"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.
Trial Over Online Threats Against Doctor Lisa-Maria Kellermayr: Acquittal
9.04.2025 On Wednesday, in the trial concerning the threats against the Upper Austrian doctor Lisa-Maria Kellermayr, who committed suicide in the summer of 2022, a 61-year-old German was not legally acquitted of the charge of dangerous threat with a suicide outcome at the Regional Court in Wels.
IS Returnee Evelyn T. in Vienna Sentenced to Two Years on Probation
9.04.2025 On Wednesday, the former IS supporter Evelyn T., who was brought home from Syria with her seven-year-old son on March 1, was convicted at the Vienna Regional Court for terrorist association and criminal organization.
Vienna aims to increase the number of healthy life years with the "Vienna Prevention Project"
9.04.2025 The city aims to increase the healthy years of life for the red-white-red population in a project with the Medical University of Vienna.
Government Retreat Reaches Agreement on Unemployment Benefits: This Will Change
9.04.2025 The possibility of earning additional income while receiving unemployment benefits will be abolished, as announced by Minister of Economic Affairs Hattmannsdorfer on Wednesday during a press conference as part of the government retreat.
Rapid can open the door to the semifinals against Djurgarden
9.04.2025 Rapid Wien competes on Thursday in Sweden with Djurgardens IF for a spot in the semifinals of the Conference League.
Rapid can open the door to the semifinals against Djurgarden
9.04.2025 Rapid Wien competes on Thursday in Sweden with Djurgårdens IF for a spot in the semifinals of the Conference League.
Accounts at Bank 99 Blocked Over Easter
9.04.2025 Due to a system merger following the Ing-Diba acquisition, Bank 99 will block all accounts over the Easter weekend. What customers need to know now.
Alleged Abuse of 16-Year-Old at Public Viewing in Vienna: Investigations Closed
9.04.2025 The investigation into the alleged abuse of a 16-year-old during the public viewing at Rathausplatz in downtown Vienna has been closed.
Tunnel and Elevated Bike Path: Vienna's ÖVP Has Many Plans for the Gürtel
9.04.2025 The Vienna ÖVP plans to improve the quality of stay on the Gürtel through innovative structural measures such as tunnels, overpasses, and a high-level bike path, without reducing the car lanes. A survey showed great dissatisfaction among citizens with the current state of the area.
Tests for Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Austria Remain Negative
9.04.2025 In Burgenland and Lower Austria, no cases of foot-and-mouth disease have been detected so far, according to the office of Lower Austria's Regional Councillor Rosenkranz and the regional crisis team in Burgenland.
After Attack: Burgstaller Could Be in the Rapid Squad
9.04.2025 Almost four months after the severe attack on him in downtown Vienna, Rapid striker Guido Burgstaller could be part of a matchday squad again.
Burglar Couple Caught Red-Handed in Vienna-Favoriten
9.04.2025 On Tuesday evening, a burglary in an apartment on Laxenburger Straße in Vienna-Favoriten was prevented.
Threatened with Knife: Taxi Driver Injured in Robbery Attempt in Vienna-Favoriten
9.04.2025 In Vienna-Favoriten, there was an attempted aggravated robbery of a taxi driver on the night of Wednesday. The 60-year-old taxi driver was threatened with a kitchen knife and injured by a punch to the face.
Gewessler applies for Green Party leadership
9.04.2025 Former Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler is applying to succeed Werner Kogler as the leader of the Austrian Greens.
Vienna Police Stopped E-Scooter Rider Going Over 50 km/h
9.04.2025 On Tuesday, the bicycle service of the Vienna State Traffic Department, together with officers from the city police commands of Innere Stadt and Josefstadt, conducted a traffic control.
Austria on Course for New Record Year of Corporate Bankruptcies
9.04.2025 Austria is facing its third consecutive year of record insolvencies in 2025. In the first quarter, 1,134 corporate insolvencies were recorded, representing an increase of 3.94 percent compared to the same period in the record insolvency year of 2024, according to the Alpine Creditors Association (AKV) on Wednesday. Including the numerous rejections of insolvency applications due to insufficient assets (861 cases, +50.79 percent), the total number of corporate insolvencies amounts to 1,995, representing an increase of 20 percent.
Gewessler applies for Green leadership
9.04.2025 Former Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler is applying to succeed Werner Kogler as the leader of the Austrian Greens.
"Light into Darkness": Charity Auction by Vienna Airport
9.04.2025 The Vienna Airport and the auction platform Aurena are once again organizing a charity auction in support of "Licht ins Dunkel".
Rent Price Rip-Off in Vienna: Recover an Average of 5,000 Euros with the "Rent Check"
9.04.2025 The Vienna Chamber of Labour has been offering a free "rent check" for a year, helping tenants in old buildings reclaim excessive rent prices. On average, each affected person receives about 5,000 euros back.
Carcinogenic: REWE Recalls Pumpkin Seed Oil
9.04.2025 The REWE Group is recalling pumpkin seed oil from its own brand Clever, as analyses have shown that the limit for maximum levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) has been exceeded. PAHs are carcinogenic substances.
Messenger Surveillance: These Strict Limits Apply
9.04.2025 Since Tuesday, an amendment to the State Protection and Intelligence Services Act has been available for review. It includes permission to monitor content sent via messaging services. However, this possibility is subject to very strict limits.
Roe Deer Shot During Closed Season in Upper Austria: Police Request Information
9.04.2025 In the hunting area of the Steinbach an der Steyr hunting association, an unknown perpetrator has killed a roe buck - during the closed season.
78 Kilos of Cocaine Found in Vienna-Simmering: Suspect Arrested
9.04.2025 In Vienna-Simmering, 78 kilograms of cocaine, packed in three sports bags, were recently seized by investigators from the Federal Criminal Office (BK).
Corona Balance: Billions Spent on Tests and Vaccinations
9.04.2025 The fight against the Corona pandemic has incurred total costs of more than eleven billion euros in the healthcare sector. The majority of the expenses went into PCR tests. Vaccinations and loss of earnings also accounted for significant costs.
Deep Cuts in Violent Robbery in Vienna City: Who Knows These Men?
10.07.2025 In the night of October 5, 2024, a serious robbery occurred in downtown Vienna, during which a man suffered several deep cuts on his forearm. The police are now searching for the alleged perpetrators using a photo.
Of course, here's the translation: So much for lazy and spoiled: This is how Generation Z really ticks
9.04.2025 There are numerous prejudices about Gen Z, the 16 to 25-year-olds in Austria - from lazy, to ignorant, to sensitive and spoiled, one often hears negative things. Hitradio Ö3 has now presented the results of the Ö3 Youth Study 2025, which dispels these clichés and shows how the young generation wants to shape their lives.
Severe Traffic Accident on A2 in Lower Austria Claims Fifth Fatality
9.04.2025 After the serious traffic accident on the Southern Motorway (A2) in the Scheiblingkirchen area (Neunkirchen district) last Tuesday, there is now a fifth fatality.
No Diversion: Police Officer in Upper Austria Must Appear in Court Again After False Report
9.04.2025 The trial against an Upper Austrian police officer, who allegedly deliberately wrote a false final report for the public prosecutor's office in a case of arson, must be repeated.
Teen Couple in Graz Convicted of Attempted Murder
9.04.2025 On Tuesday, two teenagers were sentenced to three years in prison each for attempted murder at the Graz Regional Court.
Paraglider in Tyrol Survives Crash: Rescue from Tree Crown
9.04.2025 Tuesday afternoon, a 43-year-old German man crashed into a wooded area while paragliding in Musau in the Tyrolean Außerfern (Reutte district).
Government Plans to Adjust Security Strategy Again
9.04.2025 Austria's security strategy is to be revised again. Already in 2024, the government had adopted an updated version because the previous version still named Russia as a strategic partner.
40-Year-Old Fell Against Machine: Seriously Injured After Workplace Accident in Lower Austria
8.04.2025 On Tuesday, a 40-year-old was seriously injured in an accident during excavation work in Sitzendorf an der Schmida in the Lower Austrian district of Hollabrunn.
Gold Merit Badge for Auschwitz & Mauthausen Survivor Zalewski
8.04.2025 The concentration camp survivor Stanisław Zalewski was honored with the Golden Decoration of Merit of the Republic of Austria. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) presented the award on Monday, as the Ministry of the Interior informed the APA. The 99-year-old is recognized for "his extraordinary commitment as a witness and admonisher against forgetting." Zalewski is the last living Polish survivor of the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp, whose liberation marks its 80th anniversary in May.
Eleven Lists on the Ballot Nationwide in ÖH Election
8.04.2025 In the ÖH election, which takes place from May 13 to 15, eleven lists are expected to be on the ballot nationwide.
Wildling in Vienna-Josefstadt Focuses on Seasonal, Homemade Dishes with a Zero-Waste Concept
8.04.2025 "Wildling Foods" in Vienna-Josefstadt focuses on wholesome dishes in a tapas format. A strong emphasis is placed on sustainability. Accordingly, there is now a new menu to do justice to seasonal products.
Unexpected: These Stars Are Related
8.04.2025 Who would have thought? Eva Longoria and Meryl Streep are cousins.
Messenger Surveillance: Draft Presented After Government Retreat
8.04.2025 On Tuesday, the Ministry of the Interior presented a draft for messenger surveillance at the government retreat in the Federal Chancellery. The NEOS see room for improvement.
Madonna and Elton John End Decades-Long Feud
8.04.2025 One of the most famous feuds in pop history seems to be over: Madonna and Elton John have reconciled after more than 20 years of public disputes.
Budget, US Tariffs: Marterbauer at Working Meeting with Van der Bellen
8.04.2025 Finance Minister Marterbauer spoke with Federal President Van der Bellen on Tuesday about the budget situation, the negotiations for the double budget for 2025/2026, and the US tariffs. The meeting was part of the regular exchange between the head of state and government members.
Actor and Director Wolfgang Müllner Passed Away
8.04.2025 He was a great actor and colleague, an inexhaustible source of knowledge and passion for theater. His analytical strength, empathetic presence, and experimental, courageous attitude were and remain exemplary.
Josefstadt Dramaturge Rosina Raffeiner Passed Away
8.04.2025 The studied theater scholar was born on February 1, 1953, in South Tyrol and had been working in Josefstadt since 1977. In thirty years and with six directors, she worked with a variety of renowned directors from the German-speaking region, the theater announced in a statement.
Fritz Muliar: Josefstadt as Artistic Home
8.04.2025 For many, he was the epitome of the people's actor: Popular as a cabaret artist, skilled as a Nestroy performer, at home on all stages, never just a satirist, but always a character actor.
After Attack in Vienna: Woman Wrote Obituary for Killed Sister
8.04.2025 The sister of the 44-year-old woman killed in the attack at Vienna's Schwedenplatz wrote an obituary in the "Standard," calling for unity. Her sister was always against hate and exclusion.
ORF Honors Deceased Viennese Humorist Kurt Sobotka
8.04.2025 The ORF honors Kurt Sobotka, who passed away on Friday, with obituaries in cultural formats and on September 17 at 10 a.m. on ORF 2 with the repeat of the conversation "Hello, how are you?" which Sobotka conducted with Dagmar Koller in 2010. At 3:30 p.m., ORF III will then focus on the honorary member of the Vienna Josefstadt in the series "Theater and Television Legends".
Foot-and-Mouth Disease: First Countries Stop Importing Meat from Austria
8.04.2025 Although no case of foot-and-mouth disease has been detected in Austria so far, initial trading partners have initiated precautionary measures.
Barbara Prammer is Dead: About the Woman in the Second Highest Office in the State
8.04.2025 Austria loses one of its leading female figures with the passing of Barbara Prammer on Saturday. She held the second highest office in the state as President of the National Council since 2006.
The "Personification of a Cultural Life"
8.04.2025 "He embodied Central Europe in its diversity, acting in its most comedic and dramatic form, and humanity in its best form.The "Personification of a Cultural Life"
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Mourning for "Lutz Grandma": Trude Fukar passed away on June 8 in Vienna
8.04.2025 The former actress of "Oma Putz" from the XXXLutz TV family passed away on Friday, June 8, at the age of 92 in the Döblinger senior residence. Trude Fukar had retired from acting three years ago.Mourning "Lutz Grandma": Trude Fukar Passed Away on June 8 in Vienna
8.04.2025 The former actress of "Oma Putz" from the XXXLutz TV family passed away on Friday, June 8, at the age of 92 in the Döblinger senior residence. Trude Fukar had retired from acting three years ago.
10,000 Years Extinct: Was the Dire Wolf Revived?
8.04.2025 According to their own statements, a biotech company from the USA has revived a relative of the wolf that went extinct over 10,000 years ago.
Spring Collective Bargaining Negotiations: Unions Against Zero Wage Rounds
8.04.2025 The negotiations on wages in the electrical and electronics industry as well as the chemical industry will continue on Wednesday, with the unions PRO-GE and GPA having not yet presented a concrete salary demand.
Easter Celebrations Without Pope Francis?
8.04.2025 In the Vatican, it is unclear whether Pope Francis will participate in the Holy Week and Easter celebrations in Rome. According to Vatican sources, such decisions are made daily during his recovery. The convalescence period of the Pontiff remains "delicate".