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  • Survey: This Generation Doesn't Miss Balls

    24.02.2025 14 percent of people in Austria are attending a ball this year, a survey now shows which generation has the most ball-goers.

    Real Victory with Starting XI Comeback of David Alaba

    24.02.2025 On Sunday, Real Madrid celebrated a 2-0 victory against Girona. David Alaba celebrated his comeback in the starting lineup.

    Pope Francis Has Overcome Breathing Crisis

    23.02.2025 After a deterioration in his health condition, Pope Francis has experienced mild kidney failure. The condition of the 88-year-old remains critical, but he has overcome the respiratory crisis, according to the Vatican.

    Strike at German Airports: Flights to Austria Could Also Be Affected

    23.02.2025 The airports in Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn are preparing for significant disruptions on Monday due to a planned warning strike by the Verdi union.

    Post Delivers More Than Half of the Packages

    23.02.2025 The partially state-owned, publicly listed Post increased its market share in the parcel sector by two percentage points in 2024.

    Excluded from the Municipal Council of the Vienna Greens

    23.02.2025 The Vienna Greens have decided to exclude councilor Öztas from their party after his recruitment of potential supporters sparked internal criticism.

    Coalition Negotiations Continue on Sunday

    23.02.2025 Even on Sunday, the ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS continue working on a joint government program. Despite officially ongoing coalition negotiations, great importance is still placed on confidentiality.

    Teenage Thieves Tracked Down by Vienna Police

    23.02.2025 Over the weekend, the Vienna police were able to report several investigative successes.

    Vienna-Brigittenau: 27-Year-Old Tried to Steal Delivery Bag

    23.02.2025 A food delivery person called the Vienna police on Saturday evening after his e-scooter was stolen by an unknown person.

    Shoplifter Attacked and Injured Store Detective at Vienna Central Station

    23.02.2025 On Saturday, the police were called late in the morning due to an aggressive shoplifter in a clothing store at Vienna Central Station.

    Witness Catches Burglar in the Act in Vienna-Döbling

    23.02.2025 On Saturday morning, an observant witness reported to the Billrothstraße police station that she had noticed two unfamiliar and suspicious individuals in the basement of her multi-party house.

    42-Year-Old Arrested After Threats Against Ex-Wife

    24.02.2025 The Vienna police were alerted on Saturday evening by a woman who reported that she had been threatened with death by her ex-partner in front of her residence.

    Alcohol Driver Injured in Accident in Lower Austria

    23.02.2025 On Sunday, a drunk driver was injured in a car accident in the Neunkirchen district.

    Viennese Duo in the German Eurovision Song Contest Preliminary Round Final

    23.02.2025 Nine singers, singers, and bands have qualified for the final of the German preliminary round for the Eurovision Song Contest, including Abor & Tynna from Vienna.

    Asylum Applications from Syrians Significantly Decreased After Assad's Fall

    23.02.2025 The fall of Syria's dictator Assad also affects asylum applications in Austria.

    Future Government Without Schallenberg

    23.02.2025 While ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS continue to negotiate a three-party coalition, Foreign Minister Schallenberg has made a decision about his political future.

    Coalition Negotiations Continue on Sunday

    23.02.2025 Even on Sunday, the ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS continue working on a joint government program. Despite officially ongoing coalition negotiations, great emphasis is still placed on confidentiality.

    Return of NEOS Top Candidate in Vienna Election

    23.02.2025 Christoph Wiederkehr, leader of the Vienna NEOS and deputy mayor, was once again nominated as the top candidate for the Pink party in the Vienna election at the member assembly.

    Police Found Drugs and Stolen Goods in Vienna Cellar

    23.02.2025 Officers from the Brigittenau City Police Command seized various drugs, several knives, and allegedly stolen items in a basement compartment on Stuwergasse yesterday.

    Green Top Candidate Pühringer Advocates for Red-Green After Vienna Election

    23.02.2025 On Saturday, the Vienna Greens elected Judith Pühringer as the top candidate for the Vienna election on April 27 at a state assembly. A coalition with the SPÖ was promoted after the municipal council election.

    Dispute Over Deposit: Businessman Robbed in Vienna-Landstraße

    24.02.2025 On Friday afternoon, four men in Vienna-Landstraße attempted to retrieve a gold ring and a wristwatch from a shop that they had pawned. Since these items had already been sold, they instead stole cash in a low five-figure amount and fled.

    21-Year-Old Raced Through Vienna at 230 km/h: Arrest

    23.02.2025 A 21-year-old fled from the police with his car on the Vienna Southeast Tangent on Friday evening. He accelerated in the city area on Raffineriestraße in Vienna-Donaustadt to up to 230 km/h and drove multiple times on the opposite lane.

    Camping Boom in Austria: Fourth Consecutive Overnight Stay Record

    23.02.2025 The local campsites have experienced a record year for the fourth consecutive time. An increase of more than two percent resulted in 8.5 million overnight stays in the past year. This was announced by the booking portal "camping.info" based on data from Statistics Austria on Friday.

    André Heller's New Music Project: "Remassuri" at the Vienna City Theater

    23.02.2025 "Remassuri" – a typical Viennese expression for hustle, chaos, and exuberant fun – gives its name to the new project by André Heller, Ernst Molden, and Ursula Strauss. Starting from March 14, an extraordinary show celebrating the diversity of Viennese music will be offered at the Vienna City Theater.

    Why the Corona Pandemic Has Especially Burdened Families

    23.02.2025 Many families are still struggling with the aftermath of the Corona period. At that time, one had to live in a "permanent makeshift" situation, characterized by uncertainty and fear.

    Hacker Attack on the City Municipality of Tulln: Systems Available Again

    21.02.2025 The city municipality of Tulln was confronted with a hacker attack last week. Now they are "fully operational again in terms of IT".

    Villach Ends Mourning Week with Heart on the Drau

    21.02.2025 After last week's terrorist attack, the official week of mourning in Villach is coming to an end. The city announced an illuminated heart on the Drau.

    Is a Three-Party Coalition Coming After All? NEOS Negotiating Again

    21.02.2025 In the negotiations to form a new federal government, the ÖVP and SPÖ are said to have included the NEOS as partners again, which now points to a possible three-party coalition.

    Karl Mahrer ÖVP Top Candidate in Vienna Election

    21.02.2025 The ÖVP is entering the Vienna election with party leader Karl Mahrer as the top candidate.

    Polcanova Reaches Quarterfinals at the Europe Top 16 Tournament

    21.02.2025 The Austrian table tennis European champion Sofia Polcanova started with a clear victory in Montreux.

    "Developing Splendidly": A Visit to Schönbrunn's First Kirk's Dik-dik Offspring

    21.02.2025 After several years, the Vienna Zoo can finally present a young Kirk's dik-dik. VIENNA.at visited the antelope, which provided a "Christmas surprise" two months ago in Schönbrunn.

    House in Flames: Fire Department Rescues Woman and Dogs in Drösing

    21.02.2025 In Drösing (District Gänserndorf), a residential house caught fire on Friday morning.

    Is a Three-Party Coalition Coming After All? NEOS Negotiating Again

    21.02.2025 In the negotiations to form a new federal government, the ÖVP and SPÖ are said to have included the NEOS as partners again, which now again suggests a possible three-party coalition.

    This Guest Will Attend the Lugner Box at the Vienna Opera Ball 2025

    21.02.2025 Six days separate Vienna from the first Opera Ball since the death of builder Richard Lugner. It is now confirmed that street artist and DJ Alec Monopoly will be a guest in the Lugner City box.

    Fake Tax Consultant in Vienna: 32 Months Unconditional Imprisonment

    21.02.2025 On Friday, a fraudster with multiple prior convictions was sentenced to 32 months of unconditional imprisonment at the Vienna Regional Court for serious commercial fraud and embezzlement.

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    Kiss Affair: Hermoso Also Wants to Appeal Against Verdict

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    21.02.2025 Not only the former Spanish federation chief Luis Rubiales will appeal the verdict in the kiss affair. According to Spanish media reports on Friday, national player Jennifer Hermoso and the public prosecutor's office also do not want to accept the verdict.

    Is a Three-Party Coalition Coming After All? NEOS Negotiating Again

    21.02.2025 In the negotiations to form a new federal government, the ÖVP and SPÖ are said to have included the NEOS as partners again, which now points to a possible three-party coalition.

    Woman Killed in Vienna Apartment in Drug Frenzy: Pre-Trial Detention and Expert Opinion

    25.02.2025 On Friday, a 20-year-old who was arrested following a homicide of a 47-year-old woman in an apartment in the green Prater in Vienna-Leopoldstadt was remanded in custody due to the risk of committing the offense.

    Is a Three-Party Coalition Coming After All? NEOS Negotiating Again

    21.02.2025 In the negotiations to form a new federal government, the ÖVP and SPÖ are said to have included the NEOS as a partner again, which now points to a possible three-party coalition.

    After Major Fire: Maco in Salzburg Resumes Production

    21.02.2025 The Salzburg-based hardware manufacturer Maco has been able to ramp up production again after the devastating fire on the night of February 6th to 7th.

    Suspension of Rapid Goalkeeper Hedl Confirmed

    21.02.2025 In advance of the Bundesliga match between Rapid Vienna and LASK, the suspension for Niklas Hedl has been confirmed.

    Strache's Former Office Manager Pays Fine: Diversion Instead of Conviction

    21.02.2025 A criminal case for attempted incitement to false testimony against the former office manager of the former FPÖ leader and Vice Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache was resolved through diversion at the Vienna Regional Court on Friday afternoon.

    Conference League: Rapid Faces FK Borac Banja Luka in the Round of 16

    21.02.2025 The Hütteldorfer will face the current second-placed team of the Bosnian championship in the round of 16.

    Police Embrace Digitalization: Bodycams Now Available Throughout Austria

    21.02.2025 The Austrian police are increasingly relying on digitalization to simplify administrative processes and make operations more efficient.

    Air Traffic Controller Shortage: Where Three Eurofighters Are Relocating Over the Weekend

    21.02.2025 Due to the shortage of air traffic controllers in Zeltweg, three Eurofighters are heading to Hörsching over the weekend, reported the "Oberösterreichische Nachrichten".

    Attempted Kidnapping in Carinthia: Eight-Year-Old Managed to Escape

    21.02.2025 In Ebenthal near Klagenfurt, an as yet unidentified man attempted to abduct an eight-year-old girl on Monday.

    Hacker Attack on the City Municipality of Tulln: Systems Available Again

    21.02.2025 The city municipality of Tulln was confronted with a hacker attack last week. Now they are "fully operational again from an IT perspective".

    Fire in Ernstbrunn: Identity of Deceased Clarified

    21.02.2025 After the building fire in the municipality of Ernstbrunn (district of Korneuburg/Lower Austria), the identity of the deceased has been confirmed.

    Villach Ends Mourning Week with Heart on the Drau

    21.02.2025 After last week's terrorist attack, the official week of mourning in Villach is coming to an end. The city announced an illuminated heart on the Drau.

    This Online Supermarket Now Stocks Dubai Chocolate

    21.02.2025 Chocolate lovers in Austria can rejoice: The coveted Dubai-Style chocolate from Lindt is now available at the online supermarket Gurkerl.

    Teenager Arrested After Robbery at Vienna Praterstern

    21.02.2025 After a robbery at Vienna's Praterstern, the police arrested a 16-year-old this week.

    42-Year-Old Died in Paragliding Crash in Pongau

    21.02.2025 On Wednesday, a 42-year-old man died in a paragliding crash in the Salzburg Pongau region.

    Birthday Party in Vienna-Brigittenau Escalates: Woman Scalded with Hot Coffee

    21.02.2025 A birthday party in Vienna-Brigittenau ended on Thursday with a police operation and an arrest.

    Opening of New Library at "Neues Landgut" in Vienna-Favoriten

    21.02.2025 With over 900 square meters of space and a media offering of more than 43,000 books, DVDs, Tonies, and digital media, one of the largest libraries in the city has opened at the "Neues Landgut" in Vienna-Favoriten.

    In 2024, More Counterfeit Notes Were in Circulation Again

    21.02.2025 The number of counterfeit banknotes in Austria increased significantly in 2024. According to the OeNB, 10,213 counterfeit notes were seized last year – an increase of around 30 percent compared to 2023.

    Unknown Person Attempted to Blow Up ATM in Pasching

    21.02.2025 In Pasching, an ATM explosion attempt failed on the night of Friday. The unknown perpetrator left empty-handed.