Austria to Open 17 New Anti-Domestic Violence Centres
The Anti-Violence Project StoP – Districts Without Partner Violence has 32 locations in Austria, including 11 in Vienna.
Gap Between Organic Shopping Intentions and Habits in Austria
Although many in Austria aim to shop for regional and organic products, 47% admit their behaviour doesn’t align.
Naturalizations in Austria Up 66% in First Half of 2024
This increase is largely driven by the descendants of victims of the Nazi regime, who make up approximately 37 percent of all new citizens.
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The court’s review highlights issues with subsidiary protection, official coordination and the outdated information system.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.