Austrian Post Sets Record with 1.56 Million Daily Deliveries
By December 24, up to 54 million letters, Christmas cards and 20 million parcels are expected to be delivered.
Erste Bank Services Disrupted by Technical Issue
Customers were unable to access online banking services and the website, and card payments and cash withdrawals were also affected.
Leica Prototype Sells for Record €2m at Vienna Auction
The camera, thought to be one of the earliest surviving models of the iconic M series, dates back to 1948-49.
Fatal Forestry Accidents Rise in Austria
Thirty-eight forestry workers have already lost their lives in Austria this year, marking a record high in fatal accidents.
Fire at Burgenland Hotel Forces Evacuation of 130 Guests
The blaze broke out in the laundry room of the hotel in Stegersbach, located in the Güssing district, on Wednesday evening.
Concerns Over Rise in Goose Meat from Hungary and Poland
The goose meat is coming from Hungary and Poland, where cruel practices like force-feeding and live plucking of geese are still used.
Lower Austria School Evacuated After Explosive Chemical Found
Around 250 people were safely evacuated after picric acid was found in a chemical cabinet in the laboratory at HTL Mödling.
Man Rescued After Hours Trapped in Toilet Container
The trapped man appeared to be in good spirits after being rescued, as he had probably slept in the toilet container.
School in Linz Evacuated After Bomb Threat During Week of Alerts
A Linz school was evacuated Friday after an anonymous bomb threat, during a week of similar threats across Austria’s railway stations.
Hungarian Law Firm Wants 19 Cents for Austrian Border Delays
The firm argues that the controls breach the Schengen Agreement and is demanding 19 cents in compensation for a detour taken by the lawyers.
