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  • Fire at the Grand Canyon: Thousands of Visitors Brought to Safety

    11.07.2025 Two national parks in the western USA have been closed due to fires. Thousands of visitors had to be brought to safety. The fires are spreading rapidly under difficult weather conditions.

    SOS Children's Villages warns of a lack of cash register pediatricians

    11.07.2025 SOS Children's Villages raises the alarm due to the generally low number of public health insurance pediatricians in Austria. For this reason, a petition has been launched, which has already found thousands of supporters.

    Illegal Beauty Clinic in Vienna-Simmering Uncovered

    11.07.2025 Following tips from the public, an illegal beauty clinic in Vienna-Simmering was officially closed. Two women were reported.

    Graz FPÖ Financial Case - Starting Signal for First Trials

    11.07.2025 Three processes related to the financial malpractices of the former Graz FPÖ municipal council club have recently started at the civil regional court.

    NÖ: House Fire in the Korneuburg District Engaged Fire Department

    11.07.2025 On Friday, a house fire in Gerasdorf in the Korneuburg district caused hours of firefighting operations by the fire department.

    Illegal Beauty Clinic in Vienna-Simmering Uncovered

    11.07.2025 Following tips from the public, an illegal beauty clinic in Vienna-Simmering was officially closed. Two women were reported.

    12 Days Missing in the Australian Outback: The Incredible Case of Carolina Wilga

    11.07.2025 For twelve days, family and rescue teams feared for the life of a young German backpacker in the remote Australian Outback. Then the unbelievable happened: Carolina Wilga was found alive. Her story is a gripping testament to human resilience and the impressive work of the rescue forces.

    Violations by Food Delivery Services Uncovered by Financial Police

    11.07.2025 During comprehensive inspections of food delivery providers, the financial police discovered over 50 suspected violations of labor law regulations.

    Speedster Traveling Much Too Fast on Vienna A22

    11.07.2025 On the Danube Bank Motorway (A22) in Vienna-Donaustadt, a car driver was traveling too fast on Thursday.

    12 Days Missing in the Australian Outback: The Incredible Case of Carolina Wilga

    11.07.2025 For twelve days, family and rescue teams feared for the life of a young German backpacker in the remote Australian Outback. Then the unbelievable happened: Carolina Wilga was found alive. Her story is a gripping testament to human resilience and the impressive work of the rescue forces.

    44-Year-Old Threw Stones at Hospital Staff at Vienna Clinic Landstraße

    11.07.2025 After his release from the psychiatric ward of the Landstraße Clinic in Vienna, a police operation occurred on Thursday: A 44-year-old man threatened medical staff and threw stones at the employees.

    Arnautovic Transfer to Rapid Vienna Falls Through

    11.07.2025 The transfer of Marko Arnautovic to Rapid Vienna is now officially off the table.

    Minor Arrested After Robbery in Vienna-Penzing

    11.07.2025 On Thursday evening before, three teenagers entered the police station on Albert-Schweitzer-Gasse in Vienna-Penzing and reported that they had just been robbed by an unknown person.

    Summer, Sun, Danger to Life? How to Train Safely in High Temperatures

    11.07.2025 The news of the sudden death of 26-year-old Tom Hauser, son of the renowned Hamburg celebrity chef Karlheinz Hauser, after a half marathon has deeply affected sports and culinary enthusiasts. This shocking event raises important questions: How dangerous is exercise in summer temperatures really, and what safety standards apply to major events here in Austria?

    Higher Retirement Age? This is What the ÖVP Says

    11.07.2025 After calls for a higher statutory retirement age, the ÖVP has spoken out.

    After the Abduction of Austrian Woman in Niger: Foreign Ministry Working on a Solution

    11.07.2025 Six months ago, the Austrian Eva G. was kidnapped in Niger. Her son Christoph Gretzmacher emphasized that the security situation in the Sahel has significantly deteriorated.

    Fire at the Grand Canyon: Thousands of Visitors Brought to Safety

    11.07.2025 Two national parks in the western USA have been closed due to fires. Thousands of visitors had to be brought to safety. The fires are spreading rapidly under difficult weather conditions.

    National Council Approves Involvement in UN Application

    11.07.2025 The National Council will be involved in the application for a seat on the UN Security Council. A corresponding resolution was passed in the National Council, introduced by the governing parties ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS as well as the Greens.

    Car in Upper Austria Avoids Fall into Unsecured Construction Pit

    11.07.2025 In Upper Austria, a car narrowly avoided falling into a several-meter-deep pit.

    Expansion of the Vienna Connecting Railway: No Construction Start This Year After All

    11.07.2025 Regarding the expansion of the Vienna connecting railway, there will be a delay according to ÖBB.

    Lower Austrian Reaches Second Place at Beard World Championship

    11.07.2025 The Lower Austrian Norbert Topf achieved second place in the "Chin Beard Freestyle" category at the Beard World Championship 2025.

    Lower Austrian Reaches Second Place at Beard World Championship

    11.07.2025 The Lower Austrian Norbert Topf achieved second place in the "Chin Beard Freestyle" category at the Beard World Championship 2025.

    Farewell to "The Duel Around the World": What's Next for Joko and Klaas?

    11.07.2025 Farewell to "The Duel Around the World": The cult show by Joko and Klaas is surprisingly coming to its final round, but fans can look forward to new, exciting projects with the duo on ProSieben!

    Kidnapping Allegations: Steakhouse Heiress Christina Block and Former Sports Presenter Gerhard Delling in Court

    11.07.2025 Hamburg in a State of Emergency: Steakhouse heiress Christina Block and TV legend Gerhard Delling are in court due to dramatic kidnapping allegations. Are they facing up to ten years in prison?

    Firefighting Operation in Foundry in Wiener Neustadt

    11.07.2025 On Friday, the Wiener Neustadt fire department was deployed to an operation at a foundry in the statutory city of Lower Austria.

    Expansion of the Vienna Connecting Railway: No Construction Start This Year After All

    11.07.2025 Regarding the expansion of the Vienna connecting railway, there will be a delay according to ÖBB.

    Drama Until the Last Second: Swiss Women Achieve Sensational Entry into the EM Quarterfinals

    11.07.2025 The Swiss women's national football team delivers a nail-biting finale: In literally the last second, they secured the goal for 1:1 with a sensational strike by Riola Xhemaili in the 92nd minute, earning the ticket to the Euro quarter-finals and sending the fans into ecstasy.

    Drama until the last second: Swiss women achieve sensational entry into the EM quarter-finals

    11.07.2025 The Swiss women's national football team delivers a nail-biting finale: In literally the last second, they secured the goal for 1:1 with a sensational strike by Riola Xhemaili in the 92nd minute, earning the ticket to the Euro quarter-finals and sending the fans into ecstasy.

    Drama until the last second: Swiss women achieve sensational entry into the EM quarterfinals

    11.07.2025 The Swiss women's national football team delivers a nail-biting finale: In literally the last second, they secured the goal for 1:1 with a sensational strike by Riola Xhemaili in the 92nd minute, earning the ticket to the Euro quarter-finals and sending the fans into ecstasy.

    Drama Until the Last Second: Swiss Women Achieve Sensational Entry into the EM Quarterfinals

    11.07.2025 The Swiss women's national football team delivers a nail-biting finale: In literally the last second, they secured their ticket to the Euro quarter-finals with a sensational goal, sending fans into ecstasy.

    McDonald's quietly says "Goodbye" to the McPlant: Veggie fans disappointed

    11.07.2025 While other burgers are often introduced or advertised with much fanfare, the farewell of the McPlant seems to have gone rather quietly. Many customers may have only noticed it on their next visit: The plant-based patty from Beyond Meat is no longer there. This naturally causes some to frown and feel disappointed, as this burger was a welcome option for many.

    Priest Suspected of Drug Use: Trial in August in Lower Austria

    11.07.2025 In Lower Austria, a priest will have to answer next month for allegedly attempting to produce methamphetamine.

    Tom Felton Enchants Hamburg: A Magical Anniversary Evening with Harry Potter Star Draco Malfoy

    11.07.2025 Tom Felton enchants Hamburg with an unforgettable appearance on the purple carpet, making the theater anniversary a magical spectacle full of surprises!

    Over 80 km/h too fast: Provisional license holder speeding

    11.07.2025 In Upper Austria, a probationary license holder was traveling more than 80 km/h over the speed limit on Thursday.

    ARD cuts Saturday evening shows: What remains of our TV favorites?

    11.07.2025 The ARD shocks fans with drastic cuts to Saturday evening shows: Some audience favorites like "Verstehen Sie Spaß?" and Silbereisen's "Feste" have to make way for new media library formats like "Werwölfe".

    Alisha Lehmann: The Polarizing Football Influencer Who Conquers the Social Media World

    11.07.2025 Alisha Lehmann conquers the online world as a football star and social media icon, while debates about her balancing act between sport and glamour heat up emotions.

    Alisha Lehmann: The Polarizing Football Influencer Conquering the Social Media World

    11.07.2025 Alisha Lehmann conquers the online world as a football star and social media icon, while debates about her balancing act between sport and glamour heat up emotions.

    Crypto Giant Tether Hoards Billions in Gold

    13.08.2025 The crypto company Tether stores around 80 tons of gold worth about 8 billion US dollars in its own vault in Switzerland. The exact location remains secret for security reasons.

    Former Commerzialbank Executive Before Imprisonment

    11.07.2025 After being sentenced to six years and four months in prison in Burgenland this year, the former Commerzialbank Mattersburg board member Franziska Klikovits is facing the start of her imprisonment. She has announced in media reports that she will begin her sentence.

    Tunnel Breakthrough in Vienna: First Tube of the New U2 Completed

    11.07.2025 The tunnel boring machine "Debohra" has reached its milestone at Augustinplatz. This completes the first tunnel section of the new Vienna U2 between Matzleinsdorfer Platz and Neubaugasse.

    Outlook Disruption: 5 Immediate Tips to Help with Digital Outages

    11.07.2025 Imagine this: You are just about to send an important work email, or you want to quickly check the next tram connection, and suddenly nothing works anymore. The screens remain black, emails do not load, and the app refuses to function. This has now become a reality, as shown by the recent widespread disruption of the email giant Microsoft Outlook.

    E-Economy Act: Review Period Changed

    11.07.2025 Following a motion by the FPÖ, the review period for the new Electricity Industry Act has been extended without opposition.

    Not enough

    11.07.2025 Guest commentary by Johannes Huber. Stocker, Babler, and Meinl-Reisinger are satisfied with themselves. If they want to prevent a Chancellor Kickl even after the next election, they must reinvent themselves.

    Bitcoin Surpasses the Magical $112,000 Mark: A Roller Coaster Ride Full of Ups and Downs!

    13.08.2025 The digital currency has, for the first time, broken the incredible mark of over 112,000 US dollars. A new record, an absolute all-time high that dominated the headlines. It was a moment that showed the potential and traction Bitcoin still possesses.

    Bitcoin Surpasses Magical $112,000 Mark: A Roller Coaster Ride Full of Highs and Lows!

    11.07.2025 The digital currency has, for the first time, broken the incredible mark of over 112,000 US dollars. A new record, an absolute all-time high that dominated the headlines. It was a moment that showed the potential and pulling power Bitcoin still possesses.

    Higher Retirement Age? This is What the ÖVP Says

    11.07.2025 After calls for a higher statutory retirement age, the ÖVP has spoken out.

    Due to Vienna: A Novelty in Car Registrations

    11.07.2025 There has been a premiere in car registrations in Austria. Responsible for this: the Vienna districts of Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus and Mariahilf.

    Millions for Rapid: Nice Snaps Up Jansson

    11.07.2025 The Swede Isak Jansson leaves football record champion Rapid Vienna heading towards Nice. "On one hand, I am very pleased that our assessment of Isak Jansson's qualities a year and a half ago was spot on, on the other hand, we would have liked to have kept him in our ranks a bit longer," said Managing Director of Sport Markus Katzer.

    Football: This is Likely to be Rapid's Opponent in the CoL Qualifiers

    11.07.2025 In the qualification for the Football Conference League, it is becoming clear who the football Bundesliga club Rapid Vienna might face.

    Aroma Ban for Tobacco Sticks Decided: New Rules from 2026

    10.07.2025 The National Council unanimously decided to ban flavored tobacco sticks. Austria is thus implementing an EU directive. The rules do not apply to e-cigarettes.

    Bitcoin Surpasses Magical $112,000 Mark: A Roller Coaster Ride Full of Highs and Lows!

    11.07.2025 The digital currency has, for the first time, broken the incredible mark of over 112,000 US dollars. A new record, an absolute all-time high that dominated the headlines. It was a moment that showed the potential and pulling power Bitcoin still possesses.

    New Documentary Reveals: Why Grocery Shopping Is Getting More Expensive and How to Still Save Smart

    11.07.2025 You stand in front of the supermarket shelf and wonder why your shopping is getting more expensive? You are not alone! Many of us feel like we're spending a fortune on basic groceries when we look at the receipt. But who is really behind the rising prices, and do the big retail chains benefit the most in the end? A new ZDF documentary about German supermarket chains now looks behind the scenes.

    New Documentary Reveals: Why Grocery Shopping Is Getting More Expensive and How to Still Save Smartly

    10.07.2025 You stand in front of the supermarket shelf and wonder why your shopping is getting more expensive? You are not alone! Many of us feel like we are spending a fortune on basic groceries when we look at the receipt. But who is really behind the rising prices, and do the big retail chains benefit the most in the end? A new ZDF documentary about German supermarket chains now looks behind the scenes.

    Flemings Hotels Celebrate Summer with BBQ Specials for Groups

    10.07.2025 From May to September, Flemings Hotels in Vienna, Frankfurt, and Munich invite you to exclusive BBQ events on their summer terraces – including a grill buffet, loyalty card, and prizes.