Abused Twelve-Year-Old in Vienna: Ex-Boyfriend Charged
6.03.2025
The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has charged the ex-boyfriend of a girl who was allegedly abused by several teenagers in Vienna-Favoriten between February and June 2023.
Ukraine: Extension of Health Insurance Regulation Implemented
6.03.2025
The new Minister of Social Affairs, Korinna Schumann (SPÖ), has extended a regulation that allows all displaced persons from Ukraine access to health insurance. Accordingly, people who are neither employed nor receiving basic security will continue to receive benefits from the health insurance fund.
Due to Risk of Electric Shock: Woolworth Recalls Table Fan
6.03.2025 The retail company Woolworth is recalling a table fan due to serious safety defects that pose a significant risk of electric shock. The company urges customers to return the product to the stores immediately.
Rent Price Stop: "Building Brake for Affordable Housing"
6.03.2025
The planned partial rent freeze by the traffic light coalition is, in the eyes of the Association of Non-Profit Housing Associations (GBV), a "construction brake for affordable housing".
Greens Warn Against Budget Plans: "More Dirt in the Air, Less Money in the Wallet"
6.03.2025
The Greens go on the offensive in opposition: Party leader Werner Kogler warns of a "wrecking ball" for social and ecological achievements due to the new budget plans. He particularly criticizes cuts in climate protection and the elimination of the climate bonus.
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Academic Ball 2025 Causes Bans and Restricted Areas at Vienna's Heldenplatz
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7.03.2025
On the occasion of the Freedom Party's "Academics Ball" in the Vienna Hofburg, the Heldenplatz will once again become a restricted area on Friday from 5:00 PM. Read all the details here.
Pedestrian Defended Themselves with Three Shots Against Beating Attacks in Front of Vienna Subway Station
6.03.2025 On Wednesday afternoon, the Vienna police were alerted after several shots were fired in front of the Vienna U-Bahn station Alaudagasse.
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Passerby Defended Themselves with Three Shots Against Beating Attacks in Vienna Subway Station
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6.03.2025
On Wednesday afternoon, the Vienna police were alerted after several shots were fired at the Vienna subway station "Alaudagasse".
Solidarity and Togetherness at the Vienna City Hall during the Refugee Ball 2025
6.03.2025 On April 5th, the Integration House will host the 31st Refugee Ball at the Vienna City Hall. A colorful music program, solidarity, and the awarding of the Willi Resetarits Prize send a clear message for humanity and social integration.
Holzleitner Before Women's Day: "Yes, I Am a Feminist"
6.03.2025 At a media event ahead of International Women's Day, the new Minister for Women, Eva-Maria Holzleitner (SPÖ), described herself as a feminist.
EU Summit: Babler Calls for Solidarity with Ukraine
6.03.2025 On Thursday, Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) commented in Brussels: "We are currently in a truly crisis-ridden situation"
SPÖ Finance Minister Marterbauer Wants to Make Energy Companies Pay
6.03.2025 A draft by the new Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) includes, in addition to the extension of the energy crisis contribution agreed upon in the coalition program of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS, an extra tax for energy companies.
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Significantly More TBE Patients in Hospital in 2024
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6.03.2025
Last year, the number of people who had to be treated in the hospital due to early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE) increased significantly. While there were 104 cases in 2023, the number rose to 158 hospitalized in 2024, as reported by the Austrian Association of Vaccine Manufacturers. During the pandemic years 2022 and 2020, there were even more hospital stays following tick bites, presumably due to increased outdoor activities, as indicated by the current Virus Epidemiological Information (VEI) from the Center for Virology at the Medical University of Vienna.
Drug Deal in Vienna-Rudolfsheim Uncovered: 41-Year-Old Arrested
6.03.2025 A 41-year-old suspect was arrested after handing over narcotics to a buyer in exchange for cash on Wednesday.
Robbery Attempt with Knife: Vienna Police Stop Youth Trio
6.03.2025 On Wednesday evening, there was an attempted armed robbery with a knife in downtown Vienna.
Attempted Bank Robbery in Vienna-Döbling: Perpetrators Fled Without Money
6.03.2025 On Wednesday morning, the Vienna police were alerted due to a bank robbery in Vienna-Döbling.
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Medical Association Recognizes Urgent Need for Action
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6.03.2025
The Medical Association (ÖAK) generally welcomes the turquoise-red-pink government program. The weaknesses of the healthcare system are "identified" in it, according to President Johannes Steinhart. The problem outline also largely aligns with that of the chamber. However, at a press conference on Thursday, they pointed out the urgent need for action.
Demonstrations on the Weekend Cause Traffic Jams and Closures in Vienna
6.03.2025
Drivers in Vienna should expect significant traffic disruptions on Friday, March 7, and Saturday, March 8. The ÖAMTC warns of traffic jams and temporary road closures, particularly in the Vienna city center and the 9th district.
Annual Inventory: Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn Has Counted Again
6.03.2025
The annual inventory of animals has taken place at Schönbrunn Zoo. A total of 6,043 individuals from 518 species and domestic breeds were recorded. From mammals to fish to invertebrates – each species is precisely documented.
Increasing Demand for Computing Power: Too Few IT Specialists and Data Centers in Vienna
6.03.2025 The Information and Consulting division of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce points to a significantly growing demand for data centers. These centers are responsible for storing, processing, and distributing large amounts of data. They are considered the digital backbone of many sectors - from industry to healthcare to public administration. The computing power they provide can indeed be considered a currency, said division chairman Martin Heimhilcher on Thursday. There is a shortage of resources in Vienna.
Gender Pay Gap Between 2011 and 2023 Shrunk
6.03.2025 In 2023, women earned on average 13.9 percent less than men, as calculated by the economic research institute Wifo in a Research Brief. In 2011, this unadjusted gender pay gap was still at 19.6 percent.
40th Anniversary: "Rock am Ring" Sold Out Months in Advance
6.03.2025 The 40th anniversary festival "Rock am Ring" at the Nürburgring is already sold out three months before it begins, with 90,000 tickets sold, while the parallel "Rock im Park" in Nuremberg impresses with 70,000 tickets sold so far.
Hollywood Star Jesse Eisenberg is Now a Polish Citizen
6.03.2025
Jesse Eisenberg has been granted Polish citizenship. Poland's President Andrzej Duda presented the actor with the citizenship during a ceremony in New York, reported the Polish radio station "Radio Rampa" in New York. Eisenberg called this at the event "a unique honor." The 41-year-old actor holds both Polish and U.S. citizenship.
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Viennese and Vorarlbergers Crack Lotto Jackpot
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6.03.2025
On Wednesday, the lottery jackpot was hit. However, for the Joker, there will be a jackpot of around 400,000 euros next Sunday.
Handwashing: The Optimal Temperature and Duration for Hygienically Clean Hands
6.03.2025
How long and at what temperature should one actually wash their hands to optimally rid them of bacteria and viruses? This has now been discovered by Viennese hygiene experts through an experiment.
NÖ: Speeder Raced Through Local Area at 125 km/h
6.03.2025 In Lower Austria, a car driver was traveling at 125 km/h in a local area on Wednesday.
Viennese (85) Dies in E-Bike Accident in Vösendorf
6.03.2025 An 85-year-old e-bike rider died on Wednesday after a collision with a car in Vösendorf.
SPÖ Finance Minister Marterbauer Wants to Make Energy Companies Pay
6.03.2025 A draft by the new Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) includes, in addition to the extension of the energy crisis contribution agreed upon in the coalition program of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS, an extra tax for energy companies.
Internet Fraud in Hagenbrunn: Almost 300,000 Euros Transferred to Criminals
6.03.2025 The municipality of Hagenbrunn in the district of Korneuburg fell victim to an internet fraud, in which almost 300,000 euros were transferred to criminals to an Italian account as part of a construction project. The Korneuburg public prosecutor's office is investigating.
13-Year-Old Was Driving with Someone Else's Car in Upper Austria
6.03.2025
On the night of Thursday, according to the police, a 13-year-old known to the authorities was stopped in Linz with a stolen car.
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Tax Hammer: What Will Now Become Even More Expensive for All of Us
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6.03.2025
The new government consisting of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS has decided on extensive tax changes that will come into effect as early as April. The measures, which aim to contribute to the reduction of the budget deficit of 6.4 billion euros, include various tax increases and the elimination of previous benefits.
New Book: First Lady Doris Schmidauer on Kreisky, AI, and Feminism in the Hofburg
6.03.2025 With "Land der Töchter zukunftsreich" (Land of Daughters Rich in Future), Doris Schmidauer presents a book about women, power, and societal challenges. She reflects on her own role as First Lady, puts women's political issues on the agenda, and introduces inspiring women.ATM Blown Up in Graz: Search for Perpetrators
6.03.2025 In Graz-Eggenberg, an ATM was blown up on the night of Thursday. The perpetrators are on the run, the police are searching and evaluating video recordings.
"Not-Yet-Chancellor" Kickl Criticized Government at Political Ash Wednesday
6.03.2025 FPÖ-Chef Herbert Kickl nutzte den politischen Aschermittwoch in Ried für scharfe Angriffe auf die neue Regierung.
If at All: Men and Women Only Equal in 152 Years
6.03.2025
According to a report by the aid organization CARE, it could take another 152 years to achieve economic equality between men and women. Technological advances and gender-specific barriers particularly disadvantage women.
Vienna Election 2025: New Record of Non-Eligible Voters in Municipal Council Election
6.03.2025
A special analysis by Statistics Austria, provided to SOS Mitmensch, shows a new record high of people without voting rights in Vienna.
Accident Drama: 16-Year-Old Moped Rider Dies in Styria
6.03.2025 A 16-year-old moped rider was killed in a traffic accident in Judenburg on Wednesday.
"Wasted Love": This is Austria's ESC Song 2025
6.03.2025 About 10 weeks before the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, the red-white-red entry "Wasted Love" was heard for the first time on Thursday. Austria's representative JJ describes it as a "pop opera".
European Researchers Call for Swift Action Against Climate Change
6.03.2025
The consequences of climate change, such as rising greenhouse gas emissions, increasing temperatures, resource waste, species extinction, and economic damage, demonstrate a "systemic failure," criticize European researchers, calling for swift action from policymakers.
Sea Ice Coverage Dramatically Decreased
6.03.2025
At the beginning of February, the extent of sea ice worldwide fell to the lowest level since records began in 1979. According to the climate change service of the EU's Copernicus program, the ice remained below the previous daily negative record of February 2023 for the entire rest of the month.
Translate the following article text into English, retaining the HTML tags: World Meteorological Organization Warns of Decline in Freshwater Supplies
6.03.2025 According to a UN report from 2023, rivers around the world have reached their lowest water levels in at least 30 years. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), based in Geneva, reported that water levels over the past five years have been significantly below the long-term average.
Collective Agreement Negotiations: Agreement with Bus Drivers
6.03.2025
The fifth round of negotiations on bus drivers' salaries led to an agreement between the union and the employers.
Total Lunar Eclipse and Partial Solar Eclipse in March 2025
6.03.2025 In March, there are two astronomical spectacles to see: A total lunar eclipse and a partial solar eclipse.
Gender Pay Gap in Austria: Women Earn 18% Less Gross Per Hour
5.03.2025
In the private sector, the wage differences between women and men in Austria have decreased to 18.3 percent in recent years.
Political Ash Wednesday of the SPÖ: "It's so black in the Ministry of the Interior"
5.03.2025
Wednesday brought the political Ash Wednesday of the Styrian SPÖ. Among other things, it involved a flashlight for Jörg Leichtfried.
Number of Right-Wing Extremist Crimes in Austria Explodes
5.03.2025 The number of right-wing extremist acts has increased by almost a quarter, according to a request from the SPÖ to the Ministry of the Interior. The number of weapon finds has also risen dramatically.
LIVE: FPÖ Launches a Broadside at the Political Ash Wednesday
5.03.2025 In Upper Austria, the FPÖ's Political Ash Wednesday will take place again on Thursday - available to watch from 7:00 PM in the live stream on VIENNA.at.
Defenseless Girls Abused in Bischofshofen: More Verdicts Delivered
5.03.2025 In the trial against eight youths and young men who allegedly severely sexually abused two heavily intoxicated girls on December 25, 2023, in Bischofshofen (Pongau), the last two verdicts were delivered on Wednesday at the Salzburg Regional Court.
First Returned Stork Reported in Rust
5.03.2025 Earlier than last year, the first returning stork has arrived in Rust, Burgenland.
Rent Price Freeze and Bank Levy: Government Implements Initial Measures
5.03.2025
The first cabinet meeting of the new federal government decided on a series of measures for budget consolidation on Wednesday.
Innsbruck: Half-Naked Man Runs on Runway in Front of Departing Plane
5.03.2025 An unusual incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at Innsbruck Airport: A man with a bare torso ran onto the airfield while a plane was taxiing for takeoff. Security forces stopped him, and the police temporarily detained him.
75-Year-Old Injured in Fire in Amstetten District
5.03.2025 On Wednesday, a 75-year-old was injured in a fire in the Amstetten district and was flown to the hospital.
Imprisonment After Stabbing Against Partner in Vienna-Simmering
5.03.2025
After stabbing her partner in Vienna-Simmering, a woman was sentenced to two and a half years of unconditional imprisonment on Tuesday.
Premiere for New Chancellor Stocker in Parliament
5.03.2025
On Wednesday, Christian Stocker (ÖVP) made his first parliamentary appearance as Federal Chancellor.
A Piece of Latin America in Vienna: Event Week at Gleis//Garten with Art and Cuisine
5.03.2025 Tacos, tequila, and dance lessons are just a taste of the upcoming event week at the Vienna Gleis//Garten. The food market in Vienna-Meidling, in collaboration with the Austrian Latin America Institute and the restaurateurs of Mixtura Latina, is hosting a series of programs from March 10 to 16.
Imprisonment After Stabbing Partner in Vienna-Simmering
5.03.2025
After stabbing her partner in Vienna-Simmering, a woman was sentenced to two and a half years of unconditional imprisonment on Tuesday.
