Austria’s Digitalisation Progress Slows

Austria’s progress in digitalisation, which improved at the start of the Covid pandemic, has slowed in recent years, according to a report.
Vienna Rejects Sobieski Monument Due to Extremism Fears

In a statement, the city council said the statue could be used to promote xenophobic agitation and anti-Islamic and anti-Turkish sentiments.
Vienna’s 2024 Christmas Markets: Locations And Opening Hours

As Vienna’s festive season begins, here’s a look at when each Christmas market opens and what’s on offer this year.
Survey: Satisfaction with Austria’s Healthcare System Declines
The study shows that 70% of respondents believe that Austria’s healthcare system is heading in the wrong direction.
Austrian Politicians React to Donald Trump’s Victory in US Election
Trump’s return to the White House has prompted mixed reactions across Austria’s political spectrum, with the FPÖ thrilled by the result.
Vienna Installs 27,000 LED Lights in U-Bahn Trains and Trams
Previously, fluorescent tubes illuminated the interiors, but these are now being replaced by LEDs across all 332 trams and 111 U-Bahn trains.
Vienna Tobacconists Worried About New Container Return Rules
From 2025, people in Austria will pay a 25-cent deposit per container, refunded upon return, with tobacconists also required to accept returns.
Austrian Firms Invest €404M in Worker Safety
This marks the first time the €400 million threshold has been surpassed, with sales of safety equipment having grown steadily since 2017.
Personalised Car Number Plates in Decline
In the 1990s, one in ten number plates was personalised, but now fewer than five percent of vehicles feature self-chosen combinations.
Klimabonus to Cost Nearly €2 Billion This Year

The scheme, designed to offset environmental damage, has faced increasing criticism regarding its cost-effectiveness and broad reach.