Viennese Media Manager Helmut Thoma Has Died
26.05.2025 The Viennese media manager Helmut Thoma has died. He passed away from heart failure on his 86th birthday on May 3 in Vienna, his family informed the APA on Monday.
Bomb Threats in Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Vienna: Evacuations and Investigations
26.05.2025 Bomb threats have been received against several schools in Lower and Upper Austria, as well as in Vienna, Burgenland, Styria, and Carinthia.
Two Knife Threats by Women in Vienna in One Evening
26.05.2025 Within about an hour, the Vienna police had to handle two incidents involving knife threats by women on Saturday evening.
Planquadrat in Burgenland: 800 Checks
26.05.2025 On Saturday and during the night to Sunday, approximately 800 checks were conducted during a checkpoint in Burgenland.
21-Year-Old Dies in Car Accident in Upper Austria
26.05.2025 On Sunday afternoon, a 21-year-old lost his life between Waldhausen and St. Nikola an der Donau (Perg district).
After Deadly Attack in Vienna-Favoriten: Police Arrests Suspect
26.05.2025 In Vienna-Favoriten, a 27-year-old man has died as a result of severe head injuries. The police have arrested a 21-year-old suspect.
This Role Does Sport Play in Andreas Gabalier's Life
26.05.2025 Sports have their place in the life of Andreas Gabalier. "I try to be in good shape all year round," he told the German Press Agency.
Farmers' Association Chief Strasser Re-elected with 100 Percent
26.05.2025 Without opposition, Farmers' Union Chief Georg Strasser was re-elected over the weekend.
"Long Night of the Churches" recorded around 300,000 visitors
26.05.2025 The "Long Night of Churches" is history, the number of visitors was once again six figures.Online Shopping Increasingly Popular
25.05.2025 Online shopping significantly influences purchasing behavior in Austria, as 97 percent of surveyed consumers regularly shop online. Last year, approximately 30 billion euros were spent online.
"Future Forgotten": Gewessler Criticizes Government
24.05.2025 The designated Green Party federal spokesperson Leonore Gewessler criticized the federal government over the weekend. "This government is forgetful of the future," she stated at a regional assembly in Tyrol.
Blue-White Linz Pushes Vienna Austria to Third Place
24.05.2025 Twelve years after their last championship title, Wiener Austria is three points short of another triumph in the football Bundesliga. With the draw against Blau-Weiß Linz and Red Bull Salzburg's victory against Rapid, they have now even fallen back to third place.
Rapid Vienna lost play-off dress rehearsal against Red Bull Salzburg
24.05.2025 Before the European Cup play-off, SK Rapid had to concede defeat to Red Bull Salzburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday. The team from Mozart's city was already leading 2-0 early on, and the final score was 4-2.
Football: Sturm Graz Celebrates Second Consecutive Championship Title
24.05.2025 Austria's football champion is once again Sturm Graz. The Styrians secured a point against WAC on Saturday and thus finished two points ahead of their closest rival Red Bull Salzburg in the final standings.
OÖ: Car Driver on the Run Traveling at More Than 200 km/h
24.05.2025 A 20-year-old, who was fleeing from a police check, sped down the highway between Attnang-Puchheim and Schwanenstadt (Upper Austria) at more than 200 km/h on the night of Saturday.
Marriage: These Bans Are Coming Soon
24.05.2025 An imminent marriage ban under 18 years: Such an announcement has come from Justice Minister Anna Sporrer (SPÖ) in the Ö1 midday journal.
Cat Stuck in Wiener Neudorf
24.05.2025 In Wiener Neudorf, the fire department came to the aid of a cat on Saturday.
Driver in Accident Found in Burgenland After Nearly Two Hours
24.05.2025 After an accident, a Burgenlander was taken to the hospital on Saturday. However, it took some time before he was even found.
Shots in Vienna-Döbling - Teenager Taken to Detention Center
24.05.2025 After the shooting on Friday in Vienna-Döbling, a teenager (15) was taken to a detention center.
"Future Forgotten": Gewessler Criticizes Government
24.05.2025 The designated Green Party federal spokesperson Leonore Gewessler criticized the federal government over the weekend. "This government is forgetful of the future," she said at a state assembly in Tyrol.
Robbery in Vienna Subway Station Stephansplatz: Teenager Identified as Suspect
24.05.2025 In the subway station Stephansplatz in Vienna, a robbery occurred last winter. In the meantime, a teenager has been identified as a suspect.
This is the political stance on municipal mergers in Lower Austria
24.05.2025 573 municipalities are found in Lower Austria. What position does politics take regarding mergers?
Personnel planning is in full swing at Rapid
24.05.2025
The Bundesliga season 2024/25 is officially over for SK Rapid due to the European Cup play-off, but the personnel planning for the next season is already underway.
Showmen Got Into a Fight at the Vienna Prater
24.05.2025 In the Vienna Prater, two showmen got into a fight on Friday. A shooting gallery employee (58) allegedly pushed his neighbor (25) with an iron rod and threatened him with a closed pocket knife.
So many asylum applications were filed in the first third of the year in Austria
26.05.2025 In Austria, there have been 6,056 asylum applications in the first four months of this year. This is a decrease of 3,203 applications compared to 2024.
State Secretary Pröll Visits Israel
24.05.2025 State Secretary Alexander Pröll will be in Israel from Sunday to Wednesday.
"Home Invasion" in Vienna-Penzing: Pensioner Beaten and Kicked
24.05.2025 A "home invasion" occurred in Vienna-Penzing on Friday. An 87-year-old man was beaten and kicked, and a search for the robber was initiated.
One Injured After Collision of Car with Train in Wieselburg
24.05.2025 In Wieselburg, a car collided with a train on Friday. A Lower Austrian ended up in the hospital, and the car was heavily damaged.
Viennese Girl (7) Injured in Climbing Hall in Mödling District
24.05.2025 In a climbing gym in the district of Mödling, a young girl from Vienna fell on Friday. The injured person was taken to the hospital.
Aaron Karl triumphs at "Dancing Stars"
24.05.2025 Austria has a new "Dancing Star". The actor Aaron Karl left the competition behind in the finale of the ORF show and dedicated the trophy to his professional partner Kateryna Mizera.
Film Festival at Vienna City Hall Square Celebrates 35th Anniversary
24.05.2025 In just a few weeks, it's that time again: On June 28, the Film Festival at Vienna's Rathausplatz will begin, celebrating its 35th edition with a completely new appearance.
Child Seats in the ÖAMTC Test: The Results
24.05.2025 The ÖAMTC and its partner organizations have evaluated 19 modern child seats for different age groups in terms of safety, user-friendliness, ergonomics, and pollutant exposure.
75 Meters of Summer Fun at Vienna's Ulrichsplatz: The Ulrich & Erich Slide Party Returns
24.05.2025 The summer festival at St. Ulrichsplatz in Vienna returns on June 27 and 28, 2025, with the spectacular 75-meter-long Ulrich & Erich water slide, offering a diverse program with music, culinary delights, and activities for all generations – with free admission.
24-Year-Old Injured in Knife Attack at Yppenplatz
23.05.2025 On Friday afternoon, an unknown individual attacked a 24-year-old man with a knife at Yppenplatz for reasons that are still unknown.
Cycle Path Gap Closure at Liesingbach
23.05.2025 The city of Vienna is expanding the Liesingbach bike path in the 23rd district between Riegermühle and Schrailplatz with a new cycling facility. This will be connected to the route in Meisgeyergasse. Additionally, green spaces will be created and new trees will be planted by autumn 2025. Construction work begins on Tuesday.
Prison Sentence for 39-Year-Old for Approval of Terror
23.05.2025 A 39-year-old Syrian was sentenced to one year in prison at the Vienna Regional Court for approving terrorist acts and making dangerous threats. Due to a severe mental disorder, he was admitted to a forensic therapeutic center. The man appealed and demanded a harsher sentence.
Viennese Injured in Accident with Van in Lower Austria
23.05.2025 While working on a small van, a 50-year-old Viennese man was injured on Friday.
Review Proposals: Court of Auditors Reaches Out to the Public
23.05.2025 The Court of Audit (RH) is once again turning to the public for audit suggestions.
Dementia Report Raises Alarm: Sharp Increase in Dementia Cases Expected
23.05.2025 Currently, around 170,000 people in Austria live with dementia, with almost two-thirds being women. By 2050, there could be over 290,000 affected individuals, according to the Ministry of Health in the Dementia Report 2025. Alzheimer's dementia is the most common form.
This is what Van der Bellen says after the commotion about JJ's statements on Israel
23.05.2025 After the excitement over Israel-critical statements by ESC winner JJ, head of state Alexander Van der Bellen spoke out on Friday. "I am against holding an individual or an artist responsible for the actions of a government," the "Krone" quoted from a statement by him.
Vienna Volkstheater Seeks Individuals with Singing Experience
23.05.2025 The Vienna Volkstheater is launching a casting call and is looking for people with singing experience for the novel adaptation "Half Lives".
Consumer Protection Lawsuit Due to EVN Price Increase 2022
23.05.2025 The Consumer Protection Association (VSV) has filed a lawsuit against EVN to demand the refund of revenues from a price increase in September 2022.
Teacher Shortage: Criticism of Late Response from Ministry
23.05.2025 The Ministry of Education faces criticism from the Court of Audit regarding the teacher shortage.
Recall from dm: This Product is Affected
23.05.2025 The product "dmBio Beeren Crunchy" is being recalled by dm. However, this only concerns goods with the best before date (BBD) of 12/11/2025. Traces of lupins and thus incorrect allergen labeling cannot be ruled out.
Delivery Hero Social Plan Accepted by Almost All Couriers
23.05.2025 The deadline for agreeing to the social plan at the delivery service Lieferando has passed.
Bartender in Vienna City Center Threatened with Murder
23.05.2025 In the night leading to Friday, the police were alerted when a woman, who had been expelled from a Vienna bar, threatened to kill the staff.
Regular Customer Stole Alcohol from Favorite Pub in Vienna-Ottakring
23.05.2025 On Thursday, a regular customer in Vienna-Ottakring robbed his favorite bar, stole alcohol, and threatened to kill the owner.
Shoplifter Attacked Store Manager with Pepper Spray
23.05.2025 In recent days, employees of a grocery store in Vienna-Landstraße noticed a customer who repeatedly entered the store, behaved suspiciously, and left each time without making a purchase.
E-bike rider injured in accident in Vienna-Donaustadt
23.05.2025 At the intersection of Neuhaufenstraße and Kaisermühlenstraße in Vienna-Donaustadt, a traffic accident occurred on Thursday morning.
Upper Austria experiences "political unity" against train cancellations
23.05.2025 ÖBB plans to convert the Hausruck and Almtal railway lines as well as the northern part of the Mühlkreis railway to buses have led to a "political alliance" of the state parliament factions in Upper Austria, according to the FPÖ on Friday via a press release.
Viennese Organic Bakery is Finally Bankrupt
23.05.2025 The Vienna organic bakery Gragger und Cie is reportedly definitively bankrupt. An insolvency proceeding was opened at the end of 2022.
LOWER AUSTRIA: Police Declare War on Environmental Offenders
23.05.2025 The police in Lower Austria are intensifying checks to ensure compliance with environmental laws. The focus is on the illegal disposal of hazardous waste, such as asbestos and old vehicles. The basis for this is the Chemicals Prohibition Ordinance 2003 and the Waste Management Act of Lower Austria.
This is the new President of the Vienna Bar Association
23.05.2025 Peter Csoklich steps into the shoes of Michael Rohregger as President of the Vienna Bar Association.
During construction work excavated: Baby rabbit "Milo" in EGS Haringsee
23.05.2025 After it was unintentionally dug up during construction work, a wild rabbit baby is now in the EGS Haringses.
OÖ: Four Injured in Fire at Nursing Home
23.05.2025 On Thursday, four people were injured in a fire at a nursing home in Upper Austria.
Baby News for Sebastian Kurz: Former Chancellor Becomes a Father Again
23.05.2025 Big news about Sebastian Kurz: The former Chancellor has become a father again. Son Valentin was born on Thursday.