Spring Collective Bargaining Negotiations: Unions Against Zero Wage Rounds
8.04.2025 The negotiations on wages in the electrical and electronics industry as well as the chemical industry will continue on Wednesday, with the unions PRO-GE and GPA having not yet presented a concrete salary demand.
Easter Celebrations Without Pope Francis?
8.04.2025 In the Vatican, it is unclear whether Pope Francis will participate in the Holy Week and Easter celebrations in Rome. According to Vatican sources, such decisions are made daily during his recovery. The convalescence period of the Pontiff remains "delicate".
T-Shirt for Blood: Metallica Calls on Fans
8.04.2025 The band Metallica is calling on their fans in the USA to donate blood as part of their "M72 World Tour" and is offering an exclusive band T-shirt as a thank you.
Gold Merit Badge for Auschwitz & Mauthausen Survivor Zalewski
8.04.2025 The concentration camp survivor Stanisław Zalewski was honored with the Golden Decoration of Merit of the Republic of Austria. Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) presented the award on Monday, as the Ministry of the Interior announced to the APA. The 99-year-old is recognized for "his extraordinary commitment as a witness and admonisher against forgetting." Zalewski is the last living Polish survivor of the Mauthausen-Gusen concentration camp, whose liberation marks its 80th anniversary in May.
"Review of the Corona Period" Must Not Be Missing in the FPÖ Inquiry Committee
8.04.2025 The FPÖ wants to limit the investigation committee it initiated on the Ministry of the Interior to the last government period.
Government Aims to Address Abuse in Referendums
8.04.2025 Government representatives are considering changes to referendums due to the high number and possible non-political motives.
Messenger, Security, Economy: This is What They Want to Decide at the Government Retreat
8.04.2025 The Austrian federal government is meeting again today for a retreat to discuss topics such as messenger surveillance and security policy. A work plan for the coming months is also to be created.
Scarce Egg Supply Due to Avian Influenza
8.04.2025 According to AMA marketing, Austrian households bought more eggs in 2024 than ever before, even surpassing the sales record during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic.
80 Years Since the End of the War: When Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral Burned
8.04.2025 80 years ago, in the final days of World War II, St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna was engulfed in flames.
Mouth and Foot Disease: Stricter Security Measures at Salzburg Zoo
8.04.2025 Due to the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Hungary and Slovakia, the Salzburg Zoo is tightening its security measures.
Austria Recorded a Decline in Exports
8.04.2025 Austria's trade surplus decreased in January. Exports fell by 1.7% to 15.80 billion euros, while imports rose by 1.5% to 15.49 billion euros. The surplus thus amounted to 310 million euros, as reported by Statistics Austria.
Eminem has become a grandpa: Name of the little one as a tribute to the rapper
8.04.2025 US rapper Eminem (52) has become a grandfather. His daughter Hailie Jade Scott (29) announced the birth of her first son via Instagram.
These Celestial Events in April You Shouldn't Miss
8.04.2025 April offers a range of extraordinary celestial phenomena – from meteor showers to planetary alignments.
Vienna Real Estate Market Faces Crisis
8.04.2025 The specialist group of real estate trustees in the Chamber of Commerce is once again warning of a crisis in the Vienna real estate market.
Viennese Concerned About the Future of the Healthcare System
8.04.2025 The residents of Vienna rate the healthcare services in the city with a grade of 2.6, but express significant concerns about future developments, as shown by the new "Health Barometer" of the Vienna Medical Association.
„The Wild Bite": New Wild Garlic Burger at Le Burger
8.04.2025 Just in time for the beginning of spring, the Viennese family business Le Burger is focusing on seasonal freshness with wild garlic and regional ingredients with the new "The Wild Bite".
Four New Locations at Kultursommer Wien
8.04.2025 Meet the summer with an abundance of culture: This year too, Vienna offers a diverse program of events that extends beyond the city center.
From DNA Test to Turtle: Uber Finds in Austria
8.04.2025 Forgotten phones have almost become a daily occurrence for Uber drivers. According to the "Lost & Found Index 2025," however, extremely unusual items have also been left behind in cars in Austria - including, for example, a turtle, a chainsaw, a DNA test, and breast milk.
Investigations Against Dornauer After Hunting Trip with Benko Dropped
8.04.2025 The investigation by the Innsbruck public prosecutor's office against Georg Dornauer, on suspicion of violating the weapons ban after a hunting trip, has been closed. The prosecution announced this on Tuesday.
Trouble with 123-Transporter: Numerous Complaints at AK
8.04.2025 For two years, complaints about the rental company 123-Transporter based in Lower Austria have been increasing.
Special Exhibition "The Eugen Behind the Prince" at Schloss Hof
8.04.2025 The special exhibition "The Eugen Behind the Prince" is dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Schloss Hof and the multifaceted personality of Prince Eugene. The exhibition can be seen until November 2.
Badger Baby Bounty Fights for Survival: Number of Wildlife Emergencies Increases
8.04.2025 At just four weeks old, the badger baby Bounty was found motherless and injured near busy railway tracks – presumably the victim of a traffic accident.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Traffic Jams Due to Border Controls but No Cases in Austria
8.04.2025 The border controls due to foot-and-mouth disease led to delays in early traffic on Tuesday in Burgenland and Lower Austria. No cases of the disease have been reported so far.
Teenager Injured in Collision with Tram in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
8.04.2025 In Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, a pedestrian was hit by a tram on Monday afternoon.
Man in Vienna-Ottakring Threatened Ex-Girlfriend with Homemade Spear
8.04.2025 A 27-year-old man (citizen of Austria) known to the authorities from the drug scene is alleged to have threatened to kill his ex-partner with a homemade spear in an apartment in Vienna yesterday.
Cow "Herzal" Swallowed Wedding Ring: Butcher Makes Curious Discovery
8.04.2025 Four months after the disappearance, the ring of a young farmer reappears in the stomach of the cow "Herzal".
Supermarket Robber in Vienna-Favoriten Stopped by Bystander
8.04.2025 On Monday evening in Vienna-Favoriten, a robber on the run was stopped by a passerby and detained until his arrest.
Vienna-Meidling: Four-Year-Old Falls from Fifth Floor
8.04.2025 In Vienna-Meidling, a four-year-old fell from the fifth floor of a residential building on Monday afternoon.
Manhunt After Brutal Robbery at Leopoldau Station in Vienna
8.04.2025 Already in mid-January, there was a brutal robbery of teenagers at Leopoldau station. The police are now asking the public for information about the perpetrators, who are still unknown.
Traffic Alert in Vienna This Weekend: Start of Easter Holidays and Major Events
8.04.2025 The ARBÖ expects a traffic-intensive weekend with massive traffic jams and disruptions with the start of the Easter holidays in Austria and nine German federal states.
Police Stop Speeding Driver on the A4
8.04.2025 A 27-year-old car driver was caught speeding at 139 km/h through a 60 km/h zone on the Eastern Motorway (A4) on Monday.
Truck Drivers Cheated with Driver Cards: Police Uncovered Abuse
8.04.2025 In Styria, four truck drivers have systematically abused their driver cards in 19 cases since autumn 2024 to circumvent driving and rest periods in international freight transport. One perpetrator also drove for years without a valid driver's license.
Grave Desecrations in Vienna Cemeteries on the Rise: Police Investigate
8.04.2025 The desecrations of graves in Vienna's cemeteries are alarming the population. Again and again, graves, especially those of Roma and Sinti relatives as well as Holocaust victims, are desecrated. The police have launched investigations, but so far there are no concrete leads on the perpetrators.
Accident Drama on Ski Slope: 20-Year-Old Dies After Collision with Snow Cannon
8.04.2025 A fatal skiing accident occurred in Tyrol on Monday. A 20-year-old crashed into a snow cannon and died.
Vienna in Election Fever: Parties Woo Voters with Gifts and Campaigns
8.04.2025 The courting of voters for the Vienna election on April 27 is in full swing, characterized by street campaigning with creative giveaways, waves of posters, and strategic online campaigns.
Record Price for Cocoa Puts Chocolate Manufacturers Under Pressure
8.04.2025 Cocoa prices rose to a historic record level in 2024, leading to price adjustments among chocolate manufacturers worldwide.
Chocolate Easter Bunnies in Review: These are the Test Winners
8.04.2025 The chocolate Easter bunnies from local supermarkets were once again examined by Global 2000 and Südwind for ecological and social criteria. Six products impressed with a double quality seal, while industry giants like Lindt and Mondelez faced criticism.
Jubilant Reception of Serbian Protest Cyclists in Vienna
8.04.2025 Around 2,000 people welcomed the group of Serbian protest cyclists in downtown Vienna late Monday evening, who want to draw attention to political grievances in Serbia on their tour to Strasbourg.
FPÖ Will Examine Pilnacek's Death in U-Committee
8.04.2025 The FPÖ wants to address the events surrounding the death of former Justice Section Chief Christian Pilnacek in an investigation committee initiated by them.
Petition Against ORF Contribution Reaches 100,000 Threshold
8.04.2025 The referendum against the ORF household levy has surpassed the hurdle of 100,000 signatures and will now be addressed in the National Council. The other two initiatives, however, have failed.Breast Cancer Screening: Austria's Women Participate Too Rarely
8.04.2025 A recent scientific study from Salzburg suggests that the breast cancer early detection program introduced in Austria in 2014 has brought few positive changes at the population level compared to the time before.
Burgenland: Long Wait Times at Border Due to Controls Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease
7.04.2025 On Monday, there were traffic jams and long waiting times at the Burgenland border due to border controls because of foot-and-mouth disease. However, there were still no positive test results.
Minibuses collided head-on in Lower Austria: Major operation and seriously injured
8.04.2025 In a collision between two minibuses on Monday afternoon in the Mostviertel, five people were injured.
How Healthy Asparagus Really Is
7.04.2025 Whether grilled, steamed, as a side dish with pasta, or traditionally with Hollandaise sauce: asparagus is indispensable in spring cuisine. But aside from the culinary enjoyment, the question arises: How healthy is asparagus actually?
Spring is Sneaker Time: How to Get Them Clean Again
7.04.2025 Spring is just around the corner and sneaker season is beginning, but how do you clean the popular shoes properly without damaging them in the washing machine? Numerous manufacturers advise against machine washing and instead recommend gentle handling and cleaning methods.
Why Cats Show Their Rear When Petted
7.04.2025 When the cat's rear goes up, it has more to do with affection than with cheekiness.
So the ÖVP plans to save the Vienna healthcare system
7.04.2025 Karl Mahrer and Ingrid Korosec from the Vienna ÖVP criticize the increasing waiting times and the overload in the Vienna healthcare system. They demand measures such as the comprehensive expansion of the hotline 1450 and a focus on telemedicine.
Nepp wants to ride the blue wave of success in the Vienna election
7.04.2025 Five years after the electoral defeat, the FPÖ aims to return to its former strength in the Vienna election. This seems achievable thanks to Kickl's successful run in recent elections, as polls predict that top candidate Dominik Nepp could secure up to 22 percent.
Two-Year Entry Ban for German Climate Activist Anja Windl in Austria
7.04.2025 Over two years after the start of the proceedings, the Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (BFA) has issued a two-year residence ban for Austria to the German climate activist Anja Windl. A corresponding decision from the BFA branch office in Leoben was confirmed last week, as Windl and her lawyer reported.
Serious Accident in Traiskirchen: Driver in Life-Threatening Condition After Collision on the A2
7.04.2025 A 52-year-old driver suffered life-threatening injuries in an accident in Traiskirchen when he veered off the A2 and crashed into a tree.
Exoneration Request Denied: René Benko Must Remain in Custody
7.04.2025 René Benko remains in pre-trial detention after the rejection of his release application by the Vienna Regional Court for Criminal Matters, as there is still urgent suspicion and grounds for detention.
Win the new Smartphone X200 Pro from vivo worth 1,299 Euros
8.04.2025 With a bit of luck, you can win a smartphone from vivo worth 1,299 euros on VIENNA.at.
Serbian Bicycle Protests Reach Vienna: Cycling for Democracy and Justice
7.04.2025 Serbian students continue their protest ride against the Serbian government on bicycles. Today they are expected in Vienna, which is one of four stops in Austria. The action aims to draw attention to the political situation in the Western Balkans.
Brother Killed with Axe: 15-Year-Old Convicted of Murder
7.04.2025 The 15-year-old who killed his brother with an axe in Styria last year was sentenced on Monday at the Leoben Regional Court to eight years and two months in prison for murder, not yet legally binding. Sexual abuse was cited as the motive during the trial.
Diagnosehaus 3 is moving: MRI at insurance costs now also available in Vienna-Landstraße
7.04.2025 With the planned opening in September 2025, Diagnostic Center 3 will move into its new practice in the Rochuspassage in Vienna-Landstraße.
Waste Instead of Help: Caritas Second-Hand Shops Sound the Alarm
8.04.2025 The Caritas of the Diocese of St. Pölten is launching a campaign to raise awareness among donors about the quality of their in-kind donations. Almost every second clothing donation is currently unusable.