Austrian Consumers to Spend Less on Black Friday
Consumers intend to spend only €195 per person this year, down from €215 last year, representing a 10% drop in total sales.
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 Announces New Steps to Fight Youth Unemployment
The measures include creating more educational places for immigrant teenagers and increasing support for companies offering apprenticeships.
Record Number of New Start-Ups in Vienna
The chamber reported 5,170 new businesses established in 2024 so far, up 2.5% from last year. Around 9,700 companies could be founded over the entire year.
Cheapest Grocery Prices Up 42% in Austria Since 2021
A Chamber of Commerce study found that Billa and Spar charge nearly 11% more for the same shopping basket than discount stores.
