Fiber Optic Usage Lags Particularly in Cities

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The fiber optic expansion in Austria is progressing. Four out of ten customers are already supplied with such a connection. However, only one in five actually uses the opportunity, so only 370,000 fiber...weiterlesen »

Fewer Stays, but More Intensive Treatments in Austria's Hospitals

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The number of inpatient hospital stays per capita in Austria has decreased by 16.5 percent over the past 25 years. According to Statistics Austria, there were nearly 2.2 million discharges from acute care...weiterlesen »

Network Costs for Gas to Rise Sharply Again in 2026

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There is a relief in electricity network fees. After the record increase this year, they will only rise slightly next year, on average by 1.1 percent, and in five federal states, they will even decrease....weiterlesen »

Survey: This Is How Much Austrians Spend Per Capita on Halloween

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"According to the current Trade Association Consumer Check, two-thirds of Austrians plan to shop specifically for Halloween," says Rainer Will, Managing Director of the Trade Association. Reppublika Research...weiterlesen »

Survey: No Improvement in Consumer Sentiment in Retail This Year

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Retailers and consumers do not expect a better consumer sentiment in the fourth quarter. The spending plans for Christmas are currently considered "cautious," according to a survey by the Linz Institute...weiterlesen »

Network Costs for Gas to Rise Sharply Again in 2026

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There is a relaxation in electricity network fees. After the record increase this year, they will only rise slightly next year, on average by 1.1 percent, and in five federal states, they will even decrease....weiterlesen »

Vouchers Top in Christmas Survey

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In second place, with 25 percent, are cash gifts, followed by toys and books with 24 and 22 percent, respectively. "The trend towards vouchers continues," said Christoph Andexlinger, CEO of SES, regarding...weiterlesen »

Successor to "Renaturation" Sought as Word of the Year

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The Society for Austrian German (GSÖD) is searching for the Word of the Year 2025. Until November 3rd, suggestions for the successor of "Renaturierung", the Word of the Year 2024, can be submitted online...weiterlesen »

Date for St. Pölten Election Decided

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In the St. Pölten election next year, 42 mandates will be awarded in the town hall. The cut-off date is October 20, as announced by the magistrate. The area of the state capital will be divided into 64...weiterlesen »

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