Over €38 Million Worth of Fake Goods Seized in Austria in 2024
Austria’s customs authorities seized 128,898 counterfeit products in 2024, valued at over €38 million.
26 Million Bottles and Cans Returned in First Three Months
Officials aim for a 90% return rate by 2027.
Unemployment in Austria Rises, Nearly 400,000 Jobless
Austria’s unemployment rate rose to 7.4% in March, with nearly 400,000 people jobless or in training.
Cuts to Police Budget Spark Debate Across Austria
A leaked document reveals planned cuts to police perks like climate tickets and recruitment bonuses, sparking debate amid staff shortages and overtime reductions.
Study: Emotions Don’t Make People Believe Fake News
It’s a common belief that anger or fear clouds judgment and makes people more likely to believe fake news. But a new study shows that emotions themselves do not increase susceptibility to misinformation. Still, emotions play a key role in how people assess the truthfulness of news, said lead author Hannah Metzler in an interview […]
One in Four Overtime Hours in Austria Goes Unpaid
Austria’s Chamber of Labor reports that 42.3 million overtime hours went unpaid in 2024, costing the state over €1.3 billion.
Carinthia: Police Uncover Twelve Illegal Sex Workers
Twelve women from Romania and Hungary were identified working illegally as prostitutes in Klagenfurt and Villach.
Failed Bomb Plot in Vienna Tied to Balkan Crime Clan
A failed murder plot in Vienna involving a Balkan clan, a bomb, and Colombian hitmen has led to a trial.
Fewer Teens in Austria Smoking and Drinking
Austrian teens are drinking and smoking less, but use of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches is rising.
Austria: Late Winter and Early Spring in April’s First Week
Austria faces a rainy start to the week, but sunny and warmer weather up to 22°C is expected from midweek onward.