New Service Point to Ease Tensions at Yppenplatz
Once a quiet square, Yppenplatz is now a lively spot, with a significant potential for tension and even violent conflict.
Drunk Skiers Face Rescue Costs and Penalties
Rescue operations on ski slopes can be eye-wateringly expensive, with air ambulance bills sometimes reaching €10,000.
Jewish Museum Vienna Marks Holocaust Remembrance
The installation coincides with the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp in 1945.
Sharp Decline in Asylum Applications in 2024
Just under 25,000 asylum applications were submitted last year, a 58% decrease compared to the previous year.
Generation Z Prioritises Fair Work and Security
Generation Z puts great importance on fair working conditions, with financial success and security also ranking highly. These findings come from a survey by BAWAG and SkillsAustria. Generation Z refers to those born between 1994 and 2010. The poll, which surveyed 500 people in Austria aged 16 to 25, found that 74% considered good […]
Vienna Launches English-Language Assistant for Residence Applications
The tool guides users through a 60-question questionnaire, offering personalised application information.
Shoppers in Austria Still Prefer In-Store Shopping Over Online
Some 38% of shoppers mainly buy clothes in-store, 40% combine in-store and online shopping, while 16% shop exclusively online.
WhatsApp Remains Top as Teens in Austria Embrace ChatGPT
WhatsApp, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok lead the pack, with ChatGPT emerging as a key source of information.
Study: 6.1% of Children and Teenagers Worldwide Raped
The research from the University of Klagenfurt analysed data from 80 countries, involving nearly 960,000 children and adolescents.
Nearly a Third of Young Austrian Men Are Overweight
Some 21.4% of men born in 2005 were classified as overweight based on their Body Mass Index (BMI), with a further 11.2% deemed obese.