AK Wins Case Against Excessive Fees in Magenta Mobile Contracts
AK forces Magenta to drop 16 unfair mobile-contract clauses—12 % default interest, €17 dunning fees—and urges customers to claim refunds.
2024 Social Benefit Fraud Investigations Rise to 5,007 Suspects
In 2024 Austria investigated 5,007 social benefit fraud suspects—7.8 % more than 2023
Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday
Clocks spring forward this Sunday as daylight saving time begins, while the EU’s plan to abolish the time change remains unresolved.
Unemployment in Austria Rises to 8.1%
By the end of February, 429,940 people were registered as unemployed or in training.
Vienna’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop by 11.7% in 2023
The decrease refers to urban emissions, including those covered by the European Emissions Trading System (ETS).
€170 Million Investment For Klagenfurt’s New Prison
This project will replace the aging prison in downtown Klagenfurt and is set to house 425 inmates, with completion expected by the end of 2027.
Survey: High Mobile Phone Use Among Drivers in Austria
According to the survey, 14% of Austrian drivers admit to using their mobile phone while driving without a hands-free device.
