Worries About Alzheimer’s Diminish as Dementia Cases Rise
Cancer is the most feared illness among people in Austria, followed by stroke and heart attack, with Alzheimer’s slipping to fourth place.
Raiffeisen Russia to Stop Euro Transfers for Private Clients
RBI has faced mounting pressure from the EU and US over its dealings in Russia as the Kremlin continues its invasion of Ukraine.
Historic Vienna Villa Seeks 1930s Fittings for Renovation
The villa, a masterpiece of Austrian modernism built by design pioneer Josef Frank, will be open to visitors in the future.
Elisabeth Leopold, Key Figure Behind Vienna’s Leading Art Museum, Dies at 98
The Leopolds built a collection featuring the world’s largest set of Egon Schiele works, alongside notable pieces by Klimt and Kokoschka.
Study: 12% of Young Women in Austria Suffer Partner Violence
Around 12% of women in Austria aged 15-19 have faced physical or sexual violence from a male partner at least once in their lives.
Ex-Intelligence Officer Charged with Abuse of Office
Egisto Ott stands accused of abuse of office and faces up to three years in prison for allegedly trading sensitive information.
Austrian Housing Prices Falling, Rental Market Booming
Austrian housing prices are on the decline, especially in Vienna, while demand for rental properties is rising due to limited financing options.
ÖGK Workers Against Sale of Vamed Clinics to French Investor
ÖGK and employees of the Vamed Group are rallying against the proposed sale of Vamed’s rehabilitation clinics to a French private equity firm..
Severe Thunderstorm Causes Chaos in Tiroler Oberland
One of the most serious incidents occurred on the Mittenwald railway line, where a train carrying 40 passengers became stranded after a landslide blocked its path.
Austria on Track for 100% Renewable Electricity by 2040
Renewable energy already accounted for 87.6% of the country’s domestic electricity production in 2023, according to the Ministry of Energy.