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.
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.