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07/01/2026

A Austria has recorded a sharp increase in flu infections at the start of 2026, with health officials warning that the Christmas holiday period failed to slow the spread of illness.

‎Data from the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) show that sick leave due to influenza is now four times higher than a year ago, driven mainly by rapidly circulating flu viruses. Overall sick leave levels remain unusually high for this time of year.
‎“The number of people on sick leave in Austria continues to be at a high level,” said Dr Andreas Krauter, chief medical officer of the ÖGK.

‎In the first week of January alone, the ÖGK recorded 41,154 cases of flu-like infections and 4,734 confirmed influenza cases. By comparison, at the end of last year just over 4,000 people were absent from work due to influenza.

‎Health authorities have also identified a new hotspot. While Vienna recorded the highest number of influenza cases in 2025, the province of Styria has now overtaken the capital, reporting 915 cases, compared with 899 in Vienna.

‎Officials are urging the public to take precautions. “We strongly recommend the free flu vaccination, as it offers the most effective protection against severe illness,” Krauter said. He also stressed the importance of hand hygiene, staying home when symptomatic, and regularly ventilating indoor spaces.

‎Virologist Monika Redlberger-Fritz from the Medical University of Vienna warned that infections are likely to rise further as schools reopen. Although testing submissions declined over the holidays, laboratories have already recorded an upswing. According to Austria’s national influenza reference laboratory, around half of all current sentinel samples are positive for influenza A.

‎Health authorities advise people to seek vaccination advice from their family doctors or through official ÖGK channels.
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07/01/2026

A 22-year-old woman was left to die in an apartment in Vienna last autumn after being given a fatal overdose of morphine. A 29-year-old man has now been convicted of murder by a jury at the Vienna Regional Court.

‎The case was heard for a second time after prosecutors expanded the original charges of bodily harm and failure to provide assistance to include murder. The victim’s sister watched the trial in tears as two defendants, aged 29 and 19, stood accused.
‎According to the court, the older defendant administered morphine to the young woman during a gathering in an apartment in Vienna’s Favoriten district on the night of 23 October. He later claimed he acted “out of pity” because she was shaking. Within minutes, witnesses said, the woman’s eyes rolled back and she began gasping for breath.

‎Despite the obvious medical emergency, neither of the two men called an ambulance. The younger defendant told the court they panicked, claiming one had no SIM card and the other no phone credit. They attempted improvised resuscitation before the older man allegedly downplayed the situation, saying she was still breathing.

‎The 19-year-old said he was sent to a nearby pharmacy to obtain naloxone, a drug that can reverse opioid overdoses. However, he failed to get the medication and, disoriented from drug use, was unable to find his way back to the apartment. He eventually left the area and contacted the victim’s mother only the following day.

‎The 29-year-old also left the apartment shortly after, fearing police involvement, and abandoned the woman while she was still alive. When emergency services were finally called by the victim’s mother the next evening, they could only confirm her death. A medical expert testified that prompt emergency treatment could have saved her life.

‎Prosecutors said the woman was “helpless and left to die,” a view accepted by the jury. The defence argued there had been no intent to kill and that the victim might not have survived even with immediate medical help, but this was rejected by expert testimony.
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06/01/2026

Many higher-income earners in Austria will take home less pay in 2026 despite recent tax reforms, as rising social security contributions outweigh tax relief, according to calculations by financial comparison platform Finanz.at.

‎Workers earning more than €6,575 gross per month are expected to be affected, particularly those whose salaries do not increase with the new year. In some cases, take-home pay will fall by several hundred euros annually even though gross wages remain unchanged.

‎One example cited is a senior employee earning €7,000 gross per month, who will lose around €566 in net income over the course of 2026 — roughly €34 per month. The decline is linked to higher social insurance payments rather than income tax.

‎Austria has moved in recent years to offset so-called “fiscal drag” — where inflation pushes workers into higher tax brackets — by adjusting income tax thresholds in line with inflation. This measure ensures that pay rises are not automatically eroded by higher taxes.

‎However, the same protection does not apply to social security contributions. From 2026, an updated adjustment factor of 1.073 will raise the contribution base for high earners, increasing the amount they pay into the system.

‎As a result, some workers will see their income tax fall slightly while their overall deductions increase. For instance, someone earning €6,700 gross per month will pay about €45 more in social security contributions, while saving only around €31 in income tax — leaving them roughly €250 worse off over the year.

‎Only employees who receive a meaningful pay rise will see a net benefit. A salary increase of 2% would result in an annual gain of around €748 in take-home pay, analysts estimate.

‎The changes have renewed criticism from business groups, who argue that additional work — including employment beyond retirement age — must remain financially worthwhile.
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06/01/2026

Austria’s Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) leader and Sports Minister Andreas Babler is facing parliamentary scrutiny after attending a sporting event accompanied by an official ministry photographer, prompting criticism over the use of public resources.

‎The controversy centres on Babler’s visit to the Four Hills ski jumping tournament in Innsbruck on 4 January, where he watched Japan’s Ren Nikaidō secure victory and congratulated Austrian jumper Stephan Embacher during the medal ceremony. Photos from the trip were later widely shared on social media, showing Babler alongside party colleagues and public figures.

‎Opposition Freedom Party (FPÖ) lawmaker Lisa Schuch-Gubik has announced a parliamentary inquiry into the costs of the photographer’s deployment, accusing Babler of using ministry staff for personal and party-related publicity. She said taxpayers were entitled to know why public funds were being used for what she described as a “selfie and photo-op tour”.

‎The issue follows earlier criticism of Babler over a taxpayer-funded trip to the United States last year, which reportedly cost around €14,000 and sparked backlash after photos from the visit circulated online.

‎Babler has not yet commented publicly on the latest inquiry, but the matter is expected to be examined in parliament in the coming weeks.
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06/01/2026

What once sounded like the plot of a low-budget spy thriller has become a disturbing reality for travellers. Hidden cameras are no longer confined to seedy motels but are increasingly being discovered in holiday apartments, stylish Airbnbs and even private guest rooms.

According to cybersecurity firm Panda Security, the market for miniature surveillance cameras is booming — and with it, the risk of being secretly filmed. These devices are often cleverly concealed in everyday objects such as smoke detectors, alarm clocks, phone chargers or even behind screws and bathroom mirrors, making them difficult to detect.

The technology is tiny, silent and inexpensive, creating what Panda Security describes as a dangerous mix of mass availability and misuse. As a result, many travellers report an uneasy feeling upon entering a room — a sense that something is not quite right.

An oddly placed object, a suspicious hole in a smoke detector, or a screw that appears tampered with can all be warning signs. While paranoia is not helpful, heightened awareness — particularly in bedrooms and bathrooms — is essential, as these are the locations where hidden cameras are most often found.

Many travellers are unaware that their smartphone can help uncover hidden surveillance. Panda Security explains that phone cameras can sometimes detect infrared lights emitted by hidden lenses — invisible to the human eye. By dimming the lights and slowly scanning the room with a phone camera, small glowing dots may appear, signalling a potential camera.

A phone’s flashlight can also be useful. Camera lenses often reflect light, producing an unnatural glint where no reflective surface should exist.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth networks can provide further clues. Unknown devices appearing on a room’s Wi-Fi network, or unexplained Bluetooth connections, may indicate the presence of internet-connected cameras. For frequent travellers, specialised detectors that identify radio signals or lens reflections can offer an added layer of security.
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05/01/2026

‎A well-known Greek restaurant in the Austrian town of Greifenburg has filed for insolvency, casting uncertainty over its future just two years after opening.

‎The restaurant, Ikaros, located in the district of Spittal an der Drau in the southern state of Carinthia, was widely praised for its traditional Greek cuisine and attracted diners from beyond regional borders, including neighbouring South Tyrol in Italy.

‎Famed for dishes such as seafood salad, gyros, bifteki, and carefully prepared lamb and fish specialities, the restaurant had built a loyal following. However, operations have now been suspended, at least temporarily.

‎The insolvency was confirmed by both the Austrian Credit Protection Association of 1870 (KSV1870) and the Alpine Creditors’ Association (AKV). At present, no detailed information has been released regarding the company’s assets or liabilities. Records show that three employees were working at the restaurant until the end of August last year.

‎Creditors have until 9 February to register their claims as part of the court-supervised insolvency process.

‎Ikaros was founded by Greek nationals Miltiadis Dimitropoulos and Georgios Galanis, who moved to Carinthia more than a decade ago and settled in Klagenfurt. The pair opened the restaurant near the Fliegercamp site around three years ago.
‎It remains unclear whether the business will be able to continue operating at its Greifenburg location. The decision will be made during the ongoing insolvency proceedings. Separately, the two restaurateurs also operate another establishment, the Badwirt Lemnos, in the nearby town of Lienz.
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04/01/2026

A family in Austria says their €50,000 Citroën Spacetourer has been plagued by faults since the day it was delivered, turning what was meant to be a dream family car into what they describe as a year-long ordeal.

Magdalena, the vehicle’s owner, bought the new van in September 2024, attracted by its space, modern features and comfort. However, she says serious problems appeared within 24 hours of taking delivery.

According to the owner, warning messages now appear on the dashboard almost daily. Reported faults include failures in the lane-keeping assist, electronic stability control (ESP/ASR), parking brake, tyre pressure monitoring system, hill-start assist and driver assistance sensors. The car frequently prompts its driver to seek repairs, leading the owner to say the vehicle has “taken on a life of its own”.

The issues are not limited to electronic systems. Magdalena also reports problems with the radio, a faulty rear seatbelt and a non-functioning heated steering wheel. Most frustrating, she says, the hands-free phone system was unusable for more than six months.

Repeated workshop visits have brought no lasting fix. The family says the vehicle has spent weeks in the garage at the dealership where it was purchased, without the problems being permanently resolved.

The car was bought from a Citroën dealer in Gmünd and sourced through Autowelt Linz. Magdalena says responsibility for repairs has been unclear, leaving the family with a new vehicle that has not worked reliably for more than a year. “We feel abandoned,” she said, adding that the family has spent countless hours in workshops, writing emails and making phone calls without success.
Autowelt Linz told that it has not yet inspected the vehicle itself and said it could only initiate a formal claims process with Citroën Austria after carrying out its own assessment.
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04/01/2026

Another hospitality business in Vienna has fallen into financial trouble, as organic catering firm “iss mich!” has filed for insolvency.

The company, known for its organic food and sustainable practices, has operated in Vienna’s Leopoldstadt district since 2014, producing organic meals and beverages. On 19 December 2025, iss mich! GmbH opened restructuring proceedings through a self-filed application at the Vienna Commercial Court, in an effort to avert closure.

Once regarded as a green pioneer in Vienna’s gastronomy scene, the company provides catering services for events, corporate functions and private celebrations. It also runs a small production facility specialising in handmade organic soups, stews and preserved delicacies sold in jars.

The business has built its reputation on regional ingredients, environmentally friendly packaging and sustainable production methods. Customer reviews online have largely been positive, frequently praising the quality of the food and the company’s communication.

Despite this, the firm has now run into serious financial difficulties. Under the proposed restructuring plan, creditors would receive 20 percent of their outstanding claims, to be paid within two years. Creditors have until 27 January 2026 to register their claims.

The case adds to a growing list of insolvencies in Vienna’s struggling hospitality sector.

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