FPÖ: “Austria Is Broke”
Austria’s opposition parties criticize the government’s draft budget as unfair and harmful.
Vienna Ranks 13th in EU Study on Child-Friendly Mobility
Vienna ranks 13th out of 36 major cities in a new EU study on child-friendly mobility, falling behind leaders like Paris and Amsterdam due to gaps in speed limits and bike lane infrastructure.
US-China Trade Pause Boosts Austrian Exports by 1.4%
Austrian exports to the US are expected to rise by 1.4% amid a temporary US-China tariff pause, offering slight relief to Austria’s economy.
Austria to Cut Budget Deficit and Raise Climate Ticket Prices
Austria plans to reduce its budget deficit to 4.5% in 2025 and exit the EU deficit procedure by 2028.
Vienna Plans Closed Facilities for Youth Offenders
Facing a sharp rise in youth crime, Vienna officials propose a five-point plan including potential closed institutions for young repeat offenders.
20,000 Attend Mauthausen Memorial
Spanish royals, Austrian leaders, and global guests joined the Mauthausen memorial under the motto “Never Again.”
Voralberg: Residential Building Evacuated After Basement Fire
A basement fire in Hard, Vorarlberg, led to the evacuation of eleven residents on Saturday night. No injuries occurred.
Vienna Sees 30% Rise in Teen Drug Overdose Cases
Vienna saw a 30% rise in drug-related emergencies among minors in 2024. Experts cite growing use of potent substances and risky behavior among youth as key concerns.
Cobra and WEGA Units Respond to AKH Incident
A man previously banned from Vienna’s AKH hospital was taken into custody after making threats. A major police deployment was triggered, but no weapon was found.
Authorities Shut Down Illegal Luxury Lottery in Floridsdorf
Austrian authorities have shut down an illegal online lottery in Vienna, uncovering up to €800,000 in undeclared revenue and seizing luxury watches during a police raid.