Karoline Edtstadler to Become Salzburg Governor in July
Outgoing Constitutional Minister Karoline Edtstadler (ÖVP) is set to take over as Governor of Salzburg on July 2, succeeding Wilfried Haslauer.
Upper Austria Investigates Possible Wolf Attack on Jogger
At least two wolf packs are known to inhabit the area.
Man Sentenced for Sword Attack on Sleeping Friend in Vienna
The 26-year-old fully confessed and accepted the verdict, which is already final.
Kärnten: Drunk Driver Leads Police Chase at Over 200 km/h
When they tried to stop him, he accelerated and drove onto the curb, hitting a private vehicle and sending it onto the sidewalk, where it nearly hit a group of pedestrians.
Austrian Post Sets New Record with 508 Million Parcels in 2024
For comparison, 200 million parcels were transported in Austria by Austrian Post in 2023.
Constitutional Court Upholds Profit Limit on Electricity Providers
The cap, in place from December 2022 to June 2023, limited profits from electricity generated by sources like renewable energy.
Nearly a Third of Young Austrian Men Are Overweight
Some 21.4% of men born in 2005 were classified as overweight based on their Body Mass Index (BMI), with a further 11.2% deemed obese.
Remains of Missing German Ski Tourist Found After 57 Years
The man is believed to have fallen into a glacier crevasse at around 3,200 metres above sea level in 1967.
Hotel Bristol to Close for Major Renovation Until 2027
The historic hotel on the Ringstrasse, next to the State Opera, first opened its doors in 1892 and will now be modernised.
Great Tit Named Austria’s Most Common Bird
Over 17,000 reports confirmed the great tit as the top bird, followed by the house and Eurasian tree sparrows.