Metalworkers' Collective Agreement Decided: Increase is Below Inflation
22.09.2025 In this year's metalworkers' wage negotiations, the negotiators agreed on a new collective agreement for the approximately 190,000 employees on Monday afternoon after just a few hours.
Cheesecake Tasting at the Vienna Marriott Hotel: Test Sweet Creations on October 4th
22.09.2025 Saturday, October 4: All sweet tooths should mark this day in their calendars, as the next Cheesecake Tasting will take place at the Vienna Marriott Hotel.
Further Tug-of-War Over Lobau Tunnel
22.09.2025 The signs for the controversial Lobau Tunnel as part of the S1 section Schwechat-Süßenbrunn are likely to remain on "Stop" for the time being.
Vienna bid farewell to former Burgtheater director Claus Peymann
22.09.2025 The Viennese audience bid farewell on Monday to someone who was initially hated by many, but in the end loved by almost everyone, with a long final applause.
"Manga Day" 2025: Free Issues for Fans and the Curious on Saturday
22.09.2025 On Saturday, September 27th, the fourth Manga Day will take place in the German-speaking region. With 28 free reading samples, the event aims to celebrate manga fans and attract new readers to the medium.
Curious Operation in Lower Austria: Van Towed Truck with Trailer Loaded with Cars
22.09.2025 The police stopped a dangerous towing operation on the Kremser Expressway (S33) near Grafenegg (Krems-Land district).
Vienna Bids Farewell to Former Burgtheater Director Claus Peymann
22.09.2025 The Viennese audience bid farewell on Monday to someone who was initially hated by many, but ultimately loved by almost everyone, with a long final applause.
ORF separates from Brezina in children's programming
22.09.2025 The production company KidsTV, under the creative direction of Thomas Brezina, and ORF are ending their long-standing cooperation at the end of the year.
Truck in Vienna-Penzing on Fire
22.09.2025 In Vienna-Penzing, near the train station Vienna Wolf in der Au, a truck was on fire on Sunday. We received images of the firefighting operation from reader reporter Erich W.25 Layoffs at "Der Standard"
22.09.202525 Layoffs at "Der Standard"
22.09.2025 The daily newspaper "DerStandard" plans a savings program and is laying off 25 employees.
Countdown for Equestrian Event in Front of Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace is On
22.09.2025 Equestrian sports fans in Vienna have reason to celebrate this week. The reason: the Global Champions Tour, which is hosted in front of Schönbrunn Palace.
Allegations of Abuse Against SOS Children's Villages: Griss Leads Investigation Commission
22.09.2025 After allegations of abuse against SOS Children's Villages in Tyrol and Carinthia, a commission chaired by former Supreme Court President Irmgard Griss is expected to examine the structures of the entire organization this week.
Anesthesia, Infusions: This is How the Transport of Moose "Emil" Went
22.09.2025 For "Emil," the new week began eventfully, and in the end, he ended up in the Bohemian Forest. What happened in between.
Attack with Lighter in Vienna Middle School: Janitor Injured
22.09.2025 A 19-year-old man broke into a middle school in Vienna-Floridsdorf on Monday morning and injured a school janitor with a lighter. The school administration was also threatened by the attacker.
Truck in Vienna-Penzing on Fire
22.09.2025 In Vienna-Penzing, near the train station Vienna Wolf in der Au, a truck was on fire on Sunday. We received images of the firefighting operation from reader reporter Erich W.
Serial Killer Shoots Cats in Lower Austria: Information Requested
22.09.2025 In the district of Amstetten, a cat has been shot again. The police suspect a connection with several similar incidents in the region and are once again asking for information from the public.
Massive Road Collapse on the Wienzeile: Tour Bus Slid into Hole
22.09.2025 On Sunday, a large hole appeared on the Linke Wienzeile in Vienna-Meidling. A tour bus got stuck. Reader reporter Erich W. sent photos to VIENNA.at
Colleague Threatened with Gun Photo: Arrest in Vienna-Favoriten
22.09.2025 A 39-year-old manager of a Vienna company is said to have sent a photo with a firearm and a threat to a female colleague on the night of Monday.
Speeder Fled Through Vienna City Center at 180 km/h
22.09.2025 In the night from Saturday to Sunday, police officers from the Fiakerplatz police station in the area of the Parkring in Vienna noticed a car traveling at a significantly excessive speed.
Vienna Special Municipal Council: "You in the federal government have left us with an unparalleled debt hole"
22.09.2025 The new week in politics has begun with a special municipal council meeting in Vienna, among other things.
Massive Road Collapse on the Wienzeile: Tour Bus Slipped into Hole
22.09.2025 On Sunday, a large hole appeared on the Linke Wienzeile in Vienna-Meidling. A tour bus got stuck. Reader reporter Erich W. sent photos to VIENNA.at
42-Year-Old Dead After Traffic Accident in Lower Austria
22.09.2025 One fatality is reported following a traffic accident at the beginning of the week in Maissau, Lower Austria.
Drunk Man Threatened 18-Year-Old in Vienna-Floridsdorf with Blank-Firing Gun
22.09.2025 An intoxicated 43-year-old Austrian citizen is said to have threatened an 18-year-old with a blank-firing gun.
Colleague Threatened with Gun Photo: Arrest in Vienna-Favoriten
22.09.2025 A 39-year-old manager of a Vienna company is said to have sent a photo with a firearm and a threat to a female colleague on the night of Monday.
Massive Road Collapse on the Wienzeile: Tour Bus Slid into Hole
22.09.2025 On Sunday, a large hole opened up on the Linke Wienzeile in Vienna-Meidling, and a tour bus got stuck in it. Reader reporter Erich W. sent photos to VIENNA.at
Statutory Retirement Age for SPÖ Leader Babler "Non-Negotiable"
22.09.2025 SPÖ leader Andreas Babler has classified the statutory retirement age as "non-negotiable".
Speeder Fled Through Vienna City Center at 180 km/h
22.09.2025 In the night from Saturday to Sunday, police officers from the Fiakerplatz police station in the area of the Parkring in Vienna noticed a car traveling at a significantly excessive speed.
Boy Remains in Intensive Care After Falling from Window in Vienna-Penzing
22.09.2025 The boy who fell from a window on Saturday evening in Vienna-Penzing and was critically injured is still in the intensive care unit according to the hospital's statement on Monday.
Arrest after attempted e-moped theft in Vienna-Brigittenau
22.09.2025 In the night from Sunday to Monday, officers from the Dresdnerstraße police station arrested a 28-year-old Slovak citizen in Vienna-Brigittenau.Meinl-Reisinger on ESC Boycott: "Exclusion Does Not Alleviate Any Crisis"
22.09.2025 In the debate about a potential boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna by several countries, Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger has now spoken out.
Moose "Emil" Sedated Near Westautobahn in Upper Austria
22.09.2025 The tour of "Emil" in Austria has been interrupted. On Monday, the moose was sedated, and then it was taken to the edge of the Bohemian Forest.
23-Year-Old Attacked and Robbed by Ex-Boyfriend in Vienna-Mariahilf
22.09.2025 On Sunday, the Vienna police were alerted to a robbery with bodily harm in Vienna-Mariahilf.
Motorcycle of Viennese Seized in Lower Austria
22.09.2025 More than twice as fast as allowed, a Viennese was traveling in Lower Austria over the weekend.
Vienna Children's and Youth Strategy with Eight Themes
22.09.2025 The new week brought the presentation of a Vienna Children's and Youth Strategy. Deputy Mayor Bettina Emmerling says: "Children and young people are the experts of their living environments."
Lotto Quadruple Jackpot: 4.4 Million Euros in the Pot on Wednesday
22.09.2025 Next Wednesday, the lottery drawing will feature a quadruple jackpot.
"Unjustified Million Costs": "Angry Plumbers" Do Not Go Before the Constitutional Court After All
22.09.2025 After the tinsmiths were confronted with high additional costs due to their inclusion in the BUAK (Construction Workers' Holiday and Severance Pay Fund), they wanted to take the matter to the Constitutional Court (VfGH). This will now be waived, as it would only result in a "Pyrrhic victory" at best.
Good News About Drinking Water in Neunkirchen
22.09.2025 The drinking water in Neunkirchen can be used again without restrictions. Boiling before use is no longer necessary, according to the city municipality on Monday on their website.
Moose "Emil" Sedated Near Westautobahn in Upper Austria
22.09.2025 The tour of "Emil" in Austria has been interrupted. On Monday, the moose was sedated, and then the animal was taken to the edge of the Bohemian Forest.
73-Year-Old Shot at Pensioner with Repeating Rifle
22.09.2025 On Saturday, a 73-year-old man in the Jennersdorf district shot at an 80-year-old woman with a repeating rifle, but did not injure her.
Dead Person at West Motorway Parking Lot in Lower Austria
22.09.2025 As the jack is likely to have slipped, a man was trapped under his car on Sunday at the Kirchstetten parking lot (district of St. Pölten) on the West Autobahn (A1). When the 68-year-old German was found in the evening, any help was already too late, according to Lower Austria's executive.
Two Seriously Injured in Collision in Mostviertel
22.09.2025 In Mostviertel, a collision between a motorcycle and a car occurred over the weekend. Two people were seriously injured.
Cyberattack Paralyzes Airports: Continued Long Wait Times
22.09.2025 Passengers at Berlin Airport must prepare for longer waiting times at the start of the week due to the cyberattack.
Cold Front Brings Autumn Weather
22.09.2025 This week, a cold front brings autumn to Austria. On Tuesday, a weather change with noticeable cooling is expected from the west. Early temperatures can drop into the single digits, according to Geosphere Austria.
Woman Threatened with Knife in Vienna-Favoriten: Arrest
22.09.2025 On Friday, a woman in Vienna-Favoriten was insulted and threatened with a knife by an unknown person.
55-Year-Old Threatened Man in Vienna-Margareten with Broken Bottle
22.09.2025 On Saturday, a man is said to have threatened another man with a broken bottle in the area of the Vienna Lerchenfelder Gürtel.
Pro-Palestine Demonstrators at the Musikverein - Performance Affected with Israeli Maestro
22.09.2025 At the Vienna Musikverein, Pro-Palestine demonstrators were present over the weekend. Affected was a performance with the Israeli maestro Lahav Shani.
Drunk 23-Year-Old Hijacked Taxi in Vienna: Wega Operation
22.09.2025 On early Saturday evening, an intoxicated man hijacked a taxi in Vienna-Alsergrund and drove it to the Rossauer Barracks.Moose "Emil" Sedated Near Westautobahn in Upper Austria
22.09.2025 The tour of "Emil" in Austria has been interrupted. On Monday, the moose was sedated, and then it was taken to the edge of the Bohemian Forest.
Abuse of Viennese Pensioner - Pre-trial Detention for Caregiver
22.09.2025 After his arrest in Vienna on suspicion of abusing a demented woman, a caregiver was taken into custody on Sunday.
Due to Deer: Fire Brigade Operation at Enns
22.09.2025 In Enns, a deer caused a fire brigade operation over the weekend.
So many asylum applications were filed in Austria in August
22.09.2025 Austria recorded slightly fewer asylum applications in August than in July. In total, there were 1,403 applications in the previous month.
Penalty in 94th Minute Prevents Rapid Victory at GAK
22.09.2025 Rapid Wien has temporarily left the winning road. After five consecutive competitive wins, the Hütteldorfer did not get beyond a 1:1 against GAK on Sunday. The equalizer for the Graz team came only in the 94th minute through a penalty.
Huge Forest Damage Due to Climate Crisis: Researchers Sound the Alarm
22.09.2025 Wildfires, storms, and bark beetles are already causing billions in damages to the European forestry industry. A new study shows: Without effective climate protection measures, the losses could more than double by the end of the century.
Many People Remain in the Workforce After Cancer Diagnosis
22.09.2025 Statistics Austria has examined employment after a cancer diagnosis.
Free Admission on Wiener Linien Day at the Weltmuseum Wien
22.09.2025 Holders of an annual pass for the Wiener Linien can look forward to a special offer on Saturday, September 27: On this day, the Weltmuseum Wien will open its doors for them free of charge.Meinl-Reisinger on ESC Boycott: "Exclusion Does Not Alleviate Any Crisis"
22.09.2025 In the debate about a potential boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna by several countries, Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger has now spoken out.