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.
Vienna’s ÖVP Sees Pre-School Failures Behind School Language Gap
Vienna ÖVP warns of a record share of non-regular students in first grades, blaming pre-school failures and calling for mandatory language support.
Survey: Austrians Expect Economic Recovery No Earlier Than 2028
IMAS survey 2025 shows inflation and living costs dominate concerns in Austria, with many expecting economic recovery only after 2027.
Austrian Public Holidays and Vienna School Vacations in 2026
Austria public holidays 2026 and Vienna school vacations 2025/26. Full calendar with official holiday and school break dates.
Commissioner Brunner: EU Deportation Rate Climbs to 27%
EU Commission reports a sharp rise in deportations, with rates reaching 27%. New migration rules aim to speed up removals across the EU.
Files Show Jeffrey Epstein Held Fake Austrian Passport
New files show Jeffrey Epstein possessed an Austrian passport under an alias. Authorities say there are no records of it being used.
Gunfire Hits Albanian Mosque in Hollabrunn
Shots were fired at a mosque in Hollabrunn overnight. Police are investigating possible extremist motives; no injuries were reported.
Asylum Applications in Austria Down 35% in 2025
Austria reports a sharp fall in asylum applications after extending its family reunification halt, with Afghans and Syrians leading claims.
€1.5 Million Paid Out to Victims of Graz School Shooting
Victims of the 2025 Graz school shooting have received €1.5 million in initial aid from Austria’s relief fund, which runs until 2029.
Austria Prepares Subsidy Cuts as Budget Gap Widens
Austria plans subsidy cuts for 2027–28 as a Fiscal Council report warns of a multibillion-euro gap to meet EU deficit targets.