Study: Austria Could Become a Hotspot for Heat-Related Deaths
In warmer climates, heat-related fatalities are set to become the leading cause of death, particularly in Southern and Central Europe.
Austria Faces Egg Shortage After Avian Flu Outbreak
The avian flu outbreak in autumn 2024 caused the deaths of millions of hens across Europe, including 200,000 in Austria.
Foreign Investment in Eastern Europe and Balkans Falls Sharply
The hardest-hit nations include Bulgaria, Poland, and Estonia, where investment activity has halved, while in Albania, it has dropped by 88%.
Austrian Politicians React to Donald Trump’s Victory in US Election
Trump’s return to the White House has prompted mixed reactions across Austria’s political spectrum, with the FPÖ thrilled by the result.
Austrian Gas Storage 90% Full for Winter
Austrian gas storage levels stand at a robust 90.32%, with similar levels observed in Italy, Slovakia and Germany.
Vienna: Low Rents, High Property Prices
Municipal housing and older buildings help keep the average rent down to €10.50 per sq m, though prices for new rentals are higher.
Austria Increases Number of Breastfeeding-Friendly Places
Over the past year, 150 establishments in Austria, including restaurants, shops and public spaces, have received a breastfeeding-friendly label.
One in Five Children in Austria at Risk of Poverty
The EU average in 2023 was 24.8%, placing Austria squarely in the middle, with the highest rates reported in Romania, Spain and Bulgaria.
