People in Austria to Spend Around €126 on New Year Celebrations
Total spending is expected to hit €600 million, with the food and drinks sector taking the largest share.
Austria’s Traffic Rises as Toll Revenue Grows
Austria saw a 0.7% increase in traffic on its motorways and expressways from this year, with passenger car traffic rising by 1%.
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.
Billions in Unexchanged Schillings Still in Circulation
The Schilling was Austria’s official currency from 1925 to 1938 and again from 1945 until the euro’s introduction in 2002.
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%.
People in Austria Check Their Smartphones 36 Times a Day
Nearly a third spend at least four hours a day on their devices, rising to over five hours for those aged 14 to 29.
Quarter of Bachelor’s Graduates in Austria Struggle to Find Jobs
In contrast, around 92% of graduates with a master’s degree find work within a year of finishing their studies.
Study: Austria Behind on Quality of Life for Older People
Despite improvements in income, education and social support, the number of healthy years in Austria has stagnated since 2008.
People in Austria Report Higher Stress Levels in 2024
Respondents also reported crying 20.3 times and arguing 17.8 times, showing a significant increase from previous years.
Holidaymakers from Austria Set New Travel Records
The number of trips taken by holidaymakers from Austria between July and September has reached a record high for this period.