Festival Atmosphere on Four Wheels: "Rave & Roll" Bus Tour is Back
16.04.2025 To sweeten the anticipation for Austria's largest EDM festival for festival lovers, Absolut Vodka, together with the Electric Love Festival, already launched the "Rave & Roll" tour last year, or better said, put it on wheels.
After Verdict Against FPÖ Candidate for Vienna Election: Criminal Record Check to Become Mandatory in the Future
16.04.2025 For candidates in the Vienna election, checking the criminal record should become mandatory in the future. The Vienna Election Service will propose a corresponding regulation, according to the office of City Councilor Czernohorszky. The background is the case of an FPÖ candidate who was convicted of Nazi re-engagement.
Headscarf and Turban Must Be Removed: Strict Controls at the Vienna Regional Court Cause Stir
16.04.2025 The tightened security checks at the Vienna Regional Court, which recently also include the removal of religious head coverings, are causing discontent among those affected and leading to significant delays in proceedings.
OMV Refinery Schwechat Near Vienna Resumes Operations After Disruption
16.04.2025 On Wednesday, OMV began the restart of the affected petrochemical plant after an operational disruption at Austria's only refinery in Schwechat near Vienna.
"Austria is a Christian Country": Plakolm with Easter Appeal
16.04.2025 On the occasion of Easter, Minister of Culture Claudia Plakolm appeals to Austrians to live a confident Christianity and to strengthen the importance of Christian traditions in the country.
Burglary Series in Fire Stations: Police Lower Austria Requests Information
16.04.2025 In Lower Austria, five fire stations have been targeted by burglars within a month. The police are now monitoring the buildings more strictly and are asking for information from the public.
Pope Francis will not hold Easter Mass at St. Peter's Square
16.04.2025 Cardinal Angelo Comastri, emeritus archpriest of St. Peter's Basilica and emeritus vicar general for Vatican City, will celebrate the Easter Mass on St. Peter's Square on behalf of Pope Francis.
Grenades Discovered During Construction Work in Vienna Prater: Large-Scale Closure
16.04.2025 A grenade discovery caused a large-scale closure in the Vienna Prater on Wednesday.
Brutal Robbery in Vienna-Favoriten Solved: 27-Year-Old Arrested
16.04.2025 The police have now identified the perpetrator after a serious robbery in Vienna-Favoriten.
First Inpatient Caritas Hospice Opened in Vienna-Liesing
16.04.2025 The Caritas has opened its first inpatient hospice with 16 places in Vienna-Liesing – the largest in the city.
Relationship Dispute in Vienna Escalated: Woman Threw Toilet Bowl Through Window
16.04.2025 In Vienna-Rudolfsheim, the police were alerted during the night from Monday to Tuesday due to a dispute in an apartment.
Burglar Caught Red-Handed in Vienna-Favoriten
16.04.2025 Tuesday evening, the police were alerted to a burglary in Vienna-Favoriten.
Kitchen Fire Causes Major Firefighting Operation Near Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral
18.04.2025 In the center of Vienna, a kitchen fire that has since been extinguished caused a major deployment of the Vienna professional fire brigade on Wednesday morning.
FPÖ Criticizes Condition of Municipal Buildings Before Vienna Election
16.04.2025 In a "municipal housing survey," the Vienna Freedom Party claims to have identified significant structural deficiencies in Vienna's municipal housing.
Serial Burglar Targeted Seniors in Vienna: 52-Year-Old Arrested
16.04.2025 A 52-year-old man, who is said to have committed at least eleven burglaries in Vienna since December last year, stealing jewelry and cash worth 270,000 euros, has been arrested.
Every Year Again Before Easter: Good Friday is Reclaimed as a Holiday
16.04.2025 The Protestant Bishop Michael Chalupka continues to push for the reintroduction of the Good Friday holiday.
Vandalism Against Teslas in Austria: Ten Reports Since the Beginning of the Year
16.04.2025 Currently, there is an increase in attacks on Teslas in Germany, as "Der Spiegel" recently reported. According to the Austrian Federal Criminal Office, there was a slight increase compared to the previous year, but the number of reports remained low.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Scientist Advocates for Continuation of Strict Measures
16.04.2025 The adjustment of import restrictions against foot-and-mouth disease to EU law by the Ministry of Health is being criticized. Christine Leeb from the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences calls for the strict measures to be maintained for the time being, especially in view of the Easter travel traffic.
Public Transport Disruptions After Water Pipe Burst in Vienna-Favoriten
18.04.2025 A water pipe burst in the area of Quellenplatz caused extensive tram disruptions in Vienna-Favoriten on Wednesday morning. There were restrictions until noon.
Cocktail Fans Take Note: Spirits//Garden Brings Festival Flair to Vienna from April 25 to 26
16.04.2025 The founders of Gleis//Garten invite you to the Spirits//Garden at the former Meidlinger tram depot in Vienna on April 25 and 26, 2025.
More Staff and Money: Government Invests Massively in German Language Support in Schools
16.04.2025 The government plans a comprehensive investment in German language support in schools by increasing the number of positions to over 1,324 and providing an additional 62 million euros annually.
Stefan Raab creates a show for RTL about the Eurovision Song Contest
16.04.2025 Entertainer Stefan Raab is producing his own live show for RTL for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) and showcases the Vienna-based Germany starters Abor & Tynna in the final moments before their performance.
Trump, the Enemy of Science: Austria Builds a "Safe Haven" for Researchers in the USA
16.04.2025 After significant cuts, particularly due to budget reductions by the Trump administration, the US science and higher education system is under severe pressure. Austria is now intensifying its plans: They are working on "programs to create a safe haven" for threatened students and scientists, according to Science Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner (SPÖ) in an Instagram video. According to the Universities Conference (uniko), working groups are expected to present results by May.
"I Love the U6": Judith Pühringer (Green Party) in a Wordrap for the Vienna Election
16.04.2025 Green Party leader Judith Pühringer chats in the VIENNA.at word rap before the Vienna election about her dream for the federal capital, the U6 subway line, and her number one among Vienna's coffee houses.
"Would wish for awesome, cool infrastructure": Barbara Urbanic (KPÖ) in the Wordrap for the Vienna Election
16.04.2025 In the VIENNA.at wordrap before the Vienna election, KPÖ top candidate Barbara Urbanic explains her dream for the federal capital and answers a question that she and her fellow campaigners pose on posters. Additionally, the top of the list reveals her number one among the viewpoints in Vienna.
"Would wish for awesome, cool infrastructure": Barbara Urbanic (KPÖ) in the Wordrap for the Vienna Election
16.04.2025 In the VIENNA.at wordrap before the Vienna election, KPÖ top candidate Barbara Urbanic explains her dream for the federal capital and answers a question that she and her fellow campaigners pose on posters. Additionally, the top candidate reveals her number one viewpoint in Vienna.
ÖBB Gender Pay Gap Only at 4.6 Percent
16.04.2025 The gender pay gap describes the salary difference between women and men. According to Wifo, this value was recently (2023) at 13.9 percent in Austria.
GPS Tracking: Thief Duo Arrested in Lower Austria
16.04.2025 In Lower Austria, a GPS tracker revealed a duo of thieves. Two Lithuanian citizens, aged 35 and 41, are accused of stealing three e-mountain bikes worth a total of about 8,500 euros last Thursday morning in Gloggnitz (Neunkirchen district).
Baby Rabbits Rescued on Salzburg Football Field
16.04.2025 Three baby hares that were on a soccer field in Salzburg were taken in by the animal protection farm Pfotenhilfe.
Flood Damage: NV Paid Out 90 Million Euros
16.04.2025 Last year, the Niederösterreichische Versicherung (NV) experienced growth. Premiums in property, casualty, and life insurance increased by 7.1 percent to 435.2 million euros, the company announced on Wednesday.
Mega Recall at Wojnar Due to Salmonella Risk: 19 Products Affected
16.04.2025 Due to salmonella in the raw tahini, Wojnar's Wiener Leckerbissen Delikatessenerzeugung GmbH is recalling numerous hummus and convenience products. Here is all the information.
Participation of Pope Francis in Easter Celebrations Still Uncertain
16.04.2025 With the approaching Easter festival, Pope Francis's participation in the important celebrations is once again uncertain. In the years 2023 and 2024, the Vatican hesitated to release information about the presence of the Pontiff, as the Pope's respiratory infections made precise planning difficult.
Gas Alarm, Fire, Accident: Extreme Situation for Fire Department in Wiener Neustadt
16.04.2025 On Tuesday evening, all available firefighters in Wiener Neustadt were deployed simultaneously. A fire in a single-family house, a gas alarm, and a traffic accident were the reasons.
Gourmet Dishes at a Fixed Price in Vienna & Surroundings: Spring Delight Week Now Bookable
17.04.2025 From May 5th to 11th, the Gourmet Week will take place again. For the first time, over 70 top restaurants in Vienna and the surrounding area are participating, offering gourmet dishes at a fixed price. As VIENNA.at has exclusively learned in advance, the Spring Gourmet Week is now bookable.
Increased Demand for Older Used Cars
16.04.2025 The online platform AutoScout24 reports an increase in demand for older used cars in Austria.
Seventh Season "Black Mirror" Started Weaker Than Sixth Season
16.04.2025 The popular science fiction series "Black Mirror" had a less successful start with its seventh season on Netflix compared to the sixth season two years ago.
President of the Officers' Association for Women's Conscription
16.04.2025 Erich Cibulka, President of the Austrian Officers' Society, suggests considering compulsory military service for women. He also calls for mandatory exercises for all soldiers in basic military service. An expert commission is examining possible reforms of the current six-month basic military service until autumn.
Women's Quota in State-Related Supervisory Boards to Increase from 40 to 50 Percent
16.04.2025 The government plans to increase the quota of women on supervisory boards of companies with at least 50 percent federal participation. In the future, 50 percent of the supervisory board members appointed by the federal government should be women. A cabinet decision on this will be made on Wednesday. The implementation of the quota is planned by 2029.
Passenger Numbers at Vienna Airport Have Slightly Increased Since the Beginning of the Year
16.04.2025 In the first three months of this year, Vienna Airport recorded an increase in passenger numbers by 1.8 percent compared to the previous year.
Border Controls to Czech Republic and Slovakia Extended
16.04.2025 Austria has extended border controls with the Czech Republic and Slovakia for another six months.Public Transport Disruptions After Water Pipe Burst in Vienna-Favoriten
16.04.2025 A water pipe burst in the area of Quellenplatz caused extensive tram disruptions in Vienna-Favoriten on Wednesday morning.
Easter Travel Traffic and Concert at Wiener Stadthalle Cause Traffic Jams
16.04.2025 The Easter weekend leads to heavy traffic in Austria. With the end of the holidays on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, in all Austrian states as well as in several German states, ARBÖ expects a strong return wave. Already on Good Friday and Holy Saturday, many vacationers are on the road, while a Tarkan concert in Vienna causes additional traffic.Price Shock at Easter: Chocolate Bunnies Particularly Expensive
16.04.2025 Those who reach for chocolate in the shape of a bunny at Easter often pay significantly more than for regular chocolate bars, as a recent VKI check shows.
SPÖ Member of Parliament Lindner Travels to Forbidden Budapest Pride
15.04.2025 At the end of June, the organizers of the Budapest Pride Parade, suppressed by the Hungarian government, can expect political support from Austria.Bee Festival At Himmel in Vienna-Döbling
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"Would wish for awesome, cool infrastructure": Barbara Urbanic (KPÖ) in the Wordrap for the Vienna Election
16.04.2025 In the VIENNA.at wordrap before the Vienna election, KPÖ top candidate Barbara Urbanic explains her dream for the federal capital and answers a question that she and her fellow campaigners pose on posters. Additionally, the top candidate reveals her number one viewpoint in Vienna.
Public Advertising Expenditure Rises Sharply: Vienna is the Leader
15.04.2025 From 2023 to 2024, the visible advertising expenditures of the public sector more than doubled.
Mega Recall at Wojnar Due to Salmonella Risk: 19 Products Affected
16.04.2025 Due to salmonella in the raw tahini, Wojnar's Wiener Leckerbissen Delikatessenerzeugung GmbH is recalling numerous hummus and convenience products. Here is all the information.
„Digital Everywhere Plus“: Austria Launches 1,000 New Digital Workshops
15.04.2025 Austria is currently ranked eighth in the EU comparison for digital skills. To further advance digital education, State Secretary for Digitalization Alexander Pröll (ÖVP) wants to offer 1,000 new workshops under the motto "Digital Everywhere Plus" starting Wednesday, because "the best technical solution is useless if people cannot use it."
Islam Dominates: Almost Every Second Compulsory School Student in Vienna is Muslim
16.04.2025 Muslims are the largest religious group in Vienna's compulsory schools, making up 41.2 percent. The issue is that Muslim youths are not only significantly more religious on average, but they also often hold derogatory attitudes.
Islam Dominates: Almost Every Second Compulsory School Student in Vienna is Muslim
15.04.2025 Muslims are the largest religious group in Vienna's compulsory schools, making up 41.2 percent. The issue is that Muslim youths are not only significantly more religious on average, but they also often hold derogatory attitudes.
Controls for Online Trade to be Tightened
15.04.2025 On Tuesday, Minister of Economic Affairs Hattmannsdorfer announced that controls for non-European online trade are to be tightened.
Austria's Ukraine Aid Reaches 2.9 Billion Euros
16.04.2025 Since the beginning of the Russian war of aggression in February 2022, Austria has supported Ukraine with a total of 2.9 billion euros.
Rape Allegation: Teenager in Vienna Acquitted with Finality
15.04.2025 On Monday, a 16-year-old was acquitted at the Vienna Regional Court after several hours of trial on the charge of having raped a classmate two years his senior.
Rape Allegation: Teenager in Vienna Acquitted with Finality
15.04.2025 On Monday, a 16-year-old was acquitted at the Vienna Regional Court after several hours of trial on the charge of having raped a classmate two years his senior.
Disruption Shuts Down OMV Refinery Schwechat Near Vienna
15.04.2025 On Tuesday, there was a disruption at Austria's only refinery in Schwechat near Vienna.