Continue Waiting for Schönborn's Successor
4.03.2025 The decision on the successor to Cardinal Christoph Schönborn as Archbishop of Vienna is likely to be further delayed. Currently, there are no signs that the seriously ill Pope Francis will soon appoint a successor, as learned by the APA from church circles.
Diplomacy Remains Male-Dominated: Only a Few Female Foreign Ministers Worldwide
4.03.2025 With Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS), Austria has a female foreign minister for the fourth time. Nevertheless, women at the helm of foreign policy remain rare internationally.
Experts Warn: More Than Half of the World's Population Soon Overweight
4.03.2025 The global number of overweight and obese people is rapidly increasing. By the year 2050, approximately 60 percent of adults and about one-third of young people are expected to be overweight or obese.
Unemployment Increased in February
3.03.2025
An increase in unemployment was brought by this year's February.
Unemployment Rose in February
3.03.2025
An increase in unemployment was brought by this year's February.
Car Speeds into Crowd in Mannheim: Police in Major Operation
3.03.2025 Once again, a car has plowed into a crowd of people in a major German city.
Drunk Driver Crashed Small Truck into Plague Column on Vienna's Graben
3.03.2025
On Monday evening, a delivery van crashed into the Plague Column at the Graben in Vienna's Inner City.
IS Supporter from Vienna Detained After Return
3.03.2025
About Evelyn T., a former supporter of the radical Islamist terrorist militia "Islamic State" (IS) who returned from Syria with her seven-year-old son on Saturday, pre-trial detention was imposed by the Vienna Regional Court for Criminal Matters.
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Bomb Alert: Vienna Main Station Evacuated, Trains Not Running
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3.03.2025
On Monday afternoon, Vienna's main train station was evacuated due to an acute threat situation. The building was reopened at 6:00 PM.
Carcinogenic: Product Warning for Children's Costume "Christmas Elf"
3.03.2025 The AGES, on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection (BMSGPK), warns against the product "Christmas Elf" from the French company FOMAX.
Vienna Ice Dream Attracted 770,000 Visitors in Anniversary Season
3.03.2025 The Vienna Ice Dream attracted over 770,000 visitors to the Rathausplatz in its 30th season - not least because of the beautiful weather and numerous innovations.
Vienna Ice Dream Attracted 770,000 Visitors in Anniversary Season
3.03.2025 The Vienna Ice Dream attracted over 770,000 visitors to the Rathausplatz in its 30th season - not least because of the beautiful weather and numerous innovations.
Vienna Ice Dream Attracted 770,000 Visitors in Anniversary Season
3.03.2025 The Vienna Ice Dream attracted over 770,000 visitors to the Rathausplatz in its 30th season - not least because of the beautiful weather and numerous innovations.
Vienna Ice Dream Attracted 770,000 Visitors in Anniversary Season
3.03.2025 The Vienna Ice Dream attracted over 770,000 visitors to the Rathausplatz in its 30th season - not least because of the beautiful weather and numerous innovations.
Vienna Ice Dream Attracted 770,000 Visitors in Anniversary Season
3.03.2025 The Vienna Ice Dream attracted over 770,000 visitors to the Rathausplatz in its 30th season - not least because of the beautiful weather and numerous innovations.
Car Speeds into Crowd in Mannheim: Police in Major Operation
3.03.2025 Once again, a car has plowed into a crowd of people in a major German city.
Vienna Ice Dream Attracted 770,000 Visitors in Anniversary Season
3.03.2025 The Vienna Ice Dream attracted over 770,000 visitors to the Rathausplatz in its 30th season - not least because of the beautiful weather and numerous innovations.
Vienna Ice Dream Attracted 770,000 Visitors in Anniversary Season
3.03.2025 The Vienna Ice Dream attracted over 770,000 visitors to the Rathausplatz in its 30th season - not least because of the beautiful weather and numerous innovations.
After Swearing-In: Federal Government is Under Roof and Fach
3.03.2025 After a decision-making process of 155 days, the new federal government consisting of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS is now finalized.
Vienna Ice Dream Attracted 770,000 Visitors in Anniversary Season
3.03.2025 The Vienna Ice Dream attracted over 770,000 visitors to the Rathausplatz in its 30th season - not least because of the beautiful weather and numerous innovations.
Vienna Ice Dream Attracted 770,000 Visitors in Anniversary Season
3.03.2025 The Vienna Ice Dream attracted over 770,000 visitors to the Rathausplatz in its 30th season - not least because of the beautiful weather and numerous innovations.
Vienna Ice Dream Attracted 770,000 Visitors in Anniversary Season
3.03.2025 The Vienna Ice Dream attracted over 770,000 visitors to the Rathausplatz in its 30th season - not least because of the beautiful weather and numerous innovations.
Vienna Ice Dream Attracted 770,000 Visitors in Anniversary Season
3.03.2025 The Vienna Ice Dream attracted over 770,000 visitors to the Rathausplatz in its 30th season - not least because of the beautiful weather and numerous innovations.
Vienna Ice Dream Attracted 770,000 Visitors in Anniversary Season
3.03.2025 The Vienna Ice Dream attracted over 770,000 visitors to the Rathausplatz in its 30th season - not least because of the beautiful weather and numerous innovations.
Vienna Ice Dream Attracted 770,000 Visitors in Anniversary Season
3.03.2025 The Vienna Ice Dream attracted over 770,000 visitors to the Rathausplatz in its 30th season - not least because of the beautiful weather and numerous innovations.
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Bomb Alert: Vienna Central Station Evacuated, Trains Not Running
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3.03.2025
On Monday afternoon, Vienna's main train station was evacuated due to an acute threat situation. The building was reopened at around 6:00 PM.
46-Year-Old Sentenced After Rape at Vienna U3 Station
3.03.2025 A 46-year-old man was sentenced to three years in prison, not yet legally binding, for the rape of a 53-year-old woman at a Vienna subway station. During the incident last November, a teenager rushed to the woman's aid.
26 Burglaries in Vienna and Surroundings: Five Years Imprisonment for 28-Year-Old
3.03.2025
On Monday, a 28-year-old from the Republic of Moldova was sentenced to five years of unconditional imprisonment at the regional court for committing 26 burglaries in single-family homes, apartments, and garden sheds in Vienna and the surrounding area between May and November 2024.
Car Speeds into Crowd in Mannheim: Police in Major Operation
3.03.2025 Once again, a car has plowed into a crowd of people in a major German city.Car Speeds into Crowd in Mannheim: Police in Major Operation
3.03.2025 In the city center of Mannheim in Germany, a car drove into a crowd on Monday, killing one person.
Fatal Accident in Burgenland: Drunk Driver Received Partially Suspended Sentence
3.03.2025 After a fatal accident last summer in Burgenland, a verdict has now been reached. This is not yet legally binding.
Wild Brawl Among Youths at Vienna's Yppenplatz
3.03.2025
At Vienna's Yppenplatz, a confrontation among teenagers escalated on Sunday, resulting in a 14-year-old being hospitalized.
After Swearing-In: Series of Office Handovers Has Begun
3.03.2025 After the swearing-in of the SPÖ-ÖVP-NEOS government in the morning by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen, the series of handovers has now begun.
After Swearing-In: Series of Office Handovers Has Begun
3.03.2025 After the swearing-in of the SPÖ-ÖVP-NEOS government in the morning by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen, the series of handovers has now begun.
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Unemployment Increased in February
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3.03.2025
An increase in unemployment was brought by this year's February.
Unemployment Increased in February
3.03.2025
After Swearing-In: Series of Office Handovers Has Begun
3.03.2025 After the swearing-in of the SPÖ-ÖVP-NEOS government in the morning by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen, the series of handovers has now begun.Car Speeds into Crowd in Mannheim: Police in Major Operation
3.03.2025 In the city center of Mannheim in Germany, a car drove into a crowd on Monday, killing one person.
Bomb Threats: Investigations Against Group from Germany
3.03.2025 In the series of bomb threats last fall against many Austrian institutions, according to the Linz public prosecutor's office, there are indications that these may not be solely the work of an individual, specifically a suspected Swiss person.Auto Speeds into Crowd in Mannheim: Police in Major Operation
3.03.2025 In the southern German city, a car drove into a crowd of people on Monday, killing one person.
"Debt Broker" Attacked 40-Year-Old in Vienna-Favoriten
3.03.2025 In his apartment in Vienna-Favoriten, a 40-year-old man was reportedly strangled and threatened with a kitchen knife by another man on Sunday evening.
Drunk Man Caused Disturbance and Skipped Bill in Vienna Restaurant: Arrest
3.03.2025 When a 25-year-old man (citizenship: Finland) allegedly did not pay his bill and subsequently caused a disturbance in a venue in downtown Vienna on Saturday evening, the staff of the venue alerted the police.
Finally: Government Chaos Ended After 155 Days
3.03.2025 The new three-party coalition has been sworn in. This marks the end of the longest government formation in the Second Republic. Here is an overview of the duration of past coalition negotiations.
Unemployment Rose in February
3.03.2025
An increase in unemployment was brought by this year's February.
Selma Arapovic Takes Over as Club Chairwoman of the Vienna NEOS
3.03.2025 Councilor Selma Arapovic steps into the shoes of Bettina Emmerling and takes over as the head of the Vienna NEOS club.
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Lower Austria: Human Bones Discovered in Trash
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3.03.2025
After the discovery of human remains in the trash in Pöchlarn (District Melk/Lower Austria), investigations are underway. Employees found a skull and bones, according to "NÖN", last Thursday while emptying a container at a transfer station.
Attempted Murder of Husband in Upper Austria: 15-Year Prison Sentence Upheld
3.03.2025 The sentence remains at 15 years in prison for a woman who attempted to kill her husband with a knife in the summer of 2022.
Price Increases at Austrian Post on the Horizon
3.03.2025 The Austrian Post is heading towards price increases.
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Good News in the Current Flu Wave
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3.03.2025
Encouraging development regarding the current flu wave: The preliminary peak is now behind us.
Two Dead Found in Workshop in Bärnbach: Police Continue to Search for Motive
3.03.2025 After a 61-year-old man and his 56-year-old cousin were found dead in a locked workshop in Bärnbach, western Styria, on Sunday, the background remained unclear on Monday.
Austria's New Government Sworn in by Van der Bellen
3.03.2025 More than five months after the National Council election, the new federal government was sworn in at the beginning of the week.
No Six: Lotto Jackpot Grows to 1.7 Million Euros
3.03.2025 The drawing on Sunday resulted in a jackpot in the lottery, as no player guessed the "six correct numbers." Therefore, around 1.7 million euros await one or more lucky winners in the next drawing on Wednesday.
Stored in Unrefrigerated Car: Illegal Raw Milk and Cheese Sale Stopped in Vienna-Favoriten
3.03.2025 As part of the "Safe Vienna 2025" focus campaign, the City of Vienna task force, together with the City Police Command Favoriten, uncovered an illegal sale of raw milk and cheese. The goods were stored in an uncooled car and did not comply with either hygiene regulations or food law requirements.
Austria's New Government Sworn in by Van der Bellen
3.03.2025 More than five months after the National Council election, the new federal government was sworn in at the beginning of the week.
Austria's New Government Sworn in by Van der Bellen
3.03.2025 More than five months after the National Council election, the new federal government was sworn in at the beginning of the week.
Oscar Gala 2025: All Photos from the Ceremony
3.03.2025 Brody received his first Oscar in 2003 for his role in the Holocaust drama "The Pianist." At the end of his long acceptance speech, he became political this time and said: "Once again, I am here to expose the ongoing traumas and impacts of war and systematic oppression, of anti-Semitism, racism, and self-determination." He prayed "for a healthier, happier, and more inclusive world. And I believe if the past can teach us anything, it is the reminder not to let hatred run unchecked."
Federal Army Recruit Dead After Suspected Meningitis
3.03.2025
After a suspected case of meningitis, a conscript is no longer alive. The military itself learned of the man's death on Monday.
Unemployment Rose in February
3.03.2025
An increase in unemployment was brought by this year's February.
Swearing-In of New Government in Live Stream
3.03.2025 New week, new government: Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen will conduct the swearing-in of the turquoise-red-pink coalition on Monday - watch it live from 11:00 AM on VIENNA.at.