New Deposit System Has Been Very Well Received So Far
2.04.2025 The transition to the new deposit system for single-use plastic bottles and aluminum cans in Austria has been successful so far. In just 13 weeks, 26 million deposit containers have already been returned.
Expensive Energy: Households Pay Again
2.04.2025 In February, household energy costs rose again, with electricity prices remaining high. However, individual energy sources like gas and wood became cheaper.
Viennese Principal Raises Alarm: Horrendous German Deficiencies Among Majority of Elementary Students
2.04.2025 Vienna faces alarming challenges in the education sector: A current discussion about the language skills of elementary school children shows worrying numbers and calls for urgent measures.
Why the Ballot Looks Different Depending on the District in the Vienna Election 2025
2.04.2025 The ballots for the Vienna election at the end of April are already being printed. Which parties can be found on them varies depending on the electoral district, as not all political lists will be represented in every district.
Hollywood Star Val Kilmer is Dead
2.04.2025 Hollywood star Val Kilmer is dead. The US actor, known from films like "Top Gun," "Heat," and "Batman Forever," died at the age of 65 from complications of pneumonia.
76-Year-Old Woman in Lower Austria Hit and Killed by Truck
2.04.2025 In Herzogenburg, a pedestrian was hit and killed by a truck on Tuesday afternoon.
Streaming Platform LaCinetek Launches Subscription Model
2.04.2025 As of April 10, the streaming platform LaCinetek, founded in France, expands its offering and for the first time offers an option for cinephiles to subscribe.
Accident at Railway Crossing in District of Wr. Neustadt Results in Serious Injury
2.04.2025 A traffic accident at a railway crossing in Bad Fischau-Brunn (Wiener Neustadt district) resulted in a serious injury on Tuesday afternoon.
Vienna Mafia Trial: Acquittal of Involvement in Attempted Murder
1.04.2025 A 29-year-old suspected mafioso, who is said to belong to the Serbian-Montenegrin Škaljari clan, was acquitted on Monday evening at the Vienna Regional Court of the charge of involvement in attempted murder.
Medical Emergency Caused Serious Accident in Vienna-Donaustadt
2.04.2025 In the early afternoon, there was an accident in Vienna's Donaustadt near the Donauzentrum.
Viennese Pharmacies Increasingly Targeted by Teenage Burglars
1.04.2025 A children's and youth gang in Vienna has committed over 1,000 crimes, mainly burglaries. Recently, they have been focusing on pharmacies. Since March 16, 21 burglaries have been reported in the districts of Meidling, Hietzing, Ottakring, and Liesing.Another Volcanic Eruption Near Fishing Village Grindavik in Iceland
1.04.2025 Natural event in the North Atlantic: In Iceland, glowing red lava is once again emerging from the ground. The long-anticipated eruption of the volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula, southwest of the capital Reykjavik, began according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office in the morning directly north of the fishing village of Grindavik.
Break-ins at Municipal Offices in the District of Mattersburg
1.04.2025 During the night leading up to Tuesday, burglars attempted to break into three municipal offices in the Mattersburg district.
"Graceful and Gluttonous": Schönbrunn's New Tigress Sungari in Portrait
1.04.2025 For more than six weeks, Vienna has been the home of the Siberian tigress Sungari. VIENNA.at visited Schönbrunn Zoo.
Truck Runs Over 73-Year-Old on Pedestrian Crossing in Vienna-Brigittenau: Dead
1.04.2025 A serious traffic accident claimed a fatality on Tuesday morning in Vienna-Brigittenau: A 73-year-old pedestrian was hit by a truck.
Months-Long Car Arson Series Stopped: Vienna Police Catch Arsonist
1.04.2025 Since the end of January, an arsonist has kept the residents of Vienna-Donaustadt on edge, with several cars set on fire. In the early hours of Monday, handcuffs clicked for a 34-year-old as he set another car ablaze.
Feathered Reinforcement: "Tweety" Visited Postal Workers in Vienna-Favoriten
1.04.2025 An unusual visitor recently brought cheerful variety to the delivery base 1100 of the Post in Sonnleithnergasse in Vienna: A canary unexpectedly flew into the building and seemed to feel right at home there.
70-Year-Old Killed in Vienna: Accused Will Not Go to Court
1.04.2025 The 27-year-old who stabbed a 70-year-old man to death in his apartment in downtown Vienna last fall will not have to stand trial for murder.
NEOS want to defend their seat on the government bench in the Vienna election 2025
1.04.2025 The NEOS aim to defend their role in the government in the Vienna election 2025, after having entered the town hall in previous elections and successfully displacing the Greens as a coalition partner of the SPÖ. Whether this will succeed with the new top candidate Selma Arapović remains exciting.
Cybersecurity: Security Cooperation between the Ministry of the Interior and the Association of Municipalities
1.04.2025 On Tuesday, Interior Minister Karner and Municipal Association President Pressl signed a security cooperation agreement on the topic of cybersecurity in Pressbaum in the St. Pölten district.Attacks at Public Transport Stations: Brutal Man Strangled Child and Hit Women in the Face
1.04.2025 Without any apparent reason, a 36-year-old known to the authorities allegedly attacked several people with punches in Vienna-Leopoldstadt on Monday.
FPÖ Rants Against "Salary Empire" in ORF
1.04.2025 The publication of the current transparency report by ORF is causing political debates. Particularly, the FPÖ is using the report for a sharp attack against the public broadcaster.
Is Austria Facing an Egg Crisis Due to Bird Flu?
1.04.2025 In the period before Easter, the supply of eggs in stores might be slightly lower. However, there is no talk of a shortage like the one recently experienced in the USA, explained the Vice President of the Upper Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, Rosemarie Ferstl, on Tuesday.
Higher Retirement Age for Women: These Are the Consequences for the Labor Market
1.04.2025 The gradual increase in the statutory retirement age for women since 2024 is already having measurable effects on the Austrian labor market.
Deliverando Couriers Protest in Vienna Against Wave of Layoffs
1.04.2025 On Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 PM, Lieferando couriers in Vienna are protesting against the termination of all employees by the end of June and their conversion to freelance contracts. The fleet recently comprised about 850 drivers. The demonstration is organized by the union vida and the "Riders Collective".
Unemployment Increased: 397,000 People Without a Job in March
1.04.2025 The ongoing economic downturn continues to negatively impact the job market. Trade and industry are particularly affected. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the construction sector.
Unemployment Increased: 397,000 People Without Jobs in March
1.04.2025 The ongoing economic downturn continues to negatively impact the job market. Trade and industry are particularly affected. However, there is a glimmer of hope in the construction sector.
Increased Court Fees Face Sharp Criticism from Lawyers
1.04.2025 As of April 1, 2025, an increase in court fees has come into effect. The legal profession responds with sharp criticism.
ÖFB Captain Alaba Counters Criticism of Coach Rangnick
1.04.2025 After the recent criticism from ÖFB President Bartosch and Vice President Gartner towards ÖFB team coach Rangnick, David Alaba has taken a stand and clearly sided with Ralf Rangnick.
Kickl Will Remain FPÖ Leader: Re-election Date on June 14
1.04.2025 On June 14, Herbert Kickl will stand for re-election as party leader at a party conference in Kitzbühel. This was decided by the federal executive board of the Freedom Party on Monday evening, according to a press release.
Man Stumbled Blood-Soaked into Vienna Police Station: Life-Threatening Condition
1.04.2025 A 26-year-old man was critically injured with cuts to the head and neck in Vienna-Ottakring on the night of Tuesday.
Top Job for Former Chancellor Nehammer
1.04.2025 Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer proposes former ÖVP Chancellor Karl Nehammer for a director position at the European Investment Bank.
Governor Haslauer Sees All Federal States Challenged with Budget
1.04.2025 Salzburg's Governor Haslauer (ÖVP) calls for a comprehensive package of measures for budget consolidation. He emphasizes that all federal states should re-examine their budgets. He considers a federalism reform and regular reports from the states on budget development to be possible.
Children Collect Millions: Record in This Year's Star Singing Campaign
1.04.2025 The traditional Star Singers campaign of the Catholic Youth Group achieved a historic fundraising result at the turn of the year 2024/25.
Construction Cartel Case Expands: More Companies Under Scrutiny
1.04.2025 The Federal Competition Authority (BWB) has once again requested fines in connection with the long-standing construction cartel proceedings.
Man Stumbled Blood-Soaked into Vienna Police Station: Life-Threatening Condition
1.04.2025 A 26-year-old man was critically injured with cuts to the head and neck in Vienna-Ottakring on the night of Tuesday.
Attacks at Public Transport Stations: Brutal Man Strangled Child and Hit Women in the Face
1.04.2025 Without any apparent reason, a 36-year-old known to the authorities allegedly attacked several people with punches in Vienna-Leopoldstadt on Monday.
Months-Long Car Arson Series Stopped: Vienna Police Catch Arsonist
1.04.2025 Since the end of January, an arsonist has kept the residents of Vienna-Donaustadt on edge, with several cars set on fire. In the early hours of Monday, a 34-year-old was handcuffed after he set another car ablaze.
Location via Bluetooth: Woman Tracks Down Thieves in Vienna-Favoriten
1.04.2025 On Monday afternoon, two men were arrested in Vienna-Favoriten on suspicion of having committed a car break-in and stealing a backpack.
Car Driver Shot Biker: Accident in Vienna-Rudolfsheim Ended Fatally
1.04.2025 On Monday evening, a tragic traffic accident occurred in Vienna-Rudolfsheim, where a 17-year-old car driver hit a motorcyclist, who subsequently died in the hospital.
Unemployment Increased: 397,000 People Without a Job in March
1.04.2025 The ongoing economic downturn continues to negatively impact the job market. Trade and industry are particularly affected.
The Route of the Vienna Marathon 2025 at a Glance
6.04.2025 On Sunday, April 6, the Vienna City Marathon 2025 will take place in Vienna. Here you can find all the details about the course of the Vienna Marathon, the Half Marathon, and the Relay Marathon.
The Route of the Vienna Marathon 2025 at a Glance
1.04.2025 On Sunday, April 6, the Vienna City Marathon 2025 will take place in Vienna. Here you can find all the details about the course of the Vienna Marathon, the Half Marathon, and the Relay Marathon.
Minibus Crashes into Truck: Four Dead in Accident on the A2
1.04.2025 On Tuesday morning, there was a serious accident on the A2 in Lower Austria between a minibus and a truck, in which four people died.
Less School Bureaucracy: Ministry Wants to Drastically Reduce Instructions
1.04.2025 Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr has announced a comprehensive debureaucratization in the school sector, with 80 percent of ministerial directives to be eliminated by the next school year.
2.9 Percent Inflation in March: What Continues to Drive Prices
1.04.2025 Inflation in Austria rose by 2.9 percent in March compared to the previous year, mainly driven by higher prices for services, food, tobacco, and alcohol.
Elektropop band Kraftwerk goes back on tour and will also stop in Austria
1.04.2025 The electropop band Kraftwerk announces their first major Europe and Germany tour in years - with a performance at the Great Festival Hall in Salzburg.
Police Face Further Cuts
1.04.2025 Internal police documents suggest further cuts, this time affecting the climate ticket and recruitment bonuses. The Ministry of the Interior denies this, but unions are raising the alarm.Minibus crashes into truck: Four dead in accident on the A2
1.04.2025 On Tuesday morning, there was a serious accident on the A2 in Lower Austria between a minibus and a truck, in which four people died.
New Scam Calls: Fraudsters Now Pose as Hospital Staff
1.04.2025 The police are currently warning once again about fraudulent calls, this time involving fake hospital staff or doctors.
Smoking, Betting, and E-Cars Significantly More Expensive from Today
1.04.2025 With the recent government austerity measures, court fees as well as taxes on tobacco products and betting are increasing from today. Additionally, the tax exemption for electric cars and photovoltaic systems is no longer applicable.
Difficult Rescue of Fallen Climber Took Eleven Hours
1.04.2025 The Alpine Rescue of Trentino successfully completed the evacuation of two Carinthian climbers on Monte Brento in the Trentino Sarca Valley near the city of Arco on Monday after an eleven-hour operation.
Vienna City Marathon outdoes itself in 2025
1.04.2025 Never before have there been so many registrations for the Vienna Marathon as this year.