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Game-changing Transformations, Following the Response to COVID-19
A side event sponsored by IIASA and ISC as part of the 75th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), attended among others by H.E. Ban Ki-moon and former President of Ireland H.E. Mary Robinson, addressed the game-changing measures that will help build a more resilient world and summarized key policy insights on how to move forward sustainably.
September 29, 2020
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Elephant Baby Kibali - Schönbrunn Zoo Has a New Star
Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo has just welcomed a baby elephant into the world. The little Kibali was born at Europe’s best zoo. The little elephant measured 90 cm and weighed 90 kg.
August 15, 2019
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Vienna Welcomes New Ambassadors from South Korea, South Africa, Bolivia, Sri Lanka, Morocco and Sierra Leone
On July 10, 2019, Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen welcomed the six newly accredited Ambassadors of South Korea, South Africa, Bolivia, Sri Lanka, Morocco and Sierra Leone to Austria to the Presidential Chancellery of the Vienna Imperial Palace for the presentation of their letters of accreditation.
July 19, 2019
Meet the New Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to Austria: H.E. Mr. Rapulane Sydney Molekane
The new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Africa to Austria, H.E. Mr. Rapulane Molekane presented Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen with his letter of accreditation at the Vienna Hofburg.
July 18, 2019
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South African to Lead Global Research Institute IIASA in Laxenburg near Vienna
Vice Chancellor of South Africa’s University of KwaZulu-Natal, Dr Albert S. van Jaarsveld, has been appointed as Director General and CEO of the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA). Dr. Albert van Jaarsveld has become the eleventh Director General of IIASA on 1 October 2018. He succeeds outgoing Director General Professor Pavel Kabat who became the first Chief Scientist of the United Nation’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
October 1, 2018
Austrian Airlines Celebrates 60th Birthday
Austrian Airlines Österreichische Luftverkehrs Aktiengesellschaft was founded on 31 March 1958. This week, 2,500 guests celebrated the 60th birthday of the red-white-red airline in the hangar at Vienna Schwechat Airport.
May 25, 2018
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Austrian Airlines to Hire 600 New Employees, to Fly to Tokyo and Cape Town
Close to 12.9 million passengers flew with Austria’s national carrier last year, comprising a rise of 12.8 percent compared to the previous year. In 2018 the airline plans the integration of another long-haul aircraft, a Boeing 777-200 jet, in its fleet. It is planned to hire 150 employees just to operate this one new aircraft. In total about 200 pilots, 300 flight attendants and 100 employees in the fields of aircraft maintenance and ground handling will be hired. The additional capacity will enable Austrian Airlines to expand its intercontinental route network to Japan and South Africa.
March 1, 2018
Erdogan Considers Leaving U.N.
Turkey´s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan puts pressure on the United Nations. The representation of the Security Council is not balanced, Erdogan criticizes.
August 26, 2013
KapschTrafficCom Still Struggling in South Africa
The South African government cannot start the project since the state-controlled toll company is already in desperate straits. Further financial aids are not in sight.
July 25, 2013
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Negative Operating Results for Kapsch TrafficCom
Due to delays in two major projects, the Austria toll collection system supplier recorded operating losses in the third quarter of 2011/12. Revenues were up massively.
February 29, 2012
Voestalpine Amends Expansion Plans
The Austrian steel producer intends to use its technologic leadership in the automotive component business for further expansion steps.
February 18, 2012
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Styrian Mining Company Causes Problems for Austrian Banks
The Austrian mining company Decometal has debts reaching € 250m. Now, the company will be restructured. Loans must be extended.
December 28, 2011
KapschTrafficCom to Gain Order from Russia
The Austrian toll collect system supplier expects final announcement on the award of a Russian contract in two weeks.
December 5, 2011
Kapsch TrafficCom Reports Strong Growth
Revenues of the Austrian toll system supplier increased by 90%, EBIT more than doubled in the first half of the fiscal year 2011/12.
November 23, 2011
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Leitl Promotes Exports to BRICS-Countries
The President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce, Christoph Leitl, wants the exporting industries to focus more on Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
November 22, 2011
Agrana to Expand into South Africa
The Austrian fruit and starch company consolidates its presence in South Africa and starts production of fruit preparations in Johannesburg.
November 7, 2011
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Efkon Receives Further Major Order in South Africa
The subsidiary of Austrian construction group Strabag has been awarded an € 11m contract for supply and maintenance of toll plazas.
August 18, 2011
Kapsch Gains Contract in South Africa
The Austrian Kapsch TrafficCom AG listed on the Vienna Stock Exchange, has been awarded contracts with a volume of € 17m in South Africa.
February 3, 2011
EFKON Group Wins Major Contract in South Africa
The Austrian EFKON Group has been awarded a contract to install an Intelligent Transportation System on freeways in South Africa.
February 2, 2011
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Kapsch TrafficCom's South African subsidiary wins contract worth EUR 17.5 million
TMT Services and Supplies, the South African subsidiary of Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a contract by the City of Johannesburg worth approximately EUR 17.5 million.
September 2, 2010
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