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  • Schimanek Case: Investigations Against Former Office Manager for Rosenkranz "Private Matter"

    14.04.2025 National Council President Walter Rosenkranz stated that he was not aware of any possible contacts with the right-wing extremist scene before hiring his office manager Rene Schimanek.

    MKS: Federal Army Starts Assistance Mission in Lower Austria

    14.04.2025 Against the backdrop of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the Federal Army in Lower Austria is commencing its assistance mission.

    Occult Fraud by Shaman "Amela": So Far 21 Acts Proven in Austria and Germany

    14.04.2025 Mariana M. (44), also known as "Amela" and still wanted as an occult fraudster, has so far been proven to have committed 21 offenses with a total damage of 2.5 million euros.

    Katy Perry flies into space today - and wants to sing there

    14.04.2025 Popstar Katy Perry will make her long-held dream come true today by flying into space with a rocket from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. On board with her are Bezos' partner Lauren Sánchez, US host Gayle King, scientists Aisha Bowe and Amanda Nguyen, and entrepreneur Kerianne Flynn.

    More Violence, Robberies, and Burglaries: Vienna Has Never Been This Criminal

    14.04.2025 The violent crimes are increasing, robberies in public places are on the rise, and increasingly younger offenders are stopping at nothing: According to the latest crime statistics, the Vienna police have their hands full and are facing major challenges, especially in terms of youth crime.

    Crime Statistics: Clearance Rate in Lower Austria Increased

    14.04.2025 In Lower Austria, 76,318 criminal offenses were reported last year, which corresponds to a decrease of 1.6 percent compared to 2023. The clearance rate increased to 54.6 percent.

    21-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Shooting in Carinthian Barracks

    14.04.2025 After a 21-year-old conscript died from a gunshot in the Türk barracks in Spittal an der Drau last October, the Klagenfurt public prosecutor's office has now charged the alleged perpetrator with murder.

    "Wackelkontakt" Star Oimara Looks Past "Malle" at Frequency

    14.04.2025 The Frequency Festival this year features singer-songwriter Oimara. Before the "Wackelkontakt" singer heads there, he will first go to Mallorca.

    First Quarter Brought Loss for Pension Funds

    14.04.2025 The Association of Pension and Provident Funds informed at the beginning of the week about a loss in the Austrian pension funds.

    21-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Shooting in Carinthian Barracks

    14.04.2025 After a 21-year-old conscript was killed by a gunshot in the Türk barracks in Spittal an der Drau last October, the Klagenfurt public prosecutor's office has now charged the alleged perpetrator with murder.

    Accessible Vienna Election 2025: The Offer for People with Disabilities

    14.04.2025 In Vienna, accessibility is a top priority for the election on April 27. People with limited mobility have various options to cast their vote, and there is comprehensive support for blind, visually impaired, and deaf individuals.

    Record for Defaced Posters: Who is Particularly Affected Before the Vienna Election

    14.04.2025 In the run-up to the Vienna election, not all posters remain as they are. Particularly affected are the FPÖ and the Team HC Strache.

    Appeal for Nullity after Acquittal in the Kellermayr Case

    14.04.2025 The public prosecutor's office in Wels has filed an appeal against the acquittal in the Kellermayr case for a German national.

    Documents Forged: Fake Teacher Now Faces Prison Sentence

    14.04.2025 A 48-year-old Upper Austrian, who worked for years with forged certificates as a German and sports teacher, must answer to the Linz Regional Court.

    Lotto Double Jackpot: 2.3 Million in the Pot on Wednesday

    14.04.2025 On Sunday, there was once again no jackpot winner in the lottery draw. However, there was a solo win in the Joker.

    23-Year-Old Attacked Roommate in Vienna-Favoriten with Knife

    14.04.2025 A 23-year-old man allegedly stabbed a roommate multiple times with a kitchen knife during an argument in an apartment on Sunday.

    Drug Deal at Vienna's Yppenplatz Ended Bloodily

    14.04.2025 A drug deal at Vienna's Yppenplatz escalated into a brutal confrontation on Sunday evening. The police had to intervene.

    Crash in Vienna-Margareten: Car Driver Overlooks E-Scooter Rider

    14.04.2025 In Vienna-Margareten, a 52-year-old car driver collided with a 29-year-old e-scooter rider while turning left on Sunday evening. The scooter rider fell and had to be taken to the hospital with injuries.

    Free Foot Lasted Only Ten Minutes: 15-Year-Old Attacked Passersby in Vienna-Donaustadt

    14.04.2025 A 15-year-old teenager was arrested on Sunday in Vienna-Donaustadt. He is suspected of having robbed a passerby in the area of Kagraner Platz.

    Woman Stabbed in Front of Vienna Restaurant: Perpetrator at Large

    14.04.2025 A woman was injured in a knife attack in Vienna-Alsergrund, and the perpetrator is still on the run.

    Free Foot Lasted Only Ten Minutes: 15-Year-Old Attacked Passersby in Vienna-Donaustadt

    14.04.2025 A 15-year-old teenager was arrested on Sunday in Vienna-Donaustadt. He is suspected of having robbed a passerby in the area of Kagraner Platz.

    New Video with Mahrer Before Vienna Election

    14.04.2025 About two weeks before the Vienna election, a new video featuring ÖVP frontman Karl Mahrer was introduced at the beginning of the week.

    Burglar Disguised as Construction Worker: Vienna Police Seek More Victims

    14.04.2025 In March, there were several apartment burglaries in downtown Vienna, and three people were arrested. The police have now released photos of one of the suspects and are asking witnesses or additional victims to come forward.

    Chamber of Physicians Demands "Professional Restructurer" for ÖGK

    14.04.2025 The Medical Association rejects a solidarity contribution for the rehabilitation of social insurance, as demanded by ÖGK Chairman Peter McDonald, and has instead presented savings proposals for the health insurance fund.

    Funeral Service for Walther Soyka on Thursday in Vienna

    14.04.2025 After the death of musician Walther Soyka, a memorial service will be held this week at the Vienna Central Cemetery.

    Fire in Wolkersdorf: Authorities Seek Witnesses

    14.04.2025 In Wolkersdorf, Lower Austria, there was a fire at a wood storage site nearly two weeks ago.

    Offenders Are Getting Younger: Shocking Figures on Youth Crime in Austria

    14.04.2025 Juvenile delinquency in Austria has increased significantly over the past year, particularly among suspects aged ten to 14, as shown by the 2024 crime statistics.

    Surveys: Trio Competes for Third Place Before Vienna Election

    14.04.2025 In the APA election trend before the Vienna election, there is not much separating the Greens, ÖVP, and NEOS.

    21-Year-Old Charged After Fatal Shooting in Carinthian Barracks

    14.04.2025 After a 21-year-old conscript was killed by a gunshot in the Türk barracks in Spittal an der Drau last October, the Klagenfurt public prosecutor's office has now charged the alleged perpetrator with murder.

    Crackdown on Illegal Hotels and Airbnb in Vienna's Municipal Housing

    14.04.2025 During several focused operations, the building police in Vienna recently discovered two illegal hotel operations. According to the magistrate, these were located on Wiedner Gürtel, where apartments were extensively rented out without permission in several buildings. Numerous improper uses were also found in a high-rise building in the Favoriten district.

    Car Chase with Drunk Driver in Lower Austria

    14.04.2025 In Lower Austria, there was a police chase with a drunk driver over the weekend.

    MKS: Federal Army Begins Assistance Mission in Lower Austria

    14.04.2025 Against the backdrop of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), the Federal Army in Lower Austria is commencing its assistance mission.

    Spectacular Rescue and Power Outage: Chaos in the Vienna Prater

    14.04.2025 In the Vienna Prater, a spectacular rescue took place on Saturday at a great height: During a ride, a technical defect occurred and two children were trapped on the roller coaster. The fire department was called in.

    Viennese Died in Motorcycle Accident in the District of Mödling

    14.04.2025 In the district of Mödling, a traffic accident with a fatality occurred over the weekend.

    Schönbrunn Rhinoceros Received Edible "Easter Bunny"

    14.04.2025 The female Indian rhinoceros at Schönbrunn was delighted with an Easter gift.

    Dense Schedule for Parties Two Weeks Before the Vienna Election

    14.04.2025 The election campaign for the early Vienna election on April 27 is in full swing. The parties still have numerous events and meetings on the agenda, and final campaign focuses are being set.

    Meinl-Reisinger Sticks to Number for Savings

    14.04.2025 They remain committed to the ambition of saving 6.4 billion euros this year and 8.7 billion euros next year, the pink chairwoman Beate Meinl-Reisinger explained on the weekend on ORF.

    Austria Leaves Flu Season Behind

    14.04.2025 Good news to start the new week: The flu season has come to an end in this country.

    Compulsory Stays for Criminal Children Conceivable for Vienna NEOS

    14.04.2025 The Vienna NEOS propose social-pedagogical facilities with the option of a temporary compulsory stay for children between twelve and fourteen years old who are not criminally responsible, in order to address repeated criminal behavior in minors and stabilize the situation when other measures are insufficient.

    Up to 26 Degrees: Spring Takes Off in Holy Week

    14.04.2025 The weather during Holy Week will not necessarily be rosy, but temperatures will climb up to 26 degrees. The detailed forecast.

    Teenager Dead After Motorcycle Accident in Lower Austria

    14.04.2025 In the Lower Austrian town of Bad Schönau, a fatal accident occurred over the weekend.

    Police Take Action: 228 Reports in Grid Operations in Five Vienna Districts

    14.04.2025 From Friday to Saturday, police forces from the Vienna districts of Margareten, Josefstadt, Fünfhaus, Ottakring, and Döbling conducted a coordinated focus operation.

    Bicycle Fence Caught at Flea Market in Vienna City

    14.04.2025 On Saturday, a 27-year-old woman discovered her bike at a bicycle flea market in downtown Vienna, which had been stolen from her a year ago. The police confronted the stall owner.

    Hundreds of International Soldiers in the Waldviertel

    14.04.2025 In the Waldviertel, the international military exercise "TRIAS25" takes place in April and May.

    Passersby in Vienna-Favoriten Threatened with Knife: 42-Year-Old Arrested

    14.04.2025 In the night from Saturday to Sunday, a man armed with a knife caused a police operation in Vienna-Favoriten.

    Cruise Ship Had Engine Trouble on the Danube

    14.04.2025 A cruise ship encountered problems on the Danube over the weekend.

    Rapid secures next home derby victory against Austria

    14.04.2025 Matthias Seidl and Mamadou Sangare secured Rapid's third consecutive home derby victory against Austria on Sunday.

    80 Years Since the End of the War: Ceremonial Acts and Liberation Celebrations in Austria

    14.04.2025 The end of the Second World War in Europe was 80 years ago on May 8, 2025.

    Five Important Questions and Answers About the Vienna Election 2025

    14.04.2025 Around the Vienna Election 2025, there are a few points to consider. Below are five questions and answers about the election.

    Districts Hotly Contested in Vienna Election

    14.04.2025 Just under two weeks separate the federal capital from the Vienna election. What is the situation in the districts?

    Spain wants debate on ESC exclusion of Israel

    12.04.2025 Spain has made a demand regarding Israel ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025.

    Mouth and Foot Disease: New Regulation Coming

    14.04.2025 Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) remains a topic of concern. A new regulation is now on the horizon.

    Police Officers Became Heroes in Salzburg's Pinzgau

    12.04.2025 In Taxenbach (Pinzgau/Salzburg), the police likely saved the life of an 18-year-old tourist from Belgium on Saturday.

    Wiener Derby: Austria Wien aims to score full points against Rapid Wien without fan support

    12.04.2025 The different conditions for the 345th Vienna Derby between Rapid Vienna and Wiener Austria suggest an exciting showdown.

    Tick Vaccination: Vienna Starting Monday with TBE Vaccination Campaign

    12.04.2025 Next Monday, a TBE vaccination campaign will start at the municipal vaccination center TownTown in Vienna.

    United Kingdom Raises Alarm with Terror Warning for Austria

    12.04.2025 A terror warning concerning Austria comes from the United Kingdom.

    Tynna's Voice Worries Germany Ahead of ESC

    12.04.2025 Germany's candidates Abor & Tynna are less than five weeks away from the Eurovision Song Contest. However, the voice of the Viennese singer is causing concern.