Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Triggers Largest European Migration Since WWII
According to the findings, the majority of Ukrainian refugees are women – mothers and grandmothers – often accompanied by children and adolescents. Men constitute only a quarter of adult refugees.
Foreign Nationals Make Up One-Fifth of Austria’s Population
Some 1.8 million foreign-born nationals reside in Austria, according to the government’s latest annual migration report.
Third Violent Confrontation in Vienna Leaves Four Injured
The incident at U6 Meidling station, the third in as many days, involved individuals armed with knives, sticks and rods.
Austro-Canadian Billionaire Stronach In Court for Sexual Assault
Frank Stronach, whose party sat in the Austrian parliament for four years, is accused of 13 counts of sexual assault dating back to 1977.
Four 13-year-old Girls Set The School on Fire
The damage is estimated to be several hundred thousand euros. 108 firefighters with 19 vehicles were involved in the firefighting efforts.
Parliament Raises Student Income Limit
Austria announces a higher income limit for students to help them better balance education and work.
Austria Tightens Pet Breeding Rules
The Austrian parliament votes to amend animal welfare laws to restrict breeding practices that harm pets.
Austria Road Deaths At Record Low
Austria has recorded 130 road fatalities in the first half of 2024, the lowest number since records began in 1961. Interior Ministry statistics reveal Lower Austria with the highest fatalities at 30, followed by Styria at 25, Upper Austria at 24, Salzburg at 14, and Tyrol at 11. Carinthia saw nine deaths, Vienna seven, Vorarlberg […]
Court Convictions in Austria Increase in 2023
In 2023, there were 27,268 judicial convictions in Austria, marking a 3.1 percent increase compared to 2022. As reported by Statistics Austria on Friday, these convictions were based on 44,376 offenses. The largest groups of offenses were again crimes against property (31.2 percent) and crimes against life and limb (18.5 percent). The number of convicted murders increased by 21.6 percent compared to the previous year.
Half of Vienna’s Primary School Students Don’t Speak German at Home
The numbers are even higher at the secondary school level, with 77% of all students not speaking German at home. In Margareten, 96% of all secondary school students do not speak German as their primary language.