Austria Tops EU in Train Travel
Austria leads the EU in train travel, with record usage and new digital tools helping manage demand and improve infrastructure efficiency.
Austria Approves 2,500 More Seasonal Workers from Balkans
Austria is increasing seasonal worker quotas and launching a €6.5M fund to address labor shortages in tourism, with 2,500 spots reserved for Western Balkan countries.
SPÖ and NEOS Begin Coalition Talks in Vienna
SPÖ and NEOS begin Vienna coalition talks with a constructive meeting. NEOS express interest in continuing the partnership; FPÖ excluded from talks.
Austria Demands EU Action Against Temu, Shein, AliExpress
Austria and Greenpeace call for stricter EU rules on Temu, Shein, and AliExpress, citing unsafe products, unfair competition, and a flood of cheap imports from Asia.
CEE to Outpace Eurozone in 2025
Eastern Europe will maintain strong growth in 2025 despite global trade tensions, supporting Austria’s economy.
Vision Salzburg 2040: City Aims for Global Top 10 Cultural Status
Salzburg’s Vision 2040 aims to boost culture, support locals and visitors, and avoid tourist entry fees.
ÖGK Announces Cost-Saving Plan to Eliminate Deficit by 2026
Austria’s public health insurer ÖGK plans to eliminate its deficit by 2026 through job cuts, new patient fees, and approval requirements for MRIs and CTs.
Only 43% of Austrian Firms Report Positive Business Outlook
Austrian businesses report the weakest outlook since 2020, with rising costs and falling sales.
Vienna Customs Confiscates €12M in Fakes and 295 kg Cannabis in 2024
Vienna Airport customs made 6,400 seizures in 2024, including 295 kg of cannabis, €3.3M in undeclared cash, and €12M worth of fake goods.
One in Three Austrians Affected by Traffic Noise
One in three Austrians suffers from traffic noise, mostly caused by cars. VCÖ calls for lower speed limits and more cycling and walking to reduce the burden.