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Russia: Gazprom Looking for Alternative Markets

After 40 years of a surge in revenues, Russian energy giant Gazprom has to face turbulent times in Europe.
June 3, 2013


Hypo: Contract Could Be Signed Today

Today the Austrian affiliate of Hypo Group could be transferred to the property of Indian Srei Group. The company is a fast-growing listed enterprise with around 30,000 clients.
May 31, 2013


Rosneft to Take Over Itera

According to a newspaper report, Rosneft intends to take over Russia’s second biggest gas supplier Itera for around € 2.3bn.
May 28, 2013


Czech Republic: Russia to Offer Significant Investments in Return for Temelin Tender

Czech Prime Minister Necas emphasized on the transparency of the decision.
May 28, 2013


Serbia to Receive Russian Support in South Stream Project

Russia to provide € 1.7bn for construction of South Stream gas pipeline project in Serbia.
May 27, 2013


Russia As Big Disappointment for Strabag-CEO

Austrian construction company Strabag has hoped to have gained substantial foodhold in the Russian market by now.
May 27, 2013


Voestalpine Hopes for Participation in South Stream Project

CEO Eder announced the Austrian Steel Manufacturer was leading “intensive” talks with Russian energy company Gazprom.
May 16, 2013


Ukraine and Poland Could Be Future Leaders in Shale Gas Production

Management consultant enterprise A. T. Kearney regards Poland and Ukraine as the future European leaders in the productin of shale gas.
May 15, 2013


Russian’s Policy on Belarus: Support As a Means of Subordination

Despite the conflicts and frictions in their bilateral relations, Russia has for years regularly invested in Belarus, according to the Centre of Eastern Studies.
May 13, 2013


Gazpromneft-Aero Signed Major Contract With Turkish Airlines

Gazpromneft-Aero signed a long-term contract with the Turkish airline transport company to refuel all flights.
May 8, 2013


Slovenia: South Stream Gas Pipeline Project to Get National Priority Status?

Russia urges Slovenia to give the South Stream gas pipeline project national priority status.
May 6, 2013


Austria: EVN Results Expected to Be Below Estimates

EVN specifies expected consolidated Group net profit as of 09/30/2013
May 2, 2013


Sberbank: New Head of SME Business

Sberbank Europe AG appointed Csongor Németh as new Head of SME business
May 2, 2013


Joint Energy Diversification Plans for Ukraine and EU

Ukraine and EU share Energy Diversification Plans - Energy Community Official.
April 30, 2013


Rosneft: Ambitious Plans

Russion oil producer intends to increase its shareholder value by 60 % in the next two years.
April 26, 2013


Poland: Audit at Oil and Gas Company PGNiG

Poland’s new Treasury Minister Wlodzimierz Karpinski announced on Wednesday to carry out an urgent audit at Polish state-controlled oil and natural gas company PGNiG.
April 25, 2013


Czech Republic: New Rounds of Negotiations for Temelin Tender

Czech power provider CEZ has started another round of talks with bidders in the offer to extend the Temelin nuclear power plant in southern Bohemia.
April 24, 2013


Serbia: Telekom Srbija to Be Privatized

According to reports by the media, the Serbian government wants to take another try to privatize Telekom Srbija.
April 23, 2013


Putin: Stimulus Package for Russian Economy

Because of the present stagnation Putin demands a stimulus package for Russian economy.
April 22, 2013


Former Polish President: “EU Needs Ukraine”

In an interview with Polish news magazine Wprost, former Polish president Aleksandar Kwasniewski explains that in the future, the EU will need Ukraine.
April 22, 2013


EU Countries to Use Ukrainian Gas Storage Facilities

EU Countries Show Interest in Ukraine’s Gas Transportation System
April 19, 2013


Sberbank Europe AG Appoints Igor Strehl to Management Board

Igor Strehl moves from Management Board of VTB Bank to Sberbank Europe.
April 19, 2013


Bulgaria: FDI Increased by € 40.3m

Largest investments from Greece (€ 9.4m). Austria ranks 4th (€ 6.1m) in investors.
April 18, 2013


Czech Republic and Russia to Enhance Economic Relations

Minister of Industry and Trade Martin Kuba supported deepening of economic relations with Tatarstan. The cooperation with Russian regions is very important for the Czech Republic.
April 16, 2013


Eurozone: Trade Surplus € 1.3bn Y/Y

Euro area international trade in goods surplus € 10.4 bn
April 15, 2013


Russia: Most Important Future Market for Opel

Head of General Motors, Dan Akerson, regards Russia as the most important future market for Opel.
April 15, 2013


Cyprus Grants Damaged Foreign Investors Citizenship

Instead of the so-far € 10bn, investors now only have to endow € 3bn in order to obtain the Cyprian citizenship.
April 15, 2013


Cyprus: Bail-Out Package More Expensive Than Thought

The aid-money needed increases from € 17.5bn to € 23bn, according to Cyprian government.
April 11, 2013


Serbia: Vucic „Deeply Disappointed“

Serbian First Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic has given up hope for a new date in June for the beginning of EU accession negotiations. Russian Prime Minister Medvedev expressed support.
April 11, 2013


Russia: Kalashnikov-Producer Izhmash Suspected of Embezzlement

A former General Director is suspected of having transferred securities beyond their value. A lawsuit based on corruption allegations was filed against a former Deputy Agriculture Minister.
April 11, 2013


Poland: Protests At Day of Commemoration

Protesters assembled in Warsaw yesterday to demonstrate against the Russian government that still has not released the evidence
April 10, 2013


Estonia and Russia to Enhance Relations

At a meeting on April 5 in St. Petersburg, Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip and his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev focused on the chance of reinforcing cooperations.
April 9, 2013


Gazprom to Be Joined By Shell

Russian energy giant Gazprom and British-Dutch oil producer Shell announced cooperation.
April 9, 2013


Russia to Contribute to Cyprus Aid-Package

President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia will contribute to rescue-package for Cyprus.
April 8, 2013


Russia: Economic Growth Below Expectations

The Russian economy is flatlining. The government and the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) blame each other for the current state of affairs.
April 8, 2013


Eder: Future of Voestalpine and Steel Manufacturing Industry

In an interview CEO of voestalpine, Wolfgang Eder explains the current situation on the steel market and points out that mass products will come from CESEE countries in the future.
April 4, 2013


Russia: Refinancing Rate Expected to Be Cut

The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) estimates inflation risks higher than a slow economic growth. However, the refinancing rate is expected to be lowered soon.
April 3, 2013


Gazprom to Absorb Romanian Bunkering Operator

Gazprom affiliate Neft Marine Bunker LLC has acquired Romanian Marine Bunker Balkan.
April 3, 2013


European Banks Leaving CESEE Countries

Two banks from EU member state countries Sweden and Italy have announced withdraw from their holdings in Hungary, Russia and Ukraine.
April 2, 2013


Green’s Fear of Russian Black Money in Austria

Once more, the Austrian Greens insist on a reform of the bank secrecy.
April 2, 2013


Cyprus: Finance Minister Steps Down

According to reports by the media, Finance Minister of Cyprus, Michael Sarris will be replaced.
April 2, 2013


Cyprus: No Bank Run

The feared bank-run after the almost two-weeks long closing of the banks in Cyprus has not occured.
March 29, 2013


Czech Republic: Gazprom to Build New Gas Storage Tanks

Gazprom and MND Group are going to invest € 100m in a gas storage facility near the Austrian border.
March 26, 2013


Medvedev Vexed Over EU

In case the government will not come to conclusion how to generate the required money (€ 5.8bn), the ECB will cut off the money supply for Cyprus’ ramshackle banks.
March 25, 2013


Russia Wants Berezovsky’s Heritage

After the death of Kremlin critic Boris Berezovsky, Russia wants to grab the former entreprenuer’s assets.
March 25, 2013


Cyprus: Votes on Mandatory Levy

In case the government will not come to conclusion how to generate the required money (€ 5.8bn), the ECB will cut off the money supply for Cyprus’ ramshackle banks.
March 23, 2013


Exiled Russian Tycoon Boris Berezovsky Found Dead

Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky has died, it was reported today. The exiled businessman, who last year lost a multibillion-pound High Court fight with Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich, was found dead at his home in Surrey.
March 23, 2013


Russia Enhances Oil Supply to China

Experts describe the dealings as a community of purpose rather than a sign of improved relations.
March 23, 2013


Cyprus: Negotiations About “Plan B“ Today

After days of negotiations in Moscow, Cyprian Finance Minister had to return empty-handed. Talks about “plan B” will continue today.
March 22, 2013