Gold Cabinet in the Lower Belvedere Restored
30.09.2025 The Gold Cabinet in the Lower Belvedere has been restored and is open to visitors again.
AK raises alarm over prices in the food retail sector
1.10.2025 Prices in the grocery trade are skyrocketing, warns the Chamber of Labor (AK).
Budget Deficit Increased in the First Half of the Year
30.09.2025 The budget deficit rose to 5.3 percent of GDP in the first half of the year, compared to 4.8 percent in the previous year. National debt also increased, amounting to 412.3 billion euros according to Statistics Austria, which corresponds to a debt ratio of 82.3 percent of GDP.
Boxes Full of Money Discovered After Truck Crash in Vösendorf Tunnel
30.09.2025 After an accident involving several trucks in the S1 tunnel near Vösendorf, the police are now investigating. Large amounts of cash were discovered in one of the accident vehicles, which could be smuggled goods.
Museum of Change: Old Main Post Office in Vienna Becomes AI Canvas
30.09.2025 Under the name Museum of Change (MOC), the facade of the old main post office in downtown Vienna will transform into an AI projection surface every evening starting in early October.
Drinking Water in Laa an der Thaya Contaminated
30.09.2025 In Lower Austria, germs were detected in the drinking water in Laa an der Thaya.
Tyrol: Man Rescued from Burning Car After Serious Accident
30.09.2025 A 77-year-old man had a serious accident in the area of the municipality of Thiersee in the Kufstein district on Monday.
Cyberattacks: This Many Companies Are Affected in Austria
30.09.2025 In Austria, 32 percent of companies have noticed indications of cyberattacks or data theft in the last five years. One-third of large companies with an annual turnover of over 51 million euros even report repeated attacks, according to a survey of 200 executives from companies with at least 20 employees.
Incident Commander Transferred After Persmanhof Operation
30.09.2025 After the controversial police operation on July 27 at the Persmanhof in Carinthia, the Ministry of the Interior has taken initial measures.
Civil Servant Negotiations Begin
30.09.2025 Today, Tuesday, the government and the union meet for the first real round of negotiations about public sector salaries.So many Austrians are open to a job change
30.09.2025 According to a recent survey by Marketagent on behalf of karriere.at, 50 percent of Austrian employees are willing to change jobs. Seven percent are actively looking for new positions, while 41 percent are open to a change if the offer is right.
Interactive Map Shows Seating Options in Vienna
30.09.2025 In Vienna, the demand for free seating options in public spaces is becoming louder.
Acquittals After Sex with Twelve-Year-Old Cause Intense Discussions
30.09.2025 On Friday, ten boys in Vienna were acquitted in a trial concerning sexual acts with a then twelve-year-old, a decision that is not yet legally binding. This has since sparked intense discussions.
Kickl's Speech at FPÖ Party Congress Drew Criticism from the Church
29.09.2025 The speech by FPÖ party leader Herbert Kickl at the party congress over the weekend in Salzburg is causing criticism from the Catholic Church.
WEGA Officers as Superheroes: Spectacular Action at AKH Vienna
29.09.2025 On Monday morning, Vienna police officers dressed up as superheroes and rappelled down from the roof of the General Hospital (AKH). Batman, Spiderman, and Wonder Woman wanted to surprise the patients of the University Clinic for Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
Mikl-Leitner demands: "Remove borders in the healthcare sector"
29.09.2025 On Monday, Lower Austria's Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner (ÖVP) appealed in a letter to her Viennese counterpart Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) to "dismantle the borders between our federal states in the healthcare sector again. We must work together on this." Good friends could also "openly say when something is not going right."
Knife Threat in Burgenland: 14-Year-Old Released from Pre-Trial Detention
29.09.2025 The 14-year-old, who threatened a peer with a knife at a school in the Güssing district about two weeks ago and then announced a rampage, has been released from pre-trial detention.
Funeral Vienna Extends Sponsorship for Squirrel Monkeys
29.09.2025 The Bestattung Wien has extended its sponsorship for squirrel monkeys at the Schönbrunn Zoo.
ÖFB Head Coach Rangnick Remains in Hospital
29.09.2025 ÖFB head coach Ralf Rangnick is recovering from his ankle surgeries and will remain in a Bavarian hospital for further treatment until Thursday. According to the ÖFB, he is expected in Vienna on Sunday and should be present at both World Cup qualifying matches.
Acquittals After Sex with Twelve-Year-Old Cause Intense Discussions
29.09.2025 On Friday, ten boys in Vienna were acquitted in a trial concerning sexual acts with a then twelve-year-old, a decision that is not yet legally binding. This has since sparked intense discussions.
OMV Lays Foundation for Hydrogen Electrolysis Plant in Lower Austria
29.09.2025 The OMV has started the construction of an electrolysis plant for hydrogen in Bruck an der Leitha, Lower Austria.
Draft on Continuing Education Time Causes Mixed Reactions
29.09.2025 From 2026, the further education period in Austria is set to replace the current educational leave – with stricter access, less money, and a stronger labor market policy orientation. However, even before the end of the review period, feedback from organizations is mixed.
Forest Moves to the Center of Society Due to Climate Change
4.10.2025 In Europe, the forest has expanded by 14 million hectares over the last 30 years and serves as a significant carbon sink. However, challenges such as drought stress, bark beetles, and windthrow are increasing due to climate change. Experts emphasize the growing societal importance of the forest on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of forestry studies at Boku.
Municipality Ranking: Where Austria's Top Earners Live
29.09.2025
Austria's income landscape shows significant differences: While the average annual salary for full-time employees is 51,500 euros, there are considerable differences depending on the region, gender, and type of employment.
Mikl-Leitner demands: "Remove borders in the healthcare sector"
29.09.2025 On Monday, Lower Austria's Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner (ÖVP) appealed in a letter to her Viennese counterpart Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) to "dismantle the borders between our federal states in the healthcare sector again."
Hard Savings Signal: Mobility Allowance for Disabled Halved
29.09.2025 Instead of 697 euros, people with disabilities will in the future only receive 335 euros in mobility allowance. The Ministry of Social Affairs justifies the cut with the budget situation.
New Permanent Exhibition: AK Vienna Explores the Nazi History of Its Location
29.09.2025 The Chamber of Labour (AK) Vienna is addressing the past of its building as a "perpetrator site" with the new permanent exhibition "Switchboard of Terror".
Lenzing cuts up to 600 jobs by the end of 2027
29.09.2025 The publicly listed fiber manufacturer Lenzing in Upper Austria plans to cut 300 administrative jobs - 250 of them by the end of the year.
Gewessler criticizes government for "concrete policy"
29.09.2025 On Monday, Leonore Gewessler, the chairwoman of the Greens, criticized the federal government's "gasoline and concrete policy."
Donation Fraud After Graz Rampage: Woman Confessed
29.09.2025 The alleged donation fraudster in connection with the rampage at a school in Graz is also suspected of extensive social fraud.
Speeders Caught by Vienna Police
29.09.2025 During checks on Sunday, the Vienna police caught several speeders in Vienna-Liesing and Vienna-Floridsdorf.
Graffiti Sprayed on Carriages in Vienna-Floridsdorf: 19-Year-Old Arrested
29.09.2025 A 19-year-old was provisionally arrested on Sunday in Vienna-Floridsdorf for serious property damage.
Burglar Caught in Vienna-Favoriten
29.09.2025 On the night of Monday, officers from the Favoriten City Police Command were called to a store. According to the owner, a burglary is said to have occurred.
Graffiti Sprayed on Carriages in Vienna-Floridsdorf: 19-Year-Old Arrested
29.09.2025 A 19-year-old was provisionally arrested on Sunday in Vienna-Floridsdorf for serious property damage.
Lenzing cuts up to 600 jobs by the end of 2027
29.09.2025 The publicly listed fiber manufacturer Lenzing in Upper Austria plans to cut 300 jobs in administration - 250 of them by the end of the year.
Neighbors Rescued 59-Year-Old from Burning Apartment in Vienna-Penzing
29.09.2025 On Sunday evening, a fire broke out in an apartment in Vienna-Penzing. Attentive neighbors rescued a 59-year-old woman from the burning apartment.
Drug Raid in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Police Seize 1,860 Cannabis Plants
29.09.2025 In Vienna-Floridsdorf, the police seized 1,860 cannabis plants and 2.8 kilograms of marijuana during a drug raid on Saturday, and three men were arrested.
Lenzing to Cut Up to 600 Jobs by the End of 2027
29.09.2025 The publicly listed fiber manufacturer Lenzing in Upper Austria plans to cut 300 jobs in administration - 250 of them by the end of the year.
Attempted Murder 16 Years Ago in Vienna: Suspect Released
29.09.2025 A Georgian man arrested last Thursday in Bad Leonfelden (Urfahr-Umgebung district) in connection with an attempted murder in Vienna 16 years ago is now free again.
Last Ride for the 33er Tram: New Line 12 Takes Over from October
29.09.2025 The Vienna tram line 33 is in operation for the last time at the beginning of October, as the new tram line 12 will take over completely from October 6th.
Believed Lost Freud Portrait in Vienna is Likely Original from 1936
29.09.2025 A long-lost believed portrait of Sigmund Freud has "with great probability" resurfaced – and it is in the Jewish Museum Vienna. The painting by Wilhelm V. Krausz was previously thought to be a studio copy, but it is now considered the original.
End for ÖBB Night Train Between Vienna and Paris
29.09.2025 Now it's official: The night train between Vienna and Paris will only run until mid-December.
Apprentices Wanted at the City of Vienna: Application Period Starts on October 1
29.09.2025 The city of Vienna is once again opening its doors to young talents: Starting October 1, 2025, interested individuals can apply for an apprenticeship.
Lenzing in Upper Austria: Reduction of 500 Jobs is Under Consideration
29.09.2025 Monday morning saw a tense atmosphere at the publicly listed fiber manufacturer Lenzing in Upper Austria. A reduction of 500 jobs is on the table.NFL Presents Bad Bunny for Halftime Show at Super Bowl 2026
29.09.2025 Bad Bunny will perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. This announcement was made by Apple Music, the National Football League (NFL), and Roc Nation.
"Celebrity Big Brother" with Marc Terenzi and SatansBratan
29.09.2025 After turbulent times, boyband singer Marc Terenzi is making a fresh start by moving into the "Celebrity Big Brother" house, as Sat.1 announced on Monday. With TikToker SatansBratan, a Viennese is also joining the show.
100,000 Euro Damage in Burglary at Hunting Store in Burgenland
29.09.2025 Unknown perpetrators broke into a hunting equipment store in the Mattersburg district on the night of Saturday.
Comparison Shows Price Madness in Rents in Austria
29.09.2025 Since the beginning of 2025, apartment rents in Austria have increased by an average of 3.5 percent – significantly more than in Switzerland or Germany. According to experts, the condition of many apartments has nevertheless deteriorated.
Information Law So Far Without a Flood of Requests for Municipalities
29.09.2025 One month after the new Freedom of Information Act came into effect, the Association of Municipalities draws a rather calm conclusion: There is no sign of the feared flood of inquiries.
Austria Sees "Record" Solar Eclipse in 2026
29.09.2025 In Austria, one of the strongest solar eclipses of the last decades will be observed next year. Although it is only a partial eclipse in 2026, the degree of coverage is exceptionally high: in Vienna, around 87 percent of the sun could be obscured.
Arson Attack with Gasoline Due to Gambling Debts: Two Men in Coma
29.09.2025 A 54-year-old man is said to have committed an arson attack in Klagenfurt due to a dispute over gambling debts. Several men had to be taken to the hospital, and two of them were even put into an induced coma.
Show Jumping in Front of Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace as a Crowd Puller
29.09.2025 The international show jumping tournament of the Global Champions Tour returned to Vienna over the weekend and celebrated a successful comeback against the picturesque backdrop of Schönbrunn Palace with sold-out stands and enthusiastic riders as well as spectators. Plans for 2026 are already being forged.
Connection Railway Debate: After Criticism Comes Legislative Change
29.09.2025 After legal uncertainty surrounding the Vienna connecting railway, the federal government intends to amend the Railway Act. The draft is expected to be discussed in the transport committee in 2025.