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GATX Rail Europe Announces Entry into Turkish Marketplace
The Vienna-based GATX Rail Europe today announced its entry into the Turkish marketplace with the deployment of newly-manufactured railway tank wagons.
April 18, 2011
Turkcell Intends to Get Into Austria
The Turkish mobile operator strives for an entry into the Austrian market.
April 1, 2011
The Black Sea Region is Gaining in Significance for the Austrian Economy
Austria's sound foreign economic relations with the Black Sea region could be strengthened still further. The export structure of Austria is consistent to a large extent with the import demand of Ukraine and Turkey.
March 25, 2011 · Updated: March 25, 2011; 03:52
Strong Growth for bauMax
The do-it-yourself group increased its sales in Austria and Eastern Europe in 2010.
February 18, 2011
OMV: "Turkey as a Bridge for Oil and Gas Wells in the region"
The Austrian oil company, which has already invested € 2.0bn in Turkey, considers the location a starting point for the Middle East.
February 17, 2011
OMV Capital Increase Likely
Due to massive acquisitions in recent months, the Austrian OMV has to refinance. A capital increase is the most favorable option.
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
Purchase of Petrol Ofisi Lowers OMV´s Results
In its Trading Statement Q4/10, OMV announces extraordinary expenses due to the major purchase of the Turkish Petrol Ofisi amounting to € 170m.
February 5, 2011
Vienna Insurance Group Expands in Turkey
Vienna Insurance Group in Turkey: Acquisition of a 10 percent stake in Ray Sigorta is completed.
February 4, 2011
Austria: The Gateway to Central Asia?
Leading Austrian politicians intend to attract attention at the World Economic Forum to what promises to be a new target region.
January 26, 2011
Record Results for Red Bull
The Austrian producer of energy drinks reached its best results ever in 2010 thanks to the markets in Turkey, Japan and Brazil.
January 22, 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
Turkish Electricity Market Threatens to Collapse
The increasing energy demand in Turkey is facing a lack of infrastructure. Austrian Verbund will expand its investments.
January 13, 2011
S&T announces to withdraw from Germany
The Austrian information technology consulter S&T withdraws from the German market. Hence the German subsidiary „S&T Deutschland GmbH“ will be closed.
January 10, 2011
OMV: Moody´s Warns Against Downgrade
The Austrian energy group has to refinance its acquisitions in Turkey and Tunisia. The American rating agency puts pressure on OMV.
January 10, 2011
OMV: Market Predicts Capital Increase
Due to acquisitions and the rating situation, analysts expect a capital increase of Austria's energy group.
January 7, 2011
Spindelegger: Turkey's Joining the EU Will Not Happen Before 2024
In an interview with the "Wirtschaftsblatt", the Austrian Foreign Minister stresses the relevance of Turkey. Croatia should come into the EU much earlier EU.
December 29, 2010
Italian Support for Nabucco
The Italian power company Edison cooperates with the Nabucco gas pipeline project. The aim is to create synergies.
December 28, 2010
Porr: Turkish stake might increase
The Turkish Renaissance Group currently holds a 10% stake in Austria's third-largest construction group. This share could be increased significantly.
December 23, 2010
OMV Closes Acquisition of 54.14% in Petrol Ofisi
OMV, an Austrian energy group, completed the acquisition of a 54.14% stake in Petrol Ofisi A.S.
December 22, 2010
OMV: Nabucco Underway as Planned
Austrian OMV considers that the gas pipeline project of European energy companies is developing according to plans.
December 10, 2010
Turkey: Verbund Fails in Privatization
The Austrian-Turkish joint venture was unable to participate in the privatization of the Turkish power grids. The Group's objectives remain valid nonetheless.
December 8, 2010
DO & CO - Good Results in a Difficult Environment
The Austrian catering company Do&Co; currently achieves high growth in profits. Globally, Do&Co; however remains a small player.
December 2, 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
DO & CO Completed Capital Increase
The Capital Increase of Do & Co Restaurants & Catering AG has taken place successfully. The subscription and offer price was set at € 21.90
November 29, 2010
Vienna Insurance Group Takes a 100% Stake in TBIH
VIG now realizes an increased involvement in Turkey, Ukraine and Georgia.
November 26, 2010
OMV Plans to Expand Further in Turkey
The Austrian oil and gas group is still assessing the best form of financing Petrol Ofisi. Further projects in Turkey are being evaluated.
November 22, 2010
Voestalpine Expands into the Gulf Region
The Austrian steel group will manufacture rail components for Saudi Arabia over a joint venture.
November 16, 2010
Verbund: Further Expansion in Turkey
The power company intends to increase its presence in the rapidly growing Turkish market. But above all, investments will be made in Austria.
November 10, 2010
Heinzel Group: Unrestricted Expansion
This year, the Austrian paper group expects a turnover of 650 million euro; in 2011 the billion mark will be exceeded.
November 9, 2010
DO & CO: Capital Increase by 25 Percent
DO & CO has decided to carry out a capital increase of 25 %.Maximum subscription and offer price amounts to EUR 21.90.
November 8, 2010
Financing of OMV-Deal in Turkey Still Open
OMV leaves the financial markets still in the dark as to how it will cope with the acquisition.
October 25, 2010
Large Power Plant in Turkey: Verbund concludes Joint Venture
With an investment volume of 550 million euro, the Verbund operates together with its Turkish partner Sabanci Holding, a gas-steam power plant.
October 25, 2010
OMV: Complete Takeover of Petrol Ofisi Fixed
The deal is finished. Turkey will be the third main market for the OMV group.
October 22, 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
OMV Deal: Many Questions Without Answer
Not only the extent of the takeover is unknown, but also how it will be financed.
October 22, 2010
OMV Plans Complete Takeover of Petrol Ofisi
OMV and Doğan Holding are in detailed negotiations regarding an acquisition of Dogan Holding’s stake in Petrol Ofisi by OMV
October 20, 2010
Do & Co Expands Rapidly in Turkey
After the successful expanion with Turkish Airlines, Do & Co plans to enter the event-catering market
October 18, 2010