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  • 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.

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    Despite Abolition: Apply for Climate Bonus Retroactively Now

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    12.03.2025 The climate bonus is on the verge of being discontinued, but many Austrians can still benefit from payouts. While the federal government plans to cut the program for budget consolidation, millions of euros are still waiting for their rightful recipients - in some cases even retroactively to 2022.

    Lignano Tightens Rules Against Pentecost Excesses

    12.03.2025 Due to excessive alcohol binges by Austrian tourists in recent years, Lignano is tightening the rules for the Pentecost weekend: There are restrictions on alcohol, music, and opening hours.

    Wildfire in Lower Austria: No Further Hotspots Found

    12.03.2025 After the preliminary "fire out" at the forest fire in Lower Austria, no further embers were found, but drone flights continue.

    Injured in Knife Attack During Dispute in Vienna-Favoriten

    12.03.2025 On Tuesday, there was a stab wound to the kidney during a dispute in Vienna-Favoriten.

    Up to 7,000 Corporate Insolvencies Expected by 2025

    12.03.2025 The creditor protection association KSV1870 does not expect a decline in the recently high insolvency numbers this year due to the persistently weak economic performance.

    "Beating Hearts" Starts in Cinemas: We Are Giving Away Tickets and a Voucher for Lunch in the Sky

    12.03.2025 Starting March 27, the film "Beating Hearts" will be showing in local cinemas. We are giving away movie tickets as well as a voucher for Lunch in the Sky from Dinner in the Sky Austria.

    Viennese IS Returnee Evelyn T.: Here, Mother and Son Speak Out

    12.03.2025 The 7-year-old son of the Viennese woman Evelyn T., who traveled to Syria in 2016 to join the terrorist group IS, is currently placed with the youth welfare office after their repatriation - a standard procedure in this case, but Cecilia T., the grandmother of the 7-year-old, criticizes the approach. In an interview with Puls24, she complains that Evelyn T. told the child he would be placed with his grandmother. However, this did not happen; instead, he was immediately placed with strangers.

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    Vienna Election: In These Districts Almost Every Second Person Cannot Vote

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    14.03.2025 This year's Vienna election will take place without a large part of the capital's population. The district of Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus stands out in particular.

    E-Car Engulfed in Flames After Accident in Lower Austria

    12.03.2025 After an accident on Tuesday in Lower Austria, an electric car was fully engulfed in flames.

    Private Breweries Celebrate Independence: Win Party Kegs from Ottakringer

    3.04.2025 On the occasion of the third Independence Day of the Independent Private Breweries of Austria in April, we are giving away three 5-liter party kegs from Ottakringer. Good luck!

    Private Breweries Celebrate Independence: Win Party Kegs from Ottakringer

    12.03.2025 On the occasion of the third Independence Day of the Independent Private Breweries of Austria in April, we are giving away 3 5-liter party kegs from Ottakringer. Good luck!

    Jeitler-Cincelli Takes Over as Mayor of Baden

    12.03.2025 In Lower Austrian Baden, Carmen Jeitler-Cincelli succeeds Stefan Szirucsek (both ÖVP) as mayor.

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    Vienna Election: In These Districts Almost Every Second Person Cannot Vote

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    12.03.2025 This year's Vienna election will take place without a large part of the capital's population. The district of Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus stands out in particular.

    Clumsy Federal Budget: Preliminary Cuts Fuel Concerns at the Vienna Police

    12.03.2025 Due to the tight federal budget, the Ministry of the Interior must also make savings. In Vienna, for example, the police are to significantly reduce overtime, as internal documents known to the APA reveal. Savings are also expected in other state police directorates (LPD). The ministry describes this as "normal temporary precautionary measures" in view of the budget for 2025 not yet being determined. There is concern within the police that this could be the start of larger savings.

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    12.03.2025 If you want to discover new ice cream in Vienna, you will find plenty of opportunities. And while Dubai chocolate doesn't always meet with open doors, Johann Strauss plays a role this year. VIENNA.at has inquired within the industry.

    Sustainability and Recreation: Campsite "Micampa" in Vienna-Penzing Reopened

    12.03.2025 On March 10, the campsite in Vienna-Penzing, now under the name "Micampa", celebrated its reopening. The site, which opened in 1984, was operated for 40 years without major renovations until comprehensive modernization measures were initiated at the beginning of 2024.

    Injured in Knife Attack During Dispute in Vienna-Favoriten

    11.03.2025 On Tuesday, there was a stab wound to the kidney during a dispute in Vienna-Favoriten.

    ORF Corona Discussion Does Not Take Place After Cancellations

    11.03.2025 A planned ORF Corona discussion for Thursday at the inn in Zwettl, in which the critic of measures and Corona denier Martin Rutter was also supposed to participate, will not take place.

    Trial Over Planned Kidnapping of Real Estate Manager Ends with Acquittal

    11.03.2025 The trial against a 45-year-old stateless real estate manager at the Vienna Regional Court took an unexpected turn on Tuesday due to incitement to extortion.

    David Alaba Celebrates Comeback in Austrian National Team Squad for Nations League Playoff Against Serbia

    11.03.2025 On Tuesday, the ÖFB squad for the Nations League Playoff games against Serbia was presented. In addition to the return of David Alaba, Austria's football team coach Ralf Rangnick surprised in his first squad of the new year with a newcomer.

    EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner Presented Tougher EU Deportation Law

    11.03.2025 Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner (ÖVP) presented his draft for a new EU return law in Strasbourg on Tuesday. This draft includes significantly stricter regulations than before.

    All Waltz: Record-Breaking Vienna Marathon in the Strauss Year 2025

    11.03.2025 The 42nd Vienna City Marathon promises to be record-breaking: Over 45,000 participants will take part in various events at the country's largest sporting event on April 5th and 6th. In collaboration with the Strauss Year 2025, there are also plans to set a new waltz world record. At least 2,025 couples are expected to dance before the start to demonstrate "what this city can achieve both athletically and culturally," said Roland Geyer, director of the anniversary year.

    Happy Ending for "Odin": Fire Department in Baden Rescues Cat from Dangerous Situation

    11.03.2025 The volunteer fire department of Baden-Stadt rescued the three-year-old Maine Coon cat "Odin" from a difficult situation on Monday. The animal was trapped in a cavity under a concrete foundation.

    After Invitation from Measures Opponent Rutter: Virologist Nowotny Cancels Participation in ORF Corona Discussion

    11.03.2025 Virologist Norbert Nowotny will not participate in a discussion by ORF Lower Austria on the coronavirus pandemic.

    Discrimination Cases Increase: More Inquiries at the Equal Treatment Advocacy

    11.03.2025 The Equal Treatment Advocacy Office records a significant increase in inquiries. Most often, it was about gender discrimination and racism.

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    Viennese Company Builds Record Tower in Brno

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    11.03.2025 In Brno, the "H Towers" will soon become the tallest building in the Czech Republic. The project is being developed by the Vienna-based Venture Property Holding GmbH.

    This Rank is Held by Vienna in the Global Air Pollution Ranking

    11.03.2025 Indian metropolises still top the list of cities with the highest air pollution worldwide. According to the World Air Quality Report 2024 published by the Swiss company IQAir, Byrnihat, located in eastern India, takes the unfortunate first place. Vienna, specifically the Inner City, ranks 3,587 out of a total of 8,954 cities examined.

    Günter Brus: Vienna Auctions His "Spontaneous Drawings" for the First Time

    11.03.2025 Over 900 previously unknown works by the actionist Günter Brus will be auctioned for the first time. On April 9, the drawings will go under the hammer at the Vienna auction house im Kinsky.

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    Alligator from Vienna-Hernals is "the last known crocodile in Central Europe"

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    11.03.2025 Where today the Postsportplatz in Vienna-Hernals hosts football and tennis courts, twelve million years ago the coast of a warm sea stretched out. Seals, dolphins, and even alligators on land frolicked in this sea. Fossil remains of these animals were discovered and collected in the 19th century. Many of these finds are housed in the Natural History Museum Vienna (NHM), where researchers have now made a remarkable discovery: The alligators of Hernals lived much longer than previously assumed.

    Pollen Alert: More and More Allergy Sufferers Affected by Longer Season

    11.03.2025 The pollen season is not only becoming longer but also more intense due to climate change, as explained by the Austrian Pollen Information Service (ÖPID) at a press conference in Vienna on Tuesday.

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    Residential House Fire in Burgenland: Four Neighbors Injured

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    11.03.2025 In the fire of a residential building in Andau in the Burgenland district of Neusiedl am See, four people were slightly injured on Tuesday morning.

    Shots Fired from Moving Moped: Police Stop 27-Year-Old in Upper Austria

    11.03.2025 In the night leading into Tuesday, a moped rider in Bad Hall (Steyr-Land district) fired a blank gun into the air while driving.

    15-Year-Old Stopped with Stolen Car in Vienna-Meidling

    11.03.2025 During their patrol, officers from the Vienna State Traffic Department noticed the conspicuous driving behavior of a car driver on Friday evening.

    Weekend Report: 185 Citations and Two License Revocations Due to Speeding on the Vienna Beltway

    11.03.2025 Between March 7 and 9, 2025, traffic focus actions with an emphasis on speeding violations were carried out on the Vienna Beltway in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus.

    Apparently Abuse in Family Allowance for Ukrainian Refugees

    11.03.2025 A task force is examining possible cases of abuse regarding family allowance for Ukrainian refugees, as there have recently been increased applications from individuals from regions not affected by war, who neither speak Russian nor Ukrainian.

    Witness in Vienna-Josefstadt Recognizes Thief: Arrest

    11.03.2025 An observant witness recognized a man in Vienna-Josefstadt who allegedly stole cash from a café a few days earlier and alerted the police.

    Viennese Woman Fell for Occult Scam - Now Money and Jewelry Are Gone

    11.03.2025 In Vienna, a woman was deceived out of cash and jewelry through a sophisticated scam. The police are now asking for information about one of the wanted female perpetrators.

    Austria Tightens Asylum Policy: No More Family Reunification as a Goal

    11.03.2025 The federal government wants to permanently secure the halt of family reunification and presented the necessary measures on Tuesday. Overload of the education and social system as well as increasing youth crime are cited as reasons.

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    Finance Minister Marterbauer Expects Negative Economic Growth

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    11.03.2025 According to Wifo, Finance Minister Marterbauer is also forecasting negative economic growth for the current year, which will impact the budget. Nevertheless, the government's goal to avoid an EU deficit procedure remains unchanged.

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    Continuation of Heating Exchange Funding Remains Uncertain

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    11.03.2025 Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) does not want to commit to a continuation of the state subsidy measures for heating system replacement. Industry representatives and environmental organizations warn against a halt in subsidies.

    "That We Even Existed": First Book by Marco Wanda to Be Released in August

    11.03.2025 The Viennese musician Marco Wanda will release his first book "That We Even Existed" on August 19, in which he tells the success and life story of a generation of artists and deals with themes such as death, loss, music, and friendship.

    Students Have No Energy: Fasting Month Ramadan Causes Conflicts at Vienna Schools

    11.03.2025 The fasting month of Ramadan is causing tensions in Vienna schools, as many Muslim children are fasting all day despite contrary recommendations, leading to health issues and conflicts among students.

    Vienna Easter Markets 2025: Opening Hours and Program

    18.03.2025 Even in 2025, the Easter markets in Vienna once again offer a diverse program and numerous attractions. Here you will find an overview of the most beautiful Easter markets in the city.

    Security, Health, Climate: These Are the Topics of the SPÖ for the Vienna Election 2025

    11.03.2025 The SPÖ is positioning itself for the Vienna election in 2025 with the key topics of security, health, and climate to defend the election result from five years ago. Mayor Michael Ludwig remains optimistic about regaining the trust of voters by election day, despite current polling weaknesses.

    Lindt Gold Bunny Festival 2025: Easter Fun in the Vienna Schönbrunn Palace Park

    11.03.2025 On April 13, Lindt invites you to the 13th Gold Bunny Festival in the Vienna Schönbrunn Palace Park – featuring a bunny hunt, chocolate workshops, and many attractions.

    Did Not Want to Accept Separation: Viennese Man Beat Girlfriend to the Point of Hospitalization

    11.03.2025 A 37-year-old man was arrested on Saturday morning in Vienna-Rudolfsheim after he severely injured his partner and threatened to kill her because she wanted to leave him.

    Where There Are Still Affordable Real Estate Offers in Austria

    11.03.2025 The real estate prices in Austria increased by 2 percent in 2024, with the strongest increase observed in Styria, while Burgenland was the only federal state to experience a price decline of 8 percent.

    Preliminary "Fire Out" in Rax Area Fire - Emergency Services on Standby

    11.03.2025 In the Rax-Schneeberg area, a preliminary "fire out" has been declared after a forest fire. The burned area is now monitored twice daily using drones, and the fire department remains on standby.

    Early Start for "Quaxi" & Co: Caution During Toad Migrations in Vienna and Lower Austria

    11.03.2025 With rising temperatures, amphibians are on the move earlier. Drivers should be particularly cautious in the evening hours. These sections in Vienna and Lower Austria are particularly affected.

    Tooth Correction Without Doctors? Court Stops Dr. Smile in Austria

    11.03.2025 The advertisement sounds enticing: tooth correction with quick results, from home, and much cheaper than at a specialist. However, since 2022, an increasing number of young adults have complained to the European Consumer Centre (ECC) Austria, who were partially severely health-damaged by such "do-it-yourself" procedures.

    "Now It's About Vienna": Club Meeting of the Vienna SPÖ Without Babler

    11.03.2025 In Vienna, the traditional club meeting of the Vienna SPÖ began on Tuesday. This year, the event is only one day long and does not take place in Burgenland.

    Espionage Threat for Austria's Companies Increases

    11.03.2025 A new study shows that nine percent of Austrian companies have already fallen victim to espionage. The IT sector is particularly affected - Russia and China are considered the main players.