Benko already transferred to JA Innsbruck a week before trial start
7.10.2025 The trial scheduled for two days next week at the Innsbruck Regional Court against the fallen Tyrolean Signa founder René Benko is apparently likely to be limited to the first charge against him for fraudulent bankruptcy.
City of Vienna Warns of New Scam
7.10.2025 The city of Vienna warns of a scam involving fake collection emails about "parking fines".
Allegations of Abuse at SOS Children's Village: Investigation Underway
7.10.2025 Three weeks after the revelations about abuse at SOS Children's Village, the organization held a press conference in Vienna on Tuesday to provide an interim report on the measures being taken to address the issue - from restructuring the leadership level to increasing the number of ombudsman offices and establishing a reform commission.
Railway Collective Agreement Negotiations on the Home Stretch
7.10.2025 In the third round of negotiations over the collective agreement for about 55,000 employees of Austrian railway companies, the Association of Railways in the Austrian Economic Chamber and the vida union held constructive talks. Both sides are optimistic that an agreement can be reached soon.
Dispute Over Care for Long Covid Sufferers
7.10.2025 The provision of care for people with post-acute infection syndromes such as Long Covid or ME/CFS is "comprehensively ensured" in Austria, according to the Ministry of Social Affairs. The Greens sharply criticize this assessment.Trial Against ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Started with a Twist
7.10.2025 On Tuesday, the trial against August Wöginger for abuse of authority began at the Linz Regional Court with a possible twist.
SPÖ Leader Babler Advocates for Reduction of Value-Added Tax on Food
7.10.2025 In Austria, due to high inflation, various measures are being discussed, including the reduction of VAT on food. SPÖ leader Andreas Babler supports this idea, while Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer remains skeptical.
British Magazine Named Vienna the Friendliest City in Europe
7.10.2025 Not grumpy at all: The British luxury travel magazine "Condé Nast Traveller" has named Vienna the friendliest city in Europe after a reader poll. This was announced by Vienna Tourism on Tuesday. In the worldwide ranking, Austria's capital city comes in second place behind the Ecuadorian capital Quito.
Benko already transferred to JA Innsbruck a week before the trial starts
7.10.2025 The trial scheduled for two days next week at the Innsbruck Regional Court against the fallen Tyrolean Signa founder René Benko is apparently likely to be limited to the first charge against him for fraudulent bankruptcy.
Trial Against ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Started with a Twist
7.10.2025 On Tuesday, the trial against August Wöginger for abuse of authority began at the Linz Regional Court with a possible turn of events.
SAP Austria Chief Calls for More Digital Education in Schools
7.10.2025 The managing director of SAP Austria, Andreas Wagner, calls for increased promotion of digital education in schools.
"Trend Reversal" in the Real Estate Market, Rental Market Still Under Pressure
7.10.2025 The Austrian real estate market is showing signs of movement. "More loans are being granted again, more properties are being sold again," said Raiffeisen-Research economist Matthias Reith on Tuesday in Vienna, describing this as a "turnaround." Homeownership has become more affordable compared to the last three years; however, it will not be as cheap as during the period of extremely low interest rates. The rental market, however, remains tense.
SPÖ Leader Babler Advocates for Reduction of Value-Added Tax on Food
7.10.2025 In Austria, due to high inflation, various measures are being discussed, including the reduction of VAT on food. SPÖ leader Andreas Babler supports this idea, while Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer remains skeptical.
MINT: Three Quarters of Parents See Boys as More Suitable
7.10.2025 In education and careers in the STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), girls and women are still underrepresented.
1990 Switched as Babies in Graz Hospital: Women Have Now Met
7.10.2025 Two women from Styria, who were switched as newborns at the Graz University Hospital at the end of October 1990, have now met. One of the women, now 35 years old, discovered in 2012 through a blood donation that her blood type did not match. Since then, she has been searching for her biological parents. A few weeks ago, it finally happened: Both families have now met, confirmed the LKH University Hospital Graz in media reports.
Trial Against ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Started with a Twist
7.10.2025 On Tuesday, the trial against August Wöginger for abuse of authority began at the Linz Regional Court with a possible twist.
After Insolvency of 123-Transporter: Restructuring Proceedings Opened
7.10.2025 A restructuring procedure without self-administration has been opened at the Regional Court of Wiener Neustadt for 123 Shared Mobility GmbH, the operator of the brand 123-Transporter in Austria, based in Ternitz, Lower Austria.
End of Free Kindergarten in Vienna Feared
7.10.2025 The Vienna Greens see the contribution-free kindergarten in the federal capital at risk.
Fell Asleep While Cooking: 47-Year-Old Rescued in Time Thanks to Smoke Detector and Neighbor
7.10.2025 A man from Graz wanted to cook food early Tuesday morning after a night of heavy drinking, but fell asleep in the process. The food caught fire on the stove, and the 47-year-old's apartment filled with smoke.
Baby Found on Graz Carport Roof: Mother in Custody
7.10.2025 After the discovery of a dead newborn on a carport roof in Graz, the child's mother is in pre-trial detention.
Theater and Film Actress Lotte Ledl Dies at 95
7.10.2025 The Austrian theater and film actress Lotte Ledl has passed away. Her son Alexander Riff informed the APA that the chamber actress died on Sunday at the age of 95.
Trial Against ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Started with a Twist
7.10.2025 On Tuesday, the trial against August Wöginger for abuse of authority began at the Linz Regional Court with a possible twist.
Free Influenza Vaccination Now Available
7.10.2025 With a higher number of available vaccine doses, the influenza vaccination campaign is starting this year in Austria.
Austria Overcomes Recession, But Inflation Remains High
7.10.2025 The domestic economy is returning from the recession according to the latest economic forecast by the institutes Wifo and IHS. Both institutes expect slight growth in the gross domestic product for the current year.
E-Scooter drove 68 km/h: 15-year-old stopped in Vienna-Simmering
7.10.2025 In Vienna-Simmering, a 15-year-old was stopped on Monday, whose e-scooter could travel at 68 km/h.
Illegal Spray Action in Vienna-Brigittenau: 20-Year-Old Arrested
7.10.2025 In the night from Sunday to Monday, there was a police operation in Burghardtgasse in Vienna-Brigittenau. Initially, it was assumed to be a burglary.
20-Year-Old Attacked and Robbed by Three Women in Her Apartment in Vienna-Hernals
7.10.2025 In Vienna-Hernals, a 20-year-old woman was attacked and robbed in her apartment by three women on Monday afternoon.
Pedestrian Injured in Traffic Accident in Vienna-Floridsdorf
7.10.2025 On Monday, a pedestrian was injured in a traffic accident in Vienna-Floridsdorf.
Three Shoplifters Caught at Vienna Central Station
7.10.2025 Three men already known to the police were arrested on Monday at Vienna Central Station after being observed stealing goods worth over 400 euros in a drugstore.
Young and Homeless: Caritas Calls for Nationwide Strategy
7.10.2025 Caritas draws attention to homelessness among adolescents and young adults and calls for a nationwide comprehensive strategy.
Two Years After Hamas Attack: Van der Bellen Remembers October 7, 2023
7.10.2025 On Tuesday, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen commemorated the second anniversary of the Hamas terror attack on Israel.
Attempted Rape in Lower Austria: Who Knows This Man?
7.10.2025 On September 27, 2025, there was an attempted rape on an unlit field path in Klangen, a locality in Weinburg, in the Lower Austrian district of St. Pölten. The police are requesting information from the public via the release of a composite sketch.
Stocks on the Rise: More and More Austrians Investing in Securities
7.10.2025 More and more Austrians are interested in securities. The actual ownership of such investments has also increased significantly compared to the previous year.
Österreich überwindet Rezession, aber Inflation bleibt hoch
7.10.2025 The domestic economy is returning from the recession according to the latest economic forecast by the institutes Wifo and IHS. Both institutes expect a slight growth in the gross domestic product for the current year.
Austria Overcomes Recession, But Inflation Remains High
7.10.2025 The domestic economy is returning from the recession according to the latest economic forecast by the institutes Wifo and IHS. Both institutes expect a slight growth in the gross domestic product for the current year.
Tough Austerity Course Puts Austria on the Podium in EU Comparison
7.10.2025 Austria is currently pursuing one of the most restrictive austerity policies within the European Union. This is shown by an analysis from the Momentum Institute based on data from the EU Commission.
After Insolvency of 123-Transporter: Restructuring Proceedings Opened
7.10.2025 A restructuring procedure without self-administration has been opened at the Regional Court of Wiener Neustadt for 123 Shared Mobility GmbH, the operator of the 123-Transporter brand in Austria, based in Ternitz, Lower Austria.
"Let's not rush": Rental package likely not coming until 2026
7.10.2025 The rental and housing package of the federal government is expected to come into effect only at the beginning of 2026. The parliamentary processing of the draft could be postponed until the new year.
Dispute Over Care for Long Covid Patients
7.10.2025 The care of people with post-acute infection syndromes such as Long Covid or ME/CFS is "comprehensively ensured" in Austria according to the Ministry of Social Affairs. The Greens sharply criticize this assessment.
TALIS Study Shows: Mental Strain in the Teaching Profession is Increasing
7.10.2025 According to the TALIS study, Austria's teachers are largely satisfied with their professional activities, but mental stress is increasing. The lack of support staff remains an issue.
New Teachers Hardly Feel Prepared for Everyday School Life
7.10.2025 The criticism of teacher training in Austria is gaining new momentum with the current TALIS study by the OECD: Only 42 percent of new teachers at middle schools and lower secondary schools feel well prepared for everyday school life after their studies.
AK supports plans for grid fees for electricity producers
7.10.2025 The Chamber of Labor clearly advocates for the introduction of grid fees for electricity producers. Currently, producers bear only about six percent of the grid costs, while 94 percent fall on consumers. According to the Chamber of Labor, this imbalance should be corrected in the future.Information and Insights at the Day of Vienna Schools on October 8
7.10.2025 This year marks the fifteenth "Day of Vienna Schools". On October 8th, students, guardians, and all interested parties are invited to get to know the diverse offerings of the Viennese school system.
Start for ÖFB Training Ahead of Football World Cup Qualifiers
6.10.2025 On Monday, the first ÖFB training for the World Cup qualifiers took place with eight players.