Tests for Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Austria Remain Negative
15.04.2025 Since Monday afternoon, the Federal Army has been conducting disinfection measures at two border crossings in Lower Austria. This is due to the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Slovakia and Hungary.
Three-Party Coalition Could Also Threaten Vienna: SPÖ Appeals to Voters
15.04.2025 The Vienna SPÖ is concerned that too many voters will stay home on April 27 and hopes for mobilization in the final phase of the election campaign for the Vienna election.
"Tannhäuser" Premiere at Vienna State Opera Without Star Baritone Tézier
15.04.2025 The Vienna State Opera must do without star baritone Ludovic Tézier for the planned "Tannhäuser" premiere on May 22. Martin Gantner will step in for him.
Civil Service Still Very Popular
15.04.2025 Civil service continues to be very popular. Currently, 11,798 young men are engaged in substitute military service, informed the responsible minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) during the presentation of the quarterly figures on Tuesday. The demand for civil servants can thus be consistently met.
Eros Ramazzotti will perform in 2026 at Wiener Stadthalle
15.04.2025 Superstar Eros Ramazzotti will start a world tour in February 2026, which will also bring him to Vienna.Start for Modular Construction at Vienna Lorenz Böhler Hospital in May
15.04.2025 The construction of the modular hospital at the AUVA Trauma Center in Vienna-Brigittenau will begin in May, as announced by AUVA. After a tender process, a preferred bidder for the modular construction at the Lorenz Böhler Hospital was selected. Completion is planned for the first half of 2026.
Armed Robbery at Gas Station Shop on the A2
15.04.2025 A masked and armed man robbed a gas station shop on the A2 on Monday. He was able to flee with loot without being recognized.49-Year-Old Robbed During Date with Teen in Vienna-Favoriten: Who Knows This Teen?
15.04.2025 A 49-year-old arranged a meeting via a dating app for homosexuals with a teenager in Vienna-Favoriten on February 22. However, the teenager came with five other people to violently rob the man.
Suspected Enemy of the State Threatened Judge in Carinthia: Arrest
15.04.2025 A 71-year-old man was arrested in Carinthia because he is said to have been active in the anti-state scene since 2023. The Austrian is alleged to have taken a leading role in the "State of Prussia." On the orders of the Klagenfurt public prosecutor's office, he was transferred to the Klagenfurt prison, as the police reported.
Police Stopped Drug Driver in Vienna-Floridsdorf
15.04.2025 On Leopoldauer Straße in Vienna-Floridsdorf, a drug driver (22) was taken off the road on Monday.
Aggressive Shoplifters Arrested in Vienna-Brigittenau
15.04.2025 In Vienna-Brigittenau, three young men were provisionally arrested on Monday after being caught by a store detective stealing a perfume in a drugstore.
Mystery of Bodies in Sauna: Autopsies Should Bring Clarity
15.04.2025 After the discovery of two bodies in a sauna in Zillingdorf, autopsies have now been ordered to clarify the exact cause of death. Both an accident and suicide cannot be ruled out.
Start for Modular Construction at Vienna Lorenz Böhler Hospital in May
15.04.2025 The construction of the modular hospital at the AUVA Trauma Center in Vienna-Brigittenau will begin in May, as announced by AUVA. After a tender process, a preferred bidder for the modular construction at the Lorenz Böhler Hospital was selected. Completion is planned for the first half of 2026.
Biker Trio from Vienna Was Traveling Much Too Fast: Reports and License Revoked
15.04.2025 Three motorcyclists from Vienna were apparently in a hurry on Monday in the Tulln district. One biker now even has to give up his license.
Overtired Drug Driver Caused Accident in Lower Austria
15.04.2025 Overtired, under the influence of drugs, and without a driver's license, a 33-year-old crashed a car in Kaumberg in his home district of Lilienfeld on Monday.
Mega Recall at Wojnar Due to Salmonella Risk: 19 Products Affected
15.04.2025 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.
Europe Under Climate Stress: Why Our Continent Is Warming the Fastest
15.04.2025 The whole world experienced the highest average temperature since records began in 2024. Europe is the continent warming the fastest. The climate change service of the EU program Copernicus cites several reasons for this.
LOWER AUSTRIA: Farmer Discovered Forest Fire and Raised Alarm
15.04.2025 Quick action on Monday prevented worse: A farmer noticed a fire in Trabersdorf in the afternoon and immediately alerted the fire department.
Viennese SPÖ Can Imagine "Culture Euro" for Tourists
15.04.2025 The Vienna SPÖ considers the introduction of a "culture euro" for tourists "absolutely worth considering" to take advantage of the current tourism boom and the increasing number of overnight stays for the benefit of the city's culture, as Culture Councillor Veronica Kaup-Hasler reveals in an interview.
Why You Should Not Switch to Summer Tires Immediately
15.04.2025 Today officially marks the end of the situational winter equipment requirement in road traffic. According to ÖAMTC experts, there is no rush to switch to summer tires.
Salmonella Alert: Wojnar Recalls Several Types of Hummus
15.04.2025 The company Wojnar's Wiener Leckerbissen is recalling several varieties of its hummus in Austria. The reason is a salmonella contamination in the raw material tahini, which was discovered during an internal quality control.
Burgenland: Escaped Bulls Stuck in Mud and Underbrush
15.04.2025 Two bulls broke out of their enclosure in Grieselstein on Monday morning and had to be recaptured by the police.
From Coffee House to Subway Expansion: Vienna in Profile
15.04.2025 Vienna already has over two million inhabitants and is considered the youngest and economically strongest federal state in Austria. The federal capital scores with high quality of life, growing tourism, and new challenges in urban development and demographics.Road Rehabilitation Works on Vorderen Zollamtsstraße in Vienna-Landstraße
14.04.2025 On Tuesday, local road resurfacing works began on Vordere Zollamtstraße in Vienna-Landstraße.
Rapid Vienna for months without Børkeeiet
14.04.2025 Rapid Wien will have to manage without Børkeeiet for several months due to a knee injury.
Haftstrafe nach brutaler Attacke auf Freundin
14.04.2025 A 27-year-old Viennese man was sentenced to seven months in prison on Monday for intentional grievous bodily harm after severely injuring his ex-girlfriend. The defendant pleaded guilty and accepted the verdict. The prosecution did not comment, and the verdict is not yet legally binding.Car Chase with Drunk Driver in Lower Austria
14.04.2025 In Lower Austria, there was a police chase with a drunk driver over the weekend.
Out of the Asphalt: New Interactive Vienna Map Shows All Projects at a Glance
14.04.2025 Since the beginning of this legislative period, the city of Vienna has launched the largest initiative for unsealing and greening, supporting and implementing over 320 "Raus aus dem Asphalt" projects in all Viennese districts.
New Record: No Other City Has as Many Drinking Fountains as Vienna
14.04.2025 Vienna reaches a new high with 1,600 public drinking fountains - quenching thirst more than any other city in international comparison.
Offenders Are Getting Younger: Shocking Figures on Youth Crime in Austria
14.04.2025 Juvenile delinquency in Austria has increased significantly over the past year, particularly among suspects aged ten to 14, as shown by the 2024 crime statistics.
Body Found in Sauna in Lower Austria
14.04.2025 On Monday, two bodies were found in the sauna of a house in Lower Austria.
Schimanek Case: Investigations Against Former Office Manager for Rosenkranz "Private Matter"
14.04.2025 National Council President Walter Rosenkranz stated that he was not aware of any possible contacts with the right-wing extremist scene before hiring his office manager Rene Schimanek.
MKS: Federal Army Starts Assistance Mission in Lower Austria
14.04.2025 Against the backdrop of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the Federal Army in Lower Austria is commencing its assistance mission.
Occult Fraud by Shaman "Amela": So Far 21 Acts Proven in Austria and Germany
14.04.2025 Mariana M. (44), also known as "Amela" and still wanted as an occult fraudster, has so far been proven to have committed 21 offenses with a total damage of 2.5 million euros.
Katy Perry flies into space today - and wants to sing there
14.04.2025 Popstar Katy Perry will make her long-held dream come true today by flying into space with a rocket from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. On board with her are Bezos' partner Lauren Sánchez, US host Gayle King, scientists Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen, and entrepreneur Kerianne Flynn.
More Violence, Robberies, and Burglaries: Vienna Has Never Been This Criminal
14.04.2025 The violent crimes are increasing, robberies in public places are on the rise, and increasingly younger offenders are stopping at nothing: According to the latest crime statistics, the Vienna police have their hands full and are facing major challenges, especially in terms of youth crime.
Crime Statistics: Clearance Rate in Lower Austria Increased
14.04.2025 In Lower Austria, 76,318 criminal offenses were reported last year, which corresponds to a decrease of 1.6 percent compared to 2023. The clearance rate increased to 54.6 percent.
21-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Shooting in Carinthian Barracks
14.04.2025 After a 21-year-old conscript died from a gunshot in the Türk barracks in Spittal an der Drau last October, the Klagenfurt public prosecutor's office has now charged the alleged perpetrator with murder.
"Wackelkontakt" Star Oimara Looks Past "Malle" at Frequency
14.04.2025 The Frequency Festival this year features singer-songwriter Oimara. Before the "Wackelkontakt" singer heads there, he will first go to Mallorca.
First Quarter Brought Loss for Pension Funds
14.04.2025 The Association of Pension and Provident Funds informed at the beginning of the week about a loss in the Austrian pension funds.
21-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Shooting in Carinthian Barracks
14.04.2025 After a 21-year-old conscript was killed by a gunshot in the Türk barracks in Spittal an der Drau last October, the Klagenfurt public prosecutor's office has now charged the alleged perpetrator with murder.
Accessible Vienna Election 2025: The Offer for People with Disabilities
14.04.2025 In Vienna, accessibility is a top priority for the election on April 27. People with limited mobility have various options to cast their vote, and there is comprehensive support for blind, visually impaired, and deaf individuals.
Record for Defaced Posters: Who is Particularly Affected Before the Vienna Election
14.04.2025 In the run-up to the Vienna election, not all posters remain as they are. Particularly affected are the FPÖ and the Team HC Strache.
Appeal for Nullity after Acquittal in the Kellermayr Case
14.04.2025 The public prosecutor's office in Wels has filed an appeal against the acquittal in the Kellermayr case for a German national.
Documents Forged: Fake Teacher Now Faces Prison Sentence
14.04.2025 A 48-year-old Upper Austrian, who worked for years with forged certificates as a German and sports teacher, must answer to the Linz Regional Court.
Lotto Double Jackpot: 2.3 Million in the Pot on Wednesday
14.04.2025 On Sunday, there was once again no jackpot winner in the lottery draw. However, there was a solo win in the Joker.
23-Year-Old Attacked Roommate in Vienna-Favoriten with Knife
14.04.2025 A 23-year-old man allegedly stabbed a roommate multiple times with a kitchen knife during an argument in an apartment on Sunday.
Drug Deal at Vienna's Yppenplatz Ended Bloodily
14.04.2025 A drug deal at Vienna's Yppenplatz escalated into a brutal confrontation on Sunday evening. The police had to intervene.
Crash in Vienna-Margareten: Car Driver Overlooks E-Scooter Rider
14.04.2025 In Vienna-Margareten, a 52-year-old car driver collided with a 29-year-old e-scooter rider while turning left on Sunday evening. The scooter rider fell and had to be taken to the hospital with injuries.
Free Foot Lasted Only Ten Minutes: 15-Year-Old Attacked Passersby in Vienna-Donaustadt
14.04.2025 A 15-year-old teenager was arrested on Sunday in Vienna-Donaustadt. He is suspected of having robbed a passerby in the area of Kagraner Platz.
Woman Stabbed in Front of Vienna Restaurant: Perpetrator at Large
14.04.2025 A woman was injured in a knife attack in Vienna-Alsergrund, and the perpetrator is still on the run.
Free Foot Lasted Only Ten Minutes: 15-Year-Old Attacked Passersby in Vienna-Donaustadt
14.04.2025 A 15-year-old teenager was arrested on Sunday in Vienna-Donaustadt. He is suspected of having robbed a passerby in the area of Kagraner Platz.
New Video with Mahrer Before Vienna Election
14.04.2025 About two weeks before the Vienna election, a new video featuring ÖVP frontman Karl Mahrer was introduced at the beginning of the week.
Burglar Disguised as Construction Worker: Vienna Police Seek More Victims
14.04.2025 In March, there were several apartment burglaries in downtown Vienna, and three people were arrested. The police have now released photos of one of the suspects and are asking witnesses or additional victims to come forward.
Chamber of Physicians Demands "Professional Restructurer" for ÖGK
14.04.2025 The Medical Association rejects a solidarity contribution for the rehabilitation of social insurance, as demanded by ÖGK Chairman Peter McDonald, and has instead presented savings proposals for the health insurance fund.
Funeral Service for Walther Soyka on Thursday in Vienna
14.04.2025 After the death of musician Walther Soyka, a memorial service will be held this week at the Vienna Central Cemetery.