Knife Attack at Vienna's Danube Canal: Search for Young Woman
25.04.2025 After an attack with a stabbing weapon on a woman at the Danube Canal in Vienna-Alsergrund, the authorities are searching for more witnesses. Additionally, a search is underway for a woman aged 20 to 30 years with brown hair and a height of about 1.70 meters, according to the police in a statement on Friday.
Teenager Charged After Abusing Two Boys in Vienna-Donaustadt
25.04.2025 A teenager has been charged with rape and serious sexual abuse of minors. The trial will take place next month in Vienna.
Excitement Surrounding Mini State Parliament Session Before Vienna Election
25.04.2025 Two days before the Vienna election, a state parliament session lasting only about 30 minutes took place in the federal capital.
"That has an incredible power": Heinz-Christian Strache (Team HC Strache) in the Wordrap for the Vienna Election
25.04.2025 Heinz-Christian Strache emphasized "a combination of security and social justice" in the VIENNA.at word rap for the Vienna election. And while he remained serious about his political dream for the city, a smile crossed the former Vice Chancellor's lips when it came to the topic of vacation.
Decision on Project for Better Police Working Conditions
25.04.2025 Friday included the presentation of a project regarding the Vienna police.Vignettes and Cash Robbed in Vienna Gas Station
25.04.2025 At a gas station on Linzer Straße in Vienna, a robbery occurred on the night of Friday. Two masked individuals allegedly threatened an employee with a suspected firearm and coerced them into handing over cash.
TV Legend Peter Rapp Passed Away at 81
25.04.2025 Peter Rapp, one of the most influential personalities in Austrian television, has died at the age of 81.
Heavy Labor: Ministry to Reassess
25.04.2025 The planned inclusion of caregivers in the Heavy Labor Regulation continues to spark interest among related professional groups.
WEGA Operation After Wild Brawl in Vienna-Ottakring
25.04.2025 Thursday night, a brawl among several people was reported on Koppstraße in Vienna-Ottakring, prompting multiple patrol cars to rush to the location.
56-Year-Old Dead After Work Accident in Tyrol
25.04.2025 In a wood processing plant in Tyrol, a workplace accident resulting in a fatality occurred on Thursday.
TV Legend Peter Rapp Passed Away at 81
25.04.2025 Peter Rapp, one of the most influential personalities in Austrian television, has died at the age of 81.
28-Year-Old Tried to Punch Policewoman in the Face in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
25.04.2025 Because an apparently heavily intoxicated woman did not want to pay the fare, the police were called by a taxi driver to Heinestraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt on Thursday. When the authorities attempted to bring the 28-year-old to a police station, the suspect tried to hit an officer in the face.
Girl Gang Caught After Robbery in Vienna-Döbling
25.04.2025 In Vienna-Döbling, six girls committed a robbery. They were subsequently apprehended.
Vignettes and Cash Robbed in Vienna Gas Station
25.04.2025 At a gas station on Linzer Straße in Vienna, a robbery occurred on the night of Friday. Two masked individuals allegedly threatened an employee with a suspected firearm and coerced them into handing over cash.
TV Legend Peter Rapp Passed Away at 81
25.04.2025 Peter Rapp, one of the most influential personalities in Austrian television, has died at the age of 81.
TV Legend Peter Rapp Passed Away at 81
25.04.2025 Peter Rapp, one of the most influential personalities in Austrian television, has died at the age of 81.
Picture Book performed at the Wiener Stadthalle
25.04.2025 It is the accolade in the local pop scene: a performance in the Vienna Stadthalle. Just in time for the band's 20th anniversary, Bilderbuch has now been included in this illustrious circle.
Fire in Waste Transfer Station in Zwettl: Defective Battery Cell Was the Cause
25.04.2025 According to police information on Friday, a defective battery cell caused a warehouse fire at a waste transfer station the previous day in Zwettl.
Vienna Election Campaign Reaches Finale on Friday
25.04.2025 On Friday, the Vienna election campaign reaches its finale. After the Vienna FPÖ with top candidate Dominik Nepp concluded their campaign at Vienna's Stephansplatz on Thursday evening, the other parties are also mobilizing their electorate once more.
The Program at the Spring Festival in Lainzer Tiergarten
25.04.2025 For more than two decades, the Spring Festival in the Lainzer Tiergarten has been a fixed part of the event schedule of the city of Vienna. This Saturday, a diverse family program awaits the young and old guests once again.
Over 200,000 Faithful Bid Farewell to Pope Francis
25.04.2025 Around 250,000 faithful have bid farewell to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica since Wednesday, according to the Vatican. By the time the coffin was closed at 7:00 PM on Friday, more faithful than expected had come, according to the Holy See as reported by Kathpress.
Deadly Shooting in Parking Lot in Wiener Neustadt: 20 Years in Prison
25.04.2025 On Thursday, a 44-year-old was sentenced to 20 years in prison after fatal shots were fired at a 34-year-old in September 2023 in a parking lot in Wiener Neustadt.
Vienna Election: Top Candidates Engaged in Heated Debate in Final "Elephant Round"
25.04.2025 On Thursday evening, the top candidates for the Vienna election gathered for a final "Elephant Round" organized by ORF.
Kickl Stopper
25.04.2025 Guest Commentary by Johannes Huber. The Mayor of Vienna, Michael Ludwig, has the opportunity in Sunday's election to show that something can be countered against the Freedom Party.
From "Merci Cherie" to "Wasted Love": An Austrian Song Contest Journey
25.04.2025 Thanks to Conchita Wurst ("Rise Like A Phoenix" 2014) and Udo Jürgens ("Merci Cherie" 1966), Austria can look back on two victories at the Eurovision Song Contest to date.
KTM reduces production again starting Monday
24.04.2025 Starting Monday, KTM will once again reduce production for three months.
Outrage After "Repopulation" Remark by National Council Member
25.04.2025 A statement by National Council member Peter Wurm (FPÖ) caused outrage on Thursday.
Traffic Before Vienna Election Topic in National Council
24.04.2025 The Greens have continued their fight against expensive road construction projects just before the Vienna election.
Vienna Election: FPÖ Appeals at Campaign Conclusion for a "Warning" to SPÖ
24.04.2025 Three days before the Vienna election, the FPÖ's campaign finale took place at Stephansplatz.
Terror Network Around Thwarted Swift Attacker: Man Arrested in Vienna
24.04.2025 In connection with a terror network that is believed to have formed around the thwarted attacker at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna since late spring 2023, another arrest has been made.
Economic Association Affair: Dismissal of the Tax Evasion Proceedings
24.04.2025 The Feldkirch public prosecutor's office has dropped proceedings against several individuals in the Vorarlberg Economic Association affair on suspicion of tax evasion and embezzlement.
26-Year-Old Dead After Work Accident in Upper Austria
24.04.2025 In Upper Austria, a workplace accident resulting in a fatality occurred on Thursday.
Conviction After Deposit Insurance Fraud
24.04.2025 In a trial for deposit insurance fraud, there was a conviction, several diversions, and in three cases, a postponement.
Attack in Mecca: Trial Against Lower Austrian Detained in Saudi Arabia
24.04.2025 According to information from the daily newspaper "Kurier" (Thursday), charges have been filed on nine counts against the 20-year-old Lower Austrian Hasan E., who has been in custody in Saudi Arabia for over a year.
Diversion in proceedings against Hinteregger
24.04.2025
The trial against the footballer Martin Hinteregger for bodily harm, which was interrupted in February, will not continue.
Josef Köberl swims across the Cook Strait in New Zealand as the first Austrian
24.04.2025 The Austrian extreme swimmer Josef Köberl became the first Austrian to swim across the legendary Cook Strait on April 24, 2025 – one of the most dangerous and prestigious straits in the world.
Violence and Stalking: No Outcome in Trial in Carinthia
24.04.2025 Due to continued violence against his wife and stalking, after she had already fled to a women's shelter with her children, a Macedonian man (36) stood before the judge at the Klagenfurt Regional Court on Thursday.
Focus Action in Vienna: 95 Reports Due to Serious Vehicle Defects
24.04.2025 The City Police Command Vienna-Döbling conducted a traffic police focus operation from Wednesday to Thursday in cooperation with the State Vehicle Inspection Office (MA46).
Man Tried to Snatch Weapon from Police Officer in Front of Parliament in Vienna
24.04.2025 Attempting to snatch a service weapon from a police officer in front of the parliament in Vienna: This attempt is said to have been made by a man.
Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn to Rely on District Heating in the Future
24.04.2025 The Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna will be connected to the district heating system of Wien Energie.
Youth Crime in Vienna: First Prison Sentence for 14-Year-Old "System Crasher"
24.04.2025 A 14-year-old teenager from Vienna, who is said to have committed more than 100 alleged offenses before reaching the age of criminal responsibility, was convicted for the first time last week.
Product Warning for This Children's Toy
25.04.2025 The children's toy product "Little Storiz! 24m+ Vehicle Truck Tipper made of Wood" by GIFI is subject to a product warning.
14-Year-Old Arrested After Car Burglary Theft in Vienna-Döbling
24.04.2025 In the night leading to Wednesday, the police in Vienna-Döbling were able to provisionally arrest a suspected juvenile car thief.
Stephansplatz in Vienna with FPÖ Event - Archdiocese Distances Itself
24.04.2025 The Archdiocese of Vienna distances itself from the FPÖ event for the election campaign conclusion, which takes place on Thursday at Stephansplatz.
Bicycle Thief Caught in the Act: Arrest in Vienna-Landstraße
24.04.2025 On Wednesday afternoon, security staff observed the suspicious behavior of a young man at a bike rack in Vienna-Landstraße through a surveillance camera.
19-Year-Old Attempted to Stab Acquaintance in Vienna-Ottakring
24.04.2025 A 19-year-old allegedly punched his 22-year-old acquaintance in the face on Wednesday in Vienna-Ottakring and then attempted to stab him with a knife.
Three Suspected Drug Dealers Caught in Vienna-Alsergrund
24.04.2025 Wednesday afternoon, the Task Force for Combating Street Crime Vienna (EGS) was able to arrest three suspected drug dealers after extended surveillance.
Protection of Historical Event Locations in Vienna Decided
24.04.2025 Vienna has introduced measures to protect historical event venues and allows louder events over longer periods. Additionally, protection concepts for visitors are becoming mandatory. The state parliament passed the amendment to the event law shortly before the upcoming Vienna election.
Fire in Waste Storage Halls in the Waldviertel
24.04.2025 In the Waldviertel, a warehouse fire occurred on Thursday. The cause was initially unknown.
Car Buyers with a Preference for Electric Cars
24.04.2025 The trend away from the combustion engine continues, according to the Wiener Städtische, citing a survey.
2024 More One-Person Businesses in Austria
24.04.2025 361,932 one-person businesses (EPU) meant an increase of 1.3 percent last year.
Still Many Complaints at the Ombudsman Office Last Year
24.04.2025 Even in 2024, the number of complaints to the Ombudsman remained high at 24,000. This is shown in the annual report presented on Thursday.
"Wildstyle & Tattoo Messe" celebrates its 30th anniversary on May 10th and 11th in Vienna
24.04.2025 The "Wildstyle & Tattoo Fair" will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2025. Dozens of tattoo artists, exhibitors, and several live concerts are expected to once again draw a large crowd on May 10th and 11th at the Vienna Stadthalle.
Domestic Industry: Slightly Improved Sentiment at the Beginning of the Year
24.04.2025 At the beginning of the year, the mood in Austria's industry has slightly improved. The economic barometer of the Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) for the first quarter of 2025 was at 1.8 points, marking the first time since mid-2023 that it was in positive territory.
Toy Under the Microscope: Parents Want More Sustainability and Less Noise
24.04.2025 A recent survey commissioned by the Chamber of Labor (AK) Vienna shows: Many parents are dissatisfied with the current toy offerings.
Retention Basin Installed at Kräuterbach in Vienna-Hernals
24.04.2025 At the Kräuterbach in the 17th district of Vienna, Hernals, there is now a retention basin.
National Council Debates Social Assistance and Housing Construction Before Vienna Election
24.04.2025 The upcoming Vienna election clearly shaped the political debate in the National Council on Thursday.