Elderly Vienna Couple Cheated Out of €250,000
The perpetrators convinced the couple, both aged 83, to hand over the money as an alleged deposit for their daughter-in-law.
Psychologists Demand Action on Rising Loneliness Crisis
According to a recent study, around 600,000 people in Austria say they feel lonely more than half of the time.
Public Transport Pass Sales Rise in Eastern Austria in 2024
According to VOR, there are now over 62,000 VOR KlimaTickets in circulation, marking a 9.5% increase in sales.
Four Arrests After July Clashes in Vienna
Along with the arrests, 25 alleged perpetrators were identified after armed clashes between Syrian and Chechen youths in Vienna.
Pupils Explore Democracy in Interactive Game at Austrian Parliament
The pupils are divided into small groups to investigate questions such as what defines a liberal democracy and the role parliament plays.
Menopause Symptoms Affect Work for Most Women in Austria
More than two-thirds of women going through menopause in Austria say their symptoms affect their work, according to a recent survey.
91-Year-Old Woman Attacked During Burglary
Investigators revealed that the woman died from blunt force trauma to the head, but it remains unclear whether any valuables were stolen.
Vienna to Host First World Tram Driving Championship
Vienna’s team currently holds the European title after winning the 2023 European Tram Driver Championship.
Hot Summer Nights Disrupt Sleep for Nearly 70% of People in Austria
Men are particularly affected, with 60.1% reporting that high temperatures disrupt their sleep, while women are more likely to be disturbed by worries and overthinking.
Austria to Open 17 New Anti-Domestic Violence Centres
The Anti-Violence Project StoP – Districts Without Partner Violence has 32 locations in Austria, including 11 in Vienna.