Nighttime Earthquake in Upper Styria
28.08.2025 With a magnitude of 1.9, there was a slight earthquake in Upper Styria on the night of Thursday.
Water Pipe Burst: Vienna West Exit Closed
28.08.2025 Due to a water pipe burst, the western exit in Vienna-Penzing was partially closed early Thursday morning.
Wasserrohrbruch: Wiener Westausfahrt gesperrt
28.08.2025 Wegen eines Wasserrohrbruchs ist Donnerstagfrüh die Westausfahrt in Wien-Penzing teilweise gesperrt worden.
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Exception for Network Fees for PV Systems is Coming
28.08.2025 The government plans exemptions for smaller PV systems from the grid feed-in fees. The draft is expected to be presented in parliament by autumn.
Every Second Person Misses the Train: Criticism of the Railway's Timetable Flop
28.08.2025 The VCÖ rail test shows: Many train travelers lose valuable time due to poorly coordinated schedules. Passengers in Lower Austria are particularly affected.
New Limit Aims to Curb Exploitation with Possession Disturbance Lawsuits
28.08.2025 Recently, lucrative actions have been taken against drivers with threats of high possession disturbance lawsuits. Justice Minister Sporrer now plans a legal brake by reducing the basis for assessment for such lawsuits.
Family Hospice Leave: More Money for Those Affected Starting September
28.08.2025 The income limit for the hardship compensation in family hospice leave will increase to 1,200 euros starting in September. Stays abroad will be excluded from the subsidy in the future.
When Saving Becomes a Danger for the Economy
28.08.2025 The savings rate in Austria has increased significantly. The Momentum Institute warns: This money is missing in the economy – and proposes concrete measures.
Rapid Wien believes in advancing to the Conference League group stage
28.08.2025 On the way to the group stage of the Conference League, Rapid Vienna still has ETO Györ FC in their way. The Hütteldorf team must overcome the 1-2 deficit from the first leg in Hungary at home today, Thursday (7:00 PM/live ORF 1).
Record Summer Season for Austria: 40 Million Overnight Stays So Far
28.08.2025 The summer season 2025 in Austria records a record increase of 1.3 percent with 40.55 million overnight stays compared to the previous year, with the increase mainly attributed to foreign tourists.ÖAMTC warns: End of holidays and numerous events cause traffic jam weekend
28.08.2025 The end of the holiday season in Eastern Austria, parts of the Netherlands, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic will once again lead to significant traffic jams and delays on the Austrian south-north and east-west routes, warns the ÖAMTC in a press release on Wednesday.Alcohol-Free Wine Fails the Taste Test
28.08.2025
Rapid Wien glaubt an Aufstieg in Conference League Gruppenphase
28.08.2025 Auf dem Weg in die Gruppenphase der Conference League steht Rapid Wien noch ETO Györ FC im Weg. Die Hütteldorfer müssen am heutigen Donnerstag (19.00 Uhr/live ORF 1) zu Hause das 1:2 aus dem Hinspiel in Ungarn aufholen.
ÖAMTC warnt: Ferienende und zahlreiche Events sorgen für Stau-Wochenende
27.08.2025 Das Ferienende in Ostösterreich, in Teilen der Niederlande, der Slowakei und Tschechiens wird auch diesmal auf den österreichischen Süd-Nord- und Ost-West-Verbindungen zu teils erheblichen Staus und Verzögerungen führen, warnt der ÖAMTC am Mittwoch per Aussendung.
Lotto Sevenfold Jackpot Cracked: Solo Six Wins Around 9.7 Million Euros
28.08.2025 The seventh sevenfold jackpot in the over 39-year history of the lottery was hit on Wednesday.Firefighting Operation for Fire in Vienna-Donaustadt
27.08.2025 A fire broke out on Tuesday at a storage site next to a former restaurant on the New Danube in Vienna-Donaustadt.
Feuerwehreinsatz bei Brand in Wien-Donaustadt
27.08.2025 Ein Feuer ist am Dienstag auf einem Lagerplatz neben einer ehemaligen Gaststätte an der Neuen Donau in Wien-Donaustadt ausgebrochen.
Construction Work on Vienna Public Transport Continues After Summer Holidays
28.08.2025 Just in time for the start of school on September 1st, numerous public transport services in Vienna are resuming regular operations. However, some construction sites will continue – even until the end of the year. Here is an overview.
Concerned About the Emigration of Skilled Workers, Says Federation of Austrian Industries
27.08.2025 Data on labor migration paints "a worrying picture," according to the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV).
This is what Austria listened to this summer
27.08.2025 It may not be over yet, but Spotify is already presenting the top songs of the summer 2025. In Austria, gentle ballads and German rap share the top spots.
Elon Musk's Megarocket "Starship" Completes Successful Test Flight
27.08.2025 All good things come in tens: After several failed attempts, the tenth test flight of Elon Musk's "Starship" rocket was a success. It is the largest and most powerful rocket ever built.
Travis Kelce's Father Spills the Beans: Taylor Swift Said "Yes!" Two Weeks Ago!
27.08.2025 Just recently, Taylor Swift announced her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce, but the proposal is said to have taken place two weeks ago in the garden of Kelce's parents' home in Missouri, as his father Ed Kelce revealed in an interview.
Aggressive Pensioner in Custody After Dog Drama in Vienna City
28.08.2025 On Monday, a dog seizure escalated in downtown Vienna, with the 66-year-old owner of the animal attacking the police officers and even attempting to bite them. The previously convicted woman is now in pre-trial detention.
Bissige Pensionistin nach Hunde-Drama in Wiener City in U-Haft
28.08.2025 Am Montag eskalierte eine Hundeabnahme in der Wiener Innenstadt, die 66-jährige Besitzerin des Tieres ging dabei auf die Polizisten los und wollte auch zubeißen. Die bereits vorbestrafte Frau befindet sich nun in U-Haft.AUA: Union's Warning of Job Losses Unfounded
27.08.2025
Rent Price Cap Already from Early 2026: Babler Heats Up Tempers
27.08.2025 The planned rent cap in privately financed housing from 2026, as announced by SPÖ leader Andreas Babler and confirmed by ÖVP Chancellor Christian Stocker, continues to cause political tensions and differing positions within and outside the coalition parties.
Who lives in Vienna pays the most for district heating
27.08.2025 A recent analysis shows partly massive differences in district heating tariffs across the federal states. Prices are particularly high in Vienna, but customers have little choice.
Resignation of Jürgen Werner as Austria Vienna Sports Director
27.08.2025 After a weak start to the new season, Jürgen Werner unexpectedly resigned from his position as sports director of Wiener Austria on Wednesday.
Rücktritt von Jürgen Werner als Austria-Wien-Sportvorstand
27.08.2025 Nach dem schwachen Start in die neue Saison hat Jürgen Werner am Mittwoch überraschend seine Funktion als Sportvorstand der Wiener Austria zurückgelegt.
Judgment Against 31-Year-Old After Threat with Knife at Vienna Central Station
27.08.2025 On Wednesday, a woman was sentenced to a four-month suspended sentence at the Vienna Regional Court after a conflict with a passerby occurred at Vienna Central Station on April 18.
Urteil gegen 31-Jährige nach Drohung mit Messer am Wiener Hauptbahnhof
27.08.2025 Am Mittwoch wurde eine Frau am Wiener Landesgericht zu einer Bewährungsstrafe von vier Monaten verurteilt, nachdem es am 18. April am Wiener Hauptbahnhof zu einem Konflikt mit einem Passanten gekommen war.
Lives Separated from Family: Bruce Willis Dependent on 24-Hour Care
27.08.2025 Actor Bruce Willis is being cared for in a 24-hour nursing home due to his frontotemporal dementia and lives apart from his family, as his wife recently reported in an interview with ABC.
Vienna Greens Criticize Education Policy in Vienna
27.08.2025 Four days before the start of school, the Vienna Greens criticized the education policy of the red-pink city government. In the last five years, the education situation has deteriorated under the NEOS policy. The Greens see problems in the lack of social mixing of students and the shortage of staff.
Wiener Grüne kritisieren Bildungspolitik in Wien
27.08.2025 Vier Tage vor Schulbeginn kritisierten die Wiener Grünen die Bildungspolitik der rot-pinken Stadtregierung. In den letzten fünf Jahren habe sich die Bildungssituation unter der NEOS-Politik verschlechtert. Probleme sehen die Grünen in der fehlenden sozialen Durchmischung der Schüler und im Mangel an Personal.
Austrian Armed Forces Will Continue to Strengthen the Domestic Economy with Investments in the Future
27.08.2025 The Federal Army plans to increase its budget and promote the country's economy through investments. According to Defense Minister Tanner, around 60 percent of the value creation from approximately 4,500 military procurements per year remains in Austria.
Who lives in Vienna pays the most for district heating
27.08.2025 A recent analysis shows significant differences in district heating tariffs across the federal states. Prices are particularly high in Vienna, but customers have little choice.
Wer in Wien wohnt, zahlt am meisten für Fernwärme
27.08.2025 Eine aktuelle Analyse zeigt teils massive Unterschiede bei Fernwärmetarifen in den Bundesländern. Besonders hoch sind die Preise in Wien, doch Kunden haben kaum eine Wahl.
Attempted Robbery in Vienna Subway Station: Who Knows the Suspect?
27.08.2025 On June 12, 2025, there was an attempted robbery at the Vienna subway station Längenfeldgasse. The Vienna police have now released a photo of the suspect and are asking the public for information.
Versuchter Raub in Wiener U-Bahn-Station: Wer kennt den Tatverdächtigen?
27.08.2025 Am 12. Juni 2025 kam es in der Wiener U-Bahn-Station Längenfeldgasse zu einem versuchten Raub. Nun veröffentlichte die Wiener Polizei ein Foto des Tatverdächtigen und bittet die Bevölkerung um Hinweise.
Robbery in Vienna-Favoriten: DNA Trace on Cap Led to Teenager
27.08.2025 On Neilreichgasse in Vienna-Favoriten, a passerby was approached by a young man on April 7th, asking if he wanted to buy "something."
Raub in Wien-Favoriten: DNA-Spur auf Haube führte zu Teenager
27.08.2025 In der Neilreichgasse in Wien-Favoriten ist bereits am 7. April ein Passant von einem jungen Mann dazu angesprochen worden, ob er "etwas" kaufen wolle.
Building Police Discover Illegal Hotel in Vienna-Brigittenau
27.08.2025 Since July of last year, short-term rental of apartments in Vienna has been subject to strict regulations and is monitored by the Building Police Control Department. The nine officers of the Building Police (MA37) have succeeded in uncovering another illegal hotel in the Vienna-Brigittenau district.
Baupolizei entdeckt illegales Hotel in Wien-Brigittenau
27.08.2025 Seit Juli des letzten Jahres unterliegt die Kurzzeitvermietung von Wohnungen in Wien strengen Regelungen und wird vom Referat Kontrolle der Baupolizei überwacht. Den neun Beamten der Baupolizei (MA37) ist es gelungen, ein weiteres illegales Hotel im Bezirk Wien-Brigittenau aufzudecken.
After Body Found in Vienna's Danube: Suspect Arrested
27.08.2025 A 42-year-old man was arrested after a body was found in the New Danube in Vienna-Floridsdorf, as there is suspicion that he is involved in the death of the 37-year-old.
Nach Leichenfund in Wiener Donau: Verdächtiger festgenommen
27.08.2025 Ein 42-Jähriger wurde nach dem Auffinden einer Leiche in der Neuen Donau in Wien-Floridsdorf festgenommen, da der Verdacht besteht, dass er in den Tod des 37-Jährigen verwickelt ist.
Arrest in Vienna-Margareten: Man Detained After Threat and Taxi Fraud
27.08.2025 In Vienna-Margareten, a 50-year-old Austrian was arrested on Tuesday. He is accused of threatening an employee and previously not paying for two taxi rides.
Festnahme in Wien-Margareten: Mann nach Drohung und Taxibetrug in Haft
27.08.2025 In Wien-Margareten wurde am Dienstag ein 50-jähriger Österreicher festgenommen. Er soll einen Angestellten bedroht und zuvor zwei Taxifahrten nicht bezahlt haben.
FPÖ plans to establish a committee of inquiry on the Pilnacek case this year
27.08.2025 After the Constitutional Court (VfGH) rejected the inquiry committee planned by the FPÖ as not constitutional, the Freedom Party will decide in the coming days how to proceed.
Increase in Student Numbers Expected in the Coming Years
27.08.2025 The number of over one million students in Austria is expected to continue rising until the 2029/30 school year, according to the school attendance forecast by Statistics Austria.
Construction Work on Vienna Public Transport Continues After Summer Holidays
27.08.2025 Just in time for the start of school on September 1st, numerous public transport services in Vienna are resuming regular operations. However, some construction sites will continue – even until the end of the year. Here is an overview.
Bauarbeiten bei Wiener Öffis gehen auch nach den Sommerferien weiter
28.08.2025 Pünktlich zum Schulbeginn am 1. September nehmen zahlreiche Öffis in Wien wieder den Regelbetrieb auf. Einige Baustellen laufen jedoch weiter – auch bis Jahresende. Hier ein Überblick.
After Discovery of Body in Baden: Murder Charges Filed Against 28-Year-Old
27.08.2025 The public prosecutor's office in Wiener Neustadt has filed murder charges against a 28-year-old Romanian citizen, who is suspected of having killed an 81-year-old woman in Baden in February through blunt force.
Nach Leichenfund in Baden: Mordanklage gegen 28-Jährigen erhoben
27.08.2025 Die Staatsanwaltschaft Wiener Neustadt hat Anklage wegen Mordes gegen einen 28-jährigen rumänischen Staatsbürger erhoben, der im Verdacht steht, im Februar in Baden eine 81-jährige Frau durch stumpfe Gewalt getötet zu haben.
Major Fire in Styria: 30 Cattle and Pigs Perished Agonizingly
27.08.2025 A major fire in an agricultural building in southern Styria's Eibiswald claimed the lives of about 30 animals, but 110 others were rescued. The cause of the fire is still unclear.
Großbrand in der Steiermark: 30 Rinder und Schweine qualvoll verendet
27.08.2025 Ein Großbrand in einem Wirtschaftsgebäude im südsteirischen Eibiswald forderte das Leben von etwa 30 Tieren, 110 weitere konnten allerdings gerettet werden. Die Brandursache ist bislang unklar.
Moose Emil continues to stroll through Lower Austria
27.08.2025 After moose Emil briefly disappeared yesterday, he was spotted on Tuesday evening in St. Andrä-Wördern.
This is the Most Successful Netflix Film of All Time
27.08.2025 The animated musical "KPop Demon Hunters" is now officially the most successful Netflix film ever.
Children's Noise Disturbed Him: 56-Year-Old Reached for the Revolver
27.08.2025 A 56-year-old man threatened children in Leoben with a blank-firing revolver from his window after feeling disturbed by their noise.