34 Million Euros: Karl-Heinz Grasser and His Debts to the Republic
3.09.2025 The former Austrian Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser is facing a mountain of debt amounting to 34 million euros, including significant liabilities to the tax authorities and ongoing investigations for tax evasion related to the BUWOG privatization.
Which product will be the "Consumer Duck of the Year" this year?
3.09.2025 The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) calls for the election of the "Consumer Duck 2025", where voting on the most annoying food of the year can take place until October 5th. Five products are available to choose from, which stand out due to misleading information or hidden price increases.
Climate Protection Scenario: Greenpeace Sees "Alarming Results"
3.09.2025 The NGO calls on Environment Minister Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP) to "take his role as Climate Protection Minister seriously and to increase the pace of urgently needed climate protection measures".
First Deportations to This Country in a Long Time
3.09.2025 After a long time, deportations of refugees to Somalia have resumed.
Presale for the 16th Slash Horror Film Festival in Vienna Begins
3.09.2025 Autumn is approaching, and with it, Vienna's renowned horror film festival Slash. Ticket sales start on September 5th."Science Snacks" at Markets Aim to Make Science Easily Understandable
3.09.2025 To make science accessible and understandable for everyone, the ScienceCenter-Network association visits unusual places: In the fall, facilitators will be present with a mobile stand at markets in Vienna and Lower Austria to discuss science, sustainability, and nutrition. With their "Science Snacks," they aim to reach particularly educationally disadvantaged adults and migrant communities.
"Science Snacks" auf Märkten sollen Wissenschaft leicht verständlich vermitteln
2.09.2025 Um Wissenschaft für jeden zugänglich und verständlich zu machen, besucht der Verein ScienceCenter-Netzwerk ungewöhnliche Orte: Im Herbst werden Vermittler mit einem mobilen Stand auf Märkten in Wien und Niederösterreich präsent sein, um über Wissenschaft, Nachhaltigkeit und Ernährung zu diskutieren. Mit ihren "Science Snacks" zielen sie darauf ab, insbesondere bildungsbenachteiligte Erwachsene und migrantische Gemeinschaften zu erreichen.
Österreich bei Lebensqualität und Unfreundlichkeit im Spitzenfeld
2.09.2025 Österreich stößt in einer Umfrage unter Expats weiterhin auf Hassliebe.
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Vorverkauf für 16. Horrorfilmfestival Slash in Wien startet
3.09.2025 Der Herbst rückt näher und damit auch Wiens bekanntes Horrorfilmfestival Slash. Ab 5. September startet der Vorverkauf.
Car in the Baden District Collided with Railcar: 21-Year-Old Critically Injured
2.09.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, a car collided with a railcar on the Aspangbahn in Günselsdorf (Baden district).
Pkw im Bezirk Baden kollidierte mit Triebwagen: 21-Jähriger lebensgefährlich verletzt
2.09.2025 Am Dienstagnachmittag ist ein Pkw auf der Aspangbahn in Günselsdorf (Bezirk Baden) mit einem Triebwagen kollidiert.
Economic Stimulus Package Announced at Government Retreat
2.09.2025 On Tuesday, the black-red-pink coalition came together at the Federal Chancellery for a two-day retreat. The focus is on the economic situation and inflation.
Murder Suspect Winemaker: Lawyer Accuses Judiciary of Bias
3.09.2025 The legal representative of the well-known Styrian winemaker, who has been in pre-trial detention in St. Pölten since mid-July on suspicion of murder, accuses the judiciary in charge of the case of bias.
Quads Stolen in Germany: Man Caught in Lower Austria
2.09.2025 At the Schallaburg rest area (district of Melk), a major theft was uncovered during a driver and vehicle inspection, according to police reports on Tuesday.
New Spelling Rules: "f" Instead of "ph"
2.09.2025 Anglicism spelling standardized, "f" instead of "ph" in everyday language, and genitive apostrophe after first names in establishments and institutions allowed - the Spelling Council, a committee of about 40 people from seven German-speaking countries or regions, has decided on new spelling rules.
Inflation in August Continued to Rise
2.09.2025 In August, inflation increased to 4.1 percent according to the flash estimate by Statistics Austria. The inflation rate in Austria is thus significantly above the inflation rate of 2.1 percent in the Eurozone.
Chloe Malle folgt auf Anna Wintour als US-"Vogue"-Chefin
2.09.2025 Nach dem Rückzug von Modeikone Anna Wintour (75) hat das Magazin "Vogue" die bisherige Onlinechefin Chloe Malle (39) zur neuen Chefredakteurin der US-Ausgabe ernannt.
Economic Stimulus Package Announced at Government Retreat
2.09.2025 On Tuesday, the black-red-pink coalition came together at the Federal Chancellery for a two-day retreat. The focus is on the economic situation and inflation.
Brutal Attack After Club Visit in Vienna: Police Request Information
2.09.2025 The four unknown perpetrators are said to have, on 20.4.2025, together with five already known perpetrators, intercepted, followed, and attacked three victims in different configurations after a nightclub visit in Vienna.
Brutal Attack After Club Visit in Vienna: Police Request Information
2.09.2025 The four unknown perpetrators are said to have, on 20.4.2025, together with five already known perpetrators, intercepted, followed, and attacked three victims in different combinations after a nightclub visit in Vienna.
38-year-old Austrian Died in Mountain Accident on Mont Blanc
2.09.2025 According to an online report by the "Oberösterreichische Nachrichten" (OÖN, Tuesday), a 38-year-old man from Innviertel has died in a mountain accident on Mont Blanc.
Viennese Trade with Revenue Increase in the 1st Half-Year
2.09.2025 In the first half of 2025, the Vienna trade sector was able to record an increase in sales, not only nominally but also for the first time since 2022, adjusted for inflation.
Wiener Handel mit Umsatzplus im 1. Halbjahr
2.09.2025 Im ersten Halbjahr 2025 konnte der Wiener Handel ein Umsatzplus verzeichnen, und zwar nicht nur nominal, sondern erstmals seit 2022 auch inflationsbereinigt.
Football World Cup Qualifiers: Schmid Still Absent from ÖFB Team Training
2.09.2025 Romano Schmid also missed the second training session of the Austrian national football team before the World Cup qualifying matches against Cyprus and in Bosnia.
Winemakers Expect Significantly Better Wine Harvest
3.09.2025 This year, the Austrian wine harvest is expected to be better again. A quantity of 2.5 million hectoliters is expected, which is significantly more than last year's figure of 1.87 million hectoliters, said the president of the Austrian Winegrowers' Association, Johannes Schmuckenschlager, at a press conference on Tuesday.
Fußball-WM-Quali: Schmid fehlt ÖFB-Team weiter im Training
2.09.2025 Romano Schmid hat auch am zweiten Training der österreichischen Fußball-Nationalmannschaft vor den WM-Qualifikationsspielen gegen Zypern und in Bosnien verpasst.
Harsh Criticism of Stocker Due to Pension Statement
2.09.2025 For the statement in the ORF "Summer Talk" that he wants to stay below the adjustment factor of 2.7 percent for the pension increase in 2026, Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) received criticism from the opposition on Tuesday.
Harsh Criticism of Stocker Due to Pension Statement
2.09.2025 For the statement in the ORF "Summer Talk" that he wants to stay below the adjustment factor of 2.7 percent for the pension increase in 2026, Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) received criticism from the opposition on Tuesday.
Help Signal Recognized: Woman in Lower Austria Escaped Violent Partner
2.09.2025 A man who allegedly threatened and beat his partner for half a year in the industrial district was arrested at the end of August.
Hilfezeichen erkannt: Frau in NÖ entkam gewalttätigem Partner
2.09.2025 Ein Mann, der im Industrieviertel seine Lebensgefährtin ein halbes Jahr lang bedroht und geschlagen haben soll, wurde Ende August festgenommen.
National Council Starts Autumn Work with Tightening of the Weapons Law
2.09.2025 The parliament is starting its autumn work, with a significant project on the agenda at the beginning.
End of Holidays and Major Events Cause Traffic Jam Weekend
2.09.2025 On the weekend of September 6th and 7th, massive traffic disruptions are expected on Austria's roads. The reason for this is the end of the holidays in several federal states as well as numerous major events.
Grasser faces another trial in Buwog case
2.09.2025 Former Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser, who has been incarcerated since early June, faces another court trial.
5,000 Euro Reward for Information After Robbery in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Who Knows This Man?
2.09.2025 In Vienna-Floridsdorf, there was a serious robbery at a supermarket branch at the beginning of August, where employees were threatened with a weapon. The Vienna police are asking for information. There is even a 5,000 Euro reward for this.
5.000 Euro Belohnung für Hinweise nach Raub in Wien-Floridsdorf: Wer kennt diesen Mann?
2.09.2025 In Wien-Floridsdorf kam es Anfang August zu einem schweren Raub in einer Supermarktfiliale, bei der Angestellte mit einer Waffe bedroht wurden. Die Polizei Wien bittet um Hinweise. Dafür gibt es sogar 5.000 Euro Belohnung.
Issues Identified in Waidhofen/Ybbstal Music School
2.09.2025 An audit report by the Lower Austrian municipal supervision reveals deficiencies in the Waidhofen/Ybbstal music school association.
Mega Drug Ring in Vienna Dismantled: 2.5 Million Euros Street Value
2.09.2025 A coordinated strike against drug-related crime in Vienna led to the seizure of large quantities of crystal meth and cocaine. Four suspects were arrested.
Mega-Drogenring in Wien zerschlagen: 2,5 Millionen Euro Straßenverkaufswert
2.09.2025 Ein koordinierter Schlag gegen die Suchtmittelkriminalität in Wien führte zur Sicherstellung großer Mengen an Crystal Meth und Kokain. Vier Tatverdächtige wurden festgenommen.
Eurobarometer: Majority in Austria Against EU Enlargement
3.09.2025 According to a Eurobarometer survey, most Austrians are against the admission of more countries into the EU. This survey serves as a basis for the consultations of the EU European Ministers on enlargement in Copenhagen.
27-Year-Old Stabbed in Vienna-Brigittenau: Critically Injured
2.09.2025 On Monday afternoon, a 27-year-old was critically injured by multiple stab wounds in Vienna-Brigittenau. The unknown perpetrator could not be apprehended.
27-Jähriger in Wien-Brigittenau niedergestochen: Lebensgefährlich verletzt
2.09.2025 Montagnachmittag wurde ein 27-Jähriger durch mehrere Messerstiche in Wien-Brigittenau lebensgefährlich verletzt. Der unbekannte Täter konnte nicht gefasst werden.
43-Year-Old Caused Disturbance in Front of Ice Cream Shop in Vienna-Brigittenau
2.09.2025 A 43-year-old man was temporarily arrested on Monday after allegedly attempting to break into a closed ice cream shop.
43-Jähriger randalierte vor Eisgeschäft in Wien-Brigittenau
2.09.2025 Ein 43-jähriger Mann wurde am Montag vorläufig festgenommen, nachdem er versucht haben soll, in ein geschlossenes Eisgeschäft einzubrechen.
Repeated Verdict Against 18-Year-Old After Terror Plan Against Vienna Central Station
2.09.2025 An 18-year-old who attempted to attack people with a knife in the name of IS at Vienna's main train station in September 2023 has been convicted again.
Erneutes Urteil gegen 18-Jährigen nach Terror-Plan gegen Wiener Hauptbahnhof
2.09.2025 Ein 18-Jähriger, der im September 2023 mit einem Messer im Namen des IS am Wiener Hauptbahnhof auf Menschen losgehen wollte, wurde erneut verurteilt.
Nach vereiteltem Anschlag: IS-Anhänger erneut zu Haftstrafe verurteilt
2.09.2025 Nach einem vereitelten Terrorplan gegen den Wiener Hauptbahnhof ist ein inzwischen 18-jähriger IS-Sympathisant erneut verurteilt worden.
Emilia and Elias are the most popular baby names of the previous year
2.09.2025 In 2024, Emilia and Elias were the most popular names for newborns in Austria. According to Statistics Austria, Emilia was given 534 times and Elias 671 times. In total, there were 37,463 newborn girls and 39,775 newborn boys.
Emilia und Elias sind die beliebtesten Babynamen im Vorjahr
2.09.2025 Im Jahr 2024 waren Emilia und Elias die beliebtesten Vornamen für Neugeborene in Österreich. Laut Statistik Austria wurden Emilia 534 Mal und Elias 671 Mal vergeben. Insgesamt gab es 37.463 neugeborene Mädchen und 39.775 neugeborene Jungen.
Cultural Summer Vienna Recorded More Visitors
2.09.2025 Interest in the Kultursommer Wien has increased. This year, the festival attracted more than 90,000 people. A date has already been set for 2026.
Kultursommer Wien verzeichnete mehr Besucher
2.09.2025 Das Interesse am Kultursommer Wien ist gestiegen. Das Festival lockte heuer mehr als 90.000 Menschen an. Für 2026 gibt es bereits ein Datum.
EU Enlargement in the Western Balkans: Meinl-Reisinger Desires "New Momentum"
2.09.2025 Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger emphasizes the urgency of EU enlargement in the Western Balkans, in light of the Russian attack on Ukraine. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia are crucial for Europe's completeness.
Inflation in August Continued to Rise
2.09.2025 In August, inflation increased to 4.1 percent according to the flash estimate by Statistics Austria. The inflation rate in Austria is thus significantly above the inflation rate of 2.1 percent in the Eurozone.
OeNB Chief Kocher Advocates for "Cautious Policy" in ECB Interest Rate Decision
2.09.2025 OeNB Chief Kocher urges caution regarding the next ECB interest rate decision in September.
ÖBB must save up to 600 million euros
2.09.2025 The ÖBB must save up to 600 million euros annually, reports the "Tiroler Tageszeitung". Freight transport is under pressure as many contracts are lost and the ÖBB competes with low-cost truck providers in the cargo sector. This area will also record losses this year, according to ÖBB General Director Andreas Matthä.
ÖBB müssen bis zu 600 Millionen Euro einsparen
2.09.2025 Die ÖBB müssen jährlich bis zu 600 Millionen Euro einsparen, berichtet die "Tiroler Tageszeitung". Der Güterverkehr gerät unter Druck, da viele Aufträge verloren gehen und die ÖBB im Cargo-Bereich mit günstigen Lkw-Anbietern konkurriert. Dieser Bereich wird auch dieses Jahr Verluste verzeichnen, so ÖBB-Generaldirektor Andreas Matthä.
OeNB Chief Kocher for End of Austria Surcharge
2.09.2025 To reduce the still high inflation in Austria, sustainable measures are primarily required, according to OeNB Chief Kocher.
Boom in the Health and Social Sector
2.09.2025 According to an AMS report, the health and social sector recorded an employment increase of 3.4 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year. In the industry, there were 319,000 employees working under dependent employment.
Federal Chancellor Stocker in ORF Summer Talk for Pension Increase Under 2.7 Percent
2.09.2025 ÖVP leader and Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker made it clear on Monday in the ORF summer interview that he wants to keep pension increases below 2.7 percent in 2026.