Record Reach at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel
28.05.2025 The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel achieved the highest response in the history of the competition with a record reach of 166 million viewers worldwide, particularly captivating young people in many countries.
President of the Association of Municipalities for Relief of Municipalities
28.05.2025 The Association of Municipalities is using the negotiations on the new Stability Pact to propose a comprehensive package of demands for the financial relief of municipalities.
Russia Plans Major Offensive in Sumy: Zelensky Warns of Escalation – How Ukraine Reacts!
28.05.2025 Dramatic Situation in Sumy – What We Know So Far
Babler Criticizes Israeli Government
28.05.2025 Criticism of Israel's government has come via X from Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler.
Four Years in Prison for Vienna Supermarket Robber: "I don't know what came over me"
28.05.2025 A 19-year-old man was sentenced to four years in prison at the Vienna Regional Court for an armed robbery of a supermarket and several other thefts, with both he and the prosecution accepting the verdict.
"SpaceX Fiasco: Starship Breaks Apart Over the Indian Ocean – Elon Musk Remains Unshakable!"
28.05.2025 The latest test flight of the eagerly anticipated SpaceX Starship ended dramatically as the gigantic spacecraft went out of control during its ninth test flight and eventually broke apart over the Indian Ocean. Elon Musk's ambitious project, which aims to one day take humans to Mars, suffered another setback on its bumpy development path.
Man Attacked His Wife and Police Officers in Vienna-Floridsdorf
28.05.2025 On Tuesday, a 74-year-old woman in Vienna-Floridsdorf alerted the Vienna police after her 70-year-old husband allegedly hit her.
Pedestrian in Lower Austria Seriously Injured
28.05.2025 In Lower Austria, a small truck hit an 83-year-old woman. She was taken to the hospital by rescue services.
Police Seek Witnesses: Serious Robbery in Vienna-Penzing
28.05.2025 An unknown perpetrator attacked an 87-year-old man in Vienna-Penzing on Friday morning and escaped with a three-digit euro amount, the police are now looking for witnesses.
This is what Babler says about JJ's statements critical of Israel
28.05.2025 Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) described the Israel-critical statements by ESC winner JJ as "too general, undifferentiated, and not clever."Severe Storms Approaching: Berlin and Brandenburg on High Alert!
28.05.2025 In Berlin and Brandenburg, extreme storms with severe thunderstorms, gusts of wind, and hail are threatening: The population is urged to urgently take protective measures and follow current weather warnings.
Scientists Present Climate Protection Demands to New Vienna City Government: 30 km/h Zones Throughout Vienna and More Expensive Parking Permits
28.05.2025 Scientists in Vienna are advising the future city government on which measures they should take for climate protection.
Migration: Government Plans Mandatory Integration Program
28.05.2025 A fundamental decision to develop the planned mandatory integration program for immigrants "from day one" was initiated by the government on Wednesday.
Man Attacked with Knife and Baseball Bat in Wiener Neustadt
28.05.2025 In Wiener Neustadt, a 52-year-old man was attacked and injured by a 43-year-old woman with a knife and a baseball bat during an argument. The police are now investigating for attempted murder.
Most affordable month for refueling this year
28.05.2025 May could become the cheapest month of the year so far in terms of gasoline prices in Austria.
Chamber of Physicians Wants Fee Negotiations
28.05.2025 The Medical Association wants fee negotiations and a "fundamental renewal" of the ÖGK.
27-Year-Old Beaten to Death in Vienna-Favoriten: Video of Another Victim Emerges
28.05.2025 A 21-year-old man is in pre-trial detention on suspicion of murder in Vienna-Favoriten, after being accused of fatally injuring a 27-year-old. Additionally, an incriminating video was found showing another, previously unknown crime.
Vienna Threatens to Remain on the Red List
28.05.2025 UNESCO apparently leaves Vienna on the Red List of endangered World Heritage for another year, as reported online by the "Kurier" citing a "Draft Decision".
World No Tobacco Day: 1.5 Million Austrians Smoke Cigarettes Daily
28.05.2025 Around 21 percent of the population, about 1.5 million Austrians aged 15 and over, smoke cigarettes daily, as reported by the health insurance fund ÖGK on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day on May 31.
"Wanted to Just Clean Up": Heavily Armed Burglar Caught in Vienna-Döbling
28.05.2025 A 44-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday evening after breaking into an apartment in Vienna-Döbling. He initially fled the scene - but then returned, claiming that he only wanted to renovate and clean up.
Suspected Burglar Arrested in Vienna-Alsergrund
28.05.2025 In a venue in Vienna-Alsergrund, the police arrested a suspected burglar on the night of Tuesday.
Because of being "cut off" multiple times: 34-year-old rams car on Vienna's Gürtel and stabs it with a knife
28.05.2025 On Tuesday evening, a 34-year-old rammed the car of a 55-year-old on the Währinger Gürtel in Vienna-Alsergrund. He then scratched the vehicle's hood with a butterfly knife and forcefully stabbed the windshield while the victim called emergency services from inside the car. The reason for the escalation: the 55-year-old allegedly "cut off" the 34-year-old several times before.
E-Scooter Owner Attacked by Alleged Thief
28.05.2025 On Tuesday, a 20-year-old allegedly broke the lock of an e-scooter that was parked in front of a bank branch in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Stocker Initiative on Human Rights: NEOS File the Matter Away
28.05.2025 After the initiative by Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) for a change in the ruling practice of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the area of migration, the NEOS have now closed the matter.
„Pride on Tracks“: Festival of Diversity in the Vienna Gleis//Garten
28.05.2025 With the "Pride on Tracks Festival," the Gleis//Garten in Vienna-Meidling becomes a meeting point for the LGBTQ+ community in early June. Between drag performances, a sex quiz by Aids Hilfe Wien, and musical acts, the program sets clear signs for visibility, acceptance, and social cohesion.
Marriage Ban Under 18 and End of Marriage Between Cousins to Take Effect From August 2025
28.05.2025 The federal government is advancing the long-planned ban on marriage under the age of 18 and the ban on marriages between cousins. A corresponding government proposal will be submitted to parliament, and the decision by the National Council is expected to take place before the summer. This ban is intended to come into effect in August 2025, according to the plans of the turquoise-red-pink government, as explained by Justice Minister Anna Sporrer (SPÖ) at the "doorstep" before the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday.
Vienna as an Expensive Place: Prices for Houses and Apartments Rise Again in 2024
28.05.2025 After a decrease in prices in 2023, the costs for houses and apartments in Austria have slightly increased again on average in 2024. The median price per square meter for condominiums rose from 3,991 euros to 4,000 euros, while the price per square meter for houses increased from 2,661 euros to 2,709 euros, as Statistics Austria announced on Wednesday. Compared to the peak values in 2022, the prices for apartments and houses are still lower.
Car Driver Hit Bear in Carinthia
28.05.2025 In the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, there was a collision between a car driver and a bear in Carinthia.
Fan Merchandise for Nude Photos: Suspect in Carinthian Abuse Scandal Confesses
28.05.2025 A 22-year-old employee of a Carinthian sports club was arrested after confessing to having enticed at least 20 children into sexualized acts through payment and gifts; the regional court is now deciding on pre-trial detention.
Man Ejected from Car in Crash in Lower Austria
28.05.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, a 79-year-old man was ejected from his car in a traffic accident in Schönau an der Triesting (Baden district).
Almost 440,000 Euros in Damage Due to "Police Trick" in Vienna and Lower Austria
28.05.2025 The damage allegedly caused by a 32-year-old Turkish citizen residing in Vienna through the "police trick" is estimated at almost 440,000 euros. The St. Pölten State Police Directorate reported on Wednesday about twelve crimes in the federal capital and in Lower Austria, eight of which were completed. The partially confessing suspect was taken to the Vienna-Josefstadt prison.
KTM Rescue: New Beginning and Challenges for Pierer Mobility 2025
28.05.2025 After the successful rescue of the insolvent motorcycle manufacturer KTM, Pierer Mobility is cautious regarding business development in 2025. However, the ongoing demand should ensure the normalization of inventory levels.
Motorcyclist Injured in Accident in Wiener Neustadt: Witness Appeal After Hit-and-Run
28.05.2025 Late Tuesday evening, there was a hit-and-run traffic accident in Wiener Neustadt. As a result, the police have now issued a call for witnesses.
CO2 Concentration in Austria's Classrooms Too High
28.05.2025 In Austria's schools, there are problems with air quality: A study by TU Graz commissioned by the Ministry of Education found that in over three-quarters of classrooms, the average CO2 concentration exceeds the guideline value. In winter, this proportion increased to 88 percent in the approximately 1,200 rooms examined, as announced in a press release on Wednesday. Mechanical ventilation systems and inexpensive CO2 sensors could provide a remedy.
APA Fact Check on Fake "ZiB" Interview with Christian Drosten
28.05.2025 Five years after the outbreak of the Corona pandemic, many misinformation about Covid-19 is still circulating. The German virologist Christian Drosten is repeatedly at the center of criticism.
Film Festival Vienna Shorts: New Edition, New Management
28.05.2025 The 22nd International Short Film Festival Vienna Shorts started on Tuesday evening at the sold-out Gartenbaukino. Karin Ginzel took over the commercial management for the first time, while Daniel Hadenius-Ebner celebrated his farewell as artistic director by handing over to Max Bergmann.
249,000 Jobs in Austria Revolve Around E-Commerce
28.05.2025 In recent years, online commerce has significantly increased, partly driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a study published on Wednesday by the industry-affiliated economic research institute Eco Austria, commissioned by Amazon, approximately 249,000 jobs in Austria are now linked to e-commerce activities in upstream areas such as logistics, IT, marketing, and payment services.
Study Analyzed High Voltage Injuries: How Dangerous Train Surfing Really Is
28.05.2025 Train surfers expose themselves to significant danger. When they come into contact with high voltage, they suffer much more severe injuries than comparable accident victims in the workplace. For example, the amputation rates after such risky "dares" are twice as high. This was the result of the evaluation of data from 102 patients by Austrian surgeons and intensive care specialists.
Austria's Football Bundesliga Plans Self-Marketing from 2026
28.05.2025 The Austrian Football Bundesliga plans to create its own platform for the exploitation of media rights starting in summer 2026, after the contract with Sky ends.
Climate Crisis Intensifies: New Temperature Record Expected
28.05.2025 The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) expects a new global temperature record in the next five years. According to the UN weather agency's report, exceeding global warming by 1.5 degrees is becoming increasingly likely.
Voting on "Austria's Worst Architectural Blunder" Underway
28.05.2025 Land consumption in Austria poses a problem. In the last ten years, approximately 11 hectares of valuable domestic land have been consumed daily, more than four times the targeted "sustainability goal" of 2.5 hectares. The WWF is now allowing a vote on the "Worst Building Blunder in Austria".
Nova Rock 2025: Red Stage in New Design
28.05.2025 From June 11 to June 14, the Nova Rock 2025 will take place in Nickelsdorf, Burgenland. Austria's largest rock festival not only offers a strong lineup once again, but also a "new" stage. Additionally, the presale of festival tickets for 2026 has begun.
SpaceX Debacle: Starship Breaks Apart Over the Indian Ocean – What Does This Mean for Elon Musk's Mars Plans?
28.05.2025 The gigantic Starship, which at 120 meters tall represents the most powerful rocket in the world, initially launched promisingly from the Starbase in Texas. The two rocket stages – Super Heavy Booster and the actual Starship – separated as planned during ascent. However, when the upper stage was supposed to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere, it began to tumble uncontrollably.
Study Shows: This is How Diabetes and Weight Loss Injections Work
28.05.2025 The hype around diabetes and weight loss injections could obscure the actual situation in practice. A study with German and Austrian participation shows that only a few type 2 diabetics achieve weight loss and a permanent reduction in blood sugar.E-Card Approaches Anniversary
28.05.2025 The start of the nationwide dispatch of the E-Card in Austria marks its 20th anniversary on Friday.
Deficit Procedure: Marterbauer Expects Start on July 8
27.05.2025 The EU deficit procedure against Austria due to excessive debt is likely to be initiated on July 8 at the meeting of the EU finance ministers.
Airport Employees Receive 3.3 Percent More Salary
27.05.2025 The approximately 6,500 workers and employees at Austria's airports will receive a 3.3 percent increase in wages and salaries retroactively from May 1, 2025.
Win Tickets and Merch for the Starbucks Drag Brunch on June 3
27.05.2025 Win a package on VIENNA.at with 3 drink vouchers, 2 tickets to the Starbucks Drag Brunch, and matching merch.
Is it "Swatting" in the case of bomb threats in schools & Co. in Vienna, Lower Austria & Upper Austria?
27.05.2025 The investigations into the bomb threats from Monday, led by the Directorate of State Protection and Intelligence Services (DSN), are in full swing and extend in all directions, according to the Ministry of the Interior on Tuesday. Well-informed sources indicated that there are clues pointing to the involvement of an international group of perpetrators responsible for this. A possible background could be the so-called "swatting".
German sped over 200 km/h on A1 in Lower Austria: Car confiscated
27.05.2025 A 23-year-old German was caught speeding at over 200 km/h on the West Autobahn (A1) towards Linz near St. Pölten in Lower Austria on Monday afternoon. His car was confiscated.
New Vienna Youth Prison to Begin Full Operation This Year
27.05.2025 The new correctional facility (JA) Münnichplatz in Vienna-Simmering is expected to fully commence operations this coming November.
"Adult PISA" Shows Disastrous Development of Reading Skills
27.05.2025 As shown by a national results report created by Statistics Austria for the OECD survey PIAAC, often referred to as "Adult PISA," the reading competencies of adults diverge depending on age, educational attainment, and occupational group. While the reading competence of those with higher education and high qualification occupational groups changed little between 2011 and 2022/23, it decreased in occupational groups with medium and low qualifications.
67-Year-Old Hiker Got Lost in the Vienna Woods: Rescued
27.05.2025 On Monday, a 67-year-old woman got lost during a hike to the Sofienalpe in the Vienna Woods.
Protests at OMV Annual General Meeting
27.05.2025 Loud protests accompanied the OMV general meeting on Tuesday.
Cars Crashed at Accident Site Near Vienna's Laaer-Berg Tunnel on A23: Three Seriously Injured
27.05.2025 On Monday evening, there was a traffic accident involving five cars in the area of the Laaer-Berg Tunnel on the Südosttangente (A23) heading south. Three people were partially seriously injured.
Human Rights Court: This is What the SPÖ Says
27.05.2025 After the initiative by Prime Minister Christian Stocker (ÖVP) for a change in the ECtHR's ruling practice in the migration area, his coalition partners SPÖ and NEOS have taken a stand.
After the Death of Kostelka: Pensioners' Association to Decide Soon on New Leader
27.05.2025 After the death of Pensioners' Association President Peter Kostelka, the succession will be addressed next week.
Arrest Order: 22-Year-Old Arrested in Vienna-Favoriten
27.05.2025 A 22-year-old man was arrested on Monday at the Van-der-Nüll-Gasse police station
Again Suitcase with Cannabis Herb Discovered at Vienna Airport
27.05.2025 On Tuesday, a suitcase with cannabis herb was once again seized during checks at Vienna Airport.