Category Archives: Austria

Press Releases & News from Austria distributed via EuropaWire

EIB €140m loan to finance wind farms in Lower Austria

Posted on 9, May 2013 by

Windpower in Austria: Energiepark Bruck receives EIB loan Bruck, 9-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a EUR 140 million loan to finance wind farms in Lower Austria. A first EUR 28 million instalment was signed today in Bruck by … Read the full press release →

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Austria’s federal provinces analysis by Bank Austria Economics

Posted on 8, May 2013 by

Federal provinces continuing to withstand international headwind Burgenland the top federal province in 2012, followed by Tyrol, Styria and Vorarlberg Growth slowed across all federal provinces in 2012, although economic output is back well above pre-crisis levels in nearly all … Read the full press release →

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Bank Austria PMI for April: Industry still in holding pattern, start of recovery delayed

Posted on 7, May 2013 by

• Bank Austria’s Purchasing Managers’ Index at 47.8 points in April, once again below the growth threshold, modest downwards trend since January continues • Lack of demand stimulus results in lower production and adjustments to headcounts in April • Industrial … Read the full press release →

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Windenergie in Österreich: Energiepark Bruck erhält EIB-Darlehen

Posted on 7, May 2013 by

7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Europäische Investitionsbank (EIB) stellt ein Darlehen über insgesamt 140 Mio. Euro für die Finanzierung von Windparks in Niederösterreich zur Verfügung. Eine erste Tranche in Höhe von 28 Mio. Euro unterzeichneten in Bruck heute Wilhelm Molterer, Vizepräsident … Read the full press release →

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Момчил Андреев, Главният изпълнителен директор на Райфайзенбанк (България), напуска банката

Posted on 7, May 2013 by

7-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Момчил Андреев, Председател на Управителния съвет и Главен изпълнителен директор на Райфайзенбанк (България) ЕАД, ще напусне банката от 30 юни 2013 г., за да работи извън Групата Райфайзен. Андреев е член на Управителния съвет на Райфайзенбанк (България) … Read the full press release →

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The EC suspends Austrian plans to regulate high bandwidth of leased lines

Posted on 6, May 2013 by

Brussels, 6-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has expressed serious doubts over draft measure notified by the Austrian telecoms regulator (RTR) on the wholesale market for terminating segments of leased lines – the final part of the network. Leased lines are … Read the full press release →

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UniCredit Bank Austria Disposal Of Kazakhstan Operations

Posted on 3, May 2013 by

Disposal Of Kazakhstan Operations: UniCredit Bank Austria Completed The Disposal Of The Entire Shareholding Held In ATFbank JSC To KazNitrogenGaz LLP Milan, 3-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the press release issued on the 15th of March 2013, UniCredit informs that Bank Austria … Read the full press release →

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EUSF €14.6m to help Slovenia, Croatia and Austria after floods disaster

Posted on 1, May 2013 by

Brussels, 1-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EU Solidarity Fund: Commission proposes €14.6 million to support Slovenia, Croatia and Austria after floods disaster European Commissioner for Regional Policy, Johannes Hahn has today announced an aid package from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) of over €14.6 … Read the full press release →

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Induction programmes for new teachers in the EU are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States

Posted on 29, April 2013 by

Brussels, 29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Induction programmes designed to offer personalised support and advice for new teachers are now mandatory in 15 EU Member States (Austria, Cyprus, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden and the UK) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Education, Estonia, European Union, Finland, France, Germany, Government, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Politics, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Society, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

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41 BMW 3 Series, 5 Series and 7 Series cars to participate in this year’s Allgäu-Orient Rally automotive adventure

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Munich, 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Its organisers describe the Allgäu-Orient Rally as “one of the world’s last remaining automotive adventures”. The vehicles gathered for the eighth edition of this low-budget rally – which doubles as a fundraising event with a difference – … Read the full press release →

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Joint OeNB-ECB high-level Vienna conference discussed the preparations for the launch of the new Europa series of euro banknotes

Posted on 24, April 2013 by

Vienna , 24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Before the new €5 banknotes of the Europa series start to circulate on 2 May, the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB) and the European Central Bank (ECB) invited experts from several countries to a high-level conference in Vienna … Read the full press release →

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Karin Rysavy nominated alternate member of the Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank

Posted on 19, April 2013 by

19-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — By letter received by EIB on 11 March 2013, the Republic of Austria nominated, by common accord with the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Finland and the Kingdom … Read the full press release →

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RBI präsentiert sich vor Investoren in London

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

Regelmäßiger Event zum Meinungsaustausch RBI ist österreichisches Unternehmen mit stärkster Analysten-Coverage 18-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI) präsentierte sich heute in London vor Analysten und institutionellen Anlegern aus den wichtigsten Finanzzentren der Welt. Die Veranstaltung, die bereits seit … Read the full press release →

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Erste Bank und Sparkassen continue to focus on innovative products in connection with ‘Austria’s most modern bank account’

Posted on 18, April 2013 by

New money transfer service: Scan & Pay NFC: contactless payment possible with immediate effect Online safe for personal documents With additional new features, Erste Bank und Sparkassen continue to focus on innovative products in connection with ‘Austria’s most modern bank … Read the full press release →

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Raiffeisen Informatik als österreichischer Leitbetrieb ausgezeichnet

Posted on 17, April 2013 by

Raiffeisen Informatik (www.raiffeiseninformatik.at) wurde für seine nachhaltige Unternehmensführung zertifiziert  Raiffeisen Informatik punktet mit Nachhaltigkeit, Innovation und gesellschaftlicher Verantwortung 17-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Raiffeisen Informatik (www.raiffeiseninformatik.at) wurde für seine nachhaltige Unternehmensführung zertifiziert. Mit der begehrten Auszeichnung des Wirtschaftsnetzwerks „Leitbetriebe Austria“ reiht sich … Read the full press release →

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Erste Group’s research report “Fiscal rules in CEE” – fiscal masochism or necessary clean up?

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

New fiscal rules in EU six-pack to benefit CEE5 countries and reduce risk of self-defeating austerity No need for CEE countries to raise taxes if they stick to growth-friendly policies and cap real increase of expenditures below 1% CEE5 countries … Read the full press release →

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Der Konzern der Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG (RZB) erzielt wieder solides Ergebnis

Posted on 16, April 2013 by

Nettodotierungen zu Kreditrisikovorsorgen € 1.031 Millionen (-6,2 Prozent) Jahresüberschuss vor Steuern: € 905 Millionen (-20,9 Prozent) Bilanzstruktur optimiert: Bilanzsumme sinkt um 2,8 Prozent auf € 146 Milliarden Eigenmittelquote: 14,5 Prozent (+1,8 PP); Core Tier 1 Ratio (gesamtes Risi-ko) 10,9 Prozent … Read the full press release →

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Statement by President Barroso following his meeting with Mr Werner Faymann, Austrian Federal Chancellor

Posted on 5, April 2013 by

Joint press point/Vienna, 5-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — My dear friend Werner, Ladies and gentlemen, It is indeed a great pleasure to be back in Vienna again. I had the occasion to discuss these issues with Chancellor Faymann. I also had the honour … Read the full press release →

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Barroso: Culture: the cement that binds Europe together

Posted on 5, April 2013 by

José Manuel Durão Barroso – President of the European Commission Opera Europa – RESEO Spring Conference/Vienna 5-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Mr Chairman, thank you very much. Dear friends, some of whom I also met in other boxes in the operas across … Read the full press release →

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AGRANA to expand in the US by constructing a fruit preparation plant in the Northeastern Region

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The sugar, starch and fruit company AGRANA is expanding its market presence in North America by constructing a fruit preparation plant in the Northeastern Region of the US. The exact location has not yet been fixed. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Austria, Business, Food & Beverage

Borealis offers clear benefits to its customers in upgrading to the improved properties of its superior flow random copolymer polypropylene (PP) RJ901MO

Posted on 4, April 2013 by

4-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, is offering tangible cost and performance-related benefits to its customers in the rigid packaging market thanks to the improved properties … Read the full press release →

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BIG: Sanierung der Kollegienkirche im Finale

Posted on 29, March 2013 by

Salzburg, 29-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — BIG investiert eine weitere Million Euro zur Fertigstellung des Sakralbaus Beinahe zehn Jahre werken die Restauratoren mittlerweile an der Salzburger Kollegienkirche. Nun ist die Sanierung des barocken Juwels nahezu fertig gestellt. Noch bis zum Sommer dieses Jahres sollen Putz, Stuck … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Construction, Education, Real Estate, Religion, Society

Bundesimmobiliengesellschaft: Wettbewerb HBLA für wirtschaftliche Berufe Innsbruck abgeschlossen

Posted on 28, March 2013 by

„Ferrarischule“ wird saniert und erweitert – Gewinner: Architektenduo aus Salzburg 28-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Der EU-weite, einstufige Realisierungswettbewerb für die Erweiterung und Sanierung der höheren Bundeslehranstalt in der Innsbrucker Weinhartstraße ist abgeschlossen. „Aus insgesamt 43Einreichungen gingen Architektin Brigitte Huber-Theissl und Architekt … Read the full press release →

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Raiffeisen Bank erwirbt Privatkundenportfolio von Citibank Rumänien

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

100.000 Kunden und mehr als € 90 Millionen an Bruttoaktiva werden übertragen Raiffeisen Bank übernimmt Mitarbeiter im Privatkundenbereich der Citibank Rumänien Rumänien ist einer der RBI-Märkte mit den besten Geschäftsperspektiven 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Raiffeisen Bank S.A. in Bukarest, Tochter … Read the full press release →

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Walter Rothensteiner, Generaldirektor der Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG (RZB) feierte am 7. März 2013 seinen 60. Geburtstag

Posted on 22, March 2013 by

Zahlreiche Gäste gratulieren dem RZB-Generaldirektor Breites Wirken in Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft 22-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Walter Rothensteiner, Generaldirektor der Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG (RZB) und Generalanwalt des Österreichischen Raiffeisenverbandes (ÖRV), feierte am 7. März 2013 seinen 60. Geburtstag. Auf Einladung von … Read the full press release →

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SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED™ is delighted to present the stunning creative results of a new partnership with actor, model, singer, and now, jewelry designer Zoë Isabella Kravitz

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED™ UNVEILS AN EXCITING NEW COLLABORATION WITH ZOË ISABELLA KRAVITZ FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2013 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED™ is delighted to present the stunning creative results of a new partnership with actor, model, singer, and now, jewelry designer Zoë … Read the full press release →

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Royal Philips Electronics introduces three new imaging systems

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Latest solutions at ECR 2013 transform care to address the economic challenges faced by radiology departments and radiologists worldwide* Vienna, Austria, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is introducing three new imaging systems to help radiology departments … Read the full press release →

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„Oscar“ der deutschen Immobilienbranche: Forum Mittelrhein in Koblenz gewinnt Immobilienmanager-Award 2013

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Lebendiger Mix aus Shopping, Kultur, Tourismus und urbaner Platzgestaltung: Die Einkaufsgalerie „Forum Mittelrhein“ in Koblenz ist am Donnerstagabend (28.02.2013) in Köln mit dem Immobilienmanager-Award 2013 in der Kategorie „Projektentwicklung Neubau“ ausgezeichnet worden. Die Fachjury zeigte sich besonders … Read the full press release →

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STRABAG: Neuer Nutzer für das „Büro am Kulturpark“

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Der Projektentwickler STRABAG Real Estate kann für sein neues Wiesbadener Bürogebäude „Büro am Kulturpark“ an der Mainzer Straße zwei neue Mieter verzeichnen: Ab Ende 2013 werden als Hauptmieter das Pharmaunternehmen AbbVie Deutschland GmbH & Co KG sowie … Read the full press release →

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Zumtobel AG nine-month report (May 2012 – January 2013)

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Weak business environment impacts on Zumtobel Group, but structural adjustment measures take effect Continued dynamic growth with LED products (plus 55.4%) Group revenues fade by 1.8% to EUR 946.5 million (prior year: EUR 964.2 million) Adjusted EBIT totals EUR 29.5 … Read the full press release →

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Commission proposes €3.9 million from Globalisation Fund to help former tobacco workers in Austria

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to provide Austria with €3.9 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 270 workers made redundant by Austria Tabak GmbH and by 14 suppliers and downstream producers with … Read the full press release →

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Gleich zwei Projektentwicklungen der STRABAG Real Estate preisverdächtig

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

MILANEO Stuttgart für MIPIM-Award und Forum Mittelrhein Koblenz für immobilienmanager.AWARD nominiert 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Für die Kölner STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE), eine der bundesweit größten Projektentwicklungsgesellschaften, beginnt das Frühjahr möglicherweise gleich mit zwei renommierten Auszeichnungen der Immobilienbranche: MILANEO in … Read the full press release →

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Contemporary lighting art by Zumtobel at the Kunstkammer Wien

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

One of Austria’s most important cultural projects is the reopening of the Kunstkammer (cabinet of art) in Vienna.  Zumtobel was able to make an essential contribution ensuring the state-of-the-art presentation of this unique collection by providing a very special lighting … Read the full press release →

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Four Zumtobel products were given the iF product design award 2013 in Munich

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Dornbirn / Austria, 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Four Zumtobel products were given the iF product design award 2013 in Munich on 22 February. The Discus Evolution spotlight system, the Elevo LED spotlight, the Pan recessed LED luminaire and the Onlite Puresign 150 … Read the full press release →

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Rail – statement by Vice President Kallas following today’s ECJ rulings (Spain, Hungary, Germany, Austria)

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the ECJ has ruled in four infringement cases brought by the Commission concerning the extent of independence from other rail operators required of an infrastructure manager under the 1st railway package. Speaking after the judgment, Vice President … Read the full press release →

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Road transport: Commission refers Austria, Finland and Poland to the European Court of Justice for failing to apply EU working time rules to self-employed drivers

Posted on 22, February 2013 by

Brussels, 22-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has decided today to take Austria, Finland and Poland to the European Court of Justice for failing to apply EU working time rules to self-employed drivers (Directive 2002/15/EC). More than two years have passed since the … Read the full press release →

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Neueröffnung: BILLA Filiale in St. Pölten glänzt in innovativem Shopdesign und leistet wertvollen Beitrag zum Klimaschutz

Posted on 21, February 2013 by

Wiener Neudorf, 21-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Neben einem modernen Shop-Design, breitgefächerter Produktvielfalt und Einkaufskomfort setzt die neu er-öffnete BILLA Filiale in der Praterstraße 24 in 3100 St. Pölten Maßstäbe hinsichtlich Umwelt- und Klimaschutz. Die neue BILLA Filiale besticht, auf rund 625 m² … Read the full press release →

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60 Jahre BILLA – Mit jedem Einkauf das große Los ziehen

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

Wiener Neudorf, 20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Im Zuge des 60-jährigen Jubiläums bekommen BILLA Kunden noch mehr für ihr Geld. Seit heute Mittwoch, 13. Februar, können sie bei jedem Einkauf das große Los ziehen, denn dann startet Österreichs Supermarkt Nummer 1 mit der großen … Read the full press release →

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BP und MERKUR bauen Kooperation weiter aus

Posted on 20, February 2013 by

80 BP Tankstellen mit „MERKUR inside“-Shop bis 2014 – MERKUR Kompetenz auf kleiner Fläche Wiener Neudorf, 20-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Nach erfolgreich verlaufener Pilotphase etablieren BP und MERKUR das neue Konzept „MERKUR inside“ österreichweit an rund 80 Tankstellen. Bis Ende 2014 sollen … Read the full press release →

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MERKUR veranstaltet Infotag für angehende Lehrlinge: Interessierten steht am 15. Februar die MERKUR Akademie offen

Posted on 19, February 2013 by

Wiener Neudorf, 19-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — MERKUR startet 2013 ja wieder eine große Lehrlingsoffensive und sucht bis zu 200 engagierte junge Menschen, die eine abwechslungsreiche Ausbildung im Unternehmen beginnen möchten. Am 15. Februar findet deshalb der MERKUR Infotag für Lehrlinge erstmals … Read the full press release →

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