Over 126,000 Old Black Number Plates Still in Use Across Austria
Despite the introduction of white number plates 35 years ago, more than 126,000 vehicles in Austria continue to display the iconic black plates, according to the Wiener Städtische Versicherung insurance company. “In relation to all registered vehicles, they still account for 1.7%,” the company said on Thursday. Most of these vehicles are found in […]
Austria Welcomes 2025 with Traditions and Milestones
Austria ushered in the new year with the Vienna Philharmonic New Year’s Concert, while also marking its first babies of 2025 and the anniversary of its EU entry.
Amazon Austria Establishes Its First Workers’ Council
The council will represent nearly 700 employees across the company’s logistics sites in Vienna, Lower Austria, Carinthia and Styria.
Styria Bans Nicotine Pouches for People Under 18
Salzburg has enforced a similar law since 1st June, and Upper Austria and Tyrol have long had explicit bans on nicotine pouches.
Man Arrested After Shooting Girlfriend with Bow and Arrows
The suspect allegedly shot his girlfriend with a bow and arrow in Graz on Sunday morning, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.
New School Year Begins in Southern and Western Austria
The new school year will see 656,000 pupils, including around 55,500 primary school newcomers starting their very first day.