Survey: Satisfaction with Austria’s Healthcare System Declines
The study shows that 70% of respondents believe that Austria’s healthcare system is heading in the wrong direction.
Austrian Politicians React to Donald Trump’s Victory in US Election
Trump’s return to the White House has prompted mixed reactions across Austria’s political spectrum, with the FPÖ thrilled by the result.
Vienna Installs 27,000 LED Lights in U-Bahn Trains and Trams
Previously, fluorescent tubes illuminated the interiors, but these are now being replaced by LEDs across all 332 trams and 111 U-Bahn trains.
Vienna Tobacconists Worried About New Container Return Rules
From 2025, people in Austria will pay a 25-cent deposit per container, refunded upon return, with tobacconists also required to accept returns.
Austrian Firms Invest €404M in Worker Safety
This marks the first time the €400 million threshold has been surpassed, with sales of safety equipment having grown steadily since 2017.
€1,000 Monthly Bonus for Full-Time Doctors in Lower Austria
This initiative, announced Tuesday, aims to make full-time positions more appealing and to increase doctor availability in the region’s hospitals.
Austrian Gaming Industry Grows 71% in Six Years
The sector generated a total revenue of €188.7 million, with 85% of this income coming from international markets.
Mattersburg Construction Crew Uncovers 1.8-Meter Elephant Fossil
According to initial reports, the tusk may belong to an early species of steppe elephant, a predecessor of the mammoth.
Trial Starts For Gänserndorf Woman Accused of Poisoning Partner
A trial began Tuesday at the Korneuburg Regional Court for a 32-year-old woman accused of two attempted murders involving her former partner in 2022.
Road Accidents in Austria Drop, Biker Fatalities Remain High
Austria is on track for a record low in road fatalities in 2024, yet motorcycle-related deaths remain alarmingly high.