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Diplomats as Economic Bridge Builders: Austrian Companies Present Themselves to the Diplomatic Corps
International investors and cross-border business relations were what Tyrolean and Vorarlberg company representatives hoped for at the recently held "Business Location Austria" event. This brought together representatives from business, tourism and entrepreneurship with diplomats accredited in Austria to network with each other.
October 21, 2022
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These Are the 10 Finest Hotels in Austria
After two lean years, Austrian tourism is looking forward to the new season. More hotel guests are expected again, and this is urgently needed. We present you the 10 best hotels in Austria. One of them, belonged to the controversial Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. Read on if you want to know which one and where to book your upcoming luxory vacation.
April 6, 2022
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Austria's Population will Exceed Nine Million this Year
Austria's population is nearing nine million and should reach this mark sometime in 2022. Read more about Austria's recent population increase.
February 16, 2022
Opening of the 75th Bregenz Festival
After being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 75th anniversary of the Bregenz Festival is finally happening. President Alexander Van der Bellen gave a passionate address about climate change and other issues at the opening of the festival.
July 22, 2021
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How Expensive is Rent in Austria?
The rent costs in Austria vary depending on the duration, region and type of rental segment. Find out more about the exact amounts you have to pay across Austria!
May 25, 2021
Vorarlberg Eases Lockdown on March 15
The model region Vorarlberg will start the easing of its lockdown on March 15. Opening steps as announced by the Austrian Health Minister and Vorarlberg's Governor include the sectors of restaurants, youth sports, events and self-help groups. The whole project will be accompanied scientifically.
March 10, 2021
Covid-19 in Austria: Slight Easing of Regulations
The Austrian government has announced some new regulations with regard to the Covid-19 situation in Austria. The province of Vorarlberg will be facing relaxations of the current regulations as early as March 15, while the rest of the country will need to wait until the end of March and April for the opening of gastronomy and the cultural sector.
March 2, 2021
"Equal Pension Day" Shows Significant Gap for Women
Women in Vienna receive 32.6% less pension compared to men. Therefore, the risk of old-age poverty is dramatically higher for women than for men. The information is issued with reference to the Viennese "Equal Pension Day" on September 2.
August 31, 2020
Austria: No more Border Controls with Neighbouring Countries except Italy
Restrictions on freedom of travel due to the Corona pandemic will be discontinued. The only country for which restrictions remain in place for the time being is Italy. A further evaluation is planned next week.
June 3, 2020
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Austria and Germany Agree to Open Borders on 15 June
The gradual opening of the borders between Austria, Germany and Switzerland will begin as early as Friday. From May 15th onwards there will only be spot checks at the borders between Austria and Germany, both countries announced. From 15 June, the borders are to be opened completely. Opening to Italy is not an issue for the time being.
May 13, 2020
Self-Sufficiency in COVID-19 Mask Production
A first step towards Austrian self-sufficiency in mask production for medical protective equipment was taken. In future, it should be possible to produce up to 500,000 corona protective masks of the "Made in Austria" brand every day.
April 8, 2020
Bregenz Festival: Austria's Artistic Showpiece all over the World
On the occasion of the opening of the Bregenz Festival 2019 (Bregenzer Festspiele) Alexander Van der Bellen reminded the audience that many challenges can only be solved together and with great efforts, and Alexander Schallenberg pointed out that the festival is like big multilateral meetings, where people from different backgrounds meet for a few days and exchange ideas.
July 22, 2019
Analysis: Vienna's 900 Years of Close Ties With Former Tax Haven Liechtenstein
Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen visited the Principality of Liechtenstein during a state visit to Vaduz. After 14 months, he has finally visited the last of Austria's neighbouring countries. The state was known as a tax haven until November 2013. The Liechtenstein tax affair and offshore leaks have contributed to the neighbouring country signing an international agreement to prevent tax evasion.
March 22, 2018
Huber Holding Acquires French Premium Men Lingerie Maker
Huber Group, the Götzis/Vorarlberg based lingerie maker has acquired the French premium brand Hom for men from Triumph Group to target the upmarket male underwear category.
January 19, 2015
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BTV: Moderate Increase in Profits
The Austrian regional bank for Tyrol and Vorarlberg reached growth in profits, total assets and lending.
February 10, 2012
Vorarlberg Invests Massively in Renewable Energy
The Austrian province aims for enlarging renewable energy production together with the South-German energy group EnBW. Investments total € 600m.
February 7, 2012
Zumtobel Group Refinances Loan Agreement to 2016
The Vorarlberg-based lighting company and seven banks signed an agreement that will replace an existing syndicated facility of € 480m.
November 17, 2011
Zumtobel Invests in New Production Facilities
The Austrian lighting company expands its capacities as part of the company’s global growth strategy. Internal plans for up to 200 new jobs by 2020.
October 11, 2011
Wolford Increased Sales and Earnings
In the first three months of the current fiscal year, the Austrian luxury clothing company continued on the growth path prevailing in the prior year.
September 16, 2011
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Slight Decrease in Profits for Zumtobel
The Austrian lighting company reports rising revenues in the first quarter 2011. Profits are declining.
September 6, 2011
VKW with Declining Profits in the First Half of 2011
The regional energy company reported a drop in power generation due to the dry weather in the period from January to June.
August 3, 2011
Wolford Doubles Profit
The Austrian luxury clothing company achieved considerable growth in revenue and earnings in financial year 2010/11.
July 22, 2011
Pfanner with Record Investment
The Austrian fruit juice and ice tea producer will make the largest investment in its history. A 5% increase in revenue is planned this year.
June 29, 2011
Zumtobel Achieved Turnaround
The Austrian lighting company announced strong results. Revenues increased by 10.2%. Net profit for the year is firmly back in the black at € 51.3m.
June 27, 2011
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Vorarlberger Kraftwerke: Increase in Net Profits despite Sales Decline
The regional energy company could raise operating profits by more than 13%. Production remained stable.
May 2, 2011
Doppelmayr Scores € 105m Contract
Doppelmayr Italia GmbH was awarded the contract for the construction of the new ropeway on the Mont Blanc.
April 29, 2011
Strong Profit Growth at Huber
The Austrian lingerie manufacturer managed to increase its earnings by 74%. Sales increase at 3.8% was relatively moderate.
March 29, 2011
BTV with Record Figures in 2010
The regional bank for Tyrol and Vorarlberg was able to increase its net income from 20.4% to 61.8%.
March 26, 2011 · Updated: March 26, 2011; 13:03
Rising Sales for Pfanner
The Austrian fruit juice producer achieves sales at its pre-crisis level. In 2010, sales amounted to € 235m after € 225m in 2009.
March 19, 2011
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Zumtobel: New Light Center in Dubai
The lighting company based in Vorarlberg, Austria, is multiplying its competences in the Middle East. The Dubai Light Center aims to present realistic solutions for professional interior lighting.
March 8, 2011
Zumtobel: Earnings Doubled
The Austrian lighting company announced its results for the first nine months of 2010/11. EBIT rose by 66%.
March 8, 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
JCL Logistics and Rail Cargo Austria Step into Strategic Alliance
Both logistics companies agree to establish a cooperation in groupage service. Their common target is to reach synergies in their transport network.
December 15, 2010
Cooperation Between Korean LG and Austrian Zumtobel
LG Innotek and Zumtobel Group conclude LED cooperation agreement.
December 15, 2010
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New Logistics Center for Gebrüder Weiss in Romania
The logistics company Gebrüder Weiss has entrusted the construction of a logistics center in Sibiu to the Unger Steel Group as general contractor again.
December 14, 2010
Zumtobel Announces Increasing Profits
Dynamic components business brings Austrian lighting group 60% increase in Profits. Revenues were up by 8%.
December 2, 2010
Doppelmayr: Slight decline in Sales but Good Result
Doppelmayr, The aerial and surface ropeway manufacturer from Vorarlberg underwent a slight drop in sales, but net income hasincrea sed significantly. Cautious optimism is being shown.
December 1, 2010
Austrian Airlines Loses Swiss Destination
As the St. Gallen-Altenrhein airport in eastern Switzerland will operate its own airline, AUA will no longer fly to this airport
October 19, 2010
EU accuses Austria of hurdles in buying property
The European Commission refers Austria to the European Court of Justice. Reasons are fundamental barriers to the acquisition of agricultural land in Vorarlberg.
June 24, 2010
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