Category: Austrian News

Postal service sets parcel record thanks to online shops and other factors The Austrian Post delivered an incredible 232 million shipments last year – every Austrian received the equivalent of around 25 parcels, and the boom is likely to continue … The domestic postal service set a new record in 2025: 232 million parcels were delivered in this country alone – an increase of 3.5 percent. This means that every Austrian between Lake Boden and Lake Neusiedl received more than 25 parcels delivered directly to their door. In December, postal…

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The new week brings everything your heart desires: a warm front is moving across Austria from the west, bringing sunshine, mild temperatures, and rain. But snow and fog are also on the way, and Geosphere Austria is warning of black ice. Light snow will fall in Vorarlberg and the Tyrolean Oberland in the early hours of the morning, spreading along the northern side of the Alps to the east as the day progresses. With rising temperatures, freezing rain threatens on the still frozen roads, especially north of the main Alpine…

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In some places, temperatures in Austria were well below freezing again today, Friday, January 9, 2026. The lowest temperatures dropped to minus 16.1 degrees. The freezing cold has had Austria firmly in its grip so far in January. While the minus 20 degrees mark has been broken several times in recent days – peaking on Thursday, January 8, at minus 27.9 degrees – the lowest temperatures on Friday, January 9, 2026, were 16.1 degrees below freezing. According to “GeoSphere Austria,” these were measured in Schwarzau im Freiwald (Gmünd district, Lower…

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This was announced by researchers on Friday. In 2024, 37 confirmed cases were recorded, more infections than ever before since the disease was first detected in 2009. For the first time, northern Burgenland was particularly affected, with the virus spreading much more rapidly than in previous years. The West Nile virus is transmitted in Austria by native mosquitoes. In 2024, 37 cases were documented. Nineteen of these patients had severe symptoms and were treated in hospital. “The significant increase in cases shows that the West Nile virus is now firmly…

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A growing number of Austrians are entering the new year with mounting concerns about inflation and the rising cost of living, according to a new IMAS study. One in four citizens no longer believes the economy will recover within the next two years. The survey shows that around 60 percent of respondents are deeply worried about inflation, making it the country’s most pressing concern. This is followed by anxieties over immigration (45 percent) and the overall economic situation (44 percent). Confidence in an economic rebound remains low: a quarter of…

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Austria is set for a year full of spectacular celestial events in 2026, including eclipses, meteor showers, and striking planetary appearances. Stargazers and night owls in Austria have every reason to look up in 2026. The new year promises a rich lineup of astronomical highlights, from shooting‑star spectacles to rare eclipse events and eye‑catching planetary formations. Meteor Showers Kick Off the Year As tradition dictates, the Quadrantids opened the celestial calendar. The meteor shower reached its peak last weekend, though the low position of its radiant limited visibility and kept…

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As the Filipino community in Austria continues to grow and thrive, more kababayans are considering the path toward Austrian citizenship. For many, this step represents not only a new passport but also long‑term security, expanded opportunities, and a deeper sense of belonging in a country that has become their second home. Here is a clear, friendly, and easy‑to‑understand guide to the key requirements for becoming an Austrian citizen — especially helpful for Filipinos living and working in Vienna. 1. Long-Term Residence: Usually 10 Years For most applicants, Austria requires ten…

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On Sunday, a surge of Arctic cold air will reach Austria, followed by several very cold days with widespread frost – and snow. The wintry cold weather will continue over the weekend. In the increasingly dry air, calm and sunny winter weather will prevail more and more often. On Sunday, a surge of Arctic cold air will reach us, followed by several very cold days with widespread frost. At the beginning of the new week, according to current forecasts, a low-pressure system will form over the Mediterranean, which, according to…

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The Quadrantids will bring a spectacular fireworks display of shooting stars this weekend. Up to 120 meteors per hour are possible in the night sky. Weather permitting, a spectacular view of the sky awaits us tonight: the Quadrantids are one of the most impressive meteor showers of the year and, under ideal conditions, can deliver more than 100 shooting stars per hour. They are characterized by their particularly bright fireballs – a short but intense natural spectacle. For a long time, the origin of the Quadrantids was a mystery. It…

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