Austria’s Smaller Industries Secure Wage Increases for 2025
The wage increases occurred in industries such as vinegar and wine production, horticulture, confectionery and fruit and vegetable processing.
Austria’s Exports Drop as Demand Weakens
The country’s four main export sectors – machinery, processed goods, chemicals and manufactured goods – all declined.
Chamber of Labour Criticises High CEO Salaries
According to calculations by the Chamber of Commerce, the highest-paid CEOs earn 81 times the median income of Austrian employees.
Austria Sees Rise in Tobacco Tax Revenue
The country’s tobacco tax revenues totalled €2.8 billion, including VAT, last year, contributing over 2% to the national budget.
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.
Over 126,000 Old Black Number Plates Still in Use Across Austria
Despite the introduction of white number plates 35 years ago, more than 126,000 vehicles in Austria continue to display the iconic black plates, according to the Wiener Städtische Versicherung insurance company. “In relation to all registered vehicles, they still account for 1.7%,” the company said on Thursday. Most of these vehicles are found in […]
Most People in Austria Satisfied with Work and Life Balance
Nearly 90% of people in Austria are satisfied with their jobs, and three-quarters have a good work-life balance.
Survey: Students’ Health Worsens
Some 21% of students in the summer semester of 2023 said their education was impacted by one or more health impairments.
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.
Austria’s Agriculture Hit Hard by Climate Change
Experts warn that Austria’s national food security is under threat, with total damages amounting to €260 million in 2024.