Pandemic and Inflation Blamed for Decline in Birth Rates
After initial uncertainty, the pandemic saw a brief rise in births by spring 2021 – but by November, the trend had reversed.
Study: Austrian Households Buying More Food
Austrian households increased fresh food purchases by over 3% in the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year.
Vienna Faces Covid Vaccine Appointment Shortage
The new Covid vaccine became available in Austria in mid-July, but so far, few general practitioners in Vienna have appointments available.
Covid-19 Infections Rise in Vienna, New Vaccine Doses Ordered
The increase, expected in the autumn, has arrived early, with more infections predicted as people return from holidays.
Austrian Energy Suppliers Achieve Record Profits
Austria’s nine main provincial energy suppliers achieved record profits totalling around €2.5 billion last year.
