Mandatory Summer School is Coming: Teachers Warn of Chaos
5.12.2025 The planned mandatory summer school for children needing German language support is causing criticism. While some institutions see improvements, the teachers' union warns of a "bureaucratic monster" and questions the educational benefit.
Does the Summer Night Concert fall victim to Vienna's austerity measures?
5.12.2025 The traditional Summer Night Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic faces an uncertain future after a massive cut in funding. The popular free event in the Schönbrunn Palace Park is at risk of reaching its limits due to budget cuts by the city of Vienna.
U2/U5 Construction Site Causes Significant Building Damage on Linke Wienzeile
5.12.2025 A breach of the tunnel floor during the construction of the subway in Vienna led to ground subsidence and building damage at the beginning of November. Residents report cracks and warped door frames and are concerned. The Vienna public transport company tries to reassure: Safety is not at risk.
Schellhorn Statement Causes Internal Party Trouble
5.12.2025 NEOS State Secretary Josef Schellhorn faces criticism from his own ranks after a statement.
Ever Warmer Summers in the Alps
5.12.2025
The summer half-year of 2025 was among the ten warmest on record in the Alpine region of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Particularly notable was June, which was considered an exceptionally hot month and was recorded as the second or third warmest in the Alpine region, only surpassed by the years 2003 and 2019, according to meteorologists on Thursday. After snow was still present in many higher areas in May, there were significantly fewer snow days from June to September than the long-term average.
Tickets, Visa, TV Broadcast: FAQ on the 2026 Football World Cup
5.12.2025 The 48 balls for the group draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are ready, after which football fans worldwide can begin detailed planning.
This was the most googled in Austria in 2025
5.12.2025 In 2025, the search for dramatic events and viral trends dominated Google searches in Austria, with the tragedy of the Graz rampage at the top, closely followed by international conflicts and TikTok phenomena.
ESC 2026 in Vienna: Israel May Participate
5.12.2025 At the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026 in Vienna, Israel will be represented. This was confirmed by the EBU following a decision by the General Assembly in Geneva.
ESC 2026 in Vienna: Israel is allowed to participate
4.12.2025 At the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026 in Vienna, Israel will be represented. This was confirmed by the EBU following a decision by the General Assembly in Geneva.
ESC 2026 in Vienna: Israel is allowed to participate
4.12.2025 Israel will be represented at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026 in Vienna. This was confirmed by the EBU following a decision by the General Assembly in Geneva.
Curious Incident in Lower Austria: Car Stuck in Visitor Walkway to "Cheese Maker World"
4.12.2025 A car driver got lost in the Gmünd district and drove his car over a closed visitor walkway to the "Cheesemaker World". The result: A bizarre operation for the Heidenreichstein Volunteer Fire Department.
Dog Crate Case in the Waldviertel: New Report Implicates Social Worker
4.12.2025 In the dog crate case, an initial medical report for the civil lawsuit is available. It certifies that the leading social worker should have organized "acute medical help" after the second home visit. The lawsuit against the state of Lower Austria continues.
16 Million: Vienna House of the Sea Celebrates Visitor Milestone
4.12.2025 Celebration at the Vienna House of the Sea: On Wednesday, the 16 millionth visitors were welcomed – a family from Lower Austria.
Thieving Raccoon Fell Asleep Drunk During Break-In
4.12.2025 A raccoon entered a liquor store in the USA and consumed excessive alcohol from bottles it had broken itself.
Strike Week of the Social Economy Ended with Protest in Vienna
4.12.2025 With a protest action in Vienna, the strike week of the social economy has come to an end. Employees are demanding a four percent wage increase and criticize the current offer as insufficient. The next round of negotiations will take place on December 11.
Vienna Continues Successful Integration Project "College 25plus"
4.12.2025 Vienna extends the funding project "College 25plus", which offers free language courses and labor market preparatory measures for asylum seekers and recognized refugees over the age of 25, with financial support totaling 10.5 million euros from EU and city funds.Austrian Police Discontinue Outdated App
4.12.2025 The police app will be discontinued from December 5th as it no longer meets current technical standards. Users are referred to the Ministry of the Interior's website and social media channels to access relevant information and services.
Analysis Shows: Wealth is So Unequally Distributed in Austria
5.12.2025 Wealth in Austria is unevenly distributed: The richest ten percent own more than half of the net wealth. The poorer half of households holds only about four percent. This is shown by a recent analysis from the National Bank.
Car Collides at Level Crossing with Badner Bahn
4.12.2025 On Wednesday afternoon, a traffic accident occurred in the area of Tribuswinkel in the municipality of Traiskirchen at a railway crossing regulated by light signals.Investigations Surrounding Graz Influencer Continue
4.12.2025 The investigations in the case of the killed Graz influencer are ongoing. The examination of his burned-out vehicle and the autopsy result are still pending.
With Bomb Threat: Teenager in Vienna Convicted
4.12.2025 After threatening the Vienna police with a bomb attack, a teenager in the federal capital has now received a two-month suspended sentence.
Sapori Amaretti recalled due to increased hydrocyanic acid levels
12.12.2025 H.M. Weihs GmbH initiated a precautionary recall of Sapori Amaretti 175 grams on Thursday. The reason is elevated hydrocyanic acid levels. The stock has been removed from sale, and affected products can be returned.
FPÖ Ombudsman Criticizes Document Deliveries in Pilnacek Case
4.12.2025 FPÖ Ombudsman Christoph Luisser criticizes harassment in the Pilnacek case and criticizes that hardly any requested files are being delivered by the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Justice. The Ministry of the Interior refers to an offered file inspection in a statement.How Part-Time Rates Changed in the Third Quarter
4.12.2025 The part-time rates for women and men moved in different directions in the third quarter. While there was a decrease of 1.7 percentage points for women, there was an increase of 0.6 percentage points for men compared to the same period last year.
Volunteering in Austria: Almost Every Second Person is Involved Voluntarily
4.12.2025 Approximately 3.73 million people in Austria volunteer – almost every second person over 15. This is according to current data from Statistics Austria. Informal help is increasing, while engagement in clubs and organizations is slightly decreasing.
Warning of Legionella Danger in Toilets in Vienna Stadthalle
4.12.2025 The City Audit Office inspected the men's restroom in the Vienna Stadthalle and identified a change that it considers disadvantageous.
Weather Presents Itself Rather Gloomy Over the Weekend
5.12.2025 The upcoming weekend is likely to be rather gloomy in terms of weather.
Paid for Child Abuse: State Official from Lower Austria Arrested
4.12.2025 A state official from Lower Austria was arrested, as he is accused of having followed livestreams of child abuse on his private computer for years and having paid for it.
33-Year-Old Woman Froze to Death 50 Meters from Großglockner Summit: 36-Year-Old Companion Accused
4.12.2025 A 36-year-old man has been charged by the Innsbruck public prosecutor after the death of his 33-year-old girlfriend on the Großglockner in January. The man is accused of leaving his companion "defenseless, exhausted, hypothermic, and disoriented about 50 meters" below the summit as the "responsible leader" of the tour. The mountaineer subsequently froze to death. The man must answer for grossly negligent homicide at the regional court on February 19.
Violence Hotspot Reumannplatz: Another Stabbing in Weapon Prohibition Zone
4.12.2025 Again, there has been a stabbing in the weapon prohibition zone at Reumannplatz in Vienna-Favoriten.
Drug Dealer Caught Red-Handed in Vienna-Floridsdorf
4.12.2025 During a focused operation in Vienna Floridsdorf, officers from the Task Force for Combating Street Crime (EGS) observed several suspected cases of drug trafficking on Wednesday afternoon.
33-Year-Old Froze to Death 50 Meters from Großglockner Summit: 36-Year-Old Companion Accused
4.12.2025 A 36-year-old man has been charged by the Innsbruck public prosecutor after the death of his 33-year-old girlfriend on the Großglockner in January. The man is accused of leaving his companion "defenseless, exhausted, hypothermic, and disoriented about 50 meters" below the summit as the "responsible leader" of the tour. The mountaineer subsequently froze to death. The man must answer for grossly negligent homicide at the regional court on February 19.
Burglar Caught Red-Handed in Vienna-Floridsdorf
4.12.2025 In Vienna-Floridsdorf, two men were caught in the act during an attempted burglary in a multi-party house and were provisionally arrested, with it being revealed that one of the suspects had a residence ban in Austria.
New on Netflix, Disney+ & Co.: The Streaming Releases from December 8 to 14
4.12.2025 From December 8 to 14, there are many new film and series releases on streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, and Paramount+. Here is an overview of all the releases.
Landslide Risk on A2 near Pinkafeld: Section Remains Closed Until Christmas
4.12.2025 The South Motorway (A2) remains closed in the border area between Styria and Burgenland, between Pinkafeld and Pinggau, in the direction of Graz due to the risk of landslides until Christmas.
Drug Driver Taken Off the Road in the Industrial District
4.12.2025 In the industrial district, a drug driver was taken off the road on Wednesday. The man was a 48-year-old from the Weinviertel.
Suspects Admitted to Hanusch Hospital in Vienna After Acid Attack
4.12.2025 After the butyric acid attack on a doctor and four staff members at the Hanusch Hospital in Vienna-Penzing, the suspect was admitted to a psychiatric ward. An interrogation was not possible. The affected outpatient clinics are open again.
Investigations Surrounding Graz Influencer Continue
4.12.2025 The investigations in the case of the killed Graz influencer are ongoing. The examination of his burned-out vehicle and the autopsy result are still pending.
Viennese Postal Workers Fished Envelope with Around 2,400 Euros from Mailbox
4.12.2025 In Vienna-Favoriten, a woman accidentally dropped an envelope containing 2,400 euros for an Advent trip into a mailbox while mailing letters. Two postal workers reacted quickly – and created a small Advent miracle.
This will soon open in front of the Vienna MuseumsQuartier
4.12.2025 An installation titled "Women Against War" will be given space in front of the Museumsquartier in Vienna. The opening will take place on December 9.
Masonry Swastika at Burgenland School: Investigations Against Teacher
4.12.2025 A teacher in Burgenland is alleged to have instructed students to build a swastika during class, prompting police investigations and a review of possible disciplinary consequences by the education directorate.
Again, Abandoned Cats Rescued from Spielbergalm
4.12.2025 After rescuing two tomcats from the Spielbergalm in Salzburg, the animal welfare organization Pfotenhilfe has once again recovered two abandoned cats. The animal rescuers responded to further sightings. All four felines are now safe and sound.
Vienna would need 370 years to repay the debts
4.12.2025 If the city of Vienna were to pay off its debts solely through the balance of operational management, it would take 370 years. This was explained by the City Audit Office in a recent audit report on the 2024 financial statement.
Theft of Police Uniforms for "Kommissar Rex" Filming
4.12.2025 According to a media report, police uniforms were stolen for the "Kommissar Rex" shoot.
Fiaker Horse Collapsed at Vienna's Heldenplatz and Got Stuck: Fire Brigade Operation
5.12.2025 On Saturday, a carriage horse fell at Vienna's Heldenplatz and could not free itself. Only emergency services were able to cut the animal out of the harness. The VGT is once again calling for the end of the carriage operation in Vienna.
Racist "L'amour toujours" Chants in Upper Austria
4.12.2025 In a venue in Gosau, Upper Austria, guests allegedly sang a racially altered version of the hit "L'amour toujours" while participants of a Freedom Youth event were present, as shown in a leaked video. A statement from the Freedom Youth is still pending, and no police report has been filed so far.
Paid for Child Abuse: State Official from Lower Austria Arrested
4.12.2025 A state official from Lower Austria was arrested, as he is accused of having followed livestreams of child abuse on his private computer for years and having paid for it.
Domestic Economy Continues to Recover Slowly
4.12.2025 In the 3rd quarter of 2025, the recovery of the domestic economy continued. According to Statistics Austria, the real GDP increased by 0.4 percent compared to the 2nd quarter and was 0.9 percent above the previous year's quarter. At the end of October, Wifo still expected GDP growth in the third quarter of 0.1 percent compared to the previous quarter and 0.6 percent compared to the previous year.
Football: Countdown for World Cup Draw is On
4.12.2025 Who will stand in Austria's way during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup? This question will be answered at the draw next Friday in Washington. "We will take on the challenge and prepare ourselves as best as possible," said team coach Ralf Rangnick in advance.