2024: First Year to Exceed 1.5°C Warming, Trend Set to Continue
The research suggests there is a more than 99% chance that this marks the beginning of a long-term trend of similar warming.
Report: Tech Start-Ups Vital for Europe, But Funding Gaps Remain
Between 2000 and 2023, Austria recorded 382 investors completing 1,527 tech financing deals for start-ups, totalling just over €3 billion.
Remains of Missing German Ski Tourist Found After 57 Years
The man is believed to have fallen into a glacier crevasse at around 3,200 metres above sea level in 1967.
Austrian Inflation at 2% in December, Meeting EU Target
Although inflation in Austria had been slightly lower previously, the 2% rise still meets the EU’s stability goals.
Trust in Science Remains High in Austria
Some 73% of people in Austria trust science “strongly” or “very strongly,” a figure consistent with last year’s results.
Alps Experience Hottest Temperatures on Record in 2024
The period between May and October saw record-breaking temperatures, with some Alpine regions experiencing their warmest months on record.
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%.
Vienna Police Catch Scammer Behind €1.2M Cryptocurrency Fraud
The 39-year-old Dutch suspect was arrested in Milan earlier this year and was sentenced to three years in prison in Austria.
Austria and Germany Uncover Major People-Smuggling Gang
The group trafficked around 2,000 people via the Balkan route into Central Europe, generating an estimated €4 million.
Bavaria Disputes Austria’s Craftsperson Bonus in EU Complaint
The Chamber of Skilled Trades for Munich and Upper Bavaria argues the bonus unfairly harms German businesses.
