€170 Million Investment For Klagenfurt’s New Prison
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.
AUA Urges Government to Address High Costs at Vienna Airport
Within the Lufthansa Group, the domestic airline is particularly affected by the Middle East crisis and the recurring flight cancellations.
Austrian Post Fined €9.2 Million for Market Abuse
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, or annual bonuses.
Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday
Clocks will be set back one hour from 3:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., marking a return to standard time.
Comet ‘Tsuchinshan-Atlas’ Briefly Visible Over Vienna
Shortly after 7:15 PM, excitement went up through the crowd gathered at the Sophienalpe in Vienna’s Penzing district.
Austria Maintains AA+ Credit Rating Despite Rising Debt
This means that Austria continues to hold the second-best rating, the Ministry of Finance announced on Saturday.
Citizens’ Groups Reject Tirol’s €500 Million ‘Fernpass Project’
Criticism was also raised over the 7.5-ton truck traffic limit on the Fernpass road, with exceptions rendering it ineffective.
18% of Austrian Municipalities Lack Local Grocery Stores
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 and 2021.
Brewery Workers Secure 3.9% Pay Increase
The new collective agreement will take effect on November 1 and will be valid for one year.
Cardinal Schönborn to Retire After 30 Years as Vienna Archbishop
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.