Austrian Post to Raise Postal Rates Starting in May
Starting in May, the price for the smallest letter format will increase from €0.95 to €1, and next-business-day delivery will cost an additional 30 cents for all formats.
Austria’s Service Industry Reacts to New Charges on Tips
“Tips must remain exempt from taxes and contributions,” demanded Mario Pulker, head of the WKÖ Gastronomy Department.
Inflation Rate in Austria Rises to 3.3% in February
Compared to January, prices increased by 0.6%.
WHO: Austrian Air Quality Still Poor
The majority of Austrian measurement stations exceeded the air pollution limits recommended by the World Health Organization.
Christian Stocker Sworn in as Austria’s New Chancellor
Christian Stocker (ÖVP) was sworn in as Austria’s new Chancellor by President Alexander Van der Bellen at the Hofburg in Vienna on Monday morning.
Unemployment in Austria Rises to 8.1%
By the end of February, 429,940 people were registered as unemployed or in training.
Austria’s Three-Party Coalition to be Sworn in on Monday
Future Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP), 13 ministers, and seven secretaries of state will be expected at the Presidential Palace at 11:00 AM.
Male Body Found in Suitcase in Vienna-Favoriten
The Vienna State Criminal Police are investigating the case as a violent crime, with foul play not being ruled out.
The Austrian Schilling Turns 100
The Austrian Schilling was the official currency from 1925 to 1938 and from 1945 until the introduction of the Euro.
AI-Generated Child Abuse Images: Europol Makes 25 Arrests
The main suspect is a Danish national who was arrested in November 2024.