Teenager Critically Injured in Knife Attack in Vienna-Meidling
24.10.2025 A dispute among teenagers in Vienna-Meidling ended in a stabbing on Thursday evening. A young man was critically injured, and the perpetrators are on the run.
17-Year-Old Sexually Harassed in Vienna-Penzing
24.10.2025 In Vienna-Penzing, a man followed a 17-year-old girl into the stairwell on Thursday and entered the elevator with her. There, he harassed the teenager, allegedly reaching under her skirt.
SOS Children's Villages: Debate on Renaming Started
24.10.2025 After the serious allegations of abuse against the deceased Hermann Gmeiner, the founder of SOS Children's Villages, his public memory is increasingly under pressure.
"Street Park" in Vienna-Donaustadt Receives 60 Trees
24.10.2025 The "Street Park" on Wagramer Straße (Vienna-Donaustadt) will receive 60 trees this year.
After Peršmanhof Operation: Consequences and Apology Demanded
24.10.2025 After the publication of the report on the police operation at Peršmanhof in Carinthia, the operators of the Peršmanhof Museum and the organizers of the Antifa camp expressed satisfaction with the quality of the report, but demanded consequences and an official apology.
KV Negotiations: No Agreement in the Security Industry
24.10.2025 The first round of collective bargaining negotiations in the security industry with about 18,000 employees ended without an agreement. The union vida rejected the employer's offer of a 1.7 percent wage increase and two one-time payments of 125 euros each as insufficient and demands a full adjustment to last year's inflation.
Safety Festival with New Drone Squad of the Vienna Red Cross
24.10.2025 The new drone squadron of the Vienna Red Cross will be represented at the safety festival at Rathausplatz this weekend.
SOS Children's Villages: Debate on Renaming Started
24.10.2025 After the serious allegations of abuse against the deceased Hermann Gmeiner, the founder of SOS Children's Villages, his public memory is increasingly under pressure.
Large-Scale Exercise in the Arlberg Road Tunnel Causes Closure
24.10.2025 The Arlberg Road Tunnel on the Arlberg Expressway (S16), which connects Vorarlberg with Tyrol, will be closed on Saturday afternoon due to a large-scale exercise.
Break-in in Tulln: Van Crashed into Display Window
24.10.2025 On Friday, there was a burglary at a jeweler in Tulln. "Investigations are still being conducted regarding the extent of the property damage and the value of the stolen jewelry," according to the authorities.
"Winter Time": Consider "Mini-Jetlag" Due to Time Change When Traveling
24.10.2025 As every year, this year too, the time change to standard time, also known as winter time, takes place on the last weekend of October, from Saturday to Sunday. The time is set back from 03:00 AM to 02:00 AM.
Sick Dog with Her Puppies Abandoned at Gas Station in Lower Austria
24.10.2025 A few days ago, the young dog Mila and her nine puppies were abandoned at a gas station in the Weinviertel region of Lower Austria. They were all hypothermic, hungry, and sick.
Investigations Against Federal Army Officer After Weapons Exercises in Vorchdorf Dropped
24.10.2025 The public prosecutor's office in Wels has dropped the investigation against an army officer who was reported for resisting state authority during a weapons exercise in Vorchdorf. According to a spokeswoman for the public prosecutor's office, the objective facts of the case are not met.
Universities of Applied Sciences: This Could Change in the Future
24.10.2025 Science Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner (SPÖ) wants to give universities of applied sciences (FH) more flexibility in filling their study places this fall.
"Sensational Discovery": Sturgeon Believed to Be Extinct Rediscovered
24.10.2025 The ship sturgeon, a sturgeon species considered extinct in the Danube basin, has been rediscovered.
Burglar Set Fire in Burgenland: Arrest
24.10.2025 A 37-year-old broke into a house in Halbturn in Burgenland on the night of Friday, stole silver coins and cash, and then set a fire.
Arrests After Gas Station Robbery in Lower Austria
24.10.2025 After an armed robbery at a gas station in Wiener Neustadt last week, two teenagers were arrested.
Cannabis Fund in Suitcases at Vienna-Schwechat Airport
24.10.2025 The police caught a suspected drug dealer at Vienna-Schwechat Airport on Thursday.
Corona Vaccine Continues to Protect Against the Most Dangerous Consequences
24.10.2025 A study involving approximately 300,000 US military veterans shows that the Covid-19 vaccination also protects against severe consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infections in 2024/2025. A key finding of the research is that the risk of Covid-19-related deaths was reduced by 64 percent.
Where is Van der Bellen?
24.10.2025 Guest Commentary by Johannes Huber. The Federal President has held back too much, measured by his own standards. To the delight of Kickl.
After Peršmanhof Report: Slovenia Hopes for "Step Forward"
24.10.2025 Slovenia sees potential for progress in relations with Austria following the report of the Peršmanhof Commission.
Vienna as an International Real Estate Destination
24.10.2025 Vienna is increasingly developing into a hotspot for international investors, expats, and Austrians living abroad. But what makes the federal capital so attractive in the global real estate market?
Architects in Interview: "We've Had the Craziest Stories"
24.10.2025 The names Andreas Schmitzer and Maria Planegger will likely remain associated with the 22nd district of Vienna for the next few decades. The architects are partly responsible for the Danube Flats, located near the Kaisermühlen subway station. In the interview, they talk about the building, challenges, and career setbacks.
Rapid Vienna Crisis Continues in Conference League
24.10.2025 The crisis at Rapid Vienna with five defeats in the most recent five competitive matches has left its mark on Peter Stöger. After the 0:3 defeat in the Football Conference League against Fiorentina, he announced that he would tackle problems decisively, but remained vague in his statements. "Sometimes clarity is more important than harmony," said Stöger.
Neutrality for Many Part of Austrian Identity
24.10.2025 On Sunday, it will be the 70th anniversary of the constitutional law on Austria's perpetual neutrality. While 80 percent see it as part of the national identity, the younger generations view the connection between neutrality and identity somewhat more differently.
First Trees Planted Along the New Bike Path on Alserbachstraße
24.10.2025 In Vienna, streets and squares have been unsealed and greened for years. New bike paths are being created as part of a major bike path initiative, including in Vienna-Alsergrund.
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Frankfurter Sausages Tested: "Mixed" Results
24.10.2025 In Austria, they are predominantly called Frankfurters, while in Germany they are referred to as Wiener Würstchen, and they enjoy unbroken popularity. The Association for Consumer Information (VKI), together with the Chamber of Labor Styria, examined 30 Frankfurters, with mixed results: A little over a third received the rating "very good" or "good," with the highest rating awarded to two products. Apart from a broad middle field, four products were "less satisfactory," and one did not pass the test.Discriminatory and Unconstitutional: Criticism of the Planned Headscarf Ban Grows Louder
23.10.2025 The planned headscarf ban for female students up to the eighth grade continues to face heavy criticism: Lawyers, religious communities, and NGOs warn of legal deficiencies and increasing discrimination.2.55 Percent More Wages for Brewers
23.10.2025
Wife Killed with Over 30 Stab Wounds: Life Sentence for 36-Year-Old
23.10.2025 A 36-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday at the Regional Court in Ried im Innkreis for the murder of his wife.
"Sherly's Search for Clues": Immersium:Vienna Invites You to a Crime Dinner in the Future
23.10.2025 With "Sherly’s Spurensuche," Immersium:Wien brings an innovative dinner format to the federal capital.“Turkey to Go” at the Vienna Marriott Hotel Brings Thanksgiving Tradition Home
23.10.2025 Thanksgiving is also gaining popularity in Austria. For all those who want to celebrate the American harvest festival in style and without kitchen stress, the Vienna Marriott Hotel is once again offering its proven "Turkey to Go" service.Ten-Year-Old Rescued from Glacier Crevasse
23.10.2025
Finger Stuck in Can: Deposit Return Ends with Bizarre Operation
24.10.2025 A rather unusual emergency led to a deployment of the fire department and rescue services in Gloggnitz on Thursday afternoon. A man attempted to push out a dent from the inside of a beverage can at a deposit machine – with painful consequences.Cartel Suspicion: Raid at Blizzard Factory in Salzburg
23.10.2025 The EU Commission has conducted raids in the "ski equipment sector" on companies due to concerns regarding antitrust laws. The Blizzard factory in Mittersill, Salzburg, was also "visited" as part of an inspection, confirmed the Italian ski boot manufacturer and Blizzard parent company, the Tecnica Group.
Discriminatory and Unconstitutional: Criticism of the Planned Headscarf Ban is Growing Louder
23.10.2025 The planned headscarf ban for female students up to the eighth grade continues to face heavy criticism: Lawyers, religious communities, and NGOs warn of legal deficiencies and increasing discrimination.
Media Crisis: "Cry for Help" from Union and Press Club
23.10.2025 "A cry for help" was issued on Thursday by the union GPA and the Press Club Concordia in light of the media crisis in Austria.
Blood and Water Bottle Discovered: Mountaineers Rescue Seriously Injured Woman
23.10.2025 A serious mountain accident occurred at Traunstein on Wednesday. A 63-year-old German woman was traveling alone when she had an accident in rough terrain. Her condition was life-threatening when she was found.
Tongue Bitten Off: 29-Year-Old Acquitted at Trial in Vienna
23.10.2025 A 29-year-old woman who bit off the tongue of an intrusive acquaintance in distress was acquitted of the charge of negligent bodily harm at the Vienna Regional Court on Thursday.
SOS Children's Villages: Abuse Allegations Against Deceased Founder Gmeiner
23.10.2025 Serious allegations of abuse have emerged against Hermann Gmeiner, the founder of SOS Children's Villages, who passed away in 1986.
No minimum security for those entitled to protection: Hacker defends Vienna course
23.10.2025 The city of Vienna is planning a new regulation for those with subsidiary protection status, who will no longer receive minimum benefits. Instead, they will be transferred to basic care, as is already common in other federal states. Social City Councillor Peter Hacker defends this measure.
AK Report: Austria with Declining Prosperity
24.10.2025 The Chamber of Labor has presented its eighth prosperity report.
13-Year-Old Student Dies from Overdose
23.10.2025 After the death of a 13-year-old in Leobendorf at the end of August, the autopsy result is now available. According to it, the student died from a drug overdose.
Peršmanhof Deployment for Commission Unlawful
23.10.2025 The commission appointed by the Ministry of the Interior classifies the police operation at Peršmanhof last summer as unlawful.
Regional Court Linz Discontinues Proceedings Against Wöginger After Diversion
23.10.2025 The proceedings against August Wöginger and two tax officials for abuse of office have been definitively discontinued by the Linz Regional Court. The WKStA can file a complaint against the decision within 14 days. Therefore, the diversion is not yet legally binding.
Process Regarding Ban on Residence for Climate Activist Anja Windl Still This December
23.10.2025 The hearing regarding the residence ban imposed by the Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (BFA) on the German climate activist Anja Windl will take place later this year.
Weekend Brings Unsettled Weather
23.10.2025 The weekend is not far away - but what will the weather be like?
50-Year-Old Threatened Ex-Partner in Vienna-Hietzing with Murder
23.10.2025 Just one day after a temporary restraining and approach ban had expired, a 50-year-old man visited the apartment of his ex-partner in Vienna-Hietzing on Wednesday evening, violently struck her door, and threatened to kill the 52-year-old.
Judgment Against Priest After Drug Experiment in Waldviertel Parish House
24.10.2025 A 39-year-old former priest who attempted to produce Crystal Meth in a rectory in the Waldviertel was found guilty on Thursday, though the verdict is not yet legally binding. Two 24-year-old co-defendants also received guilty verdicts, which are also not legally binding.