Gas Leak in Mödling Kills Worker, Injures Another
Gas leak at a Mödling construction site kills one worker and seriously injures another; nearby homes evacuated as a precaution.
Study: Vienna Carriage Horses Handle Heat Well
Study finds Vienna’s Fiaker horses show strong heat tolerance, with no signs of stress even in summer, says Vetmed research team.
Man in Carinthia Caught with Guns, Drugs, and Nazi Symbols
Austrian police seize weapons, drugs, and Nazi material from a 36-year-old in Carinthia after a court-approved home search.
Amazon Prime Terms Ruled Partly Unlawful in Austria
Austria’s Supreme Court rules six Amazon Prime contract clauses unlawful after VKI lawsuit over fees, payments, and withdrawal rights.
Car Registrations in Austria Jump 31.6% in July 2025
Austria’s July 2025 car registrations up 31.6%, led by strong growth in electric and hybrid vehicles, plus a surge in light trucks.
Government Plans Broader Use of Public Video Monitoring
Austria to expand police video surveillance to more public areas under a new decree, aiming to boost security powers nationwide.
Vienna-Floridsdorf: 19-Year-Old Arrested After Knife Attack
19-year-old Bulgarian arrested after stabbing a man in Vienna Floridsdorf water park; victim critically injured, investigation ongoing.
First Half of 2025: 9.5% Jump in New Business Owners in Austria
Austria saw a 9.5% rise in new businesses in early 2025, with more women founders and calls for tax breaks to keep momentum.
AK Warns of Work Surveillance Through Apps
Austria’s labor chamber warns work apps may pressure and monitor staff, urging stronger rights and limits on digital tracking tools.
Beekeepers Warn About Fake Honey in Supermarkets
Fake honey mixed with sugar syrup is being sold in EU stores. Austrian beekeepers demand better testing methods and stricter regulations.