Save Instead of Travel: Every Third Austrian Foregoes Summer Vacation This Year

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Due to inflation, a frugal mentality prevails even during the summer holidays of 2025: Almost three-quarters of local travelers want to save something. A third of Austrians are even completely forgoing...weiterlesen »

Homeownership Remains Unaffordable for Many

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According to a recent calculation by the comparison portal durchblicker, an average dual-income couple in Vienna would need to spend around 53 percent of their net income in June 2025 to finance a 90-square-meter...weiterlesen »

Electricity Market Reform: Approval, Criticism, and Demands

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While businesses and the regulatory authority mostly welcome the government's planned electricity market reform, there is sharp criticism from renewable energy associations and parts of the opposition...weiterlesen »

Government Sends E-Economy Law for Review

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The Electricity Industry Act, presented by Minister of Economic Affairs Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) at a press conference, aims to fundamentally change the electricity market in Austria. It includes...weiterlesen »

Increase in the Number of Female Mayors

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There is still a need for improvement, as the overall proportion of women in the mayor's office is only 11.5 percent. Lower Austria has the best rate, with 95 municipalities led by female mayors. This...weiterlesen »

AK Warning About Fees for Plastic Cards on Vacation

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Up to 20 euros in fees can be incurred, for example, when withdrawing 400 euros with a credit card in Turkey. In Euro countries, it is best to use the ATM card, advises the Chamber of Labor. Be cautious...weiterlesen »

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