Nighttime Explosion in the Foyer of Gänserndorf Bank Branch
5.02.2025 In the foyer of a bank branch in Gänserndorf, there was an explosion on the night of Wednesday.
"Strategic Review" on Lobau Tunnel Available
5.02.2025 The "Strategic Traffic Assessment" recommends removing the Lobau Tunnel project from the law and instead promoting public transport. The assessment found that the planned variant is inferior to the alternatives in almost all aspects.
Fuel Prices Have Risen by 6 Cents/Liter at the Start of the Year
5.02.2025 At the start of 2025, prices at local petrol stations have significantly increased.
Crashed Into Church With Truck: 32-Year-Old Pleads Guilty
5.02.2025 The defense attorney described his client as a "very religious person for whom the church was the center of his life." "The details of the 'rampage' - if you want to call it that - are no longer known to him," said the lawyer. The fact that the accused was not accepted into the Pentecostal church in Brunn am Gebirge had offended him. In the meantime, the defendant is "reformed." His client wants to make amends for the damage - as far as possible - emphasized the defense attorney, who asked for a lenient sentence.
Number of Cyclists in Vienna Slightly Increased
5.02.2025 11.4 million people, which is five percent more than the previous year, were cycling in Vienna in 2024.
Drunk Man Attacks Vienna Policewoman
5.02.2025 In the night leading to Thursday, police officers from the city police commands Meidling and Fünfhaus were called due to a confrontation in front of the Club U4 in Vienna-Meidling.
Drug Dealer Duo Caught at Vienna Main Station
5.02.2025 On Tuesday, the police were able to arrest three drug dealers in the area of Vienna's main train station.
Fake Policeman Took Cash and Jewelry from 89-Year-Old
5.02.2025 During the night of Wednesday, a fake police officer in Gerasdorf near Vienna (Korneuburg district) swindled an 89-year-old woman out of cash and jewellery.
Striker Ferdy Druijf Leaves Rapid Vienna
5.02.2025 Football Bundesliga club Rapid Vienna has terminated the contract with striker Ferdy Druijf.
Ryanair Offers Five New Flight Connections in Austria
5.02.2025 Budget airline Ryanair plans to establish five new flight routes from Austria in the summer of 2025, with four targeting airports outside of Vienna. Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary demanded the abolition of the air traffic tax in Vienna and criticized the fee increase at Vienna Airport.
Trump's Tariffs on EU Products Would Also Hit Austria Hard
5.02.2025 Potential tariffs on goods from the EU could "significantly impact" Austrian foreign trade, according to Wifo chief Felbermayr, especially since goods exports to the USA have been positive in recent years.
Dead Body Discovered in Burnt-out Car in Oberpullendorf District
5.02.2025 A body was found in the district of Oberpullendorf on Tuesday. The discovery was made in a burnt-out car.
Coalition Negotiations: Dispute Over Department Allocation
5.02.2025 The blue-turquoise coalition negotiations continue to be difficult. Now, in addition to the disagreements in the subgroups, a dispute concerning the distribution of ministries has arisen.
Car Collided with Train in Bad Ischl
5.02.2025 The driver of a car survived a collision with a train unscathed in Bad Ischl on Tuesday.
Knife Attack in Vienna Law Firm - 53-Year-Old Confesses
5.02.2025 The suspect in the knife attack on an employee of a Vienna law firm confessed during his interrogation. This was learned by the APA on Wednesday from the authorities.
Nighttime Explosion in the Lobby of Gänserndorf Bank Branch
5.02.2025 An explosion occurred in the foyer of a bank branch in Gänserndorf on Wednesday night.
Corona - Weekly Hospitalizations Scratch at the 1,000 Mark
5.02.2025 At the peak of the recent wave in October, nearly 1,000 Corona patients were hospitalised in Austria within a week.
Educational Leave Before End - Inquiries at AK Increased
5.02.2025 The potential end of educational leave under a possible coalition of FPÖ and ÖVP is currently causing uncertainty among interested parties and those who have already made a corresponding agreement with their employer.
Poorer Families: Rising Energy Prices are Existentially Threatening
5.02.2025 In January, costs increased by 3.3 percent compared to the previous year. Compared to December, they have increased by 1.1 percent, as shown by the rapid estimate published by Statistik Austria on Monday. Energy once again represents one of the main factors for the price increase.Teacher Study: Mobile Phone Rules in Schools Already Almost Nationwide
5.02.2025 A ban on mobile phones during school hours is planned in Carinthia's primary schools, in Styria it is to be applied up to the 7th grade, and Vienna's NEOS Education Councillor Christoph Wiederkehr also advocates a ban on mobile phones for the youngest students.
Thousands at Demo on the Anniversary of Black-Blue One
5.02.2025 Am Dienstag protestierten erneut Tausende gegen eine mögliche ÖVP-FPÖ Koalition. Dies geschah am 25. Jahrestag der ersten schwarz-blauen Regierungsangelobung. Laut Organisatoren marschierten 30.000 Menschen vom Ballhausplatz zur ÖVP-Zentrale in der Lichtenfelsgasse in Wien.
Coalition Negotiations: Next Meeting Between Kickl and Stocker
4.02.2025 Coalition negotiations between the FPÖ and ÖVP continued this Tuesday. According to the People's Party, the negotiations are in a "difficult phase".
Burgenland Gets Red-Green State Government
4.02.2025 On Tuesday, the SPÖ and the Greens in Burgenland agreed on a red-green state government. Governor Doskozil and Deputy Haider-Wallner will present the work program for the next five years on Wednesday.
Boy Dies in Ski Accident in Wagrain
5.02.2025 On Tuesday, an 11-year-old boy died in a skiing accident in Wagrain.
KPÖ and LINKS Want to Jointly Enter the Vienna Election Race
4.02.2025 The KPÖ plans to run again with the LINKS party in the Vienna election 2025.
"America's Got Talent": Klum Not on Board for 20th Season
4.02.2025 Heidi Klum has been a judge on eleven seasons of the US talent show "America's Got Talent" since 2013 - but the next one will take place without her.
28-Year-Old Mother Allegedly Abused Children in Lower Austria
4.02.2025 In the district of Baden, a 28-year-old mother is alleged to have abused her children. The Lower Austria State Criminal Police Office is investigating.
EU Commission Calls for Better Protection Against Flooding
4.02.2025 The EU Commission wants to make the lakes and rivers of the European Union cleaner and better prevent flood risks. Water scarcity and drought are also increasingly causing concern in many parts of the EU.
No Yes from FPÖ and ÖVP to New Government in Burgenland
4.02.2025 The ÖVP Burgenland does not plan to vote for the proposed red-green state government at the constituent state parliament session on Thursday.
Ski Jumper Hayböck Retires After the Season
4.02.2025 The ski jumping career of Michael Hayböck is heading towards its end. It will be over this year.
Several 100,000 Euros Gone: 90-Year-Old Dealt with Fraudsters
4.02.2025 Within four months, an unknown person has swindled a Carinthian woman (90) out of several hundred thousand euros.
Fire at Carinthian Dog School: Four-Legged Friend May Have Turned On Electric Stove
4.02.2025 In a fire at a Carinthian dog school last week, nine animals lost their lives. Initial findings on the cause of the fire have now been made.
Princess Kate with Message for World Cancer Day
4.02.2025 On World Cancer Day, the British royal family offers encouragement to others affected.
Sensation After Accusations Against Viennese Theatre Director Birkmeir
4.02.2025 In relation to the allegations against the head of the Youth Theatre, Thomas Birkmeir, published in "Standard", the office of Vienna's Cultural City Councillor Veronica Kaup-Hasler (SPÖ) emphasises that it takes its role as a sponsor seriously. However, its intervention options are "clearly limited" due to legal requirements.
Two Viennese Want to Represent Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
4.02.2025 The sibling duo Abor & Tynna from Vienna have made it among the 24 acts for the German preliminary round for the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel.
World Cancer Day: Medical Association President Calls for Prevention
10.02.2025 Over 400,000 people in this country have cancer. Tuesday, February 4th marks World Cancer Day.
New in Vienna and Surrounding Areas: Free Same-Day Delivery for Amazon Prime Customers
4.02.2025 Amazon customers in Vienna and surrounding areas, including Guntramsdorf, Wiener Neudorf, Perchtoldsdorf, Maria Enzersdorf, Mödling, and Brunn am Gebirge, can now order numerous products with free same-day delivery.OMV Posted a Hefty Profit Last Year
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No Yes from FPÖ and ÖVP to New Government in Burgenland
4.02.2025 The ÖVP Burgenland does not plan to vote for the proposed red-green state government at the constituent state parliament session on Thursday.
After Signa Failure: Greens Criticise "Obstructionist Attitude of the ÖVP"
4.02.2025 The Greens, following the Signa bankruptcy and the pre-trial detention of Rene Benko, see the legislator as having the responsibility to prevent balance sheet tricks and "foundation hide-and-seek games" in the future.
We are giving away tickets for the musical "Bring me Edelweiss" at the Vienna Metropol
6.02.2025 The Vienna Metropol presents a new in-house production full of originality and charm: "Bring me Edelweiss" takes the audience right into the colourful world of the 80s. We are giving away two tickets.
We are giving away tickets for the musical "Bring me Edelweiss" at the Vienna MetropolWe are giving away tickets for the musical "Bring me Edelweiss" at the Vienna MetropolWe are giving away tickets for the musical "Bring me Edelweiss" at the Vienna Metropol
4.02.2025 The Vienna Metropol presents a new in-house production full of originality and charm: "Bring me Edelweiss" takes the audience right into the colourful world of the 80s. We are giving away two tickets.
Setback for David Alaba in Comeback
4.02.2025 Austria's football star David Alaba has been injured again and will be missing from Real Madrid in the coming weeks.
Drunk Man in Vienna-Favoriten Wanted to Rob Man with Glass Bottle
4.02.2025 On Monday evening, there was an attempted robbery with a glass bottle in Vienna-Favoriten.
Speedster Raced at 97 km/h Over Viennese Landgutgasse
4.02.2025 On Monday evening, a speeder was travelling more than three times the allowed speed in Landgutgasse in Vienna-Favoriten.
Arrest After Break-Ins into Lockers at Vienna Main Station
4.02.2025 On Monday, a man was handcuffed who is suspected of having broken into lockers at Vienna's main train station multiple times.
Drug-Driver Pulled Over at Vienna's Praterstern
4.02.2025 A 24-year-old was pulled over by the police at Vienna's Praterstern on Monday evening, during the search of his vehicle, drugs and weapons were found.
Woman in Vienna-Rudolfsheim Attacked on Open Street by Husband
4.02.2025 In Vienna-Rudolfsheim, a man attacked his wife on the street after an argument.
Highest Cartel Fine So Far: Rewe Now Has to Pay 70 Million Euros
4.02.2025 The parent company of Billa, Rewe, has to pay the highest cartel fine ever imposed in Austria.
Vienna's Mayor Ludwig Guarantees: Price for 365-Euro Annual Ticket Remains the Same
4.02.2025 The election campaign in Vienna is slowly but surely gaining momentum. On Tuesday, Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig guaranteed that the annual ticket for the Viennese Lines will continue to cost 365 euros in the future.
Gas Price Lower Again After Highest Level Since 2023
4.02.2025 The price of European natural gas did not continue its recent surge on Tuesday.
Coalition Negotiations: Next Meeting Between Kickl and Stocker
4.02.2025 Coalition negotiations between the FPÖ and ÖVP continue this Tuesday.
Countdown for Hinteregger Comeback: "Want to Let Actions Speak"
4.02.2025 Before the spring kick-off in the Bundesliga, Austria Klagenfurt was pleased with victories in preparation matches. Also present was former national player and beacon of hope, Martin Hinteregger.
Countdown for Hinteregger Comeback: "Want to Let Actions Speak"
4.02.2025 Before the spring kick-off in the Bundesliga, Austria Klagenfurt was pleased with victories in preparation matches. Also present was former national player and beacon of hope, Martin Hinteregger.
Post with Threat Against Schools: Two Girls Investigated
4.02.2025 Due to a post containing a threat, three schools in Oberwart were initially sent into distance learning for three days starting Tuesday.
Countdown for Hinteregger Comeback: "Want to Let Actions Speak"
4.02.2025 Austria Klagenfurt was pleased with victories in preparation matches ahead of the spring kick-off in the Football Bundesliga. Former national player Martin Hinteregger was also involved.
Win Book and Cinema Tickets for the Film Release of "The Monkey"
4.02.2025 Starting from February 20th, the new horror-comedy "The Monkey", based on a story by Stephen King, will be running in local cinemas. We have a competition for you to coincide with the film's release.
"Intervision": ESC Could Receive Competition from Russia
4.02.2025 Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin wants to establish an international hit song competition as a rival to the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Russia.
Fake Shaman Exposed: Millions in Loot Recovered
4.02.2025 With the investigation of a 44-year-old woman who allegedly posed as a shaman, Lower Austrian criminal investigators have apparently achieved a major investigative success.