ARBÖ Warns: Here Are the Traffic Jam Hotspots on the 2nd Advent Weekend 2025 In and Around Vienna
3.12.2025 On December 6th, due to the second shopping Saturday in Advent 2025, traffic jams are expected on the access and exit routes to the shopping centers and in the surrounding areas towards Vienna, warns the ARBÖ.
Charges Against Vienna Antiquarian for Nazi Re-Engagement
2.12.2025 On December 11, a trial will take place at the Vienna Regional Court, where Rainer Schaden, operator of a university bookstore and, according to his statements, the largest antiquarian bookstore in Vienna, is accused of National Socialist re-engagement. The case concerns books he had offered for sale.
Child Showed Distress Signal: Pre-Trial Detention for Stepfather in Vienna
2.12.2025 In connection with the arrest of an Iraqi man, whose stepdaughter had alerted the Vienna police to the alarm signal for domestic violence on Sunday, the man was remanded in custody. The reasons for detention were risk of flight and risk of committing the offense, according to court spokeswoman Christina Salzborn on Tuesday. The man is accused of having intercepted his wife and the two children, threatened them with a knife in public, and forced them to get into his car.
Prosecutor's Office Vienna Against Vienna Association Due to Hamas Ties
2.12.2025 The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating individuals from the association Dar al Janub on suspicion of membership in a terrorist organization and approval of terrorist acts. The focus is on meetings with Hamas representatives and online posts about the Middle East conflict. According to spokeswoman Judith Ziska, several house searches took place from February to September.
H & B Holding in Lower Austria is bankrupt
2.12.2025 A bankruptcy proceeding was initiated on Monday at the Regional Court of Wiener Neustadt for H & B Holding GmbH, based in Münchendorf, Lower Austria. According to KSV1870 and AKV, the liabilities outside the corporate group amount to approximately 14.2 million euros. Around 70 creditors and three employees are affected by the insolvency, the credit protection associations announced in press releases on Tuesday. An orderly liquidation is planned.
Pre-trial Detention for 56-Year-Old After Killing of Man in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
2.12.2025 After the fatal incident on Saturday evening in an apartment in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, pre-trial detention was ordered on Tuesday for the 56-year-old suspect.
Why Were Palestinian Flags on the Spires of the Vienna Votive Church?
2.12.2025 On the two spires of the Vienna Votive Church, Palestinian flags were seen over the weekend - which caused a stir.
Appeal after Indictment Against "Torture General" in Vienna
2.12.2025 The charges against two former representatives of the Assad regime are not yet final. According to Christina Salzborn, spokesperson for the Vienna Regional Court, an appeal was filed on Monday evening. Now the Vienna Higher Regional Court must decide.
Process After Anti-Semitic Attack at Vienna Central Cemetery Canceled
2.12.2025 At the Vienna Regional Court, a trial for an anti-Semitic arson attack on the Jewish section of the Vienna Central Cemetery was supposed to take place starting December 9. However, the hearing was canceled, as court spokeswoman Christina Salzborn informed the APA.
Energy Costs: FPÖ Criticizes After Stocker Announcement
2.12.2025 Following the relief package announcement by Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker, criticism has arisen from the FPÖ.
Nikolo, Krampus & Perchtenläufe 2025 in Vienna: An Overview of the Most Popular Events
2.12.2025 The time has come: It's Nikolo, Krampus, and Perchtenlauf season! Here is an overview of where you can encounter Saint Nicholas in 2025, where he will be accompanied by Krampus, and where eerily beautiful Perchten runs will take place in Vienna this year.
Housing: This is What the "Five-Point Plan" of the Greens Looks Like
2.12.2025
Rent Usury Law, Vacancy Tax, Legally Capped Rents: The Greens have presented a "Five-Point Plan for Affordable Housing."
Violence Protection Summit at the Ministry of the Interior: Austria on a "solid, good foundation"
2.12.2025 On Tuesday, experts gathered for the sixth time to discuss the topic of violence protection at a summit in the Ministry of the Interior.
Criticism of Austria's Approval of Chat Control
2.12.2025 In a statement on Tuesday, the Greens strongly criticized Austria's approval of the so-called chat control at the EU level and accused the government of breaking the law. At the end of November, the EU ambassadors agreed that chat control should not be mandatory, but voluntary. The majority of EU countries, including Austria, agreed to this compromise.
Austrian Municipalities Face Investment Halt
2.12.2025 More than half of Austrian municipalities are financially in deficit. Without financial relief, investments and citizen services would have to be significantly reduced to comply with the Stability Pact. This is the main result of the autumn municipal finance forecast by the KDZ for the Association of Cities.
35-Year-Old Injured with Knife & Threatened to Be Killed in Vienna-Simmering - Man Managed to Escape
2.12.2025 On Monday evening, a dispute occurred in an apartment in Vienna-Simmering between two acquaintances, culminating in a 35-year-old being threatened with death and injured with a kitchen knife while attempting to leave the apartment.
Patrol Car in Vienna Thrown with Glass Bottle
2.12.2025 In Vienna, an incident involving a patrol car of the readiness unit occurred on Monday. The vehicle was hit with a glass bottle on the Friedensbrücke and was damaged as a result.
Manhunt After Robbery of Taxi Driver in Vienna-Favoriten
2.12.2025 On Monday afternoon, a robbery occurred in Vienna-Favoriten involving a taxi driver.
E-Scooter Rider Drove Through Vienna and Hit Objects & Cars with Iron Chain: WEGA Operation
2.12.2025 In the night leading up to Tuesday, numerous vehicles, phone booths, public transport stops, window panes, and front doors were damaged with a metal chain in several districts of Vienna. A WEGA operation was initiated.
After Attack in Front of Disco: Compensation for Former Rapid Vienna Player Burgstaller
2.12.2025 At the Vienna Regional Court for Civil Matters, a lawsuit by former Rapid player Guido Burgstaller against a 24-year-old was heard. On December 14, 2024, this individual punched Burgstaller in the face in front of a disco, leading to a fall. The former Rapid Vienna player suffered a skull fracture. The attacker is now supposed to pay damages.
Man died from possibly set fire in Vienna-Hernals
2.12.2025 A man lost his life in a fire in a multi-family house in Vienna-Hernals on Monday evening. The fire broke out immediately behind the entrance door and may have been deliberately caused. Due to the intense development of flames, alarm level 2 was triggered, with about 60 firefighters in action. An injured man was taken to the hospital. No other residents were found, the professional fire department announced on Tuesday.
Asylum Transit Camp in Africa with Red-White-Red Participation?
2.12.2025 Austria's federal government is apparently considering participating in asylum transit camps in Africa. At least, this is suggested by an internal document reported by the daily newspaper "Der Standard".
Two Arrests After Discovery of Body in Vienna-Donaustadt
2.12.2025 After the discovery of a body last Wednesday in Vienna-Donaustadt, the authorities have reported two arrests.
OECD Forecast: Austria's Economy Recovers Slowly
3.12.2025 The OECD forecasts that the Austrian economy will slightly recover in the next two years. After a GDP growth of 0.3 percent this year, an increase of 0.9 percent is expected for 2026 and 1.2 percent for 2027. These figures are below previous forecasts and also below the international average.
Vienna Awaits with Teddy Bear Hospital
2.12.2025 A teddy bear hospital has opened in the center of Vienna. Visits are possible until Thursday.
Man died in possibly set fire in Vienna-Hernals
2.12.2025 A man lost his life in a fire in a multi-family house in Vienna-Hernals on Monday evening. The fire broke out immediately behind the front door and may have been deliberately caused. Due to the intense development of flames, alarm level 2 was triggered, and about 60 firefighters were deployed. An injured man was taken to the hospital. No other residents were found, the professional fire department announced on Tuesday.
New Gambling Law to Come Without Liberalization
2.12.2025 The draft for the gambling law does not foresee liberalization and aims for stronger player protection, reported the "Kronen Zeitung". Finance Minister Marterbauer plans to maintain the monopoly in online gambling and make it more difficult for unlicensed providers to operate in Austria. The approval of the coalition partners is still pending.
Nutria Caused Fire Brigade Operation in Schwechat
2.12.2025 A beaver rat had a bad start to the new week in Schwechat. The animal wanted to slip through bars - but caused a fire brigade operation.
These Raiffeisenbank Customers Are Now Getting Money Back
2.12.2025 In October, an agreement was reached between VKI and RLB-NÖ-Wien regarding the reimbursement of certain existing commissions. Now, there is also an agreement with the Raiffeisen banks in Burgenland, Tyrol, Styria, Salzburg, and Vorarlberg.
October with a Strong Increase in Gas Consumption
2.12.2025 Gas consumption has increased in this country in October. 6.95 terawatt hours meant an increase of 22.0 percent compared to the same month last year.
Post Started December with a Peak Value
2.12.2025 December started for the Post with a new record in 2025. The approximately 1.6 million packages made last Monday a record day for now.
Man died in possibly set fire in Vienna-Hernals
2.12.2025 A man lost his life in a fire in a multi-family house in Vienna-Hernals on Monday evening. The fire broke out immediately behind the front door and may have been deliberately caused. Due to the intense development of flames, alarm level 2 was triggered, with about 60 firefighters deployed. An injured man was taken to the hospital. No other residents were found, the professional fire department announced on Tuesday.
Austria Faces 4.1 Percent Inflation in November
2.12.2025 Inflation remains higher here than in the Eurozone. In November, prices in this country were on average 4.1 percent higher than those in November 2024, according to Statistics Austria on Tuesday based on preliminary data.
This is the new investigator duo for the Austrian "Tatort"
2.12.2025 The successors of Harald Krassnitzer and Adele Neuhauser for the Austrian "Tatort" have been decided. Miriam Fussenegger and Laurence Rupp will take over - as Charlotte "Charlie" Hahn and Alex Maleky.
Vienna Lets Several Fees Climb Up
2.12.2025 According to the office of the Vienna City Councillor for Finance, several fee increases are on the horizon.
Live Stream: Police Comment After Discovery of Body in Vienna-Donaustadt
2.12.2025 After the discovery of a body last week in Vienna-Donaustadt, the police will speak at a press conference on Tuesday. The media event can be watched live on VIENNA.at from 9 AM.
Accident with Road Roller and Train in Mostviertel
2.12.2025 In Mostviertel, an accident involving a regional train and a road roller occurred on Monday.
How to Heat Properly - Without Letting the Bill Explode?
2.12.2025 The upcoming heating season is putting many households in Austria under financial pressure again, as energy prices remain high. By adopting conscious behavior and implementing a few simple measures, a lot of money can be saved without having to sit in the cold. We have compiled tips for proper heating for you.
Here the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Hernals was sold in 2024
2.12.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in Vienna-Hernals in 2024 is a penthouse apartment on Heuberg in the Dornbach district. It was sold to a private individual for 1.73 million euros.
Study Reveals Gaps in Handling Harassment and Discrimination at Universities
1.12.2025 A new study commissioned by the Ministry of Women and Science reveals significant gaps in dealing with gender-based violence at universities. Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner now wants to implement measures from the National Action Plan.
ESC 2026 in Vienna gets its own ice cream flavor: This is how "Melody" is supposed to taste
1.12.2025 For the 70th Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, a special ice cream flavor will be created. The specialty called "Melody" is intended to combine European flavors and will be determined in January at an international competition in Italy.
Viennese MQ-Enzis are two-colored for the first time in 2026
1.12.2025 For the 25th anniversary of the MuseumsQuartier, the iconic seating furniture in the main courtyard will light up in two colors for the first time in 2026: The majority of votes in the public choice went to "punch cake pink" and "soda lemon yellow".
Ministry Denies: Vaccines for Free Vaccinations Sufficiently Available
1.12.2025 The Ministry of Health dismissed allegations on Monday that too few vaccines against shingles, pneumococci, or flu had been ordered.
Conditional Sentence for 18-Year-Old Drunk Driver After Serious Accident in Vienna
1.12.2025 An 18-year-old was sentenced at the Vienna Regional Court after a serious traffic accident. On March 2, 2025, he was driving under the influence of alcohol in a Mercedes E 240 and collided with a BMW while changing lanes before crashing into a parked bus.
Police to Refocus Cybercrime Investigations
1.12.2025 Austria's cybercrime investigators are reaching their limits in the face of increasing data volumes. In the future, they want to focus on promising cases – Artificial Intelligence also plays an increasing role, both as a risk and as a tool.
Start for Installation of Europe's Largest Rainwater Pump on Vienna's Danube Island
1.12.2025 On Monday, the installation of the largest rainwater pump in Europe will begin at the pumping station on Vienna's Danube Island.
Land consumption is reportedly no longer increasing as much
1.12.2025 The daily land consumption in Austria has decreased in the last three years, stated Agriculture Minister Norbert Totschnig. From 2023 to 2025, an average of 6.5 hectares per day was used, compared to 10.9 hectares between 2019 and 2022. Settlement and traffic areas are mainly affected.
Graz Influencer Killed: Cause of Death and Motive Still Unclear
1.12.2025 Two days after the discovery of the body of the missing Graz influencer in Slovenia, the investigations by Styrian criminalists are now focusing on the background and detailed investigations.
Police Operation Due to Dispute in Vienna-Donaustadt
1.12.2025 A resident alerted the police emergency number on Monday night because a violent argument between a couple was said to have taken place in a neighboring apartment in Vienna-Donaustadt.
Drama at Vienna Parking Garage: Girl Shows SOS Hand Signal, Mother and Children Rescued
1.12.2025 A traffic accident at a Vienna parking garage prevented a possible kidnapping case: A 39-year-old man forced a mother and her two children to get into a car with a knife. He was arrested.