September Floods Cause €1.3 Billion in Damages

Researchers said individuals and businesses were affected, but timely investments in flood defences prevented worse losses.
Former Vienna Rail Station to Become Major Housing Development

Initial discussions on transforming the site, near Augarten park in Vienna’s 20th district, into a residential area began in the early 2000s.
Van der Bellen Continues Talks on New Government

NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger and Green Party head Werner Kogler are meeting the president at Hofburg Palace on Tuesday for talks.
Vienna to Increase Subsidies for Christmas Street Lights

The Christmas decoration subsidy will rise from 50% to 75% to support businesses during tough economic times.
Union Calls for Pay Rise in Trade and Railways

Specific wage demands will be announced at the start of the negotiations, but this autumn’s focus is on industries like trade and railways.
Man Rescued After Hours Trapped in Toilet Container

The trapped man appeared to be in good spirits after being rescued, as he had probably slept in the toilet container.
Apprenticeships on the Rise in Vienna as Female Numbers Grow

Around 3,400 companies in Vienna now offer apprenticeship, with the city council training about 600 apprentices in over 20 professions.
President Meets Party Leaders as Coalition Speculation Continues

The first to meet with Alexander Van der Bellen is Austrian Chancellor and ÖVP leader Karl Nehammer, followed by SPÖ leader Andreas Babler.
Naschmarkt Area Set for Green Makeover by 2027

In line with the motto “Out of the Asphalt,” a 12,000-square-meter parking lot between the Wienzeilen will become an attractive space with extensive greenery and cooling features.
Austrian NGO Leads Fight Against Child Blindness

In Austria, 50 percent of the population wears glasses. Cataract surgery is the most common outpatient procedure in the country.