Austria Sees Growth in Start-ups, Female Founders Rise
The average age of those starting new businesses is 36.6 years, with seven out of ten companies remaining active five years after their launch.
Shoplifting Costs Austrian Shops Over €500 Million Annually
Nearly 86% of Austrian retailers have encountered crime in their stores, with 42% having experienced multiple incidents.
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.
Budget Airlines Boost Presence at Vienna Airport
Austrian Airlines (AUA) continued to lead passenger traffic at Vienna Airport in 2024, holding a 46% market share.
Generation Z Prioritises Fair Work and Security
Generation Z puts great importance on fair working conditions, with financial success and security also ranking highly. These findings come from a survey by BAWAG and SkillsAustria. Generation Z refers to those born between 1994 and 2010. The poll, which surveyed 500 people in Austria aged 16 to 25, found that 74% considered good […]
Austrian Army Neutralises 34 Tonnes of Wartime Explosives
Specialists dealt with 65 cluster bombs, 31 anti-personnel mines and 44 unexploded bombs, each weighing over 50 kilograms.
Vienna Airport Hits 31.72M Passengers in Record-Breaking 2024
Described as an “absolute record,” the figure surpassed the airport’s pre-pandemic peak in 2019 by roughly 50,000 passengers.
Shoppers in Austria Still Prefer In-Store Shopping Over Online
Some 38% of shoppers mainly buy clothes in-store, 40% combine in-store and online shopping, while 16% shop exclusively online.
What Are the Top-Paying Industries in Austria?
These are the top-paid jobs in Austria as of 2025. Banking, IT and Internet, and Pharmaceuticals top the list.
Study: 6.1% of Children and Teenagers Worldwide Raped
The research from the University of Klagenfurt analysed data from 80 countries, involving nearly 960,000 children and adolescents.
