Austrian Beer Industry Grows in 2024
Production in 2024 rose by 1.1% to 10.09 million hectolitres, despite “consumer reluctance to spend” amid high inflation.
Austrian Retail Rises in 2024 Despite Economic Gloom
The country’s retail sector saw sales rise by 2.7% in nominal terms and 0.9% in real terms in 2024, reaching €77.2 billion.
Fuel Prices in Austria Jump at the Start of 2025
The ÖAMTC points to the rise in oil prices as the main driver behind the increase and advises motorists to avoid motorway service stations.
Unemployment in Austria Rises to 8.6% as Economy Struggles
The 8.6% unemployment rate means that 445,513 people were registered as unemployed or in training with the AMS in January.
Inflation Rises to 3.3% in January
The main contributors to inflation were the services sector, which increased by 4.7%, and energy, which rose by 3.7%.
Vienna Universities to Receive Nearly €8 Billion in Funding
The largest beneficiaries of the funding include the University of Vienna, the Medical University of Vienna and TU Wien.
Sharp Increase in Reported Earthquakes in Austria in 2024
Tyrol recorded the highest number of felt earthquakes, with 70 reported, followed by Styria with 20, double the average for the past decade.
Rent Prices Rise Across Austria, Highest in Tyrol and Vienna
Rental prices for flats have risen in nearly all of Austria states this year, with the exception of Styria and Upper Austria.
University of Vienna Rises to 110th in World Rankings
The University of Vienna has risen nine places from last year, placing it among the top 5% of universities worldwide.
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.
