After Villach Attack: Increase in Hate Comments Against Syrians
19.02.2025 After the allegedly Islamist-motivated terrorist attack in Villach, in which a 23-year-old Syrian killed a 14-year-old teenager on Saturday and injured five other people, hate comments and racist insults against the Syrian community in Austria have increasingly appeared on social media. This development was criticized by Abdulhkeem Alshater, chairman of the Free Syrian Community Association, in a conversation with the APA.
Party Donation Scandal Involving Million Donation from Former FPÖ Official to AfD
19.02.2025
Shortly before the federal election in Germany, the AfD is embroiled in a new party donation scandal following a donation from a former FPÖ official.
No Candidacy in Vienna Election: ÖVP Club Chairman Wölbitsch Steps Down
19.02.2025 The ÖVP parliamentary group leader in the federal capital, Markus Wölbitsch, will not run in the Vienna election. He is leaving politics.
Pope Francis Struggles with Bilateral Pneumonia
19.02.2025
Since Friday, Pope Francis has been receiving treatment in a clinic in Rome. The Vatican has now released new details about the health condition of the church leader.
Start of the Central Matura 2026 and 2027 on May 5
19.02.2025 In the years 2026 and 2027, the central school-leaving exams will start on May 5th with the exams in the subject German.
Online Retailers from China Intensify Package Flood in Austria
19.02.2025
The Austrian parcel market experienced strong growth last year, driven by a massive increase in deliveries from Chinese online retailers.
Schloss Kremsegg in Upper Austria Now Available on Willhaben
19.02.2025
If you have considered purchasing a castle, you should take a look at Willhaben. The Baroque Castle Kremsegg in Upper Austria is now listed there.
16-Year-Old Threatened Youth Counselor in Vienna-Liesing with Knife
19.02.2025
In Vienna-Liesing, there was a police operation after a teenager allegedly threatened a caregiver with a knife in a supervised living facility.
Coalition: Is a "Decisive Step" on the Horizon?
20.02.2025 In the black-red coalition talks, things could move quickly. Negotiation circles informed the APA on Wednesday that they were working to take a "decisive step" this week.
Teen Duo Caught After Store Break-In in Vienna-Liesing
19.02.2025
On Tuesday night, a witness observed two individuals breaking the glass windows of a shop in Vienna-Liesing and reported the incident to the police.
Naturalizations 2024 Significantly Increased: Israelis, Syrians, and Turks Leading
19.02.2025 The number of naturalizations in Austria increased significantly last year. At the top are Israelis, Syrians, and Turks.
ATM Explosion in Korneuburg Causes Significant Property Damage
19.02.2025 The explosion of an ATM on Tuesday at Korneuburg station caused considerable property damage. A six-figure sum is assumed, according to ÖBB spokesperson Christopher Seif on Wednesday in response to an APA inquiry.
Vienna Last Year the Tail Light for Wrong-Way Drivers
19.02.2025
In no other federal state were so few wrong-way drivers reported to the Ö3 traffic service in 2024 as in Vienna.
Vienna Last Year the Tail Light for Wrong-Way Drivers
19.02.2025
In no other federal state were so few wrong-way drivers reported to the Ö3 traffic service in 2024 as in Vienna.
From 2026, Property Prices Will Rise Again
19.02.2025
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Fatality in Residential House Fire in Korneuburg District
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19.02.2025
In Ernstbrunn (Korneuburg district), a residential house fire occurred on the night of Wednesday. One person lost their life.
Woman Dead After Dispute in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
19.02.2025 A 47-year-old woman was killed during an argument in an apartment in Vienna-Leopoldstadt on Tuesday evening.
Great Sympathy at Memorial March in Villach
19.02.2025
On Tuesday evening, a mourning march took place in Villach through the city center with more than a thousand participants. Also present were the leaders of federal and state politics, Federal Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg and Governor Peter Kaiser.
Deposit Tourism Due to Higher Deposit for Glass Bottles
19.02.2025 The fuel tourism at the border between Germany and Austria has gained a sibling with deposit tourism.
Fatal Accident in Traun: Workers Fell Down Elevator Shaft
18.02.2025 Two workers were fatally injured at a construction site in Traun on Tuesday afternoon.
Great Sympathy at Memorial March in Villach
18.02.2025
On Tuesday evening, a mourning march took place in Villach through the city center with more than a thousand participants. Also present were the leaders of federal and state politics, Federal Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg and Governor Peter Kaiser.
Austrian Hamas Hostage Tal Shoham Before Release
18.02.2025 The Austrian Hamas hostage Tal Shoham will apparently be released on Saturday as part of a hostage transfer in the Gaza Strip.
Great Sympathy at Memorial March in Villach
18.02.2025
On Tuesday evening, a mourning march took place in Villach through the city center with more than a thousand participants. Also present were the leaders of federal and state politics, Federal Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg and Governor Peter Kaiser.
Tesla Crashes in Badner Bahn: 36-Year-Old Injured
18.02.2025 A 36-year-old driver was injured when his vehicle collided with the Badner Bahn at an unguarded railway crossing in Möllersdorf on Tuesday.
Bus Driver in Shock: Unknown Person Pressed Knife Against His Chest
18.02.2025 In St. Georgen an der Mattig in the Braunau district, a bus driver was threatened with a knife by an unknown person on Monday evening and forced to stop. The search is ongoing.
Fatal Accident in Traun: Workers Fell Down Elevator Shaft
24.02.2025 Two workers were fatally injured at a construction site in Traun on Tuesday afternoon.
Disruption at Vienna Airport: Climate Activists Must Pay 15,000 Euros
18.02.2025 Climate activists of the "Last Generation" have agreed to pay 15,000 euros to Vienna Airport after staging a protest at Vienna-Schwechat Airport in July of the previous year.
Study: This is Why We Love to Gossip
24.02.2025 A study conducted by Stanford and Maryland Universities titled "Explaining the Evolution of Gossip" indicates that gossip plays an important role in building interpersonal relationships.
Offensive at Self-Service Branches: Vienna Gets Even More Post Pickup Stations
24.02.2025 Pick up packages around the clock, and on any day of the week: The Post is significantly expanding its self-service offering in Vienna this year.
Fatal Shots in Parking Lot in Wiener Neustadt: Defendant Partially Confesses
18.02.2025 On Tuesday, a trial began against a 44-year-old following the fatal shooting of a 34-year-old in September 2023 in a parking lot in Wiener Neustadt.
Austrian Hamas Hostage Tal Shoham Before Release
18.02.2025 The Austrian Hamas hostage Tal Shoham will apparently be released on Saturday as part of a hostage transfer in the Gaza Strip.
Styria: Military Shooting Exercises Triggered Wildfire
18.02.2025 During live-fire exercises with tracer ammunition at the Ortnerhof shooting range near St. Michael in Upper Styria, a wildfire broke out on Tuesday.
Most Beautiful Film Locations in Europe: Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace Prevails
18.02.2025 Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna is the most beautiful location in Europe - in the eyes of those who voted in the annual selection for the best film/series location by the European Film Commissions.
Austrian Hamas Hostage Tal Shoham Before Release
18.02.2025 The Austrian Hamas hostage Tal Shoham will apparently be released on Saturday as part of a hostage transfer in the Gaza Strip.
Ticking Time Bombs: Austria Hosts Over 100 Islamist "High-Risk Individuals"
18.02.2025 More than 100 radicalized Islamist "high-risk individuals" are currently being monitored by the intelligence service in Austria. The continuous radicalization through online platforms like TikTok is additionally leading to an increasing threat of attacks by elusive lone actors.
Win 2 Premiere Theater Tickets for "A Case for Father Brown" at VIENNA.at
18.02.2025 Win at VIENNA.at 2 x 2 premiere tickets for the play "A Case for Father Brown" including a glass of sparkling wine.
ÖVP and SPÖ Continue to Rely on Secrecy in Coalition Negotiations
18.02.2025
The coalition negotiations between ÖVP and SPÖ continue to be characterized by strict confidentiality.
Deceased in Vienna Garage Exit Could Be Identified
18.02.2025
A man found dead in a garage exit in Vienna was not killed by external influence, according to the autopsy results. He was a 28-year-old Austrian citizen known in the drug scene.
Serial Robber Targeted Viennese Elderly Women: Twelve Years in Prison
18.02.2025 A 39-year-old serial robber was sentenced to twelve years in prison on Tuesday in Vienna for serious robberies against elderly women. The victims were between 72 and 93 years old.
After Terror Attack in Villach: Calls for More Police and Tougher Laws
18.02.2025 After the terror attack in Villach on Saturday, in which a 23-year-old Syrian killed a 14-year-old teenager and injured five people, Carinthian state politicians demanded stricter laws and more police forces.
OeNB Chief Does Not Rule Out Another Recession Year for Austria
18.02.2025
After two years of economic recession in Austria, at the beginning of 2025, only a few positive signs are visible. The likelihood of a third year of recession is "not zero," according to OeNB Chief Holzmann.
Brezina's Musical "The Flying Castle" Premieres on Saturday
18.02.2025 On Saturday, the musical "The Flying Castle", based on a book series by Thomas Brezina, will premiere at the Mattersburg Cultural Center.
"Crisis and Threats Are Increasing": Interim Chancellor Schallenberg with Van der Bellen
18.02.2025 Interim Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg met with Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen at the Hofburg on Tuesday to discuss current security and geopolitical challenges.
Vienna Police Engaged in High-Speed Chase with Speeder: Motorcycle Confiscated
18.02.2025 With top speeds of up to 190 km/h on the A23 and 150 km/h in the city area, a motorcyclist evaded control by officers of the Vienna State Traffic Department on Monday evening.
Complaint Against Rapid Goalkeeper Hedl After Obscene Gesture at the Vienna Derby
18.02.2025
Rapid goalkeeper Niklas Hedl faces a suspension after making an obscene gesture in the Vienna Derby against Wiener Austria.
Austria's Gas Storage Only Half Full
18.02.2025 Austria's gas storage facilities have fallen to below 55 percent after the halt of the Ukraine transit, yet experts emphasize that the gas supply in the country is secured and the capacities are sufficient for two cold winters.
AK Balance: 824 Million Euros Secured for Members Last Year
18.02.2025
On Tuesday, the Chamber of Labor gave a positive review of its advisory activities in the year 2024.
Survey: Aggression Against Doctors on the Internet is Increasing
18.02.2025 The hatred against doctors on the internet is increasing. In a survey commissioned by the Vienna Medical Association among around 1,000 doctors, about 58 percent reported being affected by unjustified reviews.
500 Billion Euros Demanded for Railway Expansion in Europe
18.02.2025 ÖBB CEO Andreas Matthä and IV economist Christian Helmenstein are calling for an investment of 500 billion euros in European rail infrastructure by 2030 in Brussels, to modernize the trans-European transport network and secure the EU's economic future.
Teenager Arrested After Taxi Break-In in Vienna-Donaustadt
18.02.2025 After a taxi break-in on Monday in Vienna-Donaustadt, the police arrested three teenagers (15, 17, 19).
37-Year-Old Traced After Home Invasion in Vienna-Favoriten
18.02.2025
A 37-year-old suspect, who is believed to have been involved in a robbery of a 66-year-old woman in Vienna-Döbling last August, was arrested in Vienna-Favoriten. The search for his accomplices continues.
Shoplifter Arrested During Immediate Search at Vienna Praterstern
18.02.2025 On Sunday, a shoplifter was caught stealing a bottle of vodka and fled the scene.
Burglary in Vienna Tailoring Shop: Two 13-Year-Olds Caught
18.02.2025 Two 13-year-old boys known to the authorities were apprehended after a break-in at a tailor shop in Vienna-Döbling.
Knife Robbery in Drugstore in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Perpetrator on the Run
18.02.2025 In Vienna-Floridsdorf, a drugstore was robbed with a knife on Monday.