Austrians Struggle With Phone Dependency, Study Reveals
While 35% of Austrian respondents check their emails on the toilet, about 1/4 of Austrians use their phones in the bathroom to play games.
Study Highlights Long-Term Benefits of Civil Service for Austria’s Youth
The study, conducted by the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) on behalf of the Federal Chancellery, surveyed 14,616 individuals in 2023 using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Vienna Offers Free Dog Registration Until October
Dog registration and microchipping are compulsory, and failing to comply could result in a fine of up to €7,500.
Austria Bans Marriage Under the Age of 18
Previously, individuals could apply for marriage from the age of 16 with parental consent, provided a court declared them capable of marriage.
New Scheme Struggles to Fill Medical Places
According to ORF, only 49 of the 85 medical study places allocated for this scheme will be filled this winter semester.
Court Finds Problems in Austria’s Refugee System
The court’s review highlights issues with subsidiary protection, official coordination and the outdated information system.
Worries About Alzheimer’s Diminish as Dementia Cases Rise
Cancer is the most feared illness among people in Austria, followed by stroke and heart attack, with Alzheimer’s slipping to fourth place.
Study: 12% of Young Women in Austria Suffer Partner Violence
Around 12% of women in Austria aged 15-19 have faced physical or sexual violence from a male partner at least once in their lives.
Woman Jailed for €300,000 Dating Scam
The accused used fabricated stories to persuade the man to give her money and also accessed his and his wife’s bank accounts.
Richard Lugner, Austrian Tycoon and Society Figure, Dies at 91
Lugner was known for bringing high-profile celebrity guests to the annual Opera Ball and for his attempts to win the Austrian presidency.