Austria Loses Potential ESC Entrant
Vor 1 Tag The field of candidates for the red-white-red ESC ticket has slightly changed. Latin pop singer Tamara Flores is stepping down due to "personal reasons," and her successor has already been determined.
Death at the Warehouse of Chip Manufacturer "Kelly's": Viennese Man Died Trapped Under Freight Elevator
Vor 2 Tagen In Vienna-Donaustadt, an employee died on Wednesday evening in a warehouse of the chip manufacturer "Kelly's". It was presumably a workplace accident.
Recession Over: Economic Upswing Expected for Austria in 2026
Vor 1 Tag Austria's economy is slowly emerging from the recession: Wifo and IHS have slightly raised their economic forecast for 2025 and 2026. The domestic economy is expected to grow by 0.5 percent in 2025 and by up to 1.2 percent in 2026 – accompanied by falling inflation and a gradual easing in the labor market.
Drug Deal in Vienna-Favoriten Busted: Over 1 Kilo of Coke Seized
Vor 1 Tag Investigators from the State Criminal Police Office intervened during a planned handover in Favoriten. The street value of the drug is estimated at 120,000 euros.
Target Investigators Arrest Fugitive Smuggler in Vienna-Margareten
Vor 2 Tagen A 26-year-old man wanted by a European arrest warrant was arrested on Wednesday morning in Vienna-Margareten. The man had been sentenced to imprisonment in Greece in 2019 for smuggling but had gone into hiding.
23 Fraud Cases: Fake Apartment Broker in Vienna Exposed
Vor 1 Tag A 37-year-old man is alleged to have collected commissions for non-existent rental apartments under a false identity. The total damage amounts to over 100,000 euros.
Seemingly Without Reason: 28-Year-Old Tried to Stab 36-Year-Old at Vienna Snack Stand
Vor 2 Tagen In Vienna-Neubau, a 36-year-old was attacked and injured with a knife on the night of Thursday.
Demolition Started: Pavilions Must Make Way for New Emergency Room at Clinic Favoriten
Vor 1 Tag In the Favoriten Clinic, demolition work has begun for the new construction of the central emergency department. The new central building is considered the centerpiece of the largest modernization project in the Vienna Health Association and is to be gradually completed by 2035.
Chamber of Labor Sees Disadvantage for Refugees
Vor 1 Tag A consulting firm sent numerous fake applications this year for a study.New on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & Co.: The Streaming Releases from December 22 to 28
Vor 2 Tagen From December 22 to 28, there are many new film and series releases on streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SKY, and DISNEY+. Here is an overview of all the releases.
Get Tickets for "World of Mysteries" at IMMERSIUM:VIENNA Now
Vor 2 Tagen In IMMERSIUM:VIENNA, the next spectacular experience show will start in February 2026. "World of Mysteries" takes visitors on a multimedia journey to the greatest unsolved mysteries of humanity. Ticket pre-sales have already begun, and we are giving away 5x2 tickets.
Cloudy Advent Weekend Especially in the East of Austria
Vor 1 Tag Even on the fourth Advent weekend, the weather in Austria remains predominantly calm: High pressure dominates the weather, but brings persistent fog in the lowlands. Apart from that, there is plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures – regionally up to 13 degrees.
AKH Management Does Not Move to Strabag
Vor 2 Tagen Strabag does not take over the management of AKH Vienna. Discussions between the construction company and the healthcare provider Viacama AG have been concluded.
Cigarette Ignites Firecracker: 33-Year-Old in Hospital
Vor 2 Tagen In Wartberg im Mürztal, a serious explosion occurred on Wednesday evening: A 33-year-old man was injured in his garden shed when a firecracker accidentally detonated – apparently while smoking.All-clear for Therme Bad Tatzmannsdorf after Legionella Discovery
Vor 2 Tagen The Avita Thermal Spa in Bad Tatzmannsdorf can reopen from Friday after the temporary closure due to legionella, as a new investigation showed no health risk, according to the state of Burgenland.
Recession Over: Economic Upswing for Austria Expected in 2026
Vor 2 Tagen Austria's economy is slowly emerging from the recession: Wifo and IHS have slightly raised their economic forecast for 2025 and 2026. The domestic economy is expected to grow by 0.5 percent in 2025 and by up to 1.2 percent in 2026 – accompanied by falling inflation and a gradual easing in the labor market.
Scammers Swindled 64-Year-Old Out of Large Sum with Fake FinanzOnline SMS
Vor 2 Tagen A 64-year-old man from the Weiz district fell victim to a sophisticated scam: After clicking on a fake financial online link and approving several TANs, a large five-figure amount was stolen from his account. The police are investigating and strongly warn against similar cases.
Antelope Offspring Enchants Visitors at Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo
Vor 1 Tag In Tiergarten Schönbrunn, there is joy over the birth of a Kirk's dik-dik offspring, which can also be visited near the elephant house during the Christmas season.
Large-Scale Fire Department Operation in Agricultural Building Fire
Vor 2 Tagen A fire in an agricultural building in Riedlingsdorf in the Oberwart district caused a major firefighting operation on the night of Thursday.
New Cycling Route Along Alszeile in Vienna Completed
Vor 1 Tag The new, almost one-kilometer-long cycling connection along Alszeile in Vienna-Hernals has been completed. The modernized route not only improves safety and comfort for cyclists but also brings new greenery and drinking hydrants to the neighborhood.
Lower Austrian Cracked Solo Six in the Lottery
Vor 2 Tagen With six "birthday numbers," meaning numbers up to a maximum of 31, a Lower Austrian cracked the jackpot in Lotto "6 out of 45" yesterday.
Last Shopping Saturday: Here is Where Cars are Towed Most Often in Vienna
Vor 1 Tag Around the last Advent weekend, the peak season for towing has begun in Vienna. Those who park incorrectly while Christmas shopping risk hefty fines – up to 400 euros may be due.
Greenpeace names Interspar "Supermarket of the Year 2025"
Vor 2 Tagen Interspar is named "Supermarket of the Year 2025" according to the Greenpeace Market Check. The organization particularly commends the strong organic offerings, the regionality of many products, and the expansion of plant-based alternatives.
"Real Estate Becomes Tangible": Visiting a Showroom in Downtown Vienna
Vor 2 Tagen The Kärntner Straße in Vienna has been home to the 3SI Luxury Real Estate Showroom since this year. Haven't noticed it yet? VIENNA.at was on site for ImmoInsights.
Here the most expensive house in Vienna-Liesing was sold in 2024
Vor 2 Tagen The most expensive house sold in 2024 in Vienna-Liesing is the logistics center of the textile trading company "H&M", which was sold for 12.5 million euros.
European Consumer Advocates Declare War on Influencers
Vor 2 Tagen The Chamber of Labor Vienna criticizes the inadequate labeling of advertising and risks in influencer marketing on social media and calls for stricter EU-wide measures to better protect especially young users.
Warning About New Year's Eve Firecrackers: Environment, Health, and Animals at Risk
Vor 2 Tagen Firecrackers and fireworks bring significant risks to people, animals, and the environment every New Year's Eve – Greenpeace, the Red Cross, and the Federal Fire Brigade Association warn in a joint appeal.
Greenpeace: These Are the Biggest Climate Offenders in Air Travel
Vor 2 Tagen A Greenpeace analysis shows that first and business class flights cause significantly more greenhouse gas emissions than economy. Representatives of the organization are now calling on politicians to take action.
Teenager Missing in the District of Wiener Neustadt: Police Request Information
Vor 2 Tagen The Lower Austrian police reached out to the public on Wednesday regarding a missing teenager. The individual in question is a 14-year-old residing in Brunn an der Schneebergbahn.
Revenues from Asset-Related Taxes in Austria Lower Than Ever Before
17.12.2025 In view of the strained budget situation, the Austrian Trade Union Federation (ÖGB) is once again calling for the introduction of wealth and inheritance taxes. The ÖGB relies on OECD data and emphasizes that revenues from wealth-related taxes are lower than ever before. In 2024, these taxes accounted for only 0.98 percent of total revenues from taxes and levies. This places Austria fourth from last among OECD countries.
Football: Rapid Bids Farewell to European Cup Against Zrinjski
17.12.2025 Rapid ends its European Cup season on Thursday against the Bosnian representative Zrinjski Mostar. For the Viennese, it is the last chance to earn points in the league phase of the Conference League.New Tariffs for Truck Toll Announced
17.12.2025"This is outrageous": Spar CEO Hans Reisch rails against shrinkflation
17.12.2025 Spar CEO Hans Reisch sharply criticizes the "shrinkflation" of food companies and emphasizes that the blame for price increases is often unjustly shifted onto retailers.
ÖVP Confronted with Objection from Hanke
17.12.2025 In the debate about the relaxation of the ban on the sale of combustion engines from 2035, Transport Minister Peter Hanke (SPÖ) contradicts the ÖVP.
Fire at Landstraße Clinic in Vienna
Vor 2 Tagen A fire occurred at the Landstraße Clinic in the 3rd district on Wednesday. A rescue ban was imposed on the hospital.
Structure Plan Lower Austria: Fewer Inpatient, More Outpatient Care
17.12.2025 The Regional Health Structure Plan Lower Austria 2030 was unanimously approved and includes comprehensive expansions in the area of outpatient care, while the Medical Association criticized the plan as being partially too vague.
Head-on Collision of Two Cars in the Industrial District
17.12.2025 In the industrial district, an accident occurred on Wednesday resulting in two injuries.In Fürstenfeld, Escaped Bulls Are Dead
17.12.2025 The bulls that escaped in Fürstenfeld on Tuesday are no longer alive. They were taken down by the Cobra unit.
New Head of the Bundestheater-Holding is Sonja Hammerschmid
17.12.2025 Sonja Hammerschmid will become the new managing director of the Bundestheater-Holding starting April 1, 2026. The former Minister of Education and Rector will take over the cultural corporation – despite lacking leadership experience in the theater and musical theater sector.
Vienna's Economy Grows Second Strongest This Year
17.12.2025 Vienna is forecasted to have the second largest percentage increase in real economic output among all federal states this year.
In cases of Nazi involvement: Professional titles may be revoked
17.12.2025 The Austrian Council of Ministers has decided on a reform that allows for the revocation of professional titles in cases of violations of the Prohibition Act and involvement in Nazi organizations, modeled after the existing regulation for honorary awards.New Head of the Bundestheater-Holding is Sonja Hammerschmid
17.12.2025 Sonja Hammerschmid will become the new managing director of the Bundestheater-Holding starting April 1, 2026. The former Minister of Education and Rector will take over the cultural corporation – despite lacking leadership experience in the theater and musical theater sector.
No Relief for the Austrian Housing Market in Sight
17.12.2025 The Austrian housing market continues to face significant challenges, as both the number of completions is declining and the demand for housing is increasing, while the current supply mainly consists of expensive new construction projects that are difficult for average households to afford.
"This is outrageous": Spar CEO Hans Reisch rails against shrinkflation
17.12.2025 Spar CEO Hans Reisch sharply criticizes the "shrinkflation" of food companies and emphasizes that the blame for price increases is often unjustly shifted onto retailers.
Two Arrests After Home Invasion in Linz
17.12.2025 After a home invasion in September in Linz, two arrests have been made.
This Signal is Set by the Nuns of Goldenstein
17.12.2025 A new development has emerged regarding the three nuns of Goldenstein. It involves social media.New Head of the Bundestheater-Holding is Sonja Hammerschmid
17.12.2025 Sonja Hammerschmid will become the new managing director of the Bundestheater-Holding starting April 1, 2026. The former Minister of Education and Rector will take over the cultural corporation – despite lacking leadership experience in the theater and musical theater sector.
Fire at Landstraße Clinic in Vienna
17.12.2025 A fire broke out at the Landstraße Clinic in the 3rd district on Wednesday. A rescue ban was imposed on the hospital.
New Development Regarding Family Reunification
17.12.2025 The suspension of family reunification will be extended for another six months.
This Federal State Postpones the Semester Break in 2027
17.12.2025 In Vorarlberg, the semester break in 2027 will be postponed by one week: Instead of the usual second week of February, it will take place in the third week. The reason is the overlap with the carnival week.