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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
Warimpex Announces Results of Q1-Q3 2010
Upward trend continues in the third quarter of 2010: Sales up by 21 percent.
November 17, 2010
Nabucco: First Deliveries Before Year-End
While sharp criticism of the pipeline project is heard again from Moscow, there is optimism at Nabucco.
November 9, 2010
Strabag Intensifies Russian Business
Deripaska´s Rasperia repurchases 17 percent of STRABAG. In addition, Strabag acquires a 26 % stake in Russian construction company and signs a € 350 million contract.
November 8, 2010
AUA Flights to Russia Secured
While the problem of AUA landing rights in Russia has been solved for Lufthansa until March, Austria is being accused of breach of contract by the European Commission.
October 29, 2010
AUA Flight Rights in Russia: EU Proceedings Against Austria
Due to the so far preferential treatment of Austrian Airlines in Russia, Austria is now accused by the European Commission of breach of contract.
October 27, 2010
Deripaska Again at Strabag
After Deripaska’s decision, and successful talks with Strabag boss Haselsteiner, the Russian oligarch is a partner in the construction group again.
October 25, 2010
Major Project for Siemens Austria in Georgia
Siemens Austria is involved in a project to develop the electricity industry in Georgia. The infrastructure project will act as a bridge between Russia and Turkey.
October 22, 2010
Booming Tourism: Aeroflot Pressure on Austria's Airports
New routes of Aeroflot subsidiaries to Austria are created due to the growing flow of Russian guests.
October 20, 2010
AUA: Licenses in Russia Expire
Austrian Airlines are worried about the landing and overflying rights in Russia. If there is no extension, there is a threat of higher costs.
October 20, 2010
Supervision of Banks: Austria and Russia Intensify Cooperation
A Memorandum of Understanding just signed facilitates cooperation in banking supervision between the two countries.
October 18, 2010
Russian Machines: Siegfried Wolf Obtains a Stake and Receives Clear Voting Rights
Siegfried Wolf, one of the two former top executives of Magna International not only changes over (as reported) to Oleg Deripaska's “Basic Element” company, but will also have a stake in it.
September 29, 2010
Magna International - Openings of New Plants in St. Petersburg Area
Magna International Inc., the world’s most diverse automotive supplier, announced today the opening of three facilities in the St. Petersburg, Russia, area.
September 23, 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
Russian Fund Accuses RZB of Money Laundering
The Russian fund Hermitage Capital, which has been at loggerheads with the Russian authorities for years owing to a major tax fraud case, now accuses the Raiffeisen Zentralbank (RZB) for having aided and abetted the money laundering.
September 14, 2010
Russians buy Klausner
The financially ailing Tyrolean Wood Company Klausner has sold two of their last four German plants to the Russian competitors Ilim Timber.
August 25, 2010
Strabag sells joint venture share to Sberbank
Strabag sold its 49 percent share of the housing-development joint venture to the Russian Sberbank.
August 23, 2010
Telekom Austria's verifies sale to Russian MTS
Telekom Austria (TA) checks on behalf of the Finance Ministry its own sale to the Russian telecom company MTS.
July 20, 2010
C.A.T. Oil AG wins two hydraulic fracturing tenders in Western Siberia
C.A.T. oil AG, one of the leading providers of oil and gas field services in Russia and Kazakhstan, has been announced as the winner of two tenders for hydraulic fracturing services in Western Siberia.
July 5, 2010
C.A.T. Oil AG further improves profitability and earnings under abnormally harsh weather conditions
C.A.T. oil AG (O2C, ISIN: AT0000A00Y78), one of the leading providers of oil and gas field services in Russia and Kazakhstan, today has published its results for the first quarter 2010.
May 31, 2010
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