Austrian Airlines Investigated After Hailstorm Incident
The Airbus A320 had been flying from Palma de Mallorca to Vienna on June 9 when it encountered a violent thunderstorm.
Nehammer Accepts Mandate to Form New Government
Chancellor Karl Nehammer says the country needs “a stable federal government supported by a broad majority in parliament.”
Comet ‘Tsuchinshan-Atlas’ Briefly Visible Over Vienna
Shortly after 7:15 PM, excitement went up through the crowd gathered at the Sophienalpe in Vienna’s Penzing district.
Austria Maintains AA+ Credit Rating Despite Rising Debt
This means that Austria continues to hold the second-best rating, the Ministry of Finance announced on Saturday.
Citizens’ Groups Reject Tirol’s €500 Million ‘Fernpass Project’
Criticism was also raised over the 7.5-ton truck traffic limit on the Fernpass road, with exceptions rendering it ineffective.
18% of Austrian Municipalities Lack Local Grocery Stores
The study highlights a shift in the long-standing trend, as the number of municipalities without local grocery stores had increased by over 6% between 2011 and 2021.
Air Emissions Mostly Decline in 2022, Except for CO2 from Traffic
CO2 emissions from fossil fuel sources rose by 2.3% compared to 2021, a result largely attributed to increased traffic following the end of pandemic-related lockdowns.
Brewery Workers Secure 3.9% Pay Increase
The new collective agreement will take effect on November 1 and will be valid for one year.
Cardinal Schönborn to Retire After 30 Years as Vienna Archbishop
The Archdiocese of Vienna announced on Friday that Pope Francis is expected to accept Schönborn’s resignation around his 80th birthday in late January 2025.
Solar Storm Lights Up the Night Sky in Austria
Currently, this solar storm is about 20% weaker than the one experienced in May this year.