Knife-Wielding Man Wanted to Rob Vienna Wine Bar: Arrest
25.08.2025 Shortly after midnight on Monday, there was an attempted robbery at a wine bar in Vienna-Neubau. A 48-year-old man threatened an employee with a knife but was arrested by the police shortly thereafter.
Sevenfold Jackpot in Lotto Drawing on Wednesday
25.08.2025 For the seventh time in a row, there was no six-number winner in the lottery draw on Sunday. Next Wednesday, a sevenfold jackpot with 9.5 million euros is up for grabs.
SPÖ NÖ Wants School Start Allowance Back
25.08.2025 In Lower Austria, the local SPÖ wants to see a comeback of the school start allowance.
Excitement About Draft for Climate Protection Law
25.08.2025 The Climate Protection Act remains a controversial topic: The "Standard" reported on a draft law by Minister Norbert Totschnig, which contains hardly any concrete guidelines for sectors. The ministry stated that there is not yet a coordinated proposal from the coalition.
Phones Stolen at Nova Rock: Partially Suspended Sentence for 40-Year-Old
25.08.2025 Partially conditional imprisonment was handed down to a man who allegedly stole phones, wallets, and cash at this year's Nova Rock at the beginning of the week in Burgenland. The verdict was not final.
Summer Doesn't Give Up: Heat and Storms at the End of the Holidays
25.08.2025 August is ending quite turbulently in terms of weather: In the east of Austria, temperatures over 30 degrees are still possible, but widespread heavy showers and storms are expected.
Tourism: Slight Decline in Overnight Stays in Vienna
25.08.2025 This July did not reach the previous year's month in terms of overnight stays in Vienna. 1.78 million registered overnight stays represent a decrease of around 2 percent.
Excitement Over Draft for Climate Protection Act
25.08.2025 The Climate Protection Act remains a controversial topic: The "Standard" reported on a draft law by Minister Norbert Totschnig, which contains hardly any concrete guidelines for sectors. The ministry stated that there is not yet a coordinated proposal from the coalition.
Dangerous Scenes on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße: Man Rampaged with Iron Rod
25.08.2025 On the night of Saturday, the police had to arrest an aggressive 33-year-old who was wildly swinging an iron rod on Vienna's Mariahilfer Street.
New Timetable: Changes to Bus Lines in Vienna-Hietzing
5.09.2025 With the start of school, there are extensive changes to several bus lines in Hietzing: Wiener Linien is extending line 53A and restructuring lines 54A and 54B.Spiders in the Apartment: Why They Like to Live Behind Household Appliances
25.08.2025 Spiders find perfect hiding spots in many homes behind large household appliances, as the darkness, quiet, and humidity there provide ideal living conditions for them.
Cocaine and Marijuana Stashed in Vienna Apartment
25.08.2025 Cocaine, as well as marijuana, were stashed in a Vienna apartment. There was also a considerable amount of cash.
Fire in Mostviertel: 185 Firefighters Deployed
25.08.2025 A residential house fire in the Mostviertel kept the fire department busy on the night of Monday.
Biker in Vienna-Donaustadt traveling over 80 km/h too fast
25.08.2025 In Vienna-Donaustadt, a motorcyclist was traveling significantly too fast on Friday evening. He reached a top speed of 132 km/h in an area where 50 km/h is permitted.
Moose Emil Sets Course for Vienna - Police Appeal to the Public
25.08.2025 The moose Emil, recently spotted in the Weinviertel, is now roaming around the Vienna area. The police are urgently appealing to the public not to pursue the animal in order to avoid dangerous situations.
Robbery in Apartment in the 15th District of Vienna
25.08.2025 In the 15th district of Vienna, Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, a robbery occurred over the weekend. The scene of the incident was an apartment.
Accident with Motorcycle in Lower Austria: Duo from Vienna Seriously Injured
25.08.2025 In Lower Austria, a biker and his passenger were seriously injured over the weekend.
Two Robberies in a Short Time in Vienna-Favoriten
25.08.2025 In Vienna-Favoriten, there were two robberies on Saturday. A tobacconist and a grocery store were affected.
Austria recorded 1,582 asylum applications in July
25.08.2025 Austria recorded 1,582 asylum applications in the previous month. In total, there have been more than 10,000 this year.
Austria comes up short against Hartberg again
25.08.2025 Vienna Austria remains winless in the football Bundesliga. The Violets had to endure a 1:3 defeat against TSV Hartberg and are now second to last in the standings.
Wurmbrand puts Rapid on the road to victory at WAC
25.08.2025 Rapid Wien remains unbeaten in the Football Bundesliga. The record champion prevailed against WAC with two goals from Nikolaus Wurmbrand, winning 2:1 and thus retaining second place in the standings.
Tram World Championship in Vienna: "Want to Show What We're Made Of"
26.08.2025 Vienna is entering the Tram World Championship in September with Elisabeth Urbanitsch and Florijan Isaku. "We are representing not only the Wiener Linien, but the entire city and actually all of Austria," said Isaku in a statement from the transport company on Saturday.
Number of Care Allowance Recipients on the Rise
25.08.2025 502,304 eligible claimants in July represented an increase of 10,692 people compared to the same month last year.Avoid Cost Traps: How to Pay Safely on Vacation
24.08.2025 In everyday life, it's a given, but abroad it often comes with pitfalls: Paying with card, smartphone, or cash. The ÖAMTC provides tips for safe and cost-effective payments abroad.These Are the Local Ice Cream Trends 2025
24.08.2025 The online supermarket Gurkerl has examined its customers' orders this summer and reveals the ice cream trends for 2025 in Austria.
E-biker seriously injured - Helicopter deployment in Upper Austria
23.08.2025 In Upper Austria, an e-biker was seriously injured. A rescue helicopter was deployed.
Driver of Tanker Fire Truck Injured in Styria
23.08.2025 In Styria, the driver of a tank fire truck was injured. He was taken to the hospital.
Outlook for Austria: Moody's Made a Change
23.08.2025 The rating agency Moody's has downgraded Austria's outlook from "stable" to "negative," according to Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) on Saturday via Bluesky.
Water Skier in Upper Austria Seriously Injured
23.08.2025 In Upper Austria, a water skier was seriously injured on Friday. An emergency medical helicopter was deployed.
Resistance to Heat Protection Regulation Remains Limited
23.08.2025 The review phase of the heat protection regulation by the Ministry of Social Affairs has ended. Out of a total of 23 submitted statements, five were of a critical nature, the authority announced.
Car Driver Collided with Tree in Baden District
23.08.2025 In Pfaffstätten (Baden district), a car driver went off the road on Friday and collided with a tree.
Sunday Opening in Vienna Retail a Topic Again
23.08.2025 Vienna's Chamber of Commerce President Walter Ruck would like to see Sunday opening in Vienna's retail sector.
Opportunity Made Thieves in the 20th District
23.08.2025 In the 20th district of Vienna, there was an opportunity for thieves this week.
Girlfriend Surprised with Man in Bedroom: Attack in Vienna-Liesing
23.08.2025 After surprising his girlfriend (45) with another man in the bedroom, a 24-year-old man in Vienna-Liesing went after the alleged rival on Friday. He is said to have hit the 43-year-old and threatened him with a knife and a blank-firing gun, according to the police on Saturday.
Dead Woman in Leoben: Pre-Trial Detention for Partner
23.08.2025 After the authorities came across an unresponsive woman in Leoben this week, the deceased woman's partner has been placed in pre-trial detention.
Burglar Surprised in the 21st District
23.08.2025 In the 21st district of Vienna, a burglar was surprised by a couple this week.
Failed Robbery at Vienna Tobacco Shop
23.08.2025 In the 12th district of Vienna, a robbery at a tobacco shop failed last Wednesday.
Biker in Vienna did not stop for police, sped away at up to 190 km/h
23.08.2025 In Vienna, according to the police, a motorcyclist was traveling too fast on the night of Saturday.
Injured After Collision of Car with Train in Waldviertel
23.08.2025 In the Waldviertel, a car collided with a train. A 49-year-old was injured.
Major Fire in Tyrol Extinguished and Without Injuries
23.08.2025 A major fire broke out at a recycling plant in Tyrol on Friday. Fortunately, there were no injuries.Huge Price Differences in School Supplies
23.08.2025Fed Chief Powell Opens Door for Interest Rate Cut in the USA
22.08.2025 The Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, has hinted at the possibility of an interest rate cut in September.
Ex-National Council President Heinrich Neisser is dead
22.08.2025 The former Second President of the National Council, Heinrich Neisser, has passed away.
Rapid Vienna vs WAC in the Duel of the European Cup Fighters
22.08.2025 Both WAC and Rapid Vienna are still fighting for a spot in the group stage of the Conference League. On Sunday, the Austrian European Cup fighters will face each other in a direct duel.
Vienna Austria wants to get out of the crisis against Hartberg
22.08.2025 Vienna Austria is aiming for success against TSV Hartberg on Sunday after a poor start to the season, but will have to do so without the departed Dominik Fitz.
NEOS brake: Pensions should increase below inflation
22.08.2025 The NEOS advocate for a pension adjustment in 2026 below the inflation rate – for reasons of budget discipline and social targeting.Woman in Vienna-Simmering Injured by Ex-Partner
22.08.2025 Because he noticed loud screaming from an apartment in Vienna-Simmering, a neighbor alerted the authorities this week.
ORF Parts Ways with Editor After Anti-Semitism Scandal
22.08.2025 The ORF and editor Robert Gordon have agreed to terminate the service contract after a Facebook post earlier this week triggered accusations of anti-Semitism. This was announced in a joint statement on Friday.
Rapid Vienna: "Are Very Happy with the Squad"
22.08.2025 Rapid Vienna's Sporting Director Markus Katzer on the summer transfers, the squad of the football record champion, and Martin Ndzie.