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.
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 decision, volunteers and dancers are being sought for the 70th ESC.
New Law Against "Shrinkflation" Brings Hefty Penalties for Deceptive Packaging
18.11.2025 The government is taking action against "shrinkflation": Retail chains will be required to indicate when the content is reduced while the price remains the same. Violations can be penalized with up to 15,000 euros.
"Visible Sign": Vienna Also Wants Zero Salary Increase for Politicians' Salaries
18.11.2025 Just like the federal government and most federal states, the red-pink governed Vienna also wants to suspend the valorization of politicians' salaries for the year 2026.
Lower Austria: VGT Report Due to Misconduct in AMA Pig Farm
18.11.2025 The Association Against Animal Factories (VGT) reports of grievances in an AMA pig farm in the Hollabrunn district. A complaint of animal cruelty has been filed with the district authority. The district authority and Agrarmarkt Austria announced immediate inspections. The affected farm itself denied the allegations and referred to an unannounced inspection completed three weeks ago.16-Year-Old in Lower Austria Hit by Drunk Driver
18.11.2025 On Monday, a 16-year-old girl was hit by a drunk driver in the Baden district and had to be taken to the hospital.
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.
Robbery on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße
18.11.2025 On late Monday afternoon, there was a robbery on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße.
Man in Vienna-Floridsdorf Ignored Restraining Order: Violence Against Partner
18.11.2025 A 30-year-old man was arrested in the night leading to Tuesday in Vienna-Floridsdorf. He is accused of repeatedly violating a restraining order and abusing his partner.
"Wien-Bonus" could be expanded
18.11.2025 Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig considers an expansion of the "Vienna Bonus" to other areas possible, for example in the sports or cultural sector.
Frenchman indulged in expensive dinners multiple times without paying: Final stop in Vienna city center hotel
18.11.2025 A 35-year-old French citizen treated himself to a "lavish meal" in a hotel restaurant in downtown Vienna on Monday evening, according to a police report - but had no intention of paying for it.
Teenagers Threatened with Blank-Firing Gun: WEGA Operation in Vienna-Fünfhaus
18.11.2025 On Monday evening, a man is said to have threatened teenagers with killing them.
Large Fire in Linz Recycling Plant: Hall in Flames
18.11.2025 The professional fire brigade in Linz was called to a major fire in a warehouse of a recycling company on the night of Tuesday.
Research Year Announced in the Vienna Parliament: Submission Possible Until March
18.11.2025 The parliament is once again announcing a research year on parliamentary topics. Researchers from all disciplines are invited – regardless of residence or citizenship. Submissions are possible until March 9, 2026.
National Council: Greens Want to Address Violence Protection and the Principle of Consensus
18.11.2025 The opposition is unimpressed by the agenda of the upcoming two plenary days in the National Council.Vienna Airport Plans Cost Reductions Despite Higher Profit
18.11.2025 Vienna Airport recorded higher revenue and profit after nine months despite increased costs. A "challenging year" is expected for 2026, which is why an "efficiency enhancement and cost reduction program" is planned. Further details were not disclosed.
Green, Quiet, Well-Connected: The Best Neighborhoods to Live in Vienna
18.11.2025 Vienna has been considered one of the most livable cities in the world for years. However, even within the city, there are districts and neighborhoods that stand out due to their combination of greenery, tranquility, and excellent connectivity. Here we present some of these residential areas that are distinguished by a high quality of life.
Missing Since 2024: Bodies of Mother and Daughter Discovered in Innsbruck
18.11.2025 A 34-year-old woman who had been missing since July 2024 and her ten-year-old daughter were found dead in an apartment in the Tyrolean capital Innsbruck on Friday. The two are believed to have been murdered.
New Stadium for Vienna? ÖFB Chief Pröll Wants Multifunctional Arena in Prater
18.11.2025 ÖFB President Josef Pröll still hopes for a new national stadium in Vienna despite the strained budget situation. The city remains cautious, with no investors or concrete plans in place. A relocation to another federal state is also not ruled out.Introduced: This Voracious Flatworm is Now Active in Austria Too
18.11.2025 A flatworm species originally native to South America has been detected in Austria for the first time. The land planarian "Obama nungara" was discovered in a nursery near Tulln in Lower Austria.
Bird Flu Outbreak in Austria
17.11.2025 On Monday, the first case of avian flu in kept birds this year was detected at a facility in Burgenland.
Allegations of Abuse Against Former Train Driver: Already 13 Victims Known
17.11.2025 In the alleged abuse case of a former ÖBB train driver in Vienna, a total of 13 potential victims have so far come forward to the police, as reported by the "Kurier" online on Monday evening, citing information from the state police department.Fatal Traffic Accident in Styria
17.11.2025 A 56-year-old driver was trapped under the tractor unit in a collision with a truck on Monday morning in Tillmitsch, Styria.
Forecast: Austria 2026 Among EU's Laggards in Economic Growth
17.11.2025 The responsible EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis emphasized in the press conference that the debt and deficit ratios in some member states might slightly increase: "We must remain vigilant to ensure financial stability." He stressed that today's forecast is subject to "considerable uncertainty." Efforts to increase competitiveness and unlock Europe's full growth potential must be doubled, demanded the Latvian.
15 December: Win a Family Getaway at harry’s home hotels & apartments
15.12.2025 Today, pure family time awaits in the VIENNA.at Advent calendar: Win a short vacation for up to six people in a Family&Friends room at harry’s home hotels & apartments.
ÖOG: No Mistakes by Doctors and Nurses in Death of Patient in Upper Austria
17.11.2025 According to the Upper Austrian Health Holding, there is no indication of errors by doctors or nursing staff in the death of a patient who came to Rohrbach Hospital in October with an aortic tear and was turned away by several hospitals.Tom Cruise Awarded Honorary Oscar
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Football World Cup Qualifiers: ÖFB Team Only Needs a Point Against Bosnia
17.11.2025 The ÖFB team wants to secure their first World Cup participation in 28 years in the decisive match against Bosnia on Tuesday. A draw is enough to secure first place in Group H at the sold-out Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna. In the event of a loss, the ÖFB team would have to go to the play-offs in March.
Football World Cup Qualifiers: ÖFB Team Only Needs a Point Against Bosnia
17.11.2025 The ÖFB team wants to secure their first World Cup participation in 28 years on Tuesday in the decisive match against Bosnia. A draw is enough to secure first place in Group H at the sold-out Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna. In the event of a loss, the ÖFB team would have to go to the play-offs in March.
After Acquittal in Abuse Case: Two Boys in Custody on Suspicion of Robbery
17.11.2025 Two young men, who were recently acquitted in a case of alleged abuse of a twelve-year-old, have been in pre-trial detention at the Vienna-Josefstadt prison since last weekend.
Cyclist in Lower Austria Run Over by Car
17.11.2025 In Pressbaum, a 37-year-old cyclist was run over by a car on Monday morning after she had previously been hit by a small truck driven by a slightly intoxicated 56-year-old. The woman died at the scene of the accident. Both drivers are being reported to the public prosecutor's office in St. Pölten.
Social Assistance Tightening: ÖVP Wants Lower Austria Model as Upper Limit
17.11.2025 On the occasion of planned tightening of social assistance, VPNÖ state manager Matthias Zauner insisted again on Monday that the Lower Austrian model must be the "upper limit" in a nationwide standardization.
Cheap Electricity Act Comes to Ministerial Council
17.11.2025 The federal government plans to adopt important measures in the energy sector at the Council of Ministers on Tuesday. The focus is on the Cheap Electricity Act or Electricity Industry Act (ElWG), which the government has agreed upon.
Already More Traffic Fatalities This Year Than in the Entire Year 2024
17.11.2025 On Austria's roads, more people have already lost their lives this year than in the entire year 2024.
FPÖ and NEOS for Reversal of WKÖ Salary Increases
17.11.2025 After the resignation of WKÖ President Harald Mahrer, the FPÖ is demanding a "zero wage round" for Chamber of Commerce officials. The NEOS are calling for the withdrawal of the "outrageous official salaries" and the "absolutely incomprehensible salary increases".
New System MeinAMS Launches: Unemployed Must Now Switch
17.11.2025 The AMS is replacing the eAMS account with the new platform MeinAMS. In a transition phase starting immediately, users are invited to switch to the new system. Registration is possible with ID Austria or by mail.
Arrest After Burglary in Mobile Phone Shop in Vienna-Hernals
17.11.2025 After the burglary in a mobile phone shop in Vienna-Hernals, handcuffs were put on a suspect.
Three Arrests After Burglary in Vienna Apartment
17.11.2025 In Vienna-Leopoldstadt, three people were found in an apartment over the weekend where they were allegedly staying without permission. A tenant had previously called the police emergency number because strangers were in his rented apartment.
21-Year-Old Beat Ex-Girlfriend in Vienna-Meidling to the Point of Hospitalization
17.11.2025 In the night leading to Monday, a 23-year-old woman in Vienna-Meidling was taken to the hospital with severe facial injuries. Her ex-boyfriend is suspected of having visited and attacked her again despite an existing restraining order. The police arrested the man.
"Go Get Them, Boys!": Van der Bellen Wished the ÖFB Team Luck Before the Football World Cup Qualifiers
18.11.2025 Before the crucial match in the World Cup qualification against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Federal President Van der Bellen visited the ÖFB team and wished them good luck. He expressed confidence that Austria will achieve its first World Cup participation since 1998.
Ex-girlfriend threatened with gun: 43-year-old triggered WEGA operation in Vienna-Favoriten
17.11.2025 A 43-year-old man threatened his ex-partner with a weapon in Vienna-Favoriten on Sunday. The police arrested the suspect shortly thereafter.