Truck Hits Pedestrian Bridge in Linz, Causing Collapse and Injuries
Pedestrian bridge collapses onto truck in Linz. Two men seriously injured and rescued in complex emergency operation.
Austrians Earn €600M Annually from Selling Second-Hand Items
Austrians earn €600M yearly selling second-hand goods. Gen Y and Z lead trend, but many find online resale tedious.
Austria Drops in EU Innovation Ranking Due to Startup Funding Crisis
Austria drops to 8th in EU innovation ranking. Weak startup funding and low commercialization blamed for decline.
Austria Moves to Cap Rent Refunds After Constitutional Court Ruling
Austria plans law to limit rent refund claims after court ruling. Babler aims for rent cap and legal clarity by autumn.
The International Joins EIT Culture & Creativity Accelerator
The International, operated by Crossroads Media GmbH in Vienna, is among 27 companies from 16 countries that have joined.
Steiermark: Woman Attacked by Cow Herd During Hike
Hiker seriously injured near Schladming after cows chased her dog. Woman flown to hospital by helicopter. Warning signs were posted.
Canal+ to Refund Activation Fee After Legal Action by AK
Canal+ refunds €29.90 activation fee after AK lawsuit. Customers can now apply for reimbursement online or via mailed notice.
Austria Is the World’s 13th Most Visited Country in 2024
Austria welcomed 32.2 million tourists in 2024, ranking 13th among the world’s most visited countries.
Austria to Step Up Fraud Controls in Face of Deficit Procedure
Finance Minister Marterbauer plans anti-fraud laws, more audits, and hints at a property tax hike amid Austria’s budget overhaul.
Vienna: 57-Year-Old Found Dead in Apartment Fire
A 57-year-old man died in a Wieden apartment fire. Police noticed smoke, and the fire was quickly contained by firefighters.