Category Archives: Austria

Press Releases & News from Austria distributed via EuropaWire

Every second respondent in Erste Bank Q2 Savings and Credit Outlook’s survey expects interest rates on savings will remain low

12-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Survey: Austrians continue to believe interest rates will remain low Intended Amount to be Saved Stagnates at Around € 4,500 Planned Average Credit Amount: € 64,000 Every Second Respondent Expects Interest Rates on Savings to Remain Unchanged … Read the full press release

Austrian RZB Group released its new 2011/2012 sustainability report

Broad inclusion of stakeholders 46 GRI performance indicators reported on External audit confirms application level “B+” Sustainable engagement artistically implemented 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The RZB Group’s Sustainability Report for the period 2011/2012 has been published today under the motto “We … Read the full press release

International oil and gas company OMV announced it will recruit 1,600 new expert employees by 2016

OMV needs additional 1,600 experts by 2016 Growth in Exploration & Production to create new jobs International careers with exciting prospects 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — OMV, the integrated, international oil and gas company, has launched a new job initiative. The planned … Read the full press release

STRABAG Real Estate feiert Grundsteinlegung für Wohnkomplex in Flugfeld Böblingen/Sindelfingen

„Quartier 11“ heißt zukünftig „Terminal 11“ Stuttgart, 30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Die STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE) feiert heute Grundsteinlegung für ihre Projektentwicklung auf dem Flugfeld Böblingen/Sindelfingen. Zugleich wurde der neue Name des bisher als „Quartier 11“ bekannten Gebäudeensembles vorgestellt: passend … Read the full press release

Zumtobel Group’s latest annual report designed by the prominent British architect David Chipperfield and John Morgan studio graphic designers

Dornbirn, Austria, 30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The latest edition of the Zumtobel Group’s artistic annual report has been designed by the prominent British architect David Chipperfield in collaboration with graphic designers from John Morgan studio. The report, which was presented at … Read the full press release

Zumtobel Group completed the purchase of the remaining shares in Thorn Lighting Tianjin China

Zumtobel Group purchased remaining shares in Thorn Lighting Tianjin Thorn Lighting Tianjin intends to expand its business scope to all outdoor lighting applications Dornbirn, Austria / Tianjin, China, 30-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In the course of growing its presence in the … Read the full press release

REWE International AG beteiligt Kunden an Photovoltaik-Anlagen

25-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — REWE International AG, Österreichs größter Lebensmittel- und Drogeriefachhändler, setzt in Sachen Umweltschutz und Nachhaltigkeit neue Maßstäbe. In einem gemeinsam mit GLOBAL 2000 entwickelten Projekt laden die Handelsunternehmen BILLA und MERKUR Kunden ein, sich an Photovoltaik-Anlagen zu beteiligen. … Read the full press release

HDI Versicherung AG: Internationale Anerkennung für HDI Geschäftsbericht

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Dass HDI nicht nur bei Versicherungsangeboten für ausgezeichnete Leistung steht, zeigt die Verleihung der internationalen LACP Vision Awards. Bereits zum vierten Mal wurde der HDI Geschäftsbericht bei dieser renommierten Veranstaltung ausgezeichnet. Über 6.000 Einreichungen aus mehr als … Read the full press release

HeidelbergCement’s Liberian subsidiary Cemenco expanded its cement mill capacity in Monrovia, Liberia

19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In Liberia, HeidelbergCement has successfully commissioned a new cement mill at its cement grinding plant in the capital city of Monrovia. The investment in the new mill, which has an annual capacity of 0.5 million tonnes, amounted … Read the full press release

Borealis acquired mineral fertilizer manufacturer Rosier SA from TOTAL

issued under Article 8, paragraph 1 of the Belgian Royal Decree of April 27, 2007 on public takeover bids and update on press release issued on February 6th, 2013 19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in … Read the full press release

LINZER AGRO TRADE GmbH announced it changed its name to Borealis L.A.T GmbH as of 1 July 2013

19-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announces that its leading fertilizer wholesaler and distributor LINZER AGRO TRADE GmbH is changing its name to Borealis L.A.T GmbH. The … Read the full press release

Swissport signs multi-year contracts with Etihad Cargo for new German and Austrian cities

12-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The multi-year contracts for new German and Austrian cities follow on from Swissport’s certification as Etihad Cargo’s PHP at Athens, Geneva, Larnaca, Nairobi, Seoul and Toronto. Only companies that meet the high service performance standards of Etihad … Read the full press release

EU Court of Justice Judgment in Case C-521/11 Amazon.com and Others v Austrian copyright collecting society Austro-Mechana

The indiscriminate collection of a private copying levy on the first sale of recording media may, under certain conditions, be compatible with EU law In addition, under certain conditions, there may be a rebuttable presumption that recording media sold to … Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines Group announced 5.3 million passengers carried in H1 2013

January to June 2013: passenger load factor up to 75.7 percent June 2013: increase in capacity utilization to 79.3 percent 10-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The number of passengers carried by the Austrian Airlines Group in the period January-June 2013 declined by … Read the full press release

EC blocks Austrian Regulator’s proposals to regulate wholesale leased lines

Brussels, 5-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has asked the Austrian Regulator (TKK) to withdraw its proposal to regulate the wholesale market for terminating segments of leased lines which are commonly used by businesses to connect geographically distant offices. TKK has … Read the full press release

Volkswagen to introduce two innovative cars XL1 and e-up! at this year’s Silvretta E-Car Rally

Volkswagen proves everyday motoring credentials of XL1 and e-up!  even in Alpine terrain e-up! – Volkswagen’s first fully electric mass production car – to launch this year Electric family car with energy costs under €3 per 100 kilometres Entry-level e-up! … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to supply FibreFlow waste paper drum pulping system to board and paper producer PT Suparma, Indonesia

3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — International technology Group ANDRITZ has received an order to supply a new FibreFlow drum pulper to the board and paper producer PT Suparma for the rebuild of its existing waste paper pulping system located in Surabaya, Indonesia. … Read the full press release

LeasePlan Corporation N.V. to acquire the Austrian vehicle leasing and fleet management from BAWAG P.S.K. Leasing GmbH

3-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — LeasePlan Corporation N.V., the world’s leading fleet and vehicle management company, today announced that it has signed an agreement with BAWAG P.S.K. Leasing GmbH, the leasing subsidiary of BAWAG P.S.K, to purchase their vehicle leasing and fleet … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ GROUP to supply new pre-treatment stage for Bohui Paper’s BCTMP line 1 in Shandong province, China

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — International technology Group ANDRITZ has received the order to supply a new pre-treatment stage for Bohui Paper’s BCTMP line 1 in Shandong province, China. The pre-treatment stage for the board production line has a capacity of approximately … Read the full press release

Dorothea-Neff-Preis 2012/13 gestiftet von der BAWAG P.S.K.

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die PreisträgerInnen: Stephan Müller (beste Regie), Claudia Sabitzer (beste schauspielerische Leistung), Nanette Waidmann (bester Nachwuchs); der MITTEN IM LEBEN PREIS der BAWAG P.S.K. für herausragendes humanitäres Engagement geht an das Projekt „Zivilcourage TRAINIEREN“ des Mauthausen Komitee Österreich. … Read the full press release

Die Erfolgsgeschichte der BAWAG P.S.K. KreditBox wird ab sofort um ein neues innovatives Kapitel bereichert: die KreditBox Online

rund um die Uhr über die Website www.einfachonline.at Kreditentscheidung nach nur wenigen Klicks kein Bearbeitungsentgelt 1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Internetaffine Kundinnen und Kunden haben nun die Möglichkeit, Konsumkredite direkt online zu beantragen. Der Online-Kredit ist einfach und bequem – überall und zu … Read the full press release

Die Nationalstiftung für Forschung, Technologie und Entwicklung investiert für 2013 insgesamt 91,81 Millionen Euro in österreichische Forschung und Innovation

1-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Nationalstiftung für Forschung, Technologie und Entwicklung hat für das Jahr 2013 zusätzlich 8,5 Millionen Euro an österreichische Forschungsförderinstitutionen vorgesehen. Zusätzlich zu den am 18. Dezember 2012 und 19. März 2013 vergebenen Mitteln in Höhe von 83,31 Millionen … Read the full press release

Central and Eastern Europe’s largest construction company STRABAG SE announced its Q1 2013 results

Output volume (-6 %) and EBIT (-5 %) lower due to weather-related delay to the start of the building season Interest income helps improve net income after minorities by 7 % Order backlog remains high at € 13.8 billion, although … Read the full press release

OSCE conference in Vienna on inequality, globalization and trafficking

VIENNA, 26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The OSCE Special Representative and Co-ordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Maria Grazia Giammarinaro, today discussed financial, social and legal factors related to migration, inequality and trafficking at an OSCE-hosted conference on preventing modern-day slavery. … Read the full press release

EU Court of Justice Judgment in Bundeswettbewerbsbehörde, Bundeskartellanwalt v Schenker & Co. and Others Case

Legal advice given by a law firm or a decision of a national competition authority does not exempt an undertaking from anti-competitive conduct or from imposition of a fine Luxembourg, 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — National competition authorities may by way of exception refrain from … Read the full press release

Alstom introduced new solutions and optimised technologies to help implement the energy turnaround

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the 13th Technical Press Colloquium (TPC), conducted in Kiel at the end of May, Alstom presented the solutions it will use to help implement the energy turnaround. Toughening existing power plants will play a role here, … Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines to request clarification from the European Court of Justice on several legal issues

7-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Austrian Supreme Court informed Austrian Airlines in a court ruling served to the airline today that it must request clarification from the European Court of Justice on several legal issues. Accordingly, issues relating the after-effect of … Read the full press release

Kristalina Georgieva on the floods in Central Europe

Statement by Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva, European Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Brussels, 6-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At this difficult time for many people struggling to cope I want to express my appreciation for all those helping in … Read the full press release

EC ready to help in the wake of floods in Austria, Czech Republic and Germany

Brussels, 3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Statement by Regional Policy Commissioner Johannes Hahn: EN “We very much regret that number of people have lost their lives because of the floods in Austria, Czech Republic and Germany. I send my condolences to their friends … Read the full press release

Heidelberg University Cluster of Excellence “Asia and Europe in a Global Context” set up four new junior research groups

Young researchers examine topics such as war crimes tribunals and the Pentecostal movement 3-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Cluster of Excellence “Asia and Europe in a Global Context” of Heidelberg University has set up four new junior research groups. The group … Read the full press release

Prehistoric fashion show event in London

31-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Research by archaeologists at the University of Southampton and the Natural History Museum Vienna will be showcased in London this weekend at a special prehistoric fashion show event – staged as part of an international Humanities festival, ‘The … Read the full press release

Die Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) in der NS-Zeit

Wien, 30-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) beauftragte eine Historikergruppe unter der Leitung von Univ.-Prof. Dr. Oliver Rathkolb und Dr. Theodor Venus, die Vorgänge in der OeNB in den Jahren unmittelbar vor dem „Anschluss“ 1938 und unter dem Nationalsozialistischen (NS) … Read the full press release

Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) erzielt 2012 bestes Geschäftsergebnis seit 2005

Bund erhält inklusive Körperschaftsteuer 349 Mio EUR Wien, 29-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Das erwirtschaftete Ergebnis der Oesterreichischen Nationalbank (OeNB) erhöhte sich im Bilanzjahr 2012 um 55% auf 988 Mio EUR (2011: 638 Mio EUR). „Damit hat die OeNB trotz der schwierigen globalen … Read the full press release

Wienerberger AG announced Q1 2013 results

Pipelife strengthens Q1 2013 results Long, snowy winter leads to volume declines for Bricks & Tiles Europe – Contribution from initial consolidation of Pipelife strengthens Group results – North America profits from positive market trend despite unfavorable weather – Group … Read the full press release

ÖBB Postbus GmbH to take delivery of buses from Daimler Buses between 2013 and 2017

ÖBB Postbus GmbH chooses Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses Vehicles offer impressive levels of comfort, safety and efficiency Customer operates local public transportation systems throughout Austria Vienna, 28-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ÖBB Postbus GmbH is focusing on vehicles from Mercedes-Benz and Setra as … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group announced Q1 2013 results, unchanged guidance for the entire year 2013

Difficult Market Environment in the First Quarter of 2013 as Expected Weak fiber selling prices, Lenzing counteracts trend with cost savings EBITDA of EUR 64.5 mn above expectations 27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The ongoing difficult market environment for man-made cellulose fibers … Read the full press release

voestalpine AG statement on Deutsche Bahn press release regarding the German rail cartel

27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Dr. Wolfgang Eder, Chairman of the Management Board and CEO of voestalpine AG, made the following statement regarding the agreement with Deutsche Bahn: “We are very pleased that, after very intense negotiations, agreement with Deutsche Bahn has … Read the full press release

BAWAG P.S.K. 0%-Kredit-Aktion zur Auto-Finanzierung auf Grund des großen Erfolges verlängert

Bereits 350 neue Kfz zinsenfrei finanziert – Verlängerung der Aktion bis 31.5.2013  27-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die von der BAWAG P.S.K. mit Anfang Februar 2013 gestartete zinsenfreie Kredit-Aktion für den Neuerwerb von Privat-PKWs ist ein voller Erfolg. Bis Ende April 2013 … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group completes the acquisition of QBE Makedonija

Vienna Insurance Group new market leader in Macedonia 20-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe (VIG) has concluded the acquisition of a majority stake in QBE Makedonija. VIG has acquired 92.9 percent of the voting rights in the Macedonian … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group achieved best result in its history, increases dividend

Resolution to increase dividend to EUR 1.20 per share 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 3 May 2013 the 22nd Annual General Meeting of Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe was held at Stadthalle in Vienna. Thanks to an increase in profit (before … Read the full press release