High-Speed Chase by Police Near Graz Ends in Crash
The man, who had his partner and three young children in the car, claimed hunger, crying children, and insufficient fuel drove his behavior.
Vienna Pools Recover as Heat Draws Crowds
In May, the daily occupancy rate was a mere 8% for the entire month – one of the worst results since 1990, with only 115,000 bathers recorded.
‘Container Classrooms’ as Newcomer Children Increase
Vienna’s Deputy Mayor for Education, Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS), dismissed concerns about educating children in containers, describing it as a necessary immediate measure.
Vienna Police to Deploy Tasers Amid Rising Violence
A pilot project is set to launch in the coming weeks, with police stations in the 2nd (Leopoldstadt), 10th (Favoriten), and 21st (Floridsdorf) districts receiving the devices.
Leitkultur: Stricter Measures for ‘Integration Refusers’
The concept of Austrian Leitkultur, or dominant culture, is a cornerstone of ‘Plan Austria,’ a policy programme of Chancellor Karl Nehammer’s People’s Party (ÖVP) set to run until 2030.
New Car Confiscation Rules Cut Speeding Deaths by 50%
Since March 1, Austrian police have had the power to seize the cars of speeding drivers, and authorities believe it has a deterrent effect.
One in Five Children in Austria at Risk of Poverty
The EU average in 2023 was 24.8%, placing Austria squarely in the middle, with the highest rates reported in Romania, Spain and Bulgaria.
Survey: 85% of People in Austria Prioritise Waste Separation
The survey also showed that older respondents are better at recycling, with 92% of those aged 60 to 78 disposing of waste correctly.
Vienna Stops Thousands of Evictions
The ‘Housing Security Plus’ scheme, introduced in 2023 to help tenants at risk of losing their homes, will run until the end of this year.
Austria Launches Fund for New Filmmakers
A total of €2.8 million will be made available in funding, with contributions from the federal government and the City of Vienna.