Report: Over 1,500 Racism Cases in 2025
New report reveals widespread racism in education and daily life, with over half of reported cases occurring online.
Vienna Raises Street Trash Fines to €70
Vienna launches spring cleanup drive April 20 as stricter litter fines take effect, with penalties rising to €70 and up to €1,000.
Dialects to Be Taught in New Integration Courses
Austria reforms refugee German courses with mandatory self-study, dialect lessons from B1 level, and stricter performance rules.
Austria Hits Record Low in Birth Rate in 2025
Austria records a historic fertility low in 2025, with births declining for the sixth year and regional shifts in population trends.
Vienna Pools Launch New Monthly Pass
Vienna launches a new monthly pool pass for indoor and outdoor swimming, expanding flexible ticket options for residents.
Marriages and Divorces Decline in Austria in 2025
New Statistik Austria data show fewer marriages and divorces in 2025, with regional shifts and a rise in same-sex weddings.
Vienna Boosts Homeless Aid During Winter Storm
Vienna expands homeless shelters during heavy snowfall and urges use of the FSW Cold App to protect people in freezing conditions.
Foreign Citizens Make Up 37% of Vienna and 20.5% of Austria
Foreign citizens now make up 20.5% of Austria’s population and 37% in Vienna, new Statistics Austria data show.
Study: Youth in Austria Use Less Social Media, AI Chatbots Rise
Youth Internet Monitor 2026 shows declining social media use among teens, while AI chatbots gain popularity, according to a new study.
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.