Christmas Parties in Vienna: Venues Well Booked, Yet Fear of Losses
20.11.2025 The Viennese gastronomy experiences high demand for Christmas parties during the pre-Christmas season, but many businesses struggle with the challenges of inadequate cancellation policies and late cancellations.
Schöpf expects a "very cool" Football World Cup
20.11.2025 Alessandro Schöpf stands out among the ÖFB stars before the Football World Cup. The unique feature of the 31-year-old: the experience in Major League Soccer.
Lotto Triple Jackpot on Sunday: 3.3 Million Euros in the Pot
20.11.2025 Last night, there was no lottery winner in the Wednesday draw either. No one had marked the numbers 4, 14, 34, 39, 41, and 44 on a lottery ticket.
Austria Women Have Advanced in the EC
20.11.2025 The European Cup journey of the Women's Football Bundesliga leader Austria Wien continues now.
Spar takes over four Unimarkt locations in Lower Austria
20.11.2025 Spar takes over several Unimarkt locations in Austria. Four of them are located in Lower Austria.
Heated Discussion About Biological Genders in the National Council
20.11.2025 On Wednesday afternoon and evening, the National Council rejected motions from the opposition parties. The Freedom Party caused a heated discussion with their initiatives about biological genders.
From Thursday: Mandatory Housing in Avian Influenza High-Risk Areas
20.11.2025 After the recent case of avian flu H5N1 in Upper Austria, a mandatory confinement in risk areas across Austria will be in effect starting Thursday.
Smart Meter Roll-out Practically Completed
20.11.2025 In Austria, the transition to smart meters is practically complete. By the end of 2024, 6.53 million of the total 6.74 million metering points were equipped with smart meters, corresponding to a rollout rate of 96.9 percent.
Here the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Hietzing was sold in 2024
20.11.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in Vienna-Hietzing in 2024 is a so-called "city villa". It was sold for 3,418,500 euros.
Renovating on a Small Budget: Tips for Savvy Savers
20.11.2025 A renovation does not necessarily have to be expensive. With careful planning, personal contribution, and subsidies, the budget can be preserved.
U-Committee on the Pilnacek Case Begins
20.11.2025 The parliamentary inquiry committee on the Pilnacek case is setting dates and personnel in a constitutive meeting today, Thursday. The first informants will be summoned at the beginning of December, and the questioning is expected to start in mid-January.Natural Yogurts Tested by VKI: The Result
20.11.2025
Two Seriously Injured Teenagers Found in Vienna-Floridsdorf
20.11.2025 Not far from the water park in Vienna-Floridsdorf, two seriously injured individuals were found on Wednesday. One of them (18) had a stab wound in the chest area, while the other (15) was affected in the back and buttocks area.Years-Long Prison Sentences in Vienna Mafia Trial
19.11.2025 In the trial for a serious extortion case involving the Balkan mafia, a jury on Wednesday sentenced the two defendants to six and seven years in prison, respectively.
Identity of Skeletonized Body in Klosterneuburg Clarified: Deceased is 54-Year-Old Viennese Woman
19.11.2025 The identity of a previously unknown deceased person, discovered in August 2025 in a stream bed near Weidlingbach in the Tulln district, has now been clarified. It is a 54-year-old woman from Vienna.Football World Cup 2026: Which Pot for the Draw with Austria?
19.11.2025 In less than three weeks, Austria will know its opponents for the Football World Cup. However, there is still a question mark regarding the pot allocation for the draw.
Cleaner, Digital, Affordable: Government Defends Electricity Market Act Proposal
19.11.2025 The government defended on Wednesday its revised draft of the long-planned Electricity Industry Act (ElWG), presented yesterday in the Council of Ministers, against criticism.
Raid in Vienna's Asian Restaurants: Arrests and Charges
19.11.2025 During a focused inspection in Viennese Asian restaurants, authorities discovered numerous violations. Seven people were arrested, and over 50 charges were filed – including for illegal work, illegal residence, and wage dumping.
18. November as a Holiday? This is What Van der Bellen and Stocker Say After Arnautovic's "Announcement"
19.11.2025 Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and Chancellor Christian Stocker have responded to the statements made by ÖFB star Marko Arnautovic after the successful World Cup qualification.
Here is how social assistance currently differs in the federal states
19.11.2025 The planned reform of social assistance by the ÖVP-SPÖ-NEOS coalition aims to create a uniform regulation at the national level by 2027.
Hepatitis-A Cases in Austria Drastically Increased: Doctors Sound the Alarm
19.11.2025 The number of hepatitis A cases in Austria has tripled this year, with two people having died. The Medical Association is calling for a return to child vaccination and broader coverage of costs by the health insurance funds.
Resistance Against Plans for the Sale of Legal Hemp
19.11.2025 On Wednesday, the Austrian Cannabis Association (ÖCB) announced that it will take legal action against the government's plans to subject legal hemp to the tobacco monopoly by appealing to the Constitutional Court (VfGH).
District Heating Network in Vienna-Simmering Partially Failed: Numerous Households Affected
19.11.2025 In Vienna-Simmering, the district heating network partially failed on Wednesday. Numerous households are affected.
24 Days of Music for All of Vienna: Pop-up Advent Calendar Starts
19.11.2025 In December, Vienna transforms into a resounding stage: With the pop-up Advent calendar, the mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna - together with the City of Vienna, invites you to 24 musical encounters in all Viennese districts."Trend Reversal in the Real Estate Market" Identified
19.11.2025 With regard to the real estate market, a "significant trend reversal" is identified.
Return: Draft for Headscarf Ban Without "Plan B"
19.11.2025 Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr from the NEOS is "confident" that the modified draft law for a headscarf ban in schools will withstand scrutiny by the Constitutional Court (VfGH).
More Visibility on Vienna's Streets Through the "Flyer Instead of Ticket" Campaign
19.11.2025 More than 8,800 accidents with injuries occurred last year in the dark. The police and the ÖAMTC want to reduce the risk with targeted light checks and are launching the campaign "Flyer instead of Ticket," which will run until the end of November in several federal states.
Outrage Over Planned Electricity Market Law
19.11.2025 The planned electricity market law does not go without reaction.
Three Robberies in Vienna Solved: 14-Year-Old Charged
19.11.2025 A 14-year-old teenager is linked to several robberies in Vienna. He has been reported.
Vienna Future Farm Invites to Advent Festival
19.11.2025 On the first Sunday of Advent, the Zukunftshof in Vienna invites you to an atmospheric festival with arts and crafts, culinary delights, music, and a children's program. A lantern parade and a bubble show conclude the day.Inflation in Austria Remains High in October
19.11.2025
How Ultra-Processed Food Harms Health and Society
19.11.2025 Phillip Baker from the University of Sydney in Australia, a co-author of an extensive analysis on this topic, warned that the diet increasingly dominated by highly processed foods contributes to the global rise in obesity, diabetes, and mental illnesses. The team concludes that a strong global response is necessary, similar to the coordinated efforts against the tobacco industry.
What the Vienna House of the Sea Has Presented
19.11.2025 The House of the Sea in Vienna-Mariahilf can look forward to a new freshwater facility.
Package Meowed: Cat in Bavaria Accidentally Packed
19.11.2025 Curious Case: In Bavaria, a woman accidentally sent her own cat in a package.
Christmas Shopping Spontaneous or Planned: Which Type Are You?
19.11.2025 A new survey shows: Austrians are mostly spontaneous when it comes to Christmas shopping – but "planners" and "Christmas grouches" also shape the picture, among others. Inflation, age, and gender noticeably influence gift-giving behavior.
Choking Hazard: Plush Figure "Small Swan" is Being Recalled
19.11.2025 The plush toy "Small Swan" by UOUOROSE GmbH is being recalled due to serious safety deficiencies.
Inclusion - Vienna's Municipal Kindergartens with 499 Places Too Few
19.11.2025 Vienna's City Councillor for Education and Youth, Bettina Emmerling, provided information on Wednesday about a survey on inclusion places.
Christmas Sales Expected to Rise Slightly This Year
19.11.2025 Researchers at Johannes Kepler University Linz expect a slight increase in sales during the Christmas season despite economic uncertainties and high inflation.
20-Year-Old in Vienna-Brigittenau Threatened Girlfriend with Knife
19.11.2025 On Tuesday, a dispute is said to have occurred between a 16-year-old girl and her 20-year-old boyfriend in Vienna-Brigittenau. During this, the 20-year-old allegedly hit and kicked the girl.
Employee of Homeless Facility in Vienna-Landstraße Threatened with Shooting
19.11.2025 In Vienna-Landstraße, a police operation occurred on Tuesday. A 28-year-old had been banned from a homeless facility due to aggressive behavior and allegedly threatened to shoot an employee upon being informed of the ban.
40-Year-Old Ignored Ban from Vienna City Center Venue: Tried to Bite Police Officers Multiple Times
19.11.2025 In the center of Vienna, a 40-year-old woman entered a venue on Tuesday afternoon despite being banned and refused to leave. When the police arrived, the woman became increasingly aggressive and put up a fierce resistance. According to a police report on Wednesday, there was an attempted serious bodily harm - among other things, the 40-year-old tried several times to bite the officers in the leg.
20-Year-Old in Vienna-Brigittenau Threatened Girlfriend with Knife
19.11.2025 On Tuesday, a dispute is said to have occurred between a 16-year-old girl and her 20-year-old boyfriend in Vienna-Brigittenau. During this, the 20-year-old allegedly hit and kicked the girl.
New Quality Seal for Schools is Coming
19.11.2025 Schools with a focus on financial and economic education can now make their commitment visible through a quality seal. The first awarded schools will be announced next spring, as Education Minister Wiederkehr announced.
Suspected Burglar Arrested in Vienna-Brigittenau
19.11.2025 On Tuesday, officers from the Task Force for Combating Street Crime (EGS) arrested a 43-year-old (citizen of Austria) based on an arrest warrant issued by the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office.
Alpine Club Warns: Falls and Cold Often Underestimated Risks
19.11.2025 The Austrian Alpine Club (ÖAV) urgently warns of underestimated dangers in alpine terrain for ski tourers and off-piste skiers.
Manhunt After Brutal Robbery in Vienna City Park
19.11.2025 Two as yet unknown men robbed two people in the Vienna City Park back in July and threatened them with a metallic object. Passersby were unable to prevent the escape. The police have now released photos of the suspects and are asking for information.
Due to Plastic Pieces: REWE Recalls Punch Donuts
19.11.2025 As REWE announced on Wednesday, Guschlbauer GmbH is recalling all "Clever Punsch Krapfen with Rum Flavor 6 pcs 250g" with a best before date of 4.12.25/Batch L 0235.