Survey: Only 12.6% of Austrians Reuse or Sell Old Smartphones
Half of Austrians replace smartphones every two years but 42% stash old devices unused; Drei launches refurbish program to cut e-waste.
WSI Report: Austria Tops Europe with 5.4% Real Wage Gain
Eurozone collective wages rose 4.5% nominally and 2.1% real in 2024; Austria led with 5.4%, but most countries still trail 2020 wage levels.
VKI Test: Only 2 of 13 Men’s Antiperspirants Rated “Good”
VKI/Stiftung Warentest test finds only 2 of 13 men’s antiperspirants “good”; many contain hard-to-biodegrade chemicals and endocrine disruptors.
Austria Records First 35°C Day as Heatwave Sparks Fire Warnings
Austria’s early June heatwave shatters records—more 30 °C days, first 35 °C hit, and rising forest-fire danger.
Tyrol Study Links Diabetes Family History to 5-Year Earlier Onset
Family history of type 2 diabetes brings diagnosis 5 years earlier, boosts neuropathy risk by 41%, and sharply raises men’s cardiovascular complications.
Foreign Direct Investment into Central, Eastern, Southeastern Europe Falls 25%
FDI into CEE fell 25% to €75 B in 2024; new projects hit five-year lows; Poland & Romania saw sharpest drops, while China led new inflows.
User-Friendly “ID Austria” App Replaces “Digitales Amt”
Austria’s new ID Austria app replaces Digitales Amt with PIN login, EU-wide legal compliance, and streamlined identity services.
BCG Report: 400 Super-Rich Own 37 % of Austria’s Financial Wealth
Just 400 ultra-wealthy Austrians control over a third of the country’s financial assets, while millions share the remainder.
One in Three Austrian Births Now by Caesarean
Austria’s C-section rate climbs from 12.4% (1995) to 32.5% in 2024 as maternal age rises; regional rates range from 27.8 % to 38.2%.
Almost Half of Austrians Buy Second-Hand Goods, Study Finds
Nearly 50 % of Austrians bought second-hand items last year—62 % of Gen Z—spending €300 on average. Online platforms lead a €950 M market.