Austria Sees Rise in Tobacco Tax Revenue
The country’s tobacco tax revenues totalled €2.8 billion, including VAT, last year, contributing over 2% to the national budget.
FPÖ Invites ÖVP to Coalition Talks
FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl hailed the start of a new political era as he invited the ÖVP to join him as a junior coalition partner.
Man Arrested After Decade-Long Abuse of Wife in Brigittenau
The 50-year-old man had allegedly physically abused his wife for over a decade and threatened to kill her, according to the police.
Vienna Dog Team: 3,400 Consultations and 2,400 Inspections
The most common topics during consultations included microchipping, registration, and muzzle and leash requirements.
Austrian Inflation at 2% in December, Meeting EU Target
Although inflation in Austria had been slightly lower previously, the 2% rise still meets the EU’s stability goals.
FPÖ Tasked with Forming Government: Reactions
As the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) begins the process of forming Austria’s next government, the news has prompted a variety of reactions.
Van der Bellen Asks FPÖ to Form Government
The FPÖ was initially excluded from coalition talks, despite achieving a historic 29% of the vote in September’s parliamentary elections.
ÖGK Offers Free Courses to Help People Quit Smoking
The six-week programmes, available online or in person, aim to help participants break their addiction to cigarettes, vapes and other tobacco or nicotine products.
NEOS Withdraws from Coalition Talks
NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger said neither the ÖVP nor the SPÖ had accepted NEOS’ proposed reforms to address Austria’s economic crisis.
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.