Business
Austria records 13,843 new cars in 1–20 October
Provisional Statistics Austria data show 13,843 new passenger cars registered from 1 to 20 October 2026. Volkswagen ranked first with 1,605 registrations, followed by Škoda with 1,423.
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Technology
EIB lends öGIG €75 million for rural fibre expansion in Austria
The European Investment Bank is lending Austrian fibre provider öGIG €75 million to extend open-access broadband networks, with a focus on rural areas in six federal states.
Economy
Austria’s inflation rose to 3.6% in September
Consumer prices in Austria were 3.6% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier and 0.2% above August, Statistics Austria reported. Fuel and heating oil contributed to the rise.
Society
72.5% of Austrians rated their health good or very good in 2025
In Austria’s 2025 health survey, 72.5% of people aged 15 and over described their health as good or very good. About seven in ten reported at least one chronic condition.
Economy
New passenger-car registrations in Austria rose 12.1% in January–September
Battery-electric cars increased 36.9% year to date, including an 80.6% rise in September.
Economy
Austria’s industry and construction output fell 0.5% year on year in August
Statistics Austria also reported a 0.9% monthly decline, with industry and construction moving differently.
Economy
Austrian road freight fell to 549.4 million tonnes in 2025
Statistics Austria reported a 0.6% annual decline in volume, alongside lower transport performance.