Insolvency process opened via Signa Prime
Vienna – Signa Prime AG's self-administration restructuring process was opened at the Vienna commercial court on Thursday afternoon, creditor protection associations Creditreform, AKV and KSV1870 reported. Creditors can therefore register their claims until February 14, 2024. Lawyer Norbert Abel was appointed insolvency administrator. Liabilities are 4.5 billion euros.
Another mass exodus in the Gaza Strip due to the Israeli offensive
Gaza/Tel Aviv – A major Israeli offensive on Thursday triggered a mass exodus among previously displaced residents of the Gaza Strip. Tens of thousands of people have fled the districts of Nuseirat, Bureij and Maghazi, in the center of the densely populated Palestinian territory. The United Nations spoke of more than 150,000 people. According to Palestinian reports, 50 Palestinians were killed in new Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip.
Israel basic yes to aid corridor across the Mediterranean
Tel Aviv/Nicosia – Israel has essentially given Cyprus the green light for a humanitarian aid corridor to the Gaza Strip across the Mediterranean. An Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday that his country agreed to the proposal on the condition that international aid shipments would be checked in Cyprus “under Israeli supervision” and then delivered directly to the Gaza Strip. .
ÖSV downhill racer close to podium at Schwarz-Drama in Bormio
Bormio – Overshadowed by Marco Schwarz's suspected knee injury, the third descent of the season in Bormio for the ÖSV also ended without a podium. The best Austrian on the Stelvio was Vincent Kriechmayr in fifth place. French surprise Cyprien Sarrazin stole the show from Marco Odermatt (+0.09) on Thursday with his first downhill World Cup win.
New York is cracking down on migrant bus arrivals
New York – In the midst of a fierce dispute over the influx of migrants to the USA, the metropolis of New York is taking action against the arrival of buses with immigrants. In an order issued Wednesday, House Speaker Eric Adams will require bus companies to announce their arrival in New York at least 32 hours in advance if there are migrants on board. Adams expects additional costs of around twelve billion dollars and sees Washington as responsible.
Three killed and nine injured in Russian attacks
Kiev (Kiev) – At least three people were killed and nine others were injured in Russian attacks on several targets in southern Ukraine on Thursday, according to Ukrainian authorities. Two fishermen were killed in the shelling of the village of Bilenke, in the Zaporizhzhia region, the Prosecutor General's Office reported on the Telegram online service. Five other civilians suffered injuries of varying severity.
Poland receives an EU advance of five billion euros
Warsaw/Brussels – After the change of government, Poland received an advance of five billion euros from the long-blocked EU Corona aid. “First European transfer already in the Polish State's account! More than 20 billion zlotys! Done as promised”, wrote the new Prime Minister Donald Tusk on the social network X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday.
Vienna Stock Exchange closes weaker
Vienna – The Vienna Stock Exchange closed weaker on Thursday. ATX fell 0.71 percent to 3,414 points. The main European stock exchanges showed a lighter trend and therefore with slightly smaller discounts. The penultimate trading day of the 2023 stock market year was very quiet in the national stock market. Sales were also quite scarce. ATX is currently looking for a strong annual swing, with an increase of over 9% since the beginning of the year.
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