President Van der Bellen Swears In Vienna’s Mayor Ludwig
In Vienna’s Hofburg, Mayor Michael Ludwig is sworn in again as governor; he calls to rethink gun laws after the Graz massacre.
Investigation Uncovers Shooter’s Profile Photo of Columbine Gunman
Graz shooter posted Columbine-inspired photo; 3D-laser crime-scene work completed.
Over 60,000 Sign Petition as Austria Reconsiders Gun Laws
After the Graz school shooting that killed 11, Austria’s coalition debates raising gun-ownership hurdles and using military records to tighten licensing.
Austrian Health Spending Jumps 8% to €57 Billion in 2024
Austria’s health spending rose 8% to €57 billion in 2024, reaching 11.8% of GDP. Public outlays grew 7.5%, private costs jumped 9.8%.
Two ATMs Blown Up in Vienna-Donaustadt
Two ATMs were detonated at a Vienna-Donaustadt bank early Thursday; two suspects on camera.
Graz School Shooting: Police Reveals Timeline, Ten Killed in Seven Minutes
Police reveal the 21-year-old Graz school attacker entered with two legal guns, followed a written plan, killed ten in seven minutes, and then committed suicide.
Experts: Ditch German Tests, Embrace Whole-Class Language Support
Experts warn German tests and pull-out groups harm learners; they call for integrated, positive instruction and more specialist teachers.
EU Sees 52.2 Billion Untaxed Cigarettes in 2024
A KPMG report reveals that 10 % of Austrian cigarettes are illegal or untaxed—520 million smuggled last year—costing €115 million in lost revenue.
Two-Thirds of Austrians Find Their Homes ‘Unbearably Hot’
A Greenpeace survey finds two-thirds of Austrians’ homes become “unbearably hot” during heatwaves, with 80% reporting health impacts.
Non-functional Pipe Bomb, Farewell Video Found at Graz Shooter’s Home
Police recover a non-functional pipe bomb, farewell video, and letter in the home of the 21-year-old shooter in Graz.