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Shortly after 7:15 PM, excitement went up through the crowd gathered at the Sophienalpe in Vienna’s Penzing district.
This means that Austria continues to hold the second-best rating, the Ministry of Finance announced on Saturday.
Criticism was also raised over the 7.5-ton truck traffic limit on the Fernpass road, with exceptions rendering it ineffective.
The study highlights a shift in the long-standing trend, as the number of municipalities without local grocery stores had increased by over 6% between 2011
CO2 emissions from fossil fuel sources rose by 2.3% compared to 2021, a result largely attributed to increased traffic following the end of pandemic-related lockdowns.
The new collective agreement will take effect on November 1 and will be valid for one year.
The Archdiocese of Vienna announced on Friday that Pope Francis is expected to accept Schönborn’s resignation around his 80th birthday in late January 2025.
Currently, this solar storm is about 20% weaker than the one experienced in May this year.
The decline in the export rate, high energy costs, wage negotiations, and political inaction have exacerbated the crisis.
The cases often involve vehicles parked in empty spaces or abandoned supermarket car parks, leading to claims of hundreds of euros.
The criminals contact potential victims by phone and WhatsApp, urging them to transfer their savings to a fake bank account.
The case revolves around off-the-books funds from Telekom Austria that were allegedly used for illegal party financing.
The average refund is around €800, with the most common applications being for carpentry, painting, and gas and plumbing work.
The 2024 rankings saw Austria take the top spot, followed by Ireland in second place.
The University of Vienna has risen nine places from last year, placing it among the top 5% of universities worldwide.
The Austrian Post has been testing Sunday deliveries for "premium" customers in Vienna's 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th districts since last weekend.
Although around 21% of people in Austria are daily smokers, the Health Ministry is opposed to expanding smoke-free zones.
Salzburg ranked tenth among European airports for private jet landings last year, with 4,511 arrivals, while Klagenfurt saw 1,148 landings.
Almost 5% of all healthcare spending in Austria goes towards treating obesity and its related illnesses, which claim around 4,000 lives annually.
According to the study, 51% of respondents express satisfaction with the domestic healthcare system, while 15% are not at all satisfied.
The threat against the Vienna Regional Court for Criminal Matters follows days of similar alerts across the country.
Jürgen Klopp will advise Red Bull's teams on their playing philosophy, transfer strategy, and coaching development.
Fewer than 100 breeding pairs remain, with increased recreational activities and wetland drainage contributing to the species' decline.
The crews responded with 25 vehicles and 100 personnel, while 35 people were evacuated from the building on Ketzergasse.
Over the past year, household energy prices have fallen by 11.5%, easing overall inflation, with the steepest reductions in heating oil and fuels.
Alexander Van der Bellen has met leaders of all five parliamentary parties, but it’s still unclear whom he’ll trust to form a government.
The research involves 20 control centre staff handling two simulated video and audio emergency calls, made by 80 volunteer participants.
The latest bomb threats follow a series of similar alerts across the country last week, which targeted railway stations.
Researchers said individuals and businesses were affected, but timely investments in flood defences prevented worse losses.
Initial discussions on transforming the site, near Augarten park in Vienna’s 20th district, into a residential area began in the early 2000s.
NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger and Green Party head Werner Kogler are meeting the president at Hofburg Palace on Tuesday for talks.
The Christmas decoration subsidy will rise from 50% to 75% to support businesses during tough economic times.
Specific wage demands will be announced at the start of the negotiations, but this autumn's focus is on industries like trade and railways.
The trapped man appeared to be in good spirits after being rescued, as he had probably slept in the toilet container.
Around 3,400 companies in Vienna now offer apprenticeship, with the city council training about 600 apprentices in over 20 professions.
The first to meet with Alexander Van der Bellen is Austrian Chancellor and ÖVP leader Karl Nehammer, followed by SPÖ leader Andreas Babler.
In line with the motto "Out of the Asphalt," a 12,000-square-meter parking lot between the Wienzeilen will become an attractive space with extensive greenery and
In Austria, 50 percent of the population wears glasses. Cataract surgery is the most common outpatient procedure in the country.
This option has been deemed "technically, professionally, and practically unfeasible," and the timeframe for such a change has already passed.
While OeMAG has raised its payment rates, some individual electricity companies and energy communities are also willing to pay a bit more for PV electricity.
AT-Alert is a supplement to the nationwide siren warning system. Authorities can send regional or nationwide warnings through mobile network operators.
On Friday, Kickl was the first party leader to meet with the Federal President following the National Council election.
A Linz school was evacuated Friday after an anonymous bomb threat, during a week of similar threats across Austria's railway stations.
The decline has persisted for a decade but accelerated in the last two years, particularly affecting footwear, electronics, furniture, and clothing.
A train is punctual if it arrives within five minutes and 29 seconds late; delays of five minutes and 30 seconds or more, cancellations, and
Austrian food exports rose by 7.2% to 5.3 million tonnes, while imports grew by 13.2% to 5.5 million tonnes in the first half of the
The stated aim of the protest was to send a clear message before coalition negotiations, urging against FPÖ involvement in government.
Police believe the same individual is behind all the incidents and could face a multi-year prison sentence if identified.
Sustainability and Europe’s role in space security were key topics at this year’s ESPI autumn conference in Vienna.
The firm argues that the controls breach the Schengen Agreement and is demanding 19 cents in compensation for a detour taken by the lawyers.
Around 82% of doctors, nurses, and physiotherapists in Austria identify as having suffered trauma due to unforeseen incidents, medical errors, or harm to patients.
Despite protective measures, the U-Bahn construction site at Pilgramgasse filled with 19,000 cubic metres of water, destroying machinery and vehicles.
Alexander Van der Bellen had earlier hinted that he might not automatically give Herbert Kickl the job, even if the FPÖ won.
The payout follows an out-of-court settlement regarding the installation of emissions-cheating devices in Volkswagen vehicles.
In May and June 2024, AGES received reports from several individuals who had found these ticks in their cars after returning from Croatia.
September 2024 has officially become the wettest on record in Austria, with more than twice the usual amount of rainfall.
Compared to the same month last year, the number of unemployed and training participants rose by 10.6% (33,905 people), pushing the unemployment rate up by
Speaking to journalists, the Austrian Chancellor stated that it is customary for the election winner to lead exploratory talks on forming a coalition.
The nationwide disaster warning system AT-Alert will be trialled across the country for the first time on Saturday.
The assessment of the situation has "not changed," and Austria will not undertake any unilateral actions, the Defence Ministry has said.
Salzburg has enforced a similar law since 1st June, and Upper Austria and Tyrol have long had explicit bans on nicotine pouches.
The study shows that 38% of people in Austria frequently buy meat on special offer and often purchase more than planned (20%).
As Vienna’s children’s museum Zoom marks its 30th anniversary, director Andrea Zsutty reflects on how art and play can unite communities and reshape cultural institutions.
From January to June, the customs service dogs undertook more than 600 missions, resulting in over 550 arrests.
Austria's economy shrank more sharply than expected in 2023, with the construction industry and retail sector showing the largest declines.
The FPÖ victory has sparked mixed reactions from political and cultural figures across Europe, from praise to condemnation.
Many teenagers are moving away from traditional learning, using English as a supplementary language instead of memorising vocabulary and grammar.
Preliminary results show the SPÖ winning 29.8% of the vote in the Austrian capital, significantly ahead of their national performance (21%).
This is what the Freedom Party (FPÖ), the winner of Austria's parliamentary elections, stands for in immigration, economy, and social policy.
Early projections suggest the FPÖ has claimed victory in the country's parliamentary elections, a result likely to send shockwaves through Austria and beyond.
Two of the six sturgeon species are already extinct in the Danube, and the project aims to release 1.6 million juvenile fish into the wild
Austrians head to the polls today in closely contested parliamentary elections, with the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) likely to win for the first time.
Find out about waste categories, deposit rules (Pfand), and where to recycle hazardous items like batteries and electronics.
The returns are part of efforts to compensate victims of Nazi art theft following the Anschluss and the seizure of works from Jewish artists and
Heller, renowned as a songwriter, poet and actor, has previously worked on notable park projects in Marrakech and in Italy.
The pilot scheme is aimed at premium mail order customers and will start in four districts of Vienna: the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th.
The 8,000 square metre building contained various businesses, including a children’s trampoline park scheduled to open on Friday.
The proposed refugee camp had sparked protests in the town and a strong response from Austrian officials.
The historic 4,500-square-metre space dates back to the 17th century and is currently managed by the Ministry of Science.
Some 30% follow specific health influencers, with increasing attention paid to content related to mental health.
Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob accepted her resignation on Thursday evening, as announced on the Slovenian government's X account.
While 82% of office employees were regularly working from home in 2022, this number has dropped to 65% in 2024.
In 2023, the average life expectancy for women in Austria was 84.2 years, while men had a life expectancy of 79.4 years.
The event, which allows individuals without Austrian citizenship to symbolically participate in national elections, saw a surge in engagement from across the country.
He highlighted that the FPÖ shares similar stances with the ÖVP on issues like security and economic policies.
More than half of Austrian men and women aged 75 to 84 are participating in the digital world, according to a study conducted from April
Austria’s Minister of Agriculture, Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP), has been a vocal supporter of this move, emphasizing that the wolf population in Europe is no longer
Steinhart had faced serious accusations from his critics, including breach of trust, favoritism, defamation, and fraud.
The center, operated by a consortium led by Impact Hub Education, aims to provide a collaborative space for educational professionals to share, develop, and implement
The number of companies going bankrupt is expected to increase by around 25%, with nearly 4,900 businesses predicted to file for insolvency.
The camp is being constructed outside the town of Vitnyéd, 15 kilometers from the border.
The plan will be implemented over the next six years, from 2024 to 2030, across all districts of Vienna.
Austria leads the DACH region (German-speaking countries), leaving Switzerland in the 6th place and Germany in the 20th.
According to Raiffeisen Research, domestic real estate (both new and used) has become an average of 5 percent cheaper since the third quarter of 2022.
The damage amounts to hundreds of millions of euros, as Judith Engel, chairwoman of ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG, stated at a press conference at Tullnerfeld station.
With the nationwide program "Housing First," 2,500 affected individuals will receive their own apartments over the next two years.
Many of Vienna's flood protection measures, including Danube Island and the New Danube, date back to the 1970s.
The compensation rate for flood victims will increase from 20% to at least 50%, with up to 80% in hardship cases.
According to the AK Price Monitor, penne pasta and flour are among the products that have seen the steepest rises, around 90%, while tea butter
The new rules apply to all livestock transport, including cattle, calves, pigs, sheep, and goats, requiring regular feeding, constant water access, and temperature control.
The 52-year-old man is the prime suspect in the break-in at a garden allotment in Vienna’s Floridsdorf district.
Around 13,000 people joined a Fridays for Future march in Vienna, urging parties in this month's elections to strengthen climate plans.
Passenger shipping on the Danube will resume this weekend following severe weather and flooding that stopped all services.
In a worst-case scenario, the total could exceed €1 billion, insurers warned, with efforts now focused on ensuring a swift claims process.
People in Austria travel an average of 2,160 kilometres per year on trains, trams and U-Bahn services – more than double the EU average.
With Austria’s own disaster fund standing at €1 billion, the EU contribution brings the total available for aid to €1.5 billion.
The initiative offers educational and counselling services, with over 1,000 spots to support job market integration.
The 33-year-old woman’s appeal was denied, upholding her 20-year sentence for confining and tormenting her twelve-year-old son in a dog cage.
Seventeen people were detained in Tyrol, with two more arrests in Styria and Croatia, and the drugs are estimated to be worth €4.5 million.
Despite recent high inflation, the price has remained unchanged since the modern Jahreskarte was introduced in 2012, at €365.
The two teenagers are believed to have robbed five tobacconists and two petrol stations between 18 March and 19 April 2024.
Vienna, home to 600 hectares of urban vineyards, hosts an annual event offering visitors a weekend to explore its wine culture.
Over 85,000 people left the Roman Catholic Church in Austria in 2023, though income from contributions slightly increased.
Austrian households increased fresh food purchases by over 3% in the first half of 2024 compared to the previous year.
Services on the Vienna-Linz and Vienna-Salzburg routes, which were affected by flooding and mudslides following the weekend's storms, resumed on Wednesday morning.
Vienna's U2, U3, U4 and U6 U-Bahn lines resume normal service on Wednesday following several days of disruption caused by severe weather and flooding over
The weekend's storms and flooding have had a significant impact on wildlife, with swallows particularly hard hit.
A Vienna police officer was forced to shoot at the tyres of a speeding car on Monday evening after the driver attempted to flee a
The affected employees will have the chance to apply for roles at Adidas sites in Herzogenaurach, Amsterdam and Zaragoza.
While clean-up efforts have already begun in Vienna and Lower Austria, public transport in both regions remains disrupted due to flooding caused by severe storms
Under the scheme, 50% of the repair costs can be reimbursed, and a service or maintenance check may be subsidised by up to €30.
Graz’s first petrol pump was opened in Jakominiplatz 100 years ago by former racing driver Heinrich Haas and cinema proprietor Karl Löffler.
The suspect allegedly shot his girlfriend with a bow and arrow in Graz on Sunday morning, leaving her with life-threatening injuries.
Passengers are advised to use unaffected lines for their journeys, as it remains unclear when normal services will resume.
This also applies to pupils unable to attend due to road closures or unsafe routes caused by storm damage.
The platform is aimed at easing budget pressures on independent theatre companies by cutting the costs of costume procurement and storage.
Gewista, the company managing advertising spaces, says it has responded to around 1,000 incidents of vandalised election posters.
Service on Vienna's U-Bahn lines U2, U3, U4 and U6 has been partially suspended due to continuous heavy rain, with some areas in western Vienna
Yang Yang and Yuan Yuan will now spend the rest of their lives in a facility in China that specialises in caring for elderly pandas.
Vienna faced steady rain and strong winds on Friday, with heavier downpours and storm gusts up to 90 km/h expected on Saturday, particularly in the
The decision makes Wien Energie the first Austrian energy provider to explicitly move away from Russian gas supplies.
According to OeNB economists, the downward revision is due to a weaker historical GDP trend and the decline in the second quarter of 2024.
Vienna Airport has filed a lawsuit against twelve climate activists from the group Last Generation, seeking €36,000 in damages for disruptions caused on July 24
An overview of the election programs of the parties ahead of the national parliamentary elections on September 29.
The Austrian motorway authority, Asfinag, stated that teams along the Tauern region, Brenner Motorway, and Arlberg Expressway are on standby, fully prepared with salt supplies
Sustainability and Saving Books, movies, and clothing are particularly popular secondhand purchases. Additionally, toys and furniture are also favored secondhand items.
Half of the Austrian population is worried about affording housing in the future, with 62% of those under 30 expressing particular concern.
Officials say that 46 Viennese schools already have solar panels, with ten more systems to be added by the end of the year.
The plan is to encourage doctors to take over these clinics in the long run and make them permanent.
The young birds, covered in grey feathers and hiding under their parents' wings, will soon leave the nest to gather in small nurseries.
The Council of Europe’s GREVIO expert committee praised Austrian authorities for tackling violence against women but called for further action.
The oldest teachers are primarily found in upper secondary schools and vocational institutions, in line with the OECD average.
Die Tafel was founded in 1999 by students at the Social Academy and has since supplied 20 million meals to people in poverty.
The new centre is set to open in the 21st district by the end of the year, and will accommodate up to 600 patients.
The most common issues are separation and divorce, followed by mental health concerns and financial difficulties.
The report noted that while the previous crisis, in the early 2000s, lasted longer, the decline in production at that time was much smaller.
More than two million people visited the pools this summer, with July likely being the strongest month, according to city officials.
Temperatures across Austria will drop by 10C or more this week, following the country’s second hottest summer on record.
Michael Ludwig plans to introduce Vienna's own climate protection legislation by the end of the year, following the federal government's failure to act.
The new school year will see 656,000 pupils, including around 55,500 primary school newcomers starting their very first day.
When emergency services arrived, the man was hanging dangerously from the window of his second-floor flat and had to jump onto an air cushion.
According to authorities, individuals may begin receiving messages from the new AT-Alert population warning system as part of a trial phase.
According to the APA/OGM Trust Index, the current government has experienced a record-breaking drop in trust since an initial upswing in 2020.
The drugs were hidden in the seat and backrest of an electric wheelchair belonging to a 39-year-old Venezuelan national.
The event is inspired by Quer durch Wien (Across Vienna), a popular swimming competition held in the canal between 1912 and 1938.
The campaign runs on September 7 and from September 20 to 24, coinciding with the annual Rupertikirtag festival, honouring Salzburg's patron saint, St. Rupert.
The Danube Canal bridge lights and City Hall façade lighting will be turned off to support the initiative, which started in Germany in 2020.
The perpetrators convinced the couple, both aged 83, to hand over the money as an alleged deposit for their daughter-in-law.
According to a recent study, around 600,000 people in Austria say they feel lonely more than half of the time.
According to VOR, there are now over 62,000 VOR KlimaTickets in circulation, marking a 9.5% increase in sales.
Along with the arrests, 25 alleged perpetrators were identified after armed clashes between Syrian and Chechen youths in Vienna.
The 18-year-old man of Bosnian descent was known to Austrian authorities but was not classified as a high-risk threat.
The pupils are divided into small groups to investigate questions such as what defines a liberal democracy and the role parliament plays.
More than two-thirds of women going through menopause in Austria say their symptoms affect their work, according to a recent survey.
Investigators revealed that the woman died from blunt force trauma to the head, but it remains unclear whether any valuables were stolen.
Vienna's team currently holds the European title after winning the 2023 European Tram Driver Championship.
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's economy has recorded a fifth consecutive quarter of decline due to ongoing weaknesses in the industrial sector and wholesale trade.
The Anti-Violence Project StoP - Districts Without Partner Violence has 32 locations in Austria, including 11 in Vienna.
The measures include creating more educational places for immigrant teenagers and increasing support for companies offering apprenticeships.
While Chancellor Karl Nehammer acknowledged that there are "reasonable voices" within the FPÖ, SPÖ leader Andreas Babler ruled out any collaboration with the far-right party.
Their latest report highlights that individuals overestimating their financial abilities is the most common cause of these financial failures.
Three men are on trial: two from the Netherlands and one from Bulgaria. They have admitted to some of the charges.
According to data released by the Ministry of Labor on Monday, the number of unemployed individuals and AMS training participants has risen by 31,497 compared
Among them are more than 42,000 first graders who will be stepping into a classroom for the very first time.
The data reveals that 814 suspensions were recorded in the 2022/23 school year, while the 2023/24 school year saw a reduction to 756 suspensions.
The construction industry has a special heat regulation, as widely reported. This allows companies to release workers from duty when temperatures reach 32.5 degrees Celsius.
Fortunately, firefighters managed to save the home just in time, according to reports from the police and fire department.
“Pass Egal” (Passport Irrelevant) allows approximately 1.5 million non-Austrian citizens of voting age to cast a ballot symbolically for the September 29 elections.
The report aims to tackle the taboo and the lack of official data on menstruation, endometriosis and menopause.
In July, inflation was 2.9%, with August prices estimated to have fallen by 0.2%, partly due to lower fuel and heating oil costs.
Unknown perpetrators are being investigated on suspicion of burglary, serious property damage and disturbing the peace of the dead.
Peter Vorhofer was appointed to the position by Austria's ÖVP-Green coalition government earlier this month.
Spending on in-game transactions in Austria has jumped 771% since 2014, while the bicycle market grew by 415%.
The S-Bahn between Vienna Praterstern and Floridsdorf, and from Bad Vöslau to Leobersdorf, reopens next week.
The agency tipped off Austria about four individuals linked to the Islamic State, who were planning an attack.
Although many in Austria aim to shop for regional and organic products, 47% admit their behaviour doesn’t align.
The station received high praise for its bright, welcoming building and easy access, but some complaints were made about cleanliness.
The FPÖ argues that the comparison is "unfounded" and that the video, produced by the platform Demokratie Österreich, trivialises Nazism.
A drug handover in the Wiedner Gürtel area earlier this month led to the seizure of drugs in the suspects' flats.
The news follows RB Salzburg's 1-1 draw with Dynamo Kyiv in the play-off on Tuesday and Sturm Graz's win of the Austrian championship in May.
The City of Vienna is set to revise its noise regulations for concert venues, allowing open-air music events to continue until 11pm.
The group appears to be affiliated with the Tyre Extinguishers movement, which has claimed responsibility for deflating car tyres in Vienna before.
Parents in Austria spend an average of €2,223 a year on their child's education, according to a study by the Chamber of Labour (AK).
The masked gunman entered the bank just before 11am, demanded cash, and fled the scene, prompting a police manhunt.
Temperatures exceeding 30C are set to make a return to Austria this week as the summer's final heatwave takes hold.
The indoor swimming pool in Vienna’s 21st district is part of a broader plan to construct five new indoor pools across the city by 2030.
Karl Nehammer has unveiled plans to lower the basic tax rate from 20% to 15% and abolish the 48% tax bracket for higher earners.
The 18-17 victory over Serbia in Vienna's Prater on Sunday is Austria's first ever European gold in the sport.
The call for stricter rules on security staff came after an alleged terrorist plan was stopped at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.
The right-wing Freedom Party (FPÖ) remains ahead in the polls as Austria's parliamentary elections approach on 29 September, followed by the People's Party (ÖVP) and
The area between the Brauhausbrücke and Zufferbrücke bridges will be transformed into a green and recreational oasis.
According to the Education Ministry, only 30.9% of children in Austria attended a school offering full-day care in the last school year.
Officials have already reported 9,972 cases of pertussis this year, compared to 2,791 for the whole of last year.
The map depicts Wiener Netze's extensive network spanning 29,500 kilometres of electricity, gas, district heating and fibre optic cables.
Approximately one million Austrian citizens exhibit problematic drinking behaviour, with around 370,000 being considered alcoholics.
Part of the City of Vienna's 'Shade Offensive', external blinds, shutters and jalousies are subsidized at €1,500 per household.
The ship was forced to swerve to avoid an obstacle shortly after departing from its mooring at Schwedenplatz on the Danube Canal.
The 23-year-old man has been sentenced to two years for fleeing a checkpoint, running red lights and driving at pedestrians and a police car.
Shops in the city have seen nearly €1.5 billion less in turnover compared to the same period last year.
Klaus Luger stepped down after admitting he helped his preferred candidate secure a high-profile cultural role in the city.
As the new school year approaches in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland, around 100 teaching positions remain unfilled across Austria
A Carinthian man is suspected of carrying out a large-scale fraud involving tickets for Coldplay's concerts in Austria.
The Austrian Federal Forests (ÖBf) have acquired a 7,300-square-meter area in Schörfling am Attersee (Vöcklabruck district) from the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) to establish a
The suspect was arrested in his home country the following month under a European arrest warrant issued by the Korneuburg Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Unlike other birds, King Penguins do not build nests; instead, they incubate their eggs for about 55 days by keeping them in a brood pouch
The findings from the Environmental Agency reveal a significant overall improvement, surpassing earlier estimates from March.
This increase is largely driven by the descendants of victims of the Nazi regime, who make up approximately 37 percent of all new citizens.
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.
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
Austria experienced a significant decline in the number of companies offering apprenticeships in 2023, hitting a new long-term low of 27,083 businesses.
The Hallstätter Glacier, the largest glacier in the mountain range in the Northern Limestone Alps (shared between Austria and Bavaria), is beyond saving, even in
The initiative aims to ease the financial burden on families and ensure all students can participate in school trips, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
In July 2024, Vienna Airport recorded its highest monthly passenger volume in history, with over 3.3 million travelers passing through its gates
A 40 sq m household will face an additional monthly cost of €1.35, while a 90 sq m household will see an increase of €3.11.
Dog registration and microchipping are compulsory, and failing to comply could result in a fine of up to €7,500.
Scooters must be folded at all times, and riding a scooter on a station platform will result in a €50 fine.
Austrian gas storage levels stand at a robust 90.32%, with similar levels observed in Italy, Slovakia and Germany.
Coldplay are set to play four sold-out shows at the same venue where US megastar Taylor Swift was scheduled to perform.
The maximum amount is €900 for electric transport bikes and €500 for electric folding bikes; businesses and municipalities can also apply.
Previously, individuals could apply for marriage from the age of 16 with parental consent, provided a court declared them capable of marriage.
Wahlkabine.at helps voters determine their preferred party by asking 25 questions curated by a team of journalists and scientists.
According to ORF, only 49 of the 85 medical study places allocated for this scheme will be filled this winter semester.
This year's basic amount is €145. Depending on one's location, payment levels vary between €145, €195, €245 and €290.
With a vast collection of over 2.5 million items, the Österreichische Mediathek plays a crucial role in preserving Austria's cultural and historical heritage.
High temperatures and abundant rainfall in May and June created ideal conditions for ragweed growth, raising concerns for allergy sufferers.
The event will run until 30 August, and will focus on issues such as climate, economy and finance, security and democracy.
In primary schools, courses focus on German, maths and general studies, while secondary schools cover German, maths and English.
Some 110 litres of rain per square metre fell in the area, the highest summer figure in the 152-year history of recorded measurements.
The final night of the multi-day event in the Lower Austrian capital will feature performances from Peter Fox, Yung Hurn, Sido and Camo & Krooked.
The average air temperature in Austria for 2024 is already 3.8 degrees Celsius above the annual average for the period 1961-1990.
The district of Hollabrunn was the hardest hit, with several roads closed and water levels rising up to a metre in some areas.
An ENT specialist attributes the rise in bathing otitis to more people swimming, sweating in the intense heat and using in-ear headphones.
According to the OeNB, wages in the private sector will slow down this year, but salary increases in the public sector will remain high.
The court’s review highlights issues with subsidiary protection, official coordination and the outdated information system.
The new Covid vaccine became available in Austria in mid-July, but so far, few general practitioners in Vienna have appointments available.
Cancer is the most feared illness among people in Austria, followed by stroke and heart attack, with Alzheimer’s slipping to fourth place.
RBI has faced mounting pressure from the EU and US over its dealings in Russia as the Kremlin continues its invasion of Ukraine.
The villa, a masterpiece of Austrian modernism built by design pioneer Josef Frank, will be open to visitors in the future.
The Leopolds built a collection featuring the world's largest set of Egon Schiele works, alongside notable pieces by Klimt and Kokoschka.
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.
Egisto Ott stands accused of abuse of office and faces up to three years in prison for allegedly trading sensitive information.
The train was carrying approximately 260 passengers at the time of the incident. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
Austrian housing prices are on the decline, especially in Vienna, while demand for rental properties is rising due to limited financing options.
Hallstatt and Gosau Lakes in Upper Austria see the biggest growth in hashtag presence, according to a new analysis.
ÖGK and employees of the Vamed Group are rallying against the proposed sale of Vamed’s rehabilitation clinics to a French private equity firm..
In an interview with APA, Karner remarked, "This could have been done earlier and was also necessary," emphasizing that the proposal has been under consideration
One of the most serious incidents occurred on the Mittenwald railway line, where a train carrying 40 passengers became stranded after a landslide blocked its
Renewable energy already accounted for 87.6% of the country’s domestic electricity production in 2023, according to the Ministry of Energy.
The accused used fabricated stories to persuade the man to give her money and also accessed his and his wife's bank accounts.
The suspension will now continue until August 21 and will affect flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran, Erbil and Amman.
Lugner was known for bringing high-profile celebrity guests to the annual Opera Ball and for his attempts to win the Austrian presidency.
Municipal housing and older buildings help keep the average rent down to €10.50 per sq m, though prices for new rentals are higher.
Around 22,500 people in Austria received HPV vaccinations in July, a significant increase from 7,500 the previous year.
The trio – Romanian nationals aged 29, 31 and 41 – targeted detached houses and caused a total of €200,000 in damages.
There are just 17 women compared to 92 men in the organisation’s rescue service, with a similar situation in Vienna's city-run rescue service.
The water quality has been rated "excellent" at seven of the nine locations on the New Danube and five of the seven areas on the
The Albertina, MAK and mumok are leading the charge among Vienna’s museums in offering free entry to Taylor Swift ticket holders.
The Vienna Higher Regional Court has upheld an appeal by the Republic of Austria, rejecting the restructuring plan of the collapsed developer Signa in Austria’s
Valentin Bontus was crowned Olympic champion in kitesurfing on Friday in Marseille.
Preparations for the Frequency Festival, which will take place from August 14 to 17 in St. Pölten, are in full swing.
The shooting occurred on the hospital's neurology ward on Thursday afternoon, with the perpetrator reportedly shooting himself afterwards.
Authorities say the suspect intended for the attack to take place on either Thursday or Friday, using explosives and bladed weapons.
The peace declaration stresses that the violence was not driven by ethnic factors but rather by personal disputes among young people.
Vienna's public kindergartens face a shortage of 717 specialized staff, while the city's largest private nursery provider has 200 vacancies.
Technical problems and inflation have delayed the construction of the U2 extension to 2030, instead of the initially planned 2028.
On Thursday, Taylor Swift was scheduled to give the first of her three consecutive sold-out concerts at the Ernst Happel Stadium.
After continuing to prank the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) by fraudulently obtaining hotel stays and taking control of an ÖBB train engine to impersonate train
This marks a six percent increase compared to the same period last year.
This means each person sent about 29 chat messages every day.
The police were called to the scene at around 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday after the man began throwing items from his apartment window onto the
Among those who remain in Vienna, nearly two-thirds prioritize meeting up with friends and family, and more than half indulge in "food and culinary delights."
These announcements follow the company's recent weak sales figures attributed to delayed deliveries, prompting a narrowing of its sales forecast.
The findings show that 14% of children attend paid tutoring sessions, with parents spending an average of €290.
In one of their final actions, activists spilled paint and glued themselves to the floor at Vienna Airport, leading to multiple arrests.
There are currently 1,069 parcel boxes in the city (compared to 688 a year ago), featuring a total of 77,272 compartments.
While not everyone who applies is accepted, the acceptance rate has improved significantly due to relaxed criteria, including allowing visible tattoos.
On 29 September, the ballot will feature four smaller parties along with the five parties currently in parliament.
The incident occurred when the 39-year-old driver noticed smoke coming from the engine and promptly stopped the car in an emergency bay.
Measuring 2-3 centimetres and moving in processions from tree to tree, the caterpillars' toxic hairs can cause severe allergic reactions in humans.
Funding for this initiative was increased in May, with the maximum subsidy set at €10,000 for façade greening and €30,000 for green roofs.
Police hotlines cater to emergencies such as robberies, thefts, noise disturbances, traffic accidents and medical emergencies.
The investigations primarily targeted telecommunications, real estate, and construction companies and entities operating in the red-light district.
The FPÖ and ÖVP criticize the payments as excessive, while Social Minister Johannes Rauch defends the current system, calling for a "new minimum income."
Around 27% of people in Austria have at least one tattoo, up 8% since the first survey on the topic was conducted in 2013.
According to the survey, 14% of Austrian drivers admit to using their mobile phone while driving without a hands-free device.
Over the past year, 150 establishments in Austria, including restaurants, shops and public spaces, have received a breastfeeding-friendly label.
The nursery grows species like field maple, hackberry and white ash, which are then relocated to their final destination.
So far, seven parties have been confirmed, but several smaller parties are still scrambling to gather the necessary support.
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