Austrian Police Orchestras Face Tighter Budgets
Austria cuts police orchestra funding, reducing performance hours and canceling the 2026 music festival.
Survey: Austrians and Germans Still Prefer Cash
Austrians and Germans remain loyal to cash, with 73% and 69% respectively using it most frequently, while digital payment methods gain popularity across Europe.
Rax Forest Fire Under Control After Major Weekend Operation
A forest fire in Rax-Schneeberg has been contained after an intense weekend firefighting operation involving 340 firefighters and helicopters, with minimal injuries reported.
Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ) Elections 2025
Following the five-year cycle, the Chamber of Commerce elections are taking place from Monday. Voting will occur from March 10 to 13, with results announced on March 14. The Chamber of Commerce is the major social partner on the economic side, alongside the Chamber of Agriculture. Traditionally, the ÖVP Economic Association (ÖWB) governs absolutely. On […]
Austria’s Foreign Trade Declines in 2024
Despite the decline, Austria reported a trade surplus of 1.74 billion euros.
Austria’s Women’s Minister to Criminalize Unsolicited ‘Dick Pics’
Austria’s Minister for Women introduces key initiatives for gender equality, including protections against violence, alimony guarantees, and gender pay gap.
Austria Experiences Dry February, With 66% Less Precipitation
Over the past 30 years, it has only been drier three times, in 1998, 2003, and most recently in 2011.
NEOS Expected to Rejoin Coalition Talks
It remains unclear how far the ÖVP and SPÖ are willing to accommodate NEOS demands, particularly on pension reform.
Parents Arrested in Vienna Over Suspected Child Abuse
The baby girl was taken to the hospital shortly before Christmas in critical condition.
Housing in Austria ‘Remains Unaffordable’
Affordable housing is in short supply, with private rents rising to €17–19 per square metre, even in less desirable areas.
