AUA Urges Government to Address High Costs at Vienna Airport
Within the Lufthansa Group, the domestic airline is particularly affected by the Middle East crisis and the recurring flight cancellations.
Austrian Industry Faces Challenges as Competitiveness Declines
Only 36 percent of the surveyed companies rated their competitiveness as “good” or “very good.”
Austrian Post Fined €9.2 Million for Market Abuse
According to the court, the Post engaged in discriminatory practices with its discount policy for Info.Mail, providing certain customers with limited discount tiers, lower discounts, or annual bonuses.
Single Mothers in Austria Face More Financial Problems
The report says “single mothers, in particular, have experienced a worsening of their financial situation” over the past three years.
Austria Maintains AA+ Credit Rating Despite Rising Debt
This means that Austria continues to hold the second-best rating, the Ministry of Finance announced on Saturday.
Citizens’ Groups Reject Tirol’s €500 Million ‘Fernpass Project’
Criticism was also raised over the 7.5-ton truck traffic limit on the Fernpass road, with exceptions rendering it ineffective.
18% of Austrian Municipalities Lack Local Grocery Stores
The study highlights a shift in the long-standing trend, as the number of municipalities without local grocery stores had increased by over 6% between 2011 and 2021.
Brewery Workers Secure 3.9% Pay Increase
The new collective agreement will take effect on November 1 and will be valid for one year.
Austrian Electronics Industry Faces Tough Year Ahead
The decline in the export rate, high energy costs, wage negotiations, and political inaction have exacerbated the crisis.
Over 92,000 People Claim Craftsperson Bonus
The average refund is around €800, with the most common applications being for carpentry, painting, and gas and plumbing work.