Alion Caci, Author at The International

Austria Extends €2,300 E-Motorcycle Subsidies Despite Budget Cuts

Austria extends electric motorcycle subsidies up to €2,300 (L1e & L3e) with a €1.5 M fund, aiming to replace short-trip combustion scooters.

QS 2026: Austrian Universities Weaken on Employer Reputation

Most Austrian universities fall in QS 2026 rankings—Vienna at 152, TU Wien at 197—driven by weaker employer reputation and fewer citations.

Two-Thirds of Austrians Plan Summer Holidays

About two-thirds of Austrians plan summer holidays; 30% won’t cut spending despite inflation, most will save on duration and on-site costs.

Austria Backs Russian Gas Ban but Wants Post-War Options Open

Austria supports the EU ban on Russian gas yet urges keeping all supply options open after the war to ensure secure, cost-efficient energy.

Austria vs. Europe: How Much Can You Buy With 1 EUR

For one euro, you can buy more in some holiday countries than in Austria. This is especially true this year for Hungary, Portugal, and Spain, according to Bank Austria’s annual “holiday euro” comparison. But in popular destinations such as Greece, Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy, Austrians can also afford more with the same money. It is […]

Austria Introduces Partial Pension

Austria’s partial-pension law lets workers draw up to 75% of accrued pension while working part-time and limits early retirement to three years.

IMD Report: Austria Ranks 26th for Competitiveness

Austria ranks 26th of 69 in IMD’s 2025 Competitiveness Report—strong in infrastructure but weak in economic development and government efficiency.

Liveability Index 2025: Copenhagen First, Vienna Falls to Second

Vienna most liveable city crown ends as Copenhagen takes top spot in EIU’s 2025 Global Liveability Index, with Vienna now tied for second with Zurich.