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  • Baby Corpse Discovered in Trash Bag in Vienna Hotel: Mother Charged

    7.04.2025 The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has charged a 21-year-old woman who gave birth to a healthy boy at the end of 2024 in a hotel in Vienna-Simmering and is said to have killed him under the influence of the birth process.

    Traffic Calming of the City Center in Vienna Likely to Last Until 2026

    7.04.2025 The traffic calming of the city center in Vienna will take one year. Transport Minister Peter Hanke (SPÖ) announced an amendment that will come into effect on January 1, 2026. Initial considerations have already been made. Traffic planner Günter Emberger expects that the implementation will take one year.

    Man Did Not Understand a Word: Trial at Vienna Regional Court Postponed Due to Construction Noise

    7.04.2025 At the Vienna Regional Court for Criminal Matters, a jury trial was interrupted on Monday due to intolerable construction noise and postponed to mid-June.

    Con Artist Deceived Seniors with Two-Euro Scam: Manhunt

    7.04.2025 Since the beginning of the year, elderly people in Styria, Lower Austria, and Upper Austria have fallen victim to a con artist who first asked them to change a two-euro coin. The police are now asking the public for information about the man.

    Children's Flea Market in the Vienna Wurstelprater for a Good Cause

    7.04.2025 On April 27, the Vienna Wurstelprater will be the venue for the children's flea market under the motto "Children Helping Children," where young sellers can showcase their skills and collect donations for the children's hospice Sterntalerhof.

    Villach Attacker Remains in Custody

    7.04.2025 The pre-trial detention for the 23-year-old Syrian, who killed a 14-year-old in a terrorist attack in Villach in February, has been extended by two months. According to the Klagenfurt Regional Court, there is a risk of flight and reoffending.

    Vienna Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 125th Anniversary with Spring Concert in Trieste

    7.04.2025 On the occasion of the 125th anniversary of their founding, the Vienna Symphony Orchestra will travel to Trieste next weekend. The traditional orchestra will give three concerts at the Politeama Rossetti Theater from April 11 to 13 under the label "Spring from Vienna".

    Free Cone Day on April 8 in Vienna: Get Free Ice Cream from Ben & Jerry's

    8.04.2025 On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, it's that time again: Ben & Jerry’s is celebrating the popular Free Cone Day worldwide – including in Vienna. And that means: Free ice cream for everyone! 

    Online Shop Sells Sausage with Bear Meat: Animal Rights Activists Outraged

    7.04.2025 The sale of sausage with bear meat by a Carinthian online shop is currently causing a stir among animal rights activists. Now the operator of the shop has justified himself.

    Despite Cold Temperatures: Finisher Record at the Vienna Marathon 2025

    7.04.2025 On Sunday, the Vienna Marathon 2025 not only reached new record heights in terms of registration numbers with 46,083 total for all events and 12,968 for the marathon.

    "Move Closer!": Vienna Short Film Festival Vienna Shorts for More Care and Solidarity

    7.04.2025 In its 22nd edition from May 27 to June 1, the Vienna Shorts short film festival focuses on themes such as care and solidarity under the motto "Move Closer!" and introduces a flexible ticket pricing system.

    Burgenland: Long Wait Times at Border Due to Controls Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease

    7.04.2025 On Monday, there were traffic jams and long waiting times at the Burgenland border due to border controls because of foot-and-mouth disease. However, there were still no positive test results.

    "The End of an Era": Streaming Start of the Final Season "How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)"

    7.04.2025 The final season of the Netflix series "How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)" starts on April 8, continuing the story of Moritz, a teenage ex-drug dealer, while offering both meta-humor and criticism of start-up culture.

    Accidents: Sharp Increase in Injured Children Last Year

    7.04.2025 Last year, most Austrians were injured in household accidents. According to the Austrian Road Safety Board, 355,400 of the 804,500 affected individuals sustained injuries at home. There were 265,000 injuries from leisure accidents. Overall, the number of injured people increased by three percent within a year.

    16-Year-Old in a State of Emergency Attacked Mother in Vienna-Floridsdorf

    7.04.2025 In Vienna-Floridsdorf, a dramatic police operation occurred on Saturday evening.

    After Death of Diver in Vienna's Simmering Power Plant, Many Questions Remain Unanswered

    7.04.2025 After the death of a diver during maintenance work in a water basin at the Simmering power plant in Vienna on Friday afternoon, investigations are ongoing.

    Viennese Easter Markets 2025: Opening Hours and Program

    7.04.2025 Even in 2025, the Easter markets in Vienna once again offer a diverse program and numerous attractions. Here you will find an overview of the most beautiful Easter markets in the city.

    Brawl After Dine and Dash in Vienna Restaurant: Three Police Officers Injured

    7.04.2025 On the night of Sunday, a police operation escalated in a venue in downtown Vienna. Three officers were injured when they intervened in a brawl among guests.

    Start of Measurement and Test Runs by ÖBB on the Koralm Railway

    7.04.2025 The Koralm Railway between Klagenfurt and Graz is being extensively tested eight months before its official opening. Starting April 14, measurement and test runs will begin on the new route. The locomotives or specially equipped measurement vehicles used will reach speeds of up to 250 km/h, as reported by ÖBB.

    SPÖ in Polls for Vienna Election Steady in First Place

    7.04.2025 In Vienna, elections will be held in three weeks. According to the APA election trend, the SPÖ will clearly maintain its first place. The FPÖ could see significant growth in the Vienna election according to surveys and move from fifth to second place. The Greens are competing with the ÖVP for third place and are slightly ahead of the NEOS.

    New Representation for Austria's Tobacco Wholesale Industry

    7.04.2025 With the Austrian Tobacco Wholesale Association (TGHÖ), the Austrian wholesale trade for tobacco products has established a new interest group.

    Chocolate Bunnies, Eggs, Gifts: Easter Costs Us an Average of 159 Euros

    7.04.2025 The Austrians are investing an average of 159 euros this year in Easter gifts and holiday treats. The trade expects a turnover of 270 million euros, with chocolate bunnies and eggs, alongside toys, being particularly popular as gifts.

    Easter Celebration at Wiener Linien: Family Fun at the Transport Museum Remise

    7.04.2025 The Wiener Linien invite you to the big Easter festival at the Transport Museum Remise on April 19 and 20, 2025. From 10 AM to 6 PM, visitors can expect a diverse program – from craft stations to prize draws and the new public transport Easter fairy tale hour. Admission is free for children under 15 years old.

    Raid Following Arrest of ATM Bomber in Vienna

    7.04.2025 After a police operation involving gunfire following an ATM explosion in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, a house search has already been conducted at the residence of the 24-year-old suspect in the Netherlands, according to the state police department on Monday.

    The Leading Candidates of the Vienna Election 2025 in Brief Profile

    8.04.2025 In the Vienna election 2025, there are new and old top candidates among the seven parties running citywide. You can read a brief portrait of the top candidates here.

    SPÖ in APA Election Trend for Vienna Election Stable in First Place

    7.04.2025 In Vienna, elections will be held in three weeks. According to the APA election trend, the SPÖ will clearly maintain its first place. The FPÖ could see significant growth in the Vienna election according to surveys and move from fifth to second place. The Greens are competing with the ÖVP for third place and are slightly ahead of the NEOS.

    Summer at Lake Neusiedl Secured: 43,000 Cubic Meters of Mud Removed

    7.04.2025 The Seemanagement Burgenland GmbH removed around 43,000 cubic meters of sludge from Lake Neusiedl between October and April. Work was carried out at 29 locations in eleven of the 14 lake communities, as Infrastructure Councillor Heinrich Dorner (SPÖ) announced on Monday. In addition to the desludging, around ten kilometers of reed channels were also maintained.

    Baby in Lower Austria Came to Hospital with Bone Fractures: Investigation Against Parents

    7.04.2025 A two-month-old infant has been brought to the Landesklinikum Wiener Neustadt with injuries.

    Easter Festival at Cineplexx: Entertainment and Sweet Surprises with HOPPEL HASI

    7.04.2025 At Cineplexx, you will find plenty of entertainment for the whole family during the Easter holidays, as the Cineplexx HOPPEL HASI is on the move again this year. Between Maundy Thursday and Easter Monday, it will appear live in selected Cineplexx cinemas across Austria and will have sweet surprises for guests in its Easter basket alongside a colorful film program.

    Lotto Jackpot on Wednesday: 1.7 Million Euros in the Pot

    7.04.2025 In the lottery drawing on Wednesday, there is a jackpot. The Joker jackpot, however, was hit on Sunday.

    Commemorative Year 2025: Museum of Military History Vienna Launches Remembrance Series

    7.04.2025 With the year 2025, Austria is marked by a significant commemorative year: 80 years after the end of the Second World War, the focus will be on the liberation from National Socialism and the re-establishment of a democratic Austria.

    Two-Year Entry Ban for German Climate Activist Anja Windl in Austria

    7.04.2025 Over two years after the start of the proceedings, the Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (BFA) has issued a two-year residence ban for Austria to the German climate activist Anja Windl. A corresponding decision from the BFA branch office in Leoben was confirmed last week, as Windl and her lawyer reported.

    Modern Badner Bahn Storage Hall in Baden-Leesdorf Begins Full Operation

    7.04.2025 On the site of the former Leesdorf freight station in Baden, the Wiener Lokalbahnen have built a new hall for the trains of the Badner Bahn. Since last summer, the hall has been in trial operation, and now regular full operation has begun.

    Caritas Vienna: More Aid Services Than Ever Before in Winter 2025

    7.04.2025 Despite an overall mild winter, Caritas of the Archdiocese of Vienna recorded a consistently high demand for support services as part of their winter emergency aid.

    Sausages, Election, Doesn't Matter: Vienna Sausage Stands Become Polling Stations

    7.04.2025 On the occasion of the Vienna Election 2025, the 11th "Pass Egal Wahl" will also take place. A coalition of Viennese sausage stands has decided to set a sign for participation, democracy, exchange, and solidarity with a campaign and to support the election initiative by SOS Mitmensch.

    Burgenland: Long Wait Times at Border Due to Controls Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease

    7.04.2025 On Monday, there were traffic jams and long waiting times at the Burgenland border due to border controls because of foot-and-mouth disease. However, there were still no positive test results.

    Vienna Austria "not yet a championship team"

    7.04.2025 The home game against WAC brought no goals for Wiener Austria, the end of the winning streak, and the loss of the top spot in the standings. However, the coach and players can live well with the goalless draw in the second game of the championship group, just four days after being eliminated in the cup semi-final against Hartberg.

    Austrian Armed Forces End Operation Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Slovakia

    7.04.2025 The disaster relief unit AFDRU of the Federal Army ends its mission against foot-and-mouth disease in Slovakia.

    Vienna Election 2025: Mood Test for Three-Party Coalition

    7.04.2025 The Vienna election on April 27 serves as the first mood test for the new three-party coalition.

    NEOS, ÖVP and Greens Compete for Vice Mayor's Seat in Vienna Election

    7.04.2025 It is almost certain that the SPÖ will maintain the first place with a significant lead in the Vienna election in the federal capital dominated by the Reds, and Michael Ludwig will remain mayor. According to experts, the three-way battle for the position of junior partner in the city government is more exciting.

    Commemoration of Israeli Hostages at Rally at Vienna's Judenplatz

    6.04.2025 On Sunday, a rally took place at Judenplatz in Vienna to commemorate 59 Israeli hostages who are still in the captivity of Hamas.

    Austria Wien and WAC separate goalless after a match with few chances

    6.04.2025 After a 0:0 draw between Austria and WAC, the Viennese and Sturm Graz are now tied at the top of the football Bundesliga table.

    Government Plans Reform of Energy Subsidies

    6.04.2025 By summer, the government aims to make its climate and energy subsidies more efficient. A realignment is announced following a major evaluation. The Greens warn of a "clear-cutting," while the FPÖ sees failure.

    90 Years Old and Dementia: Lawyer Wants to Get Josef F. Out of Prison

    6.04.2025 The incest-convicted Josef F. is suffering from advancing dementia, according to his lawyer Astrid Wagner. She is calling for the 90-year-old to be transferred to a specialized facility and is announcing an application for this.

    Family Reunification Stopped: More Than 3,600 Syrians on the Waiting List

    6.04.2025 The family reunification for people who fled from Syria to Austria has almost come to a standstill.

    Civil Patrol Pulled Two Speeders Off the Road in Lower Austria

    6.04.2025 A Lower Austrian unmarked police car pulled over two speeders within an hour on Saturday.

    "One Year Stop": Karner Remains Firm on Family Reunification

    7.04.2025 Interior Minister Gerhard Karner defended the halt of family reunification in the ORF "Press Hour" on Sunday. There has already been an overload of the education system in Austria, and he points to a massive increase in youth crime.

    ÖVP wants to end 25 years of "left-left" politics in Vienna election

    6.04.2025 ÖVP top candidate Karl Mahrer demands more "political balance" in Vienna. With criticism of the integration and education policies of the past decades, he aims to win votes and ensure that after the Vienna election, there is no way around the ÖVP.

    Vienna Election 2025: ÖVP Top Candidate Karl Mahrer in Profile

    6.04.2025 Karl Mahrer will run as the top candidate for the ÖVP in the Vienna election 2025. He aims to win voters over primarily on the issue of security and hopes for a role in government.

    Epidemic is at our doorstep - but so far all tests are negative

    6.04.2025 By Sunday noon, no case of foot-and-mouth disease had yet emerged in Austria. The border controls and measures to combat the disease were being accepted with understanding by the traffic participants.

    "World Record Achieved": 2,025 Couples Danced the Waltz at the Vienna Marathon

    6.04.2025 The 42nd Vienna City Marathon has set a new world record in waltzing.

    Minibus Overturned in Accident in Burgenland: Seven People Injured

    6.04.2025 Seven people were injured on Sunday morning in an accident involving a minibus on the Burgenland Expressway (S31) between the Mattersburg junction and Wulkaprodersdorf.

    Winner of the Vienna Marathon 2025 is Haftamu Abadi

    7.04.2025 The 42nd Vienna City Marathon on Sunday brought a surprise winner over the classic distance of 42.195 km with Haftamu Adabi.

    With This Action, Lieferando Wants to Attract Couriers

    6.04.2025 Lieferando wants to attract independent contractors with financial incentives starting mid-April. The union warns of the risks of "bogus self-employment".

    Viennese Hip-Hop Duo EsRAP Awarded "Willi Resetarits Prize"

    6.04.2025 On Saturday, the "Willi Resetarits Prize" was awarded for the second time during the Refugee Ball at the Vienna City Hall. The award, endowed with 10,000 euros, went to the Vienna hip-hop duo EsRAP, consisting of siblings Esra and Enes Özmen.