Alion Caci, Author at The International

Austria’s Cost of Living Rises Over the Past Five Years

By the end of 2024, the average Austrian household needed an extra €458 per month to maintain the same standard of living as in 2019.

The police spent two and a half hours rescuing the car, which had become stuck on a cross-country ski track.

With favourable snow conditions, Austria’s ski lift operators are on track to exceed last year’s revenue of €1.8 billion.

Total spending is expected to hit €600 million, with the food and drinks sector taking the largest share.

The move follows a 2022 EU law on a common charging cable aimed at reducing electronic waste and saving consumers money.

The new aircraft will replace Austria’s aging Saab 105 training jets in a deal made with the Italian Ministry of Defence.

Austria saw a 0.7% increase in traffic on its motorways and expressways from this year, with passenger car traffic rising by 1%.

The Austrian Court of Audit found that only two of its recommendations for climate protection were fully implemented.

The scheme offers a refund on home improvements carried out by skilled tradespeople, such as painting, kitchen installations and tiling.

In 2024, Austrian households recycled 537,700 tonnes of paper, 253,800 tonnes of glass and 230,300 tonnes of lightweight and metal packaging.