Sheet Metal Workers Protest Holiday Fund Costs
According to an interest group, the new law has led to retroactive bills amounting to €22.4 million across the sector.
Vienna’s Christmas Markets Expect 4.5 Million Local Visitors
Seven in ten Viennese residents (71%) are planning to visit a Christmas market at least once this festive season, a study shows.
Unions Warn of Black Friday Disruptions as Wage Talks Collapse
Union representatives have threatened disruptive action on Black Friday if their demands for higher pay are not met.
Rent Prices Rise Across Austria, Highest in Tyrol and Vienna
Rental prices for flats have risen in nearly all of Austria states this year, with the exception of Styria and Upper Austria.
E-Control Calls for Monthly Electricity Bills as Prices Rise
E-Control argues that monthly billing will make consumers more aware of their spending and encourage them to switch energy providers.
Electricity and Gas Network Fees to Rise Sharply in 2025
The highest gas network costs will be in Vienna, at an expected 2.73 cents per kWh.
Chocolate Prices Are Rising
Despite rising prices, cocoa farmers and their families in the region are facing significant challenges
Russia Stops Gas, Nehammer: ‘No Austrian Home Will Freeze’
However, Austria’s gas storage facilities are currently 93% full, including strategic reserves
Austrian Retail Sector Hopes for ‘Christmas Miracle’
Austria’s retail sector continues to be heavily affected by the cost of living crisis despite a recent decline in inflation.
Austrian Industry, Labour and Health Groups Call for Reforms
The Federation of Austrian Industry, Chamber of Labour, and League for Child and Youth Health say that Austria needs far-reaching change.