Rights and Duties of Property Owners in Vienna
31.10.2025 Anyone who owns a property in Vienna – whether as the owner of an apartment or a house – takes on far more responsibility than just the private use of their own property.
Union Wants More Than 3 Percent Salary Increase in Retail Collective Agreement Negotiations
31.10.2025 The union is demanding a wage increase in the upcoming negotiations for around 430,000 employees in the retail sector and 20,000 apprentices that exceeds the inflation rate of the last twelve months of 3 percent. Due to the high inflation, the collective agreement originally planned for two years must be renegotiated.Wood Company Weiss GmbH Slips into Insolvency Again
30.10.2025 The Salzburg wood company Weiss GmbH is once again insolvent. The company is now facing closure.Prison Sentence After Fire in Graz Star Bar
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Robert Reinagl Dies at Age 57
30.10.2025 Burgtheater actor Robert Reinagl is no longer alive. The 57-year-old died on Thursday after a long illness.
19-Year-Old Drug Driver Sentenced to Prison After Crash with City Bus
30.10.2025 A 19-year-old man was sentenced to ten months in prison at the Vienna Regional Criminal Court after causing a dangerous police chase on July 5.
Wöginger Diversion: OStA Vienna with Directive
30.10.2025 ÖVP politician August Wöginger faces further trouble in the abuse of office case. The directive from the OstA Vienna to the WKStA was to file a complaint against the imposed diversion.
Vienna Police Crack Down Hard on Halloween
30.10.2025 The Vienna police announce increased controls for Halloween. The focus on October 31st will include the control of pyrotechnics as well as maintaining peace and order throughout the city area.
After Cocaine Use: Teichtmeister Remains for Now in Forensic-Therapeutic Center
30.10.2025 The former Burgtheater actor Florian Teichtmeister, who was caught using cocaine at the Munich Oktoberfest, will remain in the forensic-therapeutic center of a correctional facility for up to three more months.
Allegations of Abuse in SOS Children's Village: Former Employee in Vienna Court
31.10.2025 Next week, a former employee of an SOS Children's Village in the federal capital will appear before the Higher Regional Court (OLG) in Vienna.
Flood of Deployments for Rapid Intervention Groups
30.10.2025 The Rapid Intervention Groups have now responded to over 40,000 operations since their introduction.
Prosecution Against Strache is Being Reviewed by the Defense
30.10.2025 The indictment against Heinz-Christian Strache, which became known on Wednesday, is not final and is being reviewed by the defense.
Speeder from Vienna-Alsergrund Caught on A4 in Lower Austria
30.10.2025 At more than 150 km/h, a 29-year-old from Vienna-Alsergrund was traveling on the A4 in Lower Austria on Wednesday.
Historic Fountains in Vienna's City Hall Park Have Been Newly Renovated
30.10.2025 The comprehensive renovation of the two historic fountains in Vienna's Rathauspark has been completed. After the completion of the northern fountain in the spring, the southern fountain near the Parliament has now also been restored. This means that both parts of the listed ensemble have been repaired and technically modernized.
Burgenland: Doskozil Faces Motion of No Confidence
30.10.2025 FPÖ and ÖVP in Burgenland have announced a motion of no confidence against state leader Hans Peter Doskozil.
Four Men with Broken Glass Bottle: 41-Year-Old Injured in Robbery in Vienna-Favoriten
30.10.2025 In the night leading to Thursday, a serious robbery occurred in Vienna-Favoriten, where a 41-year-old man was injured with blows and a broken glass bottle.
Duo Arrested After Attempted Burglary in Vienna-Neubau
30.10.2025 Two individuals were provisionally arrested on Wednesday afternoon in Vienna-Neubau following a suspected burglary.
Nazi Slogans and Violence: Dispute in Vienna Park Escalated
30.10.2025 A dispute in a park in Vienna-Floridsdorf led to a police operation with several charges and an arrest on Tuesday evening.
Police Operation Following Dispute in Vienna-Brigittenau
30.10.2025 In the night leading to Thursday, two men in Vienna-Brigittenau, a 35-year-old and a 39-year-old, were approached on the street by two unknown men.
Perpetrator on the Run After Unsuccessful Robbery of Vienna Tobacco Shop
30.10.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, an as yet unknown perpetrator attempted to rob a tobacconist in Vienna-Alsergrund, but the employee did not comply with his demand for cash.
Weather: November Brings Cold Front to Austria
30.10.2025 October is coming to an end. But what kind of weather do the first days of November have in store?
Union vida demands "significant" wage increase in retail
30.10.2025 Before the trade collective agreement negotiations next week, the union vida is demanding a wage increase "significantly above the inflation of the last two years" for the approximately 150,000 trade workers and the approximately 430,000 trade employees and 20,000 apprentices.Win Fan Packages for the Film Release of "NOW YOU SEE ME 3"
30.10.2025 The next big magic spectacle can begin, as the legendary professional illusionists - known as "The Horsemen" - are back and this time they are joined by three young but equally cunning magicians: On November 13, "NOW YOU SEE ME 3" will premiere in all Austrian cinemas. You can secure two fan packages with us.
Here is how Chancellor Stocker is doing after the back surgery
30.10.2025 On Wednesday, Chancellor Stocker underwent a scheduled operation due to ongoing back pain.
"Sluggish Dynamics on a Broad Basis": Economy Grows by Only 0.1 Percent in the 3rd Quarter
30.10.2025 This year, the domestic economy shows only slight progress. In the third quarter, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by only 0.1 percent in real terms compared to the previous quarter, according to a preliminary estimate by the Economic Research Institute (Wifo). Compared to the same quarter of the previous year, this results in an increase of 0.6 percent. Wifo describes this as "sluggish dynamics on a broad basis."
German Minister Against ESC Exclusion of Israel
30.10.2025 The German Minister of Education, Karin Prien, clearly opposes the demand of several countries to exclude Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC).
Austrian Space Forum Seeks Analog Astronauts: Applications Now Open
30.10.2025 The Austrian Space Forum (ÖWF) is looking for new analog astronauts. During Mars analog missions, tests are conducted on Earth—in an area that is as geologically similar to Mars as possible—to determine how humans can live and conduct research on Mars in the future. Participants spend an average of four weeks in a spacesuit in this area.
Lotto Jackpot in Bonus Draw on Friday
30.10.2025 The lottery draw from last Wednesday did not produce a win with six correct numbers, so the next draw, which is a bonus draw and takes place on Friday, will feature a jackpot.
81-Year-Old Motorcyclist Died in Accident in Scheibbs District
30.10.2025 An 81-year-old motorcyclist was fatally injured in an accident on Wednesday in St. Anton an der Jeßnitz (Scheibbs district). According to the Lower Austria State Police Directorate, he collided with a construction site barrier with his motorcycle. Any rescue measures came too late for the man.
Amok Threat: Two Graz Teenagers Identified
30.10.2025 After a shooting spree announced on social media, two students in Graz were identified. The teenagers had predicted the act to classmates in mid-October in an unofficial Snapchat group of the school - disguised by nicknames.
4. December: We are giving away food packages for dogs and cats from THE GOODSTUFF
Vor 11 Stunden Our four-legged friends also enjoy gifts from Santa: Today, win a sample package for dogs and cats worth about 100 euros in the VIENNA.at Advent calendar.
Study: Summer School Should Especially Help Migrant Children
30.10.2025 From 2026, summer school will become mandatory for students with problems in the language of instruction, German.
Graz: Missing 78-Year-Old Found Dead in Creek Bed
30.10.2025 A 78-year-old woman from the Graz-Umgebung district, missing since October 22, was found dead in a creek bed on Wednesday after a renewed search operation.
Yungblud thrilled 11,000 fans at Vienna concert
30.10.2025 Yungblud performed on Wednesday at the Wiener Stadthalle - and thrilled 11,000 fans with his performance.
Charges Against 42 People from Former "Last Generation"
30.10.2025 In the proceedings against the former climate protection movement "Last Generation," the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has charged 40 people with suspicion of serious property damage, and two other former members with property damage.
This is the Peace Light Child 2025
30.10.2025 This year, the ORF Peace Light will once again be received at Vienna Airport for Austria due to the situation in the Middle East. 13-year-old Florian Mitter from Vorderweißenbach (Urfahr-Umgebung district) will receive the Peace Light next week.
Mega Police Operation in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Man Threatened with Firearm
30.10.2025 On Wednesday evening, there was a massive police presence in Vienna-Floridsdorf because a man threatened passersby and the police with shooting them.
Here, the most expensive apartment in Lower Austria was sold in 2024
30.10.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in Lower Austria in 2024 is a penthouse in Krems. It was sold for 1,588,453.20 euros.74.1 Million Overnight Stays: Tourism Summer Near Record Level
29.10.2025 Austria's tourism experienced an exceptionally strong summer season between May and September. Overnight stays increased to 74.1 million – as many as last seen in the early 1980s. The country was particularly popular with foreign guests.
Agreement in the Metal Industry for Two Years
29.10.2025 After an agreement on wage increases for workers in the metal industry was reached last week, there is now also an agreement with the union on salary increases for about 98,000 employees in this sector, according to the Economic Chamber (WKÖ).
Gewessler Criticism of Lobau Tunnel and Hanke During On-Site Inspection
30.10.2025 Green Party leader Leonore Gewessler reaffirmed her opposition to the Lobau Tunnel and the first section of the S1 in the Donauauen National Park and criticized Transport Minister Hanke, who has not published any comprehensible decision-making bases.