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Gerhard Hirczi, Managing Director of the Vienna Business Agency
Startups are a crucial part of Viennese economy today.
Driverless vehicles bring disruption to road management
Klaus Schierhackl, CEO of ASFINAG, explains how his organization is preparing the country’s main road network for the future
07 February, 2019
Financial education should be essential across Europe
Gerhard Starsich, CEO at Austrian Mint, expresses his concerns about attitudes to money
07 February, 2019
Reducing the textile industry’s environmental footprint with wood
Stefan Doboczky, CEO of Lenzing, a world leader in wood-based cellulose fibers, on the importance of sustainability and innovation
07 February, 2019
The recovery of the market is on the way
Country reportys talks to Gerald Grohmann, CEO at Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Equipment
07 February, 2019
Austria is leading the way is renewable energy and innovation
Prof Herbert Lechner, Deputy CEO at the Austrian Energy Agency, predicts a future of change
07 February, 2019
Turning around plastics for a better world
Dr. Alfred Stern, CEO of Borealis AG, explains how the circular economy leads straight ahead
07 February, 2019
Innovative building and infrastructure materials improve lives worldwide
Heimo Scheuch, CEO of Wienerberger AG and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Vienna Stock Exchange
07 February, 2019
Mondi: Turning the page on plastic packaging
Peter Oswald, CEO of the Mondi Group, one of Europe’s leading packaging and paper groups, explains how the e-commerce boom and changes in consumption make for a bright future
07 February, 2019
100 years since the birth of Austria
Dr. Heinz Fischer, Chairman of the Advisory Council for the Commemorative Year 2018 and former President of the country, highlights the importance of commemorating historic events, and paints an alar
07 February, 2019
Energy for the future may need a new vision
Rainer Seele, CEO of the OMV Group, explains some of the complexities of the industry today
07 February, 2019
The bank embraces change while staying loyal to its values
Wolfgang Viehauser & Udo Birkner, Joint CEOs at HYPO NOE bank, emphasize the importance of the regional approach
05 February, 2019
Applying modern strategies for long-term profit
Professor Elisabeth Stadler, CEO of VIG (Vienna Insurance Group) , is confident in their business strategy in the current climate
05 February, 2019
Austria is banking on an international future for investments
Helmut Bernkopf and Angelika Sommer-Hemetsberger are directors of the board at Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG (OeKB)
05 February, 2019
Brexit, security and migration are the challenges of today
Ambassador Peter Launsky-Tieffenthal, Spokesperson for the Federal Government of Austria, puts his country in prime position to face the future
05 February, 2019
The Austrian banking gateway to Central Eastern Europe
Johann Strobl, CEO of Raiffeisen Bank International, one of Austria’s leading financial institutions, sheds light on the country’s vital role as a Central Eastern European (CEE) partner of choice for
05 February, 2019
Austria, the gem of Central European banking
Anas Abuzaakouk, CEO of BAWAG Group, the fourth largest bank in Austria, discusses Austria’s financial capabilities and BAWAG Group’s expansion strategy Could you give our readers an overview o
05 February, 2019
Safe haven government bonds attract investors
Markus Stix, Managing Director of the Austrian Treasury, on the growing success of the Republic’s bonds and innovative operations
05 February, 2019
The new flagship for scientific reasearch and education in Austria
Thomas Henzinger, president of the Institute of Science and Technology, introduces an institution that is racing up international rankings
05 February, 2019
Facing the academic future with new perspectives
Rector Heinz W. Engl tells us about the University of Vienna plans
04 February, 2019
Educating the international business leaders of tomorrow
Edeltraud Hanappi-Egger, rector of Vienna University of Economics and Business, reveals the reasons behind its strong international reputation Could you provide an overview of the Vienna Univer
04 February, 2019
We promote science in every way
Dr. Anton Zeilinger, president of the ÖAW, and leading figure in quantum sciences, expands our vision
01 February, 2019
A successful first year of growth across the board
Hartwig Löger, Minister of Finance, explains how this year has been so good and where Austria is heading next
31 January, 2019
BOKU: The green university for a green economy
Hubert Hasenauer, rector at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna, highlights the importance of taking an integrated approach to education
31 January, 2019
Austria’s potential for businesses covers the whole spectrum
René Siegl, Managing Director of ABA Invest in Austria, shares some insights into the future of Austrian investment
31 January, 2019
Sustainable development of Austria’s hotel sector
Michaela Reitterer, president of the Austrian Hotelier Association, describes how tourism trends are changing to favor Austria
31 January, 2019
Education in Austria is excellent for some but needs a thorough overhaul
Heinz Faßmann, from the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research for the Republic of Austria explains why
31 January, 2019
Tourism profiles continue through new trends
Martin Winkler, CEO of the Verkehrsbüro Group, has his priorities firmly established
31 January, 2019
Discover culinary delights and welcoming hospitality in the Alps
Petra Stolba, CEO of the Austrian National Tourist Office, explains why tourists keep coming back to the Alpine country What is Austria’s unique selling point? The main purpose of the Austrian
30 January, 2019
A delicate balance of sustainability and tourism
Elisabeth Köstinger, Minister of Sustainability and Tourism, discusses Austria’s advances in the tourism sector, its renewable energy and its status in Europe
30 January, 2019
The APK Group has been able to adapt to changes and turn them around
Country Reports talk to Christian Böhm, CEO of APK Pensionskasse
30 January, 2019
The historic city of Vienna with a modern perspective
The Country reports talks to Michael Ludwig, Mayor and Governor of Vienna, about his vision for the future of his city
29 January, 2019
Location and strategy are perfect
Julian Jaeger (COO) & Günter Ofner (CFO) explain how Vienna Airport is at the forefront of progress
29 January, 2019
Vienna as the new business hub of Europe
Gerhard Hirczi, Managing Director of the Vienna Business Agency, speaks about its international future
29 January, 2019
Ring in the future, the trick is in the trend
In an exclusive interview with Country Reports, Georg Kapsch, CEO of the Kapsch Group, highlights the need for innovation
28 January, 2019
Predictions for Austria could change the face of daily life completely
Norbert Hofer, Minister for Transport, Innovation and Technology of Austria, imagines an exciting new world
11 January, 2019
Keeping the top spot for the most secure, safe and prosperous place to live
Interview with Mr. Sebastian Kurz, Chancellor of Austria, highlights Austria’s productive business environment, its tax reforms and his achievements after one year in office.
10 January, 2019
Faster than the German economy: Three years of economic progress
In an exclusive interview for Country Reports, Professor Ewald Nowotny, governor of the Central Bank of Austria (OeNB), explains Austria’s monetary policy and recent financial successes within Central
09 January, 2019
Digitalizing an entire nation
Interview with Dr. Margarete Schramböck, Federal Minister for Digital and Economic Affairs of the Republic of Austria, shares her goals of reducing bureaucracy and promoting digitalization
19 December, 2018
I would like to thank Country Reports for the kind collaboration. It was my pleasure to present some vital reforms that will help us secure Austria’s competitive business environment. Austria is a country with dense cultural, economic and social ties reaching out to both Western Europe and CEE. Therefore, it is our goal to further strengthen our position as a bridge builder between East and West through the initiatives put forward by this government.
It was a great pleasure working with Country Reports on “Austria: Europe’s Center of Opportunity”. Austria is a hidden treasure in the financial field. So I am grateful for having had the chance to shed light on it and share our qualities with the global Newsweek community.