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  • Federal Prosecutor's Office: Transparency with Proposals

    28.07.2025 Regarding a federal prosecutor's office, there are alternative proposals from the NGO Transparency International.

    Burglary out of Boredom in Vienna-Alsergrund: Man Vandalized Offices and Streamed Videos

    28.07.2025 A 19-year-old man broke into office premises in Vienna-Alsergrund on the night from Saturday to Sunday, vandalized them, and was eventually arrested by the police.

    Investigations After Robbery on Simmeringer Hauptstraße

    28.07.2025 On Sunday afternoon, the police were alerted to a robbery on Simmeringer Hauptstraße.

    Sake Week Vienna Celebrates 5th Anniversary

    28.07.2025 Sake Week Vienna 2025 celebrates its fifth anniversary – and invites you from October 1 to 11 to once again discover the rich abundance of Japanese drinking and dining culture.

    Football: Cologne and Leicester Played Charity Match in Graz After Rampage

    28.07.2025 After the rampage in Graz, two renowned clubs faced off in a charity match on Friday. 1. FC Köln defeated Leicester City 3:1 at the Merkur Arena. A total of 40,000 euros was raised.

    July 2025 Among the Wettest in Recorded History

    28.07.2025 July in Austria has been relatively rainy and cloudy so far.

    Castle Hardegg opens for visitors for the first time in years

    28.07.2025 The medieval castle in the smallest town in Austria will be accessible from August 11 for two weeks – as part of the "1st Castle Summer".

    Start-ups: Three Vienna Universities in Top 25

    28.07.2025 Most start-ups in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) were founded in the last decade according to a study by students, employees, and graduates of TU Munich, ETH Zurich, and the University of St. Gallen.

    New Bike Path and Green School Forecourt for Vienna-Kaisermühlen

    28.07.2025 In Vienna's Donaustadt, a comprehensive infrastructure project is starting: bike path, school route safety, and greening are intended to enhance the quality of life around the Goethehof.

    2.1 Million Euros Await in Lotto Double Jackpot on Wednesday

    28.07.2025 After no one guessed all "six correct" numbers in the bonus draw on Friday, there was also no winner on Sunday. On Wednesday, there will be a lottery double jackpot.

    IKG Demands Clear Words Against "Hatred of Israel"

    28.07.2025 Elie Rosen, President of the IKG Salzburg, Styria, and Carinthia, has called for a clear statement against "hatred of Israel" from politics, cultural institutions, and civil society following a disruption by a pro-Palestinian activist group at the Salzburg Festival and reports of discrimination against Israeli guests.

    So many tourists paid for a day ticket in Venice this year

    28.07.2025 After 54 days, the second testing phase of the system, which is intended to help Venice better control mass tourism, ended last weekend.

    Nine-Year-Old from Vienna Injured by Horse During "Kufenstechen" in Carinthia

    28.07.2025 On Sunday, a nine-year-old boy from Vienna was injured at the Nötscher Kirchtag (district of Villach-Land).

    Return Program for Illegal Weapons Demanded Following International Model

    29.07.2025 The Greens are calling for a program to return unregistered weapons, as the high number of illegal weapons in Austria poses a significant security risk, and they refer to successful buyback and amnesty programs in Serbia and New Zealand.

    Man Threatened Neighbors in Vienna-Floridsdorf with Knife: Arrest

    28.07.2025 Because a 31-year-old Algerian national allegedly threatened his neighbors in Vienna-Floridsdorf with afolding knife, the police emergency call was notified.

    Out of the Asphalt: Climate Boulevard Thaliastraße in Vienna-Ottakring Completed

    29.07.2025 The transformation of Thaliastraße into an inviting open-air living room is now complete. Under the motto "Out of the Asphalt," the 2.8-kilometer stretch was unsealed, greened, and cooled in three phases.

    Suspect Identified After Robbery in Vienna-Meidling

    28.07.2025 After an attack on a 37-year-old in a Vienna park at the end of May by a group of five youths, a suspect has been identified.

    Vienna Police Prove Further Crimes to 16-Year-Old in Pre-Trial Detention

    28.07.2025 A 16-year-old girl from Vienna, who is currently in pre-trial detention for serious offenses such as robbery and a knife attack, is said to be responsible for additional criminal acts.

    43-Year-Old Attacked Wife in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus

    28.07.2025 A 43-year-old man attacked his wife in the night from Saturday to Sunday in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus.

    Numerous Arrests and Reports Surrounding Identitarian Demonstration in Vienna

    28.07.2025 Around the demo of the far-right Identitarians and several counter-demonstrations over the weekend in Vienna, the police reported 56 temporary arrests and slightly more than 200 charges.

    Firefighting Operations After Storm in Mostviertel

    28.07.2025 After a storm with heavy rain, the fire departments were deployed on Sunday in the Mostviertel region of Lower Austria.

    Accusation of Antisemitism Against Vienna Pizzeria

    28.07.2025 An Israeli-American musician reports an antisemitic incident in a Viennese pizzeria. The State Secretary responsible for combating antisemitism, Pröll, demands a full investigation.

    How Police Operations Are Trained

    28.07.2025 Vienna-Donaustadt is home to a training center covering over 8,000 square meters. Media representatives were able to take a look behind the scenes.

    German Courses of the ÖIF Meet with Satisfaction

    28.07.2025 The German courses of the Austrian Integration Fund for refugees are met with satisfaction among participants.

    Vienna Symphony Orchestra in Search of Director

    28.07.2025 The Vienna Symphony Orchestra is seeking a director through a public call starting from September 2027.

    Animal Protection Association Warns: Avoid These Mistakes with Young Birds

    27.07.2025 A young bird with feathers sits seemingly helpless on the ground – the impulse is to rescue it. However, doing so can harm the animal. The Austrian Animal Welfare Association emphatically stresses: Hands off so-called fledglings. These birds are not abandoned; they are learning to fly.

    Local Gastronomy and Tourism Industry Dependent on Immigration

    27.07.2025 A significant portion of the workforce in the Austrian gastronomy and tourism sector has a migration background.

    Large Operation Near Vienna: ICE Stopped in Tunnel

    26.07.2025 Due to a disruption, an ICE train heading towards Hamburg came to a halt after the Wien-Meidling station on Saturday.

    Large Operation Near Vienna: ICE Stopped in Tunnel

    26.07.2025 Due to a disruption, an ICE heading towards Hamburg came to a halt after the Wien-Meidling station on Saturday.

    Disruption at Salzburg Festival: Tightening Measures Coming

    26.07.2025 After the disruption at the Salzburg Festival, stricter measures are inevitable.

    Fire After Alcohol Crash in Wels

    26.07.2025 In Wels, a fire broke out on Friday following an alcohol-related crash. The vehicle involved belonged to a probationary license holder.

    Identitarians with Demonstration in Vienna

    26.07.2025 In Vienna, a demonstration by the Identitarians took place on Saturday.

    Mikl-Leitner: "Radical Islam Probably Greatest Danger for Society"

    26.07.2025 Lower Austria's state leader Johanna Mikl-Leitner spoke in an APA interview about the topics of budget, part-time work, and radical Islam.

    Dog on Roof Caused Fire Department Operation in Baden District

    26.07.2025 In the district of Baden, the fire department came to the aid of a dog on the roof of a residential complex on Saturday.

    Good News After Window Fall in St. Pölten

    26.07.2025 After a fall from a window in St. Pölten in June, a four-year-old is on the road to recovery. He was seriously injured and had been taken to the Donaustadt Clinic in Vienna. Meanwhile, the mother does not expect any charges, reported ORF Lower Austria on Saturday.

    Weather Sends Pools on a Roller Coaster Ride

    26.07.2025 The weather in Austria this summer is somewhat lacking. How did it look in the swimming pools?

    23-Year-Old Was Able to Locate Stolen E-Scooter

    26.07.2025 In Vienna-Landstraße, two suspected thieves were arrested on Friday.

    Teenager Arrested After Burglary in Vienna

    26.07.2025 In the 15th district of Vienna, Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, a 14-year-old was arrested on Saturday night following a burglary.

    Accident with Three Injured in the District of Tulln

    26.07.2025 In the district of Tulln, a car accident with three seriously injured occurred on Saturday.

    Shoplifter Urinated in Office in Vienna-Brigittenau

    26.07.2025 In the 20th district of Vienna, a 27-year-old was apprehended who allegedly stole goods in a supermarket.

    Teenager in Vienna-Neubau Bit Policewoman

    26.07.2025 In Vienna-Neubau, a policewoman was injured on the night of Friday. She was bitten by a teenager.

    Man Seriously Injured at Linz Main Station

    26.07.2025 At the main train station in Linz, a 65-year-old was seriously injured during the night on Saturday.

    Vienna Pet Service Recorded Numerous Reports

    26.07.2025 In the pet recovery service of the Vienna Veterinary Office, a total of 231 cats and dogs were reported last month.

    AI Authority Arrives Late

    26.07.2025 The planned AI authority will start in the fall, according to Digitalization State Secretary Alexander Pröll (ÖVP) to the "Salzburger Nachrichten" (Saturday).

    Man Died in Traffic Accident in Lower Austria

    26.07.2025 In Lower Austria, a traffic accident with one fatality occurred on Friday.

    "The Old King in His Exile": Vienna's Free Book 2025 Announced

    26.07.2025 2025 has the novel "The Old King in His Exile" by Arno Geiger as the Vienna Free Book.

    Changes to Bus Lines 53A, 54A, and 54B in Vienna-Hietzing

    25.07.2025 From today, comprehensive changes to bus lines 53A, 54A, and 54B are in effect in Hietzing.

    Reduction in Police Basic Courses: This Many Spots Are Being Cut

    25.07.2025 After the recently announced cancellations of basic police courses in six federal states, the exact extent of the cutbacks is now also known.