Danube Cruise Ships Set to Restart
Passenger shipping on the Danube will resume this weekend following severe weather and flooding that stopped all services.
Insurers Anticipate Claims Up to €700 Million Following Storms
In a worst-case scenario, the total could exceed €1 billion, insurers warned, with efforts now focused on ensuring a swift claims process.
Austrians Lead EU in Public Transport Use
People in Austria travel an average of 2,160 kilometres per year on trains, trams and U-Bahn services – more than double the EU average.
Austria to Receive €500m from EU for Storm and Flood Relief
With Austria’s own disaster fund standing at €1 billion, the EU contribution brings the total available for aid to €1.5 billion.
Vienna Launches New Education Centre to Help Refugee Integration
The initiative offers educational and counselling services, with over 1,000 spots to support job market integration.
Austrian Mother Convicted for Imprisoning Son in Dog Cage
The 33-year-old woman’s appeal was denied, upholding her 20-year sentence for confining and tormenting her twelve-year-old son in a dog cage.
Police Arrest 19 People in Tyrol Drug-Trafficking Ring
Seventeen people were detained in Tyrol, with two more arrests in Styria and Croatia, and the drugs are estimated to be worth €4.5 million.
One Million Annual Transport Ticket Holders in Vienna
Despite recent high inflation, the price has remained unchanged since the modern Jahreskarte was introduced in 2012, at €365.
Father ‘Persuaded’ Teenage Son and Friend to Commit Robberies
The two teenagers are believed to have robbed five tobacconists and two petrol stations between 18 March and 19 April 2024.
Discover Vienna’s Vineyards at Wine Hiking Day 2024
Vienna, home to 600 hectares of urban vineyards, hosts an annual event offering visitors a weekend to explore its wine culture.