Tourism Hit by Floods, but Summer Sets New Record
The September floods caused overnight stays to fall by 7.4% across the country compared to the same month last year.
Criticism as Viktor Orbán Visits Austrian Parliament
Orbán was invited by the FPÖ’s Walter Rosenkranz, who was elected president of the National Council – the lower chamber of the Austrian parliament – earlier this month.
Vienna’s First Christmas Market of 2024 to Open on November 7
Vienna’s first Christmas market of the season will open at Franz-Jonas-Platz in the 21st district, Floridsdorf.
Museum Appeals for Help to Find Meteorite Fragments
The appeal comes after a bright fireball was seen exploding last week over Lembach and Bachlerboden, near Haag.
Competition Opens for Austrian Word of the Year
The shortlist for this year’s Word of the Year includes “Superwahljahr,” “Vokaki,” “Swiftie” and “Renaturierung.”
Nearly 85% of Austria’s Electricity Comes from Renewables
The 84.73% derived from renewables comprised 61.65% hydropower, 12.15% wind energy, and 10.93% solar energy, biomass, and other renewables.
Police Hunt Underway After Upper Austrian Mayor Shot Dead
A 56-year-old man allegedly shot two people dead on Monday in the Mühlviertel region, including a local mayor.
Vienna’s Cybercrime Helpline Assists Over 2,000 Since Launch
Cyber fraud is the primary reason for counselling sessions, followed by phishing and blackmail attempts via email.
Vienna Tests Climate-Resilient Trees
Among the recent additions are a fruitless pear, plane trees, the rein tree, and American ash – all selected for their heat tolerance.
ÖGK Calls for Extra €1 Billion for Healthcare
Andreas Huss said the extra funding would help expand local outpatient services, create more GP positions, and strengthen mental health care.