Festival Season Begins: These Pop Highlights May Bring
29.04.2025 May traditionally marks the start of the festival season – and 2025 offers numerous highlights across Austria.
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.
Funeral Mass for the Pope at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna
28.04.2025 A solemn funeral service for the late Pope Francis took place in Vienna on Monday.
District Council Election: Greens Captured First Place in Vienna-Margareten
29.04.2025 The Greens took the 1st place from the SPÖ in the district council election on Sunday in Vienna's Margareten district.
Massive Power Outage in Spain: Portugal and France Also Affected
28.04.2025 On Monday, there was a "massive" power outage in Spain and Portugal as well as parts of France.
Massive Power Outage in Spain: Portugal and France Also Affected
28.04.2025 On Monday, there was a "massive" power outage in Spain and Portugal as well as parts of France.
Attempted Murder Trial After Shooting in Vienna Park Has Begun
28.04.2025 After the violent clashes between Chechens and Syrians in Vienna last year, a trial was held on Monday at the regional court against two Chechens aged 29 and 30.
Fugitive Smuggler Caught in Poland After One and a Half Years
28.04.2025 A Georgian smuggler wanted by an EU arrest warrant was captured in Poland after one and a half years and extradited to Austria, where he confessed to smuggling 14 people.
Lawsuit Against "Standard" Successful: Gudenus Defends Himself Against SS Song Allegation
28.04.2025 The daily newspaper "Der Standard" has been convicted again for reporting on a funeral where a controversial song was sung, among others, by FPÖ politicians. The newspaper intends to appeal.
Resignation after Vienna Election: Mahrer Recommends Figl as Successor
28.04.2025 The Vienna ÖVP leader Karl Mahrer is stepping down from his position after the Vienna election and has a suggestion for the committees on who should be his successor: He will recommend the district chairman of the Inner City, Markus Figl.
Power Outage in Western Europe: Crisis Expert Warns of Lack of Preparedness in Austria
28.04.2025 In light of the current total outage in Western Europe, crisis expert Herbert Saurugg warns of inadequate preparation in Austria and emphasizes the need for individual and organizational measures to improve crisis preparedness.
SPÖ After Vienna Election: Ludwig Aims for Quick Conclusion of Exploratory Talks
28.04.2025 The Vienna SPÖ plans to conclude its exploratory talks for forming a new state government this week and begin concrete negotiations with NEOS, the Greens, or the ÖVP next week, while a coalition with the FPÖ remains excluded. The goal is to form a new government before the summer, as announced by Mayor Michael Ludwig.
A Piece of Hawaii in Vienna: Multiplex Citywave Rides the Anniversary Wave in the SCS
28.04.2025 The Multiplex Citywave in the Westfield Shopping City Süd will start its 10th season on April 30, 2025, offering anniversary deals and a variety of sports, music, and fun events that attract surf fans of all ages to the south of Vienna.
Massive Power Outage in Spain: Portugal and France Also Affected
28.04.2025 On Monday, there was a "massive" power outage in Spain and Portugal as well as parts of France.
Vienna Education Lab invites you to the Open House Day
29.04.2025 On April 30th, the Education Lab on Maderstraße in Vienna-Wieden opens its doors to everyone who wants to actively shape education in Vienna. The open house offers the broad educational community and all interested parties insights into the vision, program, and working methods of the new center for educational innovation.
Blümel, Görg, Busek: Mahrer's Predecessors at the Head of the Vienna ÖVP
28.04.2025 With the withdrawal of Karl Mahrer after the Vienna election, the People's Party in the federal capital gets a new leader. A look back at the past 80 years at the helm of the Vienna ÖVP.
Vienna Debut in May: art & design market comes to the Ottakringer Brewery
28.04.2025 On May 10 and 11, 2025, it's finally happening: The art & design market is coming to Vienna for the first time and will transform the Ottakringer Brewery into a meeting place for all who love special products and creative ideas.
From Kasperl to Concert: The Vienna Prater Museum Invites to Open House in May
28.04.2025 On the first weekend of May, the Prater Museum invites you to a free program that includes lectures, thematic tours in multiple languages, and a concert with Karl Ratzer & Band to explore the diverse facets of the Vienna Prater.
Mega-Smuggling to Vienna Uncovered: Hundreds of Kilos of Drugs Hidden in Truck
28.04.2025 Around Easter, the police stopped two large drug deliveries to Vienna: 380 kilos of cannabis and two kilos of cocaine were seized, five men arrested.
Short: Cybersecurity Investment Highly Profitable
28.04.2025 At the beginning of the week in Vienna, the cybersecurity company Dream Security, or rather its representation in the federal capital, was introduced. The share of the former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz in the company is said to be around 15 percent.
Massive Power Outage in Spain: Portugal and France Also Affected
28.04.2025 On Monday, there was a "massive" power outage in Spain and Portugal as well as parts of France.
Contested Vienna Municipal Housing: SPÖ and FPÖ Dominate Among Voters
28.04.2025 In the Vienna municipal housing, the political pendulum swings strongly between Red and Blue: SPÖ and FPÖ dominate the results of the Vienna election and confirm the housing complexes as a hotly contested area for both parties.
Parties Deliberate After Vienna Election
28.04.2025 On the day after the Vienna election, consultations are taking place with the SPÖ, Greens, and ÖVP. On Tuesday, the NEOS will meet, and an FPÖ state party board meeting will also take place.
After the Death of Pope Francis: Conclave Begins on May 7
28.04.2025 On May 7, the conclave for the election of a successor to Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, will begin.
Dog Bite in Upper Austria: Toddler Slightly Injured
28.04.2025 On Saturday, a one-and-a-half-year-old boy was bitten by his grandmother's dog in Grieskirchen.
Unfiltered Enjoyment and Freshly Tapped Experiences at the Ottakringer Tank Beer Days in Vienna
28.04.2025 Also this year, from April 30 to May 3, 2025, the Ottakringer Brewery invites you to the freshly tapped Ottakringer Tank Beer Days. After the spectacular start last year, the event format is entering its second round.
Austro-Turks in Vienna increasingly voted for the SPÖ
28.04.2025 In the Vienna municipal council election, the SPÖ achieved an extremely strong result among eligible voters from Turkey with 46 percent.
Edelstoff Summer Market at the Marx Halle: Vienna's Hotspot for Creative Design in May
28.04.2025 Summer is approaching - and that means it's time again for the Edelstoff Summer Market in Vienna's Marx Halle. On May 3rd and 4th, visitors can browse through handmade jewelry, ceramics, and many other unique items from a total of 170 labels.
Vienna Austria has "incredible week" behind it
28.04.2025 The away victory at Sturm Graz not only brought Vienna Austria three points - but also the first place in the football Bundesliga. "Being at the top of the table feels good, but if we lose a game, everything is different again," said captain Manfred Fischer.
After the Death of Pope Francis: Conclave Begins on May 7
28.04.2025 On May 7, the conclave for the election of a successor to Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, will begin.
Proceedings Dropped: "Foreigners Out!" Chants on Sylt Not Incitement to Hatred
28.04.2025 The investigations into the racist chants on Sylt, where slogans like "Germany for the Germans - Foreigners out!" were shouted, have mostly been closed. The Flensburg public prosecutor's office does not classify them as incitement to hatred. Only a 26-year-old man was warned for making Nazi gestures.
Parties Deliberate After Vienna Election
28.04.2025 On the day after the Vienna election, consultations are taking place with the SPÖ, Greens, and ÖVP. On Tuesday, the NEOS will meet, and a FPÖ state party board meeting will also take place.
Correct Clothing Donation: What Can Go in the Container and What Is Trash?
28.04.2025 With the start of the warm season, many people take the opportunity to declutter their wardrobes. But where should the sorted-out clothes go? We explain how to donate clothes properly and what should definitely not end up in the container.
Double is Better: Rainer Nowak Returns to the "Presse"
28.04.2025 Rainer Nowak returns as managing director to the "Presse" from July, as announced by the Styria Media Group on Monday. Most recently, Nowak was responsible for the economy and politics section at the "Kronen Zeitung", after he had resigned from his position as managing director in 2022.
Parties Deliberate After Vienna Election
28.04.2025 On the day after the Vienna election, consultations are taking place with the SPÖ, Greens, and ÖVP.
Advancing the Vienna Election Played Mainly into the Hands of the SPÖ
28.04.2025 The advancement of the Vienna election to the spring has paid off for the SPÖ according to experts. The FPÖ, despite tripling its support, had even more potential.
Parties Deliberate After Vienna Election
28.04.2025 On the day after the Vienna election, consultations are taking place with the SPÖ, Greens, and ÖVP.
Animal Cruelty: Man in Styria Had 15 Dogs Taken Away
28.04.2025 In the Upper Styrian town of Pöls-Oberkurzheim, 15 dogs have been taken from a man due to animal cruelty, the state police directorate announced on Monday.
Vienna's ÖVP Leader Mahrer Resigns After Election Defeat
28.04.2025 The Vienna ÖVP needs a new chairman. State party leader Karl Mahrer is stepping down after the significant loss in the Vienna election.
Drug Trafficking in Vienna-Favoriten Busted: Police Catch Two Dealers in the Act
28.04.2025 Near Keplerplatz in Vienna-Favoriten, police officers thwarted a drug deal and secured narcotics from two suspects. The two were reported and a ban on entering the protection zone was imposed.
Over Chain-Link Fence Climbed: Police Catch Burglar Duo in Burgenland
28.04.2025 In Mannersdorf an der Rabnitz (district of Oberpullendorf), a homeowner caught burglars as they were climbing over the chain-link fence to his property and then stole chainsaws and tools from an outbuilding.
Open Flame Caused Apartment Fire with Dead Children in Gmünd
28.04.2025 After the apartment fire last weekend in Gmünd, new details have now emerged. Meanwhile, the mother of the deceased boys was still in the hospital on Monday.
Brutal Knife Attack in Vienna-Margareten: 30-Year-Old Injured by Unknown Assailants
28.04.2025 In Vienna-Margareten, a 30-year-old man was attacked and injured by two unknown assailants with a knife in a courtyard on Sunday evening.
Lotto Triple Jackpot: 3.7 Million Euros in the Pot on Wednesday
28.04.2025 For the third time in a row, there was no jackpot winner in the lottery draw on Sunday.
Voter Flow Analysis: One in Four ÖVP Voters Switched to FPÖ
28.04.2025 Every fourth ÖVP voter made a cross for the FPÖ in the Vienna election, causing significant turquoise vote losses in all districts. The voter flow analysis in detail.
Two Bikers Seriously Injured in Baden District
28.04.2025 In the district of Baden, a weekend accident resulted in two people being seriously injured.
Brutal Knife Attack in Vienna-Margareten: 30-Year-Old Injured by Unknown Assailants
28.04.2025 In Vienna-Margareten, a 30-year-old man was attacked and injured by two unknown assailants in a courtyard with a sharp object on Sunday evening.
Parties Deliberate After Vienna Election
28.04.2025 On the day after the Vienna election, consultations are taking place with the SPÖ, Greens, and ÖVP.
Fun for Young and Old: Family City Invites to Family Day on May 18
28.04.2025 On May 18, the Family Day will take place again in Family City. Visitors can expect knight performances, dog acrobatics, a bird of prey show, and much more. Admission is free.
63-Year-Old Injured in Fire in Vienna-Simmering
28.04.2025 A fire broke out in a restaurant on Geiselbergstraße (Vienna-Simmering) on the night of Monday. A 63-year-old woman from an apartment above ended up in the hospital.
2x2 cinema tickets to win for the film "HURRY UP TOMORROW" on May 14
28.04.2025 Only on May 14, the film "HURRY UP TOMORROW" featuring pop star The Weeknd and Jenna Ortega will be shown in local cinemas - we are giving away 2x2 tickets.
Parties Deliberate After Vienna Election
28.04.2025 On the day after the Vienna election, consultations are taking place with the SPÖ, Greens, NEOS, and ÖVP. The FPÖ will likely meet on Tuesday.
Speeder caught with 111 km/h over the limit in the Scheibbs district
28.04.2025 In the district of Scheibbs, a car driver significantly exceeded the permitted 100 km/h at the location over the weekend.
Viennese Drove to Police with Truck Under Influence of Drugs
28.04.2025 Under the influence of drugs and driving a truck, a Viennese man was on his way to a police interrogation over the weekend.
Girl Fell into Retention Basin in Vienna-Liesing
28.04.2025 In Zemlinskygasse in Vienna-Liesing, a six-year-old caused a fire brigade operation on Sunday in a stormwater retention basin.
Cardinals Discuss Papal Election in Rome, Conclave Date Still Open
28.04.2025 The cardinals of the Catholic Church are meeting in Rome to discuss the election of a new pope. Meanwhile, numerous believers continue to bid farewell at Pope Francis' grave. A date for the conclave, which is to take place in the Sistine Chapel, has not yet been set, but could be announced on Monday.
Farewell, Lupo: Tapir from Zoo Schmiding Moves to Australia
28.04.2025 As the first lowland tapir, Lupo, born in Zoo Schmiding, is moving from Europe to Australia.
Viennese Speeds at 168 km/h on A2 in Carinthia
28.04.2025 More than 60 km/h too fast, a 51-year-old Viennese was traveling on the A2 in Carinthia over the weekend.