Austria Sees Growth in Start-ups, Female Founders Rise
The average age of those starting new businesses is 36.6 years, with seven out of ten companies remaining active five years after their launch.
Shoppers in Austria Still Prefer In-Store Shopping Over Online
Some 38% of shoppers mainly buy clothes in-store, 40% combine in-store and online shopping, while 16% shop exclusively online.
Austrian Tourism Thrives Despite Economic Challenges
Austria’s tourism sector recorded 141 million overnight stays in 2024 – the highest figure ever – despite economic uncertainty.
New Vegetarian and Vegan Cook Apprenticeships in 2025
Like a traditional culinary apprenticeship, the vegan and vegetarian culinary apprenticeship will last three years.
WKÖ: Austria and the EU Need Urgent De-Bureaucratisation
The level of bureaucracy in Austria has reached an “intolerable” point, according to a senior Austrian Chamber of Commerce official.
Austria’s Economic Decline: What Can Be Done to Stop It?
As the Austrian economy continues to struggle and businesses consider relocating, The International asks what strategies could be implemented to revitalise it.
Donald Trump Trade Tariffs ‘Will Affect Austria’
With Mexico – Austria’s top trading partner outside Europe – facing proposed US tariffs, Austrian export businesses could face challenges.
Austria Plans Truck Toll Increase
The proposed increase of 7.7% would bring the rate for the least polluting trucks to 21.86 cents per kilometre, excluding VAT.