Austrian Catholic Church Membership Continues to Decline
Over 85,000 people left the Roman Catholic Church in Austria in 2023, though income from contributions slightly increased.
Study: Austrian Households Buying More Food
Austrian households increased fresh food purchases by over 3% in the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year.
ÖBB: Trains Running Again Between Vienna and Western Austria
Services on the Vienna-Linz and Vienna-Salzburg routes, which were affected by flooding and mudslides following the weekend’s storms, resumed on Wednesday morning.
Vienna U-Bahn Resumes Normal Service
Vienna’s U2, U3, U4 and U6 U-Bahn lines resume normal service on Wednesday following several days of disruption caused by severe weather and flooding over the weekend.
Weekend Storms Cause Deaths of Thousands of Birds and Animals
The weekend’s storms and flooding have had a significant impact on wildlife, with swallows particularly hard hit.
Police Shoot Tires to Stop Speeding Driver
A Vienna police officer was forced to shoot at the tyres of a speeding car on Monday evening after the driver attempted to flee a check.
Adidas to Close Runtastic Offices in Austria, 170 Jobs Affected
The affected employees will have the chance to apply for roles at Adidas sites in Herzogenaurach, Amsterdam and Zaragoza.
Austrian Floods: Travel Disruption and Latest Updates
While clean-up efforts have already begun in Vienna and Lower Austria, public transport in both regions remains disrupted due to flooding caused by severe storms over the weekend.
Repair Bonus Expanded to Cover All Bicycles
Under the scheme, 50% of the repair costs can be reimbursed, and a service or maintenance check may be subsidised by up to €30.
Graz Unveils Monument to City’s First Petrol Pump
Graz’s first petrol pump was opened in Jakominiplatz 100 years ago by former racing driver Heinrich Haas and cinema proprietor Karl Löffler.