Study: Still Too Few Women on Austrian Company Boards
The proportion of female board members has risen to 12.5%, but 58% of Vienna Stock Exchange companies still have all-male boards.
Rathaus Ice Skating Rink Opens for 30th Year
Open daily from 10am to 10pm, the attraction runs until 2 March and is among the largest open-air artificial ice rinks in the world.
49,000 Residents Ordered to Repay Vienna’s Housing Bonus
The scheme was introduced in 2023 to help residents manage rising living costs and has benefited more than 620,000 households.
Vienna to Introduce Alcohol-Free Zone Near Floridsdorf Station
The ban at Franz-Jonas-Platz, following a similar zone established at Praterstern in 2018, will begin next month.
Skills Shortage Biggest Worry for Austrian Businesses
Some 67% of the 500 companies surveyed described the skills shortage as a “very” or “fairly” serious problem.
Vienna to Host Its First ‘Sweatpants Ball’
Organisers hope the new laid-back event will become a standout fixture in Vienna’s famous ball season.
Vienna Ranked Fifth Cleanest City in Europe
The excellent quality of Vienna’s tap water is hailed as an example of Austria’s environmental responsibility.
What Cities and States in Austria Offer the Highest Salaries?
The average annual gross salary in Austria is €49,121, but there are sharp regional differences
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.
Vienna City Elections Set for 27 April
The vote, initially scheduled for autumn, was brought forward as the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) edges closer to taking control of Austria’s national government.