Vienna Opens New Indoor Pool, Plans Five More by 2030
The indoor swimming pool in Vienna’s 21st district is part of a broader plan to construct five new indoor pools across the city by 2030.
Chancellor Promises Tax Cuts if Re-Elected
Karl Nehammer has unveiled plans to lower the basic tax rate from 20% to 15% and abolish the 48% tax bracket for higher earners.
Austria Wins 3×3 Basketball Euro Gold in Thrilling Final Against Serbia
The 18-17 victory over Serbia in Vienna’s Prater on Sunday is Austria’s first ever European gold in the sport.
New Security Rules Proposed After Failed Taylor Swift Terror Plot
The call for stricter rules on security staff came after an alleged terrorist plan was stopped at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.
FPÖ Leads as Austria’s Election Polls Show Little Change
The right-wing Freedom Party (FPÖ) remains ahead in the polls as Austria’s parliamentary elections approach on 29 September, followed by the People’s Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democrats (SPÖ).
Stretch of Wien River to be Turned into Green Oasis
The area between the Brauhausbrücke and Zufferbrücke bridges will be transformed into a green and recreational oasis.
Less Than a Third of Children in Austria in Full-Day Schools
According to the Education Ministry, only 30.9% of children in Austria attended a school offering full-day care in the last school year.
Low Vaccination Leads to Increase in Whooping Cough Cases
Officials have already reported 9,972 cases of pertussis this year, compared to 2,791 for the whole of last year.
Vienna’s Underground Cable Map Viewed 22 Million Times
The map depicts Wiener Netze’s extensive network spanning 29,500 kilometres of electricity, gas, district heating and fibre optic cables.
Addiction Help Center Criticizes Alcohol Discounts
Approximately one million Austrian citizens exhibit problematic drinking behaviour, with around 370,000 being considered alcoholics.