Report: Half of Schools in Austria Lack Proper Dining Halls
A report shows many Austrian elementary schools lack dining halls, with lunches often delivered externally and limited menu options.
5,3% Up: 5,110 Business Bankruptcies in First 9 Months of 2025 in Austria
Austria recorded 5,110 corporate insolvencies in the first nine months of 2025, up 5.3%, with retail and real estate hit hardest.
Austria Inflation Jumps To 4.1 Percent In August 2025
Austria’s inflation rose to 4.1% in August 2024, driven by food, energy, and rent, the highest rate since March, Statistics Austria reports.
Vienna-1020: Man Kills Wife and Himself, Daughter in Critical Condition
A 44-year-old man shot his wife and himself in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. Their daughter, 24, is critically injured; another man survived.
Vienna’s Spanish Riding School Chief Forced To Step Down
Alfred Hudler, head of Vienna’s Spanish Riding School, has been dismissed after new misconduct allegations and an internal audit probe.
Neusiedl am See: Man, 21, Attempts to Kill Father With Axe
A 21-year-old tried to kill his father with an axe in Neusiedl am See. Police intervened, no injuries reported, suspect arrested.
ÖBB Launches Koralm Railway: Graz–Klagenfurt In 41 Minutes
Austria’s Koralm Railway opens Dec 14, cutting Graz–Klagenfurt travel to 41 minutes, with new ÖBB connections and higher ticket prices.
Government Plans Social Aid, Focus on Children and Integration
Austria plans “New Social Assistance” from 2027 with nationwide rules, an integration phase, and measures to fight child poverty.
Austria Finalizes New Training Leave Model From 2026
Austria finalizes new training leave from 2026 with stricter rules and higher aid for low earners, replacing costly education leave.
Vienna Launches Buddy Program For Underage Offenders
Vienna launches a €500,000 buddy program giving underage offenders professional mentors to prevent them from sliding deeper into crime.