Austria Reports Record 1.57 Million Firearms
- Registered firearms in Austria rose by 38,000 this year despite stricter laws and new age limits introduced after the 2025 Graz shooting.
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Graz City Council to Hold Special Budget Session
- Opposition parties force a special session on September 17 to address the city's financial crisis and proposed austerity measures.
BORG Dreierschützengasse Reopens After Renovation
- The Graz school resumes classes following a three-million-euro redesign of its premises and the creation of a new memorial space.
Austrian Police Warn of Major Online Fraud Cases
- Authorities in Styria report losses of nearly 500,000 euros after victims were targeted by scammers posing as pilots and doctors.
Graz Implements Immediate Budget and Order Freeze
- Finance Councillor Manfred Eber has suspended new subsidies and halved annual investments to address a liquidity deficit in Graz.
AVL List Cuts 180 More Jobs at Graz Headquarters
- The automotive powertrain specialist is reducing its Graz workforce by 180 positions across engineering, technology, and administration.
Judith Schwentner Re-elected as Graz Vice Mayor
- Green Party politician Judith Schwentner secured a majority in the fourth round of voting after the ÖVP candidate failed three times.