95.8% of Austria’s Lakes and Rivers Rated “Excellent,”
Austria’s bathing waters rank fourth in the EU—95.8% of its rivers and lakes are “excellent,” down from 96.9% last year; coastal sites remain clean.
Tyrol: Referendum Rejects Kaunertal Power Plant Expansion by 84%
Pfunds voters reject Kaunertal power plant expansion by 84.45 percent; environmental groups and WWF call for eco-friendly alternatives.
Austria Ranks 5th in Global Waste Index 2025 Despite 803 kg Per Capita
Austria jumps to 5th in Global Waste Index 2025, recycling 42% of its 803 kg per capita waste.
Schwarzenegger’s Austrian World Summit Draws 1,500 for Climate
1,500 global participants convened at Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Austrian World Summit in Vienna to tackle climate action.
Austria Exceeds EU Recycling Targets for Packaging & Paper
Austria’s ARA surpasses EU recycling targets for packaging and waste paper, pledges to meet stricter 2025 goals while calling for tighter verification of Member State data.
Italian Environmental Group Criticizes Austria’s Ski Industry
Italian environmental group Legambiente criticizes Austria’s glacier ski resort expansions, awarding a “black flag,” while Austria defends its eco-standards in winter tourism.
One in Three Austrians Affected by Traffic Noise
One in three Austrians suffers from traffic noise, mostly caused by cars. VCÖ calls for lower speed limits and more cycling and walking to reduce the burden.
Austrian New-Build Completions Fall to 25,200 in 2025
Housing completions in Austria plunge to 25,200 units in 2025, half the level of 2019, with privately financed rentals hardest hit.
Austria: Late Winter and Early Spring in April’s First Week
Austria faces a rainy start to the week, but sunny and warmer weather up to 22°C is expected from midweek onward.
Happel Stadium Roof Fitted with Final Photovoltaic Module
Vienna’s Happel Stadium now has an emissions-free rooftop, with a new solar system generating enough electricity to power 1,100 households annually.