Arrests Made After Cannabis Plantation Found in Former Pub
A local resident told investigators that, for months, suspicious individuals had been entering and leaving the closed-down pub.
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.
Austria Raises Beer Bottle Deposit
The deposit on the classic 0.5-litre beer bottle will rise from 9 cents to 20 cents, effective from 2 February.
Austria Lacks National Blackout Plan
A report from the Court of Audit says there is a lack of coordination and clarity in the response strategies.
Schwarzenegger’s Climate Charity Auction Raises Record €1.55M
The proceeds will benefit Schwarzenegger’s Climate Initiative, which supports international environmental projects.
Fire in Carinthian Hotel Sauna, 390 Guests Evacuated
All hotel guests—who included Danish student groups and their teachers—were able to leave the building on their own.
Budget Airlines Boost Presence at Vienna Airport
Austrian Airlines (AUA) continued to lead passenger traffic at Vienna Airport in 2024, holding a 46% market share.
Signa Founder René Benko Arrested in Innsbruck
The authorities took the 47-year-old into custody at his villa on allegations of fraud and fraudulent bankruptcy.
Study: Still Too Few Women on Austrian Company Boards
The proportion of female board members has risen to 12.5%, but 58% of Vienna Stock Exchange companies still have all-male boards.
Rathaus Ice Skating Rink Opens for 30th Year
Open daily from 10am to 10pm, the attraction runs until 2 March and is among the largest open-air artificial ice rinks in the world.
