Competition Opens for Austrian Word of the Year
The shortlist for this year’s Word of the Year includes “Superwahljahr,” “Vokaki,” “Swiftie” and “Renaturierung.”
Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday
Clocks will be set back one hour from 3:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., marking a return to standard time.
Austrian Prisons Face 22 Escapes in 2024
The issue of prison security came under analysis late last year following a string of inmate escapes, prompting the Justice Ministry to tighten rules for external appointments.
Vienna Opens 1,000 New Emergency Shelters for the Homeless
The expansion is part of the FSW’s 2024/25 ‘winter package’ and will supplement the existing 7,000 places.
One Third of Women in Austria Affected by Online Abuse
A survey of 322 women identified sexual harassment as the most common form of online abuse, with 70% of respondents reporting incidents.
People in Austria Consume 57.6 Kilograms of Meat Annually
The study shows that 38% of people in Austria frequently buy meat on special offer and often purchase more than planned (20%).
Streaming Content Increases English Use Among Young Austrians
Many teenagers are moving away from traditional learning, using English as a supplementary language instead of memorising vocabulary and grammar.
Older Men Use Internet More Than Older Women
More than half of Austrian men and women aged 75 to 84 are participating in the digital world, according to a study conducted from April to July 2023.
Austria Launches “Housing First” Program to Combat Homelessness
With the nationwide program “Housing First,” 2,500 affected individuals will receive their own apartments over the next two years.
Discover Vienna’s Vineyards at Wine Hiking Day 2024
Vienna, home to 600 hectares of urban vineyards, hosts an annual event offering visitors a weekend to explore its wine culture.