Austria Has Used Up Its 2025 Resources by March 29
Austria reached its Overshoot Day on March 29, meaning it has already used up its share of the planet’s annual natural resources.
Study: More Austrian Kids Getting Phones at Age 9
Austrian children get smartphones at age 9 on average. Parents worry about online dangers.
Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday
Clocks spring forward this Sunday as daylight saving time begins, while the EU’s plan to abolish the time change remains unresolved.
53 Austrian Soldiers Deployed for Decontamination at Slovak Border
Austria has deployed 53 soldiers to Slovakia to help stop the spread of foot-and-mouth disease, decontaminating over 700 vehicles near the Slovak-Hungarian border.
EU Launches Four Legal Proceedings Against Austria
Austria faces four EU infringement procedures for failing to implement rules on energy markets, building efficiency, food safety, and transport standards.
Government Loses Control Over ORF Board After Reform
Austria’s parliament passed reforms to limit government power in ORF appointments and amend leadership rules for the National Fund for Holocaust victims.
Vienna Criticized for Highest Hospital Fees for Parents of Sick Kids
Families with sick children face high companion fees in Austrian hospitals, with Vienna charging the most—up to €1,400 for a 14-day stay, KiB warns.
Austria Approves Pause on Family Reunifications for Asylum Seekers
Austria’s government has approved a temporary suspension of family reunifications for asylum seekers, set to start in May 2025 and last until September 2026.
Fake Police Officer Sentenced to 21 Months
A 44-year-old man who posed as a police officer to steal €104,500 from two victims was sentenced to 21 months in prison, with 14 months suspended.
SpaceX Rocket Creates Spiral Light Phenomenon Over Austria
Excess fuel from a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket created a visible spiral vortex in the sky, seen across Austria and Europe, as the rocket released fuel during its flight.