Fire with Fatality in Vienna City: Investigations Started
29.04.2025 In the Spiegelgasse in the 1st district of Vienna, there was a fire on the night of Tuesday.
Wildstyle & Tattoo Fair 2025: All Austria Dates at a Glance
29.04.2025 The "Wildstyle & Tattoo Fair" celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025. Dozens of tattoo artists, exhibitors, and several live concerts are on the agenda again this year. Here is an overview of all the Austria dates this year.
Partner in Vienna repeatedly abused: Man sentenced after jumping from balcony
29.04.2025 Because he repeatedly abused his partner and threatened to kill her since last June in Vienna-Margareten, by, for example, pointing a firearm at her body, a 42-year-old was held accountable at the regional court on Tuesday afternoon.
ÖGK aims to achieve "break-even" by 2026
30.04.2025 The ÖGK plans to reduce its deficit to a "black zero" by 2026 with a savings plan. In addition to not filling vacant positions, MRI, CT, and physiotherapy will require approvals again in the future.
Four Microfestivals at the Vienna Otto Wagner Area
29.04.2025 It is spring at Steinhof in Vienna. The trees are blooming, the sun is shining. Matthias Beitl stands in front of Pavilion 1, enjoys a coffee, and says: "Actually, we don't want to leave here anymore."
Next Resignation in Vienna ÖVP After Vienna Election
29.04.2025 On the day after Karl Mahrer's resignation as head of the Vienna ÖVP, there is another resignation within the People's Party.
Red Cross Looking for Green Energy Donors
30.04.2025 An initiative concerning electricity has been announced by the Red Cross.
Islamic State Kidnapped Viennese Woman in Niger: A Photo as a Sign of Life
29.04.2025 For almost three decades, the kidnapped Viennese woman Eva G. lived in Niger before being abducted by the Islamic State. The Nigerien media "Aïr Info" has now reportedly received a sign of life from Eva G., who was kidnapped in the desert city of Agadez. The proof, in the form of a photo, reached the local information portal on Tuesday, her 74th birthday. According to the report, the woman is in good health.
Lower Austria Passes Legislative Package Against Radical Islam
29.04.2025 In the Lower Austrian state parliament, the focus on Wednesday is on a legislative package against radical Islam as well as the new construction of the Wiener Neustadt hospital.
Number of Participants at Conclave is Set
29.04.2025 The Vatican has officially announced that for health reasons, two of the 135 eligible cardinals will not participate in the conclave starting on May 7. Details about the first day of voting were also presented.
Roadblocks, Traffic Jams and Delays for the May Start in Vienna
29.04.2025 Even though the Easter travel wave is over, this weekend in Vienna will not be without "complications".
Tracks for Professional Career Are Set in Austria Already After Primary School
29.04.2025 The transition of a child in Austria after primary school significantly influences their further educational path. Of the students who switch to the lower level of an academic secondary school (AHS) and successfully complete it, 92 percent subsequently attend a school that ends with the Matura. For graduates of middle schools, it is only 41 percent. After the Matura at the AHS, 84 percent of graduates aim to study at a university, as shown in the "Education in Numbers" report presented by Statistics Austria on Tuesday.
"Lurch Out – Shed Off": Vienna NHM Showcases Amphibians and Reptiles in a New Light
29.04.2025 Under the motto "Lurch out - Scales off," the newly renovated and redesigned exhibition halls of the Herpetological Collection at the Natural History Museum (NHM) Vienna will be on display starting Wednesday (April 30).
NEOS Committees Approve Exploratory Talks After Vienna Election
29.04.2025 The NEOS in Vienna decided on Tuesday, as expected, to remain ready as a coalition partner of the SPÖ.
Mouth and Foot Disease Would Hit Local Dairy Farmers Hard
29.04.2025 The Austrian Milk Association reported that the European milk market showed "stability" last year. Nevertheless, 850 dairy farmers in Austria have ceased production.
336,000 people lived in absolute poverty in Austria in 2024
29.04.2025 In Austria, according to Statistics Austria, 336,000 people lived in absolute poverty in 2024.
Fire with Fatality in Vienna City: Investigations Started
29.04.2025 There was a fire in Spiegelgasse in the 1st district of Vienna on the night of Tuesday.
Cannabis, Cash, Cigarettes: Customs Seizures at Vienna Airport Increased
29.04.2025 In the previous year, there were 2,260 more seizures by customs at Vienna Airport than in 2023.
NEOS Committees Agree to Exploratory Talks After Vienna Election
29.04.2025 The NEOS in Vienna decided on Tuesday, as expected, to continue to be ready as a coalition partner of the SPÖ.
"Catch-Up Race in Education Policy" Is Coming
29.04.2025 NEOS club chairman Yannick Shetty and education spokesperson Martina von Künsberg Sarre presented the core initiatives of a pink "catch-up race in education policy" on Tuesday.
Domestic Tourism Recorded a Good Winter Season
29.04.2025 The tourist winter season has so far been successful for domestic tourism, with 64 million overnight stays registered from November to March.
KV Negotiations: Works Meetings in the Paper Industry
29.04.2025 In the Austrian paper industry, company meetings will take place from May 5 to 7.
Grätzl Kidical Mass 2025: Colorful Children's Bicycle Demonstration Throughout Vienna
29.04.2025 On May 10, 2025, the "Vienna Grätzl Kidical Mass" will take place for the third time. Children, parents, and supporters will ride bicycles on a total of 20 child-friendly routes throughout Vienna, demanding child-safe paths in everyday life.
All District Results of the Vienna Election 2025 at a Glance
2.05.2025 Vienna has voted: Here you can find the election results of the Vienna Election 2025 from all 23 districts in detail.
APG CEO: Blackout in Spain Was Felt as Far as Austria
29.04.2025 The widespread power outage in Spain and Portugal on Monday was also noticeable in Austria. This was stated by the head of the transmission system operator Austrian Power Grid (APG), Gerhard Christiner, on Tuesday in the Ö1 morning journal.
Cause of Death Determined: Autopsy Report Confirms Sad End of Gene Hackman
29.04.2025 Two months after US actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home, the cause of death has now been officially determined. According to the autopsy report, the 95-year-old died of a cardiovascular disease. As "Fox News" quoted from the report of the medical examiners in Santa Fe in the US state of New Mexico, Hackman had a "history of heart failure." He was also said to have been suffering from Alzheimer's and had not eaten for some time before his death. His wife died about a week earlier from the hantavirus.
Attack at Vienna's Karlsplatz: Drunk Man Throws Wine Bottle and Attacks Police
29.04.2025 On Monday afternoon, a passerby at Vienna's Karlsplatz was seemingly insulted and attacked with a wine bottle by an unknown man without any apparent reason.
From Two Men Pinned to the Ground: Robbery in Vienna-Favoriten
29.04.2025 In the night leading to Tuesday, a robbery occurred in Vienna-Favoriten.
How is the Risk of Blackout in Austria?
29.04.2025 Christoph Schuh, spokesperson for Austrian Power Grid (APG), has classified the blackout risk in Austria as low.Agreement in Collective Bargaining Negotiations for Postal Employees
29.04.2025 The salary negotiations for the employees of the Austrian Post have resulted in an agreement on a new collective agreement.
How EU Foreigners Decided in the Vienna District Election
29.04.2025 The EU foreigners predominantly voted for the Greens or SPÖ in the district council elections.
160 Break-ins in Lower Austria: Perpetrators Targeted Wine Cellars
29.04.2025 A burglar quartet in Lower Austria targeted wine cellars. According to police information on Tuesday, the men aged between 20 and 32 also targeted press houses and construction site containers.
Vienna Election 2025: Michael Ludwig Again Winner in Preferential Votes
29.04.2025 Mayor Michael Ludwig not only won the Vienna election with the SPÖ, but also received the most preferential votes.
How is the Risk of Blackout in Austria?
29.04.2025 Christoph Schuh, spokesperson for Austrian Power Grid (APG), has classified the blackout risk in Austria as low.
Convicted Cardinal Becciu Waives Participation in Conclave
29.04.2025 The Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu, who was convicted in court, confirmed on Tuesday that he will not participate in the conclave to elect a new pope.
Fire with Fatality in Vienna City: Investigations Launched
29.04.2025 There was a fire in Spiegelgasse in the 1st district of Vienna on the night of Tuesday.
From Carriage to Canoe: How Arduous the Cardinals' Journey to the Conclave Used to Be
29.04.2025 With the news of Pope Francis's death, cardinals worldwide received an email: invitation to the funeral, participation in the general congregations, and the conclave.
Massive Power Outage in Spain: Portugal and France Also Affected
29.04.2025 On Monday, there was a "massive" power outage in Spain and Portugal as well as parts of France.
Many Challenges Await the New Pope
29.04.2025 The cardinals in Rome are discussing the new pope. The future pontiff will have to tackle numerous challenges, including financial issues and a declining number of believers.
District Council Election: Greens Captured First Place in Vienna-Margareten
29.04.2025 In the night leading up to Tuesday, the last of the missing postal votes for the Vienna district council election from Sunday were counted in Vienna-Donaustadt.
District Council Election: Greens Captured First Place in Vienna-Margareten
29.04.2025 In the night leading up to Tuesday, the last of the missing postal votes for the Vienna district council election from Sunday were counted in Vienna-Donaustadt.
Vienna Election 2025: This is How Voting Took Place Around the Subway Stations
29.04.2025 What did it look like around the individual subway stations during the Vienna election? An analysis by the Foresight Institute for APA and ORF provides insight.
Fact Check: Is Foot-and-Mouth Disease Not Dangerous at All?
29.04.2025 At the beginning of the year, foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) was detected in Europe for the first time since 2011. After cases also occurred in Hungary and Slovakia in March, Austria is on heightened alert. The debate surrounding this animal disease is not always conducted objectively. A post with false information is being spread on Facebook, questioning the danger to animals and the existence of foot-and-mouth disease.
Markus Figl: This is the New Head of the Vienna ÖVP
29.04.2025 District Chairman of the Inner City, grandnephew of Leopold Figl, former cabinet staff member of Michael Spindelegger: Markus Figl, new head of the Vienna ÖVP, in profile.
Vienna Election 2025: This is How Voting Took Place Around the Subway Stations
29.04.2025 What did the Vienna election look like around the individual subway stations? An analysis by the Foresight Institute for APA and ORF provides insight.
Investigations Against Viennese After Fire at Campsite in Tulln
29.04.2025 After a fire at a campsite in Tulln, Lower Austria, last winter, investigations are now underway against a Viennese man. He himself ended up in the hospital.
Massive Power Outage in Spain: Portugal and France Also Affected
29.04.2025 On Monday, there was a "massive" power outage in Spain and Portugal as well as parts of France.
District Council Election: Greens Captured First Place in Vienna-Margareten
29.04.2025 In the night leading up to Tuesday, the last of the missing postal votes for the Vienna district council election from Sunday were counted in Vienna-Donaustadt.
Light Earthquake in Upper Styria
29.04.2025 In the night leading to Tuesday, a minor earthquake was registered in St. Georgen ob Judenburg in Upper Styria.
Motorcyclist in Zwettl Crashes
29.04.2025 In Zwettl, a traffic accident occurred on the night of Tuesday, resulting in a serious injury.
Attention: New Product Recall from Billa
29.04.2025 Due to possible foreign objects made of hard plastic in individual packages, Billa is recalling the product CHEF MENU MACCHERONI AL FORNO 400G with the best before date (BBD) 18.05. / Batch LT25112.
Cost-Cutting Measures Topic at ÖGK
29.04.2025 On Tuesday, consultations on cost-saving measures will take place at the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK).
Michael Niavarani Celebrates Solo Comeback in Vienna
29.04.2025 Michael Niavarani performs solo again after a long time - to be seen at the Wiener Simpl and the Theater im Park.
Markus Figl: This is the new head of the Vienna ÖVP
29.04.2025 District Chairman of the Inner City, grandnephew of Leopold Figl, former cabinet employee of Michael Spindelegger: Markus Figl, new head of the Vienna ÖVP, in profile.
Markus Figl takes over as head of the Vienna ÖVP
29.04.2025 After the departure of Karl Mahrer, the new acting chairman of the Vienna ÖVP is Markus Figl.
The Pleasure Festival in Vienna's City Park is Back: Happily Feasting at Over 100 Stalls
9.05.2025 Three days, over 100 indulgence stations, and countless taste experiences – that is the Indulgence Festival in Vienna's City Park. From May 9th to 11th, it's time again to taste, discover, and enjoy! Admission is free.
Final Result of the Vienna Election 2025 Including Postal Votes
29.04.2025 The Vienna election is over, and on Monday the remaining postal votes were counted, which resulted in almost no change in the outcome.