Polar Cold Brings Snow to the Lowlands
19.11.2025 Polar cold air from the north and a low-pressure area over northern Italy, which brings plenty of moist air, provide the conditions for the first snowflakes across Austria.
Threat Against School: Teenager in Lichtenwörth Reported
19.11.2025 After a threat against a school in Lichtenwörth (district of Wiener Neustadt), the 14-year-old suspect was reported.
Lower Austria: Inspections in AMA Pig Operation Continue
19.11.2025 After the revelation of possible grievances in an AMA pig farm in the Hollabrunn district, the official inspections are not yet completed.
50-Year-Old Fell in the District of Wiener Neustadt: Seriously Injured
19.11.2025 A 50-year-old man fell approximately four and a half meters while constructing a shed roof hall on Tuesday afternoon in Bromberg, in the Lower Austrian district of Wiener Neustadt. He sustained serious injuries.
Girl (13) Allegedly Injured at Perchtenlauf: Police Investigate
19.11.2025 After a Perchtenlauf in Hauskirchen in the district of Gänserndorf, the police are investigating a participant on suspicion of negligent bodily harm.
After Qualifying for the Football World Cup: What's Next for the ÖFB Team
19.11.2025 After qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) team is now focusing on the draw in December.
Start for International Democracy Festival "Mitmacht 2025" in Vienna
19.11.2025 In Vienna, the democracy festival "Mitmacht" is starting its second round: From November 19 to 22, democracy institutions as well as scientists, economists, and media professionals from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland will come together.
Inflation in Austria Remains High in October
19.11.2025 Inflation in Austria remained at 4.0 percent in October compared to the same month of the previous year. Without household energy, restaurants, and hotels, the inflation rate would be only 2.4 percent, according to Statistics Austria.
Bajaj now controls KTM parent Pierer Mobility
19.11.2025 The Indian automotive group Bajaj has acquired all shares in the previous joint venture Pierer Bajaj, thereby indirectly gaining control over the KTM parent company Pierer Mobility. The extraordinary general meeting decided on Wednesday to change the name of the KTM parent Pierer Mobility AG to Bajaj Mobility AG.
WKÖ Debate Also Engages National Council
19.11.2025 On Wednesday, the National Council will start with a debate about the Chamber of Commerce.
Football World Cup 2026: ÖFB Players Without Preferred Opponents Before Draw
19.11.2025 The ÖFB team celebrated the qualification for the Football World Cup extensively after the 1:1 draw against Bosnia. However, even with the joy of having qualified, the ÖFB team does not want to lose sight of their goals and aims to play a good role at the World Cup next summer.
"Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer" by Viennese Painting Legend Gustav Klimt Auctioned for 236 Million Dollars in New York
19.11.2025 On Tuesday evening, Gustav Klimt created a historic moment in the auction world at Sotheby's in New York. His late work "Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer," estimated at 150 million US dollars (130 million euros), changed hands for 205 million dollars after an intense bidding war, with the buyer bidding by phone. Including premiums, the sale price amounts to 236.36 million dollars (203.93 million euros). This makes it by far the most expensive Klimt painting ever sold.
ÖFB President Pröll Praises National Team After Qualification for 2026 FIFA World Cup
19.11.2025 After Austria's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was secured, there was great euphoria not only among the players and fans - ÖFB President Josef Pröll also showed visible enthusiasm.
Alaba and Arnautovic Fulfilled Their Dream of the Football World Cup
19.11.2025 It was what the ÖFB top stars David Alaba and Marko Arnautovic were still missing: participation in a football World Cup. Now they have fulfilled their dream and are allowed to travel to the World Cup in North America with the ÖFB team next year.
Football World Cup 2026: Praise from Rangnick for the Austrian National Team after Successful Qualification
19.11.2025 After successfully qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Austria's head coach Ralf Rangnick praised his ÖFB team in the highest terms.
Here the most expensive single-family house in Vienna was sold in 2024
19.11.2025 The most expensive single-family house sold in Austria's federal capital in 2024 is located in Vienna-Hietzing. It was sold to a private individual for 14 million euros.
Real Estate Purchase in Austria: These Mistakes Cost Real Money
19.11.2025 Buying an apartment or a house is a crucial step for many people – both emotionally and financially. To avoid making costly mistakes, you should steer clear of the following common pitfalls.
Despite Rising Costs: Viennese Do Not Skimp on Visits to the Christmas Market
19.11.2025 The Vienna Christmas markets play a significant economic role. A study by the Vienna Chamber of Commerce shows that local visitors alone will spend about 125 million euros. Tourists are not included in this figure. There are a total of 14 large Christmas markets in Vienna.Vegan Lebkuchen Wins VKI Taste Test
19.11.2025
ARBÖ warns of traffic jams due to Vienna Comic Con, concert, and Christmas markets in Vienna
19.11.2025 This coming weekend, the Vienna Comic Con, the concert of the band Electric Callboy at the Wiener Stadthalle, and the well-attended Christmas markets will cause heavy traffic in Vienna.
Barn Fire in Mostviertel: 100 Firefighters Deployed
18.11.2025 Around 100 members from eight fire departments were deployed on Tuesday afternoon for the fire of a barn in Neustadtl an der Donau (Amstetten district) in the Mostviertel region.
Cobra Operation Following Threat Against School in Lichtenwörth
18.11.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, the Cobra task force was deployed following a threat against a school in Lichtenwörth (Wiener Neustadt district).Deceased Patient: Reform Group Established
18.11.2025 After the death of a patient who came to Rohrbach Hospital (Upper Austria) in October with an aortic tear and was turned away by several hospitals, a reform group "Emergency Care" has now been established between the federal government and the states.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna: First Information on Ticket Sales
18.11.2025 On Tuesday, ORF announced a timeline for the next steps leading up to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. In addition to initial information about ticket sales and the national preliminary round, volunteers and dancers are being sought for the 70th ESC.Green Light from Ministerial Council for Health Reform Fund
18.11.2025 The Council of Ministers has voted for the establishment of a health reform fund. The introduction of the electronic parent-child pass will be postponed to October 2026. Additionally, a health consultation and further midwife consultations are planned. From 2026, general practitioners will be required to electronically code diagnoses.
Headscarf Ban in Schools: Start with Awareness Phase, Sanctions from 2026/27
18.11.2025 The ban on headscarves for children in schools is set to begin with an awareness phase starting from the semester break in 2026. The sanction provisions will then only come into effect from the 2026/27 school year. The Council of Ministers approved the corresponding draft law on Tuesday, which is scheduled to be on the agenda of the National Council in December. There is a change in the age compared to the previously known plans: the ban is now to apply until the age of 14, instead of until the eighth grade.
Flat Tax for Working in Retirement from 2026 is Uncertain
18.11.2025 After the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, it remains unclear how the flat tax on additional earnings for pensioners will proceed. Since a draft is not yet available, an implementation by January 1, 2026, is becoming increasingly unlikely due to the deadlines in parliament.Government Agrees on Tax Fraud Package
18.11.2025
Poor Vehicle Lighting as a Deadly Factor: Awareness Campaign by Vienna Police & ÖAMTC
18.11.2025 The ÖAMTC and the police pointed out defective vehicle lighting on Tuesday afternoon in Vienna-Landstraße. During the "Flyer instead of Ticket" campaign, informational flyers were distributed instead of fines, and defective lamps were immediately replaced. In 2024, there were 8,891 traffic accidents with personal injury in Austria during darkness, including 123 fatalities.Law for Food Supply Security Comes to the National Council
18.11.2025 To ensure food supply in the event of a crisis, the federal government passed the amendment to the Food Management Act (LMBG) on Tuesday.
Woman Tried to Catch Vienna Tram in Front of Truck: Dead
19.11.2025 In Vienna-Ottakring, a fatal traffic accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon. A 78-year-old pedestrian was hit by a truck and fatally injured.
WKÖ Stops Increase in Compensation for Top Officials
18.11.2025 After much commotion and the resignation of the previous president of the Chamber of Commerce and the ÖVP Economic Association, Harald Mahrer, the increase in compensation for top officials is now being stopped.SUV Owners May Have to Pay More for Parking in Vienna in the Future
18.11.2025 Wiens Verkehrsstadträtin Ulli Sima (SPÖ) hat am Dienstag im Gemeinderat bestätigt, dass die Parkraumbewirtschaftung in Wien auf mögliche Optimierungen hin untersucht wird. Dabei werden separate Gebühren für große Fahrzeuge wie SUVs nicht ausgeschlossen. Diese Möglichkeit wurde bereits im kürzlich vorgestellten Stadtentwicklungsplan erwähnt. Eine endgültige Entscheidung über die Einführung spezieller Maßnahmen ist jedoch noch nicht getroffen worden, erklärte sie während der Fragestunde.
New Rules for the Sale of Legal Hemp: This is What Changes
18.11.2025 The federal government has decided to amend the Tobacco Monopoly Act. From 2029, cannabis products with low THC content may only be sourced from licensed wholesalers and sold in tobacco shops. Hemp and CBD shops have a transition period until then.
34-Year-Old Seriously Injured Multiple Times in Workplace Accident in Vienna-Meidling: Rescued with Construction Crane
18.11.2025 In Vienna-Meidling, a work accident occurred late Tuesday morning, where a 34-year-old man fell several meters deep onto steel pipes in a construction pit. The man sustained several serious injuries. He was rescued with the help of a construction crane.
Start of the International Democracy Festival "Mitmacht 2025" in Vienna
19.11.2025 In Vienna, the democracy festival "Mitmacht" is starting its second round: From November 19 to 22, democracy institutions as well as scientists, economists, and media professionals from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland will come together.
Viennese Researchers Uncover Mega Security Flaw in WhatsApp
18.11.2025 Viennese researchers have discovered a significant security vulnerability in WhatsApp. Through a technical loophole, they were able to identify 3.5 billion accounts worldwide. Meta has since closed the gap.
Viennese broke into at least 34 Austrian municipal offices
18.11.2025 As reported by the LKA Lower Austria on Tuesday via a press release, it has now succeeded in arresting a 41-year-old in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, who is said to be responsible for at least 41 burglary thefts in Austria - 34 of which occurred in municipal offices.
New Shopping Center "Lügner City" Set to Open in Vienna in 2026
19.11.2025 An innovative project is emerging in Vienna: Starting March 2026, "Lügner City" is set to open as a sustainable shopping center for handmade, used, and repaired items. Meanwhile, the popular "Wild im West" flea market is relocating due to new construction projects.
Roxane Duran becomes the new Buhlschaft at the Salzburg Festival
18.11.2025 Roxane Duran, the actress born in Paris in 1993 and a French and Austrian citizen, is the new Buhlschaft of the Salzburg Festival.
Depression, Anxiety, Pressure: Every Tenth Adolescent is Mentally Strongly Burdened
18.11.2025 More and more young people in Austria are suffering from psychological stress. According to pro mente Austria, one in ten shows strong symptoms. The association calls for quick help and warns of long-term consequences without sufficient resources.
ÖBB Weather Forecasts Aimed at Minimizing Winter Damage
18.11.2025 Winter can cause problems in both road and rail traffic. The ÖBB refers to their winter service, which combines modern technology and manual labor. 4,000 employees work in shifts to minimize the impact of the weather on tracks, platforms, and switches.
Innsbruck: Bodies of Mother and Daughter Were Hidden in Freezer Behind Wall
18.11.2025 The police released further details about the homicide in Innsbruck. The bodies of the missing 34-year-old woman and her daughter were hidden behind a drywall in a freezer in an apartment. The two had been missing since July 2024.
Trial Over Fatal Workplace Accident in Lower Austria: Two Acquittals
18.11.2025 On Tuesday, there were two acquittals in Wiener Neustadt in a trial concerning a workplace accident resulting in a death in April at an auto supplier in Kottingbrunn (Baden district).
AK Survey Shows: More Than Half in Part-Time Due to Childcare or Caregiving for Relatives
18.11.2025 Over half of the participants (52 percent) in a survey by the Chamber of Labor cited childcare and/or caring for relatives as a key reason for their part-time jobs. The survey is not representative, with approximately 3,300 people having completed the online questionnaire. Given the high number of participants, "fundamental statements and trends" can be identified, explained Sybille Pirklbauer, head of the social policy department at the AK Vienna, during a press conference.
Roxane Duran becomes the new Buhlschaft at the Salzburg Festival
18.11.2025 Roxane Duran, the actress born in Paris in 1993 and a French and Austrian citizen, is the new Buhlschaft of the Salzburg Festival.
Government Presents New Proposal for Electricity Industry Act
18.11.2025 The government has approved a new draft for the Electricity Industry Act. The grid fees for electricity suppliers will remain, but in a weakened form. In addition to ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS, votes from FPÖ or the Greens are also required for approval in the National Council.
SUV Owners May Have to Pay More for Parking in Vienna in the Future
18.11.2025 Vienna's City Councillor for Transport, Ulli Sima (SPÖ), confirmed in the city council on Tuesday that parking management in Vienna is being examined for possible optimizations. Separate fees for large vehicles such as SUVs are not ruled out. This possibility was already mentioned in the recently presented city development plan. However, a final decision on the introduction of special measures has not yet been made, she explained during the question hour.
G'sunde Watschn in Order: One in Three Approves of Violence in Child Rearing
18.11.2025 Violence in child-rearing is still present in Austria: According to a recent Gallup survey, 33 percent of respondents consider drastic to violent disciplinary measures acceptable. The child protection organization Möwe is alarmed and calls for more prevention.