Woman Raped in Vienna City Center: 27-Year-Old Arrested
14.05.2025 In the night leading to Tuesday, a 16-year-old girl was found by the police in downtown Vienna after she claimed to have been raped.
Manhunt After Attack on Elderly Woman in Lower Austria
14.05.2025 An 88-year-old woman was attacked in her home in Tullnerbach by an unknown man. The perpetrator dragged her into the bedroom, after which the woman triggered the alarm on her emergency watch. The man fled, the woman remained unharmed but was severely shocked. The Lower Austria police are asking for information.
CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD starts in cinemas: Escape Room experience and tickets to win
14.05.2025 On May 29, the horror film CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, from the creators of SMILE, will be released in cinemas across Austria. To celebrate, you can win the "CIRCUS" Escape Room experience at Westfield SCS and movie tickets with us.
Klimt's Secret Uncovered: "The Bride" at the Upper Belvedere in Vienna
14.05.2025 The Belvedere dedicates its "In Focus" exhibition from May 15 to the unfinished work "The Bride" by Gustav Klimt, which is presented as a loan from the Klimt Foundation and will highlight different interpretations and art technological backgrounds at the Upper Belvedere until October 5.
Planned Army Investments Should Be Realized
14.05.2025 On the day after the budget presentation on Tuesday, Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner (ÖVP) emphasized that the planned investments in the area of national defense will be implemented.
Budget: Headwinds Face Burdens
14.05.2025 Criticism of the measures the government plans to use to balance the budget was voiced by interest groups on Wednesday.
"Wien DAC New": WienWein Winemakers Demand Expanded System
14.05.2025 The Viennese winemaker group "WienWein" is calling for a comprehensive reform of the DAC system for Viennese viticulture. The background is the concern that significant single-vineyard wines like "Riesling Ried Preussen" or "Grüner Veltliner Ried Schenkenberg" may no longer be marketed under their precise origin designation in the future.
NÖ: Biker flown to hospital after crash
14.05.2025 On Wednesday, three men were injured in a collision in the Hollabrunn district.
Ceremonial Hall in Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace to be Restored
14.05.2025 The Ceremonial Hall of Schönbrunn Palace, a central room of the Habsburg summer residence, is currently undergoing extensive restoration. The goal is to secure the historical furnishings and preserve them for future generations, according to the Schönbrunn Group in a statement.
Budget: Sports Call for "Comeback Package"
14.05.2025 From 2027, the Federal Sports Organization Sport Austria wants to see a "comeback package".
Purchasing Power Tourists Support Domestic Tourism Balance
14.05.2025 Austria is a popular holiday destination, but costs are rising faster than revenues, which burdens value creation, according to a Wifo analysis. Many guests are saving, but wealthy Americans and Asians are improving the tourism balance in 2024, according to Österreich Werbung (ÖW).
After Termination of Investigations in Pilnacek Case: Justification Published
14.05.2025 After the investigation into abuse of office against two police officers in connection with the death of former Justice Department head Christian Pilnacek was discontinued, the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has now published the reasoning for the discontinuation.
Justice Budget Causes Concern Among Judges
14.05.2025 The justice budget has elicited a negative reaction from the professional associations of judges.
New Savings Package: An Overview of All Measures
14.05.2025 The budget for 2025/26 has been presented: Here is an overview of all savings measures, subsidies, and investments.
New Savings Package: An Overview of All Measures
14.05.2025 The budget for 2025/26 has been presented: Here is an overview of all savings measures, subsidies, and investments.
Viennese Inspectors Found Smuggled Cigarettes and Prescription Potency Drugs in the Supermarket
14.05.2025 In a supermarket in Vienna-Favoriten, the Immediate Measures Group discovered smuggled cigarettes and prescription-only potency drugs. The customs investigation was informed and removed a large number of cigarette packs from circulation. These findings were made as part of a control focus in the city area, as the group reported.
Big Reception for Panda Pair: New Zoo Stars Officially Welcomed in Vienna
14.05.2025 With an official ceremony at the Emperor's Pavilion, Tiergarten Schönbrunn today welcomed the new panda pair "Lan Yun" and "He Feng". The reception was accompanied by a traditional lion dance and high-ranking political guests.
Possible Investor in Sight After Palmers Insolvency
14.05.2025 The planned entry of investors into the insolvent lingerie retailer Palmers is taking more concrete shape. According to the news magazine "profil," the unnamed group of investors is a Turkish, publicly traded textile company, supported by a private equity firm and a Swiss fund.
Electronics Industry Collective Agreement: Nearly 40 Works Meetings in Austria
14.05.2025 A breakthrough in the collective agreement for the electrical and electronics industry is still pending. Numerous works meetings took place on Wednesday.
ESC Expert Peter Urban Misses Eurovision Song Contest 2025 After Serious Fall
14.05.2025 ESC veteran Peter Urban had to cancel his appearance on Stefan Raab's RTL show "Chefsache ESC 2025 - Live from Basel" on Saturday at short notice due to an accident.
Bold Thieves Tried to Rob Woman After Bank Withdrawal at Vienna Bus Stop
14.05.2025 The Vienna police apprehended five bank connection thieves aged 18 to 57 after hours of surveillance on Tuesday.
Woman Raped in Vienna City Center: 27-Year-Old Arrested
14.05.2025 In the night leading to Tuesday, a 16-year-old girl was found by the police in downtown Vienna after she claimed to have been raped.
Construction Site Burglar Caught Red-Handed in Vienna-Brigittenau
14.05.2025 An observant witness informed the police on the night of Wednesday that three men fled in a van after an apparent break-in at a construction site.
Program Fireworks at the Vienna Danube Island Festival with Aut of Orda, Josh., and No Angels
14.05.2025 From rock and pop to hip-hop and Viennese songs, to schlager and electronic music – the Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025 once again presents a diverse range of musical genres. New this year is the opera genre, which sets special accents in the Johann Strauss year. The DIF program was presented on Wednesday.
35 Million Euros for Municipalities in Lower Austria
14.05.2025 A municipal support package from the state of Lower Austria amounting to 35 million euros is intended to provide financial relief.
Arrest after Car Break-Ins in Vienna-Favoriten
14.05.2025 On Tuesday, a 20-year-old was provisionally arrested by officers of the City Police Command Favoriten.
1. ESC Semifinal in Basel is Over: These Countries Have Advanced
14.05.2025 On Tuesday evening, the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 took place in Basel. The first ten countries have been confirmed to have made it to the grand final.
Savings Package Also Affects ÖBB: 1.4 Billion Euros Less for Railway Expansion
14.05.2025 The updated framework plan of the ÖBB for the expansion of the railway network from 2025 to 2030 includes a financial volume of 19.7 billion euros.
"Missed Opportunity": Doskozil Criticizes Budget
14.05.2025 On the day after the presentation of the federal budget, Burgenland's state leader Hans Peter Doskozil expressed criticism.
Justice Budget Causes Concern Among Judges
14.05.2025 The justice budget has elicited a negative reaction from the representatives of judges.
Danube Island Festival Program 2025: All Bands and the Line-Up
14.05.2025 At the Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025, over 600 hours of programming will be offered on 16 stages, with numerous national and international artists in the line-up. Which bands will entertain visitors on the Danube Island in Vienna with free admission from June 20 to 22, you can read here.
Woman Raped in Vienna City Center: 27-Year-Old Arrested
14.05.2025 In the early hours of Tuesday, a young woman was found by the police in downtown Vienna after she claimed to have been raped.
Justice Budget Causes Concern Among Judges
14.05.2025 The justice budget has elicited a negative reaction from the professional associations of judges.
Justice Budget Causes Concern Among Judges
14.05.2025 The justice budget has elicited a negative reaction from the representatives of judges.
Justice Budget Causes Concern Among Judges
14.05.2025 The justice budget has elicited a negative reaction from the professional associations of judges.
JJ before ESC performance relaxed: "This will be easy!"
15.05.2025 Austria's Song Contest candidate JJ looks relaxed in the interview about his upcoming performance in the 2nd ESC semi-final on Thursday. He also talked about his plans after the Song Contest and revealed whether he could leave the opera world behind forever.
Livestream: Tiergarten Schönbrunn Rolls Out the Red Carpet for New Pandas
14.05.2025 Three weeks after the arrival of the new pandas at the Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn, a welcome ceremony will take place on Wednesday. You can watch the livestream from 10 AM on VIENNA.at.
Carinthian Dead After Accident with Excavator
14.05.2025 In Carinthia, a 63-year-old man was run over by an excavator on Tuesday, whose operator did not have a Class F driver's license.
Fee Shock: What Is Getting More Expensive Now
14.05.2025 The new double budget for 2025 and 2026 brings numerous fee increases, including higher costs for the climate ticket, the e-card, and important documents such as passports and driver's licenses, which will financially burden many people.
Girl Dead After Fall in Tyrolean Gorge
14.05.2025 After falling during a hike in Tyrol, an eleven-year-old student is now no longer alive.
Operator of Basement Theater in Vienna's Café Prückel Leaves
14.05.2025 Christoph Schobesberger will no longer be the operator of the cellar theater in the Vienna Café Prückel. Discussions with interested parties for the succession are ongoing.
National Council Discusses Budget
14.05.2025 Before the decision on June 18, the National Council will deal with the budget on Wednesday.
MKS: Protective Measures Expected to End by May 20
14.05.2025 According to all expectations, the measures to protect against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) will end on May 20. Accordingly, border controls and military assistance deployments are to be terminated, provided no further cases occur, as confirmed by the office of the responsible State Secretary Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig (SPÖ) on Tuesday in response to a related ORF report.
1. ESC Semifinal in Basel is over: These countries have advanced
13.05.2025 On Tuesday evening, the first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 took place in Basel. The first ten countries have been confirmed to have made it to the grand finale.
LIVE - 1st ESC Semifinal 2025 in Basel in the Ticker
14.05.2025 Today, in the 1st ESC semi-final, 15 countries are competing for the coveted tickets to the grand finale on Saturday. Who can convince the audience? We report live from the show in our LIVE ticker.
Career End Confirmed: Rapid Striker Burgstaller Draws the Line
13.05.2025 He did not make this decision lightly, yet Rapid striker Guido Burgstaller announced his retirement on Tuesday.
Ministry of Education Prepares Penalties for Uncooperative Parents
13.05.2025 The government program stipulated that parents who refuse to talk to teachers after problematic behavior by their children should be punished in the future. The Ministry of Education has begun developing a corresponding sanction model.
New Savings Package: An Overview of All Measures
13.05.2025 The budget for 2025/26 has been presented: Here is an overview of all savings measures, subsidies, and investments.
Juicy Price Increases for Passport, Driver's License & Co.
13.05.2025 Soon, the costs for important documents such as passports, driver's licenses, ID cards & more will increase by up to 48 percent.
Trial Against BFA Official for Alleged Fraud in Deportation Flights
13.05.2025 On Tuesday, a trial took place at the Vienna Regional Court against an official of the Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (BFA) who is alleged to have acted unlawfully. The hearing was postponed indefinitely in the afternoon. A multitude of witnesses will be summoned for the next date.
Heinz-Christian Strache becomes District Councilor in Floridsdorf after Vienna Election
13.05.2025 Ex-FPÖ leader Heinz-Christian Strache clearly missed entering the state parliament in the Vienna election, but now he has a mandate again.
Marterbauer's First Budget Speech: "Austria Can, If It Wants"
13.05.2025 On Tuesday, Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) in his first budget speech rallied Austrians for "tough years" ahead, but also exuded confidence.
Trial Against BFA Official for Alleged Fraud in Deportation Flights
13.05.2025 On Tuesday, a trial took place at the Vienna Regional Court against an official of the Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (BFA) who is alleged to have acted unlawfully.
Ray Offspring at the Vienna House of the Sea
13.05.2025 In the House of the Sea in Vienna, three blue-spotted mask rays have been born. The breeding has been contributing to the preservation of the species for years.
Electronic Ankle Bracelet Now Possible for Longer Prison Sentences
13.05.2025 The Ministry of Justice has announced a reform of the Penal System Act, which aims to expand the use of electronic ankle bracelets and the rules for conditional releases.
New Savings Package: An Overview of All Measures
13.05.2025 The budget for 2025/26 has been presented: Here is an overview of all savings measures, subsidies, and investments.
New Savings Package: An Overview of All Measures
13.05.2025 The budget for 2025/26 has been presented: Here is an overview of all savings measures, subsidies, and investments.