Austria has officially implemented a new package tax and a fuel price brake as of today, October 1st. The package tax will see online retailers like Amazon and Otto charging customers per order, aiming to curb cheap imports and ensure fairer competition. The fuel price brake takes effect despite prior increases in gasoline and diesel prices.

Kurier: Package Tax to E-Moped: What Applies From Today

As of October 1st, several important changes will come into effect, primarily for consumers.

Die Presse: Package Tax Takes Effect: Amazon and Otto Charge Per Order

A new package tax is now in effect, leading online retailers like Amazon and Otto to charge customers per order.

Die Presse: New Fuel Price Brake Takes Effect; Gas and Diesel Prices Rose Beforehand

A new fuel price brake is now in effect, although gasoline and diesel prices had already increased prior to its implementation.

DER STANDARD: With two Euros against the package flood: Can Austria curb Chinese online…

16 million packages from the Far East land in the EU daily; a national fee is intended to curb cheap imports to Austria and ensure fairer competition, with new rules for online retail.

Die Presse: Botched Execution in Tennessee, Austrian Taxes and Fuel Prices Take Effect…

A woman in Tennessee survived two lethal injections during her execution, while new package taxes and fuel price brakes have come into effect in Austria. Additionally, former Austrian Health Minister Kdolsky has passed away.

The leadership contest within the Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) shows new signs of internal struggle as allies of Vienna's mayor Michael Ludwig reportedly question the position of SPÖ leader and Vice-Chancellor Andreas Babler. Babler intends to meet with state governors, while challenger Gerhard Zeiler's program, which includes proposals for wealth taxes, has been outlined.

profil: SPÖ's Next Move: Michael Ludwig's Soldiers Against Andreas Babler

Andreas Babler intends to meet with state governors on Sunday, but allies of Vienna's mayor Michael Ludwig are already questioning Babler's position, suggesting continued internal party struggles.

Die Presse: If a 'Super Rich' Wants to Become SPÖ Leader

Challenger Gerhard Zeiler lacks a concrete 'Plan Z', but his program can be broadly outlined, from the school system to wealth taxes.

Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen has caused a diplomatic stir by describing Russia as a 'dwarf behaving like a giant,' leading to outrage from the Russian Embassy, which accused him of uncalled-for foreign policy commentary.

Kurier: 'Dwarf Russia': Russian Embassy Outraged by President's Remarks

The Federal President described Russia as a 'dwarf behaving like a giant.' The embassy accuses him of uncalled-for foreign policy commentary.

Authorities have reported a significant increase in the number of discrimination cases across the country.

ORF: Sharp Rise in Discrimination Cases

There has been a significant increase in reported cases of discrimination.

A 13-year-old girl from Styria tragically died in a moped accident.

ORF: 13-Year-Old Styrian Girl Killed in Moped Accident

A 13-year-old girl from Styria has tragically died in an accident involving a moped.