Report: Poor Working Conditions in Austria’s Security Industry
AK and vida report poor working conditions in Austria’s security industry, including long hours, unpaid overtime, and high employee turnover.
Austrian Police Orchestras Face Tighter Budgets
Austria cuts police orchestra funding, reducing performance hours and canceling the 2026 music festival.
Survey: Austrians and Germans Still Prefer Cash
Austrians and Germans remain loyal to cash, with 73% and 69% respectively using it most frequently, while digital payment methods gain popularity across Europe.
A23 Südosttangente to Undergo Major Repairs From March 2025
The Südosttangente (A23) in Vienna will undergo significant repairs starting in March 2025. The renovations will be completed by 2026.
Westbahn Expands Between Vienna, Graz, and Carinthia
Westbahn announces plans to offer high-speed trains between Vienna and Villach starting in March 2026, improving connectivity in Austria’s southern regions with five daily services and speeds up to 250 km/h.
New Business Relief Package to Cut Taxes And Reduce Bureaucracy
The Austrian government announces a new relief package for SMEs, including the abolition of receipt requirements for purchases up to €35.
Austria Faces Longer, More Intense Pollen Season
Climate change is making Austria’s pollen season longer and more intense.
Austria to End Family Reunification for Asylum Seekers
Ministers Karner and Plakolm defend the decision, while facing criticism from opposition parties and integration organizations.
Education Minister Announces Mobile Phone Ban in Schools
The move aims to reduce distractions and promote effective learning.
Strike at 13 German Airports Disrupts Flights to and from Austria
45 Vienna-Germany flights are canceled, with significant impacts across other regional airports.