Man Jailed for Harassing Women on Escalator
The 33-year-old had harassed at least 26 women – one of them twice – in the Margareten district since August 2023.
Police Prevent Suspected Terror Attack at Westbahnhof
The suspected attacker, a 14-year-old, was arrested on 10 February in a raid by counterterrorism officers.
Schönbrunn Palace Wins Audience Award for Europe’s Best Film Location
The award, presented at the Berlinale film festival, recognised the palace’s role as the principal setting for the HBO series The Regime.
Property Prices in Austria Fall Slightly
Despite the drop, residential properties in Austria remain 26% more expensive than before the Covid pandemic.
Vienna Expands Scheme to Make Deliveries Emissions-Free
Around 32 companies have signed up so far to switch to emission-free deliveries in Vienna’s 1st and 2nd districts.
ÖBB to Recruit 2,500 New Staff in Eastern Austria
The hiring drive is part of the national railway operator’s long-term strategy to take on 4,100 new employees each year until 2030.
Vienna Tram Driver Fired After Being Found Drunk
The driver had a blood alcohol level of 0.9 per mille after police were alerted to a passenger who had fallen inside his tram.
Over 20% of Austria’s Population Are Foreign Nationals
Vienna recorded the highest proportion of foreign nationals in 2024, at 36.4%, followed by Vorarlberg (20.9%) and Salzburg (20.8%).
Vienna Sees 5% Rise in Cyclists as Infrastructure Expands
Last year, over half a million more cyclists were recorded at 17 stations, bringing the total to 11.4 million.
Thousands Rally in Vienna Against FPÖ Coalition Negotiations
The timing of the protest coincided with the 25th anniversary of Austria’s first ÖVP-FPÖ coalition, inaugurated on 4 February 2000.