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15.10.2026

The world’s first invisible cochlear implant comes from Austria

The medical technology company MED-EL has been researching the device for the last 15 years and this global innovation has, for the first time, now been surgically fitted for use beyond a medical study.

01.10.2026

Austria has won 10 medals at WorldSkills 2026

Young experts from all over the world have been showing their mettle over four days at the vocational skills world championship in Shanghai. In addition to achieving 20 Medals for Excellence, Team Austria ascended the podium no less than ten times.

03.09.2026

Best Student Cities 2027 – Vienna has made the top ten!

The rankings issued this year by university ratings company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) are unambiguous: Vienna is popular with international students and also boasts excellent quality of life.

03.09.2026

Best Student Cities 2027 – Vienna has made the top ten!

The rankings issued this year by university ratings company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) are unambiguous: Vienna is popular with international students and also boasts excellent quality of life.

27.08.2026

A World of Skills: 48 young experts from Austria will be showing their mettle at WorldSkills 2026

Team Austria is set to be the largest European delegation at this year’s professional world championships, which will be held in Shanghai from 22-27 September.

19.08.2026

Austria is one of the top three countries in Europe for per capita rail investment

Austrians love to take the train, making a per capita investment of €359 in rail infrastructure to ensure this stays the case.

11.08.2026

Schartner Bombe: serving up a tasty and refreshing shot of lemonade for the last hundred years

This Austrian lemonade brand may have had its ups and downs but it has won out in the end, guaranteeing sparkling memories and moments of refreshment to this day.

06.08.2026

Short trips and high quality of life in the “15-minute city”

Living in a big city, but having everything you need from day to day within easy reach on foot or by bike? This has already been achieved in large parts of Vienna.