Partial Relocation of Four Eurofighters Considered
31.01.2025 The Bundesheer is considering a partial relocation of four Eurofighters. Hörsching near Linz or Klagenfurt are being considered, confirmed spokesperson Michael Bauer to the "Salzburger Nachrichten".
Upper Austria: 20-Year-Old's Rampage Ends in Severe Mass Crash
31.01.2025 A 20-year-old in Upper Austria delivered a wild police chase in the night to Friday, fleeing from a control.
Coalition Negotiations Continue Over the Weekend
31.01.2025 The FPÖ and ÖVP continue their coalition negotiations over the weekend, but a breakthrough is not in sight.
Injured in Severe Traffic Accident on Vienna's Höhenstraße
31.01.2025 On the night of Friday, a severe traffic accident occurred on Höhenstraße in Vienna-Döbling, injuring several people.
Higher Increase in Fuel Prices Than Expected
3.02.2025 The fuel prices have risen by just over six cents per litre for petrol and diesel in January.
500,000 Austrians are now receiving the climate bonus payout
31.01.2025 As in previous years, the climate bonus for 2024 will also be paid out in two waves. After the successful payout of the first wave in the fall, the payout of the second wave will start on February 6.
Coalition Negotiations Continue Over the Weekend
31.01.2025 The FPÖ and ÖVP continue their coalition negotiations over the weekend, but a breakthrough in the talks is not in sight.
154 Million Guests: Domestic Tourism Celebrates New Record
31.01.2025 With a record of 154 million guests, domestic tourism celebrated an extraordinary year in 2024.
Numerous Victims of "Phishing Traps": Police Warns of Scam Tactics
31.01.2025 A group of perpetrators operating across Austria is suspected to have duped several men and women with "phishing traps" in early January.
Viennese Invest Less in Winter Sports Equipment
31.01.2025 Viennese people invest around 149 Euros annually in winter sports equipment, significantly less than Tyroleans and Vorarlbergers. The equipment for skiing and snowboarding is rarely borrowed but bought instead.
Upper Austria: 20-Year-Old's Rampage Drive Ends in Severe Crash
31.01.2025 A 20-year-old in Upper Austria delivered a wild police chase in the night to Friday, fleeing from a control.
What Does Babler Want Now?
31.01.2025 Guest commentary by Johannes Huber. The SPÖ chairman has failed. The reasons don't matter: It's a mystery why the party is not being restructured.
Government Chaos: Still No Coalition After 124 Days
31.01.2025 More than four months have passed since the National Council election and there is still no new government in sight.
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Politics and Media Lost Trust During the Corona Pandemic
31.01.2025 A recent survey shows that Austrians' trust in politics has declined due to the Corona pandemic. Media also had to suffer losses of trust.
ESC-Mega Event "Arena Plus" in Basel Almost Sold Out
31.01.2025 The major accompanying event of the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel on the final day is practically sold out.
Identity Confirmed: Body in Tyrolean Garden is Missing 30-Year-Old
31.01.2025 Following the discovery of a heavily decomposed male body in the garden of a house in Hall in Tirol last week, the identity of the deceased has now been confirmed: It is a 30-year-old local who has been missing in Innsbruck since last autumn.
Nine Dogs Died in Dog Boarding House Fire
31.01.2025 In a tragic fire at a dog boarding facility in the Wolfsberg district of Carinthia, nine dogs lost their lives on Thursday. The cause of the fire remains unclear.
AK Price Monitor: Brand-name Drugstore Products Have Become More Expensive Again
31.01.2025 Die Arbeiterkammer (AK) hat bei ihrem Preismonitor die Preisentwicklung von Billig-Drogeriewaren und Markenprodukten unter die Lupe genommen.
Prices for Used E-Cars Have Fallen
31.01.2025 Motorists who were looking for a used electric car in Austria last year were in a good position, according to AutoScout24.
Schwarzenegger Invites to the Austrian World Summit at the Viennese Hofburg
31.01.2025 On June 3rd, the Austrian World Summit (AWS) will take place for the ninth time at the Vienna Hofburg. Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger is using his popularity to draw attention to the conference, for which Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen will act as patron: "Our motto this year is clear and powerful: Unite in Action - Terminate Pollution", Schwarzenegger announced on Thursday.Farewell to Otto Schenk: Burial at the Vienna Central Cemetery
30.01.2025 Am Donnerstag wurde Schauspiellegende Otto Schenk mit Trommelwirbel und Vogelgezwitscher in einem Ehrengrab am Wiener Zentralfriedhof beigesetzt.
Release Date for Final "Squid Game" Season on Netflix is Set
31.01.2025 On Thursday, the streaming service Netflix presented its plans for this year and also revealed the start date for the final "Squid Game" season.
After Bloodshed in Vienna-Rudolfsheim: 38-Year-Old Arrested
30.01.2025 After intensive investigations into the death of a 72-year-old man in Vienna-Rudolfsheim last December, a 38-year-old man has now been arrested.
Editorial Representatives Warn of FPÖ's ORF Plans
30.01.2025 "If the FPÖ succeeds with its plans for the media, Austria faces further societal division and thus massive damage to democracy. If the formerly EU-friendly People's Party ÖVP supports these plans of its potential government partner FPÖ, the new government threatens Austria's reputation as a cosmopolitan, tourist-friendly and export-oriented country throughout Europe," warns AGRA, appealing to those politically responsible not to endanger quality media in Austria and thus democracy for short-term party and power political interests.
Public Transport Date on the Tram: Vienna Lines Invites to Silent Disco on Valentine's Day
30.01.2025 In the spirit of public transport love, the Wiener Linien are launching the WLx Silent Disco Tram for the new event season on February 14th and 15th. On two evenings, a tram is transformed into a dance floor on the Ring.
Jackpot in Sunday's Lottery Draw: 1.6 Million Euros Await in the Pot
31.01.2025 In the early days of Lotto "6 out of 45" in Austria, at the end of the 1980s and the beginning of the 1990s, there was an unwritten rule: If no numbers from the thirties series were drawn, this resulted in a jackpot.
Current "Herd Premiums" Don't Bring Much Money
30.01.2025 Der FPÖ-Wunsch nach einem Bonus für daheim betreute Kinder ist zuletzt auf Gegenwind gestoßen. Kritiker - etwa bei SPÖ, NEOS und Grünen - orten eine "Herdprämie", die einen Rückschritt bei der Erwerbsbeteiligung von Müttern verursachen würde.
Civil Lawsuit Against Benko's Mother: Clarification of Legal Question
30.01.2025 Grabenweger declined to make a statement after the negotiation. However, Pfurtscheller was optimistic that the lawsuit would be dismissed. The judge's decision to first clarify the legal question and not simply continue with the negotiation was a "strong indication" of this for him.
Civil Lawsuit Against Benko's Mother: Clarification of Legal Question
30.01.2025 Am Donnerstag ist die erste Tagsatzung im Zivilprozess, den der Masseverwalter im René-Benko-Insolvenzverfahren gegen die Mutter des Signa-Gründers angestrengt hatte, am Landesgericht Innsbruck über die Bühne gegangen.
Burka Ban, Fines, Termination: This is How Lower Austria Fights Radical Islam
30.01.2025 The black-blue state government in Lower Austria has presented measures in the fight against radical Islam. These include a burqa ban in state service and penalties for those unwilling to integrate.
Discount Retailer Action Already Represented Over 110 Times in Austria
30.01.2025 The Dutch non-food discounter Action has been opening one location after another in this country since 2015 - without much fanfare.
Vienna S-Bahn Ring: BVwG Decision on Core Element Expected in Summer
30.01.2025 A decision from the Federal Administrative Court (BVwG) is expected this summer for a core part of the planned Vienna S-Bahn ring. The ÖBB expects a positive result and a construction start still this year.
Tivoli Senior Residence in Vienna Closes: Around 100 Residents Must Move Out
31.01.2025 The senior residence Vienna-Tivoli will cease operations at the end of April 2025, which means that the residents will have to move. The search for new care places is already underway.
Domestic Industry is in a "Dismal Situation" According to IV Chief Economist
30.01.2025 Seit Mitte 2021 kämpfen Österreichs Industriebetriebe mit einer rückläufigen Geschäftslage. "Die Industrie ist in einer trostlosen Situation", sagte der Chefökonom der Industriellenvereinigung (IV), Christian Helmenstein, am Donnerstag.
Billa Branch at Vienna Airport Closed Due to Renovations
30.01.2025 Due to renovation work, the Billa branch on B9 near Vienna Airport will be temporarily closed from February 3rd.
Austria Leaves Mild January Behind
30.01.2025 January in this country had more mild than cold weather conditions, as shown by the preliminary monthly balance of Geosphere Austria.
Alliance for Quality in Kebab Meat After Scandal Involving Illegal Viennese Butchery
30.01.2025 After the exposure of an illegal butcher shop in Vienna-Favoriten last week, owners of several large kebab restaurants in the 10th district emphasized on Thursday their commitment to quality and hygiene.
Mecca Attack: DSN Rejects Accusations
30.01.2025 Nothing suspicious was found on the laptop of Hasan E. (20) from the district of Bruck an der Leitha, who is alleged to have committed a terrorist attack in Mecca for religious-ideological reasons in March 2024 and has since been in custody in Saudi Arabia. The laptop was seized three weeks ago.
Mecca Attack: DSN Rejects Accusations
30.01.2025 At this point, the authorities were not aware that Hasan E. had been in close contact with Beran A. and at least one other potential terrorist since May 2023, and had regular phone calls with Beran A., some of which lasted longer than 50 minutes. The two also exchanged not only plans for terror in chats, but also indulged in fantasies of torture and killing regarding their ex-girlfriends.
Johannes Pietsch aka JJ is representing Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025
30.01.2025 Title of Austria's ESC Song
"Herzblatt" is Playing Matchmaker Again: Show Starts on February 14th
30.01.2025 The cult dating show "Herzblatt" is returning to television with an exciting update: Host Tina Ritschl will be traveling across Austria from February 14th to match singles in an E-Bus.
Wiederkehr Announces "Mission German" Ahead of Vienna Election
30.01.2025 The leader of NEOS in Vienna and Education City Councillor, Christoph Wiederkehr, has launched a "Mission German" with the start of the election campaign for the Vienna election.
"We Want to Save Our Vienna": Strache Aims for Entry into the State Parliament
30.01.2025 Heinz-Christian Strache aims to "surprise as an outsider" in the Vienna election and enter the state parliament, the former Vice-Chancellor announced at a press conference on Thursday in Floridsdorf.
Vienna SPÖ Has Developed Internal Compliance System
30.01.2025 The Vienna SPÖ has developed an internal compliance system - as the first party to do so, as assured by the party's secretary Barbara Novak (SPÖ) to the APA.
Dress Warmly: Temperatures Getting Colder Again This Weekend
30.01.2025 The mild weather is saying goodbye again: As early as Friday, Austria will be brushed by a cold front, which, according to Geosphere Austria, will cause temperatures to drop again.
500g Methamphetamine Seized from Duo in Vienna-Liesing
30.01.2025 The police succeeded in striking a blow against organised drug crime in Vienna-Liesing on Wednesday.
At 162 km/h on the A23: Young Viennese Loses His Car
30.01.2025 A 21-year-old lost his probationary driving license and his vehicle on Wednesday after he was caught driving at a speed of 162 km/h on the Vienna A23.
Viennese Father Allegedly Beat Sons and Threatened 11-Year-Old with Knife: Arrest
30.01.2025 On Wednesday afternoon, the Vienna police were called to Vienna-Döbling after a father allegedly hit his 11-year-old son and threatened him with a knife.
Healthcare Expenditure Increased by 2.5 Billion Euros in 2023
30.01.2025 Healthcare spending in this country increased by 2.5 billion euros in the penultimate year, amounting to 52.8 billion euros.
Shoplifters in Vienna-Simmering Had Knife and Stun Gun With Them
30.01.2025 On Wednesday around noon, the police in Vienna-Simmering were alerted due to a shoplifting incident.
Shoplifter Arrested in Vienna-Landstraße
30.01.2025 The Vienna police arrested a suspected shoplifter on Wednesday
This Asteroid Poses the Greatest Threat to Earth
30.01.2025 The asteroid "2024 YR4" currently tops the list of asteroid threats according to the ESA, with a current impact probability of about 1.2 percent in 2032.
Editorial Representatives Warn of FPÖ's ORF Plans
30.01.2025 Bereits seit längerem sorgen die Forderungen der FPÖ mit Blick auf den ORF - u.a. Reduktion der Mittel, Abschaffung der Haushaltsabgabe - für eindringliche Warnungen.
Survey: More Than a Third of Austrians Want to Attend a Ball This Year
30.01.2025 This year, more than a third of Austrians plan to attend at least one ball, budgeting 250 Euros per person for the occasion.
Wolf Ordinance: Charges Against Gruber Dropped
30.01.2025 Good news for Carinthia's hunting commissioner and deputy governor Martin Gruber (ÖVP). The four complaints that were filed against him due to the wolf regulation, which facilitates the shooting of the protected animals, have been dismissed.
Valentine's Day Program at the Vienna House of the Sea
30.01.2025 Whether in love, engaged, married, or single: The Vienna House of the Sea attracts with a special Valentine's Day event on February 14th.
Schallenberg looked ahead: "Next Federal Government will have its hands full"
30.01.2025 Interim Chancellor Alexander Schallenberg (ÖVP) looked to the future in his government declaration before the Federal Council on Thursday.