Austria Begins Signature Collection for September Election
Parties running without nomination from three sitting MPs need to collect at least 2,600 signatures nationwide.
Foreign Nationals Make Up One-Fifth of Austria’s Population
Some 1.8 million foreign-born nationals reside in Austria, according to the government’s latest annual migration report.
Orbán’s Right-Wing EU Bloc Launches
A new right-wing EU movement announced by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Vienna a week ago is about to come into existence.
Lawyers Call for Court Handling of Seized Data
This suggestion is part of a broader discussion on updating data seizure rules following a Constitutional Court ruling. The court found that current laws violate privacy and data protection rights, leading to their repeal effective January 1, 2025.
Severe Storms Cause Chaos in Upper Austria and Salzburg
Saturday evening’s severe storms brought hurricane-like eruptions and heavy rain to Upper Austria and Salzburg, leading to injuries and widespread disruption. In Linz, six people were injured by a falling branch during a street festival.
Beate Meinl-Reisinger Re-elected as NEOS Leader with 91% of Votes
The government’s failure to address “anti-performance” attitudes, a core NEOS issue, and lower taxes was another focus. She aimed her message at the unions, stating, “It doesn’t help workers if they have to pay over 40 percent in taxes.”
Four 13-year-old Girls Set The School on Fire
The damage is estimated to be several hundred thousand euros. 108 firefighters with 19 vehicles were involved in the firefighting efforts.
Austrian Train Traffic at All-Time High
Train passenger traffic in Austria increased by 11 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching 328.3 million passengers.
Thousands Compete for Medical Study Places
While fewer applicants applied this year, there are now 50 more places available, with some spots designated for government roles.
Turkey Player Banned for Ultra-Nationalist Salute Against Austria
European football’s governing body suspends Merih Demiral for two games after investigating “alleged inappropriate behaviour” during his side’s Euro 2024 win over Austria.