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.
€1.5 Million Paid Out to Victims of Graz School Shooting
Victims of the 2025 Graz school shooting have received €1.5 million in initial aid from Austria’s relief fund, which runs until 2029.
Lower Austria Wants Fewer Immigration Quota Places
Lower Austria and Styria push for fewer immigration quota places in Austria’s 2025 settlement ordinance, sparking FPÖ criticism and legal debate.
Report: Almost 2k Online Hate Cases in Austria in a Year
ZARA’s new report tracks 1,716 online hate cases, highlighting racism, legal-but-harmful content, and rising abuse targeting women.
Asylum Applications Drop by 49% Compared to 2024
Austria sees 49% drop in October asylum applications; Afghan approvals high, family reunification nearly halted, 10,000+ granted status.
Statistik Austria: Austria’s Population Aging Fast
Austria’s population is aging rapidly; one in four will be over 65 by 2040, Statistik Austria warns, urging action on pensions and care.
Peršmanhof Groups Demand Apology After Police Report
Peršmanhof museum and activists demand an apology and reforms after a report on a controversial Carinthia police raid.
Austria’s Asylum Applications Drop 32% in 2025
Austria recorded 13,032 asylum applications in 2025, down 32% year-on-year, with more female and underage refugees than before.
Parship Survey: 62% Of Singles In Austria Live Alone
A Parship survey shows 62% of Austrian singles live alone, while nearly half under 30 still live with parents and 17% struggle with rent.
Over 3,000 Join Pro-Palestine Demonstration In Vienna
Over 3,000 people marched in Vienna demanding action against Israel amid Gaza war. Demonstrators chanted slogans and carried flags.