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.
Man Threatened Teenagers with Knife at Vienna U3 Station Hütteldorfer Straße
1.12.2025 In Vienna, a 48-year-old man approached police officers with a knife at the Hütteldorfer Straße subway station. Prior to this, he allegedly threatened teenagers. He was arrested and charged multiple times.
Westbahn Starts Ticket Sales for the Southern Route
1.12.2025 The Westbahn will commence its operations on the Südbahn on March 1, 2026. Passengers can already purchase tickets for the new service expansion on the route from Vienna via Graz and Klagenfurt to Villach and back.
Rocket Exploded: 12-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Pyro Accident in Lower Austria
1.12.2025 A twelve-year-old was seriously injured in the left hand in a pyrotechnic accident in the Wiener Neustadt district. While attempting to ignite a rocket, the firework exploded.
Federal Treasury Breaks 6-Billion Mark
1.12.2025 The new federal treasury launched in the spring is attracting significant interest: More than six billion euros have already been invested. Since summer 2025, municipalities, states, and social security institutions can also invest.
Unemployment Continues to Rise: Nearly 400,000 People Without Jobs in November
1.12.2025 Unemployment in Austria continued to rise in November.
Neunkirchen Faces New Election
1.12.2025 A new election is pending in Neunkirchen after the SPÖ and Greens resign their mandates in the municipal council. As a result, less than two-thirds of the 37 seats are occupied, which obliges the state government to call for new elections. "We will not continue with this system, we will let the population decide," said the SPÖ Neunkirchen during a press event via Facebook.
Social Economy Collective Agreement: Three-Day Strike Wave at Over 120 Locations Starting Tomorrow
1.12.2025 Starting Tuesday, there will be warning strikes in the social economy at over 120 locations. The background is stalled collective agreement negotiations. The unions are demanding a four percent wage increase – a concluding action is planned in Vienna on Thursday.
November 2025 in Austria sunny and too dry
1.12.2025 In November 2025, there was a lot of sunshine in Austria and little precipitation in many regions.
New Millions for Joint Research by Vienna and Lower Austria
1.12.2025 Vienna and Lower Austria continue their successful research partnership. Until 2028, additional millions will flow into joint projects. New is the support for young researchers in the field of ME/CFS – for the first time also by the state of Lower Austria.
Payment Default? No Energy Shutoffs by Wien Energie During the Cold Months
1.12.2025 Wien Energie refrains from energy disconnections between December 1 and February 15 in case of payment delays and supports people in financial need with a 22 million Euro aid package, which includes energy vouchers.
Asfinag Warning: Hands Off Overpriced Vignettes
1.12.2025 Asfinag warns against purchasing overpriced vignettes on the internet.
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.
Victim of Spiegelgrund Buried at Vienna Central Cemetery
1.12.2025 The mortal remains of Spiegelgrund victims, which were found during inventories at the Medical University of Vienna and the Natural History Museum, were buried at the Vienna Central Cemetery.
Unemployment Continues to Rise: Nearly 400,000 People Without Jobs in November
1.12.2025 Unemployment in Austria continued to rise in November.
Unemployment Continues to Rise: Nearly 400,000 People Without Jobs in November
1.12.2025 Unemployment in Austria continued to rise in November.
Demand Catalogue for Energy Transition
1.12.2025 PwC Austria criticizes that Austria is wasting valuable time in the energy transition and calls for measures for a rapid and sustainable energy transition.
"Hour of the Winter Birds": BirdLife Austria Calls for Winter Bird Count
1.12.2025 Also this winter, the bird protection organization BirdLife Austria invites you to count birds. The focus of the country's largest participatory event is the study of the most common and widespread winter birds in our cities and villages, such as blackbirds, sparrows, finches, and tits.
Momentum Institute Presents Model for Job Guarantee for Long-term Unemployed
1.12.2025 The Momentum Institute proposes a state-funded job guarantee for the long-term unemployed and estimates the budgetary impact to be minimal. Model calculations show the costs for collectively bargained jobs for the long-term unemployed.
ORF is looking for volunteers for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna
1.12.2025 The search for volunteers for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna has begun. Until January 28, interested parties can apply with a video application for one of the 800 spots to get a behind-the-scenes look at the big music event at the ESC 2026 in May at the Wiener Stadthalle.
Here the most expensive house in Vienna-Hernals was sold in 2024
1.12.2025 The most expensive building sold in 2024 in Vienna-Hernals is a multi-family house. It was sold for 12.62 million euros.
Who Owns Vienna's Most Famous Buildings?
1.12.2025 They are known, they are admired – but who are their owners? An overview of well-known Viennese buildings and their owners.3:0 Against Rapid: LASK Remains on Course for Success
30.11.2025 LASK remains flawless under coach Dietmar Kühbauer: With a 3-0 home victory against Rapid, the Linz team celebrated their sixth consecutive Bundesliga win on Sunday. Rapid slipped to fourth place in the standings after their third consecutive competitive defeat.
7 December: Win a vivo X300 Pro Smartphone
7.12.2025 Behind today's advent calendar box is the new vivo X300 Pro in the color "Dune Brown".
Emergency at Almsee: Swan Rescued from Ice
30.11.2025 A swan was trapped in the frozen Almsee in Upper Austria on Sunday. The fire department was able to free the animal with a rescue boat.
Caritas President Warns Against Cuts in Social Assistance and Care
30.11.2025 The Caritas warns about the impact of the strained budget situation on the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations in the social economy. President Nora Tödtling-Musenbichler calls for investments instead of cuts in care, social assistance, and poverty.
Crown Lighting Returns to Vienna's Habsburgergasse
30.11.2025 After a three-year break, the crown lighting in Vienna's Habsburgergasse will shine again. This was made possible by an initiative from Immersium:Wien – together with local businesses, the festive Christmas illumination was financed.
56-Year-Old Confesses to Killing of Man in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
1.12.2025 After the discovery of a dead man in an apartment in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, a 56-year-old suspect has confessed to the crime according to the police.
Vaccines Not Available: "Stalemate" in Free Vaccination Program
30.11.2025 The Austrian Medical Association criticizes the lack of availability of free vaccines for adults, as flu, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccines are currently not available.
"It is a Shame": Tojner Criticizes Heumarkt Standstill
30.11.2025 Investor Michael Tojner demands quick decisions from the Vienna city government in the discussion about the Heumarkt project. The project is being delayed by political restraint and new environmental impact assessment (EIA) requirements, criticizes the entrepreneur.
94 Opinions on the StVO Amendment: Government Examines Proposals
30.11.2025 94 submissions have been received regarding the planned StVO amendment. The government announces a careful review. Initial changes are to take effect as early as May 2026 – including for e-scooters, e-mopeds, and digital access regulations.
Rush on Stores: Christmas Shopping Started Well
30.11.2025 The first shopping Saturday has brought a successful start to the Christmas business for retailers. According to the Trade Association, customer frequency increased significantly compared to the previous year. The WKÖ is also satisfied.
Kitchen Fire in Burgenland: House Resident in Hospital
30.11.2025 A kitchen fire led to a major firefighting operation in Bocksdorf on the first Sunday of Advent.
Budget Shock: Billion-Dollar Gap Larger Than Expected
30.11.2025 The deficits of states and municipalities in Austria are higher than planned. According to the new Stability Pact, a deficit of 1.13 percent of GDP is expected in 2026. This significantly increases the pressure on the federal government to consolidate.
Missing Influencer from Graz Found Dead: Ex-Boyfriend Buried Her in Suitcase in the Woods
30.11.2025 After the violent death of a 31-year-old influencer from Graz, investigators are assuming it was murder. The woman was found dead a week after her disappearance, buried in a suitcase in a Slovenian forest. Her ex-boyfriend is under strong suspicion.
No Kurz Comeback: Chancellor Stocker Will Run Again in Next NR Election
30.11.2025 ÖVP leader Christian Stocker wants to run again as a chancellor candidate in the next national election. In an interview, he emphasized his willingness to shape the future and dismissed rumors about internal party discussions or a return of Sebastian Kurz.
Car Crashed into Tree: 52-Year-Old Dies in Accident in Lower Austria
30.11.2025 Early Sunday morning, a fatal traffic accident occurred in Seibersdorf in the Baden district.
Eight-Year-Old Missing in Lower Austria: Dog "Luxi" Tracked Down Girl
30.11.2025 Rescuer on Four Paws: Dog "Luxi" and his owner located a missing girl at a gravel pit in Kirchberg am Wagram on Saturday.
Open the door and win: 24 days full of gifts in the VIENNA.at Advent Calendar 2025
30.11.2025 On Monday, it's time: The first door of our popular VIENNA.at Advent calendar opens! Until Christmas, new, fantastic prizes await you every day. So: Don't miss out – with a bit of luck, Santa might visit you even before December 24th!