Wolves Return to Austria from Eastern Europe
The sparsely populated, forested Waldviertel region in Lower Austria has proven to be prime habitat.
Tourism Hit by Floods, but Summer Sets New Record
The September floods caused overnight stays to fall by 7.4% across the country compared to the same month last year.
Museum Appeals for Help to Find Meteorite Fragments
The appeal comes after a bright fireball was seen exploding last week over Lembach and Bachlerboden, near Haag.
Lower Austria School Evacuated After Explosive Chemical Found
Around 250 people were safely evacuated after picric acid was found in a chemical cabinet in the laboratory at HTL Mödling.
September Floods Cause €1.3 Billion in Damages
Researchers said individuals and businesses were affected, but timely investments in flood defences prevented worse losses.
Austria Increases Financial Help for Flood Victims
The compensation rate for flood victims will increase from 20% to at least 50%, with up to 80% in hardship cases.
Austrian Mother Convicted for Imprisoning Son in Dog Cage
The 33-year-old woman’s appeal was denied, upholding her 20-year sentence for confining and tormenting her twelve-year-old son in a dog cage.
Schoolchildren in Storm-Hit Areas Excused from School
This also applies to pupils unable to attend due to road closures or unsafe routes caused by storm damage.
Severe Weather Sparks Major Response in Lower Austria and Tyrol
The district of Hollabrunn was the hardest hit, with several roads closed and water levels rising up to a metre in some areas.
Observant Witness Leads to Arrest of Three Burglars
The trio – Romanian nationals aged 29, 31 and 41 – targeted detached houses and caused a total of €200,000 in damages.