Austria Celebrates 70 Years Of Neutrality
Austria celebrates National Day with wreath ceremonies, open houses, and a major military exhibition at Vienna’s historic Heldenplatz.
Economy Minister Debates Extending 200-Euro Overtime Tax-Free Limit
Economy Minister Hattmannsdorfer calls to extend Austria’s higher 200-euro monthly tax exemption for overtime pay beyond 2025.
Towns Remove Gmeiner Statues, Debate Street Renamings
After abuse claims against SOS founder Hermann Gmeiner, Austrian cities remove statues and debate renaming streets and honors.
Austria’s Security Union Rejects 1.7% Offer As “Mockery”
Austria’s security union vida rejected a 1.7% wage offer, demanding a 3% inflation adjustment and better working conditions.
New Bank Transfer Rules Confuse Austrian Customers
Austria’s new bank transfer rules, requiring IBAN-name checks, spark confusion among customers and concerns from charities.
Tyrol: Three Armed Men Attack 27-Year-Old in His Apartment
A 27-year-old man was beaten, tied up, and seriously injured during a violent armed home invasion in Ampass, Tyrol; police seek three suspects.
Peršmanhof Groups Demand Apology After Police Report
Peršmanhof museum and activists demand an apology and reforms after a report on a controversial Carinthia police raid.
SOS Children’s Villages Founder Accused Of Child Abuse
SOS Children’s Villages confirms abuse allegations against founder Hermann Gmeiner, accused of assaulting eight boys between 1950–1980.
Car Of Missing Austrians Found In Czech Lake After 10 Years
A car linked to two Austrians missing since 2015 was found in the Czech Lipno Reservoir with human remains inside; DNA tests are pending.
OeNB: EU-US Trade Deal Carries Risks But Also Opportunities
OeNB says the EU-US trade deal weakens Europe against the US but boosts its position over China; €517B in planned investments doubted.