Kazakhstan Ratifies Readmission Agreement with Austria, Paving Way for Faster Returns of Irregular Migrants
EU Gives Austria Green Light to Allow Limited Swiss Coach Cabotage in Border Districts
Private Operator Westbahn to Launch High-Speed Service on Koralmbahn, Slashing Vienna–Villach Journey to Under Four Hours
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Vienna Airport Wins ACI ‘Best Airport at Departures’ Award for 25–40 Million-Passenger Category
Airports Council International has ranked Vienna the best departure-airport worldwide in its 25–40 million passenger class. The customer-service win supports Vienna’s strategy to lure more transfer traffic and will bring additional eGates and an on-site immigration desk for corporate assignees.
Austrian Customs Help Seize 3.1 Million Counterfeit Pills in EU-Wide ‘SHIELD VI’ Operation
Vienna Customs joined 13 other EU administrations in OLAF’s Operation SHIELD VI, helping confiscate millions of counterfeit medicines. Heightened parcel inspections at Austrian entry points may add clearance time for international assignees shipping personal pharmaceuticals.
Unions warn Austria’s Red-White-Red Card risks creating ‘second-class’ migrant workforce
The union vida and migration experts accuse the government of courting foreign talent while leaving them vulnerable to exploitation under Austria’s Red-White-Red Card rules. They say better rights portability, higher wage floors and integration funding are essential if Austria is to close its looming skills gap.
Linz Airport hunts for new CEO as losses mount and runway rebuild looms
Two finalists remain in the race to become CEO of Linz’s Blue Danube Airport, a decision that comes as the regional gateway battles multi-million-euro losses, a looming €80 million runway rebuild and political pressure for the city to sell its 50 % stake. The strategic direction chosen will determine whether Upper Austria regains reliable hub links vital for corporate travel and expatriate assignments.
Germany’s extended border checks cost €140 million – commuters on Austria route feel the pinch
A German parliamentary reply puts the price tag of nationwide Schengen border checks at €140 million; a significant share of enforcement and delays occurs on the German-Austrian frontier, inflating commute and freight costs for Austrian businesses.