Airports in Austria Rank Among Top for Private Jet Landings
Salzburg ranked tenth among European airports for private jet landings last year, with 4,511 arrivals, while Klagenfurt saw 1,148 landings.
Obesity Costs Austria €2.4 Billion a Year
Almost 5% of all healthcare spending in Austria goes towards treating obesity and its related illnesses, which claim around 4,000 lives annually.
Austrians Satisfied with Healthcare Despite Quality Concerns
According to the study, 51% of respondents express satisfaction with the domestic healthcare system, while 15% are not at all satisfied.
Apprenticeships on the Rise in Vienna as Female Numbers Grow
Around 3,400 companies in Vienna now offer apprenticeship, with the city council training about 600 apprentices in over 20 professions.
Study: Retail Spaces in Austria in Decline
The decline has persisted for a decade but accelerated in the last two years, particularly affecting footwear, electronics, furniture, and clothing.
Rail Punctuality in Austria ‘High Despite Challenges’
A train is punctual if it arrives within five minutes and 29 seconds late; delays of five minutes and 30 seconds or more, cancellations, and unplanned bus replacements are deemed late.
Food Imports Pressure Austrian Producers Despite Export Rise
Austrian food exports rose by 7.2% to 5.3 million tonnes, while imports grew by 13.2% to 5.5 million tonnes in the first half of the year.
Over 350,000 Unemployed in Austria
Compared to the same month last year, the number of unemployed and training participants rose by 10.6% (33,905 people), pushing the unemployment rate up by 0.6% to 6.6%.
A Successful Six Months for Sniffer Dogs at Vienna Airport
From January to June, the customs service dogs undertook more than 600 missions, resulting in over 550 arrests.
Austria’s Economy Shrinks as Construction and Retail Decline
Austria’s economy shrank more sharply than expected in 2023, with the construction industry and retail sector showing the largest declines.