Google Search in Austria Now with "AI Overview"
26.03.2025 On Wednesday, the "Overview with AI" feature will launch on Google Search in Austria.
Family Reunification Stop: Government Initiated Proposal in Asylum Law
26.03.2025 On Wednesday, the planned pause on family reunification was decided in the Council of Ministers. The initiative will then be immediately introduced in the National Council - the new regulation could thus be passed by Parliament as early as April.
Schedule for Budget Set: Here's What Happens Next
26.03.2025 The parliament has set the schedule for the creation of the double budget 2025/2026. The three-party coalition of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS is under significant pressure as savings are necessary due to substantial renovation needs and a potential EU deficit procedure.
Asfinag Warns of Fraud When Buying Vignettes Online
27.03.2025 Following a recently revealed fraud case related to the online purchase of a highway vignette, Asfinag called for special caution on Wednesday.
Truck Caught Fire in S6 Tunnel near Schottwien: Driver Prevented Tragedy
26.03.2025 Wednesday morning, there was a truck fire on the Semmering Expressway (S6). The semi-trailer caught fire in a tunnel in the Schottwien area in the Lower Austrian district of Neunkirchen.
ORF Agreement: Changes for ORF Committees and ORF Contribution Fixed
26.03.2025 The federal government has agreed on a reform of the ORF committees. It passed the Council of Ministers on Wednesday and is to be decided in the National Council on Thursday.
New Details on Hate Crime in Salzburg: Kicked in the Head, Shaved Head, Multiple Bone Fractures
26.03.2025 In connection with the hate crime cases ("Hate Crimes") that became known last week, more detailed information about two incidents in the state of Salzburg has now come to light. In both Pinzgau and Pongau, a man was lured to an alleged sex meeting with a woman or a teenager and then brutally attacked. One of the victims was even given a shaved head.
Family Reunification Stop: Government Initiated Proposal in Asylum Law
26.03.2025 On Wednesday, the planned pause on family reunification was decided in the Council of Ministers. The initiative will then be immediately introduced in the National Council - the new regulation could thus be passed by Parliament as early as April.
Schellhorn wants more budget contribution from states and municipalities
26.03.2025 The federal government is facing a tense budget situation – NEOS State Secretary Josef Schellhorn therefore calls for more effort from states and municipalities.
Fact Check: Do Ukrainians Travel to Vienna Just to "Collect" Minimum Benefits?
27.03.2025 Once again, the claim is circulating on social media that refugees from Ukraine are exploiting the Austrian social system. A widely-reaching online platform also supports this claim.
Burgenland: Municipalities Should Be Structurally Relieved
26.03.2025 In the context of a "Community Summit" on Tuesday evening, a political rapprochement regarding the relief of municipalities has emerged in Burgenland.
Football: Coaches See Good Chances for Austria
26.03.2025 Before the start of the second phase of the season next weekend, the coaches of the football Bundesliga clubs expect a close race for the championship title.
Meinl-Reisinger Calls for UN Reform
26.03.2025 In an interview with the "Presse," Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger spoke in favor of a reform but clearly against a replacement and dismantling of the United Nations.
The Most Popular Doctors in Vienna 2024 on DocFinder
26.03.2025 Who takes the best care of my health? That is the question one must ask when it comes to consulting a doctor. DocFinder has been making it easier to find the answer since 2009: patients can share their individual experiences on the online platform. The annual "DocFinder Patients' Choice Award" has now been awarded again. We have an overview of the most popular doctors in Vienna in 2024 across 13 specialties.
Vaccine Hesitancy in Austria Leads to Return of Diphtheria and Whooping Cough
26.03.2025 Pertussis, measles, diphtheria, and influenza are on the rise again in Austria due to a lack of vaccinations, warns the Austrian Association of Vaccine Manufacturers (ÖVIH) at a press conference on Tuesday. The vaccination rate for early summer meningoencephalitis (FSME) is also declining.
XL-Trees and More Plants: Vienna's Seestadt Becomes Greener
26.03.2025 In Vienna's Seestadt, significant steps are being taken to improve the urban climate with the planting of ten new XL trees and the creation of additional green spaces at Maria-Trapp-Platz. This project is part of a comprehensive re-greening initiative that has been ongoing for several years.
44-Year-Old Stabbed in Upper Austria: Autopsy Confirms Massive Use of Violence
25.03.2025 A 44-year-old woman, who was allegedly stabbed by her husband early Saturday morning in the Braunau district, bled to death as a result of many deep stab wounds to the upper body.
Due to Construction: This Popular Vienna Christmas Market Will Be Canceled for Two Years
25.03.2025 Significant changes are ahead at Maria-Theresien-Platz in Vienna: The Christmas market will be suspended for two years due to the redesign of the entrance areas of the Art and Natural History Museum.
Green Campaign Launched: Courage Instead of "Slaps" for Vienna
25.03.2025 The Vienna Greens have launched their election campaign under the motto "Courage." Lead candidate Judith Pühringer called for a return to red-green reform policies in her speech and criticized the current city government.
Pope's Doctor Reveals Shocking Details: "Francis Almost Died"
25.03.2025 Pope Francis could have died during the respiratory crisis on the night of February 28. This was reported by Sergio Alfieri, head of the medical team at the Roman university hospital "Agostino Gemelli," which treated the Pope, in an interview with the daily newspaper "Corriere della Sera".
Accident on A1 in Lower Austria Leaves Six Partially Seriously Injured
25.03.2025 On the West Motorway (A1), a traffic accident occurred early Tuesday morning in the municipality of Zeillern in the Lower Austrian district of Amstetten, resulting in six people being injured, some seriously.
Large-Scale Operation Following Threat of Attack on ORF Center in Vienna
25.03.2025 Regarding the ORF center at Vienna's Küniglberg, a bomb threat occurred on Tuesday.
Silent Disco Beach Tour will also stop in Vienna again in 2025: All Dates
25.03.2025 Starting April 30, the Silent Disco Austria will tour throughout Austria, fueled by Coke Studio, together with Erste Bank and Hitradio Ö3. The program includes six federal states and 20 different stops, including Vienna again.
Burgenland: Four Closed Schools to Reopen on Wednesday
25.03.2025 On Tuesday, the HAK/HAS, the Pannoneum, the Gymnasium, and the Sports Middle School in Neusiedl am See in Burgenland remained closed.
Foreclosures in Austria Have Increased Significantly
25.03.2025 The number of foreclosures of properties in Austria increased significantly in 2024. According to a recent analysis by the real estate analysis portal "smart facts," a total of 1,092 auction dates were scheduled – an increase of 32.7 percent compared to the previous year.
After Prison Sentence for Grasser and Meischberger: This Is How It Continues Now
25.03.2025 The Supreme Court has essentially confirmed the verdicts against the main defendants in the Buwog trial. Karl-Heinz Grasser received a four-year prison sentence, and Walter Meischberger received three and a half years. Now the question arises as to what will happen next with the two.
Cardinal Alive: False Reports About Schönborn's Death
25.03.2025 On social media, there were false reports on Tuesday regarding Cardinal Christoph Schönborn.
Vienna Reforms Apartment Allocation: Housing Ticket and Point System Introduced
25.03.2025 The allocation of municipal and cooperative apartments in Vienna will become more flexible in the future: The two-year address requirement will be removed, a central housing ticket will be introduced in 2026, and a points system will take individual life situations into account.
Wiener Linien Day on March 30: Free Admission to mumok with Annual Pass
25.03.2025 On March 30, 2025, Wiener Linien once again invites you to the Wiener Linien Day at the mumok in the MuseumsQuartier Vienna.
Graffiti Sprayers Make Purkersdorf Unsafe: Police Request Information
25.03.2025 Since mid-February, one or more graffiti sprayers have been causing trouble in Purkersdorf. Signs, facades, display cases, bus stops, phone booths, doors and benches, streetlights, and much more have already fallen victim to the vandals. The police are now asking the public for information.
Deposit Yes - But How? Reusable Myths Often Spread Among Austrians
26.03.2025 78 percent of Austrians support the new deposit system, but there are still significant knowledge gaps – especially among young people, as a recent survey reveals.
OeNB Forecast: 3.8 Percent Deficit and Slight Decline in Economic Growth Expected
25.03.2025 On Tuesday, the Austrian National Bank (OeNB) published its forecasts for the budget deficit and economic growth. Additionally, the OeNB reports a balance sheet loss of 4.2 billion euros for 2024.
FPÖ Offensive Against Climate Protection - Greens Counter with Lobau Debate
25.03.2025 The FPÖ demands an exit from climate policy in the National Council, while the Greens warn against cuts in this area and the construction of the Lobau tunnel.
OGH Reduces Prison Sentence for Grasser
26.03.2025 The Supreme Court (OGH) has essentially confirmed the first-instance verdicts for the main defendants in the Buwog case and halved the prison sentences due to the "exorbitantly long" duration of the proceedings.
Cardinal Alive: False Reports About Schönborn's Death
25.03.2025 On social media, there were false reports on Tuesday regarding Cardinal Christoph Schönborn.
OeNB Forecast: 3.8 Percent Deficit and Slight Decline in Economic Growth Expected
25.03.2025 On Tuesday, the Austrian National Bank (OeNB) published its forecasts for the budget deficit and economic growth. Additionally, the OeNB reports a balance sheet loss of 4.2 billion euros for 2024.
Campaign Speech by Ludwig: "Vienna Remains the Countermodel"
25.03.2025 The Vienna SPÖ has officially kicked off its intense election campaign phase. Top candidate and Mayor Michael Ludwig presented his record of the past legislative period on Tuesday and gave initial insights into key projects for the coming years after the Vienna election.
OGH Reduces Prison Sentence for Grasser
25.03.2025 The Supreme Court (OGH) has essentially confirmed the first-instance verdicts for the main defendants in the Buwog case and halved the prison sentences due to the "exorbitantly long" duration of the proceedings.
Failure at "Dancing Stars": This Celebrity is Out
25.03.2025 The ORF dance show "Dancing Stars" must continue without Wolfgang "Fifi" Pissecker. Health reasons are preventing him from participating.
Aliens? Spiral Vortex in the Evening Sky Over Austria Caused a Stir
25.03.2025 On Monday evening, a spiral vortex was visible in the night sky across large parts of Austria. This led to the Central Research Network for Extraordinary Celestial Phenomena (CENAP) being "overrun with reports," according to the head of the institution, Hansjürgen Köhler. It is said to have been a light phenomenon caused by vented fuel from a Falcon 9 rocket.
16-Year-Old Broke Her Legs in Moped Accident in Vienna-Donaustadt
25.03.2025 For a 16-year-old, a traffic accident on Monday in Vienna-Donaustadt ended in the hospital.
26-Year-Old Hit by Car at Vienna Westbahnhof
25.03.2025 A 26-year-old was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Monday near the Vienna Westbahnhof after crossing a pedestrian crossing at a red light and being hit by a car.
Fire in Upper Austrian Asylum Accommodation
25.03.2025 There was a fire in an asylum seeker accommodation in Upper Austria. No one was injured.
False Police Officer Convicted in Eisenstadt
25.03.2025 A 44-year-old was sentenced to 21 months in prison in Eisenstadt, 14 of which are suspended, because he impersonated a police officer to obtain valuables and money from two victims. He worked as a "collector" for a criminal organization but kept a large portion of the loot for himself in December. Due to threats, he turned himself in to the police and confessed his guilt in court.
Spinal Fracture: 65-Year-Old in Hospital After Emergency Braking of Vienna Tram
25.03.2025 A 65-year-old man was injured on Monday during an emergency stop of a tram in Vienna-Favoriten and is now in the hospital.
Radio House in Vienna-Wieden Transforms into Neighborhood Hub
25.03.2025 The broadcasting house on Argentinierstraße in Vienna-Wieden is transforming into a neighborhood hub.
Traffic Employee Too Slow: Armed Robber in Vienna-Favoriten Left Again
25.03.2025 In Vienna-Favoriten, there was an attempted aggravated robbery on Monday afternoon.
OGH Reduces Prison Sentence for Grasser
25.03.2025 The Supreme Court (OGH) has essentially confirmed the first-instance verdicts for the main defendants in the Buwog case and halved the prison sentences due to the "exorbitant and unreasonable duration of the proceedings."
Debate After Record Cartel Fine for Rewe
25.03.2025 The Deputy Federal Cartel Attorney, Verena Strasser, defended the decision of the Supreme Court (OGH) regarding the recent record cartel fine for Rewe. As reported by the "Kurier" on Tuesday, Strasser contradicted an assessment by the lawyer Heinz Mayer, who considers the OGH decision unconstitutional.
OeNB Forecast: 3.8 Percent Deficit and Slight Decline in Economic Growth Expected
25.03.2025 On Tuesday, the Austrian National Bank (OeNB) published its forecasts for the budget deficit and economic growth. Additionally, the OeNB reports a balance sheet loss of 4.2 billion euros for 2024.
OGH Reduces Prison Sentence for Grasser
25.03.2025 The Supreme Court has confirmed the first-instance conviction for breach of trust and acceptance of gifts against former Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser in the Buwog case, but reduced the sentence to four years of imprisonment.
OGH Reduces Prison Sentence for Grasser
25.03.2025 The Supreme Court has confirmed the first-instance conviction for breach of trust and acceptance of gifts against former Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser in the Buwog case, but reduced the sentence to four years of imprisonment.
Missing Hiker Found Dead in Carinthia
25.03.2025 In Carinthia, a ski tourer came across the body of a woman who had been reported missing several months ago.
Wanted to Invest in Cryptocurrency: 64-Year-Old Burgenlander Fell for Scammers
25.03.2025 A 64-year-old Burgenland resident wanted to invest in cryptocurrency but fell victim to a scammer. He is believed to have lost between 130,000 and 180,000 euros, according to the Burgenland State Police Directorate on Tuesday.
OGH Reduces Prison Sentence for Grasser
25.03.2025 The Supreme Court has confirmed the first-instance conviction for breach of trust and acceptance of gifts against former Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser in the Buwog case, but reduced the sentence to four years of imprisonment.
Large-Scale Operation Following Threat of Attack on ORF Center in Vienna
25.03.2025 Regarding the ORF center at Vienna's Küniglberg, a bomb threat occurred on Tuesday.