Vienna Sees Rise in Mental Health-Related Domestic Violence
In total, 650 cases were processed during the past year, with nearly 600 individuals considered to be at high risk receiving support.
City Report: Citizenship Appointment Waiting Times Remain Long
The issue persists despite significant improvements in the workings of the city’s immigration and citizenship department, MA35.
Survey: Trust in Austrian Institutions Remains High
The latest Trust Index shows the Austrian Armed Forces leading with a notable trust boost, likely due to recent foreign policy crises.
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.