Nearly a Third of Young Austrian Men Are Overweight
Some 21.4% of men born in 2005 were classified as overweight based on their Body Mass Index (BMI), with a further 11.2% deemed obese.
Remains of Missing German Ski Tourist Found After 57 Years
The man is believed to have fallen into a glacier crevasse at around 3,200 metres above sea level in 1967.
Hotel Bristol to Close for Major Renovation Until 2027
The historic hotel on the Ringstrasse, next to the State Opera, first opened its doors in 1892 and will now be modernised.
Great Tit Named Austria’s Most Common Bird
Over 17,000 reports confirmed the great tit as the top bird, followed by the house and Eurasian tree sparrows.
Vienna Opens First Clinic for Victims of Violence
The clinic, following a similar centre in Graz, operates independently of police reports or health insurance.
ÖVP Agrees to Coalition Talks with FPÖ
FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl extended the invitation on Tuesday, a day after President Van der Bellen asked him to form a government.
Austria’s Smaller Industries Secure Wage Increases for 2025
The wage increases occurred in industries such as vinegar and wine production, horticulture, confectionery and fruit and vegetable processing.
Austria’s Exports Drop as Demand Weakens
The country’s four main export sectors – machinery, processed goods, chemicals and manufactured goods – all declined.
Foreign Minister Schallenberg Appointed Interim Chancellor
The appointment comes just days after Karl Nehammer resigned as head of government following failed coalition talks.
Chamber of Labour Criticises High CEO Salaries
According to calculations by the Chamber of Commerce, the highest-paid CEOs earn 81 times the median income of Austrian employees.