Vienna Ranked Fifth Cleanest City in Europe
The excellent quality of Vienna’s tap water is hailed as an example of Austria’s environmental responsibility.
Generation Z Prioritises Fair Work and Security
Generation Z puts great importance on fair working conditions, with financial success and security also ranking highly. These findings come from a survey by BAWAG and SkillsAustria. Generation Z refers to those born between 1994 and 2010. The poll, which surveyed 500 people in Austria aged 16 to 25, found that 74% considered good […]
Groups Call for Reinstatement of Green Heating Subsidies
NGOs and interest groups have warned that suspending the subsidies could hinder progress in Austria’s heating transition.
What Cities and States in Austria Offer the Highest Salaries?
The average annual gross salary in Austria is €49,121, but there are sharp regional differences
Vienna: Over 330 Reports of Short-Term Rental Violations
Under the new rules introduced in July 2024, rentals are prohibited if the lease exceeds 90 days a year, unless an exception is granted.
Police Abuse Investigations: Only Two Charges in 514 Cases
The ministry has dismissed all criticism of the fairness of the investigations, stating that most allegations are not substantiated.
Austrian Army Neutralises 34 Tonnes of Wartime Explosives
Specialists dealt with 65 cluster bombs, 31 anti-personnel mines and 44 unexploded bombs, each weighing over 50 kilograms.
SPÖ Loses Majority in Burgenland as FPÖ Rises to Second Place
With the SPÖ’s loss of its majority in Burgenland, no federal state in Austria is now governed by a single party.
Vienna City Elections Set for 27 April
The vote, initially scheduled for autumn, was brought forward as the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) edges closer to taking control of Austria’s national government.
EU Drops Action Against Austria After FPÖ-ÖVP Austerity Plan
The decision comes after the FPÖ and the ÖVP unveiled their €6.4 billion cost-cutting budget consolidation plan.