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  • 2024 Recorded Almost Four Million Emergency Police Calls

    11.02.2025 Last year, 3.9 million emergency calls were received at the numbers 112 (European emergency number) and 133 for the police in Austria.

    No Comment from Chief Negotiators After Another Round of Talks

    11.02.2025 The coalition negotiations between FPÖ and ÖVP continue. After a one-and-a-half-hour meeting of the chief negotiators on Monday evening in Parliament, it was announced that the talks would continue on Tuesday.

    Experts Warn: Warm Year 2024 Will Not Remain an Isolated Case

    10.02.2025 The year 2024 was the first since records began to be, on average, more than 1.5 degrees warmer than the pre-industrial average worldwide.

    Valentine's Day with Wizz Air: Win 150 Euro WIZZ Credits

    10.02.2025 For Valentine's Day, we are giving away 150 euros in Wizz Air flight credit. Participate in our contest and secure a Valentine's Day trip with Wizz Air, for example to London, Naples, or Tenerife.

    Romantic Dinner for Lovers at Hard Rock Café Vienna

    10.02.2025 Love Rocks - that's why there is a very special menu highlight for all lovers at the Hard Rock Café Vienna between February 10th and 21st. From the "Pure Passion Martini" to the "Legendary® Smash Burger" to the "Hot Fudge Brownie," all love birds can expect culinary highlights that the palate will adore.

    Women Work 44 or 60 Days for Free This Year: This Is the Reason

    10.02.2025 The Equal Pay Day takes place on February 13. Organizations use this day at the beginning and end of the year to highlight how long women have to work "for free" when comparing their salary to that of men.

    Stress Test for New ÖBB Trains in the Climate Wind Tunnel in Vienna

    11.02.2025 From 2026, ÖBB will introduce 41 new Cityjet double-decker trains in the eastern region to accommodate the increasing number of passengers. The latest tests of the new trains took place in the world's largest climate wind tunnel in Vienna.

    44-Year-Old Injures Man in Vienna-Penzing: Arrest

    10.02.2025 In Vienna-Penzing, a man was arrested on Sunday after he knocked down and injured a member of the armed forces.

    Youths on the Internet Increasingly Victims of Sexual Harassment

    10.02.2025 A recent study reveals that 38 percent of Austrian adolescents between the ages of 11 and 17 have already become victims of sexual harassment online, with girls and older teenagers being particularly affected.

    Flu Season Approaches Its Peak

    10.02.2025 Austria is in the middle of the flu season and sick leave reports have continued to rise.

    Shock Discovery in Traun: Body Found in Water Ditch

    10.02.2025 In the moat of Traun Castle in Upper Austria, the partially frozen body of a 56-year-old man was found on Sunday.

    Coalition Thriller Continues: FPÖ and ÖVP in Showdown Over Ministries

    10.02.2025 The coalition negotiations between FPÖ and ÖVP are in a critical phase, with the future allocation of ministries - particularly the Ministry of the Interior - causing tension. Over the weekend, negotiation protocols were also made public, indicating numerous unresolved substantive issues.

    Terror Network Around Swift Attacker: First Verdict Against 19-Year-Old in Vienna

    10.02.2025 In Vienna, a 19-year-old Iraqi was sentenced to a partially suspended prison term for membership in a terrorist organization after allegedly acting as an IS propagandist and having connections to a planned attack on a concert as part of a terror network.

    Young Burglar Caught at Vienna Central Station

    10.02.2025 Two young burglars aged 13 and 14 were caught by the police at Vienna's main train station on the night of Monday after they attempted to break into several shops.

    Arrest After Car Burglary Theft in Vienna-Floridsdorf

    10.02.2025 Officers from the Vienna-Floridsdorf City Police Command were alerted because a woman was able to locate her stolen headphones in the area of Schleifgasse.

    Ex-Girlfriend Held in Apartment for Hours: 28-Year-Old Arrested in Vienna-Floridsdorf

    10.02.2025 A 28-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Monday in Vienna-Floridsdorf, as he allegedly held his ex-girlfriend captive in his apartment for several hours. He faces investigations for deprivation of liberty, bodily harm, and stalking.

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    Weather This Week Will Be Unstable and Unpleasant

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    10.02.2025 This week, a low-pressure influence is causing unstable and unpleasant days in Austria weather-wise.

    Professional Burglar Duo Caught After Heist in Vienna-Hernals

    10.02.2025 In the early hours of Sunday, handcuffs clicked for two men after they broke into an apartment. Police officers had previously observed them scouting out properties in several districts of Vienna.

    NEOS Demand Mobile Phone Ban in Primary Schools in Lower Austria

    10.02.2025 The NEOS are calling for a mandatory regulation in the discussion about a mobile phone ban in elementary schools, also in Lower Austria.

    Lotto Quadruple Jackpot Awaits with 5.3 Million Euros

    10.02.2025 In February, Fortuna has so far denied lottery fans a six-number win, and on Sunday, no one had marked the "six correct numbers" on a submitted ticket.

    Lilly Becker was crowned Jungle Queen 2025

    10.02.2025 The 18th season of the jungle camp has concluded: Lilly Becker managed to prevail against her remaining competitors in the grand finale on Sunday and secure the coveted crown.

    Booing for Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl

    10.02.2025 Singer Taylor Swift supported her partner and Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce at the Super Bowl, but she was heavily booed by the opposing Eagles fans.

    Vienna Festival Weeks: 100 Men Without Acting Experience Wanted

    10.02.2025 The Vienna Festival is looking for 100 men without acting experience to perform a ten-minute scene with actress Pia Hierzegger in the 24-hour stage marathon "The Second Woman".

    Investigation of Occult Fraud with Million-Dollar Damage in Lower Austria: Shaman Sought

    10.02.2025 The damage uncovered by investigators from the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) of Lower Austria due to occult fraud reaches a double-digit million amount.

    Prisoner Escapes from Wiener Neustadt Correctional Facility: Manhunt

    10.02.2025 According to the police, a 29-year-old inmate escaped from the Wiener Neustadt correctional facility on Monday.

    Investigation of Occult Fraud with Million-Dollar Damage in Lower Austria: Shaman Sought

    10.02.2025 The damage uncovered by investigators from the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) of Lower Austria due to occult fraud reaches a double-digit million amount.

    13-Year-Old Seriously Injured While Skiing in Tyrol

    10.02.2025 On Sunday afternoon, a 13-year-old was seriously injured while skiing in Söll in Tyrol (Kufstein district).

    Car in Baden District Went Up in Flames

    10.02.2025 In the early hours of Monday, a car parked at a multi-family house in Pottenstein (Baden district) went up in flames.

    Woman in Vienna-Margareten Fled from Violent Husband into Store

    10.02.2025 On Saturday morning, a 21-year-old woman fled into a store from her violent husband.

    25-Year-Old in Vienna Attempted to Break into Car: Arrest

    10.02.2025 On Saturday, a witness who observed an ongoing burglary of a car near Barbaragasse in Vienna alerted the police.

    Car on A2 in Wiener Neudorf Engulfed in Flames

    10.02.2025 On Sunday evening, a car burned out on the Southern Motorway (A2) near Wiener Neudorf (Mödling district).

    Man Arrested After Bicycle Theft in Vienna-Mariahilf

    10.02.2025 On Saturday at 8:30 PM, a passerby notified the police emergency number after observing a man in Vienna-Mariahilf breaking a bicycle lock and attempting to steal a bicycle.

    Handbag Robbery in Vienna-Mariahilf: 24-Year-Old Brutally Stabbed

    10.02.2025 On Saturday morning, a 24-year-old woman in Vienna-Mariahilf was attacked and stabbed by an unknown assailant who attempted to steal her handbag.

    Fake News in the Vienna Election Campaign: Expert Warns of Misinformation

    10.02.2025 The spread of fake news is a worrying phenomenon that particularly increases during election campaigns. This not only endangers democracy but also manipulates the voting behavior of citizens. What does this mean for the upcoming Vienna election?

    Pizza Index Shows: Viennese Pay the Most for Italian Classic

    10.02.2025 Just in time for World Pizza Day on February 9th, foodora unveils the Pizza Index 2025 for the first time. This shows that people in Vienna have to dig the deepest into their pockets for the Italian classic.

    End of Electric Mobility Promotion

    10.02.2025 The promotion of electromobility is coming to an end. Climate Protection Minister Leonore Gewessler spoke of record demand.

    Bitter Home Defeat for Rapid Vienna Against WAC

    8.02.2025 Rapid Vienna had to endure a bitter 1:3 defeat against WAC on Saturday despite taking the lead at one point. The team from Hütteldorf fell back to fourth place in the table, while the Carinthians shone with their fifth consecutive competitive victory.

    Heavy Ski Accident on Reiteralm: 50-Year-Old Resuscitated on Slope

    8.02.2025 On the Reiteralm in Upper Styria, there was a serious skiing accident on Saturday, in which a 50-year-old was critically injured and had to be resuscitated on site.

    "Movement Unstoppable": Kickl Issues Battle Cry at Patriots' Meeting

    8.02.2025 At the first summit of "Patriots for Europe" in Madrid, FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl emphasized the unstoppable nature of the right-wing populist movement, whose goal is to strengthen the unity of right-wing parties in Europe and break the dominance of conservative people's parties and social democrats in the EU Parliament.

    Suspicion of Terrorism: Search Conducted at British Journalist's Residence in Vienna

    8.02.2025 Security forces have confiscated several data carriers from the British investigative journalist Richard Medhurst in Vienna following house searches. An investigation is underway against Medhurst, as confirmed by the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office.

    Translate the following article text into english, retaining the HTML tags: Sled Driver Crashed into Slope Edge in Styria: Life-Threatening

    8.02.2025 A 41-year-old German suffered life-threatening injuries in a sledding accident in Styria when he attempted to retrieve his runaway sled and crashed unrestrained into the edge of a slope.

    Major Fire at Storage Site in Traiskirchen Demands Firefighters

    8.02.2025 A major fire at a storage site in Traiskirchen, which was fanned by strong gusts of wind on Friday evening, required the deployment of seven fire brigades with almost 100 members.

    Fine Paid: Climate Activist Windl is Free Again

    8.02.2025 The German climate activist Anja Windl, also known as "Climate Shakira," was released from custody in Klagenfurt after paying the remaining fine.

    A4 Closed for Hours: Truck Trailer Caught Fire and Burned Out Completely

    8.02.2025 The fire of a semi-trailer on the Eastern Motorway (A4) in the municipality of Fischamend caused several hours of firefighting and a closure on Friday evening.

    Blood-Soaked Couple Caused Police Operation in Vienna-Simmering

    8.02.2025 In the early hours of Friday, the police were alerted to an apartment in Vienna-Simmering because a couple was having a dispute. The situation escalated, and two police officers were injured.

    Death Drama in Former Cement Factory: How 15-Year-Old from Vienna Reached the Area

    8.02.2025 In a former cement factory in Kaltenleutgeben, a fatal accident involving a 15-year-old occurred on Thursday. It is now known how the girl and three other individuals from Vienna accessed the area to take photos.

    21-Year-Old Attacked Pedestrians with Knife in Vienna-Neubau

    8.02.2025 A 21-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Saturday in Vienna-Neubau after he attacked two passersby with a knife, causing them serious injuries.

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    Farmhouse in Carinthia Completely Burned Down: Two Dogs Perished

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    8.02.2025 Two dogs are believed to have died in a house fire on Saturday night in Mörtschach, in the Carinthian district of Spittal an der Drau.

    Firefighters Apprehend Car Burglar in Vienna-Mariahilf

    8.02.2025 A 25-year-old man was caught in the act by firefighters on Friday afternoon while breaking into their vehicles at the fire station in Vienna-Mariahilf.

    Fire Breaks Out in Sauna: House in Lower Austria Saved from Flames

    8.02.2025 A residential house fire in the district of Wiener Neustadt-Land was quickly brought under control on the night of Saturday thanks to the swift action of four fire departments. The flames had spread from a sauna on the ground floor.

    Huge Column of Smoke: Car Completely Burned Out in Vienna City Center

    8.02.2025 On Saturday morning, a car in downtown Vienna was completely burned out, leading to a huge column of smoke. However, the flames were quickly extinguished without posing any danger to residents.

    Quartet Blasted ATM in Vienna-Simmering: Manhunt

    8.02.2025 An ATM on Guglgasse in Vienna-Simmering was blown up early Saturday morning by a Dutch group that is already held responsible for several similar acts.

    Austria Vienna Secured a 2:2 Draw at Sturm Graz

    8.02.2025 Sturm Graz maintained their three-point lead in the football Bundesliga over pursuer Austria Wien at the start of the spring season. The league leader was ahead twice in the top match of the 17th round on Friday evening at the Merkur Arena, but in the end had to settle for a 2:2 draw.

    Accident in Vienna's Floridsdorf Clinic Results in Serious Injury

    8.02.2025 A fire broke out in a patient room at the Floridsdorf Clinic shortly before midnight on Friday. A man sustained serious injuries.

    Alleged IS Terror Network Around Beran A.: Trial Approaches in Vienna

    8.02.2025 In Vienna, since August 7 of the previous year, Beran A. has been in pre-trial detention because he allegedly planned an attack in the name of the terrorist militia "Islamic State" (IS) on a Taylor Swift concert scheduled two days later at the Happel Stadium. As is now known, the 20-year-old was apparently part of an IS network that had formed in eastern Austria. On February 10, a first trial against an alleged member of this cell will take place at the Vienna Regional Court.

    United for Ukraine: Solidarity Concert at Vienna's Marx Halle on February 21

    8.02.2025 On the third anniversary of the start of the war in Ukraine, a joint concert by Austrian and Ukrainian pop acts will take place on February 21, 2025, at the Marx Halle in Vienna.

    One Billion Rising Austria Demands Stronger Focus on Women's Policy

    7.02.2025 The organization One Billion Rising Austria (OBRA) formulated its women's political demands to the future government in a press conference in Vienna ahead of Valentine's Day next week.