From January 19: Cigarette Prices in Austria to Rise Again
Cigarette prices in Austria will rise from January 19 as tobacco taxes increase and the tobacco monopoly expands to new products.
US Media Over Greenland: Austrian Activist Mislabeled as “NATO Official”
US media misidentified Austrian activist Gunther Fehlinger as a NATO official after a viral video on Greenland and US military bases.
Billa, Spar, Lidl Rule Out South American Fresh Meat
Austrian supermarkets say they will not sell South American meat after the EU-Mercosur deal, sticking with 100% Austrian fresh meat sourcing.
Lower Austria: Woman, 36, Found Strangled by Partner in Cellar
A 36-year-old woman was strangled by her partner in Lower Austria. The suspect confessed and was arrested in the Mistelbach district.
Vienna Airport Closed: Freezing Rain Causes Ice Chaos
Freezing rain causes icy conditions across eastern Austria, closing Vienna Airport and disrupting road and rail traffic.
More Training Slots, Few New Kindergarten Teachers
Austria expanded kindergarten training places, but enrollment and graduate numbers remain flat despite growing staff shortages.
Cyprus Launches EU Council Presidency With Focus on Defense
Cyprus launches its EU Council presidency, focusing on defense, migration, and Ukraine, as leaders gather in Nicosia.
DiscoverEU: 40,000 Young Europeans Travel Europe for Free
DiscoverEU grants 40,000 young Europeans free train travel across Europe, including youth cards with discounts and cultural access.
FPÖ Clarifies Stance on Venezuela and Greenland
Austria’s FPÖ outlines its positions on Venezuela and Greenland, calling for neutrality, restraint, and opposition to military intervention.
SPÖ Faces Leadership Test as Babler Awaits March Confirmation
Austria’s SPÖ heads into a key year as Andreas Babler seeks confirmation in March, with former chancellor Christian Kern looming as a possible challenger.