Austria Welcomes 2025 with Traditions and Milestones
Austria ushered in the new year with the Vienna Philharmonic New Year’s Concert, while also marking its first babies of 2025 and the anniversary of its EU entry.
Austria Adopts USB-C Standard for All Electronic Devices
The move follows a 2022 EU law on a common charging cable aimed at reducing electronic waste and saving consumers money.
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%.
Austria Must Save €24 Billion to Fix Budget
With Austria’s economy in decline, the next government will need to tackle a €24 billion consolidation target to reduce the budget deficit.
Study: Austria Behind on Quality of Life for Older People
Despite improvements in income, education and social support, the number of healthy years in Austria has stagnated since 2008.
Europol Busts €297 Million Fraud Network
Thirty-two individuals have been arrested, and assets seized, but the scheme’s financial impact in Austria is still under investigation.
The End of Amalgam: Austria’s Dental Dilemma
A looming EU ban on amalgam fillings has sparked a crisis in Austrian healthcare, with stalled talks over dentist compensation threatening to drive up costs for all.
Finance Minister Magnus Brunner Nominated for EU Commissioner
Magnus Brunner is a long-standing frontrunner for the position and is widely recognized for possessing the necessary qualifications.
Austria Joins EU Meeting in Budapest Despite Boycott Calls
Interior Minister Gerhard Karner is travelling to Budapest despite EU calls to boycott Hungary-led meetings, following criticism of Viktor Orbán’s “peace mission” regarding the war in Ukraine.
