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The study shows that 70% of respondents believe that Austria's healthcare system is heading in the wrong direction.
Trump’s return to the White House has prompted mixed reactions across Austria’s political spectrum, with the FPÖ thrilled by the result.
Previously, fluorescent tubes illuminated the interiors, but these are now being replaced by LEDs across all 332 trams and 111 U-Bahn trains.
From 2025, people in Austria will pay a 25-cent deposit per container, refunded upon return, with tobacconists also required to accept returns.
This marks the first time the €400 million threshold has been surpassed, with sales of safety equipment having grown steadily since 2017.
This initiative, announced Tuesday, aims to make full-time positions more appealing and to increase doctor availability in the region’s hospitals.
The sector generated a total revenue of €188.7 million, with 85% of this income coming from international markets.
According to initial reports, the tusk may belong to an early species of steppe elephant, a predecessor of the mammoth.
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.
Austria is on track for a record low in road fatalities in 2024, yet motorcycle-related deaths remain alarmingly high.
The Austrian Fiscal Council has revised its budget deficit forecasts for 2024 and 2025, now expecting shortfalls of 3.9% and 4.1% of GDP, respectively.
Austrian Post achieved robust earnings in the first nine months of 2024, with operating profit (EBIT) increasing by €144.7 million compared to the same period
On Monday, the AK announced that affected renters would receive an average of €2,324 per apartment after a favorable ruling from both the Vienna Higher
The two sides remain far apart on wage adjustments, with the GPA union pushing for a 4.8% increase while employers’ initial offer stands at 2.8%.
The new government, consisting of five ÖVP and two FPÖ members, is set to be sworn in on Wednesday
This figure represents an increase of 32,752 individuals compared to the same period in the previous year
However, energy remains 29.3 percent more expensive than before the energy crisis.
Changing consumer behavior means people are spending less in brick-and-mortar stores and more online.
This group is intended to "professionally outline the financial framework conditions for a potential future government,"
In the 1990s, one in ten number plates was personalised, but now fewer than five percent of vehicles feature self-chosen combinations.
The scheme, designed to offset environmental damage, has faced increasing criticism regarding its cost-effectiveness and broad reach.
Representatives of Austria's judiciary are calling on the next government to address court staff shortages, warning that around 200 additional judges are needed.
The police say the suspect likely took his own life, following a massive manhunt involving around 250 officers.
Following the incident, the 17-year-old was taken to the Trauma Centre Meidling, while another teenager is being treated at the AKH.
The sparsely populated, forested Waldviertel region in Lower Austria has proven to be prime habitat.
The proposed increase of 7.7% would bring the rate for the least polluting trucks to 21.86 cents per kilometre, excluding VAT.
The messages shared by the officers came to light during investigations into the far-right scene, as confirmed by Vienna police.
Find out how to microchip and register your dog correctly in Vienna, as well as the costs involved.
The vehicle was found hidden in a forested area of the Rohrbach district, close to the location of the killings that occurred on Monday.
The latest Trust Index shows the Austrian Armed Forces leading with a notable trust boost, likely due to recent foreign policy crises.
After an increase of approximately 3.6% at the start of the year, prices are now expected to rise by a further 3.4% in December.
The September floods caused overnight stays to fall by 7.4% across the country compared to the same month last year.
Orbán was invited by the FPÖ's Walter Rosenkranz, who was elected president of the National Council – the lower chamber of the Austrian parliament –
Vienna's first Christmas market of the season will open at Franz-Jonas-Platz in the 21st district, Floridsdorf.
The appeal comes after a bright fireball was seen exploding last week over Lembach and Bachlerboden, near Haag.
The shortlist for this year's Word of the Year includes "Superwahljahr," "Vokaki," "Swiftie" and "Renaturierung."
The zoo now no longer has any bisons.
On Tuesday afternoon, he and a group of friends attempted a dangerous stunt by riding illegally on the roof of a subway car.
According to the State Police Directorate, a 21-year-old Libyan man was identified and detained two days ago in connection with the shooting.
Between February 2023 and April 2024, the man withdrew €481,500 from his late mother’s account without judicial approval.
An accident occurred at the Schönbrunn U4 subway station in Vienna on Tuesday afternoon involving four "subway surfers."
This project will replace the aging prison in downtown Klagenfurt and is set to house 425 inmates, with completion expected by the end of 2027.
The two victims—a mayor from the Rohrbach district and a hunting director—had reported the suspected perpetrator earlier this year in the spring and most recently
Within the Lufthansa Group, the domestic airline is particularly affected by the Middle East crisis and the recurring flight cancellations.
Only 36 percent of the surveyed companies rated their competitiveness as "good" or "very good."
According to the court, the Post engaged in discriminatory practices with its discount policy for Info.Mail, providing certain customers with limited discount tiers, lower discounts,
The 84.73% derived from renewables comprised 61.65% hydropower, 12.15% wind energy, and 10.93% solar energy, biomass, and other renewables.
A 56-year-old man allegedly shot two people dead on Monday in the Mühlviertel region, including a local mayor.
Cyber fraud is the primary reason for counselling sessions, followed by phishing and blackmail attempts via email.
Among the recent additions are a fruitless pear, plane trees, the rein tree, and American ash – all selected for their heat tolerance.
Andreas Huss said the extra funding would help expand local outpatient services, create more GP positions, and strengthen mental health care.
The initial exploratory talks between Austria’s ÖVP and SPÖ concluded without a clear indication of whether a coalition could be formed.
Clocks will be set back one hour from 3:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., marking a return to standard time.
The issue of prison security came under analysis late last year following a string of inmate escapes, prompting the Justice Ministry to tighten rules for
On October 26, 1955, Austria officially declared its permanent neutrality, excluding the country from ever joining any military alliances.
With space for up to 170 visitors, admission costs €2.50 for children and €3.50 for adults, with season and annual passes also on offer.
The previous attempt failed due to heavy traffic during the evening rush hour and a bicycle demonstration on its launch day.
The interview follows last week's large protest in Vienna, where thousands demonstrated against teacher shortages and overwork.
The purpose of the tax is to discourage owners of multiple flats or houses from leaving them empty and to return them to the market.
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer was tasked with forming a government by President Alexander Van der Bellen earlier this week.
The annual pass for all public transport across the country will cost €1,179.30, up from the current €1,095.
The blaze broke out in the laundry room of the hotel in Stegersbach, located in the Güssing district, on Wednesday evening.
The goose meat is coming from Hungary and Poland, where cruel practices like force-feeding and live plucking of geese are still used.
After initial uncertainty, the pandemic saw a brief rise in births by spring 2021 – but by November, the trend had reversed.
The expansion is part of the FSW's 2024/25 'winter package' and will supplement the existing 7,000 places.
Three-quarters of the 1,000 respondents also expressed their intention to adopt more climate-friendly behaviours in the future.
The report says "single mothers, in particular, have experienced a worsening of their financial situation" over the past three years.
New research will aim to identify the causes of the disease, its genetic factors, and possible biomarkers to improve diagnosis.
The spot checks on roads and trains will now continue until 15 April 2025, with the primary concern being illegal migration.
A survey of 322 women identified sexual harassment as the most common form of online abuse, with 70% of respondents reporting incidents.
The news comes just weeks after Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna bid farewell to its beloved giant pandas, Yang Yang and Yuan Yuan.
A Tesla had to be pulled from Lake Traunsee after its obstacle detection system caused the driver to veer into the water.
Around 250 people were safely evacuated after picric acid was found in a chemical cabinet in the laboratory at HTL Mödling.
The Airbus A320 had been flying from Palma de Mallorca to Vienna on June 9 when it encountered a violent thunderstorm.
Chancellor Karl Nehammer says the country needs "a stable federal government supported by a broad majority in parliament."
Shortly after 7:15 PM, excitement went up through the crowd gathered at the Sophienalpe in Vienna’s Penzing district.
This means that Austria continues to hold the second-best rating, the Ministry of Finance announced on Saturday.
Criticism was also raised over the 7.5-ton truck traffic limit on the Fernpass road, with exceptions rendering it ineffective.
The study highlights a shift in the long-standing trend, as the number of municipalities without local grocery stores had increased by over 6% between 2011
CO2 emissions from fossil fuel sources rose by 2.3% compared to 2021, a result largely attributed to increased traffic following the end of pandemic-related lockdowns.
The new collective agreement will take effect on November 1 and will be valid for one year.
The Archdiocese of Vienna announced on Friday that Pope Francis is expected to accept Schönborn’s resignation around his 80th birthday in late January 2025.
Currently, this solar storm is about 20% weaker than the one experienced in May this year.
The decline in the export rate, high energy costs, wage negotiations, and political inaction have exacerbated the crisis.
The cases often involve vehicles parked in empty spaces or abandoned supermarket car parks, leading to claims of hundreds of euros.
The criminals contact potential victims by phone and WhatsApp, urging them to transfer their savings to a fake bank account.
The case revolves around off-the-books funds from Telekom Austria that were allegedly used for illegal party financing.
The average refund is around €800, with the most common applications being for carpentry, painting, and gas and plumbing work.
The 2024 rankings saw Austria take the top spot, followed by Ireland in second place.
The University of Vienna has risen nine places from last year, placing it among the top 5% of universities worldwide.
The Austrian Post has been testing Sunday deliveries for "premium" customers in Vienna's 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th districts since last weekend.
Although around 21% of people in Austria are daily smokers, the Health Ministry is opposed to expanding smoke-free zones.
Salzburg ranked tenth among European airports for private jet landings last year, with 4,511 arrivals, while Klagenfurt saw 1,148 landings.
Almost 5% of all healthcare spending in Austria goes towards treating obesity and its related illnesses, which claim around 4,000 lives annually.
According to the study, 51% of respondents express satisfaction with the domestic healthcare system, while 15% are not at all satisfied.
The threat against the Vienna Regional Court for Criminal Matters follows days of similar alerts across the country.
Jürgen Klopp will advise Red Bull's teams on their playing philosophy, transfer strategy, and coaching development.
Fewer than 100 breeding pairs remain, with increased recreational activities and wetland drainage contributing to the species' decline.
The crews responded with 25 vehicles and 100 personnel, while 35 people were evacuated from the building on Ketzergasse.
Over the past year, household energy prices have fallen by 11.5%, easing overall inflation, with the steepest reductions in heating oil and fuels.
Alexander Van der Bellen has met leaders of all five parliamentary parties, but it’s still unclear whom he’ll trust to form a government.
The research involves 20 control centre staff handling two simulated video and audio emergency calls, made by 80 volunteer participants.
The latest bomb threats follow a series of similar alerts across the country last week, which targeted railway stations.
Researchers said individuals and businesses were affected, but timely investments in flood defences prevented worse losses.
Initial discussions on transforming the site, near Augarten park in Vienna’s 20th district, into a residential area began in the early 2000s.
NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger and Green Party head Werner Kogler are meeting the president at Hofburg Palace on Tuesday for talks.
The Christmas decoration subsidy will rise from 50% to 75% to support businesses during tough economic times.
Specific wage demands will be announced at the start of the negotiations, but this autumn's focus is on industries like trade and railways.
The trapped man appeared to be in good spirits after being rescued, as he had probably slept in the toilet container.
Around 3,400 companies in Vienna now offer apprenticeship, with the city council training about 600 apprentices in over 20 professions.
The first to meet with Alexander Van der Bellen is Austrian Chancellor and ÖVP leader Karl Nehammer, followed by SPÖ leader Andreas Babler.
In line with the motto "Out of the Asphalt," a 12,000-square-meter parking lot between the Wienzeilen will become an attractive space with extensive greenery and
In Austria, 50 percent of the population wears glasses. Cataract surgery is the most common outpatient procedure in the country.
This option has been deemed "technically, professionally, and practically unfeasible," and the timeframe for such a change has already passed.
While OeMAG has raised its payment rates, some individual electricity companies and energy communities are also willing to pay a bit more for PV electricity.
AT-Alert is a supplement to the nationwide siren warning system. Authorities can send regional or nationwide warnings through mobile network operators.
On Friday, Kickl was the first party leader to meet with the Federal President following the National Council election.
A Linz school was evacuated Friday after an anonymous bomb threat, during a week of similar threats across Austria's railway stations.
The decline has persisted for a decade but accelerated in the last two years, particularly affecting footwear, electronics, furniture, and clothing.
A train is punctual if it arrives within five minutes and 29 seconds late; delays of five minutes and 30 seconds or more, cancellations, and
Austrian food exports rose by 7.2% to 5.3 million tonnes, while imports grew by 13.2% to 5.5 million tonnes in the first half of the
The stated aim of the protest was to send a clear message before coalition negotiations, urging against FPÖ involvement in government.
Police believe the same individual is behind all the incidents and could face a multi-year prison sentence if identified.
Sustainability and Europe’s role in space security were key topics at this year’s ESPI autumn conference in Vienna.
The firm argues that the controls breach the Schengen Agreement and is demanding 19 cents in compensation for a detour taken by the lawyers.
Around 82% of doctors, nurses, and physiotherapists in Austria identify as having suffered trauma due to unforeseen incidents, medical errors, or harm to patients.
Despite protective measures, the U-Bahn construction site at Pilgramgasse filled with 19,000 cubic metres of water, destroying machinery and vehicles.
Alexander Van der Bellen had earlier hinted that he might not automatically give Herbert Kickl the job, even if the FPÖ won.
The payout follows an out-of-court settlement regarding the installation of emissions-cheating devices in Volkswagen vehicles.