More Safety on the Old Danube in Vienna: New Regulation Comes into Effect in 2026
24.11.2025 From January 1, 2026, a new regulation for the Old Danube will apply. Vienna is thus focusing on more safety for swimmers – with speed limits, registration requirements, and clear rules for watercraft.
Driving Bans on Shopping Saturdays on Inner Mariahilfer Street and Neubaugasse in Vienna
25.11.2025 To enable stress-free strolling and shopping during the pre-Christmas season, there will once again be traffic bans on the Inner Mariahilfer Straße and Neubaugasse on shopping Saturdays during the pre-Christmas period this year.
Santa Claus Event with Celebrities at the Christmas Market Schloss Schönbrunn
24.11.2025 On December 4th, children have the opportunity to donate well-preserved toys at the Christmas Market at Schönbrunn Palace, right next to the large Christmas tree. In return, they will receive a free Nikolaus bag, while supplies last.
Karner Warns of Growing Drone Threat in EU Countries
24.11.2025 Interior Minister Karner warns of a growing drone threat following the Ukraine war. Criminals could use modern weapon technology.
Shots at Old Danube in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Police in Major Operation
24.11.2025 On Monday afternoon, the Vienna police were called to a major operation in the Floridsdorf district: Several witnesses reported gunshots in the Alte Donau area. The emergency services cordoned off a larger area.
Process in Vienna - Dental Technician "Stunned" According to Lawyer
24.11.2025 A dental technician from Vienna had to answer in court on Monday because he allegedly performed dental treatments. The trial has been postponed to next year.
Climate Conference: Domestic Politics Criticize
24.11.2025 The UN Climate Conference in Brazil has been history since the weekend. The lack of a roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels in the final text is causing cross-party criticism from Austria.
Was Jewelry Theft in Gratkorn a Coup by the Battering Ram Gang?
24.11.2025 With a van, burglars forced open a jewelry store in Gratkorn near Graz and stole numerous valuables. The getaway vehicle was found shortly after - the perpetrators are on the run.Mourning for Reggae Legend Jimmy Cliff
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Wiener Linien to Deploy Ten New Hydrogen Buses in Vienna-Döbling Starting December
24.11.2025 The Wiener Linien are expanding their fleet with ten emission-free hydrogen buses from the company CaetanoBus. These twelve-meter-long buses use hydrogen as fuel and support the city's climate goals. The required hydrogen is produced by Wien Energie from green electricity at the Smart Campus in Simmering, enabling emission-free transportation of passengers.
Experts Warn: Electricity Price Cap Could Backfire
24.11.2025 EcoAustria warns against a blanket cap on electricity prices. The measure could weaken competition, encourage price increases, and be legally problematic. Instead, direct payments to those in need are recommended.
Food Prices Continue to Rise - But Farmers Barely Profit
24.11.2025 While food prices in Austria are rising, farmers hardly benefit: Only 4 out of 100 euros spent on food and drink reach the agricultural businesses, according to a new Wifo analysis. The rest is distributed among processing, trade, gastronomy, and services.
Swing Kitchen: Restructuring of Vegan Burger Chain Failed
24.11.2025 The restructuring of the vegan burger chain Swing Kitchen has failed because the shareholders canceled the financing at short notice. As recently as October, the creditors of the insolvent parent company had accepted a restructuring plan that was supposed to ensure continuation.
Drug Dealer Caught in Vienna-Favoriten
24.11.2025 On Sunday, handcuffs clicked for two suspected drug dealers.
FPÖ Calls for 1,500 More Police Officers for Vienna
24.11.2025 The FPÖ wants to see 1,500 more police officers in Vienna and refers to the security situation.
Photovoltaic Boom Continues Despite Subsidy Cuts
25.11.2025 Despite reduced subsidies, the expansion of photovoltaic systems in Austria remains at a high level. Although less will be added in 2025 than in the record year of 2023, it will still be significantly more than in 2022.
New Border Protection Concept Commissioned
24.11.2025 Interior Minister Gerhard Karner has commissioned a new border protection concept. The "Operation Fox" in Hungary should also be included.
Arrests After Break-In at Business Premises in Vienna-Wieden
24.11.2025 Two teenagers aged 16 were arrested on Sunday by officers from the city police command Margareten. They are suspected of having broken into two shops in Vienna-Wieden.
Father Fired from Window: WEGA Operation After Shots in Vienna-Penzing
24.11.2025 A drunk 39-year-old triggered a WEGA operation in Vienna-Penzing on Sunday afternoon after he fired multiple shots from an apartment window with a blank-firing gun.
Kick-off for the New Boiler Replacement Funding
24.11.2025 The new heating subsidy from the federal government has started.
Gold Jewelry Stolen in Burglary at Vienna Jewelry Store: Perpetrators Fled on E-Scooters
24.11.2025 Unknown perpetrators broke into a Vienna jewelry store last Thursday and stole gold jewelry worth around 100,000 euros. The duo fled on e-scooters, and an immediate search was unsuccessful.
Is a Joint Air Force of Switzerland and Austria Coming?
24.11.2025 In the discussion about the defense strategy in Switzerland, the Social Democrats (SP) proposed a merger of the Swiss and Austrian air forces. Previously, strategy expert Mauro Mantovani had suggested handing over the defense of Swiss airspace to France. The "SonntagsZeitung" quoted that the SP considers such a merger "conceivable".
Man Robbed His Own Grandma in Vienna-Landstraße
24.11.2025 In Vienna-Landstraße, a 26-year-old is said to have threatened and robbed his grandmother with an iron rod on Sunday.Stability Pact: Novak Expects Solution
24.11.2025 Vienna's City Councillor for Finance, Barbara Novak, is optimistic ahead of the upcoming negotiation round regarding the Stability Pact. She is convinced that a solution will be reached where financing follows performance, according to the SPÖ politician.
Drug Scene at Vienna's Westbahnhof Grows: Residents Feel Abandoned
24.11.2025 In the Primary Care Center Vienna-West, doctors and security authorities are grappling with the challenges posed by the growing number of drug addicts in the area. The situation around the Westbahnhof is a cause for concern.
Vienna Made a Leap Upward in Overnight Stays
24.11.2025 The bookings in Vienna's hotels and guesthouses increased to 1.9 million overnight stays in October compared to the previous year.
Strict Advent Controls in Vienna: Police Intervened in Several Districts
24.11.2025 The Immediate Action Group, together with the police, financial police, AMS, and other agencies, conducted several inspections in Vienna last weekend. Among other things, an illegal beauty clinic was closed, a venue was shut down due to noise disturbance, and unauthorized trading was tackled at Christmas markets.
Energy: Price Advantages for Numerous Households Expire
24.11.2025 In terms of price advantages for more than 100,000 households (electricity and gas tariffs), the clock is ticking. According to the comparison portal durchblicker, these will expire in the coming weeks.
Arrests During Break-In at Cigarette Vending Machine in Mödling
24.11.2025 In the early hours of Sunday, two teenagers aged 16 and 17 were caught red-handed and arrested by the police as they attempted to break into a cigarette machine at Mödling station.
This is Helene Fischer's Favorite Christmas Song
24.11.2025 "Silent Night, Holy Night" is at the top of Helene Fischer's list when it comes to Christmas songs. The singer explained this to the German Press Agency.
Drunk Driver Crashed into House in Upper Austria
24.11.2025 In an accident involving a drunk driver in Upper Austria, a house was damaged over the weekend.
Stability Pact: Novak Expects Solution
24.11.2025 Vienna's City Councillor for Finance, Barbara Novak, is optimistic ahead of the upcoming negotiation round regarding the Stability Pact. She is convinced that a solution will be reached where financing follows performance, according to the SPÖ politician.
New Border Protection Concept Commissioned
24.11.2025 Interior Minister Gerhard Karner has commissioned a new border protection concept. The "Operation Fox" in Hungary should not be missing from it.
42-Year-Old Dead After Ski Accident in Styria
24.11.2025 In Styria, a skiing accident resulting in a fatality occurred over the weekend. The victim was a 42-year-old man from Graz.
Here the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Penzing was sold in 2024
24.11.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in Vienna-Penzing in 2024 cost 1.465 million euros. It was sold to two private individuals.
5 Tips on How to Find an Apartment Faster
24.11.2025 The search for real estate today is more targeted and therefore more conscious, but it also becomes more difficult. We have five practical tips on how you can get to your dream apartment faster.
Fraud Prevention Package Expected to Bring 270 Million
23.11.2025 Almost 270 million euros is expected to be generated by the anti-fraud package that is to be passed by the National Council in December.
Caritas Cold Weather Phones in Action: Help for the Homeless in Freezing Temperatures
23.11.2025 For homeless people, the current cold can become a deadly danger. The cold weather hotlines and winter emergency aid services of Caritas Austria are in operation, reported Caritas and Kathpress on Sunday.
Christmas Post Office Christkindl Stamps Only Until New Year's Eve
23.11.2025 On November 28, the Christmas post office Christkindl in Steyr opens its doors. Those who want to send their mail via Christkindl need to be a bit quicker than in previous years.
Linz: Mother Fled with Daughter in Car from Police
23.11.2025 With her nine-year-old daughter in the car, a 29-year-old woman engaged in a wild car chase with the Linz police on the night of Sunday.
Girl (6) Resuscitated in Tyrolean Indoor Pool
23.11.2025 On Saturday evening, a six-year-old girl had to be resuscitated in an indoor swimming pool in Innsbruck.
Asylum Applications in Austria Declining: Most Significant in October
23.11.2025 October 2025 was the month in which asylum applications decreased the most compared to the same period last year.
"Only Yes Means Yes": Vienna Launches Campaign Against Sexualized Violence
23.11.2025 The city of Vienna is launching a campaign for the "Only Yes Means Yes" principle for sexual self-determination.
Police Were Able to Track Down Drug Dealer in Vienna
23.11.2025 Officers of the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Northern Branch, Drug Investigation Department, have succeeded in identifying a suspect accused of commercial trafficking of psychotropic substances.
Shoplifter Caught in Vienna-Landstraße
23.11.2025 In Vienna-Landstraße, a 23-year-old woman was reported at large on Saturday after a shoplifting incident.
Neighborhood Dispute in Vienna-Floridsdorf Escalated
23.11.2025 On Saturday afternoon, the police were called to a multi-family house in Vienna-Floridsdorf due to a neighborhood dispute.
Manhunt: Duo in Vienna-Mariahilf Allegedly Stole Five-Figure Sum from Bag
23.11.2025 The Vienna police are searching for a suspected duo of thieves who allegedly stole a five-figure sum in euros from a victim's pocket in a store on Mariahilfer Straße on July 23, 2025.