One in Five People in Austria Unable to Vote
Recent estimates indicate that 1.49 million residents will be excluded from voting due to a lack of Austrian citizenship.
Vienna Faces Rise in Abandoned Pets
Animal rescuers have been operating at full capacity, rescuing up to 20 animals per day, a significant increase from the annual average of eight.
The Eternal Student: The Austrian Student Union’s Impact on University Life
President Sarah Rossmann on her initiatives in student housing, financial aid, international student integration, and sustainability.
Priest in Lower Austria Held for Crystal Meth Production
The 38-year-old clergyman is suspected of producing methamphetamine for sale at his vicarage in the Waldviertel region of Lower Austria.
Vienna Banks Reduce Branches by One-Third Amid Digital Shift
The primary driver behind the closures is increased digitalisation, which is challenging for those without mobile phones.
Austria Experiences More Power Outages in Summer
Around 75% of the outages are caused by external factors such as construction work or storms, with this number increasing to 85% in Vienna.
International Organisations Create 20,000 Jobs in Austria
A new study has revealed that international organisations in Austria were responsible for sustaining approximately 19,800 jobs in 2023.
Vienna to Add Hydrogen Buses in 2025
Ten new hydrogen-powered buses will be introduced to the centre of Vienna from 2025, marking the first use of such technology in the city.
FPÖ Leads Austrian Polls, ÖVP and SPÖ Neck-and-Neck for Second Place
An election study shows the FPÖ maintaining a steady lead with 27.1% support, with the ÖVP and SPÖ trailing well behind.
Majority of Austrian Citizens Oppose Inheritance Tax
The survey also indicates that 36% of respondents believe they and their families would be impacted by such a tax.