Vienna Plans Closed Group Homes for Repeat Offenders Under 14
Vienna plans a pilot project for closed housing of criminally underage repeat offenders, focusing on education, child welfare, and safety.
Vienna Lawmakers Debate German-Language Support in Schools
Vienna’s state parliament debates German-language support as parties clash over kindergarten education and migration.
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.
More Training Slots, Few New Kindergarten Teachers
Austria expanded kindergarten training places, but enrollment and graduate numbers remain flat despite growing staff shortages.
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.
Austrian Parliament Approves Headscarf Ban in Schools from 2026
Austria passes a school headscarf ban for girls under 14, set to begin in 2026, alongside new rules on suspension support and student protections.
Study Shows Early Education Key to Adult Literacy Levels
New PIAAC data shows major literacy gaps in Austria, with adults who attended kindergarten scoring far higher in reading than those who did not.
Burgenland: Teacher Allegedly Has Students Build Swastika
Police investigate a Burgenland teacher accused of having students build a swastika in class as education authorities review consequences.
AK Demands Expansion of Austria’s Vocational Schools
Austria’s vocational schools face overcrowding as student numbers rise. AK urges rapid expansion of BMHS to tackle skilled worker shortages.
Schools to Get More Freedom in German Language Support Plans
Austria to let schools design their own German support models for non-native students, replacing mandatory separate language classes.