Austria Faces Staff Shortages in Hospitality Sector
The study found over 11,500 unfilled jobs across Austria, noting that the actual number could be significantly higher.
One in Five Children in Austria at Risk of Poverty
The EU average in 2023 was 24.8%, placing Austria squarely in the middle, with the highest rates reported in Romania, Spain and Bulgaria.
Austria Joins EU Meeting in Budapest Despite Boycott Calls
Interior Minister Gerhard Karner is travelling to Budapest despite EU calls to boycott Hungary-led meetings, following criticism of Viktor Orbán’s “peace mission” regarding the war in Ukraine.
Illegal Employment Uncovered in Vienna Hotels
The operation targeted foreign staff and resulted in fines totalling €68,000, in addition to the immediate recovery of over €43,000 in overdue taxes.
Heat Causes French Youth Choir to Collapse in Vienna
The cause was determined to be heat and dehydration, leading to three hospitalizations and psychological support for the others.
Far-Right and Anti-Fascist Demonstrations Turn Violent in Vienna
Masked individuals threw stones and bottles, and officers were attacked with pepper spray, resulting in 43 temporary arrests, three injured police officers, and a damaged police car.
Two Prisoners Still Missing After Escape from Vienna Jail
The Vienna police have released photographs of the two fugitives, aged 31 and 43, who escaped from Austria’s largest prison on Thursday.
Survey: 85% of People in Austria Prioritise Waste Separation
The survey also showed that older respondents are better at recycling, with 92% of those aged 60 to 78 disposing of waste correctly.
Special Classes for Newcomer Children Planned
The classes will focus on school-age children arriving through family reunifications and will include German-language courses.
Vienna Stops Thousands of Evictions
The ‘Housing Security Plus’ scheme, introduced in 2023 to help tenants at risk of losing their homes, will run until the end of this year.