Study: 6.1% of Children and Teenagers Worldwide Raped
The research from the University of Klagenfurt analysed data from 80 countries, involving nearly 960,000 children and adolescents.
Call for More Support for Cancer Patients in Austria
The newly released Austrian Cancer Report 2024 highlights the growing challenges faced by cancer patients, especially those in work.
Drug-Driving Offences on the Rise in Austria
In 2024, 8,227 drug-affected drivers were removed from Austria’s roads, as the Interior Ministry warns against driving under the influence.
Austria Sees Highest Car Registrations in Five Years
Austria recorded 253,789 new car registrations in 2024, the highest figure since 2019, marking an increase of 6.1% compared to 2023.
Vienna’s Ball Season 2025: Highlights of the Strauss Year
Vienna’s 2025 ball season celebrates the 200th anniversary of Johann Strauss the Younger, composer of the iconic Blue Danube waltz.
85kg of Drugs Seized as Major Drug Gang Dismantled in Austria
In total, authorities have seized 85 kilograms of cannabis, 9.7 kilograms of hashish, cocaine, ketamine and nearly €53,000 in cash.
Rents in Austria Set to Rise in 2025 as New Flats Decline
The consultancy EHL forecasts that only 1,800 new rental apartments will be delivered this year, the steepest decline in the last decade.
72% of Young People in Austria Want Better Sex Education
The Gender Health Report builds on the 2022 Women’s Health Report and calls for comprehensive sex education for all age groups.
FPÖ and ÖVP Agree on Budget with Major Public Spending Cuts
The budget plan aims to avoid an EU deficit procedure without introducing tax increases, relying instead on cuts to public spending.
Vienna Invests €53m in Cycling Infrastructure in 2024
The investment saw the addition of over 23 km of bike lanes and included 60 new projects connecting key parts of the main traffic network.