Firearm Ownership Age Raised Under New Austrian Gun Law
Austria proposes stricter gun laws: higher age limits, mandatory psychological tests, and permits required for all firearm categories.
TUI Sees Gen Z Return to Travel Agencies for Trip Booking
TUI reports Gen Z turning back to travel agencies, rise in solo trips, and growing demand for long-haul travel like Thailand.
Austrian Government Agrees on €1B Plan to Fight Inflation
Austria’s coalition unveils a €1B stimulus with investment perks, aid for energy firms, broadband funding, and anti-inflation steps.
Survey: 90% of Austria’s Job Ads Are Full-Time
90% of Austrian jobs are full-time, yet the country has the EU’s 2nd highest part-time rate, sparking a heated political debate.
Survey: Austria Ranks Low for Welcoming Expats
Expats rank Austria high for quality of life but low for friendliness, with social integration and cashless payments seen as weak points.
Wiener Linien annual pass jumps to €467
Vienna raises public transport, parking, and tourism taxes in 2026. Annual pass climbs to €467, first hike in 13 years.
Vienna’s New Tram Line 12 Starts Sept 1
Vienna’s new Tram Line 12 starts Sept 1, connecting four districts, cutting travel times, and improving transit for 250,000 residents.
Cyberattack Hits Austria’s Interior Ministry Email Servers
Austria’s Interior Ministry hit by cyberattack on email servers; 100 accounts affected, no citizen data compromised.
Austria Camping Nights Up 12.4% in First Half of 2025
Austria camping surges 12.4% in 2024 as Tyrol overtakes Carinthia, showing strong demand for winter and summer outdoor vacations.
Deloitte: Austria’s Housing Market Shows Signs of Stabilization
Austria’s housing market stabilizes as new-build prices rise, Vienna rentals stay low, and demand outpaces supply, says Deloitte.