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Vienna Insurance Group acquires German insurer Nürnberger for up to €1.38B, its largest deal ever, expanding into Germany’s market.| The International
Austria’s Constitutional Court ruled the ban on non-medical egg freezing unconstitutional; the restriction will be lifted in April 2027. The post Constitutional Court Ends Ban on “Social Egg Freezing” appeared first on The International.| The International
Austria deported an Afghan man convicted of rape to Kabul, marking its first deportation to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan since 2021. The post Austria Carries Out First Deportation to Afghanistan Since 2021 appeared first on The International.| The International
Brau Union plans to raise non-alcoholic beer sales to 10% of output as Austria’s beer consumption declines amid changing habits. The post Brau Union Aims to Triple Non-Alcoholic Beer Sales in Austria appeared first on The International.| The International
Economy Minister Hattmannsdorfer rejected the SPÖ’s proposal for a new rent-gouging law, warning against “criminalizing” landlords. The post ÖVP’s Hattmannsdorfer Opposes SPÖ Rent-Gouging Proposal appeared first on The International.| The International
Starting in 2026, unemployed individuals will only be allowed to supplement their unemployment benefits or emergency assistance with additional earnings in exceptional cases. The post AMS Limits Extra Earnings For Unemployed From 2026 appeared first on The International.| The International
FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl is appealing to the grocery trade to launch a voluntary initiative to curb inflation in basic foodstuffs. The post Kickl Calls For “Austria Basket” To Tackle Food Inflation appeared first on The International.| The International
Austria recorded 13,032 asylum applications in 2025, down 32% year-on-year, with more female and underage refugees than before. The post Austria’s Asylum Applications Drop 32% in 2025 appeared first on The International.| The International
The 145-meter “Long Ernst” chimney in Trieben, Styria, was demolished in a controlled blast, ending a major landmark of the region’s industry. The post Controlled Blast Fells 145-Meter Landmark In Trieben, Austria appeared first on The International.| The International
Austria relaunches its repair program as the “Device Saver Bonus” in December, focusing on household items with a €30M annual budget. The post Austria Relaunches Repair Bonus as “Device Saver Bonus” appeared first on The International.| The International
Vienna Insurance Group acquires German insurer Nürnberger for up to €1.38B, its largest deal ever, expanding into Germany’s market.| The International
Bank Austria survey shows rising Austrian interest in stocks, with 42% interested and 37% owning securities, up from last year.| The International
On 21–22 November 2025, Vienna will host the first edition of The International Talks, a two-day conference dedicated to connecting expats.| The International
Austria will halve the disability mobility allowance to €335 in 2025, citing budget cuts. Critics warn people with disabilities rely on it.| The International
Herbert Kickl was re-elected FPÖ leader with 96.9% of votes in Salzburg, his best result yet, vowing to become “people’s chancellor.”| The International
The Paris-Vienna and Paris-Berlin night trains face cancellation in December after France cut subsidies, sparking protests and a petition.| The International
Austria’s police deployed five trained data sniffer dogs to detect digital evidence, cash, and documents, aiding cybercrime investigations.| The International
Moose Emil was tranquilized near Austria’s A1 highway and released in the Bohemian Forest. Animal groups call for more wildlife corridors.| The International
Half of Vienna elementary school students, or every second child, do not speak German at home in their family environment.| The International
