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  • Temporary Closures on the S1 in Lower Austria

    15.11.2025 On the S1 in Lower Austria, there will be closures of the right lane and the emergency lane between Eibesbrunn and Seyring from November 17th – initially towards Vösendorf, then towards Korneuburg. The reason is maintenance work.

    NÖ: Two Dead Found in Stockerau

    14.11.2025 In Stockerau, according to the authorities, two dead bodies have been found.

    Lower Austria: Two Dead Found in Stockerau

    14.11.2025 In Stockerau, according to the authorities, two dead bodies have been found.

    "Classics Under the Stars" Moves to Grafenegg

    14.11.2025 "Classics Under the Stars" moves after 17 years on the Göttweig Mountain to Grafenegg. The open-air event on July 4, 2026, will be accompanied for the first time by the Tonkünstler Orchestra of Lower Austria.

    Toy Car Caught Fire in Children's Room: Two-Year-Old Alerted Grandpa

    14.11.2025 In Höhnhart, a burning toy car caused a fire in a children's room on Friday. A two-year-old boy noticed the fire. The grandfather was slightly injured while trying to extinguish it.

    Wallet with 8,370 Euros Embezzled: Diversion for 66-Year-Old

    14.11.2025 A 66-year-old is accused of embezzling a forgotten wallet with more than 8,000 euros at a car wash. In court, he confessed to the crime. The case was resolved with community service through diversion.

    Martha Schultz takes over interim leadership in the Chamber of Commerce and ÖVP Business Association

    14.11.2025 After the resignation of Harald Mahrer, Martha Schultz takes over the leadership of the Chamber of Commerce and the ÖVP Economic Association on an interim basis.

    LH-Conference: Struggle for Reforms, Few Resolutions

    14.11.2025 The conference of state governors, held together with the leaders of the federal government, yielded few concrete results.

    New Head of Vienna's mumok Has Big Plans

    14.11.2025 The Vienna mumok received a new general director in October with Fatima Hellberg. However, one must be patient before her era truly begins.

    Game for Eternity? Austria Could Make History Against Cyprus

    14.11.2025 Austria may be on the verge of an unforgettable football Saturday. The ÖFB players can shoot their way to the World Cup in America against Cyprus - provided Romania helps us in the duel with Bosnia.

    26-Year-Old Arrested After Basement Break-Ins in Vienna-Favoriten

    14.11.2025 In Vienna-Favoriten, a suspected burglar was caught in the act on Thursday morning.

    Building Collapsed in Vienna-Döbling: Major Operation After Loud Bang

    14.11.2025 An unoccupied residential building in the 19th district collapsed on Thursday evening during renovation work. No one was injured, but the Vienna emergency services responded with a large deployment.

    Shoplifter Threatened Staff: Arrest in Vienna-Favoriten

    14.11.2025 On Thursday evening, a suspected shoplifter was arrested by the police in Vienna-Favoriten.

    Wanted Robber Accidentally Caught by Vienna Police

    14.11.2025 In Vienna-Favoriten, a 27-year-old was arrested during a police check on Thursday. There was an arrest warrant against him for aggravated robbery. Several prohibited weapons were seized during the search.

    Cyclist Seriously Injured in Traffic Accident in Vienna-Döbling

    14.11.2025 Thursday morning, there was a serious traffic accident in Vienna-Döbling when a car and a cyclist collided at an intersection for reasons still unknown.

    Shein Under Pressure: Trade Association and Greenpeace Call for Europe-Wide Ban

    14.11.2025 The Trade Association and Greenpeace are pushing for a Europe-wide ban on the controversial Chinese discount online platform Shein.

    "Resignation Not an Endpoint": IV Demands Reform of the WKÖ After Mahrer’s Departure

    14.11.2025 The Federation of Austrian Industries (IV) advocates for a WKÖ reform. A change at the top is not enough, according to IV President Georg Knill. A strong but leaner Chamber of Commerce is needed.

    Demand for FH Doctorates: University Conference Criticizes

    14.11.2025 The Universities Conference (uniko) criticizes the recent renewed demands from the states and universities of applied sciences (FH) for their own right to award doctorates.

    Lower Austria: Two Dead Found in Stockerau

    14.11.2025 In Stockerau, according to the authorities, two dead bodies have been found.

    NÖ: Two Dead Found in Stockerau

    14.11.2025 In Stockerau, Lower Austria, two dead bodies have been found according to the authorities.

    Vienna Southeast Tangent: Traffic Jam Due to Construction Work on the Prater Bridge Towards Kagran

    14.11.2025 As reported by ORF, the Südosttangente, specifically the Prater Bridge towards Kagran, will once again become a construction site this coming weekend. Drivers in Vienna should prepare for significant traffic disruptions, as only one lane will be available during the night hours.

    Viennese Take Note: Westbahn Before Schedule Change

    14.11.2025 On December 14, there will be a timetable change for the Westbahn. This also affects Vienna.

    Woman in Styria Seriously Injured: Partner Arrested

    14.11.2025 On the night of Friday, a 41-year-old man in Voitsberg, western Styria, beat and severely injured his 53-year-old partner, the State Police Directorate of Styria reported.

    Winter Magic in the Bohemian Prater: These Are the Program Highlights 2025

    14.11.2025 The Bohemian Prater offers a diverse Christmas market with musical highlights, rides, and a New Year's Eve special at the Tivoli every weekend from November 28th to December 21st.

    Car Confiscated After Reaching 221 km/h on A1 in Lower Austria

    14.11.2025 On the A1 in Lower Austria, a speeder was traveling at more than 200 km/h on Thursday.

    Music Theater at the Wien Awarded Opera House of the Year

    14.11.2025 On Thursday evening, the Musiktheater an der Wien in Athens was awarded Opera House of the Year at the International Opera Awards.

    Football: Van der Bellen Will Visit the ÖFB Team

    14.11.2025 Austria's national football team will receive a high-profile visit on Monday. Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen will stop by before the final training session. Whether he can already congratulate them on qualifying for the World Cup remains to be seen.

    Government Plans Measures Against Parking Rip-Offs: Court Fees to Be Reduced

    14.11.2025 To put a stop to the "parking lot rip-off," the Ministry of Justice plans to lower court fees in addition to the corresponding lawyer fees.

    In the Weinviertel Sunk into Grain Silo: Worker Dead

    14.11.2025 One dead and one injured are to be mourned in Ernstbrunn, Lower Austria. The men wanted to clear a blockage in a funnel of a grain silo - but sank in.

    Tuk-Tuk collided with tram in Graz

    14.11.2025 A Tuk-Tuk driver was injured in a collision with a tram in Graz on Thursday.

    Estimated Value Over One Million Euros: This Work is Offered by the Vienna Dorotheum on Tuesday

    14.11.2025 The Vienna Dorotheum is offering a "Crouching Nude from the Back" by Egon Schiele from 1917 next week, with an estimated value of 1.8 to 2.5 million euros.

    Here the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Simmering was sold in 2024

    14.11.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in Vienna-Simmering in 2024 is a two-story apartment with a garden. It was sold for 781,920 euros.

    Subsidies for Real Estate Purchase: These Grants You Should Know

    14.11.2025 The purchase of real estate is a significant financial challenge for many people in Austria. To realize the dream of owning a home, the state provides various grants and subsidies - here you will find a current overview.

    This is the Estimate for the Vienna Budget 2026

    14.11.2025 The estimate for the Vienna budget 2026 is here. How are the total debt level and deficit quantified? The answer is here.

    Union Interrupts Negotiations on Social Economy Collective Agreement

    14.11.2025 In the social economy, an agreement on a collective agreement is still pending. Eva Scherz from the GPA says: "We will not be satisfied with handouts, the work in care, health, and the social sector is worth more."

    Insurance in Austria Well Positioned

    14.11.2025 The Austrian insurance companies are in a stable financial position, as stated in the annual report of the Financial Market Authority (FMA) on the insurance sector.

    Trade Collective Agreement: No Agreement in Round 2

    13.11.2025 Even in the second round of negotiations for the collective agreement (KV) for the 430,000 employees and 20,000 apprentices in the trade sector, there was no agreement on Thursday.

    FPÖ Presents Package for Affordable Housing

    13.11.2025 The FPÖ has sharply criticized the housing policy of the federal government and the red-pink city government in Vienna and presented its own plans for affordable housing, which aim to limit rent increases to two percent and prioritize the allocation of municipal and cooperative housing to Austrians and EU citizens.

    Land Governors' Conference in Styria Before Start

    13.11.2025 Styria will be the venue for the Governors' Conference this week.

    Mahrer also resigns as President of the Chamber of Commerce

    13.11.2025 The days of Harald Mahrer are now also numbered as President of the Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ).

    Mahrer also steps down as President of the Chamber of Commerce

    13.11.2025 The days of Harald Mahrer are now also numbered as President of the Chamber of Commerce (WKÖ).