Austrian Retail Sector Hopes for ‘Christmas Miracle’
Austria’s retail sector continues to be heavily affected by the cost of living crisis despite a recent decline in inflation.
Fatal Forestry Accidents Rise in Austria
Thirty-eight forestry workers have already lost their lives in Austria this year, marking a record high in fatal accidents.
Camping Stays in Austria Show Slight Decrease
Despite the overall dip, August saw a record high, with 2.4 million overnight stays, the most for that month on record.
Austrian Car Registrations Up, But Electric Sales Decline
In the first ten months of 2024, there were 213,004 new car registrations, while electric vehicle registrations fell by 6.7% year-on-year.
City Report: Citizenship Appointment Waiting Times Remain Long
The issue persists despite significant improvements in the workings of the city’s immigration and citizenship department, MA35.
Austria’s Digitalisation Progress Slows
Austria’s progress in digitalisation, which improved at the start of the Covid pandemic, has slowed in recent years, according to a report.
Personalised Car Number Plates in Decline
In the 1990s, one in ten number plates was personalised, but now fewer than five percent of vehicles feature self-chosen combinations.
Klimabonus to Cost Nearly €2 Billion This Year
The scheme, designed to offset environmental damage, has faced increasing criticism regarding its cost-effectiveness and broad reach.
Wolves Return to Austria from Eastern Europe
The sparsely populated, forested Waldviertel region in Lower Austria has proven to be prime habitat.
Survey: Trust in Austrian Institutions Remains High
The latest Trust Index shows the Austrian Armed Forces leading with a notable trust boost, likely due to recent foreign policy crises.