Vienna: Shots Fired at Tram 52, Suspect Arrested
Tram on Line 52 shot at in Vienna-Penzing. Police detain one person, special forces and fire brigade involved.
12,400 Applicants Compete for 1,900 Medical University Places
12,400 applicants vie for 1,900 Austrian medical school spots—prep courses offer no edge, say universities.
Austria’s New Electricity Law Proposes Social Tariff
Austria’s electricity reform includes social tariffs, solar feed-in caps, and flexible fees to cut costs and secure supply.
Austrian Universities Want Stricter Rules for Foreign Student Admissions
Austrian universities want stricter German skills and full documents before admissions for non-EU applicants.
Austria Carries Out First Deportation to Syria in 15 Years
Austria deports Syrian criminal—first official repatriation to Syria from EU in 15 years, says Interior Ministry.
Vienna Home Loans Consume 53% of Income
Buying a home remains unaffordable for many households. According to calculations published Wednesday by comparison portal durchblicker, an average dual-income couple would have had to spend 53% of their net income in June to repay a loan for a 90 m² newly built apartment in Vienna—well above the 40% debt-service ratio considered sustainable by the […]
Heatwave Pushes Up Power Prices as Nuclear Plants Cut Output
European heatwave drives up electricity prices as nuclear plants in France and Switzerland reduce output.
Tyrol: Two German Climbers Found Dead After Fall
Two German climbers died in Tyrol after a fall near Geraer Hütte. Cause unknown, search ended Tuesday afternoon.
Airbnb Sees Growth Despite Stricter Rules in Vienna
Airbnb defends its role in Austria’s housing market, says stricter rules haven’t stopped rising rents in major cities.
Government Develops Heat Safety Law for Outdoor Workplaces
Austria to introduce heat protection rules for outdoor workers; regulation expected soon amid rising heatwaves.