Sennheiser and Sonova Fined for Price-Fixing in Austria
Sennheiser and Sonova fined over €600,000 in Austria for illegal price-fixing, following a BWB investigation and cooperation with German authorities.
Austria Drops in EU Innovation Ranking Due to Startup Funding Crisis
Austria drops to 8th in EU innovation ranking. Weak startup funding and low commercialization blamed for decline.
Vienna-Margareten: 27-Year-Old Woman Found Dead in Apartment
A 27-year-old woman was found dead in her Vienna-Margareten apartment after neighbors reported decomposition odors.
Vienna Police to Close 2/3 of Stations on Weekends & Holidays
From July, Vienna police will close two-thirds of precincts for public services on Sundays and holidays, sparking union and political backlash.
Austrian Post Sets Record with 1.56 Million Daily Deliveries
By December 24, up to 54 million letters, Christmas cards and 20 million parcels are expected to be delivered.
Erste Bank Services Disrupted by Technical Issue
Customers were unable to access online banking services and the website, and card payments and cash withdrawals were also affected.
Leica Prototype Sells for Record €2m at Vienna Auction
The camera, thought to be one of the earliest surviving models of the iconic M series, dates back to 1948-49.
Fatal Forestry Accidents Rise in Austria
Thirty-eight forestry workers have already lost their lives in Austria this year, marking a record high in fatal accidents.
Fire at Burgenland Hotel Forces Evacuation of 130 Guests
The blaze broke out in the laundry room of the hotel in Stegersbach, located in the Güssing district, on Wednesday evening.
Concerns Over Rise in Goose Meat from Hungary and Poland
The goose meat is coming from Hungary and Poland, where cruel practices like force-feeding and live plucking of geese are still used.