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.
Personal Bankruptcies in Austria ‘Mainly Among Men’
As men are more likely to be self-employed than women, their average debt is higher, standing at €138,000.
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.
More than a Quarter of People in Austria Identify as Single
The survey also reveals that men are more likely than women to express a desire for a relationship, with younger singles being the most eager.
Part-Time Work in Austria Rises 30% in a Decade, Led by Women
In 2013, around 950,000 people worked part-time in Austria, but by 2023, that number had increased to 1.25 million.
One Third of Women in Austria Affected by Online Abuse
A survey of 322 women identified sexual harassment as the most common form of online abuse, with 70% of respondents reporting incidents.
European Report Praises Austria’s Progress on Violence Against Women
The Council of Europe’s GREVIO expert committee praised Austrian authorities for tackling violence against women but called for further action.
Menopause Symptoms Affect Work for Most Women in Austria
More than two-thirds of women going through menopause in Austria say their symptoms affect their work, according to a recent survey.
Study: 12% of Young Women in Austria Suffer Partner Violence
Around 12% of women in Austria aged 15-19 have faced physical or sexual violence from a male partner at least once in their lives.