Vienna Airport Hits 31.72M Passengers in Record-Breaking 2024
Described as an “absolute record,” the figure surpassed the airport’s pre-pandemic peak in 2019 by roughly 50,000 passengers.
Alps Experience Hottest Temperatures on Record in 2024
The period between May and October saw record-breaking temperatures, with some Alpine regions experiencing their warmest months on record.
Albanian Caught in Tyrol with €1.2 Million Record-Worth of Cocaine
The drugs, packed into parcels, were discovered concealed in the vehicle’s bodywork during a targeted inspection.
Vienna Airport to Exceed 30 Million Passengers Again
The milestone is unlikely to be met with enthusiasm from environmental groups, who have continued to protest throughout the year.
Austrian Post Sets Record with 1.56 Million Daily Deliveries
By December 24, up to 54 million letters, Christmas cards and 20 million parcels are expected to be delivered.
Vienna Book Fair Breaks Attendance Record
The five-day event at the Messe Prater saw a notable increase from the 58,000 attendees last year and 51,000 in 2022.
Leica Prototype Sells for Record €2m at Vienna Auction
The camera, thought to be one of the earliest surviving models of the iconic M series, dates back to 1948-49.
Austria Records Wettest September in History
September 2024 has officially become the wettest on record in Austria, with more than twice the usual amount of rainfall.
Austria Prepares for Final Summer Heatwave
Temperatures exceeding 30C are set to make a return to Austria this week as the summer’s final heatwave takes hold.
Heaviest Summer Rainfall in 152 Years Floods Northern Vienna
Some 110 litres of rain per square metre fell in the area, the highest summer figure in the 152-year history of recorded measurements.
