Nine Parties Confirmed for Austrian Elections
On 29 September, the ballot will feature four smaller parties along with the five parties currently in parliament.
Tunnel Car Fire Prompts Evacuation of 51 People
The incident occurred when the 39-year-old driver noticed smoke coming from the engine and promptly stopped the car in an emergency bay.
Wet Season Reduces Toxic Caterpillars in Vienna
Measuring 2-3 centimetres and moving in processions from tree to tree, the caterpillars’ toxic hairs can cause severe allergic reactions in humans.
Green Building Facades Becoming More Popular in Vienna
Funding for this initiative was increased in May, with the maximum subsidy set at €10,000 for façade greening and €30,000 for green roofs.
Vienna Police Register 550,000 Emergencies Since January
Police hotlines cater to emergencies such as robberies, thefts, noise disturbances, traffic accidents and medical emergencies.
Tax Inspectors Recover €17.7 Million in First Half of 2024
The investigations primarily targeted telecommunications, real estate, and construction companies and entities operating in the red-light district.
Controversy Surrounds Migrant Family Receiving 4,600 EUR Monthly Welfare
The FPÖ and ÖVP criticize the payments as excessive, while Social Minister Johannes Rauch defends the current system, calling for a “new minimum income.”
One in Four People in Austria Has a Tattoo
Around 27% of people in Austria have at least one tattoo, up 8% since the first survey on the topic was conducted in 2013.
Survey: High Mobile Phone Use Among Drivers in Austria
According to the survey, 14% of Austrian drivers admit to using their mobile phone while driving without a hands-free device.
Austria Increases Number of Breastfeeding-Friendly Places
Over the past year, 150 establishments in Austria, including restaurants, shops and public spaces, have received a breastfeeding-friendly label.