New Car Confiscation Rules Cut Speeding Deaths by 50%
Since March 1, Austrian police have had the power to seize the cars of speeding drivers, and authorities believe it has a deterrent effect.
One in Five Children in Austria at Risk of Poverty
The EU average in 2023 was 24.8%, placing Austria squarely in the middle, with the highest rates reported in Romania, Spain and Bulgaria.
Survey: 85% of People in Austria Prioritise Waste Separation
The survey also showed that older respondents are better at recycling, with 92% of those aged 60 to 78 disposing of waste correctly.
Vienna Stops Thousands of Evictions
The ‘Housing Security Plus’ scheme, introduced in 2023 to help tenants at risk of losing their homes, will run until the end of this year.
Austria Launches Fund for New Filmmakers
A total of €2.8 million will be made available in funding, with contributions from the federal government and the City of Vienna.
Vienna Mayor Calls for More Police After Recent Incidents
Michael Ludwig acknowledges Vienna’s overall safety but stresses the need for a robust response to recent armed confrontations.
Vienna to Get New Park
The park will be established within the Auf der Schmelz allotment garden association in Vienna’s 15th district, one of the less green districts in the city.
Half of Austrians Save Their Holiday Bonuses
In addition to travel, holiday pay is used for everyday essentials like groceries or household items, as well as for larger purchases such as cars or furniture.
One in Five School Children in Austria Lack Austrian Citizenship
Vienna leads with 77,200 foreign school-age children, followed by Salzburg, Vorarlberg und Upper Austria.
Job Vacancies in Austria Rise by 8.5%
“More jobs are currently being advertised than at the end of 2023. By far the most job offers were in the service sector.”
