Suspects Arrested After Robbery in Vienna-Landstraße
21.08.2025 On Wednesday evening, officers from the special unit WEGA were able to stop three suspects during an immediate search following an alleged armed robbery.
Alco-Biker without License Crashed into Car in Vienna-Penzing: Passenger Critically Injured
21.08.2025 On Wednesday evening, there was a serious motorcycle accident in Vienna-Penzing. An intoxicated driver without a license crashed into a parked car. His passenger was not wearing a helmet and sustained life-threatening injuries.
Vienna Police Catch Drug Driver
21.08.2025 On Wednesday evening, officers from the Vienna State Traffic Department stopped a car on Spielmanngasse because it was noticeably loud.
Manhunt After Brutal Robbery in Vienna-Simmering
21.08.2025 A 20-year-old was attacked by several men in Vienna-Simmering at the end of July. Three suspects are already in custody, another is still at large. The police are asking for information.
Rene Benko Accuses Gusenbauer of Complicity
21.08.2025 The real estate investor Rene Benko, who is in pre-trial detention, also accuses former Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer of being informed about his financial situation, according to "Standard". The allegation is that Benko defrauded investor Hans-Peter Haselsteiner by issuing a payment guarantee of 4.9 million euros in November 2023.
Pursuit Between Drunk Driver and Police
21.08.2025 In the night leading to Thursday, a young drunk driver engaged in a car chase with the police in Carinthia.
Austrian Post Stops USA Delivery
21.08.2025 The Austrian Post will largely cease parcel delivery to the United States (including Puerto Rico) starting August 26.
Attempted Manslaughter: Deported Austrian Wanted to Return to Germany by Taxi
21.08.2025 On Wednesday, a man deported to Austria for attempted manslaughter was arrested in the Passau district as he tried to enter Germany by taxi.
Single-Use Deposit System Significantly Increases Number of Recycled Bottles
21.08.2025 The introduction of the single-use deposit system in the first half of 2025 has led to a significant increase in recycled beverage bottles at PET to PET Recycling Austria GmbH in Müllendorf, in the Eisenstadt-Umgebung district.
Train Travel Still Mostly More Expensive Than Flights
21.08.2025 In recent years, there has been increased investment in long-distance rail travel, but prices are often still not competitive compared to significantly cheaper air travel. This is according to an analysis by the environmental organization Greenpeace, which shows that train travel within Europe can be up to 26 times more expensive than flights. However, in Austria, there are some cases where train travel is cheaper than flying. Greenpeace advocates, among other things, for the introduction of a kerosene tax.
14-Year-Old Dies After E-Scooter Accident
21.08.2025 After an e-scooter accident in Schlierbach in the district of Kirchdorf an der Krems, one of the two, a 14-year-old girl, succumbed to her severe injuries.
Prison Sentence and Commitment for "Fire Devil" in Vienna
21.08.2025 An "arsonist" who has been setting fires for many years, has been convicted of arson three times, and was placed in a so-called preventive detention for the treatment of his severe and persistent mental disorder until 2022, has been legally sentenced to seven years in prison by the Vienna Regional Court.
"Good and Satisfactory" Apple Harvest Expected
21.08.2025 Apple farmers in Styria and Lower Austria are expecting a good harvest, as extreme weather such as late frosts and hail largely stayed away. Exact harvest quantities in Styria will be announced at the end of August.
Government Sues Supermarkets Over "Misleading Discounts"
21.08.2025 The Ministry of Social Affairs suspects that there is a lack of transparency in the labeling of discount prices in the food retail sector and is therefore initiating legal action against Billa, Spar, Hofer, and Lidl through the Association for Consumer Information (VKI).
Summer School Mandatory for Teachers if Necessary
21.08.2025 Starting next year, summer school will be mandatory for children with German language problems. So far, 17 percent of the approximately 49,000 extraordinary students have taken advantage of the voluntary offer. According to the Ministry of Education, the number of participants could almost double to over 70,000 next year.Conference League Qualification: Rapid Wien vs. ETO Györ for Group Stage
21.08.2025 The last hurdle before Rapid Vienna's renewed participation in the Conference League group stage is ETO Györ. The first leg will take place on Thursday (7:00 PM/live ORF 1) at ETO Park in Hungary, with the return leg next week in Vienna.
60 Years of School Crossing Guards in Austria
21.08.2025 In Austria, for over 60 years, school crossing guards have ensured that children get to school safely. At a press conference, the AUVA, the Ministry of the Interior, and the KFV honored the work of the approximately 6,000 mostly volunteer helpers in the country.Naturalizations increased by 5.6 percent
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Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna will be "economical, but spectacular"
20.08.2025 After Vienna was selected as the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, additional information about the anniversary edition of the major event was announced on Wednesday afternoon.
ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger in Court in Linz from October 7
20.08.2025 The dates for the trials against the ÖVP parliamentary group leader August Wöginger and two officials for abuse of office at the Linz Regional Court have been set.
Toddler Injured in Window Fall in Lower Austria
20.08.2025 On Wednesday, a toddler in Bad Fischau-Brunn in Lower Austria fell out of a first-floor window.
Knee Osteoarthritis: Researchers Discover Simple Method for Relief Without Medication
22.08.2025 A modified walking style can help with knee osteoarthritis: US researchers show that even small adjustments in foot angle can alleviate pain and delay surgeries.Gamescom 2025: The Curtain Falls for Batman's Return
20.08.2025 Gotham City is being rebuilt! At Gamescom 2025, Warner Bros. Games, together with TT Games, delivered a gigantic surprise: "LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight" promises to redefine expectations for a LEGO game and let the bat hero shine in an unprecedented light. Get ready for a LEGO version of Gotham like you've never experienced before.
Offspring Among Elephants at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn
20.08.2025 It was an extraordinary night for the Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn. "We have had some very exciting hours. At exactly 4:53 AM, a little elephant bull was born. The joy is immense," reports Zoo Director Dr. Stephan Hering-Hagenbeck.
Pensions could climb by 2.7 percent
20.08.2025 With regard to the upcoming pension adjustment, the anticipated statutory adjustment value is 2.66 percent.
Body Found in Vienna's Danube: Autopsy Reveals Man Was Killed
20.08.2025 After the discovery of a male body in the New Danube in Vienna, the police are now investigating on suspicion of murder. The autopsy revealed clear signs of blunt force trauma.
Honking Made Truck Driver in Vienna-Ottakring Lose It: Men Threatened with Knife
20.08.2025 A traffic dispute in Vienna-Ottakring escalated when a 28-year-old truck driver threatened two men with a knife after feeling disturbed by their honking.
21-Year-Old Ambushed Ex-Girlfriend on Vienna's Danube Island - Then Fists Flew
20.08.2025 A 21-year-old attacked his ex-partner on Tuesday evening on the Vienna Danube Island. Shortly thereafter, a dispute with the woman's relatives escalated – the police had to intervene, and there were several injuries.
Medical Association Speaks Out in Dispute Over ÖGK General Contract
20.08.2025 The Medical Association disputes the allegations of a blockade in the negotiations with the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK). Medical Association President Steinhart emphasized that a unified service catalog was presented in 2020 and that adjustments to existing contracts are necessary before further negotiations can proceed.
Drug Discovery After Traffic Control in Vienna-Hernals
20.08.2025 In Vienna-Hernals, the police discovered a large quantity of drugs on Tuesday. It all began with a traffic stop.
Honking Caused Truck Driver in Vienna-Ottakring to Snap: Men Threatened with Knife
20.08.2025 A traffic dispute in Vienna-Ottakring escalated when a 28-year-old truck driver threatened two men with a knife after feeling disturbed by their honking.
Speeder stopped at 161 km/h on A1 in Vienna
20.08.2025 On Tuesday evening, the Vienna police caught a speeder.
Inflation in Austria in July at 3.6 Percent
20.08.2025 Inflation in Austria was at 3.6 percent in the previous month.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Takes Place in Vienna
20.08.2025 The venue for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has been decided. As it was ten years ago, the music competition will take place in Vienna.
Union Warns of Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Due to Lack of Regulations for Private Security Sector
20.08.2025 In light of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Vienna in May 2026, the union vida is calling for stricter regulations for the private security industry.
Pensions could climb by 2.7 percent
20.08.2025 With regard to the upcoming pension adjustment, the anticipated statutory adjustment value is 2.66 percent.
Customs Report 2024: Half a Ton of Narcotics and 6.1 Million Cigarettes Seized
20.08.2025 On Wednesday, the local customs office took stock. In 2024, approximately 8.2 billion euros in duties were collected, around 100 million euros more than the previous year. State Secretary Barbara Eibinger-Miedl (ÖVP) described this as an important contribution to budget consolidation.
Criticism of Fixed-Term Contracts: AK Demands Tenancy Law Reform
20.08.2025 About half of all rental contracts in Austria are temporary. This increases the cost of living and deprives tenants of rights, warns the Chamber of Labour and demands a reform.
Girl Threatened During Trial in Vienna: Prison Sentence for 30-Year-Old
20.08.2025 A 30-year-old Viennese man was sentenced to seven months of unconditional imprisonment on Wednesday for attempted coercion. He had threatened underage female listeners during a court recess.
Ludwig sees Eurovision Song Contest 2026 as a good investment for Vienna's economic location
20.08.2025 On Wednesday, it was decided that Vienna will host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest next year. Mayor Ludwig received the good news over the phone in the morning, as he shared in a conversation with the APA.
NÖ: Reduction of Emergency Doctor Stations Finalized
20.08.2025 In Lower Austria, it has been announced which emergency doctor bases will be discontinued from April 2027.
Parent-Child Pass: Ministry of Family Promotes Voluntary Parental Counseling
20.08.2025 The Ministry of Family Affairs promotes the awareness of voluntary parental counseling in the parent-child pass with the help of a brochure. Since the beginning of the year, an insert in the pass has pointed this out, with around 100,000 copies being issued annually.
Death Drama on the Jubiläumsgrat: 61-Year-Old Accident Victim
20.08.2025 A 61-year-old man fell approximately 400 meters to his death at the Jubiläumsgrat near the Zugspitze. Rescue workers could only confirm the death on site.
Ukraine - Participation in EU Mission? Austrians Not in Agreement
20.08.2025 The red-white-red population is not united regarding a possible deployment of the Federal Army in Ukraine.
Real Estate Investor Klemens Hallman Files for Bankruptcy
20.08.2025 The real estate entrepreneur Klemens Hallmann has filed a request for the initiation of a reorganization procedure with self-administration at the Commercial Court of Vienna.
Radioactive Shrimps? Walmart Initiates Recall in 13 US States
20.08.2025 Walmart recalls frozen shrimp of the private label "Great Value". Radioactive cesium-137 was detected in a shipment. Branches in 13 US states are affected.
Worldwide First MS Therapy with Donor Cells Launched
20.08.2025 In the USA, a novel CAR-T cell therapy was applied to an MS patient for the first time worldwide. Initial treatment successes offer hope, also for future patients.
Teenager Fell Through Roof into Light Shaft in Vienna 15: Difficult Rescue
20.08.2025 A teenager fell several floors in Vienna during the night of Wednesday. He had previously accessed the roof of a residential building and broke through a skylight.
These 5 Conversations Strengthen Every Relationship According to Experts
20.08.2025 In stable relationships, communication plays a central role. A psychologist shows which five conversation topics particularly happy couples maintain daily, and what many overlook in the process.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 takes place in Vienna
20.08.2025 The venue for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has been decided. As it was ten years ago, the music competition will take place in Vienna.
ESC Venue 2026: This is the Wiener Stadthalle
20.08.2025 The Eurovision Song Contest will return to the Wiener Stadthalle in 2026. The venue has already experienced quite a lot.
Inflation in Austria in July at 3.6 Percent
20.08.2025 Inflation in Austria was at 3.6 percent in the previous month.
Autopsy to Clarify Questions About Body Found in Water in Vienna's Danube
20.08.2025 After the discovery of a dead body in the Vienna Danube, investigators are hoping for more insights following the autopsy.
ESC 2026 in Vienna: Voices and Reactions
20.08.2025 The Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in Vienna in 2026. "I am happy and proud and already looking forward to the coming year!" declared Johannes Pietsch, also known as JJ. But not only this year's winner commented.