St. Pölten Landfill Closed Over Illegal Waste Claims

The closure followed an unannounced inspection, which uncovered “material that does not meet the requirements for landfill disposal.”
OMV Terminates Gas Contract with Russia

The energy firm says it has fully replaced Russian gas with alternative sources and there are no supply risks.
Vienna Police Catch Scammer Behind €1.2M Cryptocurrency Fraud

The 39-year-old Dutch suspect was arrested in Milan earlier this year and was sentenced to three years in prison in Austria.
People in Austria Report Higher Stress Levels in 2024

Respondents also reported crying 20.3 times and arguing 17.8 times, showing a significant increase from previous years.
Most Commuters Travel to Vienna by Car

Around 71% of commuters travel to Vienna by car, but with few passengers per vehicle, this contributes to heavy traffic during peak hours.
Austrian Parliament Lifts Immunity of FPÖ Leader

The move comes as an inquiry focuses on the FPÖ’s party financing and advertising practices.
Holidaymakers from Austria Set New Travel Records

The number of trips taken by holidaymakers from Austria between July and September has reached a record high for this period.
Part-Time Work in Austria Rises 30% in a Decade, Led by Women

In 2013, around 950,000 people worked part-time in Austria, but by 2023, that number had increased to 1.25 million.
Company Bankruptcies Rise by 22% in 2024

Liabilities are also expected to increase by 31%, with the rise mainly due to a string of high-profile insolvencies.
Nearly Half of Generation Z Suffer from Office Anxiety

Forty-seven percent of Gen Z experience strong anxiety ahead of the workweek, with just 66% finding their work fulfilling.