Natural History Museum Vienna Displays Mallnitz Meteorite
Vor 2 Stunden Even before a spectacular meteorite fell from the sky near Haag in Lower Austria on October 24 of the previous year, an interesting stone was handed over to the Natural History Museum Vienna in September. After an examination, the finder's suspicion was confirmed: it was a stony meteorite.
DSN Investigations Due to Russian Intelligence Contacts in Austria
Vor 2 Stunden A suspected Russian spy had contact with an engineer from the wastewater company VTA in Upper Austria, which alarmed the DSN. The online medium "Jetzt" reports that the spy likely belongs to a unit responsible for foreign attacks, based on investigations by investigative journalist Christo Grozev.Football: Austria Squad with Alaba and Schlager
Vor 3 StundenViennese "MS Eisvogel" Celebrates Milestone Birthday
Vor 3 StundenÖBB New Construction Line in Flachgau Received Positive EIA Notice
Vor 3 Stunden The planned ÖBB high-performance route in Flachgau has received a positive EIA decision.
29-Year-Old Killed Own Son in Delusion: Conditional Placement in Specialized Clinic
Vor 2 Stunden After the killing of her four-year-old son, a 29-year-old mother from Vienna was conditionally admitted to a forensic-therapeutic center on Tuesday due to incapacity. The woman suffers from a severe psychotic disorder.
Tyrolean Woman Lay in Her Excrement on the Floor for a Week and Died: Verdict for Daughter & Grandchild
Vor 4 Stunden After the death of an 84-year-old woman in Dölsach, East Tyrol, in May due to dehydration, her 59-year-old daughter and 31-year-old grandson were sentenced on Tuesday by the Innsbruck Regional Court to five months of suspended imprisonment each for grossly negligent homicide. The elderly woman was unable to get up after a fall in the shared apartment in May. She lay on the kitchen floor in her own excrement for a week before she passed away.
U-Committee: Live Broadcast Topic on Wednesday
Vor 2 Stunden A possible live broadcast of the committee of inquiry regarding the Pilnacek case is on the agenda of the National Council's Rules of Procedure Committee on Wednesday.
Sale of Legal Cannabis Flowers: Law Aims to Provide Clarity
Vor 34 Minuten A planned amendment to the law is intended to clarify the legal framework for the sale of legal cannabis flowers in Austria. CBD shops are allowed to sell until 2028, from 2029 the sale is only permitted in tobacco shops. After the review, statements will be incorporated, and the government plans to pass the law this year.Study Shows Need for Action Against Climate Crisis
Vor 5 StundenDeceased Patient in Upper Austria: Pammer as Commission Leader
Vor 5 Stunden The head of the expert commission following the death of a patient in Upper Austria is named Friedrich Pammer.
Doubling of Deaths in E-Bike & E-Scooter Accidents: More Controls Announced
Vor 2 Stunden Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) appealed to the personal responsibility of road users during a press conference in front of the Hofburg in Innsbruck on Tuesday, in light of the "alarming" increase in the number of injuries from accidents involving bicycles, e-bikes, and e-scooters this year. He also pointed to increased police checks. While there were 32 fatalities in this area across Austria last year, there have already been 66 this year, the minister explained.
Football: Austria Squad with Alaba and Schlager
Vor 4 Stunden David Alaba and Xaver Schlager are included in Austria's squad for the World Cup qualification matches against Cyprus and Bosnia.
Digital Vignette 2026 Available from Today
Vor 4 Stunden The Digital Vignette 2026 is available for purchase starting today in the ASFINAG toll shop, via the ASFINAG app, at toll stations, at ÖAMTC, ARBÖ, ADAC, as well as at gas stations and tobacconists. The adhesive vignette will be available from the end of November.Austria's Unknown Hollywood Legend Otto Nemenz Has Passed Away
Vor 6 Stunden His cameras were lent to directors like John Frankenheimer, Martin Scorsese, and James Cameron. Tom Hanks presented him with an award for "Terminator 2". Born in Judenburg, Otto Nemenz made the leap from HTL Mödling to Hollywood and significantly influenced modern cinema: He started as a lens technician and later founded his own camera rental company. On November 1st, Otto Nemenz, also known as "the wild radish", passed away at the age of 83 surrounded by his family in Maui.
Numerous Reports at Traffic Focus in Vienna-Meidling
Vor 6 Stunden More than 240 traffic-related reports were announced by the Vienna police on Tuesday following a focus in Meidling. In addition, there were 89 on-the-spot fines and 117 preliminary alcohol tests.
Arrests After Drug Deal in Vienna Apartment
Vor 2 Stunden Based on a tip-off, officers from the task force for combating street crime in Vienna-Brigittenau conducted surveillance. During this time, they observed three individuals entering the building briefly. These three individuals were stopped, and drugs were found on all of them.
Concern About Security: Support for Conscription Rises
Vor 5 Stunden A recent survey shows: A clear majority of Austrians are in favor of conscription. At the same time, the willingness to serve is significantly lower. Minister Tanner sees the result as a signal for a strong, well-equipped armed forces.
Lower Austria Facing Stricter Social Assistance Regulations
Vor 5 Stunden Social assistance was the topic of a meeting of Lower Austria's state government on Tuesday.
Aggressive Patient Injured Emergency Personnel on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße
Vor 4 Stunden A heavily intoxicated 23-year-old attacked paramedics and police officers on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße on Monday evening. Two officers were injured, and the man was arrested.
Service Center for Accessible Living Opens in Vienna
Vor 34 Minuten With the introduction of the service center "Barrier-Free Living Vienna," people with mobility impairments gain easy access to financial support. The city people offer comprehensive consultations on barrier-free housing adaptations and directly refer those affected to appropriate agencies to ensure quick implementation.
Heroin Dealer Arrested After Surveillance in Vienna-Liesing
Vor 6 Stunden For a heroin dealer, the handcuffs clicked on Monday afternoon in Vienna-Liesing after he was observed by officers during several drug transactions.
Green Party: Childcare Should Not Depend on Place of Residence
Vor 1 Stunde The Greens are calling for more political pressure on the federal states to expand childcare. The funds are available but are not being utilized. The offer is particularly inadequate in Styria, Carinthia, and Upper Austria.
Next Round in Debate on Vienna Heumarkt Project
Vor 4 Stunden The construction project by Wertinvest at Vienna's Heumarkt apparently requires an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), as indicated by a decision from the Federal Administrative Court (BVwG), which is available to the APA and was first reported by the "Kurier".