Report: Austria’s Fiber-Optic Usage Still Low

Only 317,000 active connections out of a possible 1.9 million are currently in use, according to a new report.
Fatal Forestry Accidents Rise in Austria

Thirty-eight forestry workers have already lost their lives in Austria this year, marking a record high in fatal accidents.
Camping Stays in Austria Show Slight Decrease

Despite the overall dip, August saw a record high, with 2.4 million overnight stays, the most for that month on record.
Geosphere Austria Unveils Supercomputer to Enhance Forecasting

Compared to its predecessor from 2017, the new supercomputer, with its 19,200 processing cores, delivers 1.7 times the computing power.
ORF Vienna Symphony Earns Grammy Nomination

The nomination recognises the orchestra’s recording of “John Adams: City Noir, Fearful Symmetries & Lola Montez Does the Spider Dance.”
Austrian Car Registrations Up, But Electric Sales Decline

In the first ten months of 2024, there were 213,004 new car registrations, while electric vehicle registrations fell by 6.7% year-on-year.
Suspect Arrested After Series of Fires at Apartment Block

The 23-year-old man was arrested last week shortly after one of the fires broke out, although he denies any involvement.
Fuel and Heating Costs to Rise with CO2 Tax Increase

The tax rise is part of the government’s efforts to curb emissions and will be offset by an increase in the climate bonus scheme.
New 2025 Digital Car Vignette Now Available for Purchase

Since 1997, all drivers have been required to have a valid vignette to use Austria’s motorways (Autobahnen) and expressways (Schnellstraßen).
Austria to Cut Gas Network as Households Move Away from Gas

As more Austrian households turn to alternative heating, the remaining gas users risk ending up with higher bills.