Cobra Unit Faces Staffing Cuts as Police Budget Tightens
Austria cuts staff at its Cobra special forces and DSE units amid budget pressures, raising concerns about response capacity and police readiness.
Vienna Announces Several Fee Increases Across Public Services
Vienna plans significant fee increases including higher dog taxes and administrative charges as the city adjusts to rising costs.
Cemetery Costs In Austria Rise 44% In Past Ten Years
Cemetery and burial fees up 44% in ten years, far above inflation; some Austrian graves now cost triple as families face new surcharges.
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.