Vienna Tobacconists Worried About New Container Return Rules
From 2025, people in Austria will pay a 25-cent deposit per container, refunded upon return, with tobacconists also required to accept returns.
Austrian Firms Invest €404M in Worker Safety
This marks the first time the €400 million threshold has been surpassed, with sales of safety equipment having grown steadily since 2017.
€1,000 Monthly Bonus for Full-Time Doctors in Lower Austria
This initiative, announced Tuesday, aims to make full-time positions more appealing and to increase doctor availability in the region’s hospitals.
Austrian Gaming Industry Grows 71% in Six Years
The sector generated a total revenue of €188.7 million, with 85% of this income coming from international markets.
Mattersburg Construction Crew Uncovers 1.8-Meter Elephant Fossil
According to initial reports, the tusk may belong to an early species of steppe elephant, a predecessor of the mammoth.
Trial Starts For Gänserndorf Woman Accused of Poisoning Partner
A trial began Tuesday at the Korneuburg Regional Court for a 32-year-old woman accused of two attempted murders involving her former partner in 2022.
Road Accidents in Austria Drop, Biker Fatalities Remain High
Austria is on track for a record low in road fatalities in 2024, yet motorcycle-related deaths remain alarmingly high.
Austria’s Fiscal Council Predicts Rising Deficits
The Austrian Fiscal Council has revised its budget deficit forecasts for 2024 and 2025, now expecting shortfalls of 3.9% and 4.1% of GDP, respectively.
Austrian Post’s Profit Rises 10.7% in 2024, Expecting €3B Revenue
Austrian Post achieved robust earnings in the first nine months of 2024, with operating profit (EBIT) increasing by €144.7 million compared to the same period last year.
AK Secures €1.16M Refund for Tenants Overcharged
On Monday, the AK announced that affected renters would receive an average of €2,324 per apartment after a favorable ruling from both the Vienna Higher Regional Court and the Supreme Court