Metal Objects Found in Austrian Halloween Candy
The Austrian Federal Criminal Police Office warns parents to check sweets after nails and needles were discovered in multiple districts.
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Austrian Governors Call to Abolish Flight Tax
Seven of Austria's nine state governors have proposed ending the flight ticket tax to support the domestic aviation industry and airport jobs.
AMS to Repay €135 Million to 250,000 Unemployed
The Austrian Administrative Court ruled that the AMS must refund benefits to 250,000 people following a calculation error on deductions.
Transformer Fire Causes Salzburg Power Outage
A fire at an Elsbethen transformer station on Monday cut power to thousands of households across Salzburg and the Tennengau region.
Amazon Austria Implements New Package Tax
Amazon customers in Austria now face a 2.40 Euro fee per order as a new statutory levy for large online platforms takes effect.
Lower Austria Reviews Emergency Care Reform Plan
State Councilor Eva Prischl has ordered a technical review of the planned emergency medical restructuring originally set for April 2027.
Lower Austria Closes Five More Asylum Shelters
Provincial Councilor Martin Antauer confirms the closure of five additional asylum facilities, bringing the regional total to eleven sites.
Austria Finalizes Sozialhilfe Neu Reform for 2027
The Austrian government has unveiled a social assistance overhaul introducing tiered payments, child benefit limits, and training bonuses.
Wiener Neustadt Sells 1,646 Municipal Apartments
The city of Wiener Neustadt has sold 1,646 housing units for 64.1 million euros to non-profits and private investors to reduce costs.
700 Jobs at Risk at Vienna General Hospital
A planned university austerity package threatens 700 positions and 24-hour operations at the Vienna General Hospital due to budget cuts.