2,000 Euro Reward for Information: Man Sought After Armed Robberies in Vienna & Lower Austria
16.12.2025 On July 23 and August 26 of this year, there were serious robberies in Vienna-Simmering and in Wolfpassing an der Hochleithen in the Mistelbach district of Lower Austria. In both cases, the perpetrator visibly carried a combat knife on his hip and a firearm in his hand. The Vienna police have now released photos of the suspected perpetrator and are asking for any useful information. A reward of 2,000 euros has been offered.
Brutal Knife Attack at Vienna's Reumannplatz: Two Teenagers Injured
16.12.2025 On Monday evening, two friends, a 16-year-old and his friend who is one year younger, were reportedly verbally and physically attacked by several currently unknown individuals in the area of Vienna's Reumannplatz.
Stage at ESC 2026 in Vienna will be charming and golden
16.12.2025 In just under two weeks, the ESC year 2026 will begin. But what does it look like in terms of the stage?
ESC in Vienna: Italy's Participation Criticized by Three RAI Councilors
16.12.2025 Three of the seven supervisory board members of Italy's public broadcaster RAI criticize Italy's participation in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in Vienna in May and call for the inclusion of the Palestine issue in the event.
Social Economy Collective Agreement: Strike Again from Tuesday
16.12.2025 Due to the stalled collective bargaining negotiations in the social economy for weeks, there will be another nationwide strike in Austria on Tuesday, as announced last week.
Trentino Judge Does Not Want to File Charges Against Benko Yet
16.12.2025 In the ongoing investigations in Italy against Signa founder René Benko on charges of forming a criminal organization, there has been a new development.
Pause for Several Locations of the Vienna Museum
16.12.2025
The Vienna Museum will temporarily close several locations. These include, among others, Schubert's death apartment and the Haydn House.
Ambros-Manager Peter Fröstl is dead
16.12.2025 Peter Fröstl is no longer alive. The artist manager passed away last week in Vienna.
This Star is Coming to the Vienna Hofburg in 2026
16.12.2025 The Vienna Hofburg will receive a visit from a well-known name on January 30th. None other than Roland Kaiser is announced for the Ball of the Viennese Economy.
This Star is Coming to the Vienna Hofburg in 2026
16.12.2025 The Vienna Hofburg will receive a visit from a well-known name on January 30th. None other than Roland Kaiser is announced for the Ball of the Viennese Economy.
Train Hits Car in Upper Austria
16.12.2025 In Upper Austria, an accident involving a train and a car occurred on Monday. A 67-year-old man was injured.
New Development in Proposed Receipt Lottery
16.12.2025 The receipt lottery proposed by the government is set to go into review until January 13, 2026, as the Finance Committee of the National Council unanimously decided on Monday, according to parliamentary correspondence.
Football: Austria Tests Against South Korea and Ecuador
16.12.2025 Austria tests against teams from Asia and South America before the Football World Cup. South Korea and Ecuador are the opponents announced by team manager Ralf Rangnick on Monday on ServusTV.
Here, the most expensive house in Vienna-Donaustadt was sold in 2024
16.12.2025 The most expensive building sold in 2024 in Vienna-Donaustadt is a tenement house in the Kagran district. It was sold for 39,444,235.42 euros.
Living by the Water is Booming - Also in Vienna
16.12.2025 Not only in rural regions of Austria, but also in Vienna, living by the water is currently experiencing a renaissance. Climate change and the need for leisure are driving demand upwards. An overview of the most sought-after zones for properties with direct water access or views in Vienna.
Study Shows: Many Austrians Actively Avoid News
16.12.2025 More and more people in Austria rely on important news reaching them without actively searching for it. According to a recent study, more than a third of the population agrees with the "News will find me" principle – among younger people, it's almost 60 percent.
Vienna Police Discovered Drugs and Tuning During E-Scooter Checks
15.12.2025 Last Saturday, two e-scooter focus actions in Vienna led to numerous reports.Vienna Danube Island to Get New Festival in 2026
15.12.2025 There will also be something happening on the Vienna Danube Island next year. For the first time, the Isle of Summer Vienna will take place on August 1st - a festival of electronic music with four stages and more than 24 artists.
Vienna Danube Island to Get New Festival in 2026
15.12.2025 There will also be something happening on the Vienna Danube Island next year. For the first time, on August 1st, the Isle of Summer Vienna will take place - a festival of electronic music with four stages and more than 24 artists.
Incurable Stalker in Vienna: Twelve Months Partially Conditional
15.12.2025 A 20-year-old was sentenced to twelve months in prison, eight of which are suspended, on Monday morning at the Vienna Regional Court for allegedly stalking his neighbor multiple times since October 2023. The verdict is not yet legally binding.
SME Debt: FPÖ Criticized Corona Policy
15.12.2025 On Monday, the FPÖ accused the government of abandoning small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during the Corona pandemic.
WEGA Operation Following Nighttime Arson Attack on Vienna Fitness Studio
15.12.2025 After a targeted arson attack on a gym in Vienna-Donaustadt, a 24-year-old man was arrested on the night of Saturday. The suspect is said to have smashed the glass front, poured gasoline, and set the premises on fire.
Vandalism in Vienna Jesuit Church: Art Installation Destroyed
15.12.2025 In the Vienna Jesuit Church, a contemporary art installation was heavily damaged by unknown individuals on Saturday evening. Four display cases with animal specimens by the artist Elias Franziskus Grüner were destroyed with "insane aggression," according to church reports. The police are investigating.
Social Economy Collective Agreement: Strike Again from Tuesday
16.12.2025 Due to the collective bargaining negotiations in the social economy stalling for weeks, there will be another nationwide strike in Austria on Tuesday, as announced last week.
From Gray to Green: Julius-Tandler-Platz in Vienna is Now Climate-Ready
15.12.2025 After months of work, Julius-Tandler-Platz in Vienna-Alsergrund shines as a climate-friendly oasis instead of a gray asphalt area. New green spaces, seating areas, water features, and comfortable bike paths now provide more quality of life directly at Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof.
"Wienwoche" will now only take place every two years
15.12.2025 In the future, the cultural festival "Wienwoche" will only take place every two years and will therefore pause in 2026.
Viennese FPÖ to Reform Management of Municipal Buildings
15.12.2025 The Vienna FPÖ wants to fundamentally reform the management of the city's municipal housing. Party leader Dominik Nepp demanded that Wiener Wohnen be transformed into a holding company and that the management be transferred to non-profit housing associations in the future.
Boehringer Ingelheim cuts around 50 jobs in Vienna
15.12.2025 In Vienna, the German pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim is cutting around 50 jobs. The reason for this is the production stop for a vaccine component at the end of March 2026.
23-Year-Old Charged with Terrorism After Villach Attack
15.12.2025 After the attack in Villach on February 15, the public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt has charged a 23-year-old Syrian with terrorist offenses, terrorist association, and criminal organization.
Fiscal Council Warns: Austria Faces Record Debt Level by 2029
15.12.2025 The Fiscal Council raises the alarm: Without additional savings, Austria's budget deficit is at risk of remaining significantly above the EU limit of 3 percent beyond 2026. The annual report published on Monday criticizes the lack of consolidation steps and warns of a long-term increase in the national debt ratio to a historic high.
These Politicians Have the Least Trust in Science
15.12.2025 A new parliamentary study shows for the first time how much trust Austrian politicians have in science. The result: While representatives from the Greens and NEOS have strong trust in science, FPÖ members are particularly skeptical.
These 35 Countries Will Sing for the ESC Crown in Vienna 2026
15.12.2025 Now it's official: Despite the boycott by five nations due to Israel's participation, a total of 35 countries will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.
Robbery at Gas Station in Vienna-Meidling: Manhunt
15.12.2025 A robbery occurred at a gas station in Vienna-Meidling over the weekend.
Duo wanted to rob man in rental car: WEGA operation in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
15.12.2025 Two men allegedly attempted to rob a man in an expensive rental car in Vienna-Leopoldstadt on the night of Sunday.
Manhunt for Brutal Beer Glass Attack on Woman in Vienna Venue
15.12.2025 After a brutal attack in a venue in downtown Vienna, the police are searching for a man who is still unknown. He is said to have thrown a beer glass into the face of a 36-year-old woman. The woman suffered serious injuries, and two companions were also injured.
Man wanted to rob gas station in Vienna-Favoriten with broken glass bottle
15.12.2025 An as yet unknown man attempted to rob cash with a broken glass bottle in hand at a gas station in Vienna-Favoriten on Sunday afternoon.
Driver with Fake License and Knife Stopped on A4
15.12.2025 On Sunday, a 68-year-old was driving under the influence of drugs and with a fake Bosnian driver's license in his possession on the Eastern Motorway (A4).
At least 80,000 Euro Damage: Thieving Couple Arrested in Vienna
15.12.2025 A duo of thieves is said to have committed numerous pickpocketing and burglary thefts across the entire country for several years. Now they have been arrested in Vienna.
Public Prosecutor's Office of Trento to Drop Charges Against Benko
15.12.2025 According to unconfirmed media reports, the public prosecutor's office in Trento, Italy, intends to drop the charge of forming a criminal organization against Signa founder René Benko.
Attack in Sydney: Security Measures in Austria Strengthened
15.12.2025 Even in Austria, the terrorist attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Australia with multiple fatalities has consequences.
ESC Preliminary Decision 2026: These Acts Want to Compete for Austria
15.12.2025 The ORF has made its decision: Twelve acts will compete on February 20th in the preliminary show "Vienna Calling" to represent Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.
Fiskalrat warns: Austria faces record debt level by 2029
15.12.2025 The Fiscal Council raises the alarm: Without additional savings, Austria's budget deficit is at risk of remaining significantly above the EU limit of 3 percent beyond 2026. The annual report published on Monday criticizes the lack of consolidation steps and warns of a long-term increase in the national debt ratio to a historic high.
ID Austria: Already 4.8 Million Users, New Features from 2026
15.12.2025 The "ID Austria" continues to record increasing user numbers. Meanwhile, 4.8 million people have registered. At a press conference on Monday, further applications were announced – including digital student IDs starting in 2026.
Flat Tax Stalled: Senior Citizens' Association Proposes Allowance as an Alternative
15.12.2025 The ÖVP-affiliated Senior Citizens' Association President Ingrid Korosec has proposed an alternative to the planned flat tax for working pensioners: Instead of a flat tax rate, she calls for a monthly tax allowance of 2,000 euros.Hiking Tour by Student Group Ended with Emergency Call
15.12.2025 A group of international students found themselves in an alpine emergency during a mountain tour at Gößeck in the Leoben district on Sunday. Two participants had to be brought down to the valley by stretcher.
Ticket Fraud Uncovered at Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo
15.12.2025 The Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna fell victim to a sophisticated scam: Tickets were sold at significantly reduced prices through an unauthorized portal – apparently using stolen credit card data.
SPÖ pats itself on the back for its work in government so far
15.12.2025 The SPÖ draws a positive balance of its government work at the end of the parliamentary year by highlighting that 48 of its 106 resolutions in the National Council were passed with the support of the opposition.
Here the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Floridsdorf was sold in 2024
15.12.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in 2024 in Vienna-Floridsdorf is a ground floor apartment in Stammersdorf. It was sold to a private individual for 1.17 million euros.
Cooperative Apartments as an Alternative: Advantages and Disadvantages
15.12.2025 In Austria, cooperative apartments are gaining increasing importance – and not without reason. Given the rapidly rising rents and the limited supply of affordable housing, they offer a secure and long-term affordable form of living.
Youth Protection on Student Laptops is Being Expanded
15.12.2025 From April, a filter system is set to be implemented in Austria to protect children from inappropriate content on the internet—regardless of the Wi-Fi access.