53-Year-Old Fatally Injured While Skiing in Styria
11.03.2025 In Styria, a 53-year-old skier was fatally injured after leaving the secured slope in Michaelerberg-Pruggern and falling in open terrain.
Roof Truss Fire in Former Factory in Gumpoldskirchen
11.03.2025
On Monday evening, a fire broke out in the roof structure of a former factory in Gumpoldskirchen, resulting in the deployment of 130 firefighters from six brigades.
"Waltz into Space": Vienna Symphony Orchestra Sends the Blue Danube Waltz into Space
11.03.2025 For the first time, the Blue Danube Waltz will be deliberately sent into space. A correction of a "cosmic error," as Vienna Tourism Director Norbert Kettner calls it.
Steiermark Spring 2025: More Culinary Delights and a Longer Festival at Vienna's City Hall Square
26.03.2025 The Styrian Spring at Vienna's Rathausplatz will open its doors this year on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. This extends Styria's largest tourism festival in Vienna to 4.5 days. Around 150,000 guests from Vienna are expected.
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All Clear: Pope Francis No Longer in Life-Threatening Condition
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10.03.2025
Pope Francis is no longer in immediate danger of life after a bilateral pneumonia, but still requires treatment in the hospital.
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Rehabilitation Plan of Insolvent Chocolate Manufacturer Hauswirth Accepted
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10.03.2025
The restructuring plan of the insolvent chocolate manufacturer Franz Hauswirth Ges.m.b.H. from Kittsee was accepted by the creditors. They will receive a quota of 20 percent on their claims amounting to around 10 million euros. The Lower Austrian company Landgarten is set to take over Hauswirth.
Missing Allergen Labeling: Metro Recalls Salt Sticks
10.03.2025
The retail chain Metro is recalling pretzel sticks from Ankerbrot GmbH because a missing label could be dangerous for milk allergy sufferers.
Return but not NEOS Top Candidate for Vienna Election
10.03.2025 Christoph Wiederkehr will not be running as the NEOS top candidate in this year's Vienna election after all.
Italian Easter at the Exclusive Sicilian Easter Brunch at the Ritz-Carlton Vienna
10.03.2025 Would you like a little more for Easter? Then perhaps the Easter Brunch at Pastamara – Bar con Cucina in Vienna is just right. The focus of the Sicilian Easter Brunch is on enjoyment, tradition, and culinary craftsmanship.
Where the Municipal Council Election in Lower Austria Will Be Repeated
10.03.2025
The Lower Austrian municipal council election 2025 is history - almost. Four municipalities are opting out.
Mobile Phone Ban in Schools is Set - With Exceptions
10.03.2025
Education Minister Wiederkehr imposes a general mobile phone ban for the first eight school grades. However, the school community can establish exceptions.
Illegal Waste Collection: City of St. Pölten Filed a Complaint
10.03.2025 On Monday, the magistrate of the city of St. Pölten filed a report on suspicion of illegal behavior in the context of waste collection.
With These Balcony Rules, Avoid Stress with the Landlord
10.03.2025 It is getting warmer, and the desire to spend sunny afternoons on "balcony holidays" is increasing. However, before tenants are gripped by the urge to redecorate, they should find out what is actually allowed.
Return but not NEOS Top Candidate for Vienna Election
10.03.2025 Christoph Wiederkehr will not be running as the NEOS top candidate in this year's Vienna election after all.
Restructuring Plan of Insolvent Chocolate Manufacturer Hauswirth Accepted
10.03.2025 The restructuring plan of the insolvent chocolate manufacturer Franz Hauswirth Ges.m.b.H. from Kittsee was accepted by the creditors. They will receive a quota of 20 percent on their claims amounting to around 10 million euros. The Lower Austrian company Landgarten is now set to take over Hauswirth.
Majority for "Binding Rules" in the Forest
10.03.2025
People in this country value forests as recreational spaces. However, a majority feel that more and more people are flocking there and the "leisure pressure" is increasing, according to a survey by Foresight for the Austrian Federal Forests (ÖBf) on the occasion of their 100th anniversary.
Social Media Posts Help: Viennese Researchers Confirm Positive Effect on Suicidal Thoughts
10.03.2025
Viennese researchers have now confirmed the so-called Papageno effect in social media posts. The study by the University of Vienna shows that posts about crisis management reduce suicidal thoughts in vulnerable individuals and increase their willingness to seek help.
Serial Thief Caught by Police at Vienna Central Station
10.03.2025
A 44-year-old man was arrested at Vienna Central Station on suspicion of multiple thefts after police discovered burglary tools, stolen identification documents, and numerous construction machines in his possession.
Brutal Robbery in Vienna-Mariahilf: 19-Year-Old Found Bleeding on Sidewalk
17.03.2025 The police are searching for an as yet unknown man who stabbed and robbed a 19-year-old in Vienna-Mariahilf at the beginning of February.
Vienna Easter Markets 2025: Opening Hours and Program
11.03.2025 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.
Easter in the Vienna Hirschstetten Flower Gardens: Children's Program & Floral Splendor
10.03.2025 The Vienna City Gardens also invite you in 2025 to the traditional Easter celebrations in the Hirschstetten Flower Gardens.
Sweden Sends Sauna Fun Song to Eurovision Song Contest 2025
10.03.2025
The ESC showcase country Sweden is sending the fun band KAJ to the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel this year.
Pain Therapy Covered by Insurance: New Center Opens in Vienna-Meidling
10.03.2025 On Monday, the first publicly funded pain center in Austria was opened in Vienna, operated by the health insurance fund ÖGK in collaboration with several insurance institutions at the AUVA Trauma Center Vienna-Meidling. The goal is to improve the care of up to 1.8 million people with chronic pain.
NÖ: Viennese Driver Sped Through 70 km/h Zone at 128 km/h
10.03.2025 A car driver was recorded on Monday on the Mattersburg Expressway (S4) at the Wiener Neustadt-Ost exit driving at 128 km/h in a 70 km/h zone.
Police Dog "Edraque" Sniffed Out Burglar at Vienna Construction Site
10.03.2025 In Vienna-Landstraße, a suspect was tracked down by police service dog "Edraque" on the night of Sunday.
Serial Thief Caught by Police at Vienna Central Station
10.03.2025
A 44-year-old man was arrested at Vienna Central Station on suspicion of multiple thefts after police discovered burglary tools, stolen identification documents, and numerous construction machines in his possession.
25-Year-Old Threatened Park Visitors in Vienna-Leopoldstadt with Knife: Arrest
10.03.2025 Officers from the Brigittenau City Police Command were dispatched due to a report of a man allegedly threatening and harassing passersby with a knife in a park in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Court Decision Could Delay Construction of the Lobau Tunnel
10.03.2025 The controversial Lobau Tunnel, as part of the S1 section Schwechat–Süßenbrunn, remains a legal ongoing issue. The Federal Administrative Court is now submitting questions regarding the water rights situation to the ECJ.
Teenager Injured Police Officer in Vienna-Landstraße
10.03.2025 In Vienna-Landstraße, police officers were injured on Sunday after being called to an apartment in a multi-family house due to an unconscious man.
Disruption Crippled Platform X Worldwide
10.03.2025
On Monday, a disruption briefly led to a worldwide outage of the short messaging service X.
"VIE Space Hub": Space Cluster at Vienna Airport is Expanding
10.03.2025 The space cluster in the AirportCity at Vienna Airport in Schwechat (Bruck an der Leitha district) continues to grow.
New Perspectives: City Responds to Closure of Senior Residence Vienna-Tivoli
10.03.2025 The closure of the Kursana care home Vienna-Tivoli has prompted a swift response from the city of Vienna. Affected residents and employees are receiving support and prospects, while existing facilities are being modernized, as reported by ORF.
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Precipitation Levels in Austria Dramatically Low
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10.03.2025
The amount of precipitation in Austria is currently 54 percent below average. Klaus Haslinger from Geosphere Austria describes the ongoing drought as remarkable. Without heavier rainfall in the next three to four weeks, vegetation could be affected.
Wifo Expects Longer Recession for Austria's Economy
10.03.2025
Austria's economy remains in recession, with a contraction of 1.2 percent in economic output last year following a decline of 1 percent in 2023. Particularly, industrial production continued to decrease, as the Wifo report shows. Expectations are cautious, while the construction industry, tourism, and trade are performing better.
Wildfire Danger in Lower Austria: Police Sound Alarm Due to Illegal Campfires
10.03.2025 The situation regarding the risk of forest fires in Lower Austria is escalating. Nevertheless, partially extinguished fire pits were discovered in both Payerbach and the Höllental. The police are urgently warning about the danger of such illegal campfires at this time.
Suitcase Corpse in Vienna-Favoriten: 28-Year-Old Remains Silent, Pre-Trial Detention Imposed
10.03.2025 In the case of the suitcase corpse discovered in Vienna-Favoriten, the court has now imposed pre-trial detention on the 28-year-old suspect due to the risk of committing the offense.
Meinl-Reisinger Travels to Ukraine: Meeting with Counterpart Sybiha
10.03.2025 On Friday, Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS) will visit Ukraine. Her spokesperson confirmed this to the APA on Monday.
After Escalation Before Match Start: Rapid Vienna Condemns "Any Form of Violence"
10.03.2025 After the riots by Rapid fans that almost prevented the Bundesliga match in Hartberg, SK Rapid expressed regret and clearly distanced itself from violence. In the violent riots, where police officers were pelted with objects and shot at with pyrotechnics, there were eleven injuries and four arrests.
ORF Defends Invitation of Measures Opponent Rutter to Corona Discussion
10.03.2025 ORF Lower Austria is organizing a discussion on March 13 in Zwettl on the topic "Facts and Errors" of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to experts, the controversial opponent of measures, Martin Rutter, will also participate.
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Grants for Electricity Costs: Who Can Now Apply for 100 Euros
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10.03.2025
Good news for households in Vienna and Wels: In March, new electricity cost subsidies of 100 euros each will be paid out. These measures are intended to relieve citizens in light of rising inflation and high energy costs.
TierQuarTier Vienna Takes Care of Stray Cats: How You Can Help
11.03.2025
The TierQuarTier Vienna has been officially entrusted with the implementation of the stray cat project by the city of Vienna.
Breakfast (Almost) in Bed: Delivery Service Padero Launches in Vienna
11.03.2025
The breakfast delivery service Padero now delivers fresh baked goods and breakfast ingredients directly to the doorstep in several districts of Vienna. Quality, regionality, and sustainability are emphasized: The baked goods for the breakfast box come from Vienna-Meidling.
No End to the Flu Wave in Sight Yet
10.03.2025
The influenza cases in Austria remain at a high level. Experts speak of an extended plateau phase, with ongoing infection activity expected.
Housing Package: Greens Accuse Vienna of "Snail's Pace"
10.03.2025
The Vienna Greens are sharply criticizing the city government because Vienna is only now drawing funds from the federal housing package.
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Lotto Jackpot: 1.7 Million Euros Await in the Pot on Wednesday
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10.03.2025
While there were no winners in the lottery draw on Sunday, the Joker jackpot was hit twice in Vienna.
Young Speedster Traveling at 151 km/h: Police Confiscate Seventh Car in Upper Austria
10.03.2025 A 21-year-old probationary license holder from the Eferding district was stopped in the Wels area because he was traveling at 151 km/h in a 70 km/h zone. This is already the seventh speeding car confiscated this year in Upper Austria.
With and Without Alcohol: Aperitivo Spring 2025 Returns to Vienna's Volksgarten Club
10.03.2025 LIQUID MARKET invites you to the third Aperitivo Spring at the legendary Club Volksgarten to discover the latest and lightest trends with lovers of aperitif culture, bar culture experts, and connoisseurs on March 25 and 26, 2025, in Vienna.
Save Up to 200 Euros: The Big School Bag Check on willhaben
10.03.2025 With the registration for the school year 2025/26, many families begin the search for the right school bag.
Burgenland: Tour Bus with Defective Steering Taken Out of Service
10.03.2025 A tour bus that could no longer drive straight due to a steering defect was stopped at the Nickelsdorf border crossing in the Neusiedl am See district over the weekend.
Wifo Expects Longer Recession for Austria's Economy
10.03.2025
Austria's economy remains in recession, with a contraction of 1.2 percent in economic output last year following a decline of 1 percent in 2023. Particularly, industrial production continued to decrease, as the Wifo report shows. Expectations are cautious, while the construction industry, tourism, and trade are performing better.
Firefighting Efforts in the Rax-Schneeberg Area Continue
10.03.2025 A forest fire that broke out on Saturday near Schwarzau im Gebirge in the Rax-Schneeberg area in the Neunkirchen district kept the fire department busy on Monday as well.
Lenny Kravitz with Acclaimed Stop of the "Blue Electric Light" Tour at the Vienna Stadthalle
10.03.2025 On Sunday evening, Lenny Kravitz filled the Vienna Stadthalle with an energetic mix of love and rock 'n' roll.
Strike at Numerous German Airports Has Begun
10.03.2025
In Germany, warning strikes began at 13 airports on Monday. Air traffic in Austria is also affected.
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Nordic Ski World Championships 2031: Time is Running Out for Ramsau
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10.03.2025
The application from Ramsau for the Nordic Ski World Championships 2031 is running out of time. Alois Stadlober from WSV Ramsau is waiting for financial commitments due to the new governments in Styria and at the federal level.
Volunteer Fire Departments Fought Bungalow Fire in Bruck an der Leitha
10.03.2025
On Sunday, the volunteer fire brigades of Hennersdorf, Leopoldsdorf, Maria Lanzendorf, and Lanzendorf were called to a fire in Leopoldsdorf in the district of Bruck an der Leitha at 2:42 AM.
