Reports of Abuse Allegations Against Train Driver in Vienna
Vor 2 Stunden At the beginning of the year, allegations of abuse against a train driver became known in Vienna. A victim filed a complaint and since then, 19 possible affected individuals have been reported since 2003. The man is said to have lured boys into the driver's cab and abused them there. Police and the public prosecutor's office confirmed ongoing investigations.
Berichte über Missbrauchsvorwürfe gegen Lokführer in Wien
Vor 2 Stunden Anfang des Jahres wurden in Wien Missbrauchsvorwürfe gegen einen Lokführer bekannt. Ein Opfer erstattete Anzeige und seitdem wurden 19 mögliche Betroffene seit 2003 gemeldet. Der Mann soll Burschen in den Führerstand gelockt und dort missbraucht haben. Polizei und Staatsanwaltschaft bestätigten laufende Ermittlungen.
"Stable for the Climate": More than 5,000 Participants at Climate Demonstration in Vienna
Vor 2 Stunden On Friday, the climate strike by "Fridays for Future" (FFF) took place under the motto "Stable for the Climate." In Vienna and Linz, there were demonstrations against the "fossil policies of the government."
"Stabil fürs Klima": Mehr als 5.000 Teilnehmer bei Klima-Demo in Wien
Vor 2 Stunden Am Freitag fand der Klimastreik von "Fridays for Future" (FFF) unter dem Motto "Stabil fürs Klima" statt. In Wien und Linz wurde gegen die "fossile Politik der Regierung" demonstriert.
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Cause of Fire in Tulln District Determined
Vor 4 Stunden The cause of the fire in the Tulln district, in which an 85-year-old woman died in her single-family home, has now been determined.
Kick-off for Game City 2025 at Vienna City Hall
Vor 2 Stunden The 16th Game City began today, Friday, at the Vienna City Hall.
Startschuss für Game City 2025 im Wiener Rathaus
Vor 2 Stunden Die 16. Game City begann am heutigen Freitag im Wiener Rathaus.
Porr/Strabag do not take over Vamed Austria division after all
Vor 5 Stunden The construction companies Porr and Strabag no longer plan to jointly acquire the central Austrian business of the national hospital operator and healthcare provider Vamed.Woman in Vienna-Penzing Hit by Car and Seriously Injured
Vor 6 Stunden
Frau in Wien-Penzing von Pkw erfasst und schwer verletzt
Vor 6 Stunden Am Freitagnachmittag ereignete sich in Wien-Penzing ein Verkehrsunfall, bei dem eine 25-Jährige schwer verletzt wurde.
Dispute Over Monastery: Nuns Initiate Legal Action
Vor 2 Stunden In the dispute over the unauthorized return of three nuns to the vacant Goldenstein Monastery in Elsbethen near Salzburg, the sisters have now apparently taken legal action through their lawyer.Demand for Social Security for People with Disabilities
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Grocery Store Closures in Rural Areas: More and More Small Communities Without Local Suppliers
Vor 7 Stunden 389 municipalities in Austria no longer have a local supplier. According to a KMU study, the situation is particularly dramatic in Burgenland. Criticism comes from the Chamber of Commerce.
Porr/Strabag do not take over Vamed Austria division after all
Vor 6 Stunden The construction companies Porr and Strabag no longer plan to jointly acquire the central Austrian business of the national hospital operator and healthcare provider Vamed.
Government Presents Plans for Broadband Expansion
Vor 6 Stunden The government announced new details on the promotion of broadband expansion on Friday. Due to budget cuts, reductions have been made. For the years 2027 to 2029, 40 million euros per year are planned for the third "OpenNet" funding call, totaling 120 million euros. Originally, about 275 million euros were planned.
Warning: Fake SMS from PVA Circulating
Vor 7 Stunden The Pension Insurance Institution (PVA) warns of fraudulent SMS messages currently circulating. It is advised not to disclose sensitive data and to report suspicious messages immediately.
Warnung: Gefälschte SMS der PVA im Umlauf
Vor 7 Stunden Die Pensionsversicherungsanstalt (PVA) warnt vor betrügerischen SMS, die derzeit im Umlauf sind. Es wird aufgerufen, keine sensiblen Daten bekannt zu geben und verdächtige Nachrichten umgehend zu melden.
Suspended DSN Officer is "Confessing to the Facts"
Vor 5 Stunden A DSN officer suspended from duty is suspected of abuse of office and does not deny the allegations. He is accused of querying data on the Muslim Brotherhood and possibly passing on information about investigations. According to the spokesman for the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office, Thomas Vecsey, the man has "confessed to the facts".
Suspendierter DSN-Beamter ist "tatsachengeständig"
Vor 5 Stunden Ein vom Dienst suspendierter DSN-Beamter steht unter Verdacht des Amtsmissbrauchs und bestreitet die Vorwürfe nicht. Ihm wird vorgeworfen, Daten zur Muslimbruderschaft abgefragt und möglicherweise Informationen über Ermittlungen weitergegeben zu haben. Laut dem Sprecher der Staatsanwaltschaft Wien, Thomas Vecsey, ist der Mann "tatsachengeständig".
Damages in the Millions Due to Phishing: Campaign Raises Awareness About Fraud Scheme
Vor 2 Stunden Internet fraud through phishing causes damages in the millions annually in Austria. Together with representatives from business and telecommunications, the Ministry of the Interior has now once again launched the second edition of the campaign "10 Days Against Phishing".
Schäden in Millionen-Höhe durch Phishing: Kampagne klärt über Betrugsmasche auf
Vor 2 Stunden Internetbetrug durch Phishing verursacht in Österreich jährlich Schäden in Millionenhöhe. Gemeinsam mit Vertretern aus Wirtschaft und Telekommunikation gab das Innenministerium nun wieder den Startschuss für die zweite Auflage der Kampagne "10 Tage gegen Phishing".
Start of Free Vaccinations Against Shingles and Pneumococci
Vor 2 Stunden From November, vaccinations against shingles (Herpes Zoster) and pneumococci will be free for those aged 60 and over, as well as for younger at-risk groups.
Start für gratis Impfungen gegen Gürtelrose und Pneumokokken
Vor 2 Stunden Ab November sind die Impfungen gegen Gürtelrose (Herpes Zoster) und Pneumokokken ab dem 60. Lebensjahr sowie für jüngere Risikogruppen gratis.
After Threat Against Former Chancellor Nehammer: 17-Year-Old Sentenced
Vor 7 Stunden At the Vienna Regional Court, a 17-year-old got off lightly on Friday after making a death threat against former Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP).
Nach Drohung gegen Ex-Bundeskanzler Nehammer: 17-Jähriger verurteilt
Vor 7 Stunden Am Wiener Landesgericht ist ein 17-Jähriger am Freitag nach einer Todesdrohung gegen den ehemaligen Bundeskanzler Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) glimpflich davongekommen.
Podcast Survey: This Many People Listen Until the End
Vor 5 Stunden Meanwhile, almost a third of Austrians occasionally listen to podcasts. The target audience is generally younger and has a higher formal education. An ideal podcast lasts between 15 and 30 minutes, as a study by the opinion research institute IMAS shows.
Chamber of Physicians for New Rules for In-House Pharmacies
Vor 2 Stunden The Medical Association calls for a revision of the conditions for in-house pharmacies at private practice doctors. Politics should bring doctors and pharmacists to the table to find a solution. This could also enable discussions about vaccinations in pharmacies.
