Also Common Buzzard Illegally Killed: High Wildlife Crime in Northern Burgenland
25.03.2025 In the district of Neusiedl am See, a common buzzard was illegally shot. This was confirmed by investigations from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, after the leg of a common buzzard was found during a preventive search operation at the beginning of March. Bullet fragments were discovered in the bird of prey's leg. The operation was conducted jointly by the Federal Criminal Police Office, the State Police Directorate, and the State Criminal Police Office Burgenland, as well as WWF and BirdLife Austria.
Large-Scale Operation Following Threat of Attack on ORF Center in Vienna
25.03.2025 Regarding the ORF center at Vienna's Küniglberg, a bomb threat occurred on Tuesday.
Large Operation Due to Barn Fire in Carinthia
25.03.2025 In Carinthia, a major deployment of fire brigades occurred on Monday due to a barn fire.
Senior Found Dead in Stream in St. Pölten District
25.03.2025 In the district of St. Pölten, an 85-year-old man was found in a stream.Large-Scale Operation Following Threat of Attack on ORF Center in Vienna
25.03.2025 Regarding the ORF center at Vienna's Küniglberg, a bomb threat occurred on Tuesday.
65-Year-Old Dead After Fall with Scooter in Styria
25.03.2025 After an accident with a scooter in Styria, a woman from Burgenland has now died in the hospital.
Nighttime Earthquake in the District of Wiener Neustadt
25.03.2025 The district of Wiener Neustadt experienced a nighttime earthquake on Tuesday. The magnitude was 2.2.
Four Schools in Burgenland Will Not Open on Tuesday
25.03.2025 In Neusiedl am See, Burgenland, the HAK/HAS, Pannoneum, the Gymnasium, and the Sports Middle School will remain closed on Tuesday, reports the Burgenländische Volkszeitung (BVZ) online.
Weakening "Carefree Packages" and High Costs: Glasses and Mobile Phone Insurance in the AK Check
25.03.2025 The latest check by the Chamber of Labor (AK) reveals significant weaknesses in mobile phone and glasses insurance. Despite grand advertising promises, a closer look reveals numerous coverage gaps, deductibles, and exclusions. Consumers are often led to believe they have more security than is actually provided.Vienna's Bike Revolution: 24 Kilometers of New Bike Paths Lead "Out of the Asphalt"
25.03.2025 Vienna plans to construct 24 kilometers of new cycling infrastructure by 2025 as part of the major cycling path initiative, which includes projects like the Climate Highway in Floridsdorf and connections to the Gänsehäufel outdoor pool.
Farewell to Paperwork: These Supermarkets Plan an App for Deposit Returns
24.03.2025 The new deposit system in Austria shows positive results in supermarkets, but at the same time leads to an increase in paper receipt issuance. Companies like Spar and Lidl are already working on digital solutions to reduce paper consumption.
Flashmob for Israeli Hostages Took Place at Vienna's Stephansplatz
24.03.2025 The Vienna Stephansplatz became the site of a flash mob for the Israeli hostages on Monday.
Construction Worker Dead After Accident in Vienna-Liesing
24.03.2025 In Karl-Krestan-Gasse in Vienna-Liesing, a construction worker was killed in an accident on Monday.
Austrian State Protection Uncovers Russian Disinformation Campaign
24.03.2025 In the course of espionage allegations against a Bulgarian citizen, investigators from the Directorate of State Protection and Intelligence Service (DSN) have uncovered "a comprehensive Russian disinformation campaign in Austria."
Details on Russian Espionage in Austria Revealed
24.03.2025 Details about Russian intelligence activities in Austria have come to light through a British court case, particularly regarding the surveillance of investigative journalist Christo Grozev on behalf of ex-banker Jan Marsalek.
"Hooks at Every Corner": Criticism of Juvenile Detention
24.03.2025 Criticism regarding juvenile detention has come from the Ombudsman.
No way dead pants: Special Exhibition at the Vienna World Museum
24.03.2025 "Who wears the pants?" This is the question posed by the new exhibition at the Weltmuseum, which will be on display from Tuesday until March 26, 2026. Designed as a journey through 3,000 years of trouser history, the first special exhibition under the direction of Claudia Banz impressively demonstrates how great history and great stories can be told through an everyday object.
Austrian State Protection Uncovers Russian Disinformation Campaign
24.03.2025 In the course of espionage allegations against a Bulgarian citizen, investigators from the Directorate of State Protection and Intelligence Service (DSN) have uncovered "a comprehensive Russian disinformation campaign in Austria."
Woman Wanted to Get a Cheaper Vignette - Now 48,000 Euros Are Gone
24.03.2025 A 48-year-old woman became a victim of internet fraud when she revealed her TAN while purchasing a supposedly cheap highway vignette. Subsequently, 48,000 euros disappeared from her account.
"Hooks at Every Corner": Criticism of Juvenile Detention
24.03.2025 Criticism regarding juvenile detention has come from the Ombudsman.
Farewell to Paperwork: These Supermarkets Plan an App for Deposit Returns
24.03.2025 The new deposit system in Austria shows positive results in supermarkets, but at the same time leads to an increase in paper receipt issuance. Companies like Spar and Lidl are already working on digital solutions to reduce paper consumption.
Event Agency Acts Slips into Bankruptcy
24.03.2025 A bankruptcy proceeding for the event agency Acts by Hannes Jagerhofer was opened on Monday at the Klagenfurt Regional Court.
NÖ: Health Pact Includes Hospital Merger
24.03.2025 A health pact will change the hospital structure in Lower Austria. The Weinviertel South-West Regional Hospital is set to consolidate the facilities in Hollabrunn, Korneuburg, and Stockerau (Korneuburg district), with several hospitals becoming clinics with special functions.
"Hooks at Every Corner": Criticism of Juvenile Detention
24.03.2025 Criticism regarding juvenile detention has come from the Ombudsman.
Plans for Climate-Resilient Outer MaHü: Second Section to Get Wide Bike Path and 45 New Trees
24.03.2025 The construction work on the Outer Mariahilfer Straße is progressing. On Monday, Vienna's City Planning Councillor Ulli Sima, together with district chairmen Dietmar Baurecht and Haroun Moalla, presented the further redesign plans.
Hate Crime in Salzburg: Police in Action, Similar Incidents Already Two Years Ago
24.03.2025 Of the cases of hate crime ("Hate Crime") that became known last Friday in Graz, there were four police operation locations in Salzburg. This was reported by the online portal "Salzburg24" on Monday. The LGBQTI advocacy group HOSI also speaks of similar cases in Salzburg two years ago, which were not reported to the police.
NÖ: Health Pact Includes Hospital Merger
24.03.2025 A health pact will change the hospital structure in Lower Austria. The Weinviertel South-West Regional Hospital is set to consolidate the facilities in Hollabrunn, Korneuburg, and Stockerau (Korneuburg district), with several hospitals becoming clinics with special functions.
"Frog in the Water Droplet" Shows Biodiversity in Local Waters
24.03.2025 The citizen science project "Frog in the Water Drop" by the University of Innsbruck has detected 18 out of 21 native amphibian species in over 1,000 water samples. Some bodies of water were able to impress with up to 8 species.
Plans for Climate-Resilient Outer MaHü: Second Section to Get Wide Bike Path and 45 New Trees
24.03.2025 From 2026: Outer MaHü to Become a Climate-Friendly Promenade Through Redesign
NÖ: Health Pact Includes Hospital Merger
24.03.2025 A health pact will change the hospital structure in Lower Austria. The Weinviertel South-West Regional Hospital is set to consolidate the facilities in Hollabrunn, Korneuburg, and Stockerau (Korneuburg district), with several hospitals becoming clinics with special functions.
"Wiener StadtGartl": Rental Gardens in Floridsdorf and Donaustadt Now Available
24.03.2025 The pilot project "Wiener StadtGartl" offers residents the opportunity to rent their own garden plots. On two selected areas in the 21st and 22nd districts, Viennese can now create and enjoy their own green oasis.
Hate Crime in Salzburg: Police in Action, Similar Incidents Already Two Years Ago
24.03.2025 Of the cases of hate crime ("Hate Crime") that became known last Friday in Graz, there were four police operation locations in Salzburg. This was reported by the online portal "Salzburg24" on Monday. The LGBQTI advocacy group HOSI also speaks of similar cases in Salzburg two years ago, which were not reported to the police.
Court Rejects ORF Application in Grosz Case: Compensation Confirmed
24.03.2025 The ORF has suffered a defeat in a legal dispute with the former presidential candidate Gerald Grosz.
OGH Ruling on BAWAG Loan Processing Fees
24.03.2025 The Supreme Court has ruled that the processing fees of 1.5 percent charged by BAWAG on consumer loans are inadmissible. The Consumer Protection Association demands the refund of the fees, while the Austrian Economic Chamber has a different perspective. BAWAG is still examining the specific implications of the ruling.
"Nazi Ball" instead of Academics Ball: Jewish University Students Reported for Incitement
24.03.2025 The state protection is investigating the Jewish Austrian University Students (JöH) on suspicion of incitement in the run-up to the Vienna Academic Ball, after a "Countdown to the Nazi Ball" was projected onto the Outer Castle Gate. The JöH sharply criticize the investigations and suspect political influence.
Two Months Conditional for Speeder After Accident in Salzburg
24.03.2025 After a traffic accident in Salzburg, a teenager received a two-month suspended sentence on Monday. The verdict is not legally binding.
OGH Deliberates on Verdicts Against Grasser & Co. in Buwog Case
24.03.2025 The Supreme Court is handling the complaints and appeals of former Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser and six other defendants in the Buwog case today, Monday, in a non-public session.
13-Year-Olds Cruised with Car Through Vienna - Stopped at Währinger Gürtel
24.03.2025 Two 13-year-olds were caught on Sunday afternoon joyriding with a stolen car on the Vienna Beltway.
Teenager in Vienna Sentenced After Sex with 13-Year-Old
24.03.2025 In Vienna, at the beginning of the week, a teenager was sentenced to 15 months of suspended imprisonment for serious sexual abuse of minors, sexual abuse of minors, as well as coercion and possession of a pictorial representation of sexual abuse.
Teen Gang Smashed Car Windows with Emergency Hammer in Vienna-Meidling
24.03.2025 In Vienna-Meidling, three teenagers were apprehended by the police early Sunday morning after they smashed the windows of eight cars with an emergency hammer.
128 km/h in the Local Area: Vienna Speed Offender Faces Consequences
24.03.2025 A driver sped down Donaustadtstraße at 128 km/h on Sunday - the speed limit was 50 km/h. According to the police, he faces license revocation and a possible confiscation of the vehicle.
Hotel Beds in Vienna Are Soaring
24.03.2025 In Vienna, the number of available hotel beds has increased significantly. In February, the total was close to the 80,000 mark.
Burglary in Vienna-Döbling: Duo Caught Red-Handed in Garage
24.03.2025 In Vienna-Döbling, the police provisionally arrested a 39-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man on Sunday morning. The two were caught in the act of breaking into a garage.
Doubts About Police Work After Pilnacek's Death: Ombudswoman Schwetz Intervenes
24.03.2025 Ombudswoman Elisabeth Schwetz initiates an investigation into police work in the case of the deceased Christian Pilnacek. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner must address questions regarding operational and investigative practices within six weeks.
Duo on the Run After Knife Attack in Vienna-Favoriten
24.03.2025 On Sunday evening, a bloody knife attack occurred during a brawl in Vienna-Favoriten.
Man Stabbed at Vienna U6 Station Neue Donau
24.03.2025 During a prearranged meeting following a dispute on social media, a man was injured with a knife on Sunday near the U6 station Neue Donau. The police are searching for the perpetrator.
Manhunt After Robbery at Volkertmarkt in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
27.03.2025 After a robbery at Volkertmarkt in Vienna-Leopoldstadt in January, the Vienna police are searching for one of the suspects.
Hospital Doctors Sound the Alarm: Working Conditions Continue to Deteriorate
24.03.2025 According to an IMAS survey commissioned by the Medical Association, 60 percent of hospital doctors complain about increasing stress. The Medical Association is calling for political measures to provide relief.
ATV investigates "The Business with Love" after sexism allegations
24.03.2025 ATV takes action following accusations of sexism and reviews the reality TV format "The Business with Love" after sharp criticism from media representatives and political actors regarding the portrayal and trivialization of misogyny.
Austrian State Protection Uncovers Russian Disinformation Campaign
24.03.2025 In the course of espionage allegations against a Bulgarian citizen, investigators from the Directorate of State Protection and Intelligence Service (DSN) have uncovered "a comprehensive Russian disinformation campaign in Austria."
2,500 Euro ÖGK Refund: Warning of Brazen Scam
24.03.2025 Currently, the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) is warning about fraudulent emails that promise high monthly refunds. The fake messages are part of a larger phishing campaign that also affects other Austrian authorities.
Vienna ÖVP Hopes for Government Participation After Vienna Election
24.03.2025
The Vienna ÖVP aims to be part of the government in Vienna after the election on April 27, as a "balance of political" forces is necessary, as highlighted on Monday.
Summit of Municipalities on Municipal Finances in Burgenland
24.03.2025 On Tuesday, the financial situation of the municipalities will be the focus of the "Municipal Summit," to which the Governor of Burgenland, Hans Peter Doskozil (SPÖ), has invited. The offer to integrate the Burgenland Waste Association into the state holding remains in place.
Meinl-Reisinger Launches Austria's Bid for a Seat on the UN Security Council
24.03.2025 On Monday, Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS) will launch Austria's campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
Sped at 212 km/h on the A2: Police Stop Speeder Near Baden
25.03.2025
A 35-year-old Viennese man sped over 80 km/h too fast late Saturday evening on the Südautobahn (A2) near Baden. The highway police were able to stop the man, his driver's license was revoked, and the vehicle was temporarily confiscated.
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Lotto Sixfold Jackpot: 8.3 Million Euros in the Pot
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24.03.2025
Next Wednesday, the lottery draw will feature a sixfold jackpot. There is a jackpot waiting in the Joker.
More FPÖ Competition in SPÖ Strongholds in Vienna Election
24.03.2025 Vienna is expected to continue being dominated by the SPÖ, although it anticipates stronger competition from the FPÖ in its strongholds.