Train Attendant at Vienna-Mitte Station Fled from Man with Stanley Knife
19.04.2025 On Friday around 6:00 PM, a train conductor saved himself by retreating into the driver's cabin at the Wien-Mitte station in Landstraße because a man was chasing him with a utility knife.
Vienna Main Station: 30-Year-Old Woman Attacked Man with Knife and Scratched His Face
19.04.2025 On late Friday afternoon, a 30-year-old woman attacked a man unknown to her with a knife and scratched his face at the main train station in Vienna-Favoriten.
Body Found in Avalanche Above Innsbruck
19.04.2025 On Saturday, a yet unidentified person was found dead in an avalanche north of the Arzler Scharte above Innsbruck.
WKÖ Chief Demands Complete Tax and Duty Exemption for Tips
19.04.2025 Chamber of Commerce President Harald Mahrer demands a complete tax and levy exemption for tips.
Vienna Election: This is How Much the NEOS Spend on the Campaign
19.04.2025 In the election campaign for the Vienna election on April 27, the NEOS are spending around 2.8 million euros according to their own statements.
Two Young Men Brutally Attacked in Vienna City: Police Request Information
19.04.2025 On the night of Saturday, two young men, aged 17 and 19, were reportedly attacked and beaten by a group of robbers in downtown Vienna.
Unknown Person in Tyrol Shot at Kestrel: Police Request Information
19.04.2025 In Wenns (district of Imst), an unknown perpetrator severely injured a kestrel with an air rifle, resulting in the bird having to be euthanized.
Violence Escalation: Man in Tyrol Struck Opponents' Heads with Beer Mug
19.04.2025 On Friday evening, a 28-year-old German man repeatedly struck four men from Belgium with a beer mug in front of a bar in Sölden (district of Imst).
Aggressive 23-Year-Old Attacks Police in Vienna Shopping Center
19.04.2025 On Friday evening, a police operation took place in a shopping center in Vienna-Landstraße.
Drunk Man on Children's Bicycle Attempts to Enter Vienna A22: Police Stop Bizarre Outing
19.04.2025 Curious Incident: Early Friday morning, an intoxicated man attempted to ride onto the Nordbrücke in Vienna-Floridsdorf with a stolen children's bicycle, which is part of the Danube Riverbank Motorway (A22).
60-Year-Old Hunter Dies in Crash in Pinzgau
19.04.2025 On Friday, a hunter in Pinzgau fell to his death in steep terrain.
Car Collision in Raasdorf Resulted in Three Injuries: Police Ask Witnesses for Help
19.04.2025 On Friday, three people were injured in a car collision in Raasdorf (Gänserndorf district).
Vienna Election: Pollster Detects Rightward Trend Among SPÖ Voters
19.04.2025 The pollster Wolfgang Bachmayer sees the electorate of the SPÖ in Vienna shifting to the right.
And So I Watch You From Afar thrilled in Vienna
19.04.2025 It has been ten years since the Northern Irish post-rock band And So I Watch You From Afar last played in Vienna. Accordingly, the anticipation was great for many when the quartet took the stage at the Arena on Friday evening.
View of the 23 Vienna Districts: District Chairpersons, Parties on the Ballot, and Previous Election Results
19.04.2025 On April 27, 23 district councils will be elected in Vienna. A total of 1,374,712 people, including EU citizens, are eligible to vote in their respective residential districts. The situation before the Vienna election 2025 in all 23 districts in detail.Raffael, Brueghel & Co. snagged at Vienna Dorotheum Auction
19.04.2025 Looking for a belated Easter gift? The "Classic Week" starts at the Vienna Dorotheum on April 24, offering high-caliber 19th-century paintings and Old Masters on April 28 and 29, following furniture, antiques, and porcelain.
Free Climate Ticket for 18-Year-Olds Faces Cancellation
18.04.2025 In the government program of the three-party coalition, a "further development" of the climate ticket was already promised, and now it is clear that this concerns the option introduced last year, which allows 18-year-olds to use the climate ticket for free.
Vienna's Mayor Ludwig Announces Increase in the Number of Language Support Staff in Kindergartens
18.04.2025 The number of language support staff in municipal kindergartens is set to more than double in the coming legislative period, according to Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ).
Missing Pensioner in Lower Austria Discovered by Search Dog
18.04.2025 A search dog from the Red Cross found a pensioner from Herzogenburg who had been missing since Thursday on Friday afternoon.
Desolate Animal Transport Stopped in Lower Austria
18.04.2025 On Wednesday, a heavy traffic control was conducted by officers of the Großkrut highway police inspection on the A5 at the Schrick traffic control area in the Mistelbach district in the direction of Vienna.
Austria Wien wants to stay at the top in the Football Bundesliga after a setback in the Vienna Derby
18.04.2025 Austria Vienna wants to regain confidence after the setback in the championship race of the football Bundesliga.
Rapid Vienna challenged at WAC after exit in Conference League
18.04.2025 Rapid Vienna does not have much time to process the defeat against Djurgarden. After the 1:4 in the Conference League quarterfinals, the Bundesliga away game against WAC follows on Sunday.
IMAS Study: Financial Situation Worse for Two-Fifths of Austrians Compared to 5 Years Ago
18.04.2025 According to an IMAS report, 42 percent of Austrians feel their financial situation is worse than five years ago. Women and older people are particularly affected, and they also need to save more. 40 percent of respondents have to make more sacrifices than before, with 45 percent of women and 42 percent of those over 60 years old. The general perception is that everything has become more expensive.
Armed Robbery at Tobacco Shop in Vienna-Meidling: Perpetrator on the Run
18.04.2025 On Friday morning, there was a robbery at a tobacconist in Vienna-Meidling. The suspect attacked an employee and fled with loot.
Another Case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Reported in Hungary Near Burgenland
18.04.2025 Hungary reported another case of foot-and-mouth disease on Thursday. In a dairy farm in Rábapordányi with 874 animals, these were killed during the night to Friday. Burgenland immediately contacted the Hungarian authorities.
Three Armed Robberies at Gas Stations in Lower Austria and Styria Solved
18.04.2025 The State Criminal Office of Lower Austria, together with the State Criminal Office of Styria, has solved three robberies in Lower Austria and Styria.
Released Griffon Vulture from Tyrolean Zoo Sighted and Recognized Again
18.04.2025 A more than 20-year-old griffon vulture, born in 2004 at the Alpenzoo Innsbruck, was recently discovered in St. Lorenzen in the Lesachtal, Carinthia. The bird carried a marked ring with the identification "Z26". It turned out to be the released griffon vulture from the Alpenzoo.
Cat Wet Food from THE GOODSTUFF Now Also in a Convenient Pouch
18.04.2025 Tear open, ready, go: The high-quality Super Premium wet food for cats from THE GOODSTUFF is now also available in practical 100g pouches.
Großglockner High Alpine Road Open Again from Saturday
18.04.2025 On Friday, the annual "breakthrough" took place on the Großglockner High Alpine Road, earlier than it has in many decades.
Woman in Vienna-Donaustadt Stabs Ex-Husband with Knife: Arrest
18.04.2025 A 33-year-old woman was arrested early Thursday for a knife attack on her ex-husband.
After Accident in Vienna-Ottakring: 22-Year-Old Threatened Waitress with Knife
18.04.2025 A young man crashed his car into a sidewalk café in Vienna-Ottakring early Thursday morning. He did not apologize afterwards, but instead threatened the waitress with a knife.
Free Climate Ticket for 18-Year-Olds Faces Cancellation
18.04.2025 In the government program of the three-party coalition, a "further development" of the climate ticket was already promised. This apparently concerns the option introduced last year that allows 18-year-olds to use the ticket for free.
Brawl on the Vienna Belt Called WEGA into Action
18.04.2025 A dispute between four intoxicated men escalated on Thursday afternoon at the Lerchenfelder Gürtel in Vienna.Taxi Driver Without License Fled from Police Check: Arrest
18.04.2025 When officers from the Fünfhaus City Police Command attempted to stop a taxi for inspection on Anschützgasse on Thursday evening, the driver suddenly turned around and accelerated.
Youth Gang Attempted to Rob 14-Year-Old on Treppelweg in Vienna-Brigittenau: Manhunt
18.04.2025 In Vienna-Brigittenau, a group of five teenagers attempted to rob two 14-year-olds on the Treppelweg on Thursday, with one perpetrator holding a knife to the neck of one of the victims.
Drunk Driving on Cemetery: Car Got Stuck Between Tombstones
19.04.2025 The erratic journey of a drunken 70-year-old woman in a cemetery in Flachau ended when her car got stuck between the tombstones and could not move further. The car had to be removed by the fire department using a crane.
77,000 Venice Tourists Have Already Paid Fee
18.04.2025 Already 77,000 people have registered on the portal where tourists must pay a fee for a day visit to Venice, including 8,000 just for today, Good Friday.
Flooding in Northern Italy: Severe Floods Claim Lives
18.04.2025 Dramatic scenes in Northern Italy just before Easter: Severe storms and torrential rain lead to floods, several roads and rail connections have already been closed.
Consultation for Good Coexistence: Vienna Dog Team Visited Hernals
18.04.2025 For a year now, the Vienna Dog Team has been working towards a harmonious coexistence of humans and dogs in Vienna. Together with Animal Protection City Councillor Jürgen Czernohorszky and Peter Jagsch, the district chairman of the 17th district, they visited a dog zone in Hernals.
Bicycle Market 2024 Slowed Down by Weak Economy
18.04.2025 The weak economic environment is also noticeable in the bicycle market.
KPÖ Demands People's Kitchens for the City Before Vienna Election
18.04.2025 The KPÖ advocates for the introduction of public kitchens in Vienna to mitigate high food prices, explained federal spokesperson Tobias Schweiger at a press event for the Vienna election. Top candidate Barbara Urbanic supports state measures to regulate food prices.
No Helmet on E-Bike: Supreme Court Sees Possible Contributory Negligence After Accident
18.04.2025 E-bike riders without a helmet, who are injured in the head through no fault of their own in an accident, may in the future be considered partially at fault.
Brunner Wiesn 2025: Dieter Bohlen and Ballermann Stars Heat Up the Oktoberfest in Lower Austria
18.04.2025 The Brunner Wiesn 2025 promises an Oktoberfest of superlatives with Dieter Bohlen, numerous Schlager and Ballermann stars, and an extensive supporting program. Here is the complete program in detail.
Easter Surprise for Children in the Samaritan Association's Social Markets in Vienna
18.04.2025 Many families threatened by poverty often have to forgo sweet treats for their children even at Easter. That is why the Samaritan Association of Vienna has invited the Easter Bunny to its five social markets for the 16th time.
Lower Austria Tightens Rules: Legislative Package Against Radical Islam Completed
18.04.2025 According to information from Good Friday, a comprehensive legislative package has been completed as part of the action plan by the black-blue state government in Lower Austria against radical Islam.
New Temporary Railjet Connection from Munich to Ancona
18.04.2025 The ÖBB is expanding its international route network with a new Railjet connection from Munich to Ancona, providing travelers with a convenient link to the popular Adriatic regions until October 6th.
Competency Tests in Primary Schools Start on April 23
18.04.2025 In the 3rd and 4th grades of primary schools, the individual Competence Measurement Plus (iKM PLUS) will be conducted again between April 23 and May 23.
Cats in Upper Austria Killed: Police Search for Animal Abuser
18.04.2025 The Hochburg-Ach police station is searching for an animal abuser after the discovery of two dead cats in the Braunau district.
Flooding in Northern Italy: Floods Claim Lives and Leave Missing Persons
18.04.2025 Dramatic scenes in Northern Italy just before Easter: Severe storms and torrential rain lead to floods, several roads and rail connections have already been closed.
15-year-old driver dies in traffic accident in Upper Austria: Car landed on roof
18.04.2025 Thursday evening, a 15-year-old driver did not survive a traffic accident in the St. Martin district of Traun (Linz-Land district).
Vienna Airport: Smuggler Had 78 Kilos of Hookah Tobacco in Luggage
18.04.2025 At Vienna Airport, a smuggler was caught with 78 kilograms of hookah tobacco in her luggage during a security check.
Conference League: Rapid Vienna must admit defeat after extra-time thriller against Djurgården
18.04.2025 The Conference League dreams of Rapid Vienna burst with a loud bang on Thursday evening in the quarter-final second leg against Djurgården. After extra time, they were defeated 1-4.
25-Year-Old Cyclist Dies After Collision in Wels-Land District
18.04.2025 In the district of Wels-Land, a 25-year-old cyclist died after a collision with a car.
Tent Fire in Purgstall Castle Park Resulted in 14 Minor Injuries
18.04.2025 The fire of a tent in the castle park in Purgstall a. d. Erlauf (district of Scheibbs), allegedly caused by a candle, resulted in 14 minor injuries in the early hours of Friday morning.
"The Devil's Bath" Triumphs as Film of the Year
18.04.2025 Triumph for "The Devil's Bath": The psychological horror film has been named Film of the Year as well as the best Austrian film of 2024.
Green Crumbles
18.04.2025 Guest Commentary by Johannes Huber. In Vienna, the Green Party is facing the worst election result in more than a quarter of a century. No wonder.
Police Intensify Checks Around Easter Weekend Again
19.04.2025 Around the extended Easter weekend, the police intensified their traffic controls as part of the "Safe in Easter Traffic" campaign.