Austria's main parties agreed to hold an early parliamentary election on October 15. Austrian citizens residing abroad have the right to cast their votes in national elections, elections to the European Parliament, and national referenda, and we are encouraging those eligible to register in the Austrian Voter Register by 24 August 2017. Read more here.

Energy drink manufacturer Red Bull remains Austria's most valuable brand corporation by a significant margin. The European Brand Institute evaluates the country's most valuable brands every year. The Top 10 in the Austrian brand value study 2017 represented brand value totalling around EUR 32.4 bn (+1.2%). Read more here.

Austria is on the verge of entering the top ranks in Europe with respect to innovation. In only two years, we improved from 11th to 7th place, which is the second best result ever achieved in the history of the European Innovation Scorecard. Read more here.

The Statistical Yearbook 2017 published by the Austrian Economic Chambers offers latest key economic data, tables and graphs. The Statistical Yearbook contains informative tables and graphs, international overviews and comparisons, data on national accounts, population, employment, industry sectors, corporate structure, foreign trade, etc. Read more here.

The Austrian Export Prize for 2017 was awarded at the Exporters' Nite on 26 June, a glamorous evening event that showcases Austria's top exporters. The annual Export Prize recognises exceptional commitment and success among Austrian companies on international markets. Read more here.

The REBLOC© precast concrete safety barrier systems are comprehensively tested with real crash tests in accordance with EN 1317. These modern vehicle restraint systems are applied for temporary protection of roadwork areas and permanent safeguarding in the central reservations and the verges of motorways and trunk roads. Read more here.

smp aviation (Satcom Marketing & Project Management GmbH) specialises in providing security and security related solutions to organisations such as police, civil protection, coast guard, VIP's, business executives and many other agencies and has delivered services both to governmental organisations and non-governmental clients for more than two decades. Read more here.

The H+H SYSTEM ensures the well-organised and space-saving division of drugs, lab accessories and small items of every kind. The flexible dividers can easily and quickly be repositioned and, in contrast to rigid push-fit systems, immediately adapt themselves to space requirements. Read more here.

BDI - BioEnergy International AG is market and technology leader in the construction of customised BioDiesel plants using the Multi-Feedstock Technology the company has developed itself, which can manufacture BioDiesel from different raw materials. Read more here.

DI Matthias Schweiger is a firm that distributes exclusive ARVEN stone pine furniture for the superior international market. The stone pine bed frames enable customers the opportunity of better and more restful sleep. Especially, stone pine has a centuries-long tradition, particularly in the Alpine region where the regenerative properties of this wood have been known for generations. Read more here.

NEXTSENSE is a world leader in manufacturing and distribution of innovative systems for profile measurement and surface inspection. All systems are based on non-contact measurement technology so as completely to exclude user influences. This feature leads to diverse applications, such as for example gap measurement in automobile coachwork, wear measurements of railway wheel profiles and surface inspections of steel beams. Read more here.

HERZ Energietechnik: The complete provider for renewable energy systems! With the most advanced pellet and wood chip heaters, log wood boilers and heat pumps, HERZ provides a full range of modern, environmentally friendly heating systems with maximum convenience and user satisfaction. Read more here.

Seal Maker is a global manufacturer of high-quality semi-finished products, CNC lathes and seals that are used in all industrial sectors. The CNC total systems are supplied with special software and facilitate rapid and economic processing of semi-finished products into hydraulic and pneumatic seals and plastic parts. Read more here. 

Austrian wine has been gaining momentum in Down Under over the past few years, with selected drops to be found on every good wine list and appreciated by wine experts and highly acclaimed by journalists. To build on a successful Austrian Wine promotion last year, WINESTATE in cooperation with Austria Wine and Advantage Austria will be organising a panel judging & tasting in Adelaide on 11 August. Read more  here.

Savour the flavours of Austria at Australia's largest gathering of international food, drink and equipment for the retail, foodservice and hospitality industries. Following the success of our participation at Fine Food Australia in previous years, ADVANTAGE AUSTRIA Sydney will once again be hosting an Austrian pavilion in conjunction with the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, from 11-14 September. Read more  here .