Ryanair Pulls More Planes from Vienna over High Austrian Fees
Ryanair cuts two more Vienna planes, citing Austria’s high air taxes and airport fees as rivals Wizz, Level, and easyJet exit the city.
Economy Minister Debates Extending 200-Euro Overtime Tax-Free Limit
Economy Minister Hattmannsdorfer calls to extend Austria’s higher 200-euro monthly tax exemption for overtime pay beyond 2025.
New Bank Transfer Rules Confuse Austrian Customers
Austria’s new bank transfer rules, requiring IBAN-name checks, spark confusion among customers and concerns from charities.
OeNB: EU-US Trade Deal Carries Risks But Also Opportunities
OeNB says the EU-US trade deal weakens Europe against the US but boosts its position over China; €517B in planned investments doubted.
Brau Union Aims to Triple Non-Alcoholic Beer Sales in Austria
Brau Union plans to raise non-alcoholic beer sales to 10% of output as Austria’s beer consumption declines amid changing habits.
Austria Relaunches Repair Bonus as “Device Saver Bonus”
Austria relaunches its repair program as the “Device Saver Bonus” in December, focusing on household items with a €30M annual budget.
Vienna Insurance Group Buys Nürnberger For €1.38 Billion
Vienna Insurance Group acquires German insurer Nürnberger for up to €1.38B, its largest deal ever, expanding into Germany’s market.
Vienna Plans €2 Billion Savings To Cut 2026 Budget Deficit
Vienna plans €2B in savings for 2026 to cut its deficit to €2.65B, with fee hikes and reforms but no cuts to free kindergartens or schools.
Wien Energie Raises District Heating Prices For 2025/26
Wien Energie will raise district heating prices for 2025/26 by about €12 a month, citing higher gas, labor, and construction costs.
Disability Mobility Subsidy Cut to €335 in Austria
Austria will halve the disability mobility allowance to €335 in 2025, citing budget cuts. Critics warn people with disabilities rely on it.