Fire Forces Evacuation of Building in Villach, 23 Rescued
Emergency services were alerted at around 4:30 a.m. when thick smoke began to spread from the cellar into the building’s stairwell.
Vienna’s Tram Line 18 to Be Extended
The new service will begin in September 2026, when the tram will operate the full route from Stadion to the U6 station Burggasse-Stadthalle.
SPÖ Wins Linz Mayoral Election, ÖVP Dominates Lower Austria
The result in Linz means the city has been governed by the SPÖ without interruption since 1945.
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.
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.