59-Year-Old Fell into Stream at Stick Shooting Tournament in Upper Austria: Body Discovered the Next Day
26.11.2025 A tragic accident occurred at a curling tournament in Garsten: A 59-year-old man fell into a stream and was found dead the following day by his son and a neighbor.
This Star is Coming to the Pharmacy Ball in Vienna in 2026
26.11.2025 The Pharmacy Ball in 2026 will feature a well-known face from the world of music. None other than Paul Pizzera will be seen with AUT of ORDA at the Vienna Hofburg.
End for Third Runway at Vienna-Schwechat Airport
26.11.2025 The Vienna-Schwechat Airport will not build a third runway. The project will not be pursued further.
Unimarkt Withdrawal: Rewe Takes Over 21 Branches
26.11.2025 After the withdrawal of Unimarkt, the Rewe Group is taking over 21 branches in three federal states. The majority will continue as Adeg. This seems to secure about half of the Unimarkt locations for the time being.
"The Places To Be": New Guide to Vienna's Urban Design Published
26.11.2025 Vienna Tourism aims to better integrate urban development and tourism. A new guide recommends cooperative planning, sustainable infrastructure, and clear rules – for the benefit of both guests and locals.
Social Economy Collective Agreement: Protest in Vienna Before Next Round of Negotiations
26.11.2025 Before the next round of negotiations for the Social Economy Collective Agreement, GPA and vida are calling for a "protest day" in Vienna on Wednesday. With a rally, they are demanding higher wages and better conditions for 130,000 employees.
The Who's Who of the Vienna Real Estate World
26.11.2025 In 2024, several high-profile real estate transactions shaped the Vienna market. Behind the deals are well-known foundations, investors, and entrepreneurial families. An overview of the key players.
Here, in 2024, the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus was sold
26.11.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus in 2024 is a penthouse apartment. It was sold for 870,000 euros to two private individuals.
Black Friday and First Shopping Saturday Cause Traffic Chaos in Vienna
28.11.2025 Traffic jams threaten Vienna over the weekend: Black Friday and the first shopping Saturday bring heavy traffic around shopping centers and Christmas markets. The ARBÖ recommends switching to public transport.Dispute Over Inheritance? What Distinguishes Vienna from the Rest of Austria
26.11.2025 Inheriting is emotional – and often fraught with conflict. A recent, representative study commissioned by Helvetia shows: 80 percent of Austrians do not have a will, even though high assets are at stake and many have already had negative experiences with disputes in inheritance cases.
Football World Cup 2026: Austrian National Team in Pot 2 for Draw
25.11.2025 Austria's national football team will be drawn from the second pot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, on December 5 at 6:00 PM in Washington.
End for Third Runway at Vienna-Schwechat Airport
26.11.2025 The Vienna-Schwechat Airport will not build a third runway. The project will not be pursued further.
End for Third Runway at Vienna-Schwechat Airport
25.11.2025 The Vienna-Schwechat Airport will not build a third runway. The project will not be pursued further.Benko-Wife Successful in Court Against Media
25.11.2025 Nathalie Benko, the wife of Signa founder Rene Benko, filed a lawsuit in Innsbruck against publishers for alleged violations of the media law. She was initially successful in court, as the Axel Springer Verlag and the "Tagesanzeiger" received fines for false reporting about an alleged divorce.
Balance: Financial Education for More and More People
25.11.2025 The government's financial education strategy has been reaching more and more people in Austria since 2021. In 2024, 150 initiatives reached 130,000 people, 15,000 more than the previous year. Digital offerings recorded over 500,000 accesses. Fifty-five percent of the initiatives are aimed at students.
Recall of Bakery Shop Products: These Billa Branches Are Affected
25.11.2025 For reasons of consistent consumer protection, Kuchen-Peter Backwaren GmbH has initiated a precautionary recall of the following bakery shop products. All listed items were freshly baked and sold in the bakery shops.
Several Kittens Found in Upper Austria
25.11.2025 In Upper Austria, several possibly abandoned cats have been found.
EU Deficit Procedure: No New Requirements for Austria
25.11.2025 The EU Commission published economic policy recommendations on Tuesday as part of the European Semester package. Despite expected higher budget deficits, there are no new requirements for Austria. Brussels expects Austria to adhere to the prescribed upper limit for net expenditures in 2025 and 2026.
Austria's World Cup Heroes Impress ÖFB Coach Rangnick
25.11.2025 ÖFB head coach Rangnick has wished the Austrian U17 football team much success before the final at the World Cup.
Ryanair expands in Bratislava and cuts in Vienna
25.11.2025 For the Slovak airport Bratislava, the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair announces a growth of 70 percent.
ORF Foundation Council to Confirm Resolutions in Upcoming Meeting
25.11.2025 The ORF Foundation Board aims for legal certainty in the meeting on Thursday. The decisions of the first two meetings of the current period, including the election of Chairman Heinz Lederer, are to be confirmed.
FSW Debt Counseling Warns of Financial Risks During the Christmas Season
25.11.2025 The FSW Debt Counseling calls for more financial awareness in light of discount campaigns around Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
StVO Amendment: ÖAMTC Sounds the Alarm
25.11.2025 The mobility club ÖAMTC raises the alarm, warning among other things of a "rule chaos". What it's about.
Allegations Against Vienna Spanish Riding School: Totschnig Commissioned Review
25.11.2025 The Spanish Riding School in Vienna "strongly rejected" media-reported allegations of possible animal cruelty on Tuesday.
Railway Industry Alarmed After Westbahn Purchase of Trains from China
25.11.2025 The Westbahn has ordered four trains from China, causing a stir. After approval, these double-decker trains are allowed to operate indefinitely on Austrian tracks, reported ORF. The railway industry sees this as a threat to the economy, jobs, and safety.
HBO Max: New Streaming Service Launches in January in Austria
25.11.2025 The streaming service "HBO Max" from Warner Bros. Discovery will launch in Austria in January and will rely on an ad-supported subscription model.
Bomb Threats Also in Austria: Raid Against Suspects in Germany
25.11.2025 After hundreds of bomb threats, the German Federal Criminal Police Office conducted a raid against members of the group responsible for them.
CJEU Ruling: Marriage for All Must Be Recognized Throughout the Entire EU
25.11.2025 EU countries are obliged to recognize same-sex marriages from other member states, ruled the European Court of Justice. EU citizens should be able to continue their family life in different EU countries, which is part of their right to freedom of movement, according to the judges in Luxembourg.
Green Economy Wants WKÖ Restart
25.11.2025 The Green Economy demands a restart within the Austrian Economic Chamber. During a background discussion, federal spokesperson Sabine Jungwirth presented five reform proposals for the WKÖ on Tuesday.
Here, the Greens and ÖVP work together in Vienna
25.11.2025 Greens and ÖVP are pulling together in Vienna. This involves a request to the City Audit Office.Bloody Family Drama in Vienna: Father Stabs Daughter Nearly to Death on Open Street
26.11.2025 A 50-year-old man attacked his 15-year-old daughter with a knife on the open street in Vienna-Donaustadt on Monday. The girl was critically injured.
Refugees: Vienna Makes Headlines with Announcement
25.11.2025 The city of Vienna will cut German courses for refugees starting next year, as announced by Social City Councillor Peter Hacker (SPÖ) to the "Standard" (online edition).
Fischer Ski Manufacturer with Million Loss
25.11.2025 The ski manufacturer Fischer Sports experienced noticeable consumer restraint last year. Atomic and Blizzard are also affected.
Allegations Against Vienna Spanish Riding School: Totschnig Commissioned Review
25.11.2025 The Spanish Riding School in Vienna "strongly rejected" media-reported allegations of possible animal cruelty on Tuesday.
Policewoman Bitten by Woman in Vienna City Center
25.11.2025 In the center of Vienna, a policewoman was attacked by a 32-year-old woman on Monday.
Drunk Homeowner Shot at Roofer: This is Why There Was a Major Operation in Vienna-Floridsdorf
25.11.2025 In Vienna-Floridsdorf, a major police operation occurred on Monday afternoon after an intoxicated homeowner shot at several workers, injuring a 27-year-old man. Further details about the sequence of events have now been released.
Shoplifter Caught Red-Handed in Vienna-Favoriten
25.11.2025 A store detective in a drugstore in Vienna-Favoriten caught a shoplifter on Monday.
"Unique Opportunity": City of Wiener Neustadt Could Snatch Up Former Leiner Site
25.11.2025 The city of Wiener Neustadt might strike at the former Leiner site. "We cannot miss this opportunity to be able to decide for ourselves what happens there in the future," said the politicians.
Trade Collective Agreement: Bonin Identifies Concessions for Employees
25.11.2025 In the trade collective agreement conclusion, which remained at plus 2.55 percent below the inflation rate, IHS head Holger Bonin identifies concessions for the employees.
Misconduct in AMA Pig Farm: Investigation to be Initiated
25.11.2025 In the case of potential misconduct in a pig farm in the Hollabrunn district, which carries the AMA quality seal, the Korneuburg public prosecutor's office will initiate an investigation against several unknown individuals.
Winter Highlight: Win a DbyD Bio-Acetate Sunglasses
25.11.2025 Winter may be gray and cold – but the eyes should still shine! Austria's leading optician Pearle is therefore giving away three elegant DbyD sunglasses from the Bio-Acetate collection in gray and transparent with VIENNA.at – sustainable, timeless, and perfect for any season.
Graz: Two Twelve-Year-Olds Injured by Firecracker Explosion
25.11.2025 Over the weekend, two twelve-year-olds were injured by the explosion of a firecracker in Graz, the police reported on Tuesday.
Wanted Inmate Back in Jail After Robbery Mishap
25.11.2025 An escaped prisoner was arrested after a failed tobacco shop robbery in Graz-Puntigam. The 25-year-old had threatened with a glass bottle but did not receive any money. He is now back in prison.
Renewable Levy Will Be Reduced in 2026
25.11.2025 In 2026, the renewable energy surcharge that electricity customers must pay for the expansion of renewable energies will be reduced.
"End Station Violence": Wiener Linien Launch Anti-Violence Campaign
25.11.2025 With the U3 as a visible sign, Wiener Linien is sending a clear signal against violence against women as part of "Orange the World." The campaign "End Station for Violence" runs until December 10 throughout the entire Vienna public transport network.
Parents Beware: Warning About Dangerous Toys
25.11.2025 Eyes open when buying toys: Minister Korinna Schumann issues a warning to be cautious in light of Black Week.
Revolution in Surgery: New Surgical Robot in Vienna Improves Minimally Invasive Procedures
25.11.2025 As reported by ORF, a new surgical robot is revolutionizing minimally invasive surgery in Vienna and expanding the possibilities for precise procedures without large incisions. This leads to faster recovery and less pain for patients.
Semmering starts early in the winter season
25.11.2025 Already on Friday, Semmering will start the winter season. Operations on the Hirschenkogel will initially be from Friday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.Win Fan Packages for the Movie Release of SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: PIRATES AHOY!
25.11.2025 On December 20, "SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: PIRATES AHOY!" will premiere in local cinemas. To celebrate the film's release, you can win two fan packages with us.
Care: Professional Representation Wants More Participation
25.11.2025 The Health and Nursing Association (ÖGKV) desires more involvement in political decision-making processes.
After Back Surgery: Stocker Returns to the Office
25.11.2025 On Wednesday, Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) will return to the Federal Chancellery after his back surgery.
Industry Strategy to be Presented at the Beginning of 2026
25.11.2025 At the beginning of next year, the industry strategy targeted in the government program by the end of 2025 is to be presented.
Affordable Housing in Vienna: Initiatives and Programs
25.11.2025 Vienna is considered one of the leading cities in Europe for affordable housing. Almost a third of Vienna's population lives in municipal or subsidized housing – a rate based on a long tradition of social urban policy. Housing here is not left to the free market but is actively shaped and distributed in a socially just manner.