The End of Amalgam: Austria’s Dental Dilemma
A looming EU ban on amalgam fillings has sparked a crisis in Austrian healthcare, with stalled talks over dentist compensation threatening to drive up costs for all.
Study Highlights Long-Term Benefits of Civil Service for Austria’s Youth
The study, conducted by the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) on behalf of the Federal Chancellery, surveyed 14,616 individuals in 2023 using both quantitative and qualitative methods.
Schools in Vienna to Receive Free Public Transport Tickets for Field Trips
The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on families and ensure all students can participate in school trips, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
Vienna’s Airport Profit Up By 31% in First half 2024
In July 2024, Vienna Airport recorded its highest monthly passenger volume in history, with over 3.3 million travelers passing through its gates
Bodensee is Instagram’s Most Popular Austrian Lake in 2024
Hallstatt and Gosau Lakes in Upper Austria see the biggest growth in hashtag presence, according to a new analysis.
ÖGK Workers Against Sale of Vamed Clinics to French Investor
ÖGK and employees of the Vamed Group are rallying against the proposed sale of Vamed’s rehabilitation clinics to a French private equity firm..
Severe Thunderstorm Causes Chaos in Tiroler Oberland
One of the most serious incidents occurred on the Mittenwald railway line, where a train carrying 40 passengers became stranded after a landslide blocked its path.
The Eternal Student: The Austrian Student Union’s Impact on University Life
President Sarah Rossmann on her initiatives in student housing, financial aid, international student integration, and sustainability.
Car Thief Arrested in Thalheim After Overnight Search
The 32-year-old car thief’s violence included multiple attacks, a car crash, and a foot chase, ending in his capture with the help of police dogs.
High-Speed Chase by Police Near Graz Ends in Crash
The man, who had his partner and three young children in the car, claimed hunger, crying children, and insufficient fuel drove his behavior.