Why is Rene Benko trending in Austrian news right now?
In the first of a series of “Quick Takes” about Austrian news, Austrian businessman Rene Benko has been popping up […]
5.5% increase in nights spent in Austria’s hotels, guesthouses, holiday apartments Winter 2023/24
While much of the economic news in Austria in the last three years has been more negative than positive, one […]
Vienna’s €365 public transportation pass stays same price in 2025 and, I say, in 2026 and beyond
Quick thoughts on Wiener Linien Annual Pass staying at €365 for next 20 months Austrian political party the SPÖ (the […]
Hungarian government suing Austria’s SPAR for defamation? Here’s what we know so far
It appears there is a mini legal war brewing between Hungary’s government and the Austrian supermarket chain SPAR this week, […]
Austrian poverty level rose in 2023 – absolute poverty up over 50% since 2022
While the Austrian government, which currently comprises a coalition of the ÖVP and Grüne parties is constantly telling us how […]
SPAR Veggie Girasoli Spinat-Cashew recalled in Austria due to peanut contamination
If you have recently bought a vegan pasta product at a SPAR supermarket in Austria called SPAR Veggie Girasoli Spinach-Cashew […]
What percentage of Austria’s GDP is from tourism? How much did its tourism industry lose during Covid?
Note: ** The most reliable figures are currently from 2022 A couple of days ago, I stumbled across an Austrian […]
Austrian economy will stagnate in 2024 due to EU downturn and high interest rates
WIFO predicts Austrian GDP will grow by just 0.2 percent in 2024 Anyone who has walked around Vienna recently can […]
Austria increases border security after Germany legalizes cannabis – Nope, not in Austria, thanks!
After a new law in Germany has been implemented that should be called the “Bound to End Well for Them” […]
What social media platforms do Austrians use the most? X? Facebook? Instagram?
As someone who doesn’t use social media platforms in Austria for anything other than business, I still find it interesting […]
6 reasons why you should buy home furnishings at IKEA in Vienna, Austria
When it comes to furnishing your home, the Swedish conglomerate IKEA stands as a beacon of affordability, quality, and style. […]
Syrian man arrested in connection with knife attack at Vienna’s Reumannplatz on March 18th
Suspect in Vienna knife attack at Reumannplatz arrested yesterday According to Vienna Police (Polizei Wien), a 20-year-old Syrian man has […]
39-year-old man dies after fall from window in Vienna’s Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus district
Police officers from the Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus division of the Vienna Police (Polizei Wien) were called to an incident in that district earlier […]
Inflation rate in Austria for February, 2024 fell but still 4th highest in the EU
The inflation rate in Austria for February, 2024 fell to 4.3 percent As many people living in Vienna, Austria and […]
Austrians no longer need visa to travel to China for short visits – a 6-month trial by the Chinese?
New visa-free travel rules for Austrians visiting China went into effect today According to various Austrian news media, any Austrians […]
What is search engine market share in Austria for desktop, tablet and mobile in 2024?
One of the things I keep a check on as a journalist who predominantly works online is the search engine […]
Vienna’s Allgemeines Krankenhaus is Austria’s #1 hospital per Newsweek and Statista
Anyone who lives in Austria and knows how good the Austrian healthcare system is probably doesn’t need to be told […]
Pepco files for bankruptcy in Austria – closing 73 stores and exiting the country
Pepco pulling out of Austria as market not profitable for the discount retailer Sad news in Austria for the more […]
Woman in Vienna, Austria stalked by ex-partner for weeks – man given an entry and approach ban
Violence against women in Vienna, Austria is still common While Vienna, Austria is one of the world’s safest cities, it […]
How many dogs are in Vienna, Austria? Do the Viennese like their dogs?
If you walk around Vienna, Austria on any given day, you will usually see many people walking their dog. You […]
Why I stopped buying baby powder in Vienna, Austria and what I use instead
Baby powder in Austria is expensive compared to the United States One of the minor things that has irritated me […]
ÖBB and Westbahn will give refunds for cancelled train travel due to heavy snow and ice
With heavy snowfalls and ice throughout Europe, including here in Austria, many rail travelers have been left wondering this week […]