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Psychologists Demand Action on Rising Loneliness Crisis

According to a recent study, around 600,000 people in Austria say they feel lonely more than half of the time.

Hot Summer Nights Disrupt Sleep for Nearly 70% of People in Austria

Men are particularly affected, with 60.1% reporting that high temperatures disrupt their sleep, while women are more likely to be disturbed by worries and overthinking.

Austria to Open 17 New Anti-Domestic Violence Centres

The Anti-Violence Project StoP – Districts Without Partner Violence has 32 locations in Austria, including 11 in Vienna.

Gap Between Organic Shopping Intentions and Habits in Austria

Although many in Austria aim to shop for regional and organic products, 47% admit their behaviour doesn’t align.

Naturalizations in Austria Up 66% in First Half of 2024

This increase is largely driven by the descendants of victims of the Nazi regime, who make up approximately 37 percent of all new citizens.

Austrians Struggle With Phone Dependency, Study Reveals

While 35% of Austrian respondents check their emails on the toilet, about 1/4 of Austrians use their phones in the bathroom to play games.

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.