Survey: 85% of Austrians Want More Waste Bins While on Vacation
Austrians want more recycling bins in tourist areas, with 85% supporting better waste separation during travel, a VOEB study finds. Confusion abroad remains high.
27.8% of Austrians: Over 2.5 Million People with Migration Background
Foreigners in Austria now total 2.5 million; migration drives population growth as births decline, says 2025 report.
Two-Thirds of Austrians Plan Summer Holidays
About two-thirds of Austrians plan summer holidays; 30% won’t cut spending despite inflation, most will save on duration and on-site costs.
Liveability Index 2025: Copenhagen First, Vienna Falls to Second
Vienna most liveable city crown ends as Copenhagen takes top spot in EIU’s 2025 Global Liveability Index, with Vienna now tied for second with Zurich.
New Integration Rules: German Courses and Sanctions for Immigrants
Austria launches a mandatory three-year integration program “from day one,” with compulsory German courses.
Austria Bans Marriage Under 18 & Between Cousins
Austria will ban under-18 marriages and cousin unions from August 2025, raising the marriage age to 18 and closing child-marriage loopholes.
Vienna Rainbow Capital: Pride Returns May 31–June 15
Vienna Pride runs May 31–June 15 with over 50 events, 300,000 visitors, and the 29th Rainbow Parade—Vienna reaffirms its commitment to LGBTQIA+ rights.
Austria’s Deaths Outpace Births by 11,248 in 2024, Immigration Grows
In 2024 Austria saw 11,248 more deaths than births despite 0.4% population growth driven by net immigration, with fertility at a historic low of 1.31.
97% of Austrians Shop Online, Spending €30 Billion in 2024
97% of Austrians shop online regularly, spending €30 billion in 2023, with travel, clothing, and cosmetics leading and cards as the top payment method.
KFV: 630,000 Austrians Can’t Swim
A study by the KFV reveals that 630,000 people in Austria—including over 130,000 children—cannot swim.