Shoplifting Costs Austrian Shops Over €500 Million Annually
Nearly 86% of Austrian retailers have encountered crime in their stores, with 42% having experienced multiple incidents.
Nicotine Use Among Teens in Austria on the Rise
A new report shows that while smoking rates among young people have fallen, the rise in nicotine pouch and e-cigarette use threatens to reverse this.
New Service Point to Ease Tensions at Yppenplatz
Once a quiet square, Yppenplatz is now a lively spot, with a significant potential for tension and even violent conflict.
Vienna Builds World’s Largest Enclosed Water Reservoir
Once completed, the reservoir will hold one billion litres of water – enough to fill a football pitch to a height of 140 metres.
Study: Austria Could Become a Hotspot for Heat-Related Deaths
In warmer climates, heat-related fatalities are set to become the leading cause of death, particularly in Southern and Central Europe.
Vienna Apprenticeship Positions Drop by Nearly 17%
Although apprenticeship positions have declined, the number of active apprentices has remained largely steady.
ÖBB to Hire 4,100 New Staff Each Year
The recruitment drive is partly driven by an expected wave of retirements, with around 1,500 staff departing the company in 2023.
Drunk Skiers Face Rescue Costs and Penalties
Rescue operations on ski slopes can be eye-wateringly expensive, with air ambulance bills sometimes reaching €10,000.
Carinthia Plans Mobile Phone Ban in Primary Schools
The proposed ban wouldn’t apply to older pupils aged 10 to 14 and could eventually pave the way for nationwide regulations.
Jewish Museum Vienna Marks Holocaust Remembrance
The installation coincides with the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in 1945.