Asylum Applications Drop by 49% Compared to 2024
Austria sees 49% drop in October asylum applications; Afghan approvals high, family reunification nearly halted, 10,000+ granted status.
Statistik Austria: Austria’s Population Aging Fast
Austria’s population is aging rapidly; one in four will be over 65 by 2040, Statistik Austria warns, urging action on pensions and care.
Peršmanhof Groups Demand Apology After Police Report
Peršmanhof museum and activists demand an apology and reforms after a report on a controversial Carinthia police raid.
Austria’s Asylum Applications Drop 32% in 2025
Austria recorded 13,032 asylum applications in 2025, down 32% year-on-year, with more female and underage refugees than before.
Parship Survey: 62% Of Singles In Austria Live Alone
A Parship survey shows 62% of Austrian singles live alone, while nearly half under 30 still live with parents and 17% struggle with rent.
Over 3,000 Join Pro-Palestine Demonstration In Vienna
Over 3,000 people marched in Vienna demanding action against Israel amid Gaza war. Demonstrators chanted slogans and carried flags.
Austria’s State Security Chief Haijawi-Pirchner Steps Down
DSN chief Omar Haijawi-Pirchner will resign at year’s end, citing personal reasons. Sylvia Mayer to take over Austria’s state security body.
Falter Report: Abuse Claims at SOS Children’s Village Moosburg
SOS Children’s Village Moosburg faces abuse allegations. An external review is planned after reports of mistreatment and misconduct.
Vienna’s Spanish Riding School Chief Forced To Step Down
Alfred Hudler, head of Vienna’s Spanish Riding School, has been dismissed after new misconduct allegations and an internal audit probe.
Government Plans Social Aid, Focus on Children and Integration
Austria plans “New Social Assistance” from 2027 with nationwide rules, an integration phase, and measures to fight child poverty.