Teenager Killed and Five Injured in Knife Attack in Villach
The attack comes just days after an incident in Munich, where an Afghan asylum seeker drove his car into a crowd.
Man Jailed for Three Years For Failed Bank Robbery with Fake Bomb
The device used in the attempted robbery was a fake – rigged together from a headphone cable and a laptop charger.
Carinthia Plans Mobile Phone Ban in Primary Schools
The proposed ban wouldn’t apply to older pupils aged 10 to 14 and could eventually pave the way for nationwide regulations.
Fire Forces Evacuation of Building in Villach, 23 Rescued
Emergency services were alerted at around 4:30 a.m. when thick smoke began to spread from the cellar into the building’s stairwell.
Carinthians Vote to Ban Wind Turbines
A narrow majority of 51.55% voted in favour of banning wind turbines in the state during a non-binding referendum.
Amazon Austria Establishes Its First Workers’ Council
The council will represent nearly 700 employees across the company’s logistics sites in Vienna, Lower Austria, Carinthia and Styria.
Austrian Parliament Lifts Immunity of FPÖ Leader
The move comes as an inquiry focuses on the FPÖ’s party financing and advertising practices.
Austria’s Population to Reach 10 Million by the 2060s
Statistik Austria says migration is the only reason for the increase, as without it, the population would fall to 1950s levels.
Rent Prices Rise Across Austria, Highest in Tyrol and Vienna
Rental prices for flats have risen in nearly all of Austria states this year, with the exception of Styria and Upper Austria.
Suspect Arrested After Series of Fires at Apartment Block
The 23-year-old man was arrested last week shortly after one of the fires broke out, although he denies any involvement.
