Next Indictment Against René Benko
11.09.2025 The indictment by the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office is not legally binding.
Next Indictment Against René Benko
11.09.2025 The indictment by the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office is not legally binding.
Process on Violence Against Former Partner in Vienna
11.09.2025 At the Vienna Regional Court, a 27-year-old was charged because he allegedly mistreated his former partner from February 2023 to October 2024. He is accused of continued violence, rape, sexual coercion, and extortion. The previously convicted defendant denied all allegations except for one point.
Farmers Do Not Consider Themselves as Price Drivers
11.09.2025 According to the Minister of Agriculture, the President of the Farmers' Union, and the President of the Chamber of Agriculture, farmers are not price drivers.
Next Indictment Against René Benko
11.09.2025 The indictment by the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office is not legally binding.
Food & Rent: Wifo Chief Felbermayr Advocates for VAT Reduction
11.09.2025 Wifo Chief Felbermayr advocates for a reduction of the value-added tax on food. According to him, mere compensation payments are not sufficient for noticeable relief. A lower sales tax would have a direct impact on the population.
Renewed Call for Origin Labeling in Gastronomy
11.09.2025 The founders of the initiative "Land Creates Life" want a legal anchoring of origin labeling in gastronomy.
Abolition of Multiple Payments of ORF Fees for Companies
11.09.2025 Companies with multiple locations will soon no longer have to pay the ORF household fee multiple times.
Emergency in Wash Box: Diversion for Carinthian
11.09.2025 In Carinthia, a criminal proceeding for serious property damage took place on Thursday.
Survey: Majority of Families Plan Trip
11.09.2025 In this country, according to a survey commissioned by the German tour operator Dertour and conducted by the market research company Ipsos, nearly 90 percent of families plan to take at least one trip in the next twelve months.
Success for Austria's Lawsuit Against State Aid for Paks Nuclear Power Plant
11.09.2025 On Thursday, the ECJ ruled in favor of Austria in a judgment regarding the Paks nuclear power plant.
"Career Without Barriers": ÖBB Announces Theme Day
11.09.2025 In the ÖBB Job Shop in Vienna Mitte, a theme day under the motto "Career without Barriers" will take place in September.
Agreement on Truck Toll: This is What the FPÖ Says
11.09.2025 The FPÖ has commented on the government agreement regarding the truck toll.
These are Austria's Competitors at the Athletics World Championships 2025
11.09.2025 The starting signal for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo is just around the corner. Austria is entering the race with ten hopefuls.
Photos Are Said to Show Aggressor - Just Before He Stabbed a Man Next to Vienna Playground
11.09.2025 In the afternoon of August 25, 2025, a 39-year-old was stabbed in a park in Vienna-Mariahilf, right next to a children's playground. After a fist attack, he photographed the suspect, whereupon the suspect drew a knife and inflicted life-threatening injuries on him.
Senior Representatives Demand Compensation for Inflation for Small Pensions
11.09.2025 On Thursday, the senior representatives once again went public to express their opposition to an adjustment of pensions below the inflation rate.
NS-Devotionalia Found in Apartment in Vienna-Hernals
11.09.2025 In an apartment in Vienna-Hernals, officers from the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution and Counterterrorism secured Nazi memorabilia on Wednesday morning.
Severely Injured in Knife Attack in Vienna
11.09.2025 In the 12th district of Vienna, Meidling, a woman with life-threatening injuries was found on Thursday.
Stolen E-Scooter Located at Vienna Main Station
11.09.2025 A 30-year-old is suspected of having broken the lock of an e-scooter and stolen the vehicle on Wednesday at the Längenfeldgasse subway station (Vienna-Meidling).
Arrest After Attack on Homeless Sleeping Area
11.09.2025 On Wednesday evening, a 63-year-old man allegedly set fire to a scarf in the area of the Erdberger Steg in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, which served as a privacy screen for a homeless person's sleeping place.
Baukartell: Penalties Imposed on More Construction Companies
11.09.2025 The cartel court has imposed fines on three additional construction companies at the request of the Federal Competition Authority (BWB). Eibel Bau GmbH received a fine of 26,000 euros, Neumayer Bau Ges.m.b.H was required to pay 90,000 euros, and Schwartz Bauunternehmungen GmbH must pay 140,000 euros.
100 Million Visits: Schönbrunn Group Broke the Sound Barrier
11.09.2025 The Schönbrunn Group surpassed the mark of 100 million visits on Wednesday. The anniversary visitor received a goodie bag.
Uni-Ranking: Six Domestic Universities in the Top 500
11.09.2025 In this year's university ranking by Jiaotong University in Shanghai, six Austrian universities are among the top 500, two more than last year.
Demand for Expansion of Single-Use Deposit
11.09.2025 Environmentalists from Global 2000 demanded to extend the deposit system for single-use items to Tetra Paks and single-use glass and to abolish exceptions for dairy products. This could reduce waste volumes in Austria.
Success for Austria's Lawsuit Against State Aid for Paks Nuclear Power Plant
11.09.2025 On Thursday, the ECJ ruled in favor of Austria in a judgment regarding the Paks nuclear power plant.
Owl Rescued from Chimney by Fire Department
11.09.2025 On Tuesday, the volunteer fire department of Altmünster rescued an eagle owl from the chimney of a single-family home in the Gmunden district.
How Vienna Lives Compared to the Rest of Austria
11.09.2025 A recent trend study by ImmoScout24 among 1,000 respondents makes it clear: The average home of Austrians is a 4-room apartment with outdoor space. However, in Vienna, a completely different picture emerges – the federal capital stands out clearly from the rest of Austria in almost all categories.
Success for Austria's Lawsuit Against State Aid for Paks Nuclear Power Plant
11.09.2025 On Thursday, the CJEU ruled in favor of Austria in a judgment regarding the Paks nuclear power plant.
Lotto Quadruple Jackpot Cracked by Lower Austrian
11.09.2025 The Lotto quadruple jackpot with 4.6 million euros was hit during the draw on Wednesday. There are several winners for the Joker double jackpot.
Animal Protection Austria Sounds the Alarm: Hype Around Moose "Emil" Endangers the Animal
11.09.2025 Moose "Emil" is currently attracting attention in Austria. He came across the Czech border, crossed the Danube, and is now moving through Lower Austria. Such migrations are actually normal behavior but are hindered by the fragmentation of habitats. Many people travel to observe and photograph Emil.
AK-Warning About Cryptocurrency Fraud
11.09.2025 Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are seen as digital innovations, but they come with significant risks. More and more consumers are reporting to the AK because they have fallen victim to cryptocurrency fraud. Instead of making profits, many lose the money they invested.
Meeting of Interior Ministers with Karner in Czech Republic
11.09.2025 Interior Minister Karner is meeting today, Thursday, in Valtice in South Moravia with several EU counterparts.
So many stations are accessible without barriers
11.09.2025 In the network of ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG, 490 stations with passenger traffic will be available barrier-free from July 1st, according to Transport Minister Hanke in response to a parliamentary inquiry by the Greens.
Expert Commission Presents Package of Measures to Combat Fraud
11.09.2025 An expert panel convened by Finance Minister Marterbauer to combat fraud has presented an initial package of measures aimed at helping to achieve 270 million euros in this area next year.
Sharp Increase in Right-Wing Extremist Crimes in Austria
11.09.2025 In 2025, the number of right-wing extremist crimes increased by over 40 percent.Autumn is Danger Time: High Season for DIY Accidents is Approaching
11.09.2025 The autumn months are the peak season for DIY accidents in Austria, with a significant increase in the number of accidents reported, particularly due to unstable ladders and insufficient safety measures, according to KFV.
Austria's Real Estate World in Transition: Who is Buying the Boomers' Houses?
11.09.2025 The Austrian real estate market is currently undergoing a profound transformation, with generational differences in purchasing behavior and housing preferences particularly standing out, while rising prices and stricter credit guidelines increasingly call the dream of homeownership into question.
After Police Operation: Slovenian Foreign Minister Visited NS Memorial at Peršmanhof
10.09.2025 Six weeks after the controversial police operation against youths at the Peršmanhof, Slovenian Foreign Minister Tanja Fajon visited the Nazi memorial in Southern Carinthia near Bad Eisenkappel in the Völkermarkt district on Wednesday.
Agreement Reached on Headscarf Ban for Under-14s
10.09.2025 The headscarf ban for underage girls in schools is moving a step closer. The government has reached an agreement in this regard.
Social Assistance Reform: No Integration Phase for Austrians After All
10.09.2025 The planned reform of social assistance by the federal government envisions a unified integration phase for all applicants, while there is still disagreement within the coalition regarding the details of child allowances.
Taxonomy Regulation - Austria's Lawsuit Rejected
10.09.2025 The red-white-red lawsuit against the classification of nuclear energy and gas as sustainable has been dismissed by the Court of the European Union.
Ministry of Economic Affairs Wants to Take Action Against Shrinkflation
10.09.2025 The Ministry of Economic Affairs announces measures against hidden price increases and plans a law against the so-called shrinkflation. This is a practice where product packaging becomes smaller while the price remains unchanged or increases.
"Dramatic Development": Rising Suicide Rate in Domestic Prisons
10.09.2025 The alarming increase in suicide cases in Austrian prisons is described as dramatic by the Ombudsman. Inadequate detention conditions and staff shortages are massively exacerbating the situation.
Agreement Reached on Headscarf Ban for Under-14s Achieved
10.09.2025 The headscarf ban for underage girls in schools is moving a step closer. The government has reached an agreement in this regard.
Government Reaches Agreement on Truck Toll
10.09.2025 The federal government has reached an agreement on the truck toll for the year 2026. The burden on freight carriers is less than originally anticipated. For car drivers, nothing changes with the vignette.
Investigations into Large-Scale Operation in Vienna High School Continue
10.09.2025 The investigations in the case of the girl found with stab wounds in a Vienna high school on Tuesday are ongoing, with the police continuing to investigate in all directions. Reports of a possible self-inflicted injury by the girl remain unconfirmed.
Wizz Air Says Goodbye: No More Flights from Vienna in the Future
10.09.2025 The airline Wizz Air will bid farewell to its location in Vienna. Vienna Airport finds this "very regrettable".
ORF Summer Talks: Stocker Tops in Sympathy, Kickl in Credibility
10.09.2025 The opinion research institute OGM surveyed the ORF summer talks 2025 and their impact on potential voters.
EU Climate Target 2040: Totschnig Defends Government's Approach
10.09.2025 Environment Minister Norbert Totschnig defended the federal government's approach regarding the EU climate target 2040.
Correctional Officer Charged with Coercion and Abuse of Authority
10.09.2025 A correctional officer is going to court at the end of September because he is accused of abusing his position of authority and coercing female inmates in a forensic-therapeutic facility.
Taxonomy Regulation - Austria's Lawsuit Rejected
10.09.2025 The red-white-red lawsuit against the classification of nuclear energy and gas as sustainable has been dismissed by the Court of the European Union.
Wizz Air Says Goodbye: No More Flights from Vienna in the Future
10.09.2025 The airline Wizz Air will say goodbye to its location in Vienna. Vienna Airport finds this "very regrettable".
Ticket Sales for the Football World Cup: The Most Important Questions at the Start
10.09.2025 About nine months before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the USA, FIFA will begin selling the first regular tickets on Wednesday.
Dispute Over Vienna District Budgets: Criticism of Planned Cuts by City Government
10.09.2025 The head of the Inner City, Markus Figl (ÖVP), criticizes the budget cuts planned by the Vienna city government for the districts, as these could have negative impacts on infrastructure and community services, while the SPÖ defends this as a necessary measure for budget consolidation.
Truck Convoy: Hauliers Protested in Vienna
10.09.2025 In Vienna, a truck convoy was on the move on Wednesday. The protest was against possible toll increases.
Football World Cup Qualifiers: ÖFB Sports Director Schöttel Convinced of End to World Cup Drought
10.09.2025 The Austrian national football team is closer than ever to its first World Cup participation in this millennium.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna without Spain?
10.09.2025 Spain threatens to withdraw from the ESC if Israel participates in the Eurovision Song Contest.
Psychosocial Health: "Yellow September" Has Begun
10.09.2025 On Wednesday - World Suicide Prevention Day - the "Yellow September" as a month of action for psychosocial health was launched for the first time in this country.