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  • Vienna Election Campaign Reaches Finale on Friday

    25.04.2025 The upcoming weekend brings the Vienna election, but there was some activity beforehand.

    SPÖ Campaign Conclusion for the Vienna Election: "We Cannot Form a Coalition with the FPÖ"

    25.04.2025 The SPÖ also concluded their election campaign for the Vienna election on Friday. The event took place at the Viktor-Adler-Markt in Favoriten.

    SPÖ Campaign Conclusion for the Vienna Election: "We Cannot Form a Coalition with the FPÖ"

    25.04.2025 The SPÖ also concluded their election campaign for the Vienna election on Friday. The event took place at the Viktor-Adler-Markt in Favoriten.

    NEOS Campaign Closing Before Vienna Election: "They Will Get to Know You Yet"

    25.04.2025 At the Place of Human Rights, the NEOS campaign finale took place on Friday before the Vienna election.

    Green Campaign Finale Before Vienna Election: "Courage Has a Color"

    25.04.2025 The Friday before the Vienna election also brought the campaign finale for the Greens.

    Migration: National Council Finalized Family Reunification Pause

    25.04.2025 The National Council enabled a pause for family reunification for asylum seekers and those entitled to subsidiary protection on Friday with the votes of the ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS.

    Are Renovations in KHM, NHM, and Vienna Belvedere Being Postponed?

    25.04.2025 For planned renovations at the Museum of Art History and the Museum of Natural History as well as the Vienna Belvedere, there may be changes in timing.

    Seven Injured and Traffic Jam Towards Vienna on A1 in Lower Austria

    25.04.2025 On the West Motorway (A1) in Lower Austria, a collision with several injuries and traffic jam towards Vienna occurred on Friday.

    Vienna Election: ÖVP Uses Fire Extinguisher in Campaign Finale

    25.04.2025 Two days before the Vienna election, the finale of the ÖVP campaign began in the 3rd district, Landstraße.

    So many postal ballots were issued for the Vienna Election 2025

    25.04.2025 Two days before the Vienna election, information was provided on Friday about the number of voting cards issued.

    Commemoration of the Declaration of Independence in Vienna

    25.04.2025 Almost exactly 80 years after the Declaration of Independence, this was commemorated on Friday in Vienna.

    Suspected IS Terrorist Arrested in Vienna: Pre-Trial Detention Requested

    25.04.2025 The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has requested the imposition of pre-trial detention for the suspect following the arrest of a suspected IS supporter and terror suspect in Vienna.

    Fake News Before Vienna Election: No Ban on Meat, Cars, or Travel Planned

    25.04.2025 Disinformation causes a stir in the run-up to elections, as is the case before the Vienna election on April 27.

    Female Refugees from 2015 Mostly Without Jobs

    25.04.2025 The female refugees who came to Austria in 2015 are largely without jobs.

    Shots in Anton-Kummerer Park in Vienna: Attempted Murder Trial

    25.04.2025 Starting Monday, following last year's violent clashes between Chechens and Syrians or Afghans in Vienna, two Chechens must stand trial for attempted murder at the regional court.

    Knife Attack at Vienna's Danube Canal: Search for Young Woman

    25.04.2025 After an attack with a stabbing weapon on a woman at the Danube Canal in Vienna-Alsergrund, the authorities are searching for more witnesses. Additionally, a search is underway for a woman aged 20 to 30 years with brown hair and a height of about 1.70 meters, according to the police in a statement on Friday.

    Teenager Charged After Abusing Two Boys in Vienna-Donaustadt

    25.04.2025 A teenager has been charged with rape and serious sexual abuse of minors. The trial will take place next month in Vienna.

    Excitement Surrounding Mini State Parliament Session Before Vienna Election

    25.04.2025 Two days before the Vienna election, a state parliament session lasting only about 30 minutes took place in the federal capital.

    "That has an incredible power": Heinz-Christian Strache (Team HC Strache) in the Wordrap for the Vienna Election

    25.04.2025 Heinz-Christian Strache emphasized "a combination of security and social justice" in the VIENNA.at word rap for the Vienna election. And while he remained serious about his political dream for the city, a smile crossed the former Vice Chancellor's lips when it came to the topic of vacation.

    Decision on Project for Better Police Working Conditions

    25.04.2025 Friday included the presentation of a project regarding the Vienna police.

    Vignettes and Cash Robbed in Vienna Gas Station

    25.04.2025 At a gas station on Linzer Straße in Vienna, a robbery occurred on the night of Friday. Two masked individuals allegedly threatened an employee with a suspected firearm and coerced them into handing over cash.

    TV Legend Peter Rapp Passed Away at 81

    25.04.2025 Peter Rapp, one of the most influential personalities in Austrian television, has died at the age of 81.

    Heavy Labor: Ministry to Reassess

    25.04.2025 The planned inclusion of caregivers in the Heavy Labor Regulation continues to spark interest among related professional groups.

    WEGA Operation After Wild Brawl in Vienna-Ottakring

    25.04.2025 Thursday night, a brawl among several people was reported on Koppstraße in Vienna-Ottakring, prompting multiple patrol cars to rush to the location.

    56-Year-Old Dead After Work Accident in Tyrol

    25.04.2025 In a wood processing plant in Tyrol, a workplace accident resulting in a fatality occurred on Thursday.

    TV Legend Peter Rapp Passed Away at 81

    25.04.2025 Peter Rapp, one of the most influential personalities in Austrian television, has died at the age of 81.

    28-Year-Old Tried to Punch Policewoman in the Face in Vienna-Leopoldstadt

    25.04.2025 Because an apparently heavily intoxicated woman did not want to pay the fare, the police were called by a taxi driver to Heinestraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt on Thursday. When the authorities attempted to bring the 28-year-old to a police station, the suspect tried to hit an officer in the face.

    Girl Gang Caught After Robbery in Vienna-Döbling

    25.04.2025 In Vienna-Döbling, six girls committed a robbery. They were subsequently apprehended.

    Vignettes and Cash Robbed in Vienna Gas Station

    25.04.2025 At a gas station on Linzer Straße in Vienna, a robbery occurred on the night of Friday. Two masked individuals allegedly threatened an employee with a suspected firearm and coerced them into handing over cash.

    TV Legend Peter Rapp Passed Away at 81

    25.04.2025 Peter Rapp, one of the most influential personalities in Austrian television, has died at the age of 81.

    TV Legend Peter Rapp Passed Away at 81

    25.04.2025 Peter Rapp, one of the most influential personalities in Austrian television, has died at the age of 81.

    Picture Book performed at the Wiener Stadthalle

    25.04.2025 It is the accolade in the local pop scene: a performance in the Vienna Stadthalle. Just in time for the band's 20th anniversary, Bilderbuch has now been included in this illustrious circle.

    Fire in Waste Transfer Station in Zwettl: Defective Battery Cell Was the Cause

    25.04.2025 According to police information on Friday, a defective battery cell caused a warehouse fire at a waste transfer station the previous day in Zwettl.

    Vienna Election Campaign Reaches Finale on Friday

    25.04.2025 On Friday, the Vienna election campaign reaches its finale. After the Vienna FPÖ with top candidate Dominik Nepp concluded their campaign at Vienna's Stephansplatz on Thursday evening, the other parties are also mobilizing their electorate once more.

    The Program at the Spring Festival in Lainzer Tiergarten

    25.04.2025 For more than two decades, the Spring Festival in the Lainzer Tiergarten has been a fixed part of the event schedule of the city of Vienna. This Saturday, a diverse family program awaits the young and old guests once again.

    Over 200,000 Faithful Bid Farewell to Pope Francis

    25.04.2025 Around 250,000 faithful have bid farewell to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica since Wednesday, according to the Vatican. By the time the coffin was closed at 7:00 PM on Friday, more faithful than expected had come, according to the Holy See as reported by Kathpress.

    Deadly Shooting in Parking Lot in Wiener Neustadt: 20 Years in Prison

    25.04.2025 On Thursday, a 44-year-old was sentenced to 20 years in prison after fatal shots were fired at a 34-year-old in September 2023 in a parking lot in Wiener Neustadt.

    Vienna Election: Top Candidates Engaged in Heated Debate in Final "Elephant Round"

    25.04.2025 On Thursday evening, the top candidates for the Vienna election gathered for a final "Elephant Round" organized by ORF.

    Kickl Stopper

    25.04.2025 Guest Commentary by Johannes Huber. The Mayor of Vienna, Michael Ludwig, has the opportunity in Sunday's election to show that something can be countered against the Freedom Party.

    From "Merci Cherie" to "Wasted Love": An Austrian Song Contest Journey

    25.04.2025 Thanks to Conchita Wurst ("Rise Like A Phoenix" 2014) and Udo Jürgens ("Merci Cherie" 1966), Austria can look back on two victories at the Eurovision Song Contest to date.

    KTM reduces production again starting Monday

    24.04.2025 Starting Monday, KTM will once again reduce production for three months.

    Outrage After "Repopulation" Remark by National Council Member

    25.04.2025 A statement by National Council member Peter Wurm (FPÖ) caused outrage on Thursday.

    Traffic Before Vienna Election Topic in National Council

    24.04.2025 The Greens have continued their fight against expensive road construction projects just before the Vienna election.

    Vienna Election: FPÖ Appeals at Campaign Conclusion for a "Warning" to SPÖ

    24.04.2025 Three days before the Vienna election, the FPÖ's campaign finale took place at Stephansplatz.

    Terror Network Around Thwarted Swift Attacker: Man Arrested in Vienna

    24.04.2025 In connection with a terror network that is believed to have formed around the thwarted attacker at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna since late spring 2023, another arrest has been made.

    Economic Association Affair: Dismissal of the Tax Evasion Proceedings

    24.04.2025 The Feldkirch public prosecutor's office has dropped proceedings against several individuals in the Vorarlberg Economic Association affair on suspicion of tax evasion and embezzlement.

    26-Year-Old Dead After Work Accident in Upper Austria

    24.04.2025 In Upper Austria, a workplace accident resulting in a fatality occurred on Thursday.

    Conviction After Deposit Insurance Fraud

    24.04.2025 In a trial for deposit insurance fraud, there was a conviction, several diversions, and in three cases, a postponement.

    Attack in Mecca: Trial Against Lower Austrian Detained in Saudi Arabia

    24.04.2025 According to information from the daily newspaper "Kurier" (Thursday), charges have been filed on nine counts against the 20-year-old Lower Austrian Hasan E., who has been in custody in Saudi Arabia for over a year.

    Diversion in proceedings against Hinteregger

    24.04.2025 The trial against the footballer Martin Hinteregger for bodily harm, which was interrupted in February, will not continue.

    Josef Köberl swims across the Cook Strait in New Zealand as the first Austrian

    24.04.2025 The Austrian extreme swimmer Josef Köberl became the first Austrian to swim across the legendary Cook Strait on April 24, 2025 – one of the most dangerous and prestigious straits in the world.

    Violence and Stalking: No Outcome in Trial in Carinthia

    24.04.2025 Due to continued violence against his wife and stalking, after she had already fled to a women's shelter with her children, a Macedonian man (36) stood before the judge at the Klagenfurt Regional Court on Thursday.

    Focus Action in Vienna: 95 Reports Due to Serious Vehicle Defects

    24.04.2025 The City Police Command Vienna-Döbling conducted a traffic police focus operation from Wednesday to Thursday in cooperation with the State Vehicle Inspection Office (MA46).

    Man Tried to Snatch Weapon from Police Officer in Front of Parliament in Vienna

    24.04.2025 Attempting to snatch a service weapon from a police officer in front of the parliament in Vienna: This attempt is said to have been made by a man.

    Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn to Rely on District Heating in the Future

    24.04.2025 The Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna will be connected to the district heating system of Wien Energie.

    Youth Crime in Vienna: First Prison Sentence for 14-Year-Old "System Crasher"

    24.04.2025 A 14-year-old teenager from Vienna, who is said to have committed more than 100 alleged offenses before reaching the age of criminal responsibility, was convicted for the first time last week.

    Product Warning for This Children's Toy

    25.04.2025 The children's toy product "Little Storiz! 24m+ Vehicle Truck Tipper made of Wood" by GIFI is subject to a product warning.