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  • Flood of Speeding Violations on A4

    20.10.2025 46 speed violations in less than three hours: There was a lot going on Sunday on the Eastern Motorway (A4).

    EVN: Good News for Payment Problems in Winter

    20.10.2025 The EVN will also not carry out energy disconnections this winter in case of payment problems. The relevant period is from December 1, 2025, to February 15, 2026, according to AK Lower Austria President and ÖGB NÖ Chairman Markus Wieser on Monday after a discussion with the Lower Austrian energy provider.

    Pepper Spray Attack During Robbery Attempt in Vienna-Ottakring

    20.10.2025 A 23-year-old was attacked with pepper spray by a trio on a park bench early Saturday morning in Vienna-Ottakring. The police later arrested an 18-year-old – he denies the act.

    Traffic Bully Threatened Driver in Vienna-Floridsdorf with Wooden Stake

    20.10.2025 A 37-year-old car driver was arrested on Saturday afternoon on Großbauerstraße in Vienna-Floridsdorf after a road rage incident escalated.

    After Accident in Baden: 78-Year-Old from Vienna Dead

    20.10.2025 After an accident in Baden, a 78-year-old woman from Vienna-Penzing died in the hospital over the weekend.

    Pedestrian Critically Injured in Accident on Vienna Beltway

    20.10.2025 A 39-year-old pedestrian was critically injured in a traffic accident on the Vienna Mariahilfer Gürtel on the night of Sunday.

    Accident with Farm Loader in Mostviertel - 30-Year-Old Dead

    20.10.2025 In Mostviertel, an accident involving a farm loader occurred over the weekend. A 30-year-old lost his life.

    42-Year-Old Dead After Car Accident in Lower Austria

    20.10.2025 Drama in Langenlois: The Lower Austrian community becomes the scene of a car accident over the weekend, a 42-year-old loses his life.

    Caution Mold: What You Can Do as a Tenant in Vienna - and Who Is Liable

    20.10.2025 The first damp spot on the wall, sweating windows, or a musty smell – mold formation in the apartment is not just a cosmetic problem, but can endanger both the building structure and your health. But what can you actively do as a tenant to counteract it? And what do you need to know if the mold is already there? We have a practical guide.

    Casino Security Staff in Vienna-Leopoldstadt Threatened with Murder

    20.10.2025 In Vienna-Leopoldstadt, a 44-year-old reportedly threatened to kill a casino security employee on the night of Sunday, according to the authorities.

    Big Change in Asylum Numbers in Austria

    20.10.2025 Minus 32 percent: The number of asylum applications in Austria has decreased this year. Up to and including September, there were 13,032 applications.

    Shocking Numbers on Harassment in the Workplace

    20.10.2025 A recent study shows: Six out of ten women experience harassment at the workplace. One in three affected individuals names a supervisor as the perpetrator.

    Before the 200th Birthday of Strauss: The Blue Danube Waltz in Profile

    20.10.2025 The birth of the Waltz King Johann Strauss marks its 200th anniversary on October 25th. His Blue Danube Waltz is still not forgotten today.

    Junior Teacher: Teaching Outside Their Subject Area Not Uncommon

    20.10.2025 Teaching outside one's subject area by novice teachers is not uncommon. According to a study, over a third experience this in their first year of employment.

    Experience Vienna's Emergency Services Up Close: The Program at the Safety Festival 2025

    26.10.2025 At the Vienna Security Festival at Rathausplatz, everything revolves around the theme of security once again this year. On October 25th and 26th, visitors to Austria's largest security performance show can expect an informative and exciting program for the whole family.

    Lawyers Sound the Alarm After Threats to Judges

    20.10.2025 After the debate about judicial rulings, leading jurists have now warned of a weakening of the rule of law.

    Fresh Breeze in the Viennese Palais Auersperg

    19.10.2025 The Palais Auersperg in Vienna has gained a new main tenant with entrepreneur Philipp Grünbacher, who will offer not only bespoke corporate and private events but also concerts with musicians from the Vienna Mozart Orchestra in a baroque setting.

    Austrian Film Award on Tour at the Vienna Votiv Cinema

    19.10.2025 On November 6, 2025, four films that have won the Austrian Film Award 2025 will be shown with free admission in all federal states. In Vienna, the event will take place at the Votiv Kino.

    Neumayer and Schwärzler Failed in Qualifying for Erste Bank Open in Vienna

    18.10.2025 Austria will be represented by two players in the main draw of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna. Lukas Neumayer and Joel Schwärzler failed in the qualification on Saturday.

    First Bank Open in Vienna: Niavarani Gifts Rodionov a Duel with de Minaur

    18.10.2025 Jurij Rodionov has to face the Australian Alex de Minaur at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, while Filip Misolic will play against the Argentine Camilo Ugo Carabelli.

    VAR: This is what Stöger, Helm and Co say

    18.10.2025 The games of the football Bundesliga could soon take place without a Video Assistant Referee. "I think no one is keen on it when someone overlooks that the ball is clearly shot into the goal with a hand from a meter away, and it is not penalized because a person in the stadium did not see it," says Rapid coach Peter Stöger.

    Movie-Worthy Car Chase Unfolded in Upper Austria

    18.10.2025 During a chase in Upper Austria, a teenager jumped over a stream with a moped.

    SPÖ Wants Criminal Offense for Rent Usury

    18.10.2025 The SPÖ adopts a resolution at a "thematic council" on Saturday, in which, for example, a new criminal offense for rent usury is demanded.

    Drunk Driver Collided with Stop Sign in Upper Austria

    18.10.2025 In Upper Austria, a drunk driver collided with a stop sign on the night of Saturday.

    Detention after Shooting at Alleged Burglar

    18.10.2025 After the fatal shooting of a suspected burglar by a homeowner in the summer in the city of Salzburg, according to the "Salzburger Nachrichten," the shooter has now been remanded in custody by the regional court on Saturday.

    Teen in Clothes Dryer Caused Fire Department Deployment in Mödling

    18.10.2025 In Mödling, a girl climbed into a clothes dryer on Friday and was unable to get out on her own.

    45-Year-Old Robbed in Vienna-Neubau

    18.10.2025 In the area of Neubaugürtel, a group allegedly asked a 45-year-old for drugs on the night of Friday. When he indicated that he did not have any, the individuals reportedly attacked him with punches and kicks and robbed him of his cap and shoes.

    Police Officers Injured During Arrest in Vienna-Josefstadt

    18.10.2025 During an arrest in Vienna-Josefstadt, three police officers were slightly injured on the night of Saturday.

    Break-ins at Shopping Center in Vienna-Simmering

    18.10.2025 A shopping center in Vienna-Simmering became the scene of burglaries on the night of Friday.

    Knife Attack in Vienna City: 40-Year-Old Injured

    18.10.2025 In Vienna's Rotenturmstraße, youths attacked a group of four people on the night of Saturday.

    Cleaning Staff Found Several Kilos of Cocaine in Vienna-Brigittenau

    18.10.2025 Last Friday will likely remain memorable for a cleaning lady. The woman stumbled upon around nine kilos of cocaine in a holiday apartment in Vienna-Brigittenau.

    Inflation: Kickl for "Austria Basket"

    18.10.2025 FPÖ federal party chairman Herbert Kickl is in favor of an "Austria Basket" for the food trade. Greece serves as a model.

    Kiebitz is the Bird of the Year 2026

    18.10.2025 In the last 25 years, the number of lapwings in Austria has halved. Therefore, BirdLife Austria appoints the characteristic field bird as the Bird of the Year 2026.

    Phone Instead of Coffee: This is How Austria Starts the Day

    18.10.2025 Messenger, emails, and weather apps shape the digital morning ritual of Austrians, as a recent survey shows. Even during the day, the internet remains omnipresent in everyday life.

    Prison Sentence for Aggressive Vienna Dog Owner

    17.10.2025 A 67-year-old pensioner was sentenced to 15 months in prison at the Vienna Regional Court. She had attacked police officers on August 25 who wanted to confiscate her dog. The woman's Samoyed had killed a Pomeranian in a dog zone.

    Green Party Requests Special Session on Lobau Tunnel

    17.10.2025 The Greens are requesting a special session of the National Council due to the planned Lobau tunnel. The session will take place on Wednesday, October 22.

    Josef Grünwidl takes over as Archbishop of Vienna

    17.10.2025 The successor of Cardinal Christoph Schönborn as Archbishop of Vienna is named Josef Grünwidl.

    Youth Could Face Deportation

    17.10.2025 According to reports, the Ministry of the Interior intends to revoke the residence permit of two juvenile repeat offenders and deport them, as reported by the news magazine "profil", which cites sources from investigative circles.

    Hattmannsdorfer: No Basis for Proceedings Against WKÖ Present

    17.10.2025 After the union vida accused the Economic Chamber (WKÖ) of misleading statements in connection with sick leave and demanded a supervisory procedure against them from the Minister of Economy Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, the ÖVP politician stated in a release on Friday that there is no legal basis for this.

    Inflation with Consequences for Collective Bargaining Agreement in Retail

    17.10.2025 Inflation affects the collective agreement double conclusion in trade.

    Pension Fund Pension: Over 150,000 Recipients

    17.10.2025 The number of recipients of a pension fund pension is now over 150,000 people.