Alion Caci, Author at The International

Fuel and Heating Costs to Rise with CO2 Tax Increase

The tax rise is part of the government’s efforts to curb emissions and will be offset by an increase in the climate bonus scheme.

Since 1997, all drivers have been required to have a valid vignette to use Austria’s motorways (Autobahnen) and expressways (Schnellstraßen).

As more Austrian households turn to alternative heating, the remaining gas users risk ending up with higher bills.

From the middle of next year, banks will need to keep more capital on hand if they have loans in this area, the OeNB said.

The bison deaths, which occurred over recent weeks, prompted an immediate investigation that pointed to a rare sheep virus.

The updated symbols, which mark priority seating on underground trains and trams, will be introduced gradually.

Recently, one of Vienna’s largest geothermal systems was installed beneath the pitch, along with an LED lighting upgrade.

ÖVP leader Karl Nehammer was tasked with forming Austria’s next government by President Alexander Van der Bellen last month.

Pollution levels in Vienna have worsened due to recent weather, the heating season, and drifting fine dust from surrounding areas.

The alleged intruder, a 30-year-old Syrian national, fled out of a window as police arrived, but was later arrested hiding nearby.