Free HPV Vaccine for All Under-30s in Austria

From July 1, all individuals in Austria under the age of 30 can receive a free HPV vaccination, following an announcement by Health Minister Johannes Rauch (Green Party). The scheme will run until the end of 2025. Vaccinations will be available at public vaccination centres or through general practitioners. Previously, only those under 21 were […]

Austria’s Climate Minister Backs EU Nature Law Despite Political Uncertainty

Leonore Gewessler plans to vote for the EU Nature Restoration Law at the EU Environment Ministers meeting, despite potential political repercussions. Emphasizing the need for decisive action, Gewessler believes this law is crucial for environmental protection. Public support is high, with 82% of Austrians in favor of the legislation.

Nova Rock – Sunny Pop and Rock

The Nova Rock festival displayed two distinct faces on its penultimate third day with Avril Lavigne, MÃ¥neskin, and rock legend Alice Cooper.

Teenager Seriously Injured in E-Scooter Accident

As reported by the Vienna professional rescue service on Saturday, the 15-year-old driver and his 14-year-old passenger crashed into a car at the intersection of Johannesgasse and Schubertring.

Court Convictions in Austria Increase in 2023

In 2023, there were 27,268 judicial convictions in Austria, marking a 3.1 percent increase compared to 2022. As reported by Statistics Austria on Friday, these convictions were based on 44,376 offenses. The largest groups of offenses were again crimes against property (31.2 percent) and crimes against life and limb (18.5 percent). The number of convicted murders increased by 21.6 percent compared to the previous year.