Vienna Mayor Calls for More Police After Recent Incidents
Michael Ludwig acknowledges Vienna’s overall safety but stresses the need for a robust response to recent armed confrontations.
Vienna to Get New Park
The park will be established within the Auf der Schmelz allotment garden association in Vienna’s 15th district, one of the less green districts in the city.
Half of Austrians Save Their Holiday Bonuses
In addition to travel, holiday pay is used for everyday essentials like groceries or household items, as well as for larger purchases such as cars or furniture.
One in Five School Children in Austria Lack Austrian Citizenship
Vienna leads with 77,200 foreign school-age children, followed by Salzburg, Vorarlberg und Upper Austria.
Job Vacancies in Austria Rise by 8.5%
“More jobs are currently being advertised than at the end of 2023. By far the most job offers were in the service sector.”
Most Students in Austria Work While Studying
The motives for working vary, with covering living costs being the most common response, closely followed by the desire to afford extras.
Wolf Hunting Still Banned in Austria
The ruling follows a complaint from animal welfare groups after authorities in Tyrol authorised the killing of a wolf in 2022.
Court Resumes Afghanistan Deportations
The Austrian Constitutional Court argues that conditions in Afghanistan have significantly improved since the Taliban takeover in 2021.
Half of Austrians to Holiday Domestically This Year
Three-quarters will holiday in the summer, preferring Styria, Carinthia, and Salzburg, with Vienna in sixth place.
Austria’s Millionaires Rise as Wealth Divide Widens
Around 400 super-rich individuals collectively possess €323 billion, accounting for over a third of Austria’s total financial wealth.