Battery Disposal Grows as Austria Becomes More Eco-Conscious
New figures revealed a 5.7% rise in the collection of device batteries in 2023 compared to the previous year.
Austria Records Worst-Ever Score in Corruption Index
Transparency International Austria chairwoman Bettina Knötzl described the result as ‘shameful’ and called for stronger measures to combat corruption.
Over 20% of Austria’s Population Are Foreign Nationals
Vienna recorded the highest proportion of foreign nationals in 2024, at 36.4%, followed by Vorarlberg (20.9%) and Salzburg (20.8%).
Emergency Calls in Austria Drop by Over 12% in 2024
Nearly 1.36 million operations – or roughly 3,700 a day – were carried out in response to distress calls last year.
Austria’s Thermal Spas Draw 8.6 Million Visitors in 2024
Visitor numbers rose in most regions, led by Tyrol, Upper Austria, and Styria, while Lower Austria and Vienna saw declines.
Vienna Sees 5% Rise in Cyclists as Infrastructure Expands
Last year, over half a million more cyclists were recorded at 17 stations, bringing the total to 11.4 million.
Majority of Austrian Teachers Support School Mobile Phone Ban
The nationwide poll found that 44% of teachers were firmly in favour of a ban, with a further 30% “somewhat” in favour.
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%.
Personal Bankruptcies in Austria ‘Mainly Among Men’
As men are more likely to be self-employed than women, their average debt is higher, standing at €138,000.