Vienna Announces New Steps to Fight Youth Unemployment
The measures include creating more educational places for immigrant teenagers and increasing support for companies offering apprenticeships.
ÖVP and SPÖ Rule Out Coalition with Far-Right Freedom Party
While Chancellor Karl Nehammer acknowledged that there are “reasonable voices” within the FPÖ, SPÖ leader Andreas Babler ruled out any collaboration with the far-right party.
Unemployment Rises in August
According to data released by the Ministry of Labor on Monday, the number of unemployed individuals and AMS training participants has risen by 31,497 compared to the same period last year.
Vienna School Suspensions Drop by 7%
The data reveals that 814 suspensions were recorded in the 2022/23 school year, while the 2023/24 school year saw a reduction to 756 suspensions.
Massive Fire in Forstau Engages 200 Emergency Personnel
Fortunately, firefighters managed to save the home just in time, according to reports from the police and fire department.
Health Ministry Publishes Austria’s First Menstrual Health Report
The report aims to tackle the taboo and the lack of official data on menstruation, endometriosis and menopause.
Graves of Roma and Sinti Robbed in Vienna Cemeteries
Unknown perpetrators are being investigated on suspicion of burglary, serious property damage and disturbing the peace of the dead.
National Security Advisor Introduces New Security Strategy
Peter Vorhofer was appointed to the position by Austria’s ÖVP-Green coalition government earlier this month.
Austrian Consumer Spending Shifts to Gaming, Bikes, Beauty, Pets
Spending on in-game transactions in Austria has jumped 771% since 2014, while the bicycle market grew by 415%.
ÖBB: Rail Services to Resume Following Construction Works
The S-Bahn between Vienna Praterstern and Floridsdorf, and from Bad Vöslau to Leobersdorf, reopens next week.