Driver Jailed for Reckless 170 km/h Chase Through Vienna
The 23-year-old man has been sentenced to two years for fleeing a checkpoint, running red lights and driving at pedestrians and a police car.
Vienna Retail Sales Fall 2.2% Amid Inflation and Heatwave
Shops in the city have seen nearly €1.5 billion less in turnover compared to the same period last year.
Linz Mayor Resigns Over Job Interview Affair
Klaus Luger stepped down after admitting he helped his preferred candidate secure a high-profile cultural role in the city.
Teacher Shortages Continue in Austria, Opposition Calls for Action
As the new school year approaches in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland, around 100 teaching positions remain unfilled across Austria
Coldplay Concert Ticket Fraud: 40 Cases Reported Across Austria
A Carinthian man is suspected of carrying out a large-scale fraud involving tickets for Coldplay’s concerts in Austria.
Attersee Gains New Public Access Point with Recreation Area
The Austrian Federal Forests (ÖBf) have acquired a 7,300-square-meter area in Schörfling am Attersee (Vöcklabruck district) from the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) to establish a public bathing and recreation area with lake access.
Bulgarian Extradited to Austria for 2017 Home Invasion
The suspect was arrested in his home country the following month under a European arrest warrant issued by the Korneuburg Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Schönbrunn Zoo Welcomes King Penguin Chick
Unlike other birds, King Penguins do not build nests; instead, they incubate their eggs for about 55 days by keeping them in a brood pouch on their abdomen.
Lowest Greenhouse Gas Emissions Drop in Austria Since 1990
The findings from the Environmental Agency reveal a significant overall improvement, surpassing earlier estimates from March.
Naturalizations in Austria Up 66% in First Half of 2024
This increase is largely driven by the descendants of victims of the Nazi regime, who make up approximately 37 percent of all new citizens.