Austrian Company Mergers and Acquisitions Rise in 2024
The €803 million sale of Cellnex’s Austrian mobile towers to a Franco-German consortium was among the biggest deals of 2024.
Fire Forces Evacuation of Building in Villach, 23 Rescued
Emergency services were alerted at around 4:30 a.m. when thick smoke began to spread from the cellar into the building’s stairwell.
Vienna’s Tram Line 18 to Be Extended
The new service will begin in September 2026, when the tram will operate the full route from Stadion to the U6 station Burggasse-Stadthalle.
SPÖ Wins Linz Mayoral Election, ÖVP Dominates Lower Austria
The result in Linz means the city has been governed by the SPÖ without interruption since 1945.
Vienna’s E-Car Charging Network Grows by 40% in 2024
There are now 2,800 charging points and around 250 fast-charging stations in the metropolitan area
Arrests Made After Cannabis Plantation Found in Former Pub
A local resident told investigators that, for months, suspicious individuals had been entering and leaving the closed-down pub.
Sharp Decline in Asylum Applications in 2024
Just under 25,000 asylum applications were submitted last year, a 58% decrease compared to the previous year.
Austria Raises Beer Bottle Deposit
The deposit on the classic 0.5-litre beer bottle will rise from 9 cents to 20 cents, effective from 2 February.
Austria Lacks National Blackout Plan
A report from the Court of Audit says there is a lack of coordination and clarity in the response strategies.
Schwarzenegger’s Climate Charity Auction Raises Record €1.55M
The proceeds will benefit Schwarzenegger’s Climate Initiative, which supports international environmental projects.