Schönbrunn Zoo Says Goodbye to Beloved Pandas
Yang Yang and Yuan Yuan will now spend the rest of their lives in a facility in China that specialises in caring for elderly pandas.
Vienna and Lower Austria Prepare for Flooding as Heavy Rain and Storms Continue
Vienna faced steady rain and strong winds on Friday, with heavier downpours and storm gusts up to 90 km/h expected on Saturday, particularly in the west of the city.
Wien Energie to Stop Buying Russian Gas from 2025
The decision makes Wien Energie the first Austrian energy provider to explicitly move away from Russian gas supplies.
Austrian National Bank Predicts Extended Recession
According to OeNB economists, the downward revision is due to a weaker historical GDP trend and the decline in the second quarter of 2024.
Vienna Airport Sues Climate Activists for €36,000
Vienna Airport has filed a lawsuit against twelve climate activists from the group Last Generation, seeking €36,000 in damages for disruptions caused on July 24 and 27.
Art And Culture at The Center of Election Programs
An overview of the election programs of the parties ahead of the national parliamentary elections on September 29.
Austria Faces Road Closures Due to Severe Rain and Snow
The Austrian motorway authority, Asfinag, stated that teams along the Tauern region, Brenner Motorway, and Arlberg Expressway are on standby, fully prepared with salt supplies and snowplows.
Every Second Person in Austria Buys Secondhand
Sustainability and Saving Books, movies, and clothing are particularly popular secondhand purchases. Additionally, toys and furniture are also favored secondhand items.
Austrian Rents Up 80% Since 2010
Half of the Austrian population is worried about affording housing in the future, with 62% of those under 30 expressing particular concern.
Vienna to Install Solar Panels in All Municipal Schools by 2025
Officials say that 46 Viennese schools already have solar panels, with ten more systems to be added by the end of the year.