Fourth Round of Railway Wage Talks Begins
The vida union and employers meet Tuesday to negotiate a 3.9 percent wage increase and a 38.5-hour work week for 55,000 railway workers.
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Schwarzenegger Hides Surprise Bags in Vienna
Arnold Schwarzenegger launches a scavenger hunt in Vienna to promote his new film and environmental campaign ahead of its December premiere.
Immigrants Vital to Austrian Pension System
The Chamber of Labour reports that workers with immigration backgrounds contributed twelve billion euros to Austria's pensions in 2025.
Austria to Raise NoVA Car Tax and Vignette Costs
New tax hikes and a shift to digital-only highway vignettes will increase costs for Austrian drivers starting in early 2027.
New FinanzOnline Rules Phase Out Classic Logins
Starting January 2027, FinanzOnline will require ID Austria for access, with mandatory two-factor authentication beginning October 2025.
Government to Waive Green Electricity Rate in 2027
A planned suspension of renewable energy subsidies aims to save average households 53 euros annually starting in 2027.
Lower Austria to Close 64 Asylum Accommodations
Deputy Governor Udo Landbauer announces the closure of 18 percent of the province's asylum facilities to reduce costs and attractiveness.
AK Vienna Tests Third-Party ATMs for Fees
A study by Arbeiterkammer Wien reveals IC Cash withdrawal fees and criticizes poor labeling and transparency among third-party ATM providers.
EU Ministers to Discuss Major Tobacco Tax Reform
EU finance ministers meet today to debate a proposal lowering personal cigarette and e-liquid limits to regulate cross-border trade.
Austria Approves 2027-2028 Double Budget Plan
The OVP/SPO/Neos coalition passes a two-year budget and austerity package to meet EU deficit targets before the 2029 national election.
Placebo Postpones Munich and Vienna Concerts
Placebo rescheduled their upcoming shows after frontman Brian was diagnosed with acute laryngitis following a medical emergency.
Vienna's Salztorbrücke to Close for Motorists
Starting November 10, Vienna will ban motorized traffic on the Salztorbrücke due to safety concerns regarding the 1961 bridge structure.
Karner Rejects Early Labor Access for Migrants
Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner opposes Tyrol Governor Anton Mattle's proposal to grant asylum seekers immediate work rights.
Austria Records 1,008 Heat-Related Deaths in 2026
Austria's hottest summer on record led to a peak of 1,008 heat-related fatalities between June and September 2026, health officials say.
Austria to Launch New Integration Law in 2027
Austria introduces the Integration Obligation Act to cut high unemployment among migrants through mandatory work and language requirements.
Lower Austria Leads Nation in Energy Provider Switches
Over 78,000 Lower Austrian customers switched energy suppliers through September 2026, outpacing all other regions amid rising prices.
EU Battery Fires Cause €2.66 Billion in Damage
Waste management leaders call for a battery deposit system as EU facility fires surged 27 percent to nearly 11,000 cases during 2025.
Austria Faces Fines Over Delayed EU Sanctions Law
The Austrian government missed a deadline to implement EU sanctions directives, risking millions in fines amid internal political disputes.
Black Plastic Packaging Faces Recycling Hurdles
Current sorting technology and high costs hinder black plastic recycling despite new EU regulations aimed at reducing packaging waste.
Austrian Christmas House Aims for World Record
The Gollnhuber family seeks a world record in Bad Tatzmannsdorf with a massive display of 776,716 lights to benefit local charities.