Court of Audit Praises Reforms in Vienna's Emergency Services
18.07.2025 The city of Vienna has largely implemented key recommendations from the Court of Audit for reforming its emergency services. This is according to a follow-up audit, the results of which were published on Friday.
Illegal: Court Overturns "Waste Contribution" at Nova Rock Festival
18.07.2025 The practice of the Nova Rock organizers to charge visitors with a mandatory "waste contribution" is unlawful according to a ruling by the Vienna Higher Regional Court (OLG).
In Salzburg, the earth trembled slightly
18.07.2025 In Salzburg, a minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.5 occurred early Friday morning.
Buwog buys Vienna "APA Tower" for nearly 14 million euros
18.07.2025 As part of the bankruptcy proceedings, a project company of Signa Development has sold the former "APA Tower" in Vienna-Döbling to Buwog.
Serial Burglar Targeted Coffee Machines
18.07.2025 During a vehicle check in Burgenland, the police caught a serial burglar. Numerous stolen coffee machines and other stolen goods were secured from the 29-year-old.
"Not the Voters Need to Change, but the ÖVP"
18.07.2025 To once again become the leading political force in Austria, the ÖVP must reposition itself on central political issues, according to Secretary General Nico Marchetti.
Autopsy to Determine Cause of Death of Felix Baumgartner
18.07.2025 After the fatal paraglider accident of Felix Baumgartner in Italy, new details have emerged. An autopsy is to determine, among other things, whether the extreme athlete was already dead upon impact.
Fatal Motorcycle Accident: 25-Year-Old Dies in Carinthia
18.07.2025 A 25-year-old Carinthian crashed into a group of trees with his motorcycle, which was not registered for traffic, in the municipality of Flattach on the night of Friday and lost his life.
Huss: "ÖGK cannot remain as it currently is"
18.07.2025 A return to nine regional health insurance funds would mean another five years of stagnation. However, the ÖGK cannot remain as it currently is. It must evolve, it must become more regional, said Chairman Andreas Huss on Thursday evening in the ZiB2 of ORF.
New Attempt for Headscarf Ban for Under 14-Year-Olds in Autumn
18.07.2025 Family and Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm plans to bring the already announced headscarf ban for schoolgirls under 14 years old to a decision in the fall.
Totes Baby in Klagenfurt: No New Lead Yet
18.07.2025 In the case of the dead infant found at the end of June in Klagenfurt's Europapark, there are still no decisive investigation results.
Iron Maiden Thrill with Old School Set at Vienna's Happel Stadium
18.07.2025 With their "Run For Your Lives" tour, Iron Maiden filled the Vienna Ernst-Happel-Stadium on Thursday evening. The British metal band presented a show that exclusively included songs from the period between 1980 and 1992 – and thus met with great approval from the audience.New Vienna Park "Auf der Schmelz" Opened
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Felix Baumgartner killed in paragliding accident in Italy
18.07.2025 The Austrian extreme sportsman Felix Baumgartner passed away on Thursday in a paragliding accident in Porto Sant'Elpidio on the Adriatic coast in the Marche region.
Felix Baumgartner Dies in Paragliding Accident in Italy
17.07.2025 The Austrian extreme sportsman Felix Baumgartner passed away on Thursday in a paragliding accident in Porto Sant'Elpidio on the Adriatic coast in the Marche region.
Landlord in St. Pölten Threatened with Knife: Arrest
17.07.2025 A 31-year-old was arrested in St. Pölten after threatening with a knife.
Win a City Trip with Flemings Hotels
18.07.2025 Fancy a city trip? Together with Flemings Hotels, VIENNA.at is giving away a short vacation for two people including breakfast in Frankfurt, Munich, or Vienna. Participate in the contest now and discover your favorite city!Car Crashed into Badner Bahn: Two Injured
17.07.2025 On Thursday, a car collided with a train of the Badner Bahn in Baden.Trump Announces Change in Coca-Cola Recipe
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Budget Deficit to Decrease to 3.2 Percent by 2029 According to IHS Forecast
17.07.2025 According to the IHS medium-term economic forecast, Austria's overall government deficit will gradually decrease from 4.6 percent of GDP in 2024 to 3.2 percent by 2029. To stimulate the sluggish economy, the IHS desires a "productivity offensive."
"Stranger Things": Trailer for Final 5th Season Released
17.07.2025 Fans of "Stranger Things" have to wait until November before the fifth and final season of the mystery series is released. However, Netflix is already giving a preview of the dark finale with a two-and-a-half-minute trailer.
No new police officers: Basic courses canceled in six federal states
17.07.2025 The budget cuts in the Ministry of the Interior are affecting the recruitment of police trainees across the board for the first time. Staff representatives are raising the alarm.
No new police officers: Basic courses canceled in six federal states
17.07.2025 The austerity measures in the Ministry of the Interior are affecting the recruitment of police trainees nationwide for the first time. Staff representatives are raising the alarm.
Reintegration Part-Time Works: 75% Still in the Job Five Years Later
17.07.2025 Over 28,000 people have used the reintegration part-time model since its introduction from 2017 to 2023. Those who do not yet feel fit for a full return to work after a serious illness can agree to part-time work for a maximum of six months.
Crime in Traiskirchen: Investigators Clarified the Origin of the Weapon
17.07.2025 After the bloodshed in Traiskirchen (Baden district), where a day-release prisoner shot a 55-year-old man dead and seriously injured a 25-year-old woman on Sunday, investigators now know the origin of the weapon used.
"Concerns" About Job Posting in the Ministry of Justice
17.07.2025 Representatives of judges and prosecutors express concerns about a job posting in the Ministry of Justice, as it is also open to non-judges or non-prosecutors. They fear a weakening of professional self-governance. The ministry defends the open job posting.
Crime in Traiskirchen: Investigators Clarified the Origin of the Weapon
17.07.2025 After the bloodshed in Traiskirchen (Baden district), where a day-release prisoner shot a 55-year-old man dead and seriously injured a 25-year-old woman on Sunday, investigators now know the origin of the weapon used.
With Gun in Vienna Fitness Studio: Police Stop Angry Gym Visitor
17.07.2025 An initially ordinary dispute in a gym in Vienna-Donaustadt ended in a physical altercation and the discovery of a weapon. According to the police, the trigger was tension that had already arisen a few days earlier between a 17-year-old and a 29-year-old.
Mattle Announces Details on the Reform of the Cash Register Reform
17.07.2025 In the debate on health insurance reform initiated by him, the Tyrolean Governor Anton Mattle (ÖVP) has now disclosed details of a possible "reform of the reform" he proposed.
Despite Ban: Alcohol Sales in Vienna Vending Machines Uncovered
17.07.2025 195 vending machine shops have been scrutinized by the Vienna Market Office, which have already been caught illegally selling alcohol.
Vienna Police Search for Rip-Deal Fraudster: 3,000 Euro Reward Offered
17.07.2025 The Vienna police have released images and details of a suspected fraudster who allegedly stole 40 Bitcoins from an industrialist from western Austria in 2022. At that time, these were worth about 815,000 euros and are now worth around four million. A reward of 3,000 euros has been offered for information leading to the arrest of the 37-year-old man.
Disaar Sunscreen Lotion 90+ is being recalled
17.07.2025 The company UOUOROSE GmbH is recalling the sunscreen "Disaar Suncreen Lotion 90+".
Disaar Sunscreen Lotion 90+ is being recalled
17.07.2025 The company UOUOROSE GmbH is recalling the sunscreen "Disaar Suncreen Lotion 90+".
How a Nurse Saved Steven Gätjen's Name: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the TV Star
17.07.2025 Most celebrities guard their private lives like a treasure, but Steven Gätjen has now revealed a small detail that is causing a stir. In an Instagram reel where he answered questions that users most frequently google about him, the big surprise came right at the beginning. The question "What is Steven Gätjen's real name?" made the host chuckle – and set the stage for an incredible anecdote.
GPA and Trade Association Demand Action Against "Austria Price Surcharge"
17.07.2025 In Austria, the so-called Austria price surcharge repeatedly causes discussions. Studies indicate that products are more expensive here than in Germany. GPA and the Trade Association are calling for a ban on territorial supply constraints and warn against a weakening of a corresponding EU initiative.
Viennese Teacher Dismissed After Refusal of ID Austria
17.07.2025 A teacher at a Vienna high school was reportedly dismissed, according to "Standard", because she refused to use ID Austria for accessing the school software and ignored corresponding instructions from the school administration. The Ministry of Education stated that the digital identity card is required to, for example, record school grades.
Tom Kaulitz's Grim Prediction: FC Bayern Faces Horror Season After Club World Cup Debacle and Musiala's Injury!
17.07.2025 Catastrophic prospects for FC Bayern! After the World Cup debacle and Musiala's injury drama, Tom Kaulitz warns of a horror season.
Sonya Kraus Sends Fans into Ecstasy with Hot Bikini Posts from Mallorca
17.07.2025 Sonya Kraus delights with her hot bikini appearance in Mallorca: At 52, she shows a figure that leaves us speechless and proves that glamour knows no age limits!
New on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & Co.: The Releases from July 21 to 27
17.07.2025 From July 21 to 27, there are many new film and series releases on the streaming platforms Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. Here is an overview of all the streaming news.
IHS Predicts "Moderate Growth Potential" Until 2029
17.07.2025 According to IHS Chief Holger Bonin, Austria's economy will grow "significantly too weakly" by the year 2029.
Five Years of Garden Bar: Gugumuck Invites to the Summer Festival
17.07.2025 With two awards and a summer festival, Andreas Gugumuck celebrates the five-year anniversary of his garden bar in Vienna-Favoriten.
Inflation Rises Again: Prices Significantly Higher in June
17.07.2025 Consumer prices rose by 3.3 percent in June this year compared to the previous year, as announced by Statistics Austria on Thursday.
Knife Stabbed in Back: Another Brutal Attack at Vienna's Reumannplatz
17.07.2025 Once again, there was a stabbing on Wednesday in the "weapon prohibition zone" at Reumannplatz in Vienna-Favoriten. The perpetrator is on the run.
Budget Deficit to Decrease to 3.2 Percent by 2029 According to IHS Forecast
17.07.2025 According to the IHS medium-term economic forecast, Austria's overall government deficit will gradually decrease from 4.6 percent of GDP in 2024 to 3.2 percent by 2029. To stimulate the sluggish economy, the IHS desires a "productivity offensive."
Terror Threat Against Vienna Westbahnhof: Trial Against Teenager
17.07.2025 On Monday, under the strictest security measures, a trial will be held at the Vienna Regional Court against a now 15-year-old alleged supporter of the radical terrorist militia "Islamic State" (IS), who is said to have planned a terrorist attack against the Vienna Westbahnhof and assured an IS contact person of its execution in the summer of 2025.
Comedian Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt are having a child
17.07.2025 The US comedian Pete Davidson and model Elsie Hewitt are expecting their first child together. The couple has been in a relationship since the beginning of the year and now lives together in New York.
Alaska: Severe Seaquake Triggers Tsunami Warning
17.07.2025 An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 has shaken the region around Sand Point in southwestern Alaska. The US authorities warned of possible tsunami waves along the coast – an evacuation was initiated.
With Gun in Vienna Gym: Police Stop Angry Gym Visitor
17.07.2025 An initially ordinary dispute in a gym in Vienna-Donaustadt ended in a physical altercation and the discovery of a weapon. According to the police, the trigger was tension that had arisen a few days earlier between a 17-year-old and a 29-year-old.
39-Year-Old Arrested Due to Outstanding Administrative Penalties
17.07.2025 The Vienna police arrested a 39-year-old man on Wednesday due to outstanding administrative fines.
Woman Looted Clothing Donation Container in Vienna: Arrest
17.07.2025 In the center of Vienna, a 64-year-old woman was caught stealing from a clothing donation container on Wednesday evening.
Black Grass Snakes Are Spreading in Germany
17.07.2025 In North Rhine-Westphalia, sightings of black snakes are increasing. Many people are startled – but it is a harmless, protected species. Biologists explain the rare phenomenon and provide behavior tips.
New Arrival at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn: Golden Takin Seen for the First Time
17.07.2025 The Schönbrunn Zoo announces delightful news: Two male golden takins have safely arrived in Vienna and can now be viewed in the new exhibit for Asian mountain animals.
Rooftop Series "Shell Yeah!" Brings Cuban Summer Flair to Vienna
17.07.2025 "Shell Yeah!": The rooftop bar Cayo Coco at The Hoxton hotel becomes a platform for music, seafood, and Caribbean lifestyle in July and August.
Reykjanes: Volcano Spews Lava – Thermal Bath Evacuated
17.07.2025 A volcano has erupted again on the Icelandic Reykjanes Peninsula. A fissure up to one kilometer long is spewing lava. Tourist sites like the Blue Lagoon have been evacuated as a precaution.
Driver's Cabin Buried Under 50 Tons: Truck Occupants Stable After Bridge Collapse in Linz
17.07.2025 After the collapse of a pedestrian bridge in Linz, the two seriously injured occupants of the truck are in stable condition.