Pandemic and Inflation Blamed for Decline in Birth Rates
After initial uncertainty, the pandemic saw a brief rise in births by spring 2021 – but by November, the trend had reversed.
Vienna Opens 1,000 New Emergency Shelters for the Homeless
The expansion is part of the FSW’s 2024/25 ‘winter package’ and will supplement the existing 7,000 places.
Over 80% of Austrians Support Measures to Combat Climate Crisis
Three-quarters of the 1,000 respondents also expressed their intention to adopt more climate-friendly behaviours in the future.
Single Mothers in Austria Face More Financial Problems
The report says “single mothers, in particular, have experienced a worsening of their financial situation” over the past three years.
80,000 People in Austria Affected by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
New research will aim to identify the causes of the disease, its genetic factors, and possible biomarkers to improve diagnosis.
Austria Extends Border Controls with Czech Republic and Slovakia
The spot checks on roads and trains will now continue until 15 April 2025, with the primary concern being illegal migration.
One Third of Women in Austria Affected by Online Abuse
A survey of 322 women identified sexual harassment as the most common form of online abuse, with 70% of respondents reporting incidents.
Vienna Zoo to Welcome Two Giant Pandas in 2025
The news comes just weeks after Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna bid farewell to its beloved giant pandas, Yang Yang and Yuan Yuan.
Electric Car Plunges into Lake After Autopilot Malfunction
A Tesla had to be pulled from Lake Traunsee after its obstacle detection system caused the driver to veer into the water.
Lower Austria School Evacuated After Explosive Chemical Found
Around 250 people were safely evacuated after picric acid was found in a chemical cabinet in the laboratory at HTL Mödling.