Wiener Linien Plans Campaign Against Loud Calls
Vienna’s public transit launches a campaign to curb loud phone calls and music, with possible fines ahead for rule breakers.
Viennese Researchers Set Guinness Record With World’s Smallest QR Code
TU Wien scientists set a Guinness record with the world’s smallest QR code, advancing ultra-durable ceramic data storage technology.
Austria Improves Slightly in 2025 Corruption Index, Ranked 21
Austria edges up in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index. See how transparency laws, enforcement, and EU trends shape the ranking.
Foreign Citizens Make Up 37% of Vienna and 20.5% of Austria
Foreign citizens now make up 20.5% of Austria’s population and 37% in Vienna, new Statistics Austria data show.
Filmmaker Wes Anderson Travels on ÖBB Nightjet Train
Filmmaker Wes Anderson traveled on an ÖBB Nightjet, discussing his love of trains and praising the design of the new sleeper compartments.
Austria Sets Record with 12 Films at Berlinale 2026
Twelve Austrian films, including ten federally funded works, will premiere at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival in a record showing for Austrian cinema.
Fog, Rain, and Sunshine: Austria’s Weather Through Tuesday
Austria faces changeable weather with fog, rain, and sunshine as westerly winds move in, bringing mixed conditions through Tuesday.
Eurostat Report: EU House Prices Up 53% Since 2010
Eurostat’s Housing in Europe – 2025 edition shows large differences in housing costs, ownership and a 53% rise in house prices across the EU.
Nestlé Withdraws Guigoz Baby Formula Over Toxin Risk
Nestlé has pulled a batch of Guigoz baby formula after a toxin was found in ingredients, prompting withdrawals across multiple countries.
Austria Records Modest Increase in Military Service Numbers
Austria reports a slight rise in conscripts and volunteers in 2024, as debate intensifies over extending compulsory military service.