Ikea Austria Fined €1.5M For Filming Shoppers’ PIN Entries
Ikea fined €1.5M in Austria for illegal video surveillance at its Vienna store, accused of filming shoppers and their PIN entries.
Austria Reports 99.6% Success Rate In Siren Warning Test
Austria’s civil protection test saw 8,327 sirens working flawlessly and a nationwide AT-Alert broadcast, achieving a 99.6% success rate.
Nationwide Siren And AT-ALERT Test Planned For October 4
Austria will test 180 Vienna sirens and the nationwide AT-ALERT system on October 4, 2025, to check readiness and inform the public.
OMV Fires Employee Suspected Of Spying For Russia
OMV fired a long-time employee accused of spying for Russia. Austria summoned a Russian diplomat as tensions rise over the espionage case.
Vienna Boosts Wien River Flood Defenses After 2024 Storm
Vienna strengthens Wien River flood defenses after 2024’s historic deluge, raising barriers to withstand a 5,000-year flood.
Firearm Ownership Age Raised Under New Austrian Gun Law
Austria proposes stricter gun laws: higher age limits, mandatory psychological tests, and permits required for all firearm categories.
Government Plans Broader Use of Public Video Monitoring
Austria to expand police video surveillance to more public areas under a new decree, aiming to boost security powers nationwide.
Austria to Launch Military Satellites by 2026
Austria plans to launch its own military satellites by 2026, aiming for space autonomy in imaging, navigation, and communication.
Vienna: Weapons Banned in Yppenplatz
Vienna adds a weapons and protection zone at Yppenplatz starting Aug. 1 to boost safety after recent violent incidents in Ottakring.
Austrian Parliament Approves Surveillance of Messenger Services
Austria passes law allowing encrypted messenger surveillance in terrorism cases, despite political opposition and criticism.