Interior Minister Karner Arrives in Syria with German Counterpart Faeser
27.04.2025 Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) met with his Syrian counterpart Anas Khattab on Sunday. "It was a more intense and longer conversation than expected," said Karner.
Fire in Wiener Neustadt Commercial Operation Quickly Contained
27.04.2025 On 26.4.2025, a member of the FF Wr. Neustadt happened to drive past a commercial business where the owner of a company received a fire alert through his hazard detection system.
Out of the Asphalt: 30 New Trees for Linke Wienzeile
27.04.2025 Under the motto "Out of the Asphalt," the city's largest greening initiative to date is being energetically advanced. The three-stage Climate Fit Program, consisting of unsealing, greening, and cooling, is now once again reaching the Linke Wienzeile.
District Results for Vienna in the National Council Election 2024
27.04.2025 As previously predicted, the Viennese voted contrary to the Austrian trend in the National Council election 2024. Here you can find the election results from your district in Vienna in detail.
Tourists from Gulf States Flock to Austria
27.04.2025 The previous year saw an influx of people from the Gulf States. "Austria is one of the most popular travel destinations for Arab guests in Europe and hits the nerve of a growing, quality-conscious target group," reports Tourism Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP).
Vienna ÖVP Leader Mahrer Went to the Ballot Box with "Tailwind"
27.04.2025 Despite poor poll numbers, ÖVP top candidate Karl Mahrer looked positively at the result of the Vienna election on Sunday during the voting.
Pre-trial Detention Imposed on Suspected IS Terrorist After Arrest in Vienna
27.04.2025 The Regional Court for Criminal Matters Vienna has issued pre-trial detention against a 20-year-old suspected IS supporter and terror suspect. The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating him for terrorist association.
Fire with Two Dead Children in Gmünd: Search for Cause
27.04.2025 After the fire with two deceased boys in Gmünd on Saturday, the investigation into the cause has begun.
Knife Attack in Vienna-Favoriten: Police Arrest 20-Year-Old
27.04.2025 In Vienna-Favoriten, the police were able to arrest a 20-year-old after a knife attack.
Driver on Drugs Without License Fled from Police in Lower Austria
27.04.2025 In the district of Melk, a young car driver evaded a stop over the weekend. The chase finally ended in the district of St. Pölten.
Arrest after attempted car theft in Vienna-Brigittenau
27.04.2025 Officers from the Brigittenau City Police Command were notified of a car theft.
57-Year-Old Seriously Injures Neighbor in Vienna-Floridsdorf
27.04.2025 A 57-year-old man is alleged to have inflicted serious injuries on a neighbor in an apartment building last night.
LIVE - Vienna Election 2025: Result, Projection and Everything About Election Day
27.04.2025 Today, around 1.4 million eligible voters are casting their votes in the Vienna election 2025. We keep you updated with the day's events, the first projections, and the results on election day in the live ticker.
Arrests After Robbery in Vienna Prater
27.04.2025 For two teenagers, the handcuffs clicked after a robbery in the Vienna Prater.
Green Lead Candidate Pühringer Relaxed Before Election Night: "Have Shown Everything"
27.04.2025 The Green top candidate Judith Pühringer voted on Sunday in a school in Vienna-Hernals. She had "slept very well" and now saw the Viennese as being in charge.
Conflict Between Mother and Son Triggered Police Operation in Vienna-Favoriten
27.04.2025 On Saturday, police officers were called to an apartment in Vienna-Favoriten where a dispute between a mother and her son had been reported.
Ministry of the Interior Bombarded with Inquiries by FPÖ
27.04.2025 The Ministry of the Interior continues to struggle with a high number of parliamentary inquiries that need to be answered. According to the department, 100 inquiries were answered last Friday alone.
Vienna Election 2025 Could Bring Several Records
27.04.2025 The Vienna Election 2025 promises records for four parties: a possible doubling of votes for the FPÖ, a historically low result for the SPÖ, and a looming decline for the ÖVP, while a new record seems to be on the horizon for the NEOS.
KPÖ Lead Candidate Urbanic Believes in Entry into Vienna City Council
27.04.2025 During the election in Vienna-Favoriten on Sunday morning, KPÖ top candidate was optimistic that this Vienna election would overcome the hurdle for entering the municipal council.
"Good Feeling": Vienna FPÖ Leader Nepp Optimistic During Voting
27.04.2025 FPÖ top candidate Dominik Nepp approached the Vienna election on Sunday morning with a positive feeling. Accompanied by his wife and his dogs, he cast his vote in the Währing district.
80 Years of the Second Republic: State Ceremony in Vienna's Hofburg
27.04.2025 On Sunday, a state ceremony was held at the Vienna Hofburg to commemorate the re-establishment of the Republic of Austria exactly 80 years ago on Sunday.
Ludwig has voted - and calls on Viennese to vote again
27.04.2025 As the first top candidate of the Vienna election, Mayor Michael Ludwig cast his vote early Sunday morning in Vienna-Floridsdorf.
Voter Turnout Could Remain Low in Vienna Election 2025
27.04.2025 The big unknown in today's Vienna election is the level of voter turnout. In the last election five years ago, less than two-thirds of eligible voters cast their votes.
Numerous Believers Flock to the Tomb of Pope Francis
27.04.2025 After the burial of Pope Francis, believers visited his grave in Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome starting early Sunday. From 7:00 AM, pilgrims could visit the simple marble grave in a side aisle near the altar. By noon, 20,000 people had flocked to Francis' grave, according to authorities in Rome.Start for Green Transformation of Vienna's Favoritenstraße
27.04.2025 In Vienna-Favoriten, the comprehensive redesign of the Favoritenstraße pedestrian zone has begun.
Farewell to Pope Francis: The Funeral in Pictures
26.04.2025 On Saturday morning, the funeral ceremony for the late Pope Francis began at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.
Farewell to Pope Francis: The Funeral in Pictures
26.04.2025 On Saturday morning, the funeral ceremony for the late Pope Francis began at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.
Details of the Last Journey of Pope Francis Through Rome
26.04.2025 The last journey of Pope Francis to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore will be six kilometers. His body will be transported to the burial site near the main train station Termini after the mourning ceremony on Saturday. The streets in the center of Rome will be monitored by security forces.
Farewell to Pope Francis: The Funeral in Pictures
26.04.2025 On Saturday morning, the funeral ceremony for the late Pope Francis began at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican.
LIVE from the Pope's Funeral: Ceremony, Guests, and Procession in Rome
26.04.2025 On Saturday, Pope Francis will be laid to rest in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Before that, the funeral ceremonies will take place at St. Peter's Square and the funeral procession through Rome, with believers from all over the world expected. We will report live from the Pontiff's burial.
Over 200,000 Faithful Bid Farewell to Pope Francis
26.04.2025 According to the Vatican, around 250,000 faithful have bid farewell to Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica since Wednesday. 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.
LIVE from the Pope's Funeral: Ceremony, Guests, and Procession in Rome
26.04.2025 On Saturday, Pope Francis will be laid to rest in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Before that, the funeral ceremonies will take place at St. Peter's Square and the funeral procession through Rome, with believers from all over the world expected. We will report live from the burial of the Pontiff.
Vienna Election Campaign Reaches Finale on Friday
25.04.2025 The upcoming weekend brings the Vienna election, but there was some action beforehand.
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.
Government Leaders After the Death of Pope Francis in the Vatican
25.04.2025 "He was a very significant pope in many respects," said Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen about the deceased Francis.
Migration: National Council Established 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.
Taken Off Sale at Billa: Recall of This Product
26.04.2025 The product SENZATE NAIL POLISH REMOVER WITHOUT ACETONE 200ML from Grande Gloria Production S.A. is subject to a recall. Read here to find out which expiration dates and batch numbers are affected.
Government Leaders After the Death of Pope Francis in the Vatican
25.04.2025 "He was a very significant pope in many respects," said Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen about the deceased Francis.
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.