Austria’s Agri-Trade Deficit Surpasses €1.3 Billion
Austria’s agri-trade deficit hit €1.3B in 2025 as imports rose faster than exports, with Germany remaining its top export market.
€1M Tax Fraud Found In Austria’s Luxury Car Market
Austria’s Office for Combating Fraud uncovered a €1M tax fraud scheme in the luxury car parts trade, involving forged documents and fake invoices.
Austria Reports 99.6% Success Rate In Siren Warning Test
Austria’s civil protection test saw 8,327 sirens working flawlessly and a nationwide AT-Alert broadcast, achieving a 99.6% success rate.
Holzleitner Proposes Service Requirement For Med Students
Austria’s Science Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner proposes that medical graduates of public universities work in the public health system.
The International Talks: Where Successful Migrants Connect
On 21–22 November 2025, Vienna will host the first edition of The International Talks, a two-day conference dedicated to connecting expats.
Defective Vienna U1 Train Causes Smoke, No Injuries
A defective Vienna U1 subway train caused smoke and evacuations Thursday evening. No injuries reported; service resumed after checks.
Nationwide Siren And AT-ALERT Test Planned For October 4
Austria will test 180 Vienna sirens and the nationwide AT-ALERT system on October 4, 2025, to check readiness and inform the public.
Austria’s First Littering Report Shows 15,000 Tons Of Waste
Austria’s first littering report shows 15,000 tons of waste yearly, with cigarette butts leading and cleanup costs hitting €200 million.
Unemployment in Austria Rises to Over 375,000 in September
Austria’s unemployment rose to 7% in September, with 375,120 registered jobless or in training, marking 30 months of consecutive increases.
Permanent Residency in Austria (Daueraufenthalt – EU) 2025 Guide
Austria’s Daueraufenthalt – EU explained: who qualifies, how it differs from Daueraufenthaltsrecht for EU citizens, plus documents and fees.