Survey: Majority of Austrians Want Tip Taxes Abolished
A new survey shows that most Austrians tip regularly—especially in hospitality and services—but over 80% want taxes on tips abolished.
Gmunden: ATM Explosion, Suspects Steal Car
Four perpetrators blew up an ATM in Gmunden during the night leading into Friday. When their own getaway vehicle was damaged in the blast, they robbed a young man—who had been attending a nearby graduation party—of his car and fled with it. A large-scale manhunt has been launched. At around 2:45 a.m., the suspects detonated […]
Austria’s Wine Exports Fall by 6% in 2024
Austrian wine exports in 2024 saw a slight decline of 6%, with lower bottled wine exports but growth in tank wine exports.
Vienna Election: Over 35% of Residents Excluded from Voting
Over a third of residents in Vienna are not eligible to vote in the upcoming municipal elections due to lacking Austrian citizenship.
Rax Forest Fire Under Control After Major Weekend Operation
A forest fire in Rax-Schneeberg has been contained after an intense weekend firefighting operation involving 340 firefighters and helicopters, with minimal injuries reported.
Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ) Elections 2025
Following the five-year cycle, the Chamber of Commerce elections are taking place from Monday. Voting will occur from March 10 to 13, with results announced on March 14. The Chamber of Commerce is the major social partner on the economic side, alongside the Chamber of Agriculture. Traditionally, the ÖVP Economic Association (ÖWB) governs absolutely. On […]
Austria’s Foreign Trade Declines in 2024
Despite the decline, Austria reported a trade surplus of 1.74 billion euros.
Austria’s Women’s Minister to Criminalize Unsolicited ‘Dick Pics’
Austria’s Minister for Women introduces key initiatives for gender equality, including protections against violence, alimony guarantees, and gender pay gap.
Austria Experiences Dry February, With 66% Less Precipitation
Over the past 30 years, it has only been drier three times, in 1998, 2003, and most recently in 2011.
NEOS Expected to Rejoin Coalition Talks
It remains unclear how far the ÖVP and SPÖ are willing to accommodate NEOS demands, particularly on pension reform.
