New figures debunk myths that businesspeople in Vienna are in midlife crises.The citys Economy Chamber (WKW) said today (Weds) that, with 21 per cent, more than one out of five people were aged 45 and older when they decided to set up their own companies last year. The organisation explained that the share of those […]
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Viennese more generous this Easter
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People of Vienna will splash out more on presents this Easter, according to a poll.The Viennese Economy Chamber (WKW) said today (Thurs) residents of the capital will spend an average 54 Euros on gifts ahead of this years upcoming festival, three per cent more than last year. More than 50 million Euros will be invested […]
More than four out of 10 Austrian women will surprise their partners with presents on Valentines Day, according to a poll.The Federal Economy Chambers (WKO) Viennese branch (WKW) found that not just men buy gifts for their partners on 14 February. Its study shows that 42 per cent of women plan to spend money on […]
Businesses in Vienna expect significantly more than 300 million Euros of turnover this Christmas, according to research.Brigitte Jank, head of the Viennese Economy Chamber (WKW), said today (Thurs): “We are convinced to do well this Christmas.”Jank explained the citys economy expected to make a turnover of 350 million Euros selling gifts ahead the upcoming festive […]
Wave of Spanish guests ahead for Vienna
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Vienna is set for a strong increase of tourists from debt-ridden Spain, according to new research.The Vienna Tourism Indicator (VTI), which checks various tourism statistics, shows that the number of people from Spain visiting the Austrian capital will rise dramatically. The southern country currently has the highest unemployment rate among the European Unions (EU) 16 […]
The new all-night underground service on Fridays and Saturdays will begin on Saturday, 4 September, it was announced today (Thurs).Vienna Social Democratic (SPÖ) Deputy Mayor Renate Brauner and Günter Steinbauer, the manager of city public transport agency Wiener Linien, said trains would be spaced at 15 minute intervals during night time service.He said the new […]