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December 09, 2008
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The German-Russian Chamber of Foreign Trade has prepared an overview of the matchmaking wishes of Russian and German companies. The companies listed in the directory are seeking sales partners and customers as well as providers and suppliers of ... |
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December 09, 2008
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Russian IT company makes Munich its base for expanding into Western Europe |
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Zeil: "Bavaria is a top location for IT investors from Russia" MUNICH Bavaria as an investment destination for small and medium-sized Russian enterprises: The IT company FAS Finanz-Analytische-Solutions GmbH from Yekaterinburg is setting up a ... |
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November 11, 2008
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Eastern Europe – Demand for technologies for renewable energies on the increase |
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Many countries of Central and Eastern Europe are registering great demand for technologies for renewable energies. The main reasons for this trend are efforts to improve climate protection, dwindling oil and gas resources and rising energy prices. ... |
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November 11, 2008
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Trade and business contacts with Moldova and other Eastern European countries are set up and arranged by the multilingual team of “Direkthandel s.r.l.“. Further information can also be obtained on the following website: http://www.moldovabizness.com ... |
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November 11, 2008
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The German-language Internet publication “Rumänien stellt sich vor – Aktuelles aus Wirtschaft, Politik, Soziales und Kultur” (Romania presents itself – The latest facts and figures on industry, politics, social and cultural affairs) provides weekly ... |
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October 08, 2008
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In some respects, the mood among German investors in Central and Eastern Europe changed dramatically in 2008 – compared with the previous year. In the Baltic States in particular, the euphoria of past years has given way to a certain degree of ... |
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October 08, 2008
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On 3 September 2008, the German Business Club in Kazakhstan held what was now its 10th German Industry Day in the capital of Astana. The title of the event was “Kazakhstan as an Investment Location – Opportunities for German SMEs”. Launched in ... |
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October 07, 2008
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Economics Minister Müller: "Excellent opportunities for Bavarian industry in Moscow" |
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MUNICH Bavaria’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Emilia Müller, opened the ‘5th Moscow Business Day in Bavaria’ today with the First Deputy Mayor of Moscow Yuri V. Roslyak and the Russian Consul General Alexander Karatchevzev. She called for even ... |
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October 01, 2008
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MUNICH / SOFIA Bavaria’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Emilia Müller, is leaving tomorrow for Sofia with a 30-strong industrial delegation from the fields of construction, environmental technology, energy and information and communications ... |
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September 30, 2008
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On 169 pages, the Economic Guide to Bulgaria provides comprehensive and competent information on the Bulgarian market. It offers an up-to-date overview of the economic structure, consumer behaviour, investment incentives and labour costs, as well as ... |
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September 22, 2008
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The report on "The Construction Market in Poland in 2008 and Its Perspectives in Relation to the European Football Championship EURO 2012" is a detailed exploration of the current situation and trends in the Polish construction market. It presents ... |
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August 26, 2008
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The Ukrainian business journal “Kommersant” has a report on the publication of a rating of the competitiveness of the regions of the Ukraine. The rating was prepared by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with the Ukrainian Fund for “Effective ... |
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August 26, 2008
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The American magazine “Forbes” has named the states with the best business climate. Ukraine ranks in 75th place between the United Arab Emirates and Egypt. Russia follows further down the list at 86th place. Five former Soviet Republics rank higher ... |
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August 26, 2008
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Poland Business Day – Foreign Trade Portal of Bavaria: A follow-up report: |
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Close on 200 participants attended the Poland Business Day at the Munich Chamber of Commerce and Industry on 31 July 2008 and gathered information on investment opportunities and perspectives in the Polish foreign market. The guest of honour at the ... |
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August 14, 2008
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Since July 2008, toll stickers have been obligatory on freeways and expressways in Slovenia. All vehicles of up to 3.5 t must comply with the new regulations – with a fine of up to euro 800 being payable in case of violation. As of 1 July 2008, ... |
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August 14, 2008
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UKRAINE: CHANGES TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE FORMALITIES AFTER ACCESSION TO WTO |
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The customs clearance charges levied up to now in Ukraine were abolished with effect from 16 May 2008 following the country’s accession to the WTO. Another new feature that also came into force on this date is that Ukraine is applying the Most ... |
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August 07, 2008
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Export insurers provide a vital instrument for securing receipts from export transactions in the form of guarantees and bonds. A distinction should be made between state and private export insurers. Euler Hermes Kreditversicherungs-AG is the ... |
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August 07, 2008
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| Trade mission headed by Vice-Minister Sackmann a great success | |
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Bavaria’s Vice-Minister of Economic Affairs, Markus Sackmann, went to the Russian capital of Moscow last week with a high-ranking 70-strong industrial delegation. “As in past visits, I expect the political talks and intensive meetings between ... |
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August 07, 2008
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GO INTERNATIONAL” – ASSISTANCE WITH OPENING UP INTERNATIONAL MARKETS |
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Bavarian companies wishing to open up international markets can obtain assistance under the “Fit for Foreign Markets – Go International” programme. Within the scope of the “Fit for Foreign Markets – Go International” project, support is given to ... |
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August 07, 2008
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Trade Mission to Bulgaria headed by State Minister Emilia Müller from 2-3 October 2008 |
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Bulgaria has been a member of the EU for nearly 18 months now. In the last few years the country can report a dynamic economic development marked by above-average growth rates and financial consolidation. To comply with EU Directives, Bulgaria is ... |
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July 03, 2008
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The “Small Business Act” – a further step by the EU towards small enterprises |
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In the past years, the more than 23 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have enjoyed more and more attention in the EU, both in its politics and that of its member states. A number of things have been done to cut red tape and improve ... |
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June 02, 2008
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| Müller: “It’s worth looking to the East!” | |
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MUNICH / AMBERG At this year’s East-West Forum Bavaria the focus is on the three most important sales markets for Bavarian exports in the CIS economic area, namely the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Kazakhstan. “What these three countries all have ... |
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May 27, 2008
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| Good opportunities for Bavarian construction companies in Bulgaria | |
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The boom in Bulgaria is still in full swing. Experts are expecting the economy to expand by up to 6.8% next year. In particular the accession to the EU and the resulting easing of goods traffic boosted the exports of Bavarian companies by 31% in the ... |
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April 10, 2008
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Bavaria’s Economics Minister Müller visits Hungary / Trade mission to Budapest |
| Müller: “We are seeking a further boost in the dynamic business relations between Bavaria and Hungary” | |
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March 04, 2008
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| Müller: "Discover new markets in the Baltic” | |
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Bavaria’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Emilia Müller, has underscored the enormous opportunities waiting for Bavarian companies in the Baltic region. "The dynamic growth, the increase in purchasing power and the need for modernization are ... |
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March 03, 2008
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MUNICH The Bavarian Coaching & Training Programme for international senior executives – ‘Bavaria - Fit for Partnership’ (BFP) – is today starting the year 2008 with two projects: Public Health for Tunisia and Waste Management for Russia. “Bavaria - ... |
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February 29, 2008
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The new consultancy network for small and medium-sized enterprises: “Enterprise Europe Network” |
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February 26, 2008
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Presentation of the new Head of the Bavarian Representation in Moscow |
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On behalf of the Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs, Emilia Müller, the Director General of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Hans Schleicher, and the 1st Deputy Mayor of the City of Moscow, Juri V. Rosljak, have officially presented ... |
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February 14, 2008
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February 14, 2008
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The monthly Newsletter of the Russian Chamber of Foreign Trade (AHK) provides information about projects and opportunities for cooperation in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. The Newsletter of the Russian Chamber of Foreign Trade (AHK) provides ... |
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February 08, 2008
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| New regulations for the importation of second-hand cars | |
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With effect from September 1, 2007, only second-hand cars, which meet the EURO-3 standard, may be imported into Montenegro. The only exceptions are vehicles with diplomatic license plates (embassies, international organizations), old-timers (built ... |
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January 18, 2008
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| Müller: “It is important to take advantage of the opportunities offered by open Bavarian-Czech borders” | |
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MUNICH / PRAGUE The aim of the two-day visit by Bavaria’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Emilia Müller, is to further intensify relations between the State of Bavaria and the Czech Republic. “Bavaria and the Czech Republic have a strong tradition of ... |
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January 11, 2008
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RUSSIA: 100 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON DOING BUSINESS WITH RUSSIA |
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Current publication by the Federation of German Industry in Russia (Verband der Deutschen Wirtschaft in Russland). Industry in Russia is booming, the economy is doing well and consumption is extremely high. The question to be asked is therefore not ... |
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January 11, 2008
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UKRAINE temporary ban on imports for meat and edible offal intended for reprocessing bfai Cologne |
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With Regulation N 1351 dated 21 Nov. 2007, the Council of Ministers of Ukraine has imposed a temporary ban on importing goods falling under Chapter 2 (of the Ukrainian goods nomenclature). The Regulation affects only meat and edible offal, which is ... |
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January 11, 2008
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EU funds of € 115 million for the Bavarian-Czech border region |
| Müller: "Green light for the next period of the INTERREG Programme" | |
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MUNICH Good news for Eastern Bavaria: The European Commission has approved the Objective 3 Programme for Bavaria – Czech Republic 2007 to 2013 (INTERREG IV). "Now that we have received the green light from Brussels, we can follow straight on from ... |
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January 04, 2008
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| Müller: “A positive signal for companies in Bavaria and Moscow” | |
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MUNICH After more than 15 years of close cooperation between Bavaria and the Moscow region, the partnership is now to be further intensified: at a meeting in the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Bavaria’s Economics Minister Emilia Müller, and ... |
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December 21, 2007
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Müller: “Russia offers enormous business potential” MUNICH Final spurt of the year for the successful international ''Bavaria – Fit for Partnership'' coaching & training programme (BFP): in the last of this year’s 13 BFP projects on ... |
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December 20, 2007
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HUNGARY: EUR 4.6 BILLION IN SUPPORT FUNDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
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Hungary wants at least EUR 3.9 billion in EU support funds and EUR 700 million from public funds for projects in the fields of environmental protection and renewable energies. In the EU budgetary period from 2007 to 2013, Hungary intends to apply ... |
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December 20, 2007
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The comprehensive amendments to tax laws will come into force with effect from January 1, 2008. On August 21, 2007, the Czech Parliament adopted an extensive package of reforms to stabilise public finances, which among other things contains ... |
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December 20, 2007
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With effect from December 2007, the European Union plans to enlarge the Schengen area to include the member states of Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic With effect from December 2007, ... |
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December 14, 2007
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The Polish economy is booming, but in the run-up to the early elections the country is split especially on European policy. However, whatever the outcome of the elections, the Polish credit rating is not at risk according to leading rating agencies. ... |
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December 13, 2007
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Whether it is the elections to the State Duma or the Presidential elections - the 4,600 German companies now represented with branch offices in Russia are assuming that Putin’s “democratic dictatorship” will remain in tact whatever the political ... |
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December 13, 2007
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| Bavaria’s Economics Vice-Minister Sackmann hands over letter of appointment to Marco Walde | |
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Bavaria has a new representative in Romania: Bavaria’s Vice-Minister of Economic Affairs, Markus Sackmann, recently handed over the letter of appointment to Marko Walde. “I am delighted that we have been able to secure the managing director of the ... |
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December 07, 2007
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Sarajevo (n-ost) – The current economic trend is giving good reason for optimism. The country is on its way away from a post-war economy into a properly functioning free market economy. Experts are predicting that the gross domestic product will ... |
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December 07, 2007
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Prague (n-ost) – Automatic machines are currently being installed in Czech hospitals, from which you can obtain tokens for 30 and 90 koruna. This money will in future give you access to your doctor. The days of free healthcare for patients in the ... |
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December 07, 2007
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Miskolc - a region in Hungary with enormous development potential |
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For companies that are considering opening a branch office in Hungary, the city of Miskolc in the North of Hungary offers an interesting starting point. The city with a population of 175,000 is one of Hungary’s most traditional industrial centers ... |
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December 07, 2007
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On the strength of its oil and metal exports, Kazakhstan’s economy is expanding at a fast rate. As more and more citizens join the middle classes, the CIS Republic is becoming increasingly attractive as a sales market for providers of high-quality ... |
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November 09, 2007
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Ukraine: Compulsory certification abolished for certain goods |
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With Decree No. N 221 dated September 13, 2007, the State Committee for Technical Regulation and Consumer Policy has introduced changes to the list of goods subject to compulsory certification on importation, exempting certain goods from this ... |
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November 09, 2007
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Under the current customs reform, Russia is considering its plans to adapt the documents and data formats required for handling customs formalities to bring them into line with valid EU standards and so create the prerequisites for a uniform customs ... |
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November 09, 2007
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A 9-page guide, September 2007, published by Dr. Gisbert Stalfort, attorney at law, Stalfort & Partner, Berlin/Bucharest, provides information about amendments to the Tax Code, tax audits, tax clearance certificate, purchase/sale of housing, motor ... |
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October 26, 2007
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Since September 1, 2007, a new minimum wage rate has been in place in Russia. Instead of the former rate of 1100 roubles (approx. 31.40 euro) that has been effective since May 1, 2006, the minimum monthly wage now amounts to 2300 roubles (approx. ... |
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October 26, 2007
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Czech Republic – Corporate taxation to go down and VAT on housing to go up in 2008 |
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Once the long discussed reform package has been signed and sealed by the Czech President Václav Klaus, it will bring major changes to tax laws for the years following 2007. Driven by the need to restructure the state budget and improve the ... |
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October 26, 2007
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| Sackmann: “Still plenty of potential for Bavarian-Bosnian business relations” | |
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MUNICH At today’s Industry Day on Bosnia-Herzegovina organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Munich and Upper Bavaria, Bavaria’s State Secretary for Economic Affairs, Markus Sackmann, has promised the support of the State in the ... |
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October 12, 2007
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| Bavaria’s Economics Minister Huber underlines the growing importance of bilateral business contacts | |
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4th Moscow Business Days in Bavaria / Bavaria’s Economics Minister Huber underlines the growing importance of bilateral business contacts Huber: “We must take advantage of the economic boom in Moscow for Bavarian industry” MUNICH At ... |
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October 09, 2007
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The Representation of German Industry in Minsk has announced that the customs code of the Republic of Belarus was amended with effect from July 1, 2007. Under the new provisions, the authorities can require that details of the manufacturer of goods ... |
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October 07, 2007
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An overview of the biggest tax reform ever in the Czech Republic, which will be coming into force on January 1, 2008 and involve reforms to corporation profits tax, income tax, value-added tax and consumer tax, social security insurance, inheritance ... |
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October 02, 2007
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| Huber: “Further development of Bavarian-Croatian economic relations desired” | |
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MUNICH / ZAGREB On October 3, the Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs, Erwin Huber, is leaving for Zagreb for political talks. He will be accompanied by a nearly 30-strong trade delegation from the sectors of environmental technology and energy. ... |
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October 02, 2007
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Members of the Schengen states, who are residing in Ukraine, are obliged to take out the Ukrainian medical insurance “Ukrinmedstrach”. In future, this mandatory insurance will once again also apply to business travelers and tourists. The insurance ... |
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October 01, 2007
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New visa regulations have been in force in Ukraine since July 26, 2007 for foreigners from the EU, (excluding Romania and Bulgaria), Switzerland, Liechtenstein, USA, Canada and Japan. Nationals of these countries may still enter the country without ... |
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September 26, 2007
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Since July 2007, the Kazakh customs authorities have been requiring submission of the original export declaration of the exporter to clear imports through customs. As an alternative to the original of the export declaration, a copy certified by a ... |
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September 20, 2007
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German companies wishing to invest in the Czech Republic should prepare themselves in good time for the new framework conditions. One point of particular interest is the reduction in the minimum investment level from currently CZK 200 million to ... |
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September 12, 2007
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Erwin Huber, Bavaria’s Minister of Economic Affairs, leaves for Warsaw with a trade delegation |
| Huber: “Further improvement in Bavarian-Polish economic relations envisaged” | |
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MUNICH Bavaria’s Economics Minister Erwin Huber is departing today for Warsaw accompanied by a 15-strong trade delegation. The aim of the visit is to further develop and intensify relations between the State of Bavaria and the Republic of Poland. ... |
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September 10, 2007
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How big are the risks and opportunities for companies entering a foreign market? This is a question that should be asked by every exporter and it is not always easy to answer. The political and cultural framework conditions, as well as the changing ... |
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September 07, 2007
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Czech steel and metal distributor sets up subsidiary PRIMASPOT Deutschland GmbH in Munich |
| Huber: “An indication of the efficient neighborly relations with the Czech Republic” | |
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MUNICH: PRIMASPOT Deutschland GmbH has been launched in Munich as a new business. The company operates as a wholesale distributor of metallurgical materials, in particular stainless steel of upper quality grades, and will in future be supporting ... |
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September 06, 2007
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| Huber: “An excellent export platform for Bavarian SMEs” | |
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MUNICH The ‘Bavaria – Fit for Partnership’ program to promote foreign trade is maintaining its successful course: of the 13 projects planned for 2007, seven were already completed in the first half of the year. 134 Bavarian firms have taken part in ... |
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September 05, 2007
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| A new government regulation came into force in Ukraine on July 26, 2007, which contains changes to the conditions of entry and residence for foreigners. | |
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The regulation affects nationals of those states not requiring a visa (e.g. all EU member states, Switzerland, USA). Up to now, the ruling was that citizens of these states did not need a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. After 90 days, they could ... |
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August 30, 2007
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CEFTA - Free Trade Agreement comes into force in four states as well as in the Province of Kosovo |
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In December 2006, nine states in Southeastern Europe had signed the Central European Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA). This has now come into force in the member countries of Albania, Montenegro, Macedonia and Moldova as well as in the UN administered ... |
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August 30, 2007
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EU support programs cover a large number of entrepreneurial activities. To ensure that Bavarian companies know exactly what is being offered, the Euro Info Centre of Munich, the joint EU Advisory Bureau of the Chambers of Commerce & Industry and ... |
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August 27, 2007
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| New regulations for the importation of second-hand cars. Information bulletin issued by bfai in Cologne | |
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With effect from September 1, 2007, only second-hand cars, which meet the EURO-3 standard, may be imported into Montenegro. The only exceptions are vehicles with diplomatic license plates (embassies, international organizations), old-timers (built ... |
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August 21, 2007
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ROMANIA: ABOLITION OF THE COMPULSORY WORK PERMIT FOR EXPATRIATES FROM EU/EEA |
| The Emergency Ordinance No. 56 dated June 20, 2007 has implemented the already announced reform of the law governing work permits for subjects of member states of the EU and the EEA. | |
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The Emergency Ordinance No. 56 dated June 20, 2007 has implemented the already announced reform of the law governing work permits for subjects of member states of the EU and the EEA. The current Romanian technical term for work permit has been ... |
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August 20, 2007
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On September 1, 2007 a new labor law will come into force in Slovakia. The most important amendments in brief: - more precise definition of employment and independent work (all salary-paid staff in employment are entitled to a contract of ... |
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August 20, 2007
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The Investment Guide published by the F.A.Z.-Institut and the Rödl & Partner Law Office provides a comprehensive overview of economic and legal framework conditions in Bulgaria. EU membership and the good overall economic benchmark data are making ... |
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August 20, 2007
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| Winter Olympics in Sochi sets an avalanche of investments in motion. | |
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The successful bid by the Black Sea spa resort of Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games will set an avalanche of investments in motion amounting to some US$ 12 billion. Among other things, the South Russian city needs new stadiums, roads, housing ... |
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August 16, 2007
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The German-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was officially opened on July 16, 2007. The German-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was founded at the initiative of German and Slovenian companies. It is part of the international ... |
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August 15, 2007
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MUNICH In the first six months of this year, the Bavarian Trade Fair Participation Program has once again performed excellently. 219 companies from the State of Bavaria took part in 18 trade fairs included in the sponsorship program. That is 31 ... |
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August 07, 2007
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POLAND: 2012 EUROPEAN CUP FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS GIVE BOOST TO CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY |
| Investments of euro 40 billion planned in Poland. | |
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The booming Polish construction industry (record growth rates of currently around 50 %) has been given a further boost by UEFA’s decision to hold the 2012 European Cup Football Championships in Poland and Ukraine. Stadiums will have to be modernized ... |
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August 07, 2007
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| set an avalanche of investments in motion - Good opportunities for German firms too | |
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The successful bid by the Black Sea spa resort of Sochi for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games will set an avalanche of investments in motion amounting to some US$ 12 billion. Among other things, the South Russian city needs new stadiums, roads, housing ... |
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August 07, 2007
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With over 100,000 hits in the month of July alone, the cross-border and fully bilingual Internet platform www.bbkult.net has broken all records. Since January 2007, interest of the Internet users in bbkult.net has increased continuously. In 2007, ... |
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August 03, 2007
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Here (http://www.auwi-bayern.de/awp/base/inhalte/Laender/Europa/Tuerkei/Laenderinfos_Tuerkei.html ) you can find information and attachments on the themes of business and ratings in Turkey. Export: NEW! -Turkey Export Report: The report on the ... |
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August 03, 2007
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The Turkish machine market is expanding at an average annual rate of at least 10%. Thanks to extensive investments by manufacturing companies in developing and rationalizing production, there is strong demand for new equipment and state-of-the-art ... |
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August 02, 2007
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After the great success of the trade mission by the Bavarian mechanical and industrial engineering industry to China in October 2004, this year it was Russia’s turn to receive a delegation. The aim of the mission was to help the Bavarian companies ... |
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July 31, 2007
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From year to year, advanced information technologies are growing more and more widespread in Slovakia. All the same, it is still lagging well behind Western countries, especially when it comes to use of the Internet and the digitization of public ... |
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July 30, 2007
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| Minor changes will already be in force by the beginning of 2008. Major reforms to the Hungarian tax system are then envisaged for early in 2009. | |
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The details and final measures of the 2009 major tax reform in Hungary are to be in place by the end of September 2008. They will probably involve the introduction of a real-estate tax. In future, relief is to be granted on earned income and heavier ... |
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July 28, 2007
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The CEFTA Central European Free Trade Agreement signed by nine states in South-Eastern Europe has come into force in the four member states of Albania, Montenegro, Macedonia and Moldova as well as in the UNO-administered South-Serbian Province of ... |
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July 16, 2007
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Slovenia - Official opening of the Slovenian Chamber of Foreign Trade |
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The German-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry was officially opened on July 16, 2007, thus reflecting the increasingly important role that Slovenia plays for the German business community. The German-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and ... |
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July 13, 2007
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INFORMATION EVENT: MARKET DEVELOPMENT PROJEKT FOR TURKEY - FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR SMEs |
| 2007, 196 p., EUR 25, ISBN-10: 3-9810156-5-7, local global GmbH, Marienstr. 5, D-70178 Stuttgart | |
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Turkey has turned into an attractive place for German companies. The process of privatization is striding ahead in leaps and bounds, state monopolies are a thing of the past. And Turkish law is also undergoing vigorous changes and being brought more ... |
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July 11, 2007
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| Huber: “Important Expansion of the Bavarian Network of Representatives“ | |
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MUNICH The Free State of Bavaria is resolutely expanding its worldwide network of foreign representations. Erwin Huber, Bavaria’s Minister of Economic Affairs, has appointed Bernard Bauer as the new Representative of the Free State of Bavaria ... |
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July 03, 2007
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Bavaria’s Economics Minister leaves for Moscow with a 70-strong trade delegation |
| Huber: “Bavaria is the technological engine driving cooperation with Russia” | |
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MUNICH Bavaria’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Erwin Huber, departs today for a three-day trade mission to the Russian capital of Moscow. He is being accompanied by an over 70-strong high-caliber trade delegation. “During the coming ‘10th Bavarian ... |
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June 28, 2007
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Foreign Business in Romania – New Guide for Skilled Trades and Crafts Enterprises |
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In the wake of the latest accessions to the EU, Romania is moving even more into the spotlight than before as a market for Bavarian skilled trades and crafts enterprises. The new guide “Supplies and Crafts Services for Romania” is a practical ... |
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June 20, 2007
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‘Regionalmarketing Oberpfalz’ builds bridges between East and West |
| “An Eastern European language is a unique selling point in the jobs market” | |
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June 20, 2007
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While Germany is still vigorously debating the pros and cons of a statutory minimum wage, 20 other member states of the EU have already introduced minimum wages. The monthly level ranges from euro 92 in Bulgaria to euro 1,570 in Luxembourg. Apart ... |
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June 13, 2007
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| Huber: “Bavaria supports the accession of Croatia to the EU” | |
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MUNICH Bavaria’s Minister of Economic Affairs, Erwin Huber, calls for the speedy accession of Croatia to the EU. During talks yesterday evening in Munich with the Croatian Minister of Economy, Branko Vukelić, on bilateral Bavarian-Croatian business ... |
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June 08, 2007
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June 08, 2007
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June 06, 2007
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NEW BULGARIAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR EXPORT-ORIENTED BAVARIAN COMPANIES |
| The new development project was planned and developed in collaboration with the German Chamber of Foreign Trade in Sofia and the Foreign Trade Center of Bavaria. | |
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June 01, 2007
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ROMANIA – Review of credit standing of companies a simple matter |
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June 01, 2007
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June 01, 2007
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June 01, 2007
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June 01, 2007
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May 30, 2007
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RUSSIA – Only 5 percent of component suppliers can meet Western standards |
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In the Russian automotive component supplier industry – like in the automobile construction industry – there are clear signs that an increasing number of foreign companies are entering the market. According to figures supplied by the Russian ... |
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May 29, 2007
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May 25, 2007
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May 21, 2007
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May 20, 2007
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May 15, 2007
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According to a survey conducted by the German-Croatian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, over 90 percent of its member companies are satisfied with their present business situation. 60 percent even went so far as to describe it as good, which is 8 ... |
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May 14, 2007
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Bavaria’s Economics Minister comments on the 2008 Bavarian Trade Fair Participation Program |
| Huber: “Capture new foreign markets by taking part in trade fairs round the world” | |
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May 02, 2007
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May 02, 2007
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RUSSIA – Change in senior management at the Federation of German Industries |
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April 12, 2007
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Bavaria’s Minister of Economic Affairs visits Hungary / Two-day trade mission to Budapest and Györ |
| Huber: “Impetus for the further development of Bavarian-Hungarian business relations” | |
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MUNICH / BUDAPEST Bavaria’s Economics Minister Erwin Huber is off to Budapest for political talks. “Bavaria and Hungary enjoy a particularly close business relationship. The Free State alone accounts for nearly one third of all foreign trade between ... |
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April 05, 2007
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Successful presentation of Bavarian companies at the Bulgaria Building Week 2007 in Sofia |
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Since 2003, Bulgaria has been enjoying a building boom with annual growth rates of well over 10 %. It was against this background that the State of Bavaria presented itself for the 6th year in succession with 14 Bavarian firms on a communal booth at ... |
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April 03, 2007
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POLAND – upcoming small and medium-sized businesses need planning software |
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The Polish market for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software offers enormous potential. The year 2006 was dominated mainly by consolidations and other stock market floatations. Some company representatives see this as a sign of a tougher battle ... |
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April 03, 2007
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NEW BULGARIAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR EXPORT-ORIENTED BAVARIAN COMPANIES |
| Are you looking for a sales partner in Bulgaria? Do you want the help and advice of experts in your search? | |
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The new development project was planned and developed in collaboration with the German Chamber of Foreign Trade in Sofia and the Foreign Trade Center of Bavaria. Apart from an extensive preparatory phase with experts, this project will include two ... |
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April 03, 2007
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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry has produced a leaflet summarizing the most important innovations. An A-Z glossary is provided ... |
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April 03, 2007
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INFORMATION BULLETIN: ACCESSION OF ROMANIA/BULGARIA TO THE EU |
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With Romania and Bulgaria, the EU now has 27 member states. But what effect does the enlargement to the East have on jobs for employees and on self-employed people. A new bulletin will tell you. It can be found under: www.schwaben.ihk.de - ... |
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April 02, 2007
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| Exclusive! German translation of Hungarian support programs. Bavarian companies operating in Hungary will be the ones to benefit. | |
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Are you a Bavarian company operating in Hungary? Are you interested in Hungarian support programs? Then you will want to have a list of Hungarian support programs. In collaboration with the Hungarian Consulate General in Munich, the Chamber of ... |
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March 30, 2007
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Neighboring Bavarian and Czech regions want to create a strong cross-border region. On March 1, representatives from politics, industry and culture met in the Centrum Bavaria Bohemia at Schönsee to discuss ways of intensifying ... |
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March 28, 2007
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BULGARIA – Excellent sales opportunities for environmental technology |
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The chemical industry is one of Bulgaria’s key business sectors. Together, chemicals and petrochemicals both represent more than 25 percent of its manufacturing industry. Despite this, the Balkan country is still one of the most promising markets ... |
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March 24, 2007
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The Bavarian University Center for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (BAYHOST) in collaboration with the Institute for German Studies at Regensburg University is for the fifth time organizing a Summer Academy for German lecturers from foreign ... |
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March 15, 2007
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Network of Eastern Bavarian business promoters meets to discuss the “Cross-Border Business Portal” |
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A working meeting of Eastern Bavaria business promoters, representatives of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs and of Lower Bavaria•Upper Palatinate Chamber of Trades and Crafts was held on March 8, 2007 to discuss the future strategy of the ... |
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March 14, 2007
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| More then 65 Czech courses available in EUREGIO EGRENSIS – New database | |
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More then 65 Czech courses available in EUREGIO EGRENSIS – New database Whether it is “Czech for Tourists“, “Fußsekele, Schnuptychl und Co – The rather different course for beginners“ or under the motto of “With one leg in the Czech Republic” – ... |
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March 07, 2007
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The new practical guide “PUB - Public Procurement” focuses on public procurement in the regions of Bavaria, Upper Austria and Bohemia sharing common borders. Unlike the private sector, purchasing by public institutions is still not very ... |
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March 04, 2007
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| Interested small and medium-sized companies are the target of this new market development project sponsored by the State of Bavaria to open up the Ukrainian market. | |
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The highlight of the project is a matchmaking meeting in Kiev, at which talks can be held between Bavarian companies and firms from Ukraine. At least three to five potential Ukrainian business partners will be individually picked for each Bavarian ... |
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March 02, 2007
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Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs visits Slovakia with a trade delegation |
| Huber: "What we are seeking is the further development of business relations between Bavaria and Slovakia " | |
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MUNICH The Bavarian Economics Minister Erwin Huber is leaving today on a two-day trade mission to Bratislava. He is being accompanied by a 40-strong trade delegation from the sectors of automotive component suppliers, electrical engineering, ... |
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February 23, 2007
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Centrum Bavaria Bohemia (CeBB) - the latest facts and figures as of February 19, 2007 |
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Annual Report 2006 On February 1, 2007, the Centrum Bavaria Bohemia (CeBB) published the highly successful annual report of its launch year 2006. The first year of the opening of the Centrum Bavaria Bohemia (CeBB) in Schönsee has far exceeded ... |
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February 23, 2007
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February 23, 2007
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At the beginning of December 2006, the EU states agreed to extend the scope of the “Schengen Agreement” to include the Czech Republic and eight other new EU member states from 2008 onwards under a transitional arrangement. As of this date, border ... |
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February 22, 2007
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The Croatian National Bank (HNB) has issued three instructions that regulate in particular the conditions and nature of payment transactions, the use of chiffres, abbreviations and payment codes. Freelance employees, tradesmen, individual ... |
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February 01, 2007
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15 years of consultancy services in Plzen - Change of staff at Bayern Handwerk International GmbH |
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With the proud total of 15 years of Bayern Handwerk International GmbH in Plzen, the Chairman of the Advisory Council Prof. Dr. Elmar Forster has said goodbye to his longstanding head of the representation and deserving colleague Hermann ... |
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February 01, 2007
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| “Business Guide Germany Russia 2006/2007”, 5th edition, October 2006, 280 pages, EUR 15, ISBN 3-932661-56-1 | |
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“Business Guide Deutschland Russland 2006/2007“ (Business Guide Germany Russia), 5th edition, October 2006, 280 pages, EUR 15, ISBN 3-932661-56-1, Wegweiser GmbH Berlin, ... |
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February 01, 2007
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| Regensburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry offers a customized consultancy service to help you in your search for cooperation partners. | |
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In collaboration with the German-Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Warsaw, Regensburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry is offering a customized consultancy service to help you find the right cooperation partners. In a one-on-one meeting, ... |
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January 30, 2007
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Students from Bulgaria, Poland, Croatia, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary and for the first time also from Serbia are eligible to apply for one of these scholarships. The closing date for applications is February 15, 2007. The support is aimed ... |
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January 17, 2007
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Any interested small and medium-sized companies can qualify for targeted support under a new market development project sponsored by the State of Bavaria to help them open up the Ukrainian market. The highlight of the project is a matchmaking ... |
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January 15, 2007
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An over 100-strong delegation of representatives of politics, industry and administration from the Sverdlovsk region will be in Bavaria from January 15 to 18, 2007 headed by Governor Rossel. In addition to a large number of top-flight ... |
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January 15, 2007
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| Huber: “New stimulus for Bavarian-Russian relations” | |
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MUNICH The Bavarian Minister of Economic Affairs, Erwin Huber, will today be welcoming the Governor of the Russian Sverdlovsk Region, Eduard Rossel, to Bavaria at the head of an over 100-strong high-caliber delegation. “The Sverdlovsk Region with ... |
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January 10, 2007
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January 04, 2007
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Market surveys on special mechanical engineering in the Czech Republic and Slovakia |
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Mechanical engineering and tool design and construction in the Czech Republic and Slovakia are in the process of regaining their traditional importance - not least due to new automobile plants that have been set up in these countries. Two new ... |
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January 02, 2007
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Economic area Eastern Bavaria – West Bohemia: A vision becomes a reality |
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Border proximity as a locational advantage: Eastern Bavaria and the West of the Czech Republic need to join up forces in order to withstand the pull from the metropolises Vienna, Prague, Munich and Nuremberg, and, at the same time, benefit from the ... |
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January 02, 2007
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| Huber: "Excellent platform for launching business with foreign partners" | |
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MUNICH The foreign trade support program "Bavaria - Fit for Partnership" goes into the next round. The program for 2007 focuses primarily on Central and Eastern European countries. Key topics are the sectors of the construction industry, mechanical ... |
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January 01, 2007
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| Huber: “We will intensify opportunities for cooperation” | |
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MUNICH Bavaria’s Economics Minister Erwin Huber is leaving today, 21 December 2006, for political talks in Moscow. “Bavaria will continue to give its full and consistent backing to the development of business relations with Russia and the Moscow ... |
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December 20, 2006
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Huber: "Foreign representations help industry to open up new markets" |
| Bavaria expands its worldwide network of representations | |
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MUNICH Bavaria further expands its global network of foreign representations. Bavaria’s Economics Minister Erwin Huber announces the opening of more representative offices in South Africa and the Czech Republic in 2007. "With the help of the foreign ... |
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December 14, 2006
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CCI Certificate in ''CCI East-West Business / Commercial Studies'' |
| Dual training model for school leavers with a certificate of matriculation qualifying them for studies at a university or institute of higher technical education | |
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East-West Business / Commercial Studies • leading to the final examinations of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) in: • industrial or office management (Industriekaufmann/-frau or Bürokaufmann/-frau) and • CCI certified foreign-language ... |
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November 30, 2006
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| Four flights a week by air Baltic - the only airline to offer this two-hour service to the Latvian capital. | |
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air baltic now offers four flights a week from Munich to the Latvian capital. The flight takes two hours. The airline is a longstanding partner airline of SAS (Scandinavian Airlines System) and up to now is the only company to provide direct flights ... |
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November 30, 2006
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| Slovenia converts its currency to the euro on January 1, 2007. | |
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Slovenia is converting its currency to the euro. The date for introducing the euro and converting cash has been fixed at January 1, 2007. There will be no "phasing-out period". This information was published as EC Regulation No. 1647/2006 of ... |
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November 30, 2006
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A new member has joined the network of German Chambers of Foreign Trade: in short, the German-Slovenian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been created. The organization representing the interests of industry is the first to be set up in the ... |
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November 16, 2006
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Official Opening of the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria in Poland |
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Bavaria presents itself as a top location under the motto “Invest in Bavaria – Benefit from Europe” at an economic conference organised by the German-Polish Chamber of Foreign Trade in Warsaw on 21 November. On the evening of the ... |
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October 19, 2006
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The German ICT market is benefiting more and more from the positive development of the Russian ICT sector, which is currently booming. This is the conclusion reached by the Bundesverband Informationswirtschaft, Telekommunikation und neue Medien e.V. ... |
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October 19, 2006
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Strong Bavarian presence at industrial trade fairs in Bulgaria and Romania |
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In the light of the forthcoming accession of Bulgaria and Romania to the EU - scheduled for 1 January 2007 - there are signs of a general increase in activity by Bavarian firms in both countries. Interest was also shown in the new EU candidates ... |
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October 10, 2006
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| Stoiber: “Strong momentum for dynamic business relations” / Development of scientific cooperation another key area | |
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Minister-President Dr. Edmund Stoiber expects the visit by the Russian President Vladimir Putin to Bavaria to generate strong momentum for dynamic business relations between Bavaria and Russia. Stoiber said: “I am convinced that during our talks we ... |
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October 06, 2006
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| Spitzner: “The opening of a highly innovative production plant confirms Bavaria’s role as a top location for the chemical industry” | |
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MUNICH / BOBINGEN The US chemicals group Johns Manville has commissioned its new production plant for polyester spunbond in Bobingen. At today’s opening ceremony with Johns Manville CEO Steve Hochhauser, the Bavarian Vice-Minister for Economic ... |
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October 05, 2006
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Market survey: Opportunities for construction and finishing contractors from Bavaria in Hungary |
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Within the scope of the Empowerment Program for Eastern Bavaria, the Chamber of Trades and Crafts of Lower Bavaria-Upper Palatinate has commissioned this market study to analyze market potential in the new EU member states for a number of different ... |
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September 30, 2006
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The three Baltic Republics of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are among the countries with the most dynamically expanding economies in Europe. In the last few years, industrial production in these countries has risen at a well above-average rate ... |
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September 27, 2006
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Interested small and medium-sized companies are the target of this new market development project sponsored by the State of Bavaria to open up the Ukrainian market. The highlight of the project is a matchmaking meeting in Kiev, at which contact ... |
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September 27, 2006
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| Foreign companies to benefit from quicker and more cost-effective market entry. | |
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On July 1, 2006, Budapest adopted a fully amended company law. Under the newly codified law, foreign companies will benefit from quicker and more cost-effective market entry. The most important innovations at a glance: - greater freedom of ... |
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September 22, 2006
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New CCI course for high-school graduates: “East-West management assistant” |
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A new course is being added to the successful training programs run by Regensburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) for high-school graduates: namely the “East-West management assistant”, a qualification for export specialists with the emphasis ... |
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September 18, 2006
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Bavaria is one of Ukraine’s most important trading partners. The reform agenda of Ukrainian President Yushchenko and the opening of the market to Western countries continue to make Ukraine an interesting proposition for Bavarian entrepreneurs - ... |
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September 09, 2006
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EU encourages transfer of freight traffic away from the roads |
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Freight transport companies wishing to use cross-border transport systems and routes other than roads can now once again apply to the European Union for support. The aim of the Marco Polo EU support program is to shift freight traffic away from ... |
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September 06, 2006
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| Spitzner: "Further expanding economic relations" | |
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MUNICH Bavarian Vice-Minister of Economic Affairs, Hans Spitzner, departed today on a two-day mission to Krakow accompanied by a selected delegation of experts. The set goal of the visit is to further expand and intensify relations between Bavaria ... |
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September 05, 2006
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The Serbian Investment & Export Promotion Agency (Siepa) wants to publish application forms for direct investment incentives by mid August 2006. A corresponding decree issued by the government came into force on July 10, 2006. According to this ... |
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September 05, 2006
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HUNGARY: Participation in tendering procedures via a branch office |
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In Hungary, a foreign company can take part in tendering procedures directly and through a Hungarian branch office. What the Contracting Law does not regulate, however, is the question of whether a branch office can refer to the capacities of the ... |
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September 04, 2006
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River cruises on the Danube are growing increasingly popular. In 2005, cross-border traffic through the Jochenstein locks was 12.1 % up on 2004 with a total of 293,500 passengers. Compared with 2002, the increase is as much as about 50 %. Bavaria’s ... |
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September 04, 2006
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September 04, 2006
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Cabotage permits for upstream and downstream transports in combined traffic with the Czech Republic |
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Germany has reached an agreement with the Czech Republic covering cabotage permits for combined upstream and downstream transports between Duisburg and Lovosice. Applications for the cabotage permits can be filed since September 1, 2006. The ... |
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August 30, 2006
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Bavaria’s Economics Minister Erwin Huber is appealing to people living in the Bavarian-Czech border region to develop and deepen their knowledge of each other’s languages. "Economically, Bavaria and the Czech Republic have been growing closer and ... |
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August 24, 2006
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Bavarian Trade Fair Participation Program 2007 now available |
| Munich (August 15, 2006) - The State of Bavaria will be offering sponsored participation in trade fairs around the world next year as well. | |
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Bavarian companies can present themselves and their products and services on sponsored communal booths in 32 countries. On behalf of the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Bayern International is organizing the 2007 Bavarian Trade Fair ... |
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August 23, 2006
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The new Public Procurement Act No. 137/2006 has been in force in the Czech Republic since July 1, 2006. It transposes the new EU provisions into national law and includes the following amendments: - introduction of the competitive dialogue ... |
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August 23, 2006
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The “Biotechnology in Poland” Atlas is a directory compiled in German and English containing short profiles of 109 companies in Poland’s biotech scene. The Atlas also provides 43 entries on research institutions of the Polish Academy of Science and ... |
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August 08, 2006
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SLOVAK REPUBLIC: Logistics market opens up attractive opportunities |
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The Slovak market for services in logistics offers attractive business opportunities. Experts are expecting a growth of approximately 20 percent for 2006 and 2007. The lively investment activities, increasing industrial manufacturing and expanding ... |
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August 07, 2006
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The Bavarian University Centre for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe (BAYHOST) acts as a service facility for all universities in Bavaria and promotes student and scientific exchanges between Bavaria and the East of Europe. BAYHOST assists ... |
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August 07, 2006
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Russia: Professional training of German managers in Russian companies |
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InWEnt is looking for 15 junior executives from small and medium-sized enterprises to take part in practically oriented advanced training in Russian companies. This means that male and female German managers now have access to the Russian manager ... |
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July 31, 2006
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At the turn of the year, Slovenia will be the first and only one of the new EU accession countries from Central and Eastern Europe to introduce the Euro. This was decided in Brussels by the EU Heads of State and Heads of Government and the European ... |
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July 27, 2006
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Bavaria opens more foreign representations in Poland and Croatia / New representative in Hungary |
| Huber: “Bavarian representations open up new markets” | |
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Munich The State of Bavaria is setting up two new Bavarian representations in Poland and Croatia. “Compared with Hungary or the Czech Republic, there is still plenty of scope for developing business relations with Poland and Croatia as partners for ... |
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July 27, 2006
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Poland: New information requirements for foreigners from other EU countries |
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On May 24, the Polish Sejm adopted the bill governing travel to and from the territory of the Republic of Poland and time spent in the country by EU foreigners and their family members. On principle, the bill makes provision for three types of stay ... |
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July 27, 2006
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| New regulation abolishes reciprocity clause | |
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On the strength of the situation prevailing in the Slovenian labor market, the Government of the Republic of Slovenia decided on May 25, 2006 that it would no longer make free access to the labor market for EU citizens and their family members ... |
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July 26, 2006
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With effect from July 1, 2006, prices in Romania are being listed only in the new currency. Up until the end of the year, payments may also be made in the old currency. As of January 1, 2007 the “old Lei” will be converted into the strong Lei at ... |
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July 26, 2006
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| Now that Montenegro has gained its independence from Serbia, new country names have to be observed. | |
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On June 4, 2006, the Montenegrin Parliament declared its independence from Serbia. Recognition of its independence by the EU and Germany followed on June 12 and 14, 2006 respectively. This brought an end to the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro ... |
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July 26, 2006
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Before the end of this year, the burden on the budget is to be eased by further savings, introducing new and higher taxes and cutting back subsidies by HUF 15 billion. Among other measures, Value Added Tax will be increased in September 2006 from 15 ... |
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July 26, 2006
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