Vienna Church Resignations Rise Amid Online Scam
Over 74,000 members have left the Vienna Catholic Church since 2021 as officials warn of a costly third-party resignation website scam.
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Vienna Steps Up Fines for Transit Rule Breakers
Wiener Linien intensifies enforcement of 50 Euro penalties for noise and eating as part of its ongoing public transport behavior campaign.
Vienna to Build Memorial for Guest Workers
Vienna will honor labor migrants with a new memorial in the Favoriten district by 2030, funded through public donations and fundraising.
Vienna to End Omadienst Childcare Subsidies
The City of Vienna will cut annual funding for the Omadienst grandmother childcare service in 2027 to prioritize kindergarten reforms.
Vienna Starts First Low Traffic Grätzl in Meidling
Construction begins on a new traffic-calmed zone in Meidling featuring pedestrian areas and diagonal filters to reduce through traffic.
Vienna Cuts Funding for Mobile Awareness Teams
The City of Vienna will end financial support for mobile safety teams in 2027, leading to job losses despite rising reports of violence.
Austria to Deport Foreign Inmates Under New Law
The 'Haft in der Heimat' regulation takes effect Sunday, allowing for the deportation of foreign offenders to ease prison overcrowding.
Vienna Expands Winter Support for the Homeless
The Fonds Soziales Wien adds 1,000 shelter spots and new facilities to protect vulnerable residents during the upcoming cold season.
Austria Sets Strict Family Reunification Limits
The Austrian Ministry of the Interior has announced a new annual quota limiting family reunification to 314 people for 2026 and 2027.
Westbahn Launches Spittal-Vienna Direct Service
Starting December 13, Westbahn will operate three daily direct trains between Spittal an der Drau and Vienna with stops across Carinthia.