Luxury Real Estate in Vienna: What Drives the Market
13.11.2025 Vienna has been one of the most sought-after residential locations in Europe for years – not only for average earners but especially in the luxury real estate segment. Whether it's magnificent old apartments in the city center, penthouses with views of St. Stephen's Cathedral, or designer villas on Schafberg: The demand for exclusive living space remains consistently high despite macroeconomic uncertainties.
Here the most expensive house in Vienna-Simmering was sold in 2024
13.11.2025 The most expensive building sold in 2024 in Vienna-Simmering is a hotel. It was sold for 21.6 million euros.
Hungary Claims: Prosecutor's Office Seizes Klimt Painting
13.11.2025 Hungary claims a resurfaced painting by Gustav Klimt, depicting a Ghanaian prince. The work, which was imported into Austria, is accompanied by an export permit that did not specify it as a Klimt work.
Call for More Places at HTL, HAK and Co
13.11.2025 The Chamber of Labor wants to see more places at vocational middle and higher schools.
Vienna Nearly at the Bottom for Fatal Motorcycle Accidents
13.11.2025 Up to and including Wednesday, there were fewer fatal traffic accidents in this year's motorcycle season in Vienna than in almost any other federal state. It was a completely different situation in Lower Austria and Styria.Here's what's at Open Jazz Vienna 2025
13.11.2025 The countdown for Open Jazz Vienna 2025 is on. Among those participating are jazz greats Golnar Shahyar and Oliver Potratz.
Vienna Nearly at the Bottom for Fatal Motorcycle Accidents
13.11.2025 In hardly any other federal state were there fewer fatal traffic accidents in this year's motorcycle season up to and including Wednesday than in Vienna. It was quite different in Lower Austria and Styria.
Buch Wien 2025 opened at Messe Wien
12.11.2025 On Wednesday, the 17th "Buch Wien" was opened with a speech by Shila Behjat. She spoke about the importance of women's rights for democracy. The book fair offers 516 events and 660 participants on nine stages until Sunday, curated by Julia Kospach.
Christmas in the Hirschstetten Flower Gardens
12.11.2025 The Vienna City Gardens present for the 22nd time the floral Christmas exhibition in the Hirschstetten Flower Gardens under the motto "When Winter Arrives - Between Celebrations, Traditions & Magic". This takes place from November 13 to December 21 and is open from Thursday to Sunday as well as on the public holiday of the Immaculate Conception from 10 AM to 8 PM.
This is what Helene Fischer says before the 2026 tour
12.11.2025 Helene Fischer wants to thank her fans with her 2026 tour. "It is my bow and my big thank you," said the singer at the presentation of the tour program in Munich.
Man Attacked Subway with Folding Knife in Vienna-Meidling
12.11.2025 In the Längenfeldgasse subway station (Vienna-Meidling), a 37-year-old man struck a train car with a folding knife on Tuesday, as reported by the police in a statement the following day.Woman in Vienna-Fünfhaus Beaten and Sexually Abused: 21-Year-Old Arrested
12.11.2025 A 21-year-old (citizenship: Romania) is suspected of having raped a 20-year-old woman twice in an apartment in Vienna-Fünfhaus and threatened her with a gas pressure gun.
Arrest After Online Fraud in Vienna
12.11.2025 The Vienna police have succeeded in tracking down a suspected online fraudster after several commercial fraud offenses.
Northern Lights Over Vienna? Here's What an Expert Says
12.11.2025 The Geosphere Austria has not ruled out the possibility of Northern Lights in the country for the next night. But what are the chances in Vienna? We inquired.
Armed Robbery at Gas Station in Vienna-Donaustadt
12.11.2025 On Tuesday evening, a gas station in Vienna-Donaustadt was robbed by two men.
Vienna Focuses More on Outpatient Care in Healthcare Provision
12.11.2025 In healthcare, the city of Vienna is increasingly focusing on outpatient care. "We have decided on the principle: 'Outpatient before inpatient'," said Health Councillor Peter Hacker (SPÖ) during the presentation of the "Regional Structure Plan 2030" on Wednesday.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Accident with Truck in Vienna-Wieden
12.11.2025 On Tuesday evening, a traffic accident occurred in the area of Wiedner Gürtel between a truck driver and a pedestrian.
Start for Mandatory Summer School: This is What Will Apply Starting Next Year
12.11.2025 The mandatory summer school for those students who do not have sufficient German language skills is set to start in a reduced form, according to a draft law presented by Education Minister Wiederkehr for review.
SOS Children's Village: Longer Report with More Details Emerged
12.11.2025 Around a 262-page report by an investigation commission on abuse allegations at SOS Children's Villages, the existence of a more detailed, 991-page report has now become known.voestalpine cuts 340 jobs in Styria
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"Small Inquiry Committee" Before Substantive Meetings
12.11.2025 Later this month marks the start of the substantive sessions of the "small investigative committee" initiated by the FPÖ to examine the funding of non-governmental organizations.
Indictment Against Assad Regime Representatives in Vienna
12.11.2025 Two representatives of the Syrian Assad regime are on trial in Vienna.
Waiting for Autopsy Result After Suspicion of Murder in Vienna Clinic Favoriten
12.11.2025 In the course of the investigation against a former nurse on suspicion of murder, who previously worked at the Favoriten Clinic, the autopsy result is crucial. However, this is still pending and will take some time.
Deceased Patient in Upper Austria: These Are the Members of the Expert Commission
12.11.2025 After the death of a patient in the Upper Austrian hospital Rohrbach, the other members of the expert commission have now been announced.
Social Assistance: More Recipients, Low Costs
12.11.2025 In 2024, the number of social assistance recipients increased by 4.5 percent, as reported by Statistics Austria. This is primarily due to the difficult job market and high inflation, explained Social Minister Korinna Schumann. The costs for social assistance remain negligible.
Firecracker Accident in St. Pölten: 15-Year-Old Seriously Injured
12.11.2025 A 15-year-old sustained a severe hand injury in a firecracker accident in St. Pölten.
Social Assistance: More Recipients, Lower Costs
12.11.2025 In 2024, the number of social assistance recipients increased by 4.5 percent, as reported by Statistics Austria. This is primarily due to the challenging job market and high inflation, explained Social Minister Korinna Schumann. The costs for social assistance remain negligible.
Northern Lights Over Austria Missed? Here Are Pictures
12.11.2025 From Austria, one could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights last night.
SOS Children's Village: Longer Report with More Details Emerged
12.11.2025 Around a 262-page report by an investigation commission on abuse allegations at SOS Children's Villages, the existence of a more detailed, 991-page report has now become known.
For cost reasons: Vienna U5 will open four years later - second construction phase also postponed
12.11.2025 The commissioning of Vienna's U5 from Karlsplatz to Frankhplatz will be postponed by four years due to cost reasons. The subway line will not open until 2030, after the new U2 section to Matzleinsdorfer Platz is completed, explained City Councillor Ulrike Sima (SPÖ) and the managing director of Wiener Linien, Alexandra Reinagl, on Wednesday. This will save operating costs of 18 to 20 million euros. Additionally, the construction starts of the second sections of the U5 and U2 will be delayed.
China Trains of the Westbahn in Regular Operation for the First Time
12.11.2025 On Wednesday, the Westbahn for the first time put one of four new trains from the Chinese manufacturer CRRC into regular operation. The train left Vienna's Westbahnhof at 5:38 AM and reached Salzburg about two and a half hours later. A spokesperson for Westbahn confirmed that all necessary approvals have been in place since Tuesday.
Spesencausa: Strache Accepts First Lawsuit
12.11.2025 The former FPÖ chairman Heinz-Christian Strache accepts the first indictment against him in the so-called expenses case.
This is the Youngest Mayor in Your State
12.11.2025 201 mayors in Austria have yet to celebrate their 40th birthday - a record high. But who is the youngest in each federal state? The answer is here.
How Austria's Population Will Change by 2080
12.11.2025 The population of Austria is expected to continue to rise until 2040. This was announced by Statistics Austria on Wednesday morning during a press conference at the APA press center. "Then, with about 9.4 million inhabitants, the peak will be reached before the population is expected to decline to 9.1 million by 2080," explained Manuela Lenk, the General Director of Statistics. This trend is associated with an increasing aging population, it was emphasized.
voestalpine cuts 340 jobs in Styria
12.11.2025 In light of ongoing burdensome US tariffs as well as high energy and labor costs, the steel company voestalpine is cutting jobs in Styria.Football: WAC Continues Without Pacult
12.11.2025 Football Bundesliga club WAC needs a new coach. The Carinthians and Peter Pacult parted ways after only five competitive matches.
New Guide for Schools on Dealing with Antisemitism
12.11.2025 Since the beginning of the war in the Gaza Strip following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, antisemitic incidents in Austria have increased significantly. Dealing with this is challenging for teachers.
Accident in Neunkirchen District: Drunk Driver Had No License
12.11.2025 In a traffic accident involving a drunk driver in the Neunkirchen district, a 49-year-old woman was injured on Tuesday.
"Feels Like a Miracle": Viennese Tomcat Was Missing for a Year - Now Back with Family
12.11.2025 For about a year, cat "Spot" was missing. His family no longer dared to hope for a reunion, but then came the call that no one expected: "Spot" was found!
Major Fire in Amstetten: Company Hall Partially Collapsed
12.11.2025 In the night leading to Wednesday, a fire broke out in a company hall in Amstetten. Five fire brigades with around 200 members were deployed for the firefighting efforts.
Against Lamp Post Thrown: Serious Rear-End Collision with Two Injured in Wiener Neustadt
12.11.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, there was a serious rear-end collision in Wiener Neustadt with two injured.
29-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Workplace Accident
12.11.2025 Tuesday afternoon, a 29-year-old painter in Ebbs, Tyrol (Kufstein district) fell and hit his head, sustaining serious injuries.
Magnum Almond is the "KONSUM Duck 2025"
12.11.2025 The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) has awarded the "KONSUM-Duck 2025" – and the negative award for particularly annoying products of the year goes this year to the ice cream "Magnum Almond" from Eskimo (Unilever). Almost 15,000 consumers participated in the vote, more than ever before. About half of them voted the ice cream bar to first place.
"Political Martini": Tyrolean FPÖ with Political Broadside
12.11.2025 On Tuesday, the Tyrolean FPÖ presented a political broadside at the traditional "Political Martini" in Kramsach in the Tyrolean lowlands.
Here the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Favoriten was sold in 2024
12.11.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in Vienna-Favoriten in 2024 is a loft that was sold for 1.92 million euros to a business analysis company.
Idyllic Christmas Market in Vienna's Türkenschanzpark: Program 2025
12.11.2025 Located in the heart of Vienna-Währing, the Christmas market in Türkenschanzpark is annually one of the most atmospheric and at the same time most relaxed markets in the city. Among old trees, winding paths, and sparkling lights, a particularly idyllic Advent magic unfolds for young and old alike. All information about the program.
Traffic Alert on the Weekend: Construction Work, Events, and Vienna Christmas Markets
12.11.2025 The upcoming weekend will be marked by several traffic-intensive events in both Vienna and Tyrol, according to the ARBÖ information service.
Migration - Where Austria Could Get an Exception
11.11.2025 The EU Commission took a first step on Tuesday towards establishing the "Solidarity Pool" as part of the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact, while simultaneously offering six countries an exemption from the solidarity obligation. Austria is among them.