Church Day at the Sisi Chapel Am Himmel with Cathedral Priest Toni Faber & Suckling Pig Feast
27.08.2025 On Sunday, August 31, the traditional church festival will take place at the Sisi Chapel Am Himmel.
Engaged! Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Want to Get Married
26.08.2025 Pop superstar Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce have gotten engaged. The two made the announcement official with an Instagram post.
Track Work Ends Fatally: Young Austrian Dies in Bavaria
26.08.2025 A 21-year-old railway worker from Austria was hit and fatally injured by a train on Tuesday during maintenance work on the Munich-Ingolstadt railway line.
Brutal Knife Attack in Vienna Park: Perpetrator on the Run
26.08.2025 On Monday afternoon, a 39-year-old was stabbed and seriously injured by an as yet unknown perpetrator in a Vienna park.
Plans for Attack on Vienna Swift Concert: 16-Year-Old Sentenced in Berlin
26.08.2025 Just over a year after the cancellation of Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna due to fears of a terrorist attack, an ISIS supporter has been sentenced to a suspended sentence of one and a half years in Berlin.
Venus Williams: Emotional Comeback at the US Open
1.09.2025 Venus Williams is back on the big tennis stage at 45 years old. At the US Open, she showed an impressive comeback against Karolina Muchova despite a loss, moving fans and journalists to tears.
Father and Daughter Fell While Climbing on the Bischofsmütze
26.08.2025 A 46-year-old man and his 16-year-old daughter fell during a climbing tour on the Bischofsmütze in the Gosaukamm on Tuesday morning.
Venus Williams: Emotional Comeback at the US Open
26.08.2025 Venus Williams is back on the big tennis stage at 45 years old. At the US Open, she showed an impressive comeback against Karolina Muchova despite a loss, moving fans and journalists to tears.
Mota turned 60 years old: Orangutan female at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn euthanized
26.08.2025 The almost 61-year-old female orangutan at Schönbrunn Zoo had to be euthanized on Tuesday, as the zoo announced on Instagram.
Surprise: Helene Fischer Has Become a Mom Again
26.08.2025 Helene Fischer has become a mother again. In a personal message on Instagram, the 41-year-old musician shared that she has given birth to her second child.
Government Cuts Funding: Where Savings Are Now Being Made
26.08.2025 The federal government plans significant cuts in climate and energy subsidies. This is according to a study commissioned by the Climate Ministry from a Swiss institute.
Special Transport Was Too Heavy, Too Long, and Too Wide
26.08.2025 The Carinthian police stopped an Italian special transport on Monday morning near Arnoldstein, which was not only 50 tons too heavy but also too wide and too long.
Jews and Homosexuals Insulted: FPÖ NÖ Expels Councilor
26.08.2025 A municipal councilor from the Neunkirchen district was expelled from the FPÖ Lower Austria on Tuesday following media reports about his internet postings.
ÖFB Squad for Football World Cup Qualifiers with Wurmbrand and Schöpf
26.08.2025 ÖFB head coach Ralf Rangnick has nominated Nikolaus Wurmbrand and Alessandro Schöpf for the World Cup qualification matches against Cyprus and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Necklaces Snatched: Police Seek More Victims After Robbery Series in Vienna
26.08.2025 After several street robberies in Vienna, the police are investigating a 24-year-old. The man is suspected of having snatched necklaces from several women. Further victims and witnesses are being sought.
Twelve-Year-Old in Intensive Care After E-Scooter Accident in Upper Austria
26.08.2025 In Attnang-Puchheim (Upper Austria), an accident involving an electric scooter occurred on Monday, reported the ORF.
Government Wants to Boost Economy with New Package
26.08.2025 The federal government is preparing an economic stimulus package, which is to be specified during a two-day government retreat at the beginning of September.
Viennese Woman, Whose Dog Bit Another Dog to Death, Tried to Bite Police Officers: Arrest
26.08.2025 Bizarre scene in downtown Vienna: After the dog of a 66-year-old woman allegedly inflicted fatal bite injuries on another dog in a dog zone at Franz-Josefs-Kai and the woman kept it despite an official dog ownership ban, police officers went to the woman's residential address. There, she attempted to bite a police officer.
Vienna Stadthalle Tournament with Alex de Minaur
26.08.2025 On Tuesday, the fourth top-ten player for the Vienna Stadthalle tournament was announced.
Biker Injured in Accident in Vienna-Hietzing
26.08.2025 In Vienna-Hietzing, a motorcyclist and a car collided on Monday afternoon. The biker fell and was slightly injured.
Numerous Fines in Focused Operation by Vienna Police
26.08.2025 Focus action by the Vienna Police Traffic Department on Monday.
German, but Please Made in Austria: Why We Austrians Love Our Standard German
27.08.2025 A currently ongoing study on the attitude towards Austrian Standard German already shows: We Austrians perceive our language as more beautiful, correct, and educated than German Standard German.
This Superstar Performs in Lower Austria on Friday
26.08.2025 The Sunset Sound concert series at Westfield Shopping City Süd will feature the 2014 Song Contest winner on August 29: Conchita Wurst will be performing on the Multiplex Terraces from 7:00 PM.
Fan Page for Moose "Emil" on Facebook
26.08.2025 Moose "Emil", who has been traveling in Lower Austria for about a week, now also has a Facebook fan page.
Waste Management Companies Demand Mandatory Quotas for Recycled Materials
26.08.2025 The Association of Austrian Waste Management Companies (VOEB) demands mandatory quotas for the use of recycled materials and a stronger involvement of the public sector. Products with a high recycled content should be preferred in tenders, said VOEB President Gabriele Jüly on Tuesday. This could increase the demand for secondary raw materials and strengthen the market for recycling products.
Full-Time Work, Financial Equalization, "Reform Partnership": This is What Mattle Says
26.08.2025 Tyrol's state leader Anton Mattle has commented on the part-time work debate - but also on the financial equalization and "reform partnership".
NÖ: Investigations Against Former SPÖ Vice Mayor
26.08.2025 In the district of Melk, an investigation is underway against a now-resigned SPÖ vice mayor.
Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Lower Austria
26.08.2025 On Monday, there was a motorcycle accident with a fatality in the Korneuburg district.
Domestic Trade Records Real Sales Increase
26.08.2025 In the domestic trade sector, a trend reversal has occurred after several years of real decline.
Safety on School Routes: This is What Parents Demand
26.08.2025 Heavy traffic, complex intersections, and the distraction of smartphones can make the journey to school a challenge for children. Parents are therefore demanding more safety on school routes.
Government Publishes List of Subsidies
26.08.2025 The federal government has disclosed the funding for 725 organizations. With this, the federal government answers a collective inquiry from the FPÖ, which stands out mainly due to the selective choice of the organizations selected.
Vienna Stadthalle to Get New Air Conditioning System Before Eurovision Song Contest 2026
26.08.2025 The 70th Eurovision Song Contest next year promises to be cool: The Wiener Stadthalle will receive an air conditioning system in time for the competition. In other areas, preparations are also well underway.
SPÖ Leader Babler Announces Continuation of Rent Price Cap in ORF Summer Talk
26.08.2025 SPÖ leader Andreas Babler assured the continuation of the rent price cap on Monday in the ORF summer talk.
Deep Drilling for Geothermal Project in Vienna-Aspern Completed
26.08.2025 In the geothermal project "deeep," further progress has been made for a deep geothermal plant.Home Ownership Remains Hard to Afford
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After Dispute Over German Courses: Vienna Considers Legal Action
26.08.2025 Vienna's City Councillor for Social Affairs, Peter Hacker (SPÖ), once again criticizes the handling of German courses by the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) and the Ministry of Integration.
Excitement Over Draft for Climate Protection Act
26.08.2025 The Climate Protection Act remains a controversial topic: The "Standard" reported on a draft law by Minister Norbert Totschnig, which contains hardly any concrete guidelines for sectors. The ministry stated that there is not yet a coordinated proposal from the coalition.
Safe and Stylish: Helmets for E-Scooter Riders Tested 2025
25.08.2025 With stylish design and smart features, the latest helmets for e-scooter riders in 2025 offer the perfect mix of safety and comfort – discover our top recommendations!
Next Blow Against ATM Bombers Successful
27.08.2025 On August 19, the police arrested four individuals after an incident in Upper Austria in a renewed crackdown on internationally active gangs of ATM bombers, and eight more suspects were identified.
Manhunt for Fraud by Daughter-Son Trick in Lower Austria
25.08.2025 Unknown perpetrators are suspected of having committed fraud using the so-called daughter-son trick on May 15.
Man Hit Wife in the Face in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
25.08.2025 In Vienna-Leopoldstadt, the weekend ended with a case of domestic violence. A 45-year-old man is said to have repeatedly hit his wife in the face during an argument and threatened to kill her multiple times.
Next Blow Against ATM Bombers Successful
25.08.2025 On August 19, the police arrested four individuals after an incident in Upper Austria in a renewed crackdown on internationally operating gangs of ATM bombers, and eight more suspects were identified.
Father Refused Money - Then Family Dispute in Vienna 22 Completely Escalated
25.08.2025 In Vienna-Donaustadt, a family dispute occurred on Sunday afternoon, during which a 19-year-old threatened and attacked his father and sister. The police were able to arrest the suspect, who was already known to them, on the spot.Next Blow Against ATM Bombers Successful
25.08.2025 On August 19, the police arrested four individuals after an incident in Upper Austria in a renewed crackdown on internationally active gangs of ATM bombers, and eight more suspects were identified.
No Interest in Vienna: Moose Emil Prefers Swimming in the Danube
26.08.2025 Moose "Emil" is apparently still on the move in Lower Austria. He is said to have swum across the Danube and reached the district of Tulln near Klosterneuburg.
Cause of Death of 22-Year-Old at Electric Love Festival Determined
25.08.2025 The cause of death of a 22-year-old visitor to the Electric Love Festival in Salzburg on the evening of July 5 seems to be clarified.
More One- and Two-Year-Old Children in Kindergarten
25.08.2025 The proportion of one- and two-year-old children in childcare facilities increased last year and was 32.6 and 64.7 percent in 2024/25, respectively, which corresponds to an increase of 2.0 and 3.4 percentage points. The total number of kindergarten children also increased.
New Primary School Teacher Training: More First-Year Students
25.08.2025 The countdown for the new primary school teacher training at the PH is on. It starts in a few weeks.
Knife-Wielding Man Wanted to Rob Vienna Wine Bar: Arrest
25.08.2025 Shortly after midnight on Monday, there was an attempted robbery at a wine bar in Vienna-Neubau. A 48-year-old man threatened an employee with a knife but was arrested by the police shortly thereafter.
BWB Chief: Reduction of Food Prices Through More Transparency
25.08.2025 The sharply increased food prices are causing tensions. The Ministry of Social Affairs has sued the supermarket chains Spar, Billa, Hofer, and Lidl for possibly misleading discount advertising. The goal is clear price labeling. According to Natalie Harsdorf, head of the Federal Competition Authority, transparency measures could lower prices.
New Ö3-Wecker Team Announced: Kratki and Bergsmann Succeed Kratky
26.08.2025 After the health-related withdrawal of Robert Kratky, a new duo joins the Ö3-Wecker: Anna Kratki and Philipp Bergsmann will be part of the morning show's hosting team from the end of September.
How Austria's Customs Sniffer Dogs Are Tracking Down Smugglers
25.08.2025 Austria's customs rely on four-legged helpers: 29 specialized service dogs are deployed in the fight against smuggling, drug trafficking, and illegal money transfers – with great success.
Father Refused Money - Then Family Dispute in Vienna 22 Completely Escalated
25.08.2025 In Vienna-Donaustadt, a family dispute occurred on Sunday afternoon, during which a 19-year-old threatened and attacked his father and sister. The police were able to arrest the suspect, who was already known to them, on the spot.
Witness Thwarted Burglary in Vienna-Brigittenau
25.08.2025 In Vienna-Brigittenau, an attempted burglary was prevented in the early hours of Sunday. An alert witness observed three men attempting to break into the entrance door of a multi-party building and alerted the police.
Man Hit Wife in the Face in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
25.08.2025 In Vienna-Leopoldstadt, the weekend ended with a case of domestic violence. A 45-year-old man is alleged to have repeatedly hit his wife in the face during an argument and threatened to kill her multiple times.