Court Sides with AMS on Algorithm: Project Remains Terminated
4.09.2025 The years-long legal dispute with the data protection authority regarding the application of the AMS algorithm "Labor Market Opportunities Assistance System (AMAS)" has been decided in favor of the Public Employment Service: The Federal Administrative Court has finally annulled the decision of the data protection authority from August 19, 2020, after more than five years without replacement.
Dog Mauled to Death: Vienna Pensioner Charged with Assaulting Police
4.09.2025 The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has charged the 66-year-old pensioner who allegedly attacked police officers with significant force on August 25, when they attempted to take her dog away.
Vienna's Patient Advocate Criticizes Health System
4.09.2025 Gerhard Jelinek, Vienna's care and patient advocate, criticized the staff shortage in the healthcare system, which leads to long waiting times and multi-tiered healthcare. Particularly affected are patients with statutory health insurance. He called for a comprehensive contract for statutory services and a health plan for the eastern region.
Prison Sentences for Serial Burglars in Vienna
4.09.2025 A brazen gang of burglars stood before the Vienna Regional Court on Thursday.
Assisted Suicide: Experts Criticize One-Sidedness in Media Reports
4.09.2025 According to the Austrian Press Council, responsible reporting on the topic of suicide should always have a preventive effect in terms of imitation suicides ("Werther Effect").
Fire Department Rescues Baby from Apartment in Baden
4.09.2025 On Wednesday, an extraordinary rescue operation by the fire department took place in Baden.
Funicular Accident with Numerous Deaths in Lisbon: National Day of Mourning in Portugal
4.09.2025 Portugal mourns the at least 17 fatalities and 21 injured, some seriously, from the funicular accident in Lisbon. On Thursday, a national day of mourning declared by the government was observed throughout the country. The "Elevador da Glória," very popular among tourists, derailed for reasons still unknown on Wednesday evening and crashed into a building. According to the Foreign Ministry in Vienna, Austrian citizens are not among the victims at this time.
Gun Law to Be Passed in September
4.09.2025 Parts of the new gun law will come into effect as early as October, including improved information exchange between authorities and the extended cooling-off period after a gun purchase. Other parts of the law will follow in the first quarter of 2026, some retroactively. Interior Minister Karner reassured hunters, as no changes are planned for them.
Tragic Accident: At Least 15 Dead in Funicular Derailment in Lisbon
4.09.2025 In the severe accident involving the famous funicular in Lisbon, a total of 17 people lost their lives and 21 were injured, some seriously, on Wednesday evening according to new information.
Tragic Accident: At Least 15 Dead in Funicular Derailment in Lisbon
4.09.2025 In the severe accident involving the famous funicular in Lisbon, a total of 17 people lost their lives and 21 were injured, some seriously, on Wednesday evening according to new information.
Tragic Accident: At Least 15 Dead in Funicular Derailment in Lisbon
4.09.2025 In the severe accident involving the famous funicular in Lisbon, a total of 17 people lost their lives and 21 were injured, some seriously, on Wednesday evening according to new information.
Kilograms of Drugs Seized in Vienna Apartments: Dealer in Custody
4.09.2025 In mid-July, the Vienna police succeeded in arresting three suspects from the drug scene. In addition, large quantities of drugs and cash reserves were seized.
Publicist, Teacher and Author: Niki Glattauer is Dead
4.09.2025 The Austrian publicist and former teacher Nikolaus Glattauer has passed away. The Austrian, who was successful as an educational policy commentator, chose assisted suicide on Thursday at the age of 66 due to cancer. This was confirmed by his brother, the author Daniel Glattauer, to the APA.
40-Year-Old Drew Firearm in Vienna Amusement Park and Threatened 20-Year-Old
4.09.2025 On Wednesday evening, according to the Vienna police, a dispute occurred in an "amusement park in Vienna-Leopoldstadt," presumably the Vienna Prater, which escalated. A 40-year-old woman is said to have threatened a 20-year-old man with a firearm.
Drug Dealer Caught Red-Handed in Vienna-Ottakring
4.09.2025 On Wednesday, officers from the Task Force for Combating Street Crime (EGS) noticed three individuals in the area of Ottakringer Straße.
Hiker in Vorarlberg Fatally Accidented
4.09.2025 On Wednesday, a 60-year-old hiker had a fatal accident in the municipal area of Dalaas (district of Bludenz).
Vienna Fire Brigade Festival 2025 is Just Around the Corner
4.09.2025 At the Hof, the three-day Vienna Fire Brigade Festival will take place starting September 5th.
Vienna Plans Cuts to Minimum Security: Children and Shared Apartments Affected
4.09.2025 In terms of minimum security, Vienna is planning cuts that will affect children and households or shared apartments.
Lotto Bonus Draw on Friday with Double Jackpot
4.09.2025 On Friday, a double jackpot awaits with around 2.6 million euros in the pot during the Lotto bonus draw.
Fact Check: Is There Really a Mosque as a Playground Equipment in a Vienna Children's Playground?
4.09.2025 Dienstagabend ist ein Kinderspielplatz nahe der UNO-City in Wien-Donaustadt, der 2007 als "Kontinentespielplatz" eröffnet wurde, in den Fokus vieler Menschen gerückt, die sich Sorgen um die christliche Prägung des Landes machen. Grundlage dafür ist ein Video, das eine vermeintliche Moschee als Spielgerät zeigt. Über die Kanäle einer rechtsextremen Webplattform wurde es der breiten Öffentlichkeit zugeführt und verbreitete sich innerhalb eines Tages rasant.
Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn is delighted about four dwarf mongoose babies
4.09.2025 In the Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn, four dwarf mongooses were born in mid-July. In the meantime, the young animals are exploring their surroundings, with the burrow in the artificial termite mound serving as a safe retreat.
Motorcyclist Dies After Fall in Styria
4.09.2025 Wednesday afternoon, a 73-year-old motorcyclist from the Weiz district in Upper Styria's Turnau (Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district) presumably veered onto the shoulder due to a driving error and suffered a severe fall, subsequently leading to his death.
Unemployment in Austria Has Increased Significantly
4.09.2025 In this country, unemployment increased significantly in the second quarter of 2025. This is shown by the microcensus labor force survey of Statistics Austria.
64-year-old Upper Styrian Falls from Balcony and Dies
4.09.2025 On Wednesday, a 64-year-old man fell from the balcony on the second floor of his house in St. Peter am Kammersberg (Murau district) and died.
Speeding in Lower Austria: Car Confiscated
4.09.2025 On Wednesday afternoon, a car driver was measured at 177 km/h instead of the permitted 80 km/h on the North/Weinviertel Motorway (A5) near Poysdorf (Mistelbach district).
Tragic Accident: At Least 15 Dead in Funicular Derailment in Lisbon
4.09.2025 In the severe accident involving the famous funicular in Lisbon, a total of 17 people have died and 21 were injured, some seriously, according to new information on Wednesday evening.
Kickl does not want to move to Carinthia
4.09.2025 FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl does not intend to move to his home state of Carinthia and run in the state election there in 2028.
Vienna Plans Cuts to Minimum Security: Children and Shared Apartments Affected
4.09.2025 In terms of minimum security, Vienna is planning cuts that will affect children and households or shared apartments.
First Cinema Festival of Austria: Movie Enjoyment at a Special Price at Cineplexx
4.09.2025 The first Austrian Cinema Festival offers a special cinema experience on September 13, 2025, organized by the Association of Cinema, Culture, and Entertainment Businesses of the WKO. The Cineplexx cinemas are also participating - with tickets at a special price.
Austrian Study Shows: This is How Much Influence the Moon Has on Births
4.09.2025 Whether it is a new, full, or half moon, contrary to some beliefs, it has no actual influence on births. This is demonstrated by a scientific study conducted by researchers from Innsbruck and Vienna, who analyzed data from all over Austria and published their findings in the scientific journal "Birth".Vienna Chamber of Commerce Against Increase in Local Tax
3.09.2025 The president of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, Walter Ruck, rejects an increase in the local tax in Vienna. This should serve to finance the city's tourism association, and not to "close budget gaps," he stated on Wednesday.
Stocker and Meinl-Reisinger want to review Mercosur Agreement
3.09.2025 The EU will begin the process of ratifying the free trade zone with the South American alliance on Wednesday. While Chancellor Stocker and Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger are cautiously positive, ÖVP Agriculture Minister Totschnig remains opposed.
Eurobarometer Survey: This is What Austria Currently Demands from the EU
3.09.2025 A recent Eurobarometer survey shows that 83 percent of Austrians are in favor of a united EU stance in geopolitical crises. This requires more money, but only a third of the Austrians surveyed are in favor of new sources of revenue.
Football World Cup Qualifiers: Alaba Praises Current Austrian National Team
3.09.2025 According to ÖFB captain David Alaba, the chances of Austria's first participation in a football World Cup since 1998 are better than ever. In the qualification, the ÖFB team will face Cyprus on Saturday at 8:45 PM in Linz.
"It won't be pleasant": Activist spends 29 hours in animal transporter in Vienna
3.09.2025 An animal rights activist dressed as a cow spends 29 hours in an animal transporter in front of the Vienna Parliament to draw attention to deficiencies in the EU animal transport regulation.
Vienna Chamber of Commerce Against Increase in Local Tax
3.09.2025 The president of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, Walter Ruck, rejects an increase in the local tax in Vienna. This should serve to finance the city's tourism association and not to "close budget gaps," he stated on Wednesday.
Draft for Gun Law: What Should Change Now
3.09.2025 On Wednesday, the government sent its draft for a new gun law to all parliamentary factions. The law is on the agenda of the domestic policy committee on Thursday.
33-Year-Old Convicted for Terrorism Financing
3.09.2025 A 33-year-old man from Chechnya was sentenced to four and a half years in prison at the Vienna Regional Court for participating in a fundraising campaign for the terrorist organization "Islamic State." He was accused of membership in a terrorist organization and a criminal organization.
"ZooLogical!": The House of the Sea in Vienna Invites to New Evening Tours
3.09.2025 Under the title "ZooLogically!", the House of the Sea invites you to evening special tours every first Friday of the month. The event series is specifically aimed at an adult audience and aims to convey zoological knowledge in an entertaining way.
Vienna Chamber of Commerce Against Increase in Local Tax
3.09.2025 The president of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, Walter Ruck, rejects an increase in the local tax in Vienna. This should serve to finance the city's tourism association and not to "close budget gaps," he stated on Wednesday.
Corona Fund in Lower Austria: Several Million Paid Out
3.09.2025 Several million euros have been paid out from the Corona Fund in Lower Austria. Regional Councillor Martin Antauer sees it as a "success model".
Emergency Surgery for Karl-Heinz Grasser
3.09.2025 Former Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser is on the road to recovery after an emergency operation.
Government Retreat - Stocker: "Times Will Remain Difficult in the Coming Years"
3.09.2025 Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) urged patience in light of the economic situation and looked towards the future.
Teacher Shortage: This is Changing Now for Lateral Entrants
3.09.2025 The Ministry of Education is now limiting the number of certifications for career changers entering the teaching profession to 500 places per year and prioritizing shortage subjects such as German, English, Mathematics, Sports, and Computer Science, with applications only possible during a unified application period in November.
Prison Sentence After Rape of 17-Year-Old in Vienna
3.09.2025 A 27-year-old man was sentenced to six and a half years in prison by the Vienna Regional Court on Wednesday for raping a 17-year-old girl on the night of May 4 in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus.
Stocker and Meinl-Reisinger want to review Mercosur Agreement
3.09.2025 The EU will begin the process of ratifying the free trade zone with the South American alliance on Wednesday. While Chancellor Stocker and Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger are cautiously positive, ÖVP Agriculture Minister Totschnig is now also cautiously positive.
Damage in the Millions: Police Stop Construction Equipment Thieves in Lower Austria
3.09.2025 Between March and August 2024, numerous construction and work machines disappeared in northern Lower Austria. The police have now apprehended a group of perpetrators accused of thefts worth over one million euros.
Oswald on Loan from Rapid Vienna to Altach
3.09.2025 Moritz Oswald moves on loan from Rapid Vienna to Altach. The midfielder has not yet played for the Hütteldorf team in the current Bundesliga season.
Too Few Jurors: Trial of Killed 4-Year-Old in Vienna Postponed
3.09.2025 The trial of a young mother who killed her four-year-old child in a psychotic state had to be postponed at the Vienna Regional Court due to a lack of jurors and lay judges. They now face penalties.Which product will be the "Consumer Duck of the Year" this year?
3.09.2025 The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) calls for the election of the "Consumer Duck 2025", where voting for the most annoying food product of the year can be done until October 5. Five products are available for selection, which stand out due to misleading information or hidden price increases.
Another Suspect in Custody After Jewelry Store Break-Ins in Styria
3.09.2025 The investigations into a series of jewelry store burglaries in Styria have been completed.
OÖ: Diversion for Teenager After Pistol Posting
3.09.2025 After an ill-considered post last June, a teenager in Upper Austria got away with a diversion.
After Robbery: 44-Year-Old Man Grabbed Vienna Store Detective Between the Legs
3.09.2025 On late Tuesday afternoon, a store detective in Vienna-Favoriten noticed that a 44-year-old man, together with another man, had stolen several perfumes. When attempting to stop the men, the woman was injured on the arm. One of the men managed to escape. The 44-year-old was able to be detained. He is also said to have groped the woman between the legs until the police arrived.
Hype or Impostor: Vienna "Labubu" Store Under the Scrutiny of the Financial Police
3.09.2025 The Vienna Financial Police have a pop-up store in their sights, suspected of selling counterfeit "Labubu" plush figures and violating labor and tax regulations.
AK Warning About Consequences of "Interim Parking" at AMS
3.09.2025 The Chamber of Labor Upper Austria warns that the temporary parking of employees at the employment service, as it occurs in the construction industry and hospitality outside the season, poses a poverty risk.
Vienna-Mariahilf: Intoxicated 21-Year-Old Breaks into Vienna Supermarket After Bizarre Announcement
3.09.2025 A heavily intoxicated 21-year-old Austrian broke into a supermarket branch in Vienna-Mariahilf after telling passersby about his plan. The police were able to arrest him shortly thereafter.
More Students in the Past Academic Year
3.09.2025 The number of regular university students has recently been on the rise.
Performance by Celine Dion at the Eurovision Song Contest Final Canceled at the Last Moment
3.09.2025 Celine Dion wanted to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, but had to cancel at short notice due to health reasons, according to media reports.
Vienna-Favoriten: 34-Year-Old Attempted to Stab His Brother-in-Law on the Open Street
3.09.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, a 34-year-old attempted to stab his 38-year-old brother-in-law with a knife during a family dispute on a public street in Vienna-Favoriten.