Police Arrest 19 People in Tyrol Drug-Trafficking Ring
Seventeen people were detained in Tyrol, with two more arrests in Styria and Croatia, and the drugs are estimated to be worth €4.5 million.
One Million Annual Transport Ticket Holders in Vienna
Despite recent high inflation, the price has remained unchanged since the modern Jahreskarte was introduced in 2012, at €365.
Father ‘Persuaded’ Teenage Son and Friend to Commit Robberies
The two teenagers are believed to have robbed five tobacconists and two petrol stations between 18 March and 19 April 2024.
Discover Vienna’s Vineyards at Wine Hiking Day 2024
Vienna, home to 600 hectares of urban vineyards, hosts an annual event offering visitors a weekend to explore its wine culture.
Austrian Catholic Church Membership Continues to Decline
Over 85,000 people left the Roman Catholic Church in Austria in 2023, though income from contributions slightly increased.
Study: Austrian Households Buying More Food
Austrian households increased fresh food purchases by over 3% in the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year.
ÖBB: Trains Running Again Between Vienna and Western Austria
Services on the Vienna-Linz and Vienna-Salzburg routes, which were affected by flooding and mudslides following the weekend’s storms, resumed on Wednesday morning.
Vienna U-Bahn Resumes Normal Service
Vienna’s U2, U3, U4 and U6 U-Bahn lines resume normal service on Wednesday following several days of disruption caused by severe weather and flooding over the weekend.
Weekend Storms Cause Deaths of Thousands of Birds and Animals
The weekend’s storms and flooding have had a significant impact on wildlife, with swallows particularly hard hit.
Police Shoot Tires to Stop Speeding Driver
A Vienna police officer was forced to shoot at the tyres of a speeding car on Monday evening after the driver attempted to flee a check.