Austrian Fire-Equipment Maker Rosenbauer Grows Revenue Despite Iran War Disruptions

Rosenbauer Grows Revenue Despite Iran War Disruptions

Rosenbauer, the Upper Austria-based fire and rescue equipment manufacturer, reported a solid first half of 2026, with revenue and profit both climbing even as the company absorbed real disruption from the war in Iran and a major internal software overhaul. Revenue for the first six months rose 3.5 percent year-on-year to €625.9 million, the Leonding-based More...

by Nicole Marco | Published 3 months ago
AMS (Arbeitsmarktservice) office signage
By Maria Sladek On Friday, August 7th, 2026
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Austria Unemployment Hits 6.9% in 40th Month of Increases

Austria’s unemployment rate rose to 6.9 percent in July, according to figures released by the Arbeitsmarktservice (AMS), the country’s public employment service, extending a streak of rising joblessness More...

Infineon semiconductor chip close-up
By Laura Niklas On Thursday, August 6th, 2026
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Infineon Posts Record Revenue as AI Chip Demand Surges

Chipmaker Infineon reported record revenue for the third quarter of its 2026 fiscal year, driven by surging demand for the power semiconductors that keep AI data centers running, with the company’s Austrian More...

Austrian Airlines aircraft
By Editorial On Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
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Austrian Airlines Posts €94M Loss, Cuts Vienna-Graz Route

Austrian Airlines swung further into the red in the first half of 2026, as sharply higher fuel costs tied to the war in Iran pushed the airline’s losses past €94 million, more than double what it lost over More...

Exterior of Vienna's Justizpalast or a regional Landesgericht
By Editorial On Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
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Austria Court Fees Rise Nearly 6% From August 1, 2026

Austrians filing for divorce, registering property, or pursuing civil litigation will pay significantly more starting August 1, after Justice Minister Anna Sporrer (SPÖ) signed an ordinance raising fixed court More...

A Billa supermarket storefront in Vienna as the company transitions from home delivery to Click and Collect services in 2026.
By Maximilian Müller On Saturday, January 31st, 2026
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Billa Ends Home Delivery Today as Competitors Gear Up for Growth

Today, Saturday, January 31, 2026, marks the final day of Billa’s own home delivery service in Austria. The supermarket giant is formally discontinuing its in-house delivery fleet and logistics operations as More...

period of market volatility in January 2026
By Editorial On Thursday, January 29th, 2026
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SAP Aktie: Cloud Growth Meets Market Volatility

SAP SE, Europe’s largest enterprise software company, is facing a turbulent start to 2026 after its shares plunged sharply on investor concerns about slower than expected cloud growth and future forecasts. The More...

Austria issues new government bonds and expands green financing in 2026.
By Maria Sladek On Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
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Austria Launches New 10-Year Bond and Expands 2049 Green Bond

Austria has announced plans to issue a new 10-year government bond alongside a reopening of its long-dated green bond, marking a significant step in the country’s financing strategy for 2026. The dual transaction, More...

MAHLE production facility in Carinthia expanding for hydrogen technology.
By Nicole Marco On Monday, January 19th, 2026
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Hydrogen Hub in Carinthia: MAHLE Expands St. Michael Plant for Fuel Cell Tech

German automotive supplier MAHLE has confirmed a significant expansion at its plant in St. Michael ob Bleiburg, Carinthia, with plans to establish the site as a future hub for hydrogen mobility components. The More...

Cigarette packs at an Austrian Trafik showing increased prices for 2026.
By Nicole Marco On Saturday, January 17th, 2026
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Up in Smoke: Cigarette Prices in Austria Jump by 40 Cents as New Tax Hits

The cost of a habit is going up. Starting Monday, January 19, 2026, smokers in Austria will face higher cigarette prices as tobacco companies adjust retail costs in response to a recent government-led tax increase. The More...