Austrian National Parks Set for Expansion
The new study shows that national parks are set to expand by 111,000 hectares – around 1.3% of Austria’s total land area.
Vienna Airport to Exceed 30 Million Passengers Again
The milestone is unlikely to be met with enthusiasm from environmental groups, who have continued to protest throughout the year.
Austria and Germany Uncover Major People-Smuggling Gang
The group trafficked around 2,000 people via the Balkan route into Central Europe, generating an estimated €4 million.
Vienna Opens Austria’s First Dutch-Style Bicycle Street
The street forms part of the “South Cycling Highway,” which connects the outskirts of the city to the centre via the Hauptbahnhof.
Austria Stops Syrian Asylum Applications
The move comes in the wake of the collapse of the Assad regime after more than 50 years in power and over a decade of civil war.
Vienna Police Seize Nearly 1,000 Illegal Fireworks
The fireworks were seized during two separate operations in the city’s 20th and 21st districts, according to the police.
WKÖ: Austria and the EU Need Urgent De-Bureaucratisation
The level of bureaucracy in Austria has reached an “intolerable” point, according to a senior Austrian Chamber of Commerce official.
People in Austria Drink 100 Litres of Beer Annually
Despite a decline in consumption, beer remains a central part of the Austria’s drinking culture for 84% of residents.
ÖBB Ranks Fourth in European Rail Study
Italy’s Trenitalia came out on top, followed by Switzerland’s SBB and the Czech Republic’s RegioJet, which was praised for its pricing.
Vienna School Closed After Bomb Threat
The closure comes after a wave of bomb threats targeting railway stations and schools in September and October.