Fear of Sprenger Gang: Numerous ATMs in Vienna Out of Service
25.02.2025 In Vienna, since September 2024, there has been an increase in cases of ATM explosions. Despite intensive police investigations and enhanced security measures by banks, the perpetrators remain undiscovered. Now, numerous post offices no longer offer cash withdrawals, as reported by Vienna Today on Monday.
Retiree Fell for "Bail Trick": More Victims Sought
25.02.2025 A 75-year-old woman in Carinthia was defrauded of a large sum of money by scammers using the "bail trick." The police were able to arrest a suspect during another money handover, and now further victims of the gang are being sought.
Three-Party Coalition Faces the Next Hurdle
25.02.2025
The conclusion of the negotiations between ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS does not yet mean that the three-party coalition is a done deal.
Vienna's Debt Mountain Continues to Grow in 2025: This is How They Plan to Save
25.02.2025 The debt level of Vienna is expected to continue rising in 2025, although the deficit for 2024 is lower than expected. Finance City Councillor Peter Hanke is planning consolidation measures.
Vienna's Lugner City Gets Giant Graffiti Portrait of "Mörtel"
25.02.2025
The street artist and DJ Alec Monopoly, who is this year's Opera Ball star guest in the Lugner box, will spray a several-meter-tall graffiti portrait of Richard Lugner on the outer wall of Lugner City on Wednesday.
Who Will Be Minister? Post Squabble Erupts in SPÖ
25.02.2025 In the SPÖ, there is still uncertainty about the allocation of ministerial posts in the final phase of coalition negotiations. It is currently not foreseeable who will ultimately be the names on the red list.
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Tractor Overturned in Accident in Lower Austria: 64-Year-Old Died
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25.02.2025
In a tractor accident in Karlstetten, a 64-year-old local resident lost his life on Monday.
Partner Had to Die Because of Jealousy: 40-Year-Old in Vienna on Trial
25.02.2025 A 40-year-old man is on trial in Vienna on Tuesday for the murder of his partner. According to the indictment, he allegedly killed her out of jealousy by brutally abusing her and eventually strangling her.
Out of the Asphalt: Starting Signal for the Redesign of Simmeringer Hauptstraße
25.02.2025 Throughout the city, areas are currently being unsealed and greened under the slogan "Out of the Asphalt." A lot is happening in Simmering as well, such as at the already completed Svetelsky-Platz or the redesigned Enkplatz, with numerous new trees and beds, many natural meadows, and open lawn areas.Domestic Music Market Continues to Boom
25.02.2025 The domestic music market continues to be on the rise: In 2024, total revenue grew for the eighth consecutive time, reaching 254 million euros, which corresponds to an increase of seven percent.
Consequences of Corona for Traffic: More Cycling Has Remained
25.02.2025 Corona has not left the mobility behavior unaffected. But what has the traffic situation looked like in recent years?
Detour at Vienna Praterstern Due to Construction Work and Tree Planting
24.02.2025
On Wednesday, construction work will begin at the intersection plateau Praterstern/Nordbahnstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, including the planting of trees and shrubs.
Too Pro-Palestinian? Exhibition at Vienna's Belvedere 21 Will Not Take Place After All
24.02.2025
A Rabbya Naseer solo exhibition will not take place at the Vienna Belvedere 21 after the native Pakistani's cancellation. Belvedere director Stella Rollig told the "Presse" that she was surprised by the cancellation.
Famous Guests of Honor at the Lawyers' Ball 2025 in Vienna
24.02.2025 Familiar faces will be seen on Saturday at the Jurists' Ball 2025 in the Vienna Hofburg. Among the announced guests of honor are NEOS leader Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Justice Minister Alma Zadic, and the former Vice President of the European Parliament, Othmar Karas.
After Mayor's Resignation: "Political Restart" Aimed in Vösendorf
24.02.2025 After the resignation of Hannes Koza as mayor of Vösendorf following an apparently fabricated attack against himself, his party colleague Birgit Petross has invited collaboration across party lines.
Creditors Decide on KTM Restructuring Plan
24.02.2025 On Tuesday, a decision regarding the future of KTM is expected at the Regional Court Ried im Innkreis.
Avalanche Transceiver Recalled Due to Malfunctions
24.02.2025 A critical corrosion problem forces the well-known mountain sports equipment manufacturer Black Diamond Equipment® Europe GmbH to issue a comprehensive recall of its Recon LT avalanche transceivers. The corresponding avalanche safety sets are also affected.ÖFB Women Aim to Score Against Germany for the First Time
24.02.2025 Austria's women's national team managed to break the spell against Scotland, and now they aim to do the same against Germany: In their sixth encounter with the team ranked third in the world, Austria wants to earn points for the first time.
Cigarette Vending Machine Blown Up in Vienna-Floridsdorf
24.02.2025 In Vienna-Floridsdorf, a cigarette vending machine was blown up over the weekend.
Firefighting Operations: Two Fires Extinguished in Vienna-Donaustadt and Döbling
24.02.2025 Two fires caused significant property damage on Sunday evening in Vienna-Donaustadt and Vienna-Döbling.
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Asteroid "2024 YR4" Most Likely Will Not Hit Earth
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24.02.2025
The recently discovered asteroid "2024 YR4" had, according to NASA, an increased impact risk of over three percent. Current data from NASA and ESA now show that the risk is nearly zero.
Up to 182 Euros Less Pension Per Year: Government Dips into Seniors' Pockets
24.02.2025 A potential coalition between ÖVP and SPÖ could lead to significant cuts in net pensions.
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Signa Development: Recovery of Fees and Dividends
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24.02.2025
Those affected include former supervisory board members Gusenbauer and Riess-Hahn and former board member Timo Herzberg - legal dispute with RAG Foundation, tax office, and auditors.
Vienna Invests in Health: More "School Nurses" Starting School Year 2025/2026
24.02.2025 Starting from the school year 2025/2026, 40 additional certified nurses will be deployed at 27 schools in Vienna.
NÖ Confirms "Zero Tolerance" Strategy for Those Unwilling to Integrate
24.02.2025 Lower Austria's ÖVP state leader Johanna Mikl-Leitner and her FPÖ deputy Udo Landbauer reaffirmed their "Zero Tolerance" strategy for integration refusers at the beginning of the week on the occasion of a government retreat.
Home Birth with Fatal Outcome: Vienna Midwife Does Not Accept Court Decision
24.02.2025 A Vienna midwife, who was convicted of grossly negligent homicide in connection with a home birth she attended at the Vienna Regional Court last week, does not accept this court decision.
So Austria's Parties React to the Germany Election
24.02.2025 The leaders of all parties in the National Council have expressed their opinions on the German federal election - with the exception of the NEOS party leader.
Mother Run Over: Help for Baby Hare "Simon"
24.02.2025 In Simonsfeld, the first baby hare of the year was rescued after its mother was run over. The little "Simon" is now being raised at the Assisi-Hof in Stockerau.
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Career.at: Share of Full-Time Positions Decreases, Part-Time Jobs on the Rise
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25.02.2025
The job market in Austria is changing: On the job portal karriere.at, the proportion of full-time positions has significantly decreased over the past ten years.
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Lower Austria: Baby Brought to Hospital with Shaken Baby Syndrome
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24.02.2025
A two-month-old baby was admitted to the Landesklinikum Wiener Neustadt with severe head injuries, suspected of having shaken baby syndrome. The parents are accused of serious bodily harm and continued violence.
Munich Airport: Warning Strike Could Also Affect Vienna Travelers
24.02.2025
With a two-day warning strike at Munich Airport on Thursday and Friday, the union Verdi aims to make progress in the collective bargaining negotiations in the public sector.
After Onset of Kidney Insufficiency: Continued Concern for Pope Francis
24.02.2025 Pope Francis continues to be treated at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome following the diagnosis of early-stage kidney failure. The Vatican requests prayers for the Pontiff.
Translate the following article text into english, retaining the HTML tags: Mother and Sister Strangled, Father Beaten: Viennese Man Attacked His Own Family
24.02.2025 For quite some time, a 21-year-old man with severe aggression problems is believed to have repeatedly assaulted his family in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus with violent attacks.
Coalition Negotiations on Three-Party Coalition in the Final Stage
24.02.2025
The negotiators from ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS discussed the final details on Monday. A presentation of the government program is expected in the middle of the week. The list of ministers seems to be already set.
Rents Increased in Almost All of Austria Last Year
24.02.2025
The rental prices in Austria have continued to rise in 2024.
Horse Landed on Its Back in Feeding Trough: Difficult Animal Rescue in Rottenmann
24.02.2025 In Rottenmann, a complex animal rescue took place on Sunday when the fire department had to free a horse from a feeding trough.
Burglar Sneaked Around Suspiciously in Vienna-Neubeu: Witness Called Police
24.02.2025 An observant witness notified the police in the early hours of Sunday in Vienna-Neubau after she observed a man engaging in suspicious activities.
Vienna Climate Team: Next Phase is Ready to Launch
24.02.2025
After a call to the Viennese to contribute their ideas for a good climate in the districts of Alsergrund, Meidling, and Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, an idea check, and an assessment by city experts on feasibility, the phase "Develop Project" is now being initiated.
Knife Man Stabbed Taxi Driver at Vienna Praterstern
24.02.2025
An as yet unknown perpetrator attacked a taxi driver with a knife early Sunday morning at Vienna's Praterstern, slightly injuring him and stealing money. The police are asking for information to apprehend the fugitive.
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Signa Development: Recovery of Fees and Dividends
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24.02.2025
Affected are, among others, the former supervisory board members Gusenbauer and Riess-Hahn and the former board memberTimo Herzberg - Legal dispute with RAG Foundation, tax office, and auditor.
Drug Dealer Caught in Vienna-Landstraße
24.02.2025 On Saturday, the police in Vienna-Landstraße were able to arrest a suspected drug dealer.
ÖVP in Vienna Election: Mahrer Hopes for Coalition with SPÖ
24.02.2025
After the Vienna election, Vienna's ÖVP top candidate Karl Mahrer hopes for a coalition with the SPÖ.
2x2 Movie Tickets for "IN THE LOST LANDS" and Win the Card Game Witches
24.02.2025 On March 6, "IN THE LOST LANDS" will premiere in cinemas across Austria. The new film from the director of the RESIDENT EVIL franchise, Paul W.S. Anderson, promises action-packed entertainment with Milla Jovovich and Dave Bautista on the big screen. We are giving away 2x2 cinema tickets as well as the card game Witches.
Giveaway: We Are Giving Away a Short Vacation for 2 at the La Maiena Meran Resort in South Tyrol
25.02.2025 Dolce far niente over the rooftops of Merano - at the newly designed La Maiena Meran Resort in South Tyrol, this is possible every day. Surrounded by cypresses and palms, Mediterranean life flourishes in the 5-star hotel, with the Nörder Bar and the Sensa Spa being just two of the many highlights awaiting guests. You can win a short vacation for 2 people with us, good luck!
Austrian Armed Forces Have First Female Major General
3.03.2025
The Austrian Armed Forces have their first female Major General. Defense Minister Tanner promoted Sylvia Sperandio to this rank and entrusted her with the leadership of Directorate 8 for Military Health Services. Sperandio had risen from Colonel Doctor to Brigadier in 2017.
Signa Development: Recovery of Fees and Dividends
24.02.2025 The Signa Development insolvency administrator Andrea Fruhstorfer is demanding the return of the supervisory board's remuneration for the years 2022 and 2023.
"Soundstorm of Resistance": Vienna Festival Weeks 2025 with Anthem
24.02.2025 A few days before the presentation of the program for the Vienna Festival Weeks 2025, the anthem "V is for loVe" became known at the beginning of the week.
Rise Against with Political Show at the Wiener Stadthalle
24.02.2025 Last year they celebrated their 25th band anniversary, but Rise Against is far from being considered old news: The US punk band continues to attract their audience, as seen on Sunday evening at the Wiener Stadthalle.
"It will be extremely tight": Strache still lacks signatures to run in the Vienna election
24.02.2025 Heinz-Christian Strache is still missing support declarations in several Vienna electoral districts in order to be able to run citywide in the upcoming Vienna election. He criticizes the early election and "absurd hurdles" in collecting the necessary signatures.
Forest Fire in Baden District Averted Thanks to Hiker
24.02.2025 In the district of Baden, a forest fire was averted over the weekend thanks to a hiker.
Lotto Double Jackpot Goes to Carinthia
24.02.2025
On Sunday evening, it was time for a Carinthian: "Lotto Double Jackpot".
ATM Explosion in Wels Shopping Center: Perpetrators on the Run
24.02.2025 The series of ATM explosions just won't stop: In the early hours of Monday, unknown perpetrators struck at the Max-Center in Wels, fleeing with loot.
Inflation Jumps to 3.2 Percent in January: End of Electricity Price Caps as Main Driver
24.02.2025
Inflation in Austria rose to 3.2 percent in January 2025, after being at 2.0 percent in December 2024.
Result of the Germany Election: Victory for the Union, Merz Wants to Form New Government Quickly
24.02.2025 After the Union's victory in the German federal election on Sunday, CDU leader Friedrich Merz announced talks about the rapid formation of a government under his leadership.
Viennese Author Martin Prinz in Interview: "Era of Authentic Narratives is Coming to an End"
24.02.2025 The paradigm shift in contemporary historical writing about the Nazi regime, the Holocaust, and World War II is imminent. "The last witnesses are dying. The era of authentic narratives is coming to an end," says the Viennese author Martin Prinz.
Alaba's Participation in Serbia Matches Remains Uncertain
24.02.2025 On Sunday, David Alaba was in the starting lineup for Real Madrid for the first time since his serious knee injury, yet his participation in the Nations League play-off matches of the Austrian national football team against Serbia (March 20 at home, March 23 away) is uncertain.New Week Brings Changeable Weather
24.02.2025