Prohibited holiday souvenirs can be very expensive

To ensure that your holiday fun doesn’t end quickly at customs control, you should be careful with certain souvenirs From snake wine and tiger claws to sandalwood bead sets, customs officials at Vienna Airport have seen it all. “A glance at the import regulations saves travelers trouble and often a lot of money,” emphasizes State Secretary for Finance Barbara Eibinger-Miedl. In principle, all products for personal consumption are exempt from customs duties or import taxes within the EU. However, anyone purchasing alcohol or tobacco must still comply with specific regulations…

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Acceptance of artificial intelligence on the rise in Austria

Austrians are less enthusiastic about artificial intelligence (AI) than people in other European countries. However, acceptance has recently increased in this country as well: according to a recent study by management consultancy EY, 64 percent view AI positively, 12 percentage points more than a year ago. In Europe, the average is 70 percent, 7 percentage points more than in 2024. Almost eight out of ten respondents in Europe (78 percent) currently use AI applications, representing a six percentage point increase from the previous year. Austria is also at the bottom…

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