WKÖ Warns of 10–13% Toll Hike in 2026
Austria’s transport industry battles falling demand and 27.5 % cost surge; WKÖ warns of a 10–13 % toll increase in 2026 and urges L17 truck-license reform.
University of Vienna’s Mini Photonic Quantum Computer to Launch on SpaceX
University of Vienna’s photonic mini–quantum computer, size of three milk cartons, launches on 20 June aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 for six-month orbital tests.
Tyrol: Three Mountaineers Killed by Lightning
Three experienced mountaineers killed by lightning during descent from Tyrol’s 2,635 m Mittagspitze; recovery hampered by heavy rain, fog, and strong winds.
Vienna: Police Fires on 28-Year-Old Serbian in Knife Incident
In Vienna-Brigittenau, police shot a knife-wielding 28-year-old after he ignored commands and Taser deployment; special unit WEGA secured the apartment.
Carinthia: Two Drownings in Lakes Over the Weekend
Two people—a woman and a man—drowned in Carinthian lakes over the weekend; police and rescue teams recovered both bodies after searches with helicopters.
Tyrol: Referendum Rejects Kaunertal Power Plant Expansion by 84%
Pfunds voters reject Kaunertal power plant expansion by 84.45 percent; environmental groups and WWF call for eco-friendly alternatives.
Vienna: Known Pyromaniac Arrested Following Fire in His Flat
Repeat arsonist sets fire in his Ottakring apartment before dawn, injures no one, causes tens of thousands in damage and confesses to police.
Vienna: Driver’s High-Speed Escape Injures Four Officers And Dog
Erratic driver in Vienna evades police, crashes into hydrant, injures four officers and an emaciated Belgian Shepherd found in wreck.
Silent March for Graz Victims Opens Vienna’s 29th Rainbow Parade
Vienna’s 29th Rainbow Parade opens Saturday with a silent march for Graz shooting victims, followed by a colorful route for up to 300,000 participants.
Vienna Police to Close 2/3 of Stations on Weekends & Holidays
From July, Vienna police will close two-thirds of precincts for public services on Sundays and holidays, sparking union and political backlash.