Wolf Hunting Still Banned in Austria
The ruling follows a complaint from animal welfare groups after authorities in Tyrol authorised the killing of a wolf in 2022.
Court Resumes Afghanistan Deportations
The Austrian Constitutional Court argues that conditions in Afghanistan have significantly improved since the Taliban takeover in 2021.
Half of Austrians to Holiday Domestically This Year
Three-quarters will holiday in the summer, preferring Styria, Carinthia, and Salzburg, with Vienna in sixth place.
Austria’s Millionaires Rise as Wealth Divide Widens
Around 400 super-rich individuals collectively possess €323 billion, accounting for over a third of Austria’s total financial wealth.
Austria Leads EU in Intellectual Property Management
The country has scored highly despite decreases in job-to-job mobility and reduced government support for R&D.
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Triggers Largest European Migration Since WWII
According to the findings, the majority of Ukrainian refugees are women – mothers and grandmothers – often accompanied by children and adolescents. Men constitute only a quarter of adult refugees.
Foreign Minister Criticises Orbán’s ‘Peace Mission’
Alexander Schallenberg has criticized Viktor Orbán’s self-described “peace mission” to end the war in Ukraine but stopped short of endorsing a boycott.
Austria to Explore Early Exit from Russian Gas Contract
A new government commission will examine whether Austria’s OMV can terminate its contract with Gazprom before 2040.
Austria Sends Largest Olympic Team in Two Decades
Austria is set to field its largest Olympic team for Paris since Sydney 2000, with hopes of securing between five and ten medals.
Indian Leader in Historic Visit to Vienna
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first Indian head of state to visit Vienna since Indira Gandhi in 1983.