Austria Maintains AA+ Credit Rating Despite Rising Debt
This means that Austria continues to hold the second-best rating, the Ministry of Finance announced on Saturday.
Citizens’ Groups Reject Tirol’s €500 Million ‘Fernpass Project’
Criticism was also raised over the 7.5-ton truck traffic limit on the Fernpass road, with exceptions rendering it ineffective.
18% of Austrian Municipalities Lack Local Grocery Stores
The study highlights a shift in the long-standing trend, as the number of municipalities without local grocery stores had increased by over 6% between 2011 and 2021.
Brewery Workers Secure 3.9% Pay Increase
The new collective agreement will take effect on November 1 and will be valid for one year.
Cardinal Schönborn to Retire After 30 Years as Vienna Archbishop
The Archdiocese of Vienna announced on Friday that Pope Francis is expected to accept Schönborn’s resignation around his 80th birthday in late January 2025.
Austria ‘Friendliest Country in Europe’, Tourists Say
The 2024 rankings saw Austria take the top spot, followed by Ireland in second place.
Austrian NGO Leads Fight Against Child Blindness
In Austria, 50 percent of the population wears glasses. Cataract surgery is the most common outpatient procedure in the country.
Solar Electricity Payments Rise After Months of Decline
While OeMAG has raised its payment rates, some individual electricity companies and energy communities are also willing to pay a bit more for PV electricity.
Nationwide Siren and Alert Test: 99.43% Functionality
AT-Alert is a supplement to the nationwide siren warning system. Authorities can send regional or nationwide warnings through mobile network operators.