Fire in Carinthian Hotel Sauna, 390 Guests Evacuated

All hotel guests—who included Danish student groups and their teachers—were able to leave the building on their own.
Budget Airlines Boost Presence at Vienna Airport

Austrian Airlines (AUA) continued to lead passenger traffic at Vienna Airport in 2024, holding a 46% market share.
Signa Founder René Benko Arrested in Innsbruck

The authorities took the 47-year-old into custody at his villa on allegations of fraud and fraudulent bankruptcy.
Study: Still Too Few Women on Austrian Company Boards

The proportion of female board members has risen to 12.5%, but 58% of Vienna Stock Exchange companies still have all-male boards.
Rathaus Ice Skating Rink Opens for 30th Year

Open daily from 10am to 10pm, the attraction runs until 2 March and is among the largest open-air artificial ice rinks in the world.
49,000 Residents Ordered to Repay Vienna’s Housing Bonus

The scheme was introduced in 2023 to help residents manage rising living costs and has benefited more than 620,000 households.
Vienna to Introduce Alcohol-Free Zone Near Floridsdorf Station

The ban at Franz-Jonas-Platz, following a similar zone established at Praterstern in 2018, will begin next month.
Schallenberg Urges Unity in First Speech as Interim Leader

In his speech, Schallenberg stressed the importance of safeguarding Austria’s democracy and reaffirmed its commitment to the EU.
Austrian Advertising Market Sees Unexpected Growth in 2024

Traditional media dominated the market, growing by 6.2% to €4.96 billion, while print remained the leading platform, followed by television.
ÖBB Reduces Discount Card Prices, But Eliminates Popular Option

ÖBB is reducing the price of the Vorteilscard Classic from €99 to €71 while scrapping the popular Vorteilscard 66.