Green Party to Decide on New Leadership on June 29 at Messe Wien
3.04.2025 On June 29, the Greens will elect their new party leadership: At a federal congress in the Messe Wien, a new party leader will be determined. Applications can be submitted starting May 4.
IS Returnee in Court in Vienna on April 9
3.04.2025 The former IS supporter Evelyn T., who was brought home from Syria with her seven-year-old son on March 1, must face charges of terrorist association and criminal organization at the Vienna Regional Court on April 9.
"Thin Thick Skin": Vienna's First Photo Exhibition on High Sensitivity
8.04.2025 The artist Garam Sajdak has taken on the theme of "high sensitivity" and opened Vienna's first photo exhibition on the subject. The exhibition "Thin Thick Skin" shows how the theme affects those affected.
"Felix" Moves into the Bear Forest Arbesbach
3.04.2025 The Bear Forest Arbesbach in the Waldviertel will welcome the 34-year-old brown bear "Felix" from Slovenia as a new resident in the coming weeks.
Hundreds of Inspections Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Burgenland
3.04.2025 A comprehensive surveillance program has been launched in Burgenland due to foot-and-mouth disease.
VR Experience: Leopold Museum Invites to a Conversation with Egon Schiele
3.04.2025 The Virtual Reality experience "Egon Schiele - A Personal Encounter" invites visitors at the Leopold Museum to an immersive journey into Vienna around 1900. The experience can be visited until April 14.
Billa Expands "Quiet Hour" for People with Autism
3.04.2025 On April 2nd, it was World Autism Awareness Day. Bright lights, market announcements, and crowded aisles can be a burden for people with autism when shopping. That's why Billa introduced the "Quiet Hour" in 2021 – a time when acoustic and visual stimuli are reduced. The offering is now being expanded.
All Roadblocks and Detours at the Vienna Marathon 2025 at a Glance
4.04.2025 On Sunday, April 6, the 42nd Vienna Marathon will take place. You can find detailed information about road closures, alternative routes, crossing possibilities, and public transport restrictions for the Vienna City Marathon 2025 here.
Pursuit in Carinthia Ends Fatally: Wrong-Way Driver Dies in Crash
3.04.2025 For a 40-year-old Carinthian, a police chase after a hit-and-run ended fatally.
Gas Leak in Leoben: 15 People Taken to Hospital
3.04.2025 In a multi-party house in Leoben, there was a gas leak on the night of Thursday. 15 women, men, and children had to be taken to hospitals by the rescue services.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Air Traffic Nearly Back to Pre-Corona Levels
3.04.2025 The greenhouse gas emissions from air traffic are approaching pre-pandemic levels. According to the mobility organization VCÖ, 2.97 million tons of greenhouse gases were emitted by air traffic last year, which represents an increase of eleven percent compared to 2023. In 2019, the previous peak was 2.99 million tons. The VCÖ advocates for the introduction of a kerosene tax and an expansion of rail traffic.
Hartberg after 1:0 against Wiener Austria for the first time in the ÖFB Cup Final
3.04.2025 TSV Hartberg has reached the ÖFB Cup final for the first time. They defeated Wiener Austria 1-0 on Wednesday evening. Donis Avdijaj scored the winning goal in the 54th minute. Hartberg will now face WAC in the final on May 1st.
79-Year-Old in Lower Austria Shoots Himself in the Stomach: Seriously Injured
3.04.2025 On Wednesday afternoon, a 79-year-old man from the Korneuburg district was seriously injured by a shot from his own hunting rifle in Stratzing (Krems district).
All Roadblocks and Detours at the Vienna Marathon 2025 at a Glance
3.04.2025 On Sunday, April 6, the 42nd Vienna Marathon will take place. You can find detailed information about road closures, alternative routes, crossing possibilities, and public transport restrictions for the Vienna City Marathon 2025 here.
Disruption Causes Mega Train Chaos at ÖBB in Vienna
3.04.2025 At ÖBB, there were delays and train cancellations on the S-Bahn main line in Vienna on Thursday morning due to an overhead line disruption.
100 Years of Work and Outdoor Wear by FRISTADS: Win an Anniversary Box
3.04.2025 "Legends of Workwear" - for 100 years, FRISTADS has stood for high-quality work and outdoor clothing. The Swedish brand, part of the Hultafors Group, has shaped the industry: from robust overalls for dockworkers to sustainable industrial solutions. To celebrate the anniversary, FRISTADS is launching a Limited Edition Anniversary Box, and we are giving one away.
Law-and-Order Policy to Boost ÖVP in Vienna Election 2025
3.04.2025 The ÖVP plans to step out of the long opposition phase with a law-and-order campaign for the Vienna election in 2025, led by top candidate Karl Mahrer, and to regain a place in the city government. To achieve this, they have set thematic priorities on security and infrastructure measures.
„Methods of the 18th Century“: Teacher Criticizes Digital School Reality
3.04.2025 Children and adolescents are currently receiving too little support in learning how to use digital media sensibly, criticizes teacher and digitalization expert Patrick Thalhammer.
Meinl-Reisinger travels to Sarajevo
3.04.2025 On Thursday and Friday, Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger will visit Sarajevo.
Budget Problems: Calls for Property Tax Reform Grow Louder
3.04.2025 Due to the budgetary problems of the municipalities, calls for a reform of the property tax are becoming louder again.
Increased Risk of Accidents: ÖAMTC Warning of Wildlife Crossing
3.04.2025 The warmer temperatures and longer days cause wildlife to become more active. This increases the risk of collisions with deer or stags on the roads. The ÖAMTC warns of the possible consequences of such encounters.
School Bags in Check: What Parents Should Pay Attention to Now
3.04.2025 The start of school is approaching, and many families are faced with the decision for the first school bag. The Chamber of Labor Upper Austria (AK OÖ) has tested 14 current models.
Budget Summit: Only One Federal State Had a Positive Balance in 2024
2.04.2025 The struggle for budget consolidation led to a kind of summit meeting between the federal government, municipalities, and states on Wednesday.
Groundbreaking for New Central Vocational School Building in Vienna Seestadt
2.04.2025 The city of Vienna achieves an important milestone in supporting vocational education through the construction of a new central vocational school building in Seestadt Aspern.
OeNB Chief Against Further Interest Rate Cut
2.04.2025 OeNB Chief Holzmann sees no need for a further interest rate cut by the ECB. The current key interest rates no longer affect economic growth in the euro area, and inflation is decreasing as expected, he explained to Reuters. "We had assumed that inflation would decrease," he said.
Plans for Attack on Vienna Pride: Three Young Men Charged
2.04.2025 In connection with allegedly planned attacks on the 2023 Rainbow Parade in Vienna, the St. Pölten public prosecutor's office has charged three young men.
Continuing Education Time Replaces Educational Leave: What Changes in 2026
2.04.2025 From 2026, the training period will replace the educational leave and focus on people with low formal education. It can no longer be started directly after parental leave, and there are also stricter rules for those interested.
Record in Counterfeits: Over 128,000 Products Seized in 2024
2.04.2025 The Austrian customs seized a total of 128,898 counterfeit products in 2024 with an estimated market value of over 38 million euros - measured at the original price.
Antisemitism is increasingly becoming a "youth" problem
2.04.2025 A study by the Institute for Empirical Social Research IFES on behalf of the parliament shows that antisemitism is increasingly becoming a problem among young people. In particular, young people express more antisemitic views, especially regarding Israel, than older generations.
ATV Broadcasted Sexual Assault on Television: Woman Sues Broadcaster
2.04.2025 The TV channel ATV is facing a lawsuit from a young woman who claims she was depicted and broadcast in a reality show without her consent during a sexual assault. The channel is defending itself.
Sweet Sensation: First Lisztaffen Babies at Tierschutz Austria
2.04.2025 A small sensation brings great joy to Tierschutz Austria: For the first time in the 180-year history of the Vienna Animal Protection Association, cotton-top tamarin babies have been born at the animal shelter in Vösendorf.
Austria Falls to 20th Place in EU Comparison of Weekly Working Hours
2.04.2025 Austria fell from 3rd place in 2008 to 20th place in 2023 in the EU comparison of average weekly working hours.
Journalist has been waiting for documents from the Magistrate of the City of Vienna since 2016: Constitutional Court intervenes
3.04.2025 The Constitutional Court has determined that a journalist's right to a reasonable duration of proceedings has been violated.
Dental Health in Children: Slight Improvement in Austria
2.04.2025 The state of dental health among children in Austria has slightly improved since 2016. This is shown by a new study from Gesundheit Österreich GmbH (GÖG), which was presented on Wednesday.
Injured in Serious Traffic Accident in Vienna-Floridsdorf
2.04.2025 In the early morning hours on Wednesday, a serious traffic accident occurred in Vienna-Floridsdorf at the intersection of Jedleseer Straße and Pichelwangergasse.
Rosary Waits for National Fund Chairmanship
2.04.2025 National Council President Walter Rosenkranz (FPÖ) has not yet made a decision on whether he will voluntarily step down as head of the National Fund for NS Victims.
As Technicians Posed: Viennese Couple Became Victims of Trick Thieves
2.04.2025 An elderly couple from Vienna-Favoriten has become the victim of a suspected trick theft. As the police reported, the incident was reported to the Van-der-Nüll-Gasse police station on Tuesday. The damage: jewelry worth several tens of thousands of euros.
Homeless Man Brutally Stabbed Security Staff at Vienna's Floridsdorf Station
2.04.2025 In the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, a security guard was seriously injured in a knife attack at Floridsdorf station.
Vienna Police Permanently Removed Fake Rainer Artwork from Circulation
2.04.2025 A purportedly forged artwork, originally offered as an original by Arnulf Rainer at a Vienna auction house, has now been permanently confiscated by court order.
Injured in Serious Traffic Accident in Vienna-Floridsdorf
2.04.2025 In the early morning hours on Wednesday, a serious traffic accident occurred in Vienna-Floridsdorf at the intersection of Jedleseer Straße and Pichelwangergasse.
Viennese Man Shouted "Heil Hitler" During Noise Disturbance Incident: Arrest
2.04.2025 A 58-year-old Viennese man was arrested on Tuesday in Vienna-Ottakring after shouting "Heil Hitler" during a police operation due to noise disturbance.
List KPÖ/Links Presented Election Program for Vienna Election
2.04.2025 In the Vienna election campaign, KPÖ and LINKS presented their joint election program on Wednesday. The main focuses are health and care, climate protection, education, and a "solidarity city" without racism. The goal is to enter the municipal council, where they want to be a "troublesome social opposition."
Eleven Repeated Oaths of Office by Federal President Van der Bellen
2.04.2025 On Wednesday morning, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen swore in eight ministers and three state secretaries again. This was necessary because the responsibilities changed compared to the previous government with the new Federal Ministries Act. The government consisting of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS was first sworn in on March 3.
Dismantling of Network with Depictions of Abuse of Minors
2.04.2025 After years of investigations, Bavarian investigators have uncovered a large platform for child pornographic material on the darknet.
Vienna Increases Number of "Waste Watchers"
2.04.2025 In Vienna, the "Waste-Watchers" monitor compliance with cleanliness rules and can sanction violations. Last year, they imposed 12,157 fines and filed 1,290 reports. According to Environmental Councillor Czernohorszky, the number of personnel will be increased to enforce the rules even more consistently.
IS Propagandist in Vienna Convicted: 4 Years Imprisonment for Syrian Refugee
2.04.2025 A 40-year-old Syrian, who before fleeing to Europe had at least acted as a propagandist for the radical Islamist terrorist militia "Islamic State" (IS) in his home country, was sentenced to four years in prison on Wednesday at the Vienna Regional Court for terrorist association and criminal organization.
ATM Blown Up in Carinthia - Police Launch Major Manhunt
2.04.2025 In Arnoldstein, an ATM was blown up again. The police are investigating and searching for the fleeing perpetrators. The property damage is significant, but no one was injured.
Fear of Foot-and-Mouth Disease: Now Border Crossings Are Being Closed
2.04.2025 Due to the rampant foot-and-mouth disease, small border crossings in Austria are to be closed.
Continuing Education Time Replaces Educational Leave: What Changes in 2026
2.04.2025 From 2026, the training period will replace the educational leave and focus on people with low formal education. It can no longer be started directly after parental leave, and there are also stricter rules for those interested.
Four Dead Ukrainian Women After Accident on A2 Towards Vienna: Negligent Homicide Suspected
2.04.2025 After the accident on the Southern Motorway (A2) near Scheiblingkirchen in the Lower Austrian district of Neunkirchen, in which four people lost their lives on Tuesday, investigations are ongoing. The tachograph of the involved truck is currently being evaluated, said police spokesman Raimund Schwaigerlehner upon request on Wednesday. The severely injured occupants of the minibus, in which four Ukrainian citizens died, are not yet able to be questioned.
Free Train Travel Across Europe: EU Gives Away Tickets to 18-Year-Olds
2.04.2025 Over 35,000 young Europeans can once again travel across Europe with free train tickets.
Mass Grave from Roman Times Provides New Insights into the History of Vienna
2.04.2025 Vienna's history may need to be rewritten: Experts presented a genuine "sensational find" at the Vienna Museum on Wednesday.
In Animal Trials Successful: Is a Nasal Covid-19 Live Vaccine Coming as a Booster Vaccination?
2.04.2025 A research team from the Icahn School of Medicine in New York, which includes Austrian virologist Peter Palese and vaccine expert Florian Krammer, who works in New York and at MedUni Vienna, has successfully tested a trivalent live vaccine against Covid-19 as a nasal vaccine in experimental animals. The Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV), which is harmless to humans, was used as a vector. This vaccine could also be suitable as a booster vaccination.
Budget Summit: Only One Federal State Had a Positive Balance in 2024
2.04.2025 The struggle for budget consolidation led to a kind of summit meeting between the federal government, municipalities, and states on Wednesday.
Brutal Knife Attack in Vienna-Ottakring: Victim Released from Hospital
2.04.2025 The 26-year-old man who sought out a police station in Vienna-Ottakring with serious injuries on the night of Tuesday has already been discharged from the hospital, according to police information.