Austria Stops Syrian Asylum Applications
The move comes in the wake of the collapse of the Assad regime after more than 50 years in power and over a decade of civil war.
US Firm Takes Over Salzburg’s Mozartkugel Production
The iconic sweet will still be made, with US brand owner Mondelez planning to continue production, though the location remains a mystery.
Vienna’s New Concert Arena to Open by 2030
The Wien Holding Arena, with a capacity of 20,000, will host major concerts, sports events and exhibitions.
ORF Vienna Symphony Earns Grammy Nomination
The nomination recognises the orchestra’s recording of “John Adams: City Noir, Fearful Symmetries & Lola Montez Does the Spider Dance.”
Personalised Car Number Plates in Decline
In the 1990s, one in ten number plates was personalised, but now fewer than five percent of vehicles feature self-chosen combinations.
Wolves Return to Austria from Eastern Europe
The sparsely populated, forested Waldviertel region in Lower Austria has proven to be prime habitat.
ÖGK Calls for Extra €1 Billion for Healthcare
Andreas Huss said the extra funding would help expand local outpatient services, create more GP positions, and strengthen mental health care.
Vienna Schools ‘Need 200 More Teachers’ as Shortages Continue
The interview follows last week’s large protest in Vienna, where thousands demonstrated against teacher shortages and overwork.
ÖVP and SPÖ Rule Out Coalition with Far-Right Freedom Party
While Chancellor Karl Nehammer acknowledged that there are “reasonable voices” within the FPÖ, SPÖ leader Andreas Babler ruled out any collaboration with the far-right party.
Vienna Mayor Wants More Video Surveillance to Fight Crime
Michael Ludwig says increased surveillance would help solve crimes and ensure that drug offenders do not relocate to neighbouring areas.
