Austria Sees 21% Increase in Red-White-Red Cards

The increase is part of the government’s efforts to tackle the shortage of skilled workers and attract talent from abroad.
Vienna Hospitals to Get €3.3bn Upgrade as Patient Numbers Rise

Outpatient clinics saw a 5.7% increase in patients last year, reaching 5.2 million, while inpatient admissions rose by 3.3% to 243,636.
ATM Explosion in Vienna as Series of Attacks Continues

The incident follows a troubling series of ATM explosions across several districts in Vienna, with attacks also reported in Lower Austria.
ÖVP and SPÖ Reach Budget Deal in Coalition Talks

It is unclear whether the agreement includes scrapping the climate bonus and education leave or raising the retirement age.
Wien Energie to Offer €100 Bonus for Low-Income Households

The one-off payment begins on 17 March and is available to customers exempt from the ORF household levy due to financial hardship.
European Space Chief: Trump’s Mars Mission Plan ‘Not Impossible’

Speaking at a news conference in Innsbruck, ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher called Trump’s idea “fascinating and good.”
First-Year Student Numbers at Record High

There have been 48,600 new admissions to public universities in Austria for the winter semester of 2024/25.
Bus Drivers Stage Nationwide Warning Strikes

Around 12,000 drivers took part in the action, which affected major operators, including ÖBB Postbus, Blaguss, and Dr. Richard.
Man Jailed for Harassing Women on Escalator

The 33-year-old had harassed at least 26 women – one of them twice – in the Margareten district since August 2023.
Police Prevent Suspected Terror Attack at Westbahnhof

The suspected attacker, a 14-year-old, was arrested on 10 February in a raid by counterterrorism officers.