Vienna: Over 330 Reports of Short-Term Rental Violations

Under the new rules introduced in July 2024, rentals are prohibited if the lease exceeds 90 days a year, unless an exception is granted.
Police Abuse Investigations: Only Two Charges in 514 Cases

The ministry has dismissed all criticism of the fairness of the investigations, stating that most allegations are not substantiated.
Austrian Army Neutralises 34 Tonnes of Wartime Explosives

Specialists dealt with 65 cluster bombs, 31 anti-personnel mines and 44 unexploded bombs, each weighing over 50 kilograms.
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.
Shoppers in Austria Still Prefer In-Store Shopping Over Online

Some 38% of shoppers mainly buy clothes in-store, 40% combine in-store and online shopping, while 16% shop exclusively online.
WhatsApp Remains Top as Teens in Austria Embrace ChatGPT

WhatsApp, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok lead the pack, with ChatGPT emerging as a key source of information.
What Are the Top-Paying Industries in Austria?

These are the top-paid jobs in Austria as of 2025. Banking, IT and Internet, and Pharmaceuticals top the list.
Study: 6.1% of Children and Teenagers Worldwide Raped

The research from the University of Klagenfurt analysed data from 80 countries, involving nearly 960,000 children and adolescents.
Austria Sees Highest Car Registrations in Five Years

Austria recorded 253,789 new car registrations in 2024, the highest figure since 2019, marking an increase of 6.1% compared to 2023.
Nearly a Third of Young Austrian Men Are Overweight

Some 21.4% of men born in 2005 were classified as overweight based on their Body Mass Index (BMI), with a further 11.2% deemed obese.