Government Shortens Teacher Training Bachelor to Three Years
Austria reforms teacher training: new 3-year bachelor, 2-year master, more practical focus, and a push to ease the teacher shortage.
Vienna Tourism Sees 2% Decline in July Overnight Stays
Vienna overnight stays fell 2% in July 2025, but year-to-date tourism and revenues remain up, surpassing pre-pandemic records.
Study: Cooling Demand in Austria May Double by 2050
Austria’s cooling demand could more than double by 2050, with cities facing up to 319 hot days a year, a new climate study warns.
Egon Schiele Painting Reported Stolen from Wachau Home
A Schiele painting worth up to €2M vanished from a Wachau home. Police found no break-in signs; the theft dates back to April 2024.
Major Fire at Tyrol Recycling Plant
A massive fire broke out at a recycling plant in Pill, Tyrol. An AT-Alert warned residents as crews worked late to contain the blaze.
Rail Travel Still Pricier Than Flying, Report Finds
Greenpeace finds trains in Europe can cost up to 26 times more than flights, urging a kerosene tax and reforms to make rail more affordable.
Social Affairs Ministry Sues Supermarkets Over Misleading Discounts
Austria’s Social Affairs Ministr sues Billa, Spar, Hofer, and Lidl over misleading grocery discounts, accusing chains of hiding true 30-day lowest prices.
AK: Half of Austria’s Rentals Are Time-Limited
Austria’s Chamber of Labor demands rent caps and an end to limited contracts, warning of rising costs and loss of tenant rights.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 to Be Held in Vienna
Vienna will host Eurovision 2026 at the Stadthalle on May 16, with semifinals May 12 and 14, beating Innsbruck in the final bid.
Vienna: Three Injured in Knife Fights at Westbahnhof and Yppenplatz
Knife brawls in Vienna injure three men at Westbahnhof and Yppenplatz. A 14-year-old suspect arrested; police investigate.