Austrian Inflation at 2% in December, Meeting EU Target
Although inflation in Austria had been slightly lower previously, the 2% rise still meets the EU’s stability goals.
FPÖ Tasked with Forming Government: Reactions
As the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) begins the process of forming Austria’s next government, the news has prompted a variety of reactions.
Wien Energie Accelerates Renewable Energy Expansion
While hundreds of thousands of households are still reliant on gas for heating and cooking, Wien Energie is Austria’s largest operator of photovoltaic systems, with 480 installations.
Avalanche Hits Ski Slope in Voralberg
On Sunday morning, a 65-meter wide and 2-meter high avalanche descended onto the open ski slope “Mohnenmähder” in Lech am Arlberg.
Van der Bellen Asks FPÖ to Form Government
The FPÖ was initially excluded from coalition talks, despite achieving a historic 29% of the vote in September’s parliamentary elections.
Van der Bellen to Meet FPÖ’s Kickl for Government Formation
Van der Bellen noted that Nehammer had informed him earlier that “the voices within the ÖVP opposing collaboration with Kickl have grown quieter.”
All You Need to Know About Austria’s Political Shake-Up
Austria is facing significant political upheaval as Chancellor Karl Nehammer steps down as leader of the People’s Party (ÖVP) and Federal Chancellor.
Nehammer Resigns as Chancellor of Austria and ÖVP Leader
Karl Nehammer is stepping down as Chancellor and ÖVP leader “in the coming days” following the breakdown of coalition talks with the SPÖ.
ATM Explosion in Vienna’s Simmering
According to police reports, four unidentified individuals targeted the machine on Exenbergerweg in the Simmering district.
Austrians Prioritize Waste Reduction to Fight Climate Change
According to the survey, nearly 64% of respondents ensure they only buy as much food as their household needs.