Government expels four Russian diplomats for espionage
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Austria has expelled four Russian diplomats following accusations of espionage activities. This action marks a significant development in the country's foreign relations and intelligence matters.
In other domestic news, public transport users in Vienna face a price increase, with the annual ticket rising to 483.10 euros and the digital bonus being abolished. Meanwhile, a report shed light on how a former business partner of Herbert Kickl, leader of the Freedom Party of Austria, established connections with Germany's AfD party.
The political landscape also saw activity as Doris Bures, Third President of the National Council and a high-ranking Social Democratic Party of Austria official, expressed support for Federal Minister of Finance Markus Marterbauer, who continues to work intensely during cancer therapy. She also deemed the announcement by Hans Niessl, President of Sport Austria, to run for president as ill-timed. Economically, Markus Stix, Managing Director of the Austrian Treasury, suggested Austria has benefited from the crisis in France, although the Fiscal Council warned that the national budget still requires significant reforms.