Agreement on IT Collective Agreement Remains Elusive

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There was no agreement on Thursday in the fourth round of negotiations for the collective agreement (KV) of the IT sector. The GPA union therefore announced a nationwide conference of works council members...weiterlesen »

Network Costs 2026: Here It Will Get Really Expensive Next Year

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The grid costs will rise slightly for electricity and significantly for gas in 2026. The regulatory authority E-Control announced the corresponding regulations on Thursday. For electricity, the grid fees...weiterlesen »

Recession Over: Economic Upswing for Austria Expected in 2026

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Rising investments and higher government consumption have supported Austria's economy this year. Wifo and IHS slightly increased their economic forecast for the current year and 2026 on Thursday. The gross...weiterlesen »

New Naschmarkt Hall Well Received by Visitors

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The new "market space" at Vienna's Naschmarkt is well received. This was assured by the responsible Councillor Bettina Emmerling (NEOS) on Thursday in the city council. The small hall at the Naschmarkt...weiterlesen »

Recession Over: Economic Upswing Expected for Austria in 2026

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

Rising investments and higher government consumption have supported Austria's economy this year. Wifo and IHS slightly increased their economic forecast for the current year and 2026 on Thursday. The gross...weiterlesen »

Recession Over: Economic Upswing for Austria Expected in 2026

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

The economic researchers from Wifo and IHS are slightly raising their economic forecast for the current year and 2026. Austria's economy is expected to grow by 0.5 percent in real terms this year and by...weiterlesen »

Three Days of Protest: Social Economy Strikes Temporarily Ended

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Today, the strikes at around 400 locations in the social economy come to an end. With this industrial action, employees in the private health, care, and social sectors have been trying since Tuesday to...weiterlesen »

Fact-Checking Trump’s Prime-Time Address on the Economy

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"I am bringing those high prices down and bringing them down very fast," said Trump. Here's a look at the facts. President Donald Trump delivers an address to the Nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room...weiterlesen »

Vienna's Economy Grows Almost the Strongest This Year

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Economically, there have been few bright spots in this country this year. Although Austria is expected to record slight growth after two years of recession, the economy did not really get going in 2025...weiterlesen »

No Relief for the Austrian Housing Market in Sight

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The housing shortage is increasingly worsening. "After the peak in 2021, the developer business has collapsed - meaning we will have fewer completions; meaning there are fewer apartments on the market,"...weiterlesen »

Vienna-Handelskai: Construction Work and Traffic Restrictions at the Beginning of the Year

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From January 12, 2026, water pipes will be renewed on Handelskai between Dr.-Natterer-Gasse and Meiereistraße to sustainably secure Vienna's water supply. For this purpose, two lanes will be temporarily...weiterlesen »

Working in Retirement: New Tax Allowance from 2027 Instead of Flat Tax

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The three-party coalition has agreed on a package of measures to make working in old age more attractive. Contrary to the original plan, there will be no reduced tax rate for additional earnings during...weiterlesen »

Inflation remains at 4 percent in November

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Inflation in Austria stood at 4.0 percent in November compared to the same month last year, remaining unchanged for the third consecutive month. This rate was slightly lower than the preliminary estimate...weiterlesen »

AK warns about loud toys: Every 2nd tested item exceeds critical decibel limit

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Under realistic conditions, meaning at a distance of half a meter, the AK conducted measurements. The result: Seven out of 14 tested toys reached or exceeded the mark of 80 decibels. Particularly loud...weiterlesen »

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