Polizeieinsatz in Wien: Straßenbahn in Linzer Straße beschädigt
4.07.2025 Im 14. Wiener Gemeindebezirk Penzing ist am Freitag ein Einsatz der Exekutive ausgelöst worden, nachdem auf eine Bim der Linie 52 geschossen worden war.
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City of Vienna, TU, ARBÖ and ÖAMTC Demand "E-Mopeds Off Bike Paths"
4.07.2025 On Friday, the city of Vienna, traffic planner Harald Frey from TU Wien, and the mobility clubs ARBÖ and ÖAMTC called for a legislative amendment to ban e-mopeds from bike paths. A corresponding legislative proposal has already been submitted to Transport Minister Hanke, as announced in a joint statement.
Medical Admission Test: Around 16,000 Participants for 1,900 Study Places
4.07.2025 Originally, 15,668 people registered for the entrance test for medical studies. On Friday, almost 12,400 people took the test.
Robbery in Front of Vienna Subway Station: Arrest of a Suspect
4.07.2025 Early Thursday evening, a robbery occurred in the area of the Josefstädter Straße subway station in Vienna-Alsergrund.
Raubüberfall vor Wiener U-Bahnstation: Festnahme eines Tatverdächtigen
4.07.2025 Am frühen Donnerstagabend kam es im Bereich der U-Bahnstation Josefstädter Straße in Wien-Alsergrund zu einem Raubüberfall.
Stadt Wien, TU, ARBÖ und ÖAMTC fordern "E-Mopeds runter von Radwegen"
4.07.2025 Am Freitag forderten die Stadt Wien, der Verkehrsplaner Harald Frey von der TU Wien sowie die Mobilitätsklubs ARBÖ und ÖAMTC eine Gesetzesnovelle, um E-Mopeds von Radwegen zu verbannen. Ein entsprechender Gesetzesvorschlag sei bereits Verkehrsminister Hanke vorgelegt worden, wie in einer gemeinsamen Aussendung mitgeteilt wurde.
21-Year-Old Seriously Injured by Electric Shock at Penzing Station
4.07.2025 A 21-year-old man climbed onto a stationary freight wagon at Penzing station last night around 10:15 PM and suffered an electric shock, which caused him to be thrown off the wagon.
Fuel Prices in the First Half of the Year in Free Fall
4.07.2025 The first half of the year has seen a decrease in average prices for gasoline and diesel according to the VCÖ fuel price report.
On Schneeberg Fell to Death: Details About Teenager
4.07.2025 In Lower Austria, a 14-year-old with residence in Vienna lost his life on Wednesday. He was a Czech national, traveling in casual clothing and unaccompanied.
Auf Schneeberg in Tod gestürzt: Details zu Teenager
4.07.2025 In Niederösterreich hat am Mittwoch ein 14-Jähriger mit Wohnsitz in Wien sein Leben verloren. Bei ihm handelte es sich um einen Tschechen, der in Freizeitkleidung und ohne Begleitung unterwegs war.
Attempted Robbery in Vienna-Brigittenau: Two Young Men Injured
4.07.2025 On Thursday evening, there was a brutal robbery attempt in the area of the Georg-Danzer-Stegs in Vienna-Brigittenau.
Versuchter Raub in Wien-Brigittenau: Zwei junge Männer verletzt
4.07.2025 Am Donnerstagabend kam es im Bereich des Georg-Danzer-Stegs in Wien-Brigittenau zu einem brutalen Raubversuch.
Thunderstorms and Downpours: This is How the Weather Will Be in the Coming Days
4.07.2025 In the coming days, the weather will be somewhat more unstable. According to the forecast from Geosphere Austria, some heavy downpours will move across the country, and thunderstorms are possible on certain days.
21-Year-Old Seriously Injured by Electric Shock at Penzing Station
4.07.2025 A 21-year-old man climbed onto a stationary freight wagon at Penzing station last night around 10:15 PM and suffered an electric shock, which caused him to be thrown off the wagon.
21-Jähriger durch Stromschlag am Bahnhof Penzing schwer verletzt
4.07.2025 Ein 21-jähriger Mann kletterte in der vergangenen Nacht gegen 22.15 Uhr auf einen abgestellten Güterwaggon im Bahnhof Penzing und erlitt einen Stromschlag, wodurch er vom Waggon geschleudert wurde.
The Gaming Event of the Year: A1 eSports Festival in Vienna
4.07.2025 Event Tip: The A1 Austrian eSports Festival brings professional tournaments, participatory events, and exhibitors to the Austria Center Vienna on July 5 and 6, 2025. Visitors can expect action, technology, and gaming culture.
Das Gaming-Event des Jahres: A1 eSports Festival in Wien
4.07.2025 Veranstaltungstipp: Das A1 Austrian eSports Festival bringt am 5. und 6. Juli 2025 professionelle Turniere, Mitmach-Events und Aussteller ins Austria Center Vienna. Besucher erwarten Action, Technik und Gaming-Kultur.
Tauernautobahn: Exit Restrictions for Transit Traffic Starting Friday
4.07.2025 On the Tauern Motorway (A10) in Salzburg, exit bans for transit traffic will be enforced from July 4 to September 7. These apply around the clock from Puch to Zederhaus to protect the local communities from bypass traffic. Despite the completed tunnel renovations between Golling and Werfen, traffic jams are expected during the summer travel season.
Baden Faces a Beach Volleyball-Rich August
4.07.2025 Two tournaments in 13 days: Baden cannot complain about too little beach volleyball in August.
Baden steht vor beachvolleyballreichem August
4.07.2025 Zwei Turniere in 13 Tagen: Baden kann sich im August nicht über zu wenig Beachvolleyball beklagen.
Rave on the Platform: Wiener Linien Transformed Subway Station into Club
6.07.2025 On the night of July 3rd to 4th, the Volkstheater subway station became the stage for the second WL x Stations Rave – and it was a complete success.
Rave am Bahnsteig: Wiener Linien verwandelten U-Bahn-Station in Club
6.07.2025 In der Nacht von 3. auf 4. Juli wurde die U-Bahn-Station Volkstheater zur Bühne für den zweiten WL x Stations-Rave – und das mit vollem Erfolg.
Government Sends E-Economy Law for Review
4.07.2025 On Friday, the federal government sent the new Electricity Industry Act (ElWG) for review.
Pilnacek-Laptop: Proceedings Against Peter Pilz Dropped
4.07.2025 The public prosecutor's office in St. Pölten has closed a case against the former politician and ZackZack publisher Peter Pilz.
Foreign Disaster Fund: Court of Audit Criticizes
4.07.2025 The Court of Auditors criticizes duplications in the allocation of funds from the Foreign Disaster Fund (AKF).
Unrenovated Old Apartments Particularly Affected by Heat
4.07.2025 The current heatwave has led to extremely high temperatures in old buildings with inadequate renovation, as confirmed by a temperature measurement conducted by the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU), which is currently being carried out in collaboration with Greenpeace and Volkshilfe in nine apartments in Vienna.
Unsanierte Altbauwohnungen besonders von Hitze betroffen
4.07.2025 Die aktuelle Hitzewelle hat in Altbauwohnungen mit unzureichender Sanierung zu extrem hohen Temperaturen geführt, dies wurde durch eine Temperaturmessung der Universität für Bodenkultur (BOKU) bestätigt, die momentan in Zusammenarbeit mit Greenpeace und der Volkshilfe in neun Wiener Wohnungen durchgeführt wird.
Why the USA is Now Halting Their Arms Deliveries to Ukraine
4.07.2025 According to media reports, the US government has halted certain arms deliveries to Ukraine. The reason is shortages in American stockpiles. The move has sparked criticism in Congress.
Why the USA is Now Halting Their Arms Deliveries to Ukraine
4.07.2025 According to media reports, the US government has halted certain arms deliveries to Ukraine. The reason is shortages in American stockpiles. The move is causing criticism in Congress.
Darum stoppen die USA jetzt ihre Waffenlieferungen an die Ukraine
4.07.2025 Die US-Regierung hat laut Medienberichten bestimmte Waffenlieferungen an die Ukraine eingestellt. Grund seien Engpässe in amerikanischen Beständen. Der Schritt sorgt für Kritik im Kongress.
ÖBB Challenge BVwG Decision on Ebenfurth Rail Loop
4.07.2025 The ÖBB will challenge the decision of the Federal Administrative Court (BVwG) regarding the Ebenfurth railway loop.
Trump ignites tax bomb: "Big Beautiful Bill" blows up US budget!
4.07.2025 Donald Trump's controversial tax package has cleared the last parliamentary hurdle. Despite internal party resistance, the House of Representatives narrowly voted in favor of the proposal.
Trump zündet Steuer-Bombe: „Big Beautiful Bill“ sprengt US-Haushalt!
4.07.2025 Donald Trumps umstrittenes Steuerpaket hat die letzte parlamentarische Hürde genommen. Trotz parteiinterner Widerstände stimmte das Repräsentantenhaus mit knapper Mehrheit für das Vorhaben.
Possible Engine Damage: This Manufacturer Must Now Recall 140,000 Vehicles
8.07.2025 Stellantis recalls over 140,000 diesel vehicles due to a potential timing chain issue. Affected are models from several brands from the years 2017 to 2023 with a 1.5-BlueHDi engine.
Schwerverletzter bei Verkehrsunfall auf der Wientalstraße
4.07.2025 Aus bisher unbekannten Gründen ereignete sich am Donnerstag ein schwerer Verkehrsunfall auf der Wientalstraße.
Increase in the Number of Female Mayors
4.07.2025 The number of female mayors is continuously increasing. According to the Association of Municipalities, there are currently eleven more than last year. Thus, 241 municipalities are now led by women.
After Flixbus Accident: How Safe Are Bus Trips Really?
4.07.2025 After the serious Flixbus accident with 20 injured on the way to Vienna, the safety of long-distance bus travel is once again in focus. How safe are Flixbus journeys really?
After Flixbus Accident: How Safe Are Bus Trips Really?
4.07.2025 After the serious Flixbus accident with 20 injured on the way to Vienna, the safety of long-distance bus travel is once again in focus. How safe are Flixbus journeys really?
Nach Flixbus-Unfall: Wie sicher sind Busreisen wirklich?
4.07.2025 Nach dem schweren Flixbus-Unfall mit 20 Verletzten auf dem Weg nach Wien rückt die Sicherheit von Fernbusreisen erneut in den Fokus. Wie sicher sind Flixbus-Fahrten tatsächlich?
"Together on Top": Innsbruck applies for Eurovision Song Contest 2026
4.07.2025 Innsbruck has officially submitted its bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 to ORF. Under the motto "Together on Top," it promotes a combination of alpine stage, urban flair, and international event expertise. Lower Austria, on the other hand, is definitely out of the race.
"Together on Top": Innsbruck bewirbt sich um Eurovision Song Contest 2026
4.07.2025 Innsbruck hat offiziell seine Bewerbung für die Austragung des Eurovision Song Contest 2026 beim ORF eingereicht. Unter dem Motto "Together on Top" wird mit einer Kombination aus alpiner Bühne, urbanem Flair und internationaler Eventkompetenz geworben. Niederösterreich ist dagegen fix aus dem Rennen.
Free Report Card Events in Vienna and Lower Austria Before the Summer Holidays 2025
4.07.2025 At the start of the summer holidays, students in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland can once again enjoy many free activities for their report cards on June 27. VIENNA.at has summarized the report card promotions for 2025.
19,000 Ideas for Less Bureaucracy in Austria's Schools
4.07.2025 Approximately 19,000 proposals for the debureaucratization of schools have been received by the Ministry of Education.
LOWER AUSTRIA: Firefighter Injured During Storm Operation
4.07.2025 A firefighter was injured during a storm operation in Zemmendorf in the municipality of Raabs an der Thaya.
Attack in ICE: Drug-Induced Psychosis Possible
4.07.2025 After an attack by a man with a hammer and axe on fellow passengers in an ICE train from Germany to Vienna, investigators found indications of three narcotics in the blood of the 20-year-old Syrian through a rapid drug test. This was announced by Chief Prosecutor Thomas Rauscher from the Regensburg Public Prosecutor's Office during a media briefing on Friday.
23 Injured in Serious Flixbus Accident on the Way to Vienna
4.07.2025 On Friday, 23 people were injured in a bus accident. The Flixbus was on its way from Copenhagen to Vienna when it veered off the road and overturned on the highway in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
Away with the Cars
4.07.2025 Guest commentary by Johannes Huber. The heat shows: Climate policy needs to be accelerated. Especially in Vienna, where too many areas are still sealed and parked.
Weg mit den Autos
4.07.2025 Gastkommentar von Johannes Huber. Die Hitze zeigt: In der Klimapolitik gehört ein Zahn zugelegt. Gerade auch in Wien, wo noch immer zu viele Flächen versiegelt und verparkt sind.
LOWER AUSTRIA: Firefighter Injured During Storm Operation
4.07.2025 A firefighter was injured during a storm operation in Zemmendorf in the municipality of Raabs an der Thaya.
20 Injured in Serious Flixbus Accident on the Way to Vienna
4.07.2025 On Friday, 20 people were injured in a bus accident. The Flixbus was on its way from Copenhagen to Vienna when it veered off the road and overturned on the highway in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.Mehrere Verletzte nach Flixbusunfall am Weg nach Wien
4.07.2025 In Deutschland ist es zu einem Unfall mit einem Flixbus gekommen.
First Responses After FPÖ Flood of Inquiries on Corona
4.07.2025 The FPÖ has submitted 827 parliamentary inquiries to review the Corona period, and initial responses are now coming in.
Erste Antworten nach FPÖ Anfragen-Flut zu Corona
4.07.2025 Die FPÖ hat 827 parlamentarische Anfragen zur Aufarbeitung der Corona-Zeit gestellt, und erste Antworten gehen nun ein.
Medical Admission Test: Around 16,000 Participants for 1,900 Study Places
4.07.2025 Today, up to 15,668 people are taking the entrance test for medical studies. After three years of lower registration numbers, the numbers have increased again.
Start of Summer Holidays in Western and Southern Austria
4.07.2025 Today, Friday, the summer holidays begin for around 660,000 children and teenagers in Vorarlberg, Tyrol, Salzburg, Upper Austria, Carinthia, and Styria.
Heatwaves with Consequences for Productivity
4.07.2025 Heatwaves are becoming increasingly frequent due to climate change. They affect people's well-being, health, and productivity. Economist Christian Kimmich from IHS, along with colleagues, studied the economic impacts of such heatwaves.Housing Frustration Grows - Especially Among Renters and City Dwellers
23.09.2025 A home should offer a retreat, quality of life, and security. However, for many people in Austria, living is more of a compromise than a comfort factor, as a recent survey shows.
Wohnfrust wächst - vor allem bei Mietern und Städtern
23.09.2025 Ein Zuhause sollte Rückzugsort, Lebensqualität und Sicherheit bieten. Doch für viele Menschen in Österreich ist Wohnen eher ein Kompromiss als ein Wohlfühlfaktor, wie eine aktuelle Umfrage zeigt.Austria Deported Criminals to Syria
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