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.
Austrian Catholic Church Membership Continues to Decline
Over 85,000 people left the Roman Catholic Church in Austria in 2023, though income from contributions slightly increased.
European Report Praises Austria’s Progress on Violence Against Women
The Council of Europe’s GREVIO expert committee praised Austrian authorities for tackling violence against women but called for further action.
Food Bank Saves 10 Million Kilograms of Food
Die Tafel was founded in 1999 by students at the Social Academy and has since supplied 20 million meals to people in poverty.
Vienna Women’s Centre Marks 22,000 Sessions in Five Years
The most common issues are separation and divorce, followed by mental health concerns and financial difficulties.
Record Visitor Numbers at Vienna’s Pools This Summer
More than two million people visited the pools this summer, with July likely being the strongest month, according to city officials.
Psychologists Demand Action on Rising Loneliness Crisis
According to a recent study, around 600,000 people in Austria say they feel lonely more than half of the time.
Hot Summer Nights Disrupt Sleep for Nearly 70% of People in Austria
Men are particularly affected, with 60.1% reporting that high temperatures disrupt their sleep, while women are more likely to be disturbed by worries and overthinking.