FPÖ Leads as Austria’s Election Polls Show Little Change
The right-wing Freedom Party (FPÖ) remains ahead in the polls as Austria’s parliamentary elections approach on 29 September, followed by the People’s Party (ÖVP) and the Social Democrats (SPÖ).
Less Than a Third of Children in Austria in Full-Day Schools
According to the Education Ministry, only 30.9% of children in Austria attended a school offering full-day care in the last school year.
Low Vaccination Leads to Increase in Whooping Cough Cases
Officials have already reported 9,972 cases of pertussis this year, compared to 2,791 for the whole of last year.
Addiction Help Center Criticizes Alcohol Discounts
Approximately one million Austrian citizens exhibit problematic drinking behaviour, with around 370,000 being considered alcoholics.
Vienna Retail Sales Fall 2.2% Amid Inflation and Heatwave
Shops in the city have seen nearly €1.5 billion less in turnover compared to the same period last year.
Austrian Gas Storage 90% Full for Winter
Austrian gas storage levels stand at a robust 90.32%, with similar levels observed in Italy, Slovakia and Germany.
2024 Could Be Austria’s Hottest Year Ever
The average air temperature in Austria for 2024 is already 3.8 degrees Celsius above the annual average for the period 1961-1990.
Central Bank Predicts Wage Slowdown
According to the OeNB, wages in the private sector will slow down this year, but salary increases in the public sector will remain high.
Vienna Faces Covid Vaccine Appointment Shortage
The new Covid vaccine became available in Austria in mid-July, but so far, few general practitioners in Vienna have appointments available.
Worries About Alzheimer’s Diminish as Dementia Cases Rise
Cancer is the most feared illness among people in Austria, followed by stroke and heart attack, with Alzheimer’s slipping to fourth place.