Car Pushed onto Tracks: Driver in Burgenland Escapes Train Collision
14.03.2025 A 39-year-old driver was slightly injured in an accident at a railway crossing between Draßburg and Zagersdorf (Mattersburg district). Her vehicle was pushed onto the tracks and hit by a train.
Government Must Improve: Now Follows Second Swearing-In Round
13.03.2025
On April 2, several members of the government will be sworn in again as planned. This is necessary due to the shifts in responsibilities within the ministries.
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Gloomy Forecast: Vienna to Become Insolvency Hotspot by 2025
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13.03.2025
The tense economic situation in Vienna is leading to an alarming increase in company insolvencies. Experts from the creditor protection association KSV1870 warn of a further rising trend that could make Vienna a hotspot for insolvencies.
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Pope Francis Remains in Hospital on the Anniversary of His Election
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13.03.2025
Pope Francis spent the twelfth anniversary of his election at the "Gemelli" hospital in Rome, where he has been receiving treatment for almost a month. Jorge Bergoglio from Argentina became the first Latin American and Jesuit Pope on March 13, 2013, after Benedict XVI resigned in February 2013.
Monster Drill Digs Through Six Districts for Wiental Canal Starting in April
13.03.2025
The 135-meter-long "super-drill" for the Wiental Canal has arrived in Vienna, and it is expected to be "ready to drill" for the Wiental Canal by mid-April. The underground canal is intended to relieve the sewage system and protect the Wien River.
Here is the translation of the article text into English, retaining the HTML tags: This is the Top Trio at the Vienna Marathon 2025
13.03.2025 This year's Vienna Marathon features Kenyans Justus Kangogo, Douglas Chebii, and Stanley Kurgat. It will take place in less than four weeks.
Significantly More Security Staff for Wiener Linien
13.03.2025 The Vienna Public Transport will receive 40 new security staff by 2028. In total, there will then be 150.
New Scam: Why You Should Ignore Calls with +44
14.03.2025 Since March, complaints about fraudulent calls from the United Kingdom have been accumulating. The RTR provides tips on how to protect yourself and where to report incidents.
Identities Stolen: Vienna Police Search for This Serial Fraudster
13.03.2025 The Vienna police are searching for a man through the publication of a photograph, who is suspected of committing at least four cases of identity theft and related commercial serious fraud between January and July 2024.
"Amela" Still on the Run: Lower Austria Police Search for Occult Fraudster
13.03.2025 The investigations surrounding the alleged occult fraudster Mariana M. alias "Amela" are expanding.
Identified Need for Catching Up in Heating Transition
13.03.2025 The environmental organization Global 2000 sees a great need for action in Austria regarding heating system replacement, building renovation, and the decarbonization of district heating.
"Amela" Still on the Run: Lower Austria Police Search for Occult Fraudster
13.03.2025 The investigations surrounding the alleged occult fraudster Mariana M. alias "Amela" are expanding.
74-Year-Old Waldviertler Falls from Three Meters onto Asphalt: Seriously Injured
13.03.2025 On Wednesday, a 74-year-old man fell three meters while working on a garage door in Schwarzenau, in the Lower Austrian district of Zwettl. He sustained serious injuries.
Burglary with Car: Spectacular Heist in Wiener Neustadt
13.03.2025 Unknown individuals rammed the store with a vehicle and escaped with loot. The search has so far been unsuccessful.
15 Months Imprisonment After Fatal Shooting in Carinthia
13.03.2025 A 44-year-old was convicted of grossly negligent homicide. Intent to kill could not be proven.
Bear on the Move in Tyrol: Authorities Warn Beekeepers
13.03.2025 A bear was sighted in the Tyrolean Oberland on Wednesday. According to the state of Tyrol, the observation took place in the area of Herrensteig-Lahnawaldweg in the municipality of Ried im Oberinntal (Landeck district).
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Police Music Under Pressure: Ministry of the Interior Cuts Budget
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13.03.2025
Reduced performance hours, foreign travel ban, and canceled festivals: The police music bands are affected by the current austerity measures of the Ministry of the Interior.
Family Reunification Stopped: Vienna's Schools Remain Overcrowded
13.03.2025
The increasing number of students continues to pose challenges for Vienna's compulsory schools. According to the education directorate, even a halt to family reunification would only temporarily alleviate the space situation.
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Vienna, Linz, Graz: Major Events Cause Traffic Jams on the Weekend
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13.03.2025
This coming weekend, heavy traffic is expected on Austria's roads. The reason is four major events in Vienna, Linz, and Graz, attracting thousands of visitors.
ÖAMTC Invests in Modernization of Air Rescue
13.03.2025 The ÖAMTC air rescue is investing in a new generation of helicopters. The rescue fleet is being expanded.
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13.03.2025 Short-term heavy rainfall events in Austria have increased in intensity since 1980. An analysis of 100 years of continuous measurement series shows that they now bring on average 15 percent more precipitation. The main cause of this increase is rising temperatures.
Agrana Closes Sugar Factories: 270 Employees Affected
13.03.2025 The publicly listed fruit, starch, and sugar company Agrana has immediately ceased sugar production at the Leopoldsdorf im Marchfeld and Hrušovany sites in the Czech Republic.
Children and Youth Advocacy Offices Express Concerns Over Pause in Family Reunification
12.03.2025 The Children's and Youth Advocacy Offices of Austria express criticism towards the planned temporary suspension of family reunifications by the federal government.
Asylum: Government Formally Agreed on Stopping Family Reunification
13.03.2025
The government formally agreed on Wednesday to a pause in family reunification for refugees. "The political will is established," said Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) at the press briefing after the cabinet meeting.
Asylum: Government Formally Agreed on Stopping Family Reunification
12.03.2025
The government formally agreed on Wednesday to a pause in family reunification for refugees. "The political will is established," said Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) at the press briefing after the Council of Ministers.
New Hope: Can Aspirin Prevent the Spread of Cancer?
12.03.2025 There is hope from the world of medicine: People who have been taking aspirin regularly for a long time have a better chance of surviving cancer. Scientists are now aiming for intensive tests.
Brutal Rape of 15-Year-Old in Vienna: Trial Postponed
12.03.2025
On Wednesday, two men had to answer for the rape of a 15-year-old girl at the Vienna Regional Criminal Court.
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SME Package: Government Wants to Relieve Small and Medium Enterprises
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12.03.2025
The government wants to support small and medium-sized enterprises with a "medium-sized business package".
Win a Short Vacation for 2 at Hotel Steiner in Obertauern
1.04.2025 In summer, discover nature while hiking, observe animals on the alpine pasture, and spend quality time with your loved ones: At the 4-star superior Hotel Steiner in Obertauern, every aspect of a family vacation is covered, from the wellness area and painting studio to the karaoke room and indoor sand playground. Culinary delights are provided by the all-inclusive gourmet pension from morning till night. We are giving away a short vacation for 2 in the Salzburg region - join our competition!
Imprisonment for Vienna Youth Judges Only "The Last Resort"
12.03.2025
The Vienna Regional Court attempted to bring the judicial work closer to media professionals during a press breakfast on Wednesday. The occasion was critical voices on social media regarding verdicts against teenagers and young adults, especially in cases of sexual offenses.
"Steiermark Exhibition" 2025: Mobile Pavilions Set Up at Vienna's Heldenplatz
12.03.2025 The third edition of the "Steiermark Schau" presents for the first time three mobile pavilions at Vienna's Heldenplatz under the title "Ambition & Illusion" and highlights the cultural diversity and avant-garde of Styria, while political debates about cultural funding in the state take center stage.
Climate Plan: Proceedings Against Austria Dropped
12.03.2025
The EU infringement procedure against Austria due to the missing or incomplete climate plan has been closed.
Crazy Escape from Vienna Police: Speeders Crash into Patrol Car
12.03.2025 Two young men engaged in a wild car chase with the police in Vienna on Tuesday evening. The chase ended with an accident, and several officers were injured.
Westbahn Will Travel from Vienna via Graz to Villach in the Future
12.03.2025
New opportunities for travelers within Austria: With the Westbahn, you can now travel from Vienna via Graz and Klagenfurt to Villach.
34.9 Million Euros in Damages - But Court Sees No Fraud in Gold Mine Case
12.03.2025 A large-scale investment fraud surrounding a gold mine in Guyana is said to have defrauded 21,000 people of a total of 34.9 million euros. However, after five months of trial and extensive evidence gathering, the Vienna Regional Criminal Court acquitted all defendants on Wednesday – the verdict is already final.
US Tariffs: Expert Sees No Major Impact for Austria for the Time Being
12.03.2025 The new US tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will initially have only minor effects on the Austrian economy, according to Wifo economist Harald Oberhofer.
Bank Collective Agreement Negotiations Continue Without Agreement
12.03.2025
The negotiations on the collective banking agreement for approximately 68,000 employees in the financial sector ended on Tuesday without a result, informed the GPA union.
Agrana Closes Sugar Factories: 270 Employees Affected
12.03.2025 The publicly listed fruit, starch, and sugar company Agrana has immediately ceased sugar production at the locations Leopoldsdorf in Marchfeld and Hrušovany in the Czech Republic.
Agrana Closes Sugar Factories: 270 Employees Affected
12.03.2025 The publicly listed fruit, starch, and sugar company Agrana has immediately ceased sugar production at the locations Leopoldsdorf in Marchfeld and Hrušovany in the Czech Republic.
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Lotteries in Court: Faulty Tickets Could Cost Millions
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12.03.2025
Around 200 lottery ticket buyers are demanding high payouts from the Austrian Lotteries. The reason for this is imprecise wording on scratch cards.
17 New Tram Lines: Vienna Greens Make a Stir with Demand
13.03.2025 Before the Vienna election, the Greens in the federal capital presented a public transport plan, demanding 17 new tram lines.
Crazy Escape from Vienna Police: Speeders Crash into Patrol Car
12.03.2025 Two young men engaged in a wild car chase with the police in Vienna on Tuesday evening. The chase ended with an accident, and several officers were injured.
Westbahn Will Travel from Vienna via Graz to Villach in the Future
12.03.2025
New Opportunities for Travelers Within Austria: With the Westbahn, you can now travel from Vienna via Graz and Klagenfurt to Villach.
Start for Renovation of the Vienna Southeast Tangent
12.03.2025
The Southeast Tangent is Austria's most heavily trafficked road with about 230,000 vehicles daily between the Prater junction and Handelskai. A renovation in both directions is planned, with all lanes remaining open, according to Asfinag Managing Director Andreas Fromm.
Judgment Against Mafia Boss "Dexter" Final: Life Sentence Upheld
12.03.2025
Under unprecedented security measures, the final chapter in the trial against mafia boss Dario D., alias "Dexter," was closed on Wednesday at the Vienna Palace of Justice. A three-judge panel of the OLG Vienna dismissed the appeal against the initial verdict, making the life sentence final and legally binding.
Asylum: Government Formally Agreed on Stopping Family Reunification
12.03.2025
The government formally agreed on Wednesday to a pause in family reunification for refugees. "The political will is established," said Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) at the press briefing after the Council of Ministers.
Asylum: Government Formally Agreed on Stopping Family Reunification
12.03.2025
The government formally agreed on a pause in family reunification for refugees on Wednesday. "The political will is established," said Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) at the press briefing after the cabinet meeting.
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SME Package: Government Aims to Relieve Small and Medium Enterprises
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12.03.2025
The government wants to support small and medium-sized enterprises with a "SME package".
Aggressive Thief in Vienna-Ottakring Threatened Store Detective
12.03.2025 On Tuesday, a store detective in Vienna-Ottakring was threatened by a suspected shoplifter.
U2 Extension in Vienna: "Debohra" Made It to Pilgramgasse Station and Gets a "Wellness Treatment"
12.03.2025 Upon its arrival at the Pilgramgasse station in Vienna, the tunnel boring machine "Debohra" receives a service.
Burglaries in Basement Compartments in Vienna-Wieden: Trio Caught
12.03.2025
In the night leading to Wednesday, the police in Vienna-Wieden were able to arrest three suspects after several break-ins into basement compartments.
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Budget Sanitation: Here is Where the Most Material Costs are Saved
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12.03.2025
An essential aspect of budget consolidation is that the ministries must each reduce their material expenses by 15 percent, excluding rental costs.
Two Drug Dealers Arrested in Vienna-Favoriten
12.03.2025 On Tuesday, two drug dealers were provisionally arrested during a focused operation in Vienna-Favoriten.
Survey on "School-Life Balance": Half of the Young People Have Too Little Free Time
12.03.2025 An online survey conducted by the tutoring institute LernQuadrat among 900 high school students shows: Many young people perceive their "school-life balance" as inadequate.
Doctors Warn: Home Remedies Can Cause Burns and Other Damage in Babies
12.03.2025 The Austrian Society for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine (ÖGKJ) points out the risks of home remedies for fever and colds in young children. Practices such as rubbing the skin, for example, the soles of the feet, with garlic to combat viruses and bacteria or vinegar wraps to reduce fever can also have disadvantages and cause serious health damage. Especially with the sensitive skin of babies, this can even lead to burns with blistering, the society explained on Wednesday.
When Decision on Long-Range Missile Defense Could Be Made
12.03.2025 Austria aims to decide by 2028 which long-range air defense missile system will be procured.