Minister of Social Affairs Schumann Wants to Strengthen Women's Pensions
5.08.2025 The pension gap between men and women remains large. On the occasion of Equal Pension Day, Social Minister Korinna Schumann emphasizes the need for long-term reforms - and defends the existing pension system.
Car Landed on Roof After Accident in Baden
5.08.2025 On Tuesday morning, the FF Baden-Stadt and the FF Baden-Leesdorf were called to a traffic accident in the city area.
Property as Luxury: Real Estate Prices Continue to Rise
5.08.2025 Property remains expensive: In the first half of 2025, the asking prices for apartments and houses in Austria have risen again. Especially in the west, living remains a costly commodity.
AMS Chief: Austria in "Tricky Situation" Regarding Unemployment
5.08.2025 AMS head Wolfgang Kopf does not expect a decline in unemployment in Austria anytime soon. It is true that competitiveness has suffered due to high inflation, he said on ZiB2 on Monday evening.
Doskozil criticizes asylum policy: "System has not changed since 2015"
5.08.2025 Hans Peter Doskozil sharply criticizes the European and Austrian asylum policy and points out the lack of progress since the refugee wave of 2015.
Refugee Drama on the A4 Still Shakes 10 Years Later
27.08.2025 A parked refrigerated truck near Parndorf revealed the extent of a human tragedy in August 2015: 71 refugees suffocated helplessly in the airtight cargo hold. Even ten years after the shocking discovery on the A4, the case leaves one speechless.
60-Year-Old Did Not Return Home After Visiting a Local: Body Found
5.08.2025 A 60-year-old moped rider from the district of Graz-Umgebung was found dead in a stream bed in Vasoldsberg on Monday afternoon, after being reported missing since Friday night.
Beer Enjoyment in the Gleis//Garten: Vienna Craft Beer Fest Brings International Breweries to Vienna
5.08.2025 After the success of the previous Vienna Craft Beer Festivals at Gleis//Garten, the founders of the first Vienna Food Market, Anton Borkmann and Felix Bollen, are once again inviting you to the popular summer event.
Study: Ukrainian Refugees Follow Job Opportunities, Not Social Welfare
5.08.2025 By the end of December 2024, the war of aggression against Ukraine has forced around five million people to flee to various European countries. According to Statistics Austria, around 88,000 Ukrainians currently live in Austria.
Football Legend Herbert Prohaska Turns 70
5.08.2025 Herbert Prohaska celebrates his 70th birthday on August 8 and is completely satisfied. However, Austria's footballer of the century does not attribute his general well-being to his numerous successes as a player or coach.
Stabber from Yppenplatz Caught in Vienna Hospital
4.08.2025 After the stabbing in the new weapon prohibition zone at Yppenplatz in Vienna-Ottakring, the police have arrested a suspect.
Stabber from Yppenplatz Caught in Vienna Hospital
4.08.2025 After the stabbing in the new weapon prohibition zone at Yppenplatz in Vienna-Ottakring, the police have arrested a suspect.
Vienna Schleifgasse: Renewed Renovation Necessary Due to Poor Construction Execution
4.08.2025 As reported by ORF, the Schleifgasse in Vienna-Floridsdorf, which was redesigned just 18 months ago, needs to be renovated again. As the work progresses, the question remains about the quality of the construction execution.
Bomb Threat Against Tyrolean School: 14-Year-Old Convicted in Vienna
4.08.2025 On Monday afternoon, a 14-year-old was sentenced to six months probation at the Vienna Regional Court after making a bomb threat against her school.
Coca-Cola Truck Stops Again in Vienna
4.08.2025 Coca-Cola brings summer vibes to Austria with the "Share a Coca-Cola" truck starting August 7th – featuring eight stops, DJs, and exclusive goodies for Coke fans.
Win Brunch Vouchers for the Pony Carousel in the Vienna Prater
5.08.2025 Win a delightful breakfast experience in the unique setting of the Pony Carousel in the Vienna Prater. We are giving away two vouchers worth 50 euros each.
Long-term Unemployment: SPÖ Wants to Continue Fighting Against It
4.08.2025 The SPÖ wants to continue fighting against long-term unemployment. Therefore, Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer and Lower Austria's state party leader, Regional Councillor Sven Hergovich, conducted an on-site inspection in Gramatneusiedl (Bruck an der Leitha district) on Monday, where the job guarantee model in Marienthal was recognized as a role model.
Free Pizza for Tips After Break-In at Vienna Pizzeria
5.08.2025 On the night of Saturday, several businesses in Vienna-Simmering were broken into, including the pizzeria Mergellina. The owners are now relying on the help of the public to catch the perpetrator by offering free pizza.
Shot Woman in Pinzgau: Murder Suspect Extradited
4.08.2025 The man who allegedly shot his former partner in a parking lot in Maria Alm (Pinzgau) on May 3 and was arrested in the Netherlands after days on the run has now been extradited to Salzburg.
Car Crashed into Tree in Lower Austria: First Responders Freed Family from Wrecked Vehicle
4.08.2025 In Weissenbach an der Triesting, a car with a family went off the road on Sunday afternoon and collided with a tree. First responders freed the occupants of the accident vehicle.
Fluffy "Souvenir": Kitten Traveled as a Stowaway from Croatia
4.08.2025 Over the weekend, the volunteer fire department of Baden-Leesdorf had to respond to an unusual rescue operation.
Senior Council Demands Pension Adjustment for 2026
4.08.2025 The Senior Council demands from the federal government that pensions be increased next year as planned in line with inflation.
55-Year-Old Sentenced After Accident Due to Microsleep
4.08.2025 A 55-year-old woman was sentenced to eleven months probation on Monday at the Vienna Regional Court for negligent homicide after causing a traffic accident during her summer vacation in Montenegro in 2023, in which her mother and her mother's partner lost their lives.
Tightened Rules: Lower Austria Takes Action Against Asylum Fraudsters
4.08.2025 In Lower Austria, refugees accommodated in private lodgings must prove their stay once a month starting from September 1st.
More than 200,000 electricity and gas customers have switched providers this year
4.08.2025 In the first half of 2025, 209,383 customers in Austria switched their energy provider, more than in the same period last year with 187,779 switches.
Stabber from Yppenplatz Caught in Vienna Hospital
4.08.2025 The police have arrested a suspect following the stabbing in the new weapons prohibition zone at Yppenplatz in Vienna-Ottakring.
Win Goodies for the Film Launch of "THE CANOE OF MANITU"
4.08.2025 From August 14, Abahachi, Ranger & Co. will storm the cinema screens of Austria in "THE CANOE OF MANITU". The heroes embark on their biggest adventure yet, and there will be plenty of hearty laughter! To celebrate the film's release, we have a contest for you.
Crime Scene Favoriten: Armed Robbers on the Run - Manhunt
4.08.2025 Two young men were threatened and robbed by a duo with a firearm early Sunday morning in Vienna-Favoriten. The police are asking for information.
Drunk Man Caught After Threatening with Knife at Vienna Central Station
4.08.2025 On Sunday, a drunk man harassed several people at Vienna's main train station and threatened a 26-year-old with a knife.
Police Find Drugs After Knife Threat in Vienna-Favoriten
4.08.2025 A 24-year-old threatened a man with a knife on Sunday afternoon in Vienna-Favoriten. The police also secured drugs from the suspect.
Strangled with Belt and Robbed: Vienna Police Search for Youth
4.08.2025 An as yet unknown man is said to have robbed a 39-year-old in a parking lot in Vienna-Favoriten in April of the previous year. The police are now asking for information.
Rainy July Good for Lake Neusiedl
4.08.2025 The cool and rainy July has positively influenced the water level in Lake Neusiedl.
Extreme Swimmer Josef Köberl Crossed the North Channel as the First Austrian
4.08.2025 The Austrian extreme swimmer Josef Köberl accomplished one of the toughest challenges in open water swimming on Saturday: Crossing the North Channel between Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Emirates is once again seeking new talents in Vienna at the Open Day
4.08.2025 Emirates invites you to an Open Day in Vienna on August 8. From Cabin Crew to Engineering and IT, to Customer Service and Finance – more than 17,000 new employees are to be hired worldwide this year.
When Escalation Clauses Are Invalid: What Tenants Need to Know
4.08.2025 Many value adjustment clauses in rental contracts could still be invalid despite the recent Supreme Court ruling, as informed by the Chamber of Labor and VSV.
COP30: Van der Bellen Does Not Travel to Climate Conference Due to High Costs
4.08.2025 Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen will not travel to the Climate Conference COP30 in Belem, Brazil. A corresponding report by ORF's "ZiB" was confirmed on Monday by the Presidential Chancellery.
Report Sees No Environmental Hazard from Landfill in Lower Austria
4.08.2025 The operator of a closed landfill in St. Pölten has commissioned an expert report that denies any acute danger and environmental threat. Zöchling Abfallverwertung GmbH is seeking a solution with the state of Lower Austria, which plans the complete clearance of the landfill.
Lotto Quadruple Jackpot: 4.5 Million Euros in the Pot on Wednesday
4.08.2025 The current lottery jackpot series was extended by another round on Sunday.
How to Avoid Roaming Traps: Tips for Using Your Mobile Phone Abroad
4.08.2025 Unnecessary roaming costs can make a vacation expensive. The AK provides tips to avoid unpleasant surprises - especially during flights and cruises.
Quality Standards for Summer Camps Demanded
4.08.2025 The Federal Office for Sectarian Issues calls for mandatory quality standards for summer camps, similar to those of child and youth advocacy offices. Although a child protection quality seal has been introduced, uniform rules for holiday camps are still lacking. In its latest report, the Federal Office warns against camps where children could be indoctrinated or proselytized.
Six Traffic Fatalities in Accidents Last Week
4.08.2025 Between January 1 and August 3, 2025, there have already been 224 traffic fatalities on domestic roads.
Association of Austrian Waste Management Companies Supports Ban on Disposable E-Cigarettes
4.08.2025 The Association of Austrian Waste Management Companies (VOEB) supports the initiative by State Secretary Königsberger-Ludwig to ban disposable e-cigarettes. Disposable e-cigarettes pose a health risk, are extremely flammable, and harm the environment.
Vienna vs. Innsbruck: Duel for Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in the Final Stretch
4.08.2025 Innsbruck or Vienna? The decision on which city will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is expected to be made later this month.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Wiener Stadthalle vs. Olympiahalle Innsbruck
4.08.2025 The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place either in the Wiener Stadthalle or in the Olympiahalle Innsbruck. An overview of the two possible locations.
Domestic Pea Cultivation Greatly Reduced by Pests
4.08.2025 The local farmers face challenges from insects like aphids, which transmit diseases and can cause significant damage, in addition to climate change. Crops such as field peas are particularly affected.
Equal Pension Day: Women Still Receive Much Less Pension Than Men
4.08.2025 The difference between the average monthly gross pensions of women and men is 39.7 percent. The Equal Pension Day, which this year falls on Thursday, August 7th, draws attention to this large, but for the first time, below 40 percent difference.Weather: The Summer Returns – Up to 33 Degrees Expected
4.08.2025 After a very rainy July, the weather is becoming more summery and even hot by the end of the week.
Summer Care: Greens Criticize Gaps
3.08.2025 The nine-week summer vacation presents a challenge for parents of schoolchildren every year, but the difficulties often begin with kindergarten.
ORF Plans National Selection Show for ESC 2026
3.08.2025 To determine Austria's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, ORF announces a selection show.
Woman Injured in Apartment in Vienna-Ottakring: Two Men Reported
3.08.2025 After passersby in Vienna-Ottakring noticed a woman with obvious injuries to her face and neck area on Saturday, they called emergency services.
Knife Attack in New Vienna Weapon Prohibition Zone Yppenplatz
3.08.2025 In the weapon prohibition zone at Yppenplatz in Vienna-Ottakring, which has been in effect since August 1st, a man was seriously injured with a knife on the second day.
Three Street Robberies in Vienna: Two Injured
3.08.2025 On Saturday, a 35-year-old was seriously injured and a 73-year-old was slightly injured in a total of three robberies in Vienna.
Vienna Police Car Crashed into Tram During Chase: Two Female Officers Injured
3.08.2025 In Vienna, a serious accident occurred on Saturday evening between a police car on duty and a stationary tram.
Two Injured in Accident on A1 Exit in Vienna-Penzing
3.08.2025 Early Sunday morning, both occupants were injured in an accident on the Auhof exit of the Westautobahn (A1) in Vienna-Penzing.
Viennese Taxi Drivers Criticize App Fixed Prices
3.08.2025 In Vienna, the taxi drivers from 40100 are complaining about insufficient earnings from rides booked through the taxi app, while passengers are criticizing long wait times, reports ORF Vienna.
76-Year-Old Pedestrian in Rust Hit and Injured by Car
3.08.2025 On Saturday evening, a 76-year-old pedestrian was hit and injured by a car at 9:00 PM in the town area of Rust.