Austria's inflation rate rose to 3.2 percent in August, driven by higher energy prices, making essential goods, especially for the school year, more expensive. This marks a continued upward trend in prices.

DER STANDARD: Inflation at 3.2 Percent: Parents Must Dig Deep for New School Year

Inflation rose slightly in August due to higher energy prices, making many products for the start of the school year significantly more expensive, with high price differences between retail chains.

ORF: Inflation Rose to 3.2 Percent in August

A quick estimate shows that inflation in Austria increased to 3.2 percent in August, indicating a continued upward trend in prices.

Die Presse: Austrian Inflation Rises to 3.2% in August

Inflation in Austria has reportedly increased to 3.2 percent in August, according to a preliminary estimate.

Kurier: Stocker Demands "Future Depot": No Expenses, Fees, or Taxes

On Monday evening, Chancellor Christian Stocker was a guest in an ORF summer interview, where the ÖVP-Chef advocated for a new form of saving.

Die Presse: ORF Interview: Stocker's 'Plan Z'

A TV note discusses 'Plan Z' as presented by Stocker in an ORF summer interview.

A new police service model is beginning a test phase in five districts of Vienna today. The initiative aims to fill vacant positions by placing applicants who have passed their entrance exams, indicating changes in police recruitment and deployment.

Kurier: New Police Model and Deal with Vienna: Changes Effective Today

Five districts are starting a test phase for a new police service model, where applicants who passed the entrance exam will not receive a course place, aiming to fill vacant positions in Vienna.

Emma Delaney has been appointed as the new Chairwoman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of OMV, effective today, September 1, 2026. This marks a significant milestone as she becomes the first woman to hold the top leadership position at the company.

ORF: First Woman at the Helm: Delaney is New OMV CEO

Delaney has been appointed as the new CEO of OMV, marking the first time a woman has taken the top leadership position at the company.

The current summer season in Austria has been officially recorded as the hottest since meteorological measurements began, highlighting ongoing concerns about climate trends.

ORF: Hottest Summer Since Measurements Began

The current summer has been recorded as the hottest since meteorological measurements began.

An editorial argues against establishing a state fund as a solution to Austria's current pension system crisis. Separately, discussions are ongoing regarding upcoming changes and challenges in the leadership of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO).

Die Presse: A State Fund Won't Solve Austria's Pension Problem

An editorial argues that establishing a state fund will not resolve Austria's current pension system crisis.

profil: WKO Leadership: The Next One, Please!

This story appears to discuss upcoming changes or challenges regarding the leadership of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO).