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What the EU’s new anti-smoking plan could mean for Austria
WEB7 hours ago — The country is also not likely to do so. Austria was one of the latest countries in the EU to introduce an indoor smoking ban - in 2019 after much internal debate. The party currently leading the polls for the national elections, the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), has also historically been vehemently opposed to any measures to curb smoking.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
WEB15 hours ago — Austria is experiencing a sharp rise in sick leave due to flu-like infections, flu, and COVID-19, with over 72,000 people reporting sick last week, according to the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK). Of these, 8,505 were COVID-19 cases, with an increase expected in the coming weeks. Virologist Monika Redlberger-Fritz warned that COVID-19 ...
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
WEBAug 27, 2024 — The Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP) has announced plans to lower the initial tax rate from 20 to 15 per cent, abolish the 48 per cent tax bracket, and make overtime tax-free. These proposals were introduced by party leader Karl Nehammer, along with other ÖVP leaders. The measures are part of Nehammer’s “Austria Plan,” which also ...
Everything that changes about life in Austria in October 2024
WEB12 hours ago — Klimabonus payments finalised. Austrian residents eligible for the annual Klimabonus will receive their payments by the end of October. While most bank transfers were completed in September, postal deliveries are still being processed. This annual payment, part of Austria's eco-social tax reform, is designed to …
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
WEB1 day ago — Increased flood aid is expected, including EU support of 500 million euros for Austria in 2024. Over 82,000 volunteers have assisted in the recovery, with around 55,000 firefighters deployed. Major efforts are ongoing in Tulln, while over 1,000 damage reports have been filed in St. Pölten, where significant sewage issues persist.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
WEBAug 22, 2024 — Austria is experiencing a significant surge in whooping cough cases, primarily due to low vaccination rates. The Medical Association warns that this life-threatening infection poses a severe risk to infants, calling for free booster vaccinations against pertussis, diphtheria, tetanus, and polio. The number of …
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
WEB2 days ago — ÖBB's busiest route severely affected by floods, repairs to take months. ÖBB board member Judith Engel has called the recent flood damage in Lower Austria "the damage of the century", Die Presse reported. The new western railway line will remain closed for months, but a second track on the old line is expected to reopen by October 10th.
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
WEB3 days ago — The Klimaticket has surpassed 300,000 customers for the first time, with most users based in Vienna, according to the Climate Ministry. Klimaticket is Austria's nationwide ticket for unlimited public transport with yearly costs of €1,095. A recent customer survey reveals a positive shift in mobility habits: 62 per cent of ticket holders who ...
Today in Austria: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
WEBMar 8, 2024 — Women still unrepresented in municipal politics. Only one in four municipal council seats is occupied by a woman in Austria, and the proportion of women among mayors is only eleven percent, reported by Der Standard on Friday.. In Vienna, just before Women's Day on March 8th, the Association of Cities and the Chamber of Labour shared the second Gender Equality Index, an index that collects ...