Vienna MQ Now Uses New Deposit Containers
11.08.2025 From now on, visitors to the Vienna MuseumsQuartier have the opportunity to dispose of their brought-in deposit bottles or cans in the new, publicly accessible deposit shelves in the MQ at any time.
Acquittal for Former Justice Minister Brandstetter in Perjury Trial
7.08.2025 The former Minister of Justice Wolfgang Brandstetter was acquitted on Thursday in the trial for false testimony at the Vienna Regional Court. "It cannot be determined with the required certainty that you intentionally gave false testimony," said Judge Christoph Kraushofer. The verdict is not final, as the prosecutor has filed an appeal.
"It was casual times": Ski World Champion Stephanie Venier ended her career
7.08.2025 World champion Stephanie Venier ends her skiing career. On Thursday, the 31-year-old Tyrolean announced her retirement at an alpine hut above her hometown of Oberperfuss.
Illegal Trade with Doping Substances on a Large Scale: Viennese Convicted
7.08.2025 A 46-year-old Viennese man was convicted on Thursday at the regional court for violating the Anti-Doping Law. The man was part of a Europe-wide network that dealt in illegal muscle-building substances.
Part-Time Debate: Greens Presented Three-Point Plan
7.08.2025 In the ongoing discussion about part-time work, the Greens have presented a three-point plan.
Clothing Stolen: Vienna Police Caught Shoplifters with Loot Worth 1,500 Euros
7.08.2025 In Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße, store detectives observed three men stealing clothing on Tuesday afternoon. Two suspects were apprehended by the police, while one is on the run.
Hotel Association Demands Government Action Against Fake Reviews
7.08.2025 The Austrian Hotel Association (ÖHV) observes that tourism businesses are increasingly suffering damage from fake online reviews and is therefore calling on the government to take action.
Increase in Psychiatric Involuntary Commitments
7.08.2025 Approximately 770 people in Austria are in psychiatric treatment daily against or without their will. New data shows that location, duration, and measures vary greatly – children and adolescents are particularly affected.
Vienna's Summer German Courses Are Well Attended
7.08.2025 Nearly 3,000 children and adolescents are participating in free summer German courses in Vienna this year. The goal is to make the start of the new school year easier linguistically – for the first time also for school beginners.
Suspicion of Theft in Vienna Hair Salon: Two Men Arrested
7.08.2025 After a suspected theft in a hair salon in Vienna-Meidling, the police have provisionally arrested two men.New Wheelchair and Bicycle Park at Wienerberg is Complete
7.08.2025 A bicycle and wheelchair park was established at Wienerberg near the sports field "In der Gruam." This project, supported by the Vienna Children's and Youth Million, expands the existing sports field with a unique and nature-oriented movement offering.
Wild Escape on E-Scooter in Vienna 15 Ends with Arrest
7.08.2025 In Vienna-Rudolfsheim, police officers observed a drug deal on Wednesday and intervened. One of the suspects attempted to flee on an e-scooter, endangering several pedestrians in the process.
Suspicion of Theft in Vienna Hair Salon: Two Men Arrested
7.08.2025 After a suspected theft in a hair salon in Vienna-Meidling, the police temporarily arrested two men.
Street Robber Targeted Gold Jewelry in Vienna-Simmering
7.08.2025 In Vienna-Simmering, there were two street robberies on Tuesday afternoon. A man tore the gold jewelry from the necks of two women. The police were able to apprehend the 24-year-old after a chase.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026: ORF Starts Search for National Preliminary Decision
7.08.2025 The schedule for the 70th Eurovision Song Contest next year in Austria is gradually becoming more concrete.
Terror Attack in Villach: Investigations Concluded
7.08.2025 After the terrorist attack in Villach, in which a 23-year-old Syrian killed a 14-year-old and seriously injured five other people, the investigations against the accused have now been completed.
Free Entry at the 5th "Landstraßenfest" in Vienna: The Program
7.08.2025 From August 21 to 23, WIEN MITTE The Mall, THALIA, and the Center Wien Mitte transform the Landstraßer Hauptstraße into a vibrant hotspot for the whole family. The program of the 5th "Landstraßenfest" offers child-friendly shows, interactive stations, sports, readings, music, magic, and cinema for all age groups with free admission.
Acquittal for Former Justice Minister Brandstetter in Trial for False Testimony
7.08.2025 The former Minister of Justice Wolfgang Brandstetter was acquitted on Thursday in the trial for false testimony at the Vienna Regional Court. "It cannot be determined with the required certainty that you intentionally gave false testimony," said Judge Christoph Kraushofer. The verdict is not final, the prosecutor has filed an appeal.
Burgenland Takes Zoning Law Steps Following Friedrichshof Debate
7.08.2025 In connection with the halted accommodation of about 30 mentally abnormal offenders at Friedrichshof in Zurndorf (district of Neusiedl am See), the state of Burgenland is taking the announced zoning law steps.
Over 700 Workshops on Extremism Prevention Held at Schools
7.08.2025 Over 700 workshops on extremism prevention were held in the first half of the year at various educational institutions.
Serious Accident on the A4: Four People Injured
7.08.2025 In a traffic accident on the Eastern Motorway (A4) in the Neusiedl am See area, four people were injured early Thursday morning.
New on Netflix, Disney+, Sky & Co.: The Releases from August 11 to 17
7.08.2025 From August 11 to 17, there are many new film and series releases on the streaming platforms Netflix, Disney+, Sky, and Amazon Prime Video. Here is an overview of all the releases.
35 Kilos of Cannabis in Luggage: Smuggler Stopped at Vienna Airport
7.08.2025 For a 28-year-old, the handcuffs clicked at Vienna Airport on Wednesday. He wanted to smuggle 35 kilos of cannabis herb from Bangkok to Geneva in his luggage.
Lost Tire: Drunk Truck Driver in Carinthia Continued Driving
7.08.2025 In the night leading to Thursday, a 39-year-old drunk truck driver caused two accidents with property damage at Lake Wörthersee, after which he lost a tire.
After Theft Spree in Gänserndorf District: Police Request Information on Further Heists by Sextet
7.08.2025 A sextet is allegedly responsible for a theft spree in Strasshof an der Nordbahn in the Gänserndorf district. The police are now asking for further information.
ÖVP Calls on Freedom Party to Collaborate
7.08.2025 The ÖVP calls on the Freedom Party to contribute to substantive issues. In a press conference on Thursday, Secretary General Nico Marchetti expressed the expectation that the FPÖ should present its own proposals on two-thirds matters such as the Electricity Industry Act.
ÖVP Against Retroactive Tightening of Gun Laws
7.08.2025 In the debate about tightening gun laws, the ÖVP now rejects a retroactive ban.
Food Prices: "Classic Interventions" Not an Option for ÖVP
7.08.2025 On Thursday, the ÖVP made it clear through their General Secretary Nico Marchetti that "classic interventions" in food prices were not an option for them.
Teacher Shortage: Situation Eases According to Education Directorates
7.08.2025 Austria's schools are starting the new school year with cautious optimism: After schools recently struggled increasingly with teacher shortages in some subjects and regions, the situation seems to be easing somewhat this fall.
Lotto Quadruple Jackpot Cracked: Carinthian Becomes Millionaire
7.08.2025 On Wednesday, the Lotto quadruple jackpot was cracked. In contrast, a jackpot awaits in the Joker bonus draw on Friday.
ÖAMTC: These Airbags Need to Be Checked
7.08.2025 The ÖAMTC points out an ongoing recall for vehicles with Takata airbag systems that has been running for several years. So far, many vehicle owners have not yet contacted the specialist workshops despite notifications from the Austrian Insurance Association.
Municipal Reforms: NEOS Adopted Policy Paper
7.08.2025 On Wednesday, the extended board of NEOS adopted a policy paper on municipal reforms.
SPÖ-Hergovich: "My goal is to end Black-Blue in Lower Austria"
7.08.2025 At the halfway point of the legislative period, Lower Austria's SPÖ state party leader Sven Hergovich has already made a statement regarding the next state election in an APA interview.
Woman (26) Fatally Injured During Mountain Tour in Tyrol
7.08.2025 On Tuesday, a 26-year-old woman was fatally injured during a mountain tour in St. Leonhard in the Pitztal (Imst district).
First Anniversary of Richard Lugner's Death: Family Remembers Quietly
7.08.2025 On August 12, 2024, one of the greatest Viennese originals, Richard Lugner, passed away. The family commemorates without media attention – public honors are nevertheless planned.Construction Start for New City Quarter Meischlgasse in Vienna-Liesing
7.08.2025 With the Meischlgasse city quarter, a new district with around 1,870 apartments, parking spaces, and sustainable energy supply is being developed in Vienna-Liesing. The planned move-in date is autumn 2027.
Three Years in Prison After Attack with Glass Shard on Partner
6.08.2025 A 42-year-old woman was sentenced to three years in prison by the Vienna Regional Court for an incident on December 24, 2024. She had stabbed her then-partner several times in the head and neck with a 14-centimeter-long glass shard. The verdict is not yet legally binding.Rene Benko remains in custody
6.08.2025 On Wednesday afternoon, the Vienna Regional Court for Criminal Matters once again rejected a request for release from detention by Benko's lawyer Norbert Wess and extended the pre-trial detention for Rene Benko by two months until October 6th.
CO2-storing Bike Path Built in Burgenland
6.08.2025 In Pamhagen in the Neusiedl am See district, the state of Burgenland has constructed the first CO2-storing bike path made from biochar asphalt.
Frequency Festival 2025: Timetable and Line-up in Detail
6.08.2025 The Frequency Festival is gearing up again: From August 13 to 15, 2025, the Greenpark in St. Pölten will once again become the epicenter of the local festival scene. This year, the lineup entices with a mix of international superstars, scene icons, and exciting newcomers.
Green Party Demands More Speed in Tightening Gun Laws
6.08.2025 A tightening of the gun law is being prepared for the summer. The occasion is the school shooting in Graz with ten fatalities. The Greens criticized the previous inaction of the Interior Committee, to which the SPÖ responded.
Signa Investigations: Further Charges Against René Benko Possible
6.08.2025 The WKStA has submitted another project report on the Signa case. This could mean a new indictment against René Benko is imminent.
Conference League Qualification: Austria Wien Will Push to Their Limits Against Banik Ostrava
6.08.2025 On Thursday, Wiener Austria faces the fourth away game within eleven days with the first leg of the Conference League qualification. In the Czech city of Ostrava, the "Violets" will meet Banik Ostrava, which, like Austria, finished third in the league last season.
Senior Citizens' Association Not Part of the ÖVP – Fine Lifted
6.08.2025 The Federal Administrative Court has ruled that the association "Austrian Seniors' Association" is not a sub-organization of the ÖVP. A fine of 15,000 euros was lifted. Ingrid Korosec announced that she would reclaim this amount.
Viennese Ticket Inspectors Receive Bonus for Catching Fare Dodgers
6.08.2025 Ticket inspectors of Wiener Linien receive a bonus of 7.30 euros for each fare dodger caught, as stipulated in the collective agreement of Wiener Stadtwerke.
Conference League Qualification: Stöger Warns Rapid Wien About Dundee United
6.08.2025 Rapid Vienna must defeat two opponents before participating in the Conference League. First, they will face Dundee United in the third qualifying round, with the home game taking place on Thursday. If Rapid Vienna advances, they will face the winner of the match between AIK Stockholm and Györi ETO.
Homophobic Viennese Man Sentenced After Threatening with Kitchen Knife
6.08.2025 A 64-year-old man was convicted at the Vienna Regional Court after threatening a neighbor with homophobic violence, which led to severe psychological problems for the neighbor. He received a five-month prison sentence for dangerous threats and insults, which was conditionally suspended under a three-year probation period due to his previous good conduct.
Three Injured in Car Accident in Pongau
6.08.2025 On Tuesday evening, a car with three occupants crashed about 100 meters down a steep embankment in St. Johann im Pongau after veering off a forest road.
Speeder caught at 211 km/h on Eastern Motorway
6.08.2025 A driver accelerated to 211 km/h on the Eastern Motorway (A4) on Wednesday morning and sped away from the police officers.
Explosion in Styrian Company: Workers Suffered Severe Burns
6.08.2025 In an explosion at an industrial plant north of Graz, three workers suffered partly severe injuries when a cooling spray ignited during maintenance work and triggered a detonation.
Intervention in Food Prices: This is What Economists Say
6.08.2025 The proposal by Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) to combat inflation by intervening in food prices once again prompted experts to speak out on Wednesday.
A1 must be closed in Lower Austria
6.08.2025 Due to urgent repairs of road damage, there will be a night closure on the West Motorway (A1) in the Amstetten district.
Wienerwald Restaurants Insolvent Again
6.08.2025 The traditional restaurant chain Wienerwald is bankrupt again. The Commercial Court of Vienna opened insolvency proceedings on Tuesday.
Hiroshima Anniversary: Meinl-Reisinger Warns of Nuclear Escalation
6.08.2025 On the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Austria's Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger reaffirms the commitment against nuclear weapons of mass destruction – and warns of global escalations.