Countdown for Total Lunar Eclipse Over Vienna
1.09.2025 In Vienna, more people might be out and about on Sunday evening than usual. This is because a total lunar eclipse might be visible on that day.
Opening of the New School Year in Eastern Austria
1.09.2025 In Eastern Austria, the new school year starts on Monday. In total, there are over 40,000 first graders in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland.
Municipal Election: Hofer Will Not Run in Pinkafeld in 2027
31.08.2025 In 2027, the Burgenland FPÖ club chairman Norbert Hofer will no longer run in the municipal council election in his hometown of Pinkafeld (Oberwart district), he confirmed a "Kurier" report on Saturday in response to an APA inquiry.
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This is the Weather for the Coming Week
31.08.2025
With changeable, but late summer warm weather, September begins.
Boy Trapped by Garden Bench in Lower Austria
31.08.2025 On Friday, a boy got stuck in a wooden garden bench in Haag (Amstetten district) and was rescued by the fire department.
Visitor Record at "Long Night of the Viennese Markets"
31.08.2025 On Friday, 227,000 people enjoyed the "Long Night of Vienna Markets".
Cyberattack: FPÖ Detects "Cover-Up"
31.08.2025 The FPÖ and its security spokesperson Gernot Darmann are critical of the Ministry of the Interior's (BMI) handling of the recently revealed cyberattack on the IT infrastructure.
Brutal Attack After Club Visit in Vienna: Police Request Information
2.09.2025 The four unknown perpetrators are said to have, together with five already known perpetrators, intercepted, followed, and attacked three victims in different configurations after a nightclub visit in Vienna on 20.4.2025.
After Rampage: School Safety Concepts Are Being Further Developed
31.08.2025 Security training for teachers is one point, strengthening community-oriented policing is another.
ESC: Emmerling Wants Temporary Sunday Opening
31.08.2025 The Deputy Mayor of Vienna, Bettina Emmerling (NEOS), advocates for the opening of shops on Sundays and public holidays during the Song Contest next year.
Speeders Caught in Focused Operation in Vienna-Ottakring
31.08.2025 The regional traffic department conducted a focused operation on 29.08.2025 and 30.08.2025 in the area of Lobmeyrgasse in Vienna-Ottakring.
Vienna-Favoriten: Drunk Driver Caused Serious Accident
31.08.2025 In Vienna-Favoriten, a spectacular traffic accident occurred on the night of Sunday.
Woman in Vienna-Floridsdorf Swung Ladder and Threatened with Knives: Arrest
31.08.2025 A woman is said to have swung a ladder around at a subway station in Vienna-Floridsdorf on Saturday.
Knife Attack in Vienna-Favoriten: 29-Year-Old Injured
31.08.2025 A 37-year-old Viennese man stabbed a friend in the calf with a knife on Saturday evening on Geiselbergstraße in Favoriten.
Horse Rescued from Factory Canal in Lower Austria
31.08.2025 In Winklarn (Amstetten district), a horse had to be rescued from an industrial canal on Friday evening.
With Knife Pursued: Police Arrested Suspect in Vienna-Liesing
31.08.2025 In the night from Friday to Saturday, a 37-year-old man is said to have threatened several young people with a knife in Vienna-Liesing.
Dog Bit Woman in Upper Austria in the Face
31.08.2025 On Saturday, a 63-year-old woman from the Braunau district was bitten in the face by a dog and seriously injured.
Man in Vienna-Wieden Threatened Partner with Knife
31.08.2025 In the area of Kühnplatz in Vienna-Wieden, a dispute occurred on Friday between a 60-year-old woman and her 57-year-old partner.
Several Serious Traffic Accidents in Lower Austria: One Man Dead
31.08.2025 In Lower Austria, there were serious traffic accidents on Saturday, resulting in the death of a man and injuries to several people.
Attempted Car Break-Ins in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Two Men Arrested
31.08.2025 On Friday, two men were arrested after attempted car break-ins in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Camping in Austria Increasingly Popular
31.08.2025 Camping holidays remain very popular in Austria, as shown by the overnight stay statistics for the first half of the year.
Lower Austria: ÖBB Summer Closures End
31.08.2025 The summer closures of the ÖBB in Lower Austria are coming to an end as planned.
These Are the Most Common Swear Words in Traffic
31.08.2025 In road traffic, not everything always runs smoothly, especially in conflict situations. In such moments, swear words are often used.Austrians Cautious with Cryptocurrencies
30.08.2025Trauma Coping Improves Symptoms of Refugee Children
30.08.2025 A study presented by the Vienna association AFYA shows that trauma coping techniques significantly improve the symptoms of children and adolescents with war and refugee experiences.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna with Ukraine
5.09.2025 Ukraine, suffering from the ongoing attacks by Russia, has confirmed its renewed participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.Real Estate Market Picks Up Again – Housing in Demand Like Never Before
30.08.2025 The Austrian real estate market is showing a positive development this year: According to the latest market report from the brokerage company EHL, around 1.16 billion euros were invested in the first half of the year – a significant increase compared to the previous year, especially in the second quarter.
Few Teaching Positions Unfilled Shortly Before School Starts
29.08.2025 Before the start of school in the east, the number of unfilled teaching positions remains limited. As of Friday noon, this number was below 300 according to the Ministry of Education.
BWB: Admiral Acquisition Approved with Conditions
29.08.2025 The Admiral acquisition by Tipico has received the green light from the Federal Competition Authority - however, under conditions.
Ott is Charged with Abuse of Authority
29.08.2025 The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has informed that Egisto Ott must stand trial, among other things, for abuse of authority.
New Vienna Tram Line 12 Takes Off
29.08.2025 On Friday, the maiden voyage of Vienna's new tram line 12 took place.
Ministry with Warning Against Fraudulent Messages
29.08.2025 A warning in the name of the tax office has come from the Ministry of Finance. It concerns internet fraudsters.
Drinking Water in Mostviertel Municipality Contaminated
29.08.2025 The water network of a community in the Mostviertel region of Lower Austria is facing contamination.
Serial Robber Caught in Vienna-Favoriten
29.08.2025 In Vienna-Favoriten, two suspected serial robbers were arrested on Thursday.
Football: Opponents of Rapid Vienna in the Conference League are set
29.08.2025 The opponents of football Bundesliga club Rapid Vienna in the football Conference League phase have been determined. For the fans of Sturm Graz and Salzburg, there is also clarity regarding the Europa League.
Abuse Images: Former FPÖ Carinthia Official Convicted
29.08.2025 A former Klagenfurt FPÖ official has received a fine and six months of suspended imprisonment for possession of pictorial, sexually related depictions of minors, according to mediapartizan.at.
Two Injured at Hannovermarkt in Vienna-Brigittenau
29.08.2025 The Hannover Market in Vienna-Brigittenau was the scene of a confrontation on Thursday.
41-Year-Old Traced After Bomb Threat
29.08.2025 After a bomb threat in a university building in Vienna on June 12, a suspect has now been identified.
Football: Opponents of Rapid Vienna in the Conference League are set
29.08.2025 The opponents of football Bundesliga club Rapid Vienna in the football Conference League phase have been determined. For the fans of Sturm Graz and Salzburg, there is also clarity regarding the Europa League.
Car Burglar Caught in Vienna-Hietzing
29.08.2025 On Thursday evening, a car burglar was arrested by the police in Vienna Hietzing.
Acquittal and Diversion After Nursing Home Accident
29.08.2025 After an accident with a seriously injured person in a nursing home, there was a diversion and an acquittal.
Stolen E-Scooter Located in Vienna-Neubau
29.08.2025 According to his own statements, a 16-year-old managed to locate his stolen e-scooter in the area of Lindengasse (Vienna-Neubau).
Man Threw TV and Chair onto the Street in Vienna-Floridsdorf
29.08.2025 In Vienna-Floridsdorf, a 43-year-old man threw objects onto the street from the first floor of a residential building during the night leading into Friday.
Worker Critically Injured in Accident in Vienna-Margareten
29.08.2025 In Vienna-Margareten, a worker fell approximately 15 meters in an accident.
FPÖ wants a committee of inquiry on the Pilnacek case
29.08.2025 The FPÖ wants the death of former section chief Christian Pilnacek to be examined by a parliamentary committee. The party considers the investigation necessary because the internal control mechanisms in the judiciary and executive are no longer functioning.
Large Psychiatric Undersupply Identified Among Boys
29.08.2025 The Court of Audit sees a significant psychiatric undersupply for children and adolescents in Austria.
Tutoring Demand in Austria Remains High
29.08.2025 The demand for private tutoring remains high. The Chamber of Labor is calling for more money for all-day school programs and for particularly challenged locations.
Parliament Provides More Insight in the Future
29.08.2025 The parliament will publish more information in the future as part of the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce with First Appearance After Engagement
29.08.2025 For the first time since announcing their engagement, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have appeared together in public.
Freedom of Information Act a "Paradigm Shift" for Pröll
29.08.2025 The upcoming Freedom of Information Act represents a "paradigm shift" for Digitalization State Secretary Alexander Pröll. A Freedom of Information Commissioner is currently not planned.
FPÖ wants a committee of inquiry on the Pilnacek case
29.08.2025 The FPÖ wants the death of former section chief Christian Pilnacek to be examined by a parliamentary committee. The party believes the investigation is necessary because the internal control mechanisms in the judiciary and executive are no longer functioning.