National Security Council Met: Speed in Security Strategy Demanded
18.09.2025 After airspace violations by Russian drones in Poland, the National Security Council met on Wednesday afternoon.
13th Music Theatre Award Presented: Here Are the Winners
18.09.2025 Big stage at Circus Roncalli: At the 13th Austrian Music Theater Awards on Wednesday evening, the best performances in opera, operetta, and musical were celebrated. Cecilia Bartoli received the Grand Prize of the Jury, Ferruccio Furlanetto was honored for his lifetime achievement.
Large Demonstration for Palestine Takes Place on Saturday in Vienna
18.09.2025 A large demonstration under the motto "Sanctions against Israel – Stop the Genocide!" is announced for Saturday in Vienna. The organizers are calling for an end to Austria's political and economic cooperation with Israel.
ÖFB Coach Rangnick Undergoes Ankle Surgery Again
17.09.2025 ÖFB head coach Ralf Rangnick has once again undergone surgery on his ankle, with the procedure this time taking place at the Murnau Accident Clinic in Bavaria.
2.7 Billion: Record Claims Against René Benko
17.09.2025 After the collapse of the Signa Group, company founder René Benko is also facing massive claims in his personal bankruptcy. Creditors have filed claims amounting to 2.7 billion euros – a historic high.
Vienna Lines Must Pay: Students Receive Difference for Semester Ticket Back
17.09.2025 After years of legal dispute, it is now clear: The Wiener Linien must refund the price difference for the semester ticket to thousands of students with secondary residence outside of Vienna. According to ticketerstattung.at, the legal ruling is now consistent – appeal excluded.
73-Year-Old Hit by Truck in Vienna-Döbling: Dead
17.09.2025 In Vienna-Döbling, a fatal traffic accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon. A truck hit a pedestrian.
People's Expands Offer Between St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Vienna
17.09.2025 The airline People's is expanding its scheduled flight offerings between the Swiss airport St.Gallen-Altenrhein and Vienna.
Suspected Arson in Waldviertel Senior Residence
17.09.2025 After the fire in a senior residence in Waidhofen an der Thaya over the weekend, investigations are underway on suspicion of negligent or intentional arson.
Billion-Dollar Costs Due to Natural Disasters: Insurance Claims at Record Highs
17.09.2025 Natural disasters cause damages worth billions in Austria every year. Nevertheless, only a few people see themselves as responsible. The insurance industry and research are now proposing new models and measures.
Cup Duel in a Full House: Rapid Vienna Challenged in Oberwart
17.09.2025 Football Bundesliga club Rapid Vienna can take another step towards a successful season in the ÖFB Cup on Wednesday. The record champion will face SV Oberwart in the second round on Wednesday.
New ORF Survey to Reflect the Mood in Austria
17.09.2025 After the successful launch last year, ORF is once again inviting participation in the large online survey. The goal is to obtain a current picture of the concerns, wishes, and opinions in the country.
New ÖBB Timetable: Changes Starting in December
17.09.2025 The ÖBB has presented its new timetable, which will be valid from December 14, in the context of the historic opening of the Koralmbahn between Styria and Carinthia. This effectively creates a new southern railway, and the route from Graz to Klagenfurt can be covered in 41 minutes with the fastest train. From Vienna, there are 26 daily connections to Klagenfurt and 33 to Graz. From spring 2026, trains from the Westbahn company will also be added. The ticket prices of ÖBB will increase by 3.5 percent from December.
Airshow Airpower Returns to Zeltweg in 2027
17.09.2025 After eleven past editions, the Airpower air show will take place again in 2027.
WKÖ-General Danninger for "Fairness Package"
17.09.2025 "If the Finance Minister is truly serious about combating fraud, he must not ignore social abuse," said WKÖ Secretary General Jochen Danninger.
Lower Austria with a Multi-Million Savings Target
17.09.2025 300 million euros: That is Lower Austria's savings target with regard to the double budget 2027/2028.
Over 800 Objects: Estate of Hedy Lamarr Goes to the Film Archive Austria
17.09.2025 After the bankruptcy of Signa Holding, the Filmarchiv Austria is taking over the extensive estate of the Austrian-American film icon Hedy Lamarr. The collection is set to be publicly displayed for the first time starting in 2026.
After Wildlife Accident: Car Driver Simply Took Deer in the Trunk
17.09.2025 A 64-year-old man loaded a dead deer into the trunk after a wildlife accident in Obervellach on the night of Tuesday and continued his journey. The police stopped the car during a routine check.
Graz Election: FPÖ Sends Apfelknab as Top Candidate into the Race
17.09.2025 René Apfelknab will run as the FPÖ's top candidate in the Graz election 2026. He says: "The city government has failed in economic, financial, and traffic matters, and is not perceptible in security policy."
Ryanair Cuts Routes and Reduces Fleet in Vienna
17.09.2025 The low-cost airline Ryanair is withdrawing three of its 19 aircraft from Vienna. The company cites high costs at the location as the reason. Around 100 employees are affected.
4.1 Percent: Inflation in August at Annual High
17.09.2025 Inflation in Austria reached a new annual high of 4.1 percent in August.
4.1 Percent: Inflation in August at Annual High
17.09.2025 Inflation in Austria reached a new annual high of 4.1 percent in August.
Fatalities in Shooting on Wiener Vorgartenstraße: Police in Major Operation
17.09.2025 Late Tuesday evening, a large-scale police operation took place following gunfire on Vorgartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Price Increase for ÖBB Tickets "Absolutely Understandable"
17.09.2025 The planned increase in ÖBB ticket prices by 3.5 percent is considered reasonable by the Pro Bahn association, as the benefits for passengers due to new infrastructure projects and improved train services outweigh the costs.
Suspicion of Coercion Against Styrian FPÖ Leader Kunasek Not Confirmed
17.09.2025 The public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt has closed the investigation against the Styrian FPÖ leader Mario Kunasek and regional councilor Stefan Hermann. The suspicion of coercion in connection with the FPÖ financial affair in Graz has not been substantiated.
"Big Move": Government Approves Rental Package
17.09.2025 The ÖVP-SPÖ-NEOS government has reached an agreement on a rental package. Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler spoke of a "major breakthrough".
18-Year-Old Threatened Classmate with Gun in Front of Vienna Supermarket: WEGA Operation
17.09.2025 An 18-year-old threatened two classmates with a blank-firing gun on Tuesday, which led to a deployment of the special unit WEGA.
Two Dead in Vienna - Condition of 24-Year-Old Critical: "Doctors Fight for Her Life"
18.09.2025 After a homicide on Tuesday, in which a 44-year-old man in Vienna-Leopoldstadt allegedly shot his wife (44) and then himself, the motive seems to be a relationship issue: As police spokeswoman Julia Schick announced the following day, the couple was still married but living separately and in the process of divorce.
53-Year-Old Arrested After Dispute Over Drugs in Vienna-Favoriten
17.09.2025 Officers from the Vienna City Police Command Favoriten provisionally arrested a 53-year-old on Tuesday.
Viennese Taxi Driver Allegedly Raped 28-Year-Old in Container: Information Requested
17.09.2025 A 53-year-old taxi driver is alleged to have sexually assaulted a 28-year-old woman in a container in Vienna-Floridsdorf at the beginning of September. The police suspect further possible offenses and are asking for information.
Police Officers in Vienna-Floridsdorf Threatened with Murder
17.09.2025 At Franz-Jonas-Platz in Vienna-Floridsdorf, officers from the Hermann-Bahr-Straße police station were threatened with being killed on Tuesday.
Alcohol in Croissants, Milk Rolls & Co: Demand for Declaration Requirement
18.09.2025 Few people are aware that milk rolls, croissants, and similar products contain alcohol. How much of it is actually in these fine baked goods is often unclear. The Chamber of Labor (AK) Upper Austria is therefore calling for clearer labeling. In a test of 30 products, if they were beverages, two would be required to declare their alcohol content, the interest group reported in a press release on Wednesday.
Job Cuts at Hofer: These Employees Are Affected
17.09.2025 The food discounter Hofer will close its logistics center in Weißenbach by the end of 2026. Restructuring is also imminent at the company headquarters in Sattledt. The number of those affected is still unclear.
Church Departures Slowed Down Slightly in 2024
17.09.2025 In the Roman Catholic Church, there were over 13,000 fewer church departures last year than in 2023.
Two Dead in Vienna - Condition of 24-Year-Old Critical: "Doctors Fighting for Her Life"
17.09.2025 After a homicide on Tuesday, in which a 44-year-old man in Vienna-Leopoldstadt allegedly shot his wife (44) and then himself, the motive seems to be a relationship issue: As police spokeswoman Julia Schick announced the following day, the couple was still married but living separately and in the process of divorce.
Law Against Possession Disturbance Rip-Off Goes Into Review
17.09.2025 Justice Minister Anna Sporrer aims to specifically target extortion through a legal amendment, where property owners threaten high legal costs for short parking or turning maneuvers. The draft is now under review.
District Melk: Drug Driver Without License Caught on A1
17.09.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, during a police check along the Westautobahn (A1), a driver without a license was caught under the influence of drugs. He showed "clear symptoms of impairment due to narcotics," it was stated in a release on Wednesday.
"Big Move": Government Approves Rental Package
17.09.2025 The ÖVP-SPÖ-NEOS government has reached an agreement on a rental package. Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler spoke of a "major breakthrough".
SOS Children's Villages Announces External Evaluation Following Allegations of Violence
17.09.2025 After serious allegations of years of violence and abuse at the SOS Children's Village in Moosburg, the previous measures for addressing the issue are now to be reviewed.
Coronavirus is spreading again: Adapted vaccines now available
17.09.2025 In the wastewater, there is a slight increase in the coronavirus. The Association of Vaccine Manufacturers (ÖVIH) appropriately announced on Wednesday that the free LP.8.1 variant vaccines against a severe course of Covid-19 are already being delivered and will be available before the start of the cold season. Anyone over 60 years old or with pre-existing conditions who has not been vaccinated or infected in the past twelve months should now make a vaccination appointment.
Two Dead in Vienna - Condition of 24-Year-Old Critical: "Doctors Fighting for Her Life"
17.09.2025 Moment of Silence Held
Green Party with More Members Than Ever Before
17.09.2025 The Greens can celebrate a new record high in membership.
Classmate Threatened with Knife in Classroom
17.09.2025 An incident involving a knife occurred in a Burgenland classroom on Tuesday.
Unknown Cause: Garage Fire with Heavy Smoke Development in Wiener Neustadt
17.09.2025 On Tuesday evening, there was a garage fire near the main train station in Wiener Neustadt. It resulted in heavy smoke development. A parked car, from which the fire likely originated, was completely destroyed.
Borrowing Money in Austria Not Uncommon
17.09.2025 Over 40 percent of Austrians have borrowed money in the last two years, according to a survey.
4.1 Percent: Inflation in August at Annual High
17.09.2025 Inflation in Austria reached a new annual high of 4.1 percent in August.
Two Dead in Vienna - Condition of 24-Year-Old Critical: "Doctors Fighting for Her Life"
17.09.2025 After a homicide on Tuesday in which a 44-year-old man in Vienna-Leopoldstadt allegedly shot his wife (44) and himself, two other victims - a 24-year-old woman, who is the daughter of the suspected shooter, and a 26-year-old man - are alive, a spokesperson for the Vienna Health Association told APA on Wednesday.
Continuing Education Time: This is What the AMS Chief Says
17.09.2025 AMS Head Johannes Kopf commented on the topic of further education time in the Ö1 "Morgenjournal".
WKÖ-General Danninger for "Fairness Package"
17.09.2025 "If the Finance Minister is truly serious about combating fraud, he cannot ignore social abuse," said WKÖ Secretary General Jochen Danninger.
Fatalities in Shooting on Vienna's Vorgartenstraße: Police in Major Operation
17.09.2025 Late Tuesday evening, a large-scale police operation took place following gunfire on Vorgartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.Hundreds of Thousands of Event Visitors: ARBÖ Warns of Extreme Traffic Jam Weekend in Vienna
17.09.2025 This coming weekend, there will be significant traffic jams and long delays in Vienna, warns the ARBÖ. On Saturday, September 20, the "Day of Sports" will take place, and on Sunday, September 21, the performance of the Australian metalcore band "Parkway Drive".
Fatalities in Shooting on Vienna's Vorgartenstraße: Police in Major Operation
16.09.2025 Late Tuesday evening, a large-scale police operation took place following gunfire on Vorgartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Fatalities in Shooting on Vienna's Vorgartenstraße: Police in Major Operation
16.09.2025 Late Tuesday evening, a large-scale police operation took place following gunfire on Vorgartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Fatalities in Shooting on Vienna's Vorgartenstraße: Police in Major Operation
16.09.2025 Late Tuesday evening, a large-scale police operation took place following gunfire on Vorgartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.Fatalities in Shooting on Vienna's Vorgartenstraße: Police in Major Operation
16.09.2025 Late Tuesday evening, a large-scale police operation took place following gunfire on Vorgartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.