Tyrol’s Tech Scene Grows but Needs More Investment

The IT and tech industry in Tyrol currently employs 7,500 people and generates an annual turnover of around €1.2 billion.
Driver Caught Speeding at 207 km/h on Tyrol Motorway

After driving at more than twice the speed limit, the driver had his licence confiscated on the spot, and his car was temporarily seized.
‘Risk Wolf’ Killed in East Tyrol

The animal had been seen in residential areas of Sillian and Heinfels, and a roe deer carcass was discovered near a house.
Schwarzenegger’s Climate Charity Auction Raises Record €1.55M

The proceeds will benefit Schwarzenegger’s Climate Initiative, which supports international environmental projects.
Remains of Missing German Ski Tourist Found After 57 Years

The man is believed to have fallen into a glacier crevasse at around 3,200 metres above sea level in 1967.
American Driver Gets Stuck on Cross-Country Ski Track in Tyrol

The police spent two and a half hours rescuing the car, which had become stuck on a cross-country ski track.
Italy Issues Arrest Warrant for Austrian Billionaire René Benko

Prosecutors allege that Benko is a central figure in a suspected criminal network linked to real estate developments in northern Italy.
Rent Prices Rise Across Austria, Highest in Tyrol and Vienna

Rental prices for flats have risen in nearly all of Austria states this year, with the exception of Styria and Upper Austria.
Police Arrest 19 People in Tyrol Drug-Trafficking Ring

Seventeen people were detained in Tyrol, with two more arrests in Styria and Croatia, and the drugs are estimated to be worth €4.5 million.
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.