Austrian Firms Invest €404M in Worker Safety
This marks the first time the €400 million threshold has been surpassed, with sales of safety equipment having grown steadily since 2017.
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.
Single Mothers in Austria Face More Financial Problems
The report says “single mothers, in particular, have experienced a worsening of their financial situation” over the past three years.
One Third of Women in Austria Affected by Online Abuse
A survey of 322 women identified sexual harassment as the most common form of online abuse, with 70% of respondents reporting incidents.
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.
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.
Basic Grocery Prices in Austria Nearly Double Since 2021
According to the AK Price Monitor, penne pasta and flour are among the products that have seen the steepest rises, around 90%, while tea butter and sunflower oil have increased by approximately 64%.
Austrians Lead EU in Public Transport Use
People in Austria travel an average of 2,160 kilometres per year on trains, trams and U-Bahn services – more than double the EU average.
Study: Austrian Households Buying More Food
Austrian households increased fresh food purchases by over 3% in the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year.
Psychologists Demand Action on Rising Loneliness Crisis
According to a recent study, around 600,000 people in Austria say they feel lonely more than half of the time.