Economist Comments on EU Deficit Procedure
11.11.2025 A higher budget deficit than previously planned would, according to economist Philipp Heimberger from the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw), result in a longer EU deficit procedure.
Murder Charge After Death of Boy in Tyrol
11.11.2025 After the death of a three-year-old in the previous year in Tyrol, murder charges have been filed against the parents. These were initially not legally binding.
Suspicion of Murder Against Nurse in Vienna-Favoriten Clinic: Another Case is Now Being Investigated
11.11.2025 The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating a nurse from the Vienna-Favoriten Clinic on suspicion of murder. Another case is now being examined.
Cathedral Priest Toni Faber Invited to Confession in an E-Car in Vienna
11.11.2025 A mobile confessional of a special kind drove through Vienna today: Cathedral priest Toni Faber invited passersby to confess in the fully electric Kia PV5 – or simply just to have a conversation. The unusual event started at Stephansplatz and concluded at the main university.Austria's Tourism Must Become More International
11.11.2025 Austria is very popular as a holiday destination - bookings are fine, but revenues are lagging behind. "We are observing a stable, but not expansive demand," explained Susanne Kraus-Winkler, the chairwoman of the Federal Division of Tourism and Leisure Industry in the Chamber of Commerce. From August 2024 to August 2025, Austria recorded only a small increase of 1 percent in the net room rate, the industry spokesperson explained. Greater internationalization is needed.
Debts: This Was Communicated to Marterbauer
11.11.2025 Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) confirmed on Tuesday that the total new debt of the federal states will be "significantly higher than previously expected." He learned this from the federal states.
Vienna Chamber of Commerce President Ruck Defends Salary
11.11.2025 In the discussion about the salaries in the Austrian Economic Chamber (WKÖ), the President of the Vienna Economic Chamber, Walter Ruck, considers his compensation justified. His "functional compensation" has increased by 21 percent this year compared to 2021.
Trial on Sexual Offenses Against Twelve-Year-Old in Vienna: Acquittals Remain Final
11.11.2025 The acquittals in the trial concerning alleged sexual offenses between March and June 2023 against a twelve-year-old in Vienna-Favoriten by ten young men remain final.
Vienna Austria and Sporting Director Ortlechner Part Ways
11.11.2025 On Tuesday, Wiener Austria announced that they have parted ways with sports director Manuel Ortlechner. Michael Wagner has been appointed as the new sports director by the Violets and has been given a contract until 2028.
Thomas Daniel Schlee Dies at 68
11.11.2025 The organist and director Thomas Daniel Schlee is no longer alive. He was 68 years old.
Vienna Austria and Sporting Director Ortlechner Part Ways
11.11.2025 On Tuesday, Wiener Austria announced that they have parted ways with sports director Manuel Ortlechner. Michael Wagner has been appointed as the new sports director by the Violets.
Sauna at Heldenplatz: What the Action in Vienna Serves As
11.11.2025 You don't see this every day: a sauna at Vienna's Heldenplatz. But on Tuesday, it happened.
Suspicion of Murder in Vienna Clinic Favoriten: LIVE Statement from the Vienna Health Association
11.11.2025 The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office is conducting investigations against a nurse at the Favoriten Clinic on suspicion of murder. In this case, the Vienna Health Association is now also speaking out. Watch it LIVE here from 2:30 PM.Leopoldi: First Children's State Holiday in Lower Austria
11.11.2025 On Leopoldi Day, November 15, a Children's State Holiday will be celebrated for the first time in Lower Austria. A family program will be offered at the Museum of Lower Austria and the Children's Art Lab in St. Pölten.
The Christmas Markets in Vienna 2025: Opening Hours and Offerings
13.11.2025 When the scent of punch, chestnuts, and roasted almonds wafts through the streets of Vienna, it's clear: The Christmas season is upon us. In 2025, numerous Christmas markets once again invite you to stroll, feast, and linger. From traditional Advent markets to charming neighborhood events - we have an overview of the opening times and offerings at the Christmas markets in Vienna 2025.
New US Ambassador to Austria Lands in Vienna
12.11.2025 On Tuesday, the new US Ambassador to Austria, Art Fisher, landed in Vienna. "Serving my nation in such an important place as Austria is the greatest honor of my life," said the real estate entrepreneur from North Carolina at Vienna Airport.
Car Stolen and Two Accidents Caused with Partly Life-Threatening Injuries in Vienna 21
11.11.2025 On Monday, there were two hit-and-run accidents in Vienna-Floridsdorf, where people were left behind with life-threatening injuries. As it turned out, both accidents were caused by the same person using the same stolen vehicle.
Debts: This Was Communicated to Marterbauer
11.11.2025 Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) confirmed on Tuesday that the total new debt of the federal states will be "significantly higher than previously expected." He learned this from the federal states.
Trial on Sexual Offenses Against Twelve-Year-Old in Vienna: Acquittals Remain Final
11.11.2025 The acquittals in the trial concerning alleged sexual offenses between March and June 2023 against a twelve-year-old in Vienna-Favoriten by ten young men remain final.
Vienna Focuses on Circular Economy
11.11.2025 The city of Vienna sees great future potential for itself in the circular economy.
Vegan Martini Goose 2025 in Vienna: These Restaurants Are Participating
11.11.2025 Those who prefer to indulge around Martini without animal suffering will find a steadily growing selection of options in Vienna. According to VGT, 16 establishments in the federal capital are offering a vegan goose menu this year with classic side dishes such as dumplings, red cabbage, and roast sauce.Three Injured in Car Accident in Burgenland
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Train with Beer and Banknotes: Information Requested After Robbery in Vienna-Simmering
11.11.2025 In Vienna-Simmering, on October 15th, there was an armed robbery in a supermarket branch. The Vienna police are now requesting information about the man through the release of a photo.
Child and Youth Welfare: Ombudsman Demands Nationwide Uniform Standards in Austria
11.11.2025 On Tuesday, Ombudsman Bernhard Achitz called for nationwide uniform quality standards in residential groups in light of the abuse and violence allegations against SOS Children's Villages.
Trash Bins Burned in Vienna-Wieden
11.11.2025 In Vienna-Wieden, trash bins were on fire on Monday. The fire from a paper recycling bin set ablaze in Rienößlgasse spread to another bin and a building facade.Car Registrations 2025 Increased in Austria
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Football World Cup Qualifiers: First ÖFB Training in Cyprus Without Alaba
11.11.2025 At the first ÖFB training in Cyprus before Austria's match in the qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, some players were absent.
Naturalizations in Austria: Number Continues to Rise
12.11.2025 According to Statistics Austria, 17,649 people received Austrian citizenship in the first three quarters of 2025.
Knife Attack in Supervised Vienna Shared Apartment: Man in Critical Condition
11.11.2025 In a supervised living community in Vienna-Meidling, a serious altercation occurred on Monday evening, during which a man was critically injured by a knife attack.
Cyclist in Life-Threatening Condition After Accident at Vienna's Schottenring
11.11.2025 In a traffic accident at Vienna's Schottenring on Monday evening, two cyclists were injured - one of them critically.
Vienna-Margareten: 17-Year-Old Cyclist Run Over by 68-Year-Old Driver
11.11.2025 In Vienna-Margareten, a traffic accident occurred on Monday afternoon. A 68-year-old car driver collided with a 17-year-old cyclist. The cyclist fell and had to be taken to the hospital with injuries.
Ticket Sales for the Vienna Flower Ball 2026 Begin: 100,000 Blooms and ESC Motto
11.11.2025 Starting today, ticket sales begin for the Flower Ball, where the Vienna City Gardens will once again transform the Vienna City Hall into a magical sea of blossoms on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Robbery of Tobacco Shop in Vienna-Floridsdorf Solved
11.11.2025 After the robbery of a tobacconist in Vienna-Floridsdorf, a suspect has now been caught.
OeNB Chief Kocher Reacts to Mahrer Withdrawal
11.11.2025 After the statement by WKÖ President Mahrer that he wants to resign from his position as President of the Austrian National Bank (OeNB) "sooner," OeNB Governor Kocher sees the government as responsible.
Ticket Sales for the 126th Concordia Ball in Vienna Begin
11.11.2025 Just in time for the start of the ball season, ticket sales for the 126th Concordia Ball in Vienna begin on November 11 at 11:11 AM.
Caritas Warning of Increasing Poverty in Austria
11.11.2025 Caritas warns of an increase in poverty due to rising costs and cutbacks by the federal and state governments. The increasing plight of many people is reflected in the growing demand at the food distribution points of the aid organization.
ÖAMTC Survey: Clear Majority for Mandatory Helmets for E-Bikes and E-Scooters
11.11.2025 As part of a representative survey conducted by the market research institute Spectra, the ÖAMTC assessed the attitude of Austrians towards the introduction of a helmet requirement for e-bikes and e-scooters.
Kick-off for the 32nd Wien Energie Citizen Solar Power Plant in Laxenburg
11.11.2025 Wien Energie has opened the 32nd Citizen Solar Power Plant in Laxenburg, Lower Austria, and is now starting the next round for the sale of solar packages, allowing everyone to benefit from solar energy.
Suspicion of Murder in Vienna Clinic Favoriten
11.11.2025 The public prosecutor's office in Vienna is conducting investigations against a nurse at the Favoriten Clinic on suspicion of murder, according to the spokesperson for the authority, Nina Bussek, following a report by "Falter".
Speeder caught at 154 km/h on A5 in Lower Austria
11.11.2025 On Monday, the police in Lower Austria caught a speeder.
We are giving away a JOOLZ X YUMEKO bedding set for babies
11.11.2025 Sweet dreams are made of this! Win a cozy and sustainable JOOLZ x YUMEKO bedding set for babies from us, consisting of the Cloud Soft Blanket, the Sweet Dreams Flat Sheet, and the Perfect Fitted Sheet. Good luck!
One Third of Austrians Support Driver's License from Age 16
11.11.2025 32 percent of Austrians support a driver's license for cars from the age of 16, according to a Marketagent study. Approval is particularly high at 47 percent among Generation Z. 61 percent see it as a relief for parents, and 67 percent believe it promotes the mobility of young people, especially in rural areas.
Protest Against Dinghofer Symposium in Front of Parliament in Vienna
11.11.2025 Despite significant criticism in advance, the so-called Dinghofer Symposium will be held in Parliament on Tuesday evening. The event, organized by FPÖ National Council President Rosenkranz, will be accompanied by a protest action by the Jewish Austrian University Students (JöH) in front of the Parliament.
Booker Prize for Vienna Resident David Szalay
11.11.2025 The Booker Prize was awarded to the Vienna-based author David Szalay for his novel "Flesh." The jury, led by Roddy Doyle, honored the Montreal-born British writer. Szalay received the £50,000 prize in London from Samantha Harvey.
"A modern foreman must act like a general on the construction site"
11.11.2025 Vladimir Halas is deployed as a foreman for HABAU. A conversation about responsibility, fate, and heatwaves.
Here the most expensive house in Vienna-Favoriten was sold in 2024
11.11.2025 The most expensive house sold in 2024 in Vienna-Favoriten is an office building. It was sold for 12 million euros.
Fond Soziales Wien: Warm Meals for the Homeless in Warming Rooms and Day Centers
11.11.2025 Also in this year's winter season, a warm lunch will be offered in all warming rooms of the winter package as well as in the year-round open day centers for homeless people. In the emergency shelters, the Vienna Social Fund provides basic care without warm meals.
Karner was at "foreign police checkpoint" at Vienna Central Station
11.11.2025 Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) visited a "foreign police checkpoint" at Vienna's main train station on Monday evening.Celebration on the Occasion of 30 Years of the National Fund in Parliament
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Women's Health: Experts Demanded Optimal Care
10.11.2025 Although they make up more than half of the population in Austria as well, women are often inadequately cared for in their health issues.
Vienna Comic Con celebrates anniversary with Vienna Comic Con Ball and special postage stamp
11.11.2025 The Vienna Comic Con celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special event: The Vienna Comic Con Ball returns in collaboration with CD Projekt Red. On November 21, the Imperial Riding School will transform under the theme "The Novigrad Masquerade Ball" into a mix of cosplay, couture, and Viennese ball tradition, inspired by The Witcher 3.Rene Benko remains in custody
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