Needy Nazi Victims Can Receive Symbolic 1,000 Euros

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Particularly needy victims of National Socialism can receive a one-time grant of 1,000 euros. This support is aimed at people who still suffer from the long-term consequences of persecution, disenfranchisement,...weiterlesen »

Deficit of the ÖGK Exceeded Expectation

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The deficit of the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) was even larger than expected last year, amounting to 551.6 million euros. This corresponds to a share of 2.7 percent of the total budget of 20.8...weiterlesen »

Competition for PayPal: Austria Considers Joining Wero

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For a year now, there has been the European payment system Wero, which aims to compete with US giants like PayPal, Mastercard, and Visa. The payment solution, which enables real-time payments via phone...weiterlesen »

June for Three Consecutive Years with Heat Record

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According to the EU Earth observation program Copernicus, the past month was the hottest June in Western Europe since measurements began. Globally, June 2025 was the third warmest June, just behind June...weiterlesen »

More Acceptance of AI in Austria

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Austrians are still less enthusiastic about Artificial Intelligence (AI) than other European countries. However, acceptance has recently increased here as well: According to a recent study by the consulting...weiterlesen »

Online Transfers in Austria Increasingly Popular

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According to an AK study, younger people are expected to prefer digital payment methods, but online transfers have also become established among older groups. "Not everything is running smoothly," warned...weiterlesen »

Wifo warns despite strong tourism year 2023

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The value-added effects of tourism in Austria, including service and business trips, amounted to 20.07 billion euros in 2023. This was 4.2 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP). According to preliminary...weiterlesen »

Company Bankruptcies on Record Course: AKV Expects Around 4,500 Insolvencies

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"Austria is still heading for the third consecutive record year of bankruptcies," according to the assessment of the Alpine Creditors' Association (AKV) for 2025. Accordingly, the number of corporate bankruptcies...weiterlesen »

Wholesale Prices Rose Slightly in June

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Wholesale prices rose slightly in June - both compared to May and the same period last year. Compared to June 2024, wholesale prices increased by 0.2 percent. With an inflation of 0.6 percent, the price...weiterlesen »

Study Shows: Cancer Costs Us Millions Annually

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Cancer not only burdens the healthcare system but also significantly impacts the domestic economy. According to a recent study by the Economic Research Institute Economica and the Social Insurance for...weiterlesen »

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