Weapons Prohibition Zone at Vienna's Yppenplatz: New Police Measures Starting August
30.07.2025 Starting August 1, a weapons ban will come into effect at Yppenplatz in Vienna-Ottakring. Additionally, a protection zone will be established to safeguard minors.
Trial for Attempted Double Murder Begins in Upper Austria
30.07.2025 A trial for attempted double murder will take place next week in Upper Austria.
Weapons Prohibition Zone at Vienna's Yppenplatz: New Police Measures Starting in August
30.07.2025 Starting August 1, a weapons ban will come into effect at Yppenplatz in Vienna-Ottakring. Additionally, a protection zone will be established to safeguard minors.
Austrian Ambassador Recalled After Allegations
30.07.2025 After offensive blog entries became known, an Austrian ambassador was withdrawn from his post in an EU country. The Foreign Ministry confirmed a report by the "Kronen Zeitung" (Wednesday edition) to the APA on Wednesday.
Hospital Doctors: This is What the Vienna Medical Association Wants
30.07.2025 In view of the difficult staffing situation in Vienna's hospitals, the Medical Association of the federal capital is calling for the option of voluntary continued work in retirement.
Strapped in and Calmed Down: Conditions in Austria's Care Facilities Are Worsening
30.07.2025 The number of restrictions on freedom in residential and care facilities has reached a new high in Austria, particularly affecting nursing and care homes. The advocacy network is calling for more resources and better working conditions for staff to also improve the quality of life and fundamental rights of residents.
Record in Hotel Overnight Stays in Austria in June
31.07.2025 Since records began, there have never been more hotel overnight stays in Austria in June than this year.
Debts in the Billions: Corporate Bankruptcies in Austria Remain at Record High
30.07.2025 Austria records a record in company insolvencies in the first half of 2023 with an increase of 8.9 percent compared to the previous year. Over 8,000 jobs are affected.
Slight Increase in GDP in the Second Quarter
30.07.2025 The second quarter had a growth of 0.1 percent in the gross domestic product according to WIFO's quick estimate.
Five Injured in Traffic Accident in Lower Austria
30.07.2025 In Lower Austria, a traffic accident with several injuries occurred on Tuesday.
Police Investigated Young Bomb Threatener
30.07.2025 The executive has identified a Styrian (15) who sent multiple emails with bomb threats in Stainz in June.
Syrians have filed over 125,000 asylum applications in Austria since 2015
30.07.2025 Austria has recorded over 125,000 asylum applications from Syrians since 2015. At the beginning of this year, the Syrian community in this country comprised nearly 105,000 people.These People Suffer Especially from the Heat
30.07.2025Lower Austria: Fire Department Rescues Mother and Son from Danube
29.07.2025 On Tuesday evening, a mother and her son were rescued from the Danube in Lower Austria by the fire department.
After Ruling on Waste Contribution: Tickets at Nova Rock 2026 Include Waste Disposal
29.07.2025 The price of tickets for Nova Rock 2026 now includes the costs for camping, parking, and waste disposal.
Ingenious Trick: Reuse Lint from the Dryer
10.08.2025 Lint from the dryer usually ends up in the trash – but it can easily be repurposed into practical grill starters. However, caution is advised when using them.
Process After Foiled Attack on Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna: 18-Year-Old Appeals Verdict
29.07.2025 An 18-year-old acquaintance of Beran A., who was convicted last Friday at the Regional Court of Wiener Neustadt and allegedly planned an attack on the Taylor Swift concert at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, does not accept the two-year unconditional prison sentence imposed on him.
Private Bankruptcy Hearing Against Karl-Heinz Grasser Will Not Take Place in August
29.07.2025 The examination date scheduled for August 6 in the private bankruptcy proceedings of the imprisoned former Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser at the district court of Kitzbühel has been canceled. The district court decided that the insolvency administrator must conduct further investigations. Claims amounting to over 34 million euros have been registered.
39-year-old Priest in Drug Trial in Court in August
29.07.2025 A 39-year-old priest and three co-defendants are appearing before the Krems Regional Court on August 14. They are accused of unauthorized handling of drug precursors. They allegedly attempted to produce methamphetamine last year, but failed due to a faulty instruction.
Summer City Camps in Vienna Draw Positive Midterm Conclusion
29.07.2025 The Summer City Camps in Vienna are celebrating their seventh successful season this year and are drawing an impressive mid-season balance.
After Controversial Peršmanhof Operation: Politics Demands Clarification
29.07.2025 After a controversial operation by the police and the Office for the Protection of the Constitution at the Carinthian Peršmanhof on Sunday, criticism of it did not subside on Tuesday.
Medical Association Vienna Takes Action Against ÖGK Tender
29.07.2025 The Medical Association (ÄK) Vienna is opposing parallel structures in telemedicine. ÄK Vienna and ÄK Styria have legally challenged a tender by the Austrian Health Insurance Fund for a telemedicine initial care offer. The ÖGK does not understand the objections and emphasizes that the offer does not impair medical care.
Construction Worker Seriously Injured in Fall in Vienna
29.07.2025 A 32-year-old man fell and was seriously injured in a work accident in Vienna.
Ministry of Sports and Swimming Association Plan Swimming Initiative
29.07.2025 In Austria, 18 people have already drowned this year, and more than 600,000 people aged five and older cannot swim. The Ministry of Sports and the Swimming Federation (OSV) are planning an initiative to counteract this.
39-Year-Old Injured in Dispute in Vienna-Meidling: WEGA Operation
29.07.2025 On Monday afternoon, there was a WEGA operation in Vienna-Meidling following an intentional serious bodily injury.
Attempted Shoplifting in Vienna-Favoriten: Two Arrests
29.07.2025 The store detective of a drugstore in Vienna-Favoriten reportedly observed two men on Monday as they put several items into their jacket pockets and attempted to leave the store without paying for them.
Judgments Against Youths After Robberies and Burglaries at the Vienna Regional Court
29.07.2025 At the Vienna Regional Court, five teenagers aged 14 to 16 were charged with robberies, car break-ins, and property damage. All defendants confessed to the crimes. Four received partially suspended sentences, while the fifth defendant received a suspended sentence.
Decrease in Construction of Subsidized Rental Apartments
29.07.2025 In the second quarter of 2025, the completion of subsidized rental apartments decreased by ten percent, as shown by the WKÖ's new construction report.
"Fire Tiger": Rare Wildcat Discovered in Thailand (Video)
29.07.2025 A rare Asian golden cat has been spotted in southern Thailand. The animal, also known as the "fire tiger," appeared in front of a wildlife camera – a rare moment with deep cultural significance.
Custody Dispute in Vienna-Floridsdorf Escalates: Mother Injured by Father
29.07.2025 On Monday morning, a 27-year-old woman was injured by her 32-year-old ex-boyfriend in Vienna-Floridsdorf. Shortly before, there was reportedly a custody dispute during which the father became physical with the mother and threatened her.
17-Year-Old in Hollabrunn Fell into Eight-Meter-Deep Shaft: Seriously Injured
29.07.2025 In the night leading to Tuesday, a 17-year-old fell into an approximately eight-meter deep shaft while balancing on the roof area of a multi-family house in Hollabrunn.
Helicopter Deployment After Accident in Vienna-Liesing
29.07.2025 In Vienna-Liesing, a workplace accident has occurred. A rescue helicopter was deployed.
Theft in Vienna Doctor's Office: Police Searching for This Man
29.07.2025 A previously unknown man is suspected of having stolen cash from a cash box in a Vienna doctor's office on 25.03.2025. The police are asking for information.
Industry and Construction Recorded Revenue Decline in June
29.07.2025 In June, revenues in the manufacturing sector declined. According to Statistics Austria's early estimate, sales in the industry decreased by 2.1 percent, and in the construction sector by 3.6 percent. Overall, a decrease of 2.4 percent was recorded.
Pellet Industry for Binding Timetable for Phasing Out Oil Heating
29.07.2025 The industry association proPellets Austria warns that the phase-out of oil heating in some federal states could take decades and calls on the government for a binding timetable for the end of oil and gas heating.
Pröll on Antisemitism: "Concerns Us All"
29.07.2025 State Secretary Alexander Pröll and Salzburg's Archbishop Franz Lackner have spoken out on the issue of anti-Semitism. "It comes from the right, from the left, from migrant milieus. It comes from everywhere a little bit," said the ÖVP politician.
Four Dead, Including a Child, in Capsizing of Tourist Boat on the Danube in Romania
29.07.2025 In the Danube Delta in Romania, four people have died in the capsizing of a tourist boat, including a child.
Insolvent Nursing Home "Rosengarten": Charges Filed
29.07.2025 The nursing home "Rosengarten" in Bad Sauerbrunn (District of Mattersburg), which filed for bankruptcy in November 2023, will become a case for the Eisenstadt Regional Court.
Accident with Scooter in Lower Austria: Search for Witnesses
29.07.2025 In Lower Austria, there has been an accident involving a scooter. The location of the incident was Fischamend.
Nick Hogan touches with emotional Instagram post: Tearful Farewell to Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan
29.07.2025 Nick Hogan touches hearts on Instagram with an emotional farewell post for his late father, wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, and offers insights into a unique father-son relationship full of love and gratitude.
The Dark Secret of Nutella: How Sustainable Is Our Favorite Spread Really?
29.07.2025 Ferrero advertises in glossy brochures and on product labels with a clear commitment to sustainable production along the entire supply chain. However, environmental reporter Sherif Rizkallah travels across the globe for the documentary "Greenwashed? Nutella – The Green Fairy Tale of Ferrero" to bring the truth to light. He examines production in Africa, Asia, and even Italy.
The Dark Secret of Nutella: How Sustainable Is Our Favorite Spread Really?
29.07.2025 Ferrero advertises in glossy brochures and on product labels with a clear commitment to sustainable production along the entire supply chain. However, environmental reporter Sherif Rizkallah travels across the globe for the documentary "Greenwashed? Nutella – The Green Fairy Tale of Ferrero" to bring the truth to light. He examines production in Africa, Asia, and even Italy.
Schellhorn Announces First Steps Towards Bureaucracy Reduction in the Fall
29.07.2025 In the fall, State Secretary Josef Schellhorn (NEOS) plans to present the first debureaucratization measures.
Petroleum Products Caused Energy Price Increase in June
29.07.2025 In June, domestic households spent more on energy again: Compared to the previous month of May, prices rose by 0.8 percent, and compared to June of the previous year, households paid 3.5 percent more, as reported by the Austrian Energy Agency.
Styria: Driver in Life-Threatening Condition After Serious Accident
29.07.2025 On Monday evening, a 32-year-old driver was critically injured in an accident in Neumarkt, Styria (Murau district).
The Dark Secret of Nutella: How Sustainable Is Our Favorite Spread Really?
29.07.2025 Ferrero advertises in glossy brochures and on product labels with a clear commitment to sustainable production along the entire supply chain. However, environmental reporter Sherif Rizkallah travels around the globe for the documentary "Greenwashed? Nutella – The Green Fairy Tale of Ferrero" to bring the truth to light. He examines production in Africa, Asia, and even Italy.
Bridge Collapse in Linz: Three Reports to Clarify Causes
29.07.2025 After the collapse of a pedestrian bridge in the Auwiesen district, where two occupants of a truck were seriously injured 13 days ago, the Linz public prosecutor's office has commissioned three expert reports.
Drinking Water in Gurk Contaminated with E. Coli Bacteria
29.07.2025 In large parts of the Carinthian municipality of Gurk (district of Sankt Veit an der Glan), the drinking water is still contaminated with coliform bacteria.
Digital Assistance for the Start of School: 150-Euro Vouchers for Children at Risk of Poverty
29.07.2025 For many families, the start of the school year represents a significant financial burden. The "School Start Ready!" initiative is once again helping around 52,500 children from social welfare or minimum security households with a voucher worth 150 euros, which can be specifically used for purchasing school supplies.
BirdLife Austria: After 70 Years, the Little Crake Breeds Again in Burgenland
29.07.2025 Since the only recorded breeding in 1955, three successful breedings of the Little Crake have been recorded this year in the Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park.
Football: Wydra Leaves Rapid for Belgium
28.07.2025 Philipp Wydra leaves Bundesliga club Rapid Vienna. The 22-year-old joins the Belgian second division club Francs Borains.
New Rules for Freelance Contractors on the Way
28.07.2025 Freelance workers are to enjoy more employee protection starting next year. In the future, collective agreements will also be able to be concluded for them, and new termination rules are coming, according to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor on Monday.
Last Farewell to Felix Baumgartner in Thalgau
28.07.2025 Fans and companions bid farewell to Felix Baumgartner in Thalgau. The extreme sportsman was fatally injured on July 17.
Rockslide on B34 near Gars am Kamp: Cleanup Work Underway
28.07.2025 After the rockfall on the B34 near Gars am Kamp (Horn district) on Saturday, the cleanup work was in full swing at the beginning of the week.
Decrease in Gas Consumption in June
28.07.2025 Gas consumption in June this year was lower than in the same month last year.
Wildfires: What Rights Travelers Have When Canceling
28.07.2025 More and more holiday destinations are currently affected by wildfires. For travelers, the question arises: When is a free cancellation of the trip possible?
Medical Revolution: AI Medications on the Verge of Human Trials
11.08.2025 Isomorphic Labs wants to test AI-developed drugs – and dreams of one day being able to cure all diseases. The first human trials are imminent and could revolutionize medicine.