Severe Thunderstorm Causes Chaos in Tiroler Oberland
One of the most serious incidents occurred on the Mittenwald railway line, where a train carrying 40 passengers became stranded after a landslide blocked its path.
Austria on Track for 100% Renewable Electricity by 2040
Renewable energy already accounted for 87.6% of the country’s domestic electricity production in 2023, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Woman Jailed for €300,000 Dating Scam
The accused used fabricated stories to persuade the man to give her money and also accessed his and his wife’s bank accounts.
Austrian Airlines Extends Middle East Flight Suspension
The suspension will now continue until August 21 and will affect flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran, Erbil and Amman.
Richard Lugner, Austrian Tycoon and Society Figure, Dies at 91
Lugner was known for bringing high-profile celebrity guests to the annual Opera Ball and for his attempts to win the Austrian presidency.
Vienna: Low Rents, High Property Prices
Municipal housing and older buildings help keep the average rent down to €10.50 per sq m, though prices for new rentals are higher.
HPV Vaccinations Triple in July
Around 22,500 people in Austria received HPV vaccinations in July, a significant increase from 7,500 the previous year.
Observant Witness Leads to Arrest of Three Burglars
The trio – Romanian nationals aged 29, 31 and 41 – targeted detached houses and caused a total of €200,000 in damages.
Few Women in Full-Time Ambulance Roles, Says Red Cross
There are just 17 women compared to 92 men in the organisation’s rescue service, with a similar situation in Vienna’s city-run rescue service.
Vienna’s Bathing Waters Rated ‘Excellent’
The water quality has been rated “excellent” at seven of the nine locations on the New Danube and five of the seven areas on the Old Danube.