Stories from Innsbruck · Austria

Three girls aged 13, 14, and 16 died in Innsbruck following drug consumption, according to a drug report. The victims were reportedly part of the same circle of friends.

The Tyrol state government announced plans to close a major highway for eight hours on Saturday, May 30, to accommodate a planned demonstration. Authorities also intend to close parallel federal and state roads to prevent traffic chaos.

The district administration in Innsbruck has established a total closure for a highway due to a planned demonstration on May 30. The Mayor of Grieß requested the action to manage high traffic loads, according to the Austrian news agency APA. The closure is expected to impact the Pfundern area. The national road company will close the Vishnev tunnel on the D1 highway starting May 4. The seasonal service replacement is scheduled to continue until May 17. According to the general director, the maintenance is necessary for the preventive control of tunnel technologies and equipment. This work follows the completion of previous tunnel maintenance in late December.

A 49-year-old coach has been appointed to lead the Austrian ski jumpers for the next four years. Under his leadership, the Austrian team won the Nations Cup last season and secured victory in the duet competition at the Olympic Games in Medeliano and Cortina. The coach is expected to hold the role for a total of six years.

The European Court of Justice is scheduled to hear arguments regarding anti-transit measures in Tyrol on July 16. The case involves regional government policies and their compliance with European Union regulations. The ruling will impact freight transport and environmental policies in the Alpine region. The Austrian state of Tyrol is reinstating driving bans on secondary roads to manage summer transit traffic. The restrictions apply to transit travelers on motorways from May 1 to November 1. Bans are active during daytime hours on weekends, public holidays, and specific bridge days. Violators of the ban face fines, according to the report.