Vienna’s Parcel Boxes Double in Number
There are currently 1,069 parcel boxes in the city (compared to 688 a year ago), featuring a total of 77,272 compartments.
Applications to Join Police Rise in 2024, Ministry Reports
While not everyone who applies is accepted, the acceptance rate has improved significantly due to relaxed criteria, including allowing visible tattoos.
Vienna Police Register 550,000 Emergencies Since January
Police hotlines cater to emergencies such as robberies, thefts, noise disturbances, traffic accidents and medical emergencies.
One in Four People in Austria Has a Tattoo
Around 27% of people in Austria have at least one tattoo, up 8% since the first survey on the topic was conducted in 2013.
Austria Increases Number of Breastfeeding-Friendly Places
Over the past year, 150 establishments in Austria, including restaurants, shops and public spaces, have received a breastfeeding-friendly label.
Entrepreneur Sentenced Over Repair Scheme Fraud
The Viennese entrepreneur is accused of having obtained over €160,000 through fraudulent invoices, despite no repairs being done.
E-Scooter Accident Sparks Renewed Safety Debate
Safety officials are calling for an age limit, as well as extra safety features such as a bell, indicators, a second brake and a speed limit.
Vienna Faces Rise in Abandoned Pets
Animal rescuers have been operating at full capacity, rescuing up to 20 animals per day, a significant increase from the annual average of eight.
Priest in Lower Austria Held for Crystal Meth Production
The 38-year-old clergyman is suspected of producing methamphetamine for sale at his vicarage in the Waldviertel region of Lower Austria.
International Organisations Create 20,000 Jobs in Austria
A new study has revealed that international organisations in Austria were responsible for sustaining approximately 19,800 jobs in 2023.