best value since 1995.
November 24, 2010
Tann Paper Opens Factory in Russia
The Upper-Austrian company makes its initial step in Russia. Further investments are possible.
November 23, 2010
Little Progress for Southstream
The Russian energy group Gazprom has difficulties with the Southstream pipeline project. The optimal path has to be found first.
November 18, 2010
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