Vienna Offers Subsidies for External Sun Protection on Windows
Part of the City of Vienna’s ‘Shade Offensive’, external blinds, shutters and jalousies are subsidized at €1,500 per household.
Vienna-Bratislava Ship Service Stopped After Incident
The ship was forced to swerve to avoid an obstacle shortly after departing from its mooring at Schwedenplatz on the Danube Canal.
Driver Jailed for Reckless 170 km/h Chase Through Vienna
The 23-year-old man has been sentenced to two years for fleeing a checkpoint, running red lights and driving at pedestrians and a police car.
Vienna Retail Sales Fall 2.2% Amid Inflation and Heatwave
Shops in the city have seen nearly €1.5 billion less in turnover compared to the same period last year.
Linz Mayor Resigns Over Job Interview Affair
Klaus Luger stepped down after admitting he helped his preferred candidate secure a high-profile cultural role in the city.
Coldplay Concert Ticket Fraud: 40 Cases Reported Across Austria
A Carinthian man is suspected of carrying out a large-scale fraud involving tickets for Coldplay’s concerts in Austria.
A Third of Austria’s Iconic Hallstätter Glacier Lost Since 2006
The Hallstätter Glacier, the largest glacier in the mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps (shared between Austria and Bavaria), is beyond saving, even in the most optimistic climate scenarios.
Schools in Vienna to Receive Free Public Transport Tickets for Field Trips
The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on families and ensure all students can participate in school trips, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
Vienna to Raise Fees for Water, Waste and Parking from 2025
A 40 sq m household will face an additional monthly cost of €1.35, while a 90 sq m household will see an increase of €3.11.
Vienna Offers Free Dog Registration Until October
Dog registration and microchipping are compulsory, and failing to comply could result in a fine of up to €7,500.