Drunk Skiers Face Rescue Costs and Penalties
Rescue operations on ski slopes can be eye-wateringly expensive, with air ambulance bills sometimes reaching €10,000.
Energy Bills to Rise Sharply in 2025
The increase is expected to push annual household energy bills up by several hundred euros, varying by region and usage levels.
OMV Wins €230 Million in Dispute with Gazprom
Since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Austria, along with other EU countries, has been moving away from Russian energy.
New 2025 Digital Car Vignette Now Available for Purchase
Since 1997, all drivers have been required to have a valid vignette to use Austria’s motorways (Autobahnen) and expressways (Schnellstraßen).
Klimabonus to Cost Nearly €2 Billion This Year
The scheme, designed to offset environmental damage, has faced increasing criticism regarding its cost-effectiveness and broad reach.
Obesity Costs Austria €2.4 Billion a Year
Almost 5% of all healthcare spending in Austria goes towards treating obesity and its related illnesses, which claim around 4,000 lives annually.
Study: Parents in Austria Spend €2,200 Annually per Child on Education
Parents in Austria spend an average of €2,223 a year on their child’s education, according to a study by the Chamber of Labour (AK).