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Curtain Up for Red-White-Red Polar Research Station

1.08.2025 The polar research station on the Greenlandic island of Ammassalik has so far been in trial operation. For the University of Graz, this is a unique feature in Austria.

Football: Rapid Vienna Overcomes Dečić Tuzi

1.08.2025 Rapid Wien has moved a step closer to the league phase of the Conference League. The Hütteldorf team defeated Dečić Tuzi with an aggregate score of 6:2 and will now face Dundee United.

Fußball: Rapid Wien nimmt Hürde Dečić Tuzi

1.08.2025 Rapid Wien ist der Ligaphase der Conference League einen Schritt näher gekommen. Die Hütteldorfer setzten sich gegen Dečić Tuzi mit einem Gesamtscore von 6:2 durch und treffen nun auf Dundee United.

Government for Zero Wage Round in the Federation

1.08.2025 ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS have agreed on a zero wage round. Politics must also "make a contribution to budget consolidation" and set a good example, according to the three party leaders.

Sugar Consumption Explodes: Annual Amount Already Reached in August

1.08.2025 This year, Austrians have already consumed as much sugar by August 3rd as the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends for an entire year, Foodwatch announced in a press release on Thursday.

Global 2000 Test: So viele Pestizide stecken in Wassermelonen

31.07.2025 Regelmäßige Tests der Umweltschutzorganisation GLOBAL 2000 belegen, dass Wassermelonen nahezu frei von Pestizid-Rückständen sind. Dies gilt sowohl für biologisch als auch für konventionell angebaute Melonen.

Greens Submit Statements of Facts After Identitarian Demonstration

31.07.2025 The Greens are filing several factual reports following the demonstration by the right-wing extremist Identitarians last Saturday.

Grüne bringen nach Identitären-Demo Sachverhaltsdarstellungen ein

31.07.2025 Die Grünen bringen nach der Demonstration der rechtsextremen Identitären am vergangenen Samstag mehrere Sachverhaltsdarstellungen ein.

Trial Over 22-Year-Old Who Died From Drugs: Jurisdiction Ruling

31.07.2025 After the death of a 22-year-old woman, who died in the early hours of October 23, 2024, in an apartment in Vienna-Favoriten from the effects of an overdose, two men were tried on Thursday at the regional court. They had spent the evening with the young woman and consumed drugs.

Prozess um an Drogen gestorbene 22-Jährige: Unzuständigkeitsurteil

31.07.2025 Nach dem Ableben einer 22-Jährigen, die in der Nacht auf den 23. Oktober 2024 in einer Wohnung in Wien-Favoriten an den Folgen einer Überdosis starb, ist am Donnerstag am Landesgericht gegen zwei Männer verhandelt worden, die gemeinsam mit der jungen Frau den Abend verbracht und Drogen konsumiert hatten.

No need to worry for drivers: According to Hanke, no increase in vignette prices planned

31.07.2025 Transport Minister Peter Hanke (SPÖ) reassures drivers amidst the ongoing discussion about a possible increase in toll and vignette prices.

Car Stolen: Teenagers Engaged in a Chase with Vienna Police

31.07.2025 Early Wednesday morning, two teenagers in Vienna-Brigittenau stole a car and led the police on a chase to Döbling.

Auto gestohlen: Jugendliche lieferten sich Verfolgungsjagd mit Wiener Polizei

31.07.2025 Mittwochfrüh haben zwei Jugendliche in Wien-Brigittenau einen Wagen entwendet und der Polizei eine Verfolgungsjagd bis nach Döbling geliefert.

Mountain Biker Rescued from River After Fall

31.07.2025 On Thursday, a 55-year-old mountain biker was rescued from the Erlauf after a fall in the Purgstall area in the Scheibbs district.

Man in Custody After Discovery of Child Abuse Material

31.07.2025 After the discovery of child abuse images during two house searches in the Amstetten district, a man was arrested.

Mann nach Fund von Kindesmissbrauchsmaterial in U-Haft

31.07.2025 Nach der Entdeckung von Kindesmissbrauchsdarstellungen bei zwei Hausdurchsuchungen im Bezirk Amstetten wurde ein Mann festgenommen.

"ÖGK Refund" of 2,500 Euros: Beware of Fake Emails

31.07.2025 Currently, as reported on finanz.at, there is an increase in fake emails in the name of the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK), promising citizens a monthly refund of almost 2,500 euros. These phishing attempts are part of a larger fraud scheme, which official bodies are now urgently warning against.

1.77 Million Euro Damage: Indictment of "Shaman" in Vienna

31.07.2025 In the case of large-scale alleged occult frauds involving two self-proclaimed "shamans" named "Amela" and "Anna," the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) filed a comprehensive indictment against the younger of the two and two alleged accomplices at the Vienna Regional Court on Thursday.

Several Arrests After Series of ATM Explosions

31.07.2025 After a series of ATM explosions in this country, 14 people have been arrested as suspects, the police announced at a press conference with the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office on Thursday.

Heat: Regulation and Protection Plans from 2026 Receive Praise

31.07.2025 SPÖ Social Minister Korinna Schumann once again drew attention to heat stress for workers on Thursday and highlighted proposed protective measures from an already presented heat regulation.

1.77 Million Euro Damage: Indictment of "Shaman" in Vienna

31.07.2025 In the case of large-scale alleged occult frauds involving two self-proclaimed "shamans" named "Amela" and "Anna," the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) filed a comprehensive indictment against the younger of the two and two alleged accomplices at the Vienna Regional Court on Thursday.

1,77 Mio. Euro Schaden: Anklage von "Schamanin" in Wien

31.07.2025 Im Fall groß angelegter mutmaßlicher Okkult-Betrügereien rund um zwei selbst ernannte "Schamaninnen" namens "Amela" und "Anna" hat die Wirtschafts- und Korruptionsstaatsanwaltschaft (WKStA) am Donnerstag gegen die Jüngere der beiden und zwei mutmaßliche Komplizen beim Wiener Landesgericht eine umfangreiche Anklageschrift eingebracht.

Teenager in Vienna-Döbling on Stolen E-Bike unterwegs

31.07.2025 In Vienna-Döbling, a teenager was riding a stolen e-bike on Wednesday.

Teenager in Wien-Döbling auf gestohlenem E-Fahrrad unterwegs

31.07.2025 In Wien-Döbling ist am Mittwoch ein Teenager auf einem gestohlenen E-Fahrrad unterwegs gewesen.

19-Year-Old IS and Hamas Fanatic Sentenced in Vienna: One Year Suspended Sentence

31.07.2025 A fervent supporter of the terrorist organizations "Islamic State" (IS) and Hamas, who had radicalized in a short time via the social platform TikTok, was held accountable on Thursday at the Vienna Regional Court.

19-jährige IS- und Hamas-Fanatikerin in Wien verurteilt: Ein Jahr bedingte Haft

31.07.2025 Eine glühende Anhängerin der Terror-Organisationen "Islamischer Staat" (IS) und Hamas, welche sich über die soziale Plattform TikTok binnen kürzester Zeit radikalisiert hatte, ist am Donnerstag am Wiener Landesgericht zur Verantwortung gezogen worden.

Blank Firing Gun Against Screwdriver: Dispute Among Drivers in Vienna Escalated

31.07.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, two drivers used a blank-firing gun and a screwdriver to settle a dispute over a right-of-way violation on the outer Vienna Neubaugürtel.

Schreckschusspistole gegen Schraubenzieher: Streit unter Autolenkern in Wien eskalierte

31.07.2025 Am Dienstagnachmittag haben zwei Autolenker mit Schreckschusspistole bzw. Schraubenzieher einen Streit um eine Vorrangverletzung am äußeren Wiener Neubaugürtel ausgetragen.

Schamaninnen-Prozess: Anklage gegen mutmaßliche Millionen-Betrügerin eingebracht

31.07.2025 Die Wirtschafts- und Korruptionsstaatsanwaltschaft hat gegen eine mutmaßliche Okkult-Betrügerin und zwei Komplizen Anklage erhoben. Es geht um einen Schaden von über 1,7 Millionen Euro.

Hit and Run with 3.8 Promille: Traffic Accident in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus

31.07.2025 A 39-year-old car driver is said to have caused a rear-end collision in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus on Wednesday and then fled under the influence of alcohol.

Fahrerflucht mit 3,8 Promille: Verkehrsunfall in Wien-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus

31.07.2025 Ein 39-jähriger Pkw-Lenker soll am Mittwoch in Wien-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus einen Auffahrunfall verursacht und anschließend unter Alkoholeinfluss geflüchtet sein.

Planquadrat in Vienna: 47 Reports and 120 Organ Mandates

31.07.2025 47 reports and 120 organ mandates were announced by the Vienna police on Thursday following a grid operation in the federal capital.

Planquadrat in Wien: 47 Anzeigen und 120 Organmandate

31.07.2025 47 Anzeigen und 120 Organmandate hat die Wiener Polizei am Donnerstag nach einem Planquadrat in der Bundeshauptstadt vermeldet.

Avocado too hard? This kitchen trick helps immediately

12.08.2025 An unripe avocado can spoil the enjoyment, but with a simple kitchen trick, the fruit becomes soft enough to eat in just ten minutes.

Boy in Upper Austria Scalded by Hot Water - Flown to Vienna Hospital

31.07.2025 After being scalded by hot water in Upper Austria, a boy was taken to a hospital in Vienna.

Bub in OÖ von heißem Wasser verbrüht - in Wiener Spital geflogen

31.07.2025 Nachdem er in Oberösterreich von heißem Wasser verbrüht worden ist, ist ein Bub nach Wien ins Krankenhaus gebracht worden.

Weekend with Unstable Weather Ahead

31.07.2025 The weather for the upcoming weekend remains unstable. A low-pressure influence determines the weather conditions and there may occasionally be heavy showers, according to Geosphere Austria in their forecast on Thursday.

Austria Scratched the 100-Billion Mark in Chat Messages

31.07.2025 Austria is approaching the mark of 100 billion chat messages sent via messaging services in 2024.

Heat Hits the Poor Hardest in Vienna: Experts Call for Greening

31.07.2025 "The heat of the city is brutal in the summer," sang songwriter Rainhard Fendrich in the 20th century. It is exacerbated by the climate crisis and particularly affects areas in Vienna where people with low incomes live. Researchers reported this on Thursday during an online press conference.

Hitze trifft in Wien Arme am stärksten: Experten fordern Begrünung

31.07.2025 "Die Hitze der Stadt ist im Sommer brutal", tönte Liedermacher Rainhard Fendrich im 20. Jahrhundert. Sie wird durch die Klimakrise verschärft und trifft in Wien vor allem Viertel, wo Menschen mit geringem Einkommen leben. Das berichteten Forscher am Donnerstag bei einer Online-Pressekonferenz.

Lotto Triple Jackpot on Sunday: 3.3 Million Euros Await

31.07.2025 The jackpot series in Lotto "6 out of 45" will - for now - continue for another round, as there was no six-number winner last Wednesday.

15-year-old Styrian Hoarded Weapons and Researched Mass Shootings

31.07.2025 A 15-year-old from Styria, who threatened several teenagers with a knife and conducted extensive research on rampages on the internet, was arrested by the police.

15-jähriger Steirer hortete Waffen und recherchierte zu Amokläufen

31.07.2025 Ein 15-jähriger Steirer, welcher mehrere Jugendliche mit einem Messer bedroht und intensive Recherchen zu Amokläufen im Internet betrieben hat, wurde von der Polizei festgenommen.

Chinese Online Giant Takes Over MediaMarkt: What This Means for Retail

31.07.2025 The European retail sector is experiencing a bombshell: The Chinese online giant JD.com secures the majority stake in Ceconomy, the parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn. This move is far more than just a financial transaction; it signals a profound transformation in the electronics trade and raises important questions about the future of the traditional brands, the impact on competition, and the safeguarding of thousands of jobs.

Dress of Girl Began to Burn in Mountain Chapel

31.07.2025 A six-year-old from Vienna ended up in the hospital after a fire accident in Carinthia.

Tragic Farewell to Laura Dahlmeier: The Hidden Dangers of Mountaineering

31.07.2025 The news of Laura Dahlmeier's tragic death on Laila Peak, a mountain over 5,700 meters high in Pakistan, shocked the world. Yet one detail touched particularly deeply: her explicit and written wish that no one should risk their life to recover her body. This harrowing story sheds light on the merciless reality of high mountains and the profound questions that arise during extreme mountain tours. Why are rescues at such altitudes so difficult? What risks do mountaineers really face, and how can we optimally protect ourselves while respecting the majesty of the mountains? Dive into the complex world between adventure, danger, and deep respect for nature.

Tragic Farewell to Laura Dahlmeier: The Hidden Dangers of Mountaineering

31.07.2025 The news of Laura Dahlmeier's tragic death on Laila Peak, a mountain over 5,700 meters high in Pakistan, shocked the world. Yet one detail touched particularly deeply: her explicit and written wish that no one should risk their life to recover her body. This harrowing story sheds light on the merciless reality of high mountains and the profound questions that arise during extreme mountain tours. Why are rescues at such altitudes so difficult? What risks do mountaineers really face, and how can we optimally protect ourselves while respecting the majesty of the mountains? Dive into the complex world between adventure, danger, and deep respect for nature.

Tragischer Abschied von Laura Dahlmeier: Die versteckten Gefahren des Bergsteigens

31.07.2025 Die Nachricht vom tragischen Tod Laura Dahlmeiers am Laila Peak, einem über 5.700 Meter hohen Berg in Pakistan, schockierte die Welt. Doch ein Detail berührte besonders tief: Ihr ausdrücklicher und niedergeschriebener Wunsch, dass niemand sein Leben riskieren solle, um ihren Leichnam zu bergen. Diese erschütternde Geschichte wirft ein Schlaglicht auf die gnadenlose Realität des Hochgebirges und die tiefgreifenden Fragen, die sich bei extremen Bergtouren stellen. Warum sind Rettungen in solchen Höhen so schwierig? Welche Risiken tragen Bergsteiger wirklich, und wie können wir uns optimal schützen und gleichzeitig die Majestät der Berge respektieren? Tauchen Sie ein in die komplexe Welt zwischen Abenteuer, Gefahr und tiefem Naturrespekt.

Several Arrests After Series of ATM Explosions

31.07.2025 After a series of ATM explosions in this country, 14 people have been arrested as suspects, the police announced at a press conference with the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office on Thursday.

Nine Flamingos Hatched in Vienna Zoo

31.07.2025 Nine flamingos have been born at the Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn. However, it will still take some time for them to develop their characteristic pink coloration.

Neun Flamingos im Wiener Zoo geschlüpft

31.07.2025 Im Wiener Tiergarten Schönbrunn sind neun Flamingos zur Welt gekommen. Bis zur charakteristischen rosa Färbung dauert es aber noch.

Record Profit at Microsoft: AI and Cloud Drive Business

31.07.2025 Microsoft has achieved a profit of over 100 billion dollars for the first time in the past fiscal year. Particularly the cloud business and the demand for AI services led to significant increases.

Rekordgewinn bei Microsoft: KI und Cloud treiben Geschäft an

31.07.2025 Microsoft hat im vergangenen Geschäftsjahr erstmals einen Gewinn von über 100 Milliarden Dollar erzielt. Besonders das Cloud-Geschäft und die Nachfrage nach KI-Diensten sorgten für deutliche Zuwächse.

14 Verdächtige nach Bankomatsprengungen festgenommen

31.07.2025 Nach einer Serie von Bankomatsprengungen in Österreich sind 14 Personen als Verdächtige festgenommen worden.

Summer Brings Vienna a New Festival

31.07.2025 On August 29, the festival "Manufactory of the Arts" begins in Vienna-Döbling.

Sommer bringt Wien neues Festival

31.07.2025 Am 29. August beginnt in Wien-Döbling das Festival "Manufaktur der Künste".

Lower Austrian Sedated and Repeatedly Raped Partner: Trial

31.07.2025 The public prosecutor's office in Korneuburg has charged a 42-year-old man who allegedly drugged his partner with sleeping pills and subsequently raped her in 2014 in a town in the Lower Austrian district of Bruck an der Leitha. According to the indictment, he extensively reported the abuse in words and pictures to a German man who had repeatedly sedated and raped his wife over 15 years in Lower Saxony.

New GTA 6 Leak: Is Another Delay Imminent?

10.08.2025 Since the announcement of Grand Theft Auto 6, the gaming world has been eagerly anticipating its release. However, what began as a gigantic hype is overshadowed by recurring rumors of delays and hefty prices. Is the future of GTA closer than we think – or not?