Weaker Economies in Foreign Markets, Currency Effects and Further Roaming Regulation Impact Results for the First Nine Months 2009VIENNA, Austria, November 12 - “Gender Art” From Eastern Europe in ViennaVIENNA, Austria - - The Austrian Museum of Modern Art MUMOK is to Open the Large Show “Gender Check - Femininity and Masculinity in Eastern European Art” on November 12, 2009 Europe’s Most Valuable Brand Corporations: Nokia EUR 35,220 bn, Followed by French LVMH Group and Belgian Inbev GroupVIENNA, Austria - The European brand value study eurobrand2009 was presented by European Brand Institute in Vienna. Details and reports: study.eurobrand.cc. More Than 20 Million People are Over-indebted in EuropeVIENNA, Austria - - European Consumer Debt Network Expects Numbers to Grow and Calls European Decision Makers to Take Urgent Action Vienna - Now or Never! Vienna Tourist Board Launches New Advertising LineVIENNA, Austria - With its new advertising line, the Vienna Tourist Board plans to attract international visitors to Vienna right now, without delay. “Vienna - now or never” is the slogan positioned in a “communication square.” The images show Vienna from exciting perspectives, with unusual image details and state-of-the-art photographic aesthetics. When Winter’s Tales Come to LifeVIENNA, Austria - - Magic of Advent in Vienna Ablaze in New Lights This Year In the middle of Vienna, between City Hall and the Burgtheater, you will find one of the most beautiful winter wonderlands: Vienna’s Magic of Advent with its famous Christmas market. Even the youngest visitors walk around with their eyes wide open and wonder about the many surprises the Magic of Advent in Vienna has to offer. Adults stroll leisurely through the park or take in the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle of the Christmas market: because soon it is the time of the year again… Mobile Research Conference 2010: Prestigious Speakers From Academia and Commerce Come Together to Join the Debate - and There’s Still Time to Take Part!LONDON, COLOGNE, Germany, NEW YORK, and VIENNA, Austria - Following the success of the 2009 event, the organizing committee of the Mobile Research Conference (www.mobileresearchconference.com) announces its line-up of prestigious keynote speakers at next year’s event on 8-9th March in London. Hosted by Globalpark, a leading provider of panel, community and survey software, the conference is the must-attend event for anyone interested in understanding this emerging research platform. The World Comes to Play at PlatogoVIENNA, Austria - - Casual Gaming, User-Generated Content and a Showcase for Game Developers Invitation to the International Press Conference With Jermaine Jackson on September 8, 2009 at Vienna City Hall for the Presentation of THE TRIBUTE in Memory of Michael JacksonVIENNA, Austria - Jermaine Jackson, co-producer of THE TRIBUTE, the City of Vienna and WORLD AWARDS MEDIA cordially invite you to the International Press Conference for the official presentation of THE TRIBUTE In Memory of Michael Jackson, the major international tribute concert to be held on September 26, 2009 in front of Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria. Disrupting Regulatory Measures and the Overall Tense Economic Situation Impact Results for the First Half Year 2009VIENNA, Austria - - Fixed Net line loss cut by 2/3 in 1H 09 to 20,600 lines - Double digit subscriber growth of 10.1% to 18.1 million customers in Mobile Communication - Revenues decline by 5.8% to EUR 2,388.8 million primarily driven by lower Fixed Net revenues - EBITDA decreases by 5.2% to EUR 904.8 million while operating costs decline by 6.7% - Operating free cash flow grows by 5.9% while free cash flow per share increases by 2.4% to 0.75 EUR - Outlook for 2009 on a constant currency basis fully reiterated, as announced on the occasion of the 1Q 09 results - Dividend per share floor of 75 cent per share reiterated for 2009-2012 - Management Board has resolved to cancel 17 million treasury shares or 3.7% of share capital as of August 24, 2009, thus, the number of shares will be reduced to 443 million - Share buyback envisaged for 2010, subject to stable conditions Invitation to the International Press Conference With Jermaine Jackson Presentation of the SAVE THE WORLD AWARDS 2009VIENNA, Austria - - Andie MacDowell and Carl Lewis Will Attend - Press Conference on July 24 at 11 p.m. at the Palais Niederosterreich in Vienna Jermaine Jackson at the 2009 SAVE THE WORLD AWARDS on July 24 in AustriaVIENNA, Austria - - Television Show From the Nuclear Power Plant Zwentendorf in Lower Austria With the Motto “HEAL THE WORLD” Studies Presented at International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease Reveal Substantial Economic Costs and Caregiver Burden Associated with Alzheimer’s DiseaseVIENNA - Elan Corporation, plc (NYSE: ELN) and Wyeth (NYSE: WYE) presented information this week at the Alzheimer Association 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD 2009) from seven posters and one podium presentation about the growing burden of care and costs associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and how to measure them. This information sheds light on the impact of AD, which, as the population ages, will place a significant and increasing burden on patients, families, and caregivers, as well as public health systems worldwide. The costs of Alzheimer’s disease are difficult to estimate, highlighting the importance of the information presented. Majority of Physicians,(1) Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) Carers(1) and the General Public(1) in Five European Countries Understand the Need to Detect and Treat AD Early, Yet the Disease Remains Significantly Under-Diagnosed(2)VIENNA - - Attitudinal and Behavioural Barriers(1) - Combined with Inability to Recognize Disease Symptoms(1) - Contribute to Delay in Diagnosis and Treatment Memorial Book for the Victims of National Socialism at the University of Vienna in 1938: Online Version Available on the InternetVIENNA - Since 30 June 2009, the online version of the memorial book for the victims of National Socialism at the University of Vienna in 1938 is available worldwide. The database comprises approximately 2,200 names and biographies of those predominantly Jewish affiliates of the University of Vienna who were dismissed by the university following the advent of National Socialism in 1938 and who were consequently exiled and/or murdered. With this memorial book, the University of Vienna takes a further initiative in order to deal with the complex dimensions of National Socialism with regard to its own history. Tauern Gas Pipeline Starts TGL Open Season 2009 on 29th June 2009VIENNA - The allocation procedure for the transportation capacities of the Tauern Gas Pipeline project, known as TGL Open Season 2009, starts on 29th June. In this next step of the feasibility study, the market demand will be determined on the basis of binding capacity requests and long-term transportation capacities allocated on a non-discriminatory basis. All companies that register in the period between 29th June and 21st August 2009 and that meet the requirements of the General Rules (TGL AVR - OS) are entitled to participate. Tauern Gas Pipeline Applies for Exemption for Long-Term Investment SecurityVIENNA, Austria - - Application for Exemption Submitted to Austrian Regulatory Authority Schweighofer Prize 2009 Presented in ViennaVIENNA, Austria - Innovative Contributions for a Prosperous European Forest-Based Sector On June 18, 2009, the Schweighofer Prize, the European innovation award for the forest-based sector, is presented for the 4th time at the Vienna City Hall. Almost 500 guests from over 30 different countries will honour 7 winning teams, who will share euro 300,000 in prize money. Full Breasts Without Silicon and Scalpels - With Stem-Cell-Enriched Own FatVIENNA - Gentle Methods of new Cosmetic Surgery Increasingly Replacing More Invasive Methods The media recently reported that Miss California entered the pageant with “fake breasts.” This wouldn’t have happened with silicon-free breast enlargement! This novel breast enlargement method neither leaves scars nor does the artificially enlarged breast feel or look unnatural. But breasts enlarged with silicon are not just criticised in beauty contests. Desmond Tutu to Receive an Honorary Doctorate From the University of ViennaVIENNA, Austria - The University of Vienna will confer an honorary doctorate in theology on the South African Theologian and Nobel Laureate, Dr Desmond Tutu. The University substantiates the honour with Tutu’s outstanding achievement in applying a theology of “Ubuntu”. The ceremony will take place at 11.00 AM on 12 June 2009, in the Main Ceremonial Chamber of the University. Telekom Austria Group: 1st Quarter 2009 Results: Committed to Free Cash Flow Protection Despite Tough Market EnvironmentVIENNA, Austria - Significant Slowdown of Fixed Net Access Line Loss Continues With Just 8,000 Lines Lost in 1Q 09 - Mobile Communication Continues Growth Trend of its Subscriber Base With a 13.0% Increase to 17.9 Million Customers - Revenues Decline by 5.0% to EUR 1,197.1 Million Primarily Driven by Lower Fixed Net Revenues as Revenues in Mobile Communication Remain Flat - Fixed Net Revenues Impacted by Lower Wholesale Revenues, Declining Voice Volumes and the Disposal of Subsidiaries - EBITDA Decreases by 6.4% to EUR 454.8 Million due to Weaker Contribution From Mobile Communication While Fixed Net Grows Slightly - EBITDA, Capex and Operating Free Cash Flow Outlook 2009 Fully Reiterated, Revenues Slightly Weaker Than Originally Expected - Dividend per Share Floor of 75 Cent Reiterated for 2009-2012 With 14.000 Tickets Already Reserved, Your Chance to win a Dream House in Palma for Only 99 EUR is now Within Easy ReachVIENNA - The Austrian owners are looking forward to the lottery draw of their luxury house in Palma de Mallorca and proudly announce that 14.000 tickets have already been reserved. 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Agent Logic Announces Multi-INT Analyst Solution to Bridge the Gap Between Cyber Threat Data and Traditional Intelligence SourcesVIENNA, Virginia - Using its flagship product RulePoint(R), Agent Logic provides Samsung Unveils its Latest Series of Hospitality TVsAUSTRIA, Vienna - New Line-up Designed With Efficiency and Market Expectations in Mind AUSTRIA, Vienna, March 24 /PRNewswire/ – Samsung Unveils European Marketing Strategy, New Products and DirectionsVIENNA, Austria - Samsung Electronics Defines Company’s European Strategy at First-Ever Mycosafe and ViruSure: Two Austrian Biosafety Companies Expand to AsiaVIENNA, Austria and SINGAPORE - Mycoplasma biosafety specialist Mycosafe Diagnostics GmbH and virus and Austria-Note / Note to Customers on Video Coverage on the Trial of Incest Case of AmstettenVIENNA - The following is an editorial note for international TV stations and |
