University of Vienna Restricts Jobs for Non-EU Students
As of May 2025, third-country students can’t work at the University of Vienna in roles such as internships, volunteer positions, or freelance contracts.
Corporate Bankruptcies in Austria Up Nearly 9%
Austria sees record 2,170 company insolvencies in H1 2024, with €5B in debt and 8,000 jobs affected. Signa firms top debt list.
Austria Adds 10,000 School Swim Lessons to Fight Drowning
Austria adds 10,000 school swim sessions after 18 drownings this year. 600,000 people still can’t swim. Government urges action.
Study: Heatwaves Hit Poor, Young, and Women Hardest
Young people, women, and low-income groups in Austria feel most burdened by heat. AK Vienna urges fairer climate protection policies.
Vienna Tax Official Sentenced to 15 Months for Drug Dealing
A Vienna tax auditor was sentenced to 15 months in prison for selling cocaine and cannabis. He lost his job and accepted the court’s ruling.
2026 Labor Reform to Protect Freelancers in Austria
Austria will boost freelancer protections in 2026 with collective bargaining rights and mandatory notice periods.
Most DACH Startups Come From a Few Universities, Including Three Austrians
TU Munich, ETH Zurich, and St. Gallen top DACH startup study; TU Vienna leads Austria but lags in cross-border ranking.
Salzburg Media Summit Marks 20 Years of Film Industry Dialogue
20th Salzburg Media Summit gathers 200+ guests, awards Felsenreitschule, and explores Europe’s media future and film funding.
Austria’s Beer Market Adjusts to New Deposit System
Austria’s new deposit law cuts canned beer sales while reusable alternatives gain popularity among eco-conscious buyers.
20 Football Hooligans Attack Three Young Men at Rest Stop
Three young men were injured after a group of 20 football hooligans attacked them at a motorway rest stop in Upper Austria.