Railjets Back on Track in Tullnerfeld After Flood Damage
Starting Sunday, Railjets will operate again at speeds of up to 230 km/h, including passing through the Atzenbrugg tunnel.
Vienna Police Bust International Theft Gang
Between 2023 and 2024, the gang carried out lightning-fast burglaries in electronics and luxury fashion stores, as well as a jewelry store.
Austria Public Holidays 2025: Full List of Days Off
Planning your year in Austria? Knowing the public holidays in Austria for 2025 can help you prepare for long weekends, holidays, and key cultural events. These are official public holidays when many businesses, schools, and government offices are closed: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 – New Year’s Day (Neujahr) Monday, January 6, 2025 – Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige) […]
Austria Offers €1,000 to Syrians Wishing to Return Home
In addition to the financial support, the government scheme provides assistance with travel arrangements and obtaining essential documents.
Study: Austria Behind on Quality of Life for Older People
Despite improvements in income, education and social support, the number of healthy years in Austria has stagnated since 2008.
Five Men Jailed for €2 Million Fraud After Posing as Police Officers
The five men posed as police officers to steal jewellery worth millions of euros in a sophisticated fraud scheme.
Red Cross Named Austria’s Most Trusted NGO
While the Red Cross topped the list, the climate group “Fridays for Future” recorded the lowest level of trust.
St. Pölten Landfill Closed Over Illegal Waste Claims
The closure followed an unannounced inspection, which uncovered “material that does not meet the requirements for landfill disposal.”
OMV Terminates Gas Contract with Russia
The energy firm says it has fully replaced Russian gas with alternative sources and there are no supply risks.
Vienna Police Catch Scammer Behind €1.2M Cryptocurrency Fraud
The 39-year-old Dutch suspect was arrested in Milan earlier this year and was sentenced to three years in prison in Austria.