21.07.26 - Rot-Weіss-Rot REPORT

21.07.26 - Rot-Weіss-Rot REPORT

In today's episode: — A new ranking of Austria's wealthiest people has been released. We reveal who topped the list. — All 27 European Union member states have officially confirmed that Russian hackers were behind the cyberattack on Austria's Foreign Ministry. — From next year, Austria is introducing new road fines — so we walk you through a clear, step-by-step plan on how to contest or reduce the amount in letters from the police. — A major salary study on supermarket workers has been published. We find out how much Billa and Spar actually pay — and what bonuses you can expect. — Austria is bracing for an extreme summer heatwave. We'll tell you which federal states will be hit hardest. Stay up to date with the most important changes and listen to learn more about the events, traditions and laws of Austria. For questions about cooperation, please contact: rot.weiss.rot.report@gmail.com Our podcast is available in 5 languages: https://www.rwr-report.at

14.07.26 - Rot-Weіss-Rot REPORT

In today's episode: — Parents risk losing 1,300 euros — due to yet another delay in the digital Eltern-Kind-Pass. — Parliament has voted through a two-year budget: what is frozen, what is growing, and where savings are being made. — Austria ranks sixth safest country in the world according to the Global Peace Index 2026. — One in four Austrian factories is considering relocating abroad. What does this mean for the labour market? — Vienna sets a bureaucratic record: five hours in a queue for a single photograph. Stay up to date with the most important changes and listen to learn more about the events, traditions and laws of Austria. For questions about cooperation, please contact: rot.weiss.rot.report@gmail.com Our podcast is available in 5 languages: https://www.rwr-report.at

07.07.26 - Rot-Weіss-Rot REPORT

In today's episode: — For the first time in decades, more people have left Austria than arrived. What does this mean, and what can we expect next? — ÖBB fares are rising. The national railway has announced ticket price increases — and we explain how to save money. — Supplementary employment in Austria: what is permitted, what is taxable, and how to avoid penalties? — Digitaler Euro is drawing closer. Austria and the entire European Union have taken another step toward digital money. Will cash disappear? — Vienna Airport has changed its rules. Up to two litres of liquids and a laptop in your bag — that is now a reality. — The Communists have won the elections in Graz. For Austria, this is a genuine sensation — we explain who they are and what it means. Stay up to date with the most important changes and listen to learn more about the events, traditions and laws of Austria. For questions about cooperation, please contact: rot.weiss.rot.report@gmail.com Our podcast is available in 5 languages: https://www.rwr-report.at

30.06.26 - Rot-Weіss-Rot REPORT

In today's episode: — Austria's government approval rating has plummeted to a record low. Sixty-three percent of citizens are dissatisfied. What's behind this, and why does it matter even for those who don't vote? — From the first of July, prices at supermarkets are supposed to fall. But will they actually drop? — Austria is offering Syrian refugees three thousand euros to return home voluntarily. We break down the details. — Ice cream in Austria costs fifty percent more than in Germany. And it has nothing to do with tariffs. There's a far more revealing system at play behind it. — Vienna is creating a registry for the short-term rental platform Airbnb. We explain why — and whether it will affect customers. Stay up to date with the most important changes and listen to learn more about the events, traditions and laws of Austria. For questions about cooperation, please contact: rot.weiss.rot.report@gmail.com Our podcast is available in 5 languages: https://www.rwr-report.at

23.06.26 - Rot-Weіss-Rot REPORT

In today's episode: — One of Austria's oldest political parties — the FPÖ — marked its seventieth anniversary with great fanfare. We explain why this is a story every migrant in the country needs to follow. — Austria is slashing €400 million from its green energy programmes to plug a budget hole. We break down what that means for your utility bills. — Major companies are cutting jobs across the board. We look at which sectors are being hit hardest. — The government has approved sweeping new rules for Sozialhilfe benefit payments. Here's what you need to do to keep your support. — A shocking new study has found that nearly two million Austrians struggle seriously with reading comprehension.  Stay up to date with the most important changes and listen to learn more about the events, traditions and laws of Austria. For questions about cooperation, please contact: rot.weiss.rot.report@gmail.com Our podcast is available in 5 languages: https://www.rwr-report.at