Obesity Costs Austria €2.4 Billion a Year
Almost 5% of all healthcare spending in Austria goes towards treating obesity and its related illnesses, which claim around 4,000 lives annually.
Austrians Satisfied with Healthcare Despite Quality Concerns
According to the study, 51% of respondents express satisfaction with the domestic healthcare system, while 15% are not at all satisfied.
Bomb Threat in Vienna, ‘Missed Threat’ in Innsbruck
The threat against the Vienna Regional Court for Criminal Matters follows days of similar alerts across the country.
Jürgen Klopp Appointed Global Head of Football at Red Bull
Jürgen Klopp will advise Red Bull’s teams on their playing philosophy, transfer strategy, and coaching development.
Eurasian Teal Duck Declared Critically Endangered in Austria
Fewer than 100 breeding pairs remain, with increased recreational activities and wetland drainage contributing to the species’ decline.
Firefighters Combat Extensive Roof Blaze in Western Vienna
The crews responded with 25 vehicles and 100 personnel, while 35 people were evacuated from the building on Ketzergasse.
Austrian Household Energy Prices ‘Continue to Fall’
Over the past year, household energy prices have fallen by 11.5%, easing overall inflation, with the steepest reductions in heating oil and fuels.
Van der Bellen Delays Forming Government
Alexander Van der Bellen has met leaders of all five parliamentary parties, but it’s still unclear whom he’ll trust to form a government.
Emergency Service Video Calls to be Tested in Vienna
The research involves 20 control centre staff handling two simulated video and audio emergency calls, made by 80 volunteer participants.
More Bomb Threats in Salzburg, Linz and Graz
The latest bomb threats follow a series of similar alerts across the country last week, which targeted railway stations.