Monday, March 16, 2026

Economy

Opinion: Austria’s Inflation Problem — Why Prices Stay Higher Than the EU Average

Inflation in Austria has cooled from its post-pandemic peak, but it remains stubbornly higher than the EU average. While much of Europe is returning...

Opinion: Austria’s Migration Moment — Between Responsibility and Restriction

The European Union’s overhaul of the Common European Asylum System (GEAS) marks one of the most significant shifts in migration policy in decades. For...

Austria’s Railway Industry: Small Country, Global Powerhouse

When I came across the infographic on Austria’s railway sector shared by VCÖ – Mobilität mit Zukunft on LinkedIn, I was struck by how...

2026: A Breakout Year for Europe’s Startup Scene — And Why ViennaUP Is My Unmissable Highlight

Every January, I sit down with a fresh calendar and map out the events that will shape my professional year. 2026 already feels different....

Opinion: Why Workplace Health Insurance Is a Smart Investment — Especially in Austria

At the United Nations in Geneva this week, leading economists are calling for a fundamental rethink of how we define progress. The “Beyond GDP”...

Vienna Airport Hits 32 Million Passengers

I just read today that Vienna Airport wrapped up 2025 by welcoming its 32 millionth passenger — even before the year officially ended. A...

Vienna Is Quietly Building Europe’s Digital Future — And I Love What It Says About the City

Lately, I feel like the words digitalisation and AI follow me everywhere — in conversations, in work, in the news, even in the small...

Austria Is Opening Its Doors to Skilled IT Professionals

Every January, when I sit down with a cup of coffee and map out my plans for the year, I notice the same thought...