Three Times as Many Short Trips as 20 Years Ago: A Burden on Austria's Roads
3.09.2025 The number of short vacation trips in Austria has tripled in the last 20 years and poses an increasing burden on the road network, as the majority of travelers are on the road by car, according to the Austrian Transport Club.
A2 in Styria confronted with fire
3.09.2025 The Southern Motorway (A2) was the scene of a fire on Wednesday. A semi-trailer was affected.
Attack on Muslim Woman in Upper Austria: Defendant Did Not Appear in Court
3.09.2025 In Upper Austria, a trial against a man who allegedly attacked a Muslim woman has been postponed.
Car Driver May Have Ignored Stop Sign Before Collision with Train in Lower Austria
3.09.2025 The car driver who collided with a railcar in Günselsdorf (Baden district) on Tuesday is believed to have ignored a stop sign at the railway crossing, according to police information from the following day.
34 Million Euros: Karl-Heinz Grasser and His Debts to the Republic
3.09.2025 The former Austrian Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser is facing a mountain of debt amounting to 34 million euros, including significant liabilities to the tax authorities and ongoing investigations for tax evasion related to the BUWOG privatization.
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 on the most annoying food of the year can take place until October 5th. Five products are available to choose from, which stand out due to misleading information or hidden price increases.
Climate Protection Scenario: Greenpeace Sees "Alarming Results"
3.09.2025 The NGO calls on Environment Minister Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP) to "take his role as Climate Protection Minister seriously and to increase the pace of urgently needed climate protection measures".
First Deportations to This Country in a Long Time
3.09.2025 After a long time, deportations of refugees to Somalia have resumed.
Presale for the 16th Slash Horror Film Festival in Vienna Begins
3.09.2025 Autumn is approaching, and with it, Vienna's renowned horror film festival Slash. Ticket sales start on September 5th.Austria in the Top Ranks for Quality of Life and Unfriendliness
3.09.2025 Austria continues to evoke a love-hate relationship in a survey among expats.
Car in the Baden District Collided with Railcar: 21-Year-Old Critically Injured
2.09.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, a car collided with a railcar on the Aspangbahn in Günselsdorf (Baden district).
Economic Stimulus Package Announced at Government Retreat
2.09.2025 On Tuesday, the black-red-pink coalition came together at the Federal Chancellery for a two-day retreat. The focus is on the economic situation and inflation.
Murder Suspect Winemaker: Lawyer Accuses Judiciary of Bias
3.09.2025 The legal representative of the well-known Styrian winemaker, who has been in pre-trial detention in St. Pölten since mid-July on suspicion of murder, accuses the judiciary in charge of the case of bias.
Quads Stolen in Germany: Man Caught in Lower Austria
2.09.2025 At the Schallaburg rest area (district of Melk), a major theft was uncovered during a driver and vehicle inspection, according to police reports on Tuesday.
New Spelling Rules: "f" Instead of "ph"
2.09.2025 Anglicism spelling standardized, "f" instead of "ph" in everyday language, and genitive apostrophe after first names in establishments and institutions allowed - the Spelling Council, a committee of about 40 people from seven German-speaking countries or regions, has decided on new spelling rules.
Inflation in August Continued to Rise
2.09.2025 In August, inflation increased to 4.1 percent according to the flash estimate by Statistics Austria. The inflation rate in Austria is thus significantly above the inflation rate of 2.1 percent in the Eurozone.
Economic Stimulus Package Announced at Government Retreat
2.09.2025 On Tuesday, the black-red-pink coalition came together at the Federal Chancellery for a two-day retreat. The focus is on the economic situation and inflation.
Brutal Attack After Club Visit in Vienna: Police Request Information
2.09.2025 The four unknown perpetrators are said to have, on 20.4.2025, together with five already known perpetrators, intercepted, followed, and attacked three victims in different configurations after a nightclub visit in Vienna.
Brutal Attack After Club Visit in Vienna: Police Request Information
2.09.2025 The four unknown perpetrators are said to have, on 20.4.2025, together with five already known perpetrators, intercepted, followed, and attacked three victims in different combinations after a nightclub visit in Vienna.
38-year-old Austrian Died in Mountain Accident on Mont Blanc
2.09.2025 According to an online report by the "Oberösterreichische Nachrichten" (OÖN, Tuesday), a 38-year-old man from Innviertel has died in a mountain accident on Mont Blanc.
Viennese Trade with Revenue Increase in the 1st Half-Year
2.09.2025 In the first half of 2025, the Vienna trade sector was able to record an increase in sales, not only nominally but also for the first time since 2022, adjusted for inflation.
Football World Cup Qualifiers: Schmid Still Absent from ÖFB Team Training
2.09.2025 Romano Schmid also missed the second training session of the Austrian national football team before the World Cup qualifying matches against Cyprus and in Bosnia.
Winemakers Expect Significantly Better Wine Harvest
3.09.2025 This year, the Austrian wine harvest is expected to be better again. A quantity of 2.5 million hectoliters is expected, which is significantly more than last year's figure of 1.87 million hectoliters, said the president of the Austrian Winegrowers' Association, Johannes Schmuckenschlager, at a press conference on Tuesday.
Harsh Criticism of Stocker Due to Pension Statement
2.09.2025 For the statement in the ORF "Summer Talk" that he wants to stay below the adjustment factor of 2.7 percent for the pension increase in 2026, Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) received criticism from the opposition on Tuesday.
Harsh Criticism of Stocker Due to Pension Statement
2.09.2025 For the statement in the ORF "Summer Talk" that he wants to stay below the adjustment factor of 2.7 percent for the pension increase in 2026, Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) received criticism from the opposition on Tuesday.
Help Signal Recognized: Woman in Lower Austria Escaped Violent Partner
2.09.2025 A man who allegedly threatened and beat his partner for half a year in the industrial district was arrested at the end of August.
National Council Starts Autumn Work with Tightening of the Weapons Law
2.09.2025 The parliament is starting its autumn work, with a significant project on the agenda at the beginning.
End of Holidays and Major Events Cause Traffic Jam Weekend
2.09.2025 On the weekend of September 6th and 7th, massive traffic disruptions are expected on Austria's roads. The reason for this is the end of the holidays in several federal states as well as numerous major events.
Grasser faces another trial in Buwog case
2.09.2025 Former Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser, who has been incarcerated since early June, faces another court trial.
5,000 Euro Reward for Information After Robbery in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Who Knows This Man?
2.09.2025 In Vienna-Floridsdorf, there was a serious robbery at a supermarket branch at the beginning of August, where employees were threatened with a weapon. The Vienna police are asking for information. There is even a 5,000 Euro reward for this.
Issues Identified in Waidhofen/Ybbstal Music School
2.09.2025 An audit report by the Lower Austrian municipal supervision reveals deficiencies in the Waidhofen/Ybbstal music school association.
Mega Drug Ring in Vienna Dismantled: 2.5 Million Euros Street Value
2.09.2025 A coordinated strike against drug-related crime in Vienna led to the seizure of large quantities of crystal meth and cocaine. Four suspects were arrested.
Eurobarometer: Majority in Austria Against EU Enlargement
3.09.2025 According to a Eurobarometer survey, most Austrians are against the admission of more countries into the EU. This survey serves as a basis for the consultations of the EU European Ministers on enlargement in Copenhagen.
27-Year-Old Stabbed in Vienna-Brigittenau: Critically Injured
2.09.2025 On Monday afternoon, a 27-year-old was critically injured by multiple stab wounds in Vienna-Brigittenau. The unknown perpetrator could not be apprehended.
43-Year-Old Caused Disturbance in Front of Ice Cream Shop in Vienna-Brigittenau
2.09.2025 A 43-year-old man was temporarily arrested on Monday after allegedly attempting to break into a closed ice cream shop.
Repeated Verdict Against 18-Year-Old After Terror Plan Against Vienna Central Station
2.09.2025 An 18-year-old who attempted to attack people with a knife in the name of IS at Vienna's main train station in September 2023 has been convicted again.
Emilia and Elias are the most popular baby names of the previous year
2.09.2025 In 2024, Emilia and Elias were the most popular names for newborns in Austria. According to Statistics Austria, Emilia was given 534 times and Elias 671 times. In total, there were 37,463 newborn girls and 39,775 newborn boys.
Cultural Summer Vienna Recorded More Visitors
2.09.2025 Interest in the Kultursommer Wien has increased. This year, the festival attracted more than 90,000 people. A date has already been set for 2026.
EU Enlargement in the Western Balkans: Meinl-Reisinger Desires "New Momentum"
2.09.2025 Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger emphasizes the urgency of EU enlargement in the Western Balkans, in light of the Russian attack on Ukraine. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia are crucial for Europe's completeness.
Inflation in August Continued to Rise
2.09.2025 In August, inflation increased to 4.1 percent according to the flash estimate by Statistics Austria. The inflation rate in Austria is thus significantly above the inflation rate of 2.1 percent in the Eurozone.
OeNB Chief Kocher Advocates for "Cautious Policy" in ECB Interest Rate Decision
2.09.2025 OeNB Chief Kocher urges caution regarding the next ECB interest rate decision in September.
ÖBB must save up to 600 million euros
2.09.2025 The ÖBB must save up to 600 million euros annually, reports the "Tiroler Tageszeitung". Freight transport is under pressure as many contracts are lost and the ÖBB competes with low-cost truck providers in the cargo sector. This area will also record losses this year, according to ÖBB General Director Andreas Matthä.
OeNB Chief Kocher for End of Austria Surcharge
2.09.2025 To reduce the still high inflation in Austria, sustainable measures are primarily required, according to OeNB Chief Kocher.
Boom in the Health and Social Sector
2.09.2025 According to an AMS report, the health and social sector recorded an employment increase of 3.4 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year. In the industry, there were 319,000 employees working under dependent employment.
Federal Chancellor Stocker in ORF Summer Talk for Pension Increase Under 2.7 Percent
2.09.2025 ÖVP leader and Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker made it clear on Monday in the ORF summer interview that he wants to keep pension increases below 2.7 percent in 2026.Warmer and Drier August Bid Farewell
2.09.2025
Start of the New School Year in Eastern Austria
1.09.2025 In Eastern Austria, the new school year starts on Monday. In total, there are over 40,000 first graders in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland.
Unemployment Rose by 4.2 Percent in August
1.09.2025 Unemployment was on the rise in August. The increase was 4.2 percent compared to the previous year.
Prices for Annual Pass of Wiener Linien and Parking Permit Increase
1.09.2025 Vienna raises the prices for public transport tickets and parking. The annual pass for Wiener Linien increases by over 100 euros (however, there is a discount for the digital version), and the parking permit jumps to 13 euros per month.
Drugstore in Mattersburg Robbed: Arrest
1.09.2025 On Monday, a 60-year-old was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison at the Eisenstadt Regional Court for a robbery at a drugstore in Mattersburg last July.
After Terror Plan Against Vienna Central Station, Active Again for IS: Trial
1.09.2025 The 18-year-old, who went to Vienna's main train station on September 11, 2023, with a combat knife in the name of the terrorist militia "Islamic State" (IS) to stab passersby on the station premises, must face charges for the second time for terrorist association at the regional court on Tuesday.
Danube Cruise Ship Rammed Scaffold: Eastern Railway Bridge in Vienna Remained Undamaged
1.09.2025 On Monday in the early afternoon, a Danube cruise ship hit a scaffolding at the Ostbahn Bridge in Vienna.
Cyberattack: EU Directive Not Yet Implemented
1.09.2025 The EU Directive on Network and Information Security (NIS 2) has not yet been implemented in Austria.
Graz Theft Series Remained Undetected for Years
1.09.2025 A 29-year-old was admitted to the Graz-Jakomini correctional facility in February 2025 because he allegedly stole valuables worth 500,000 euros from a woman and a man in Graz.
Partner Secretly Drugged and Raped: Seven Years in Prison for 42-Year-Old
1.09.2025 A 42-year-old man, who allegedly drugged his partner with sleeping pills and then raped her in 2014 in the district of Bruck an der Leitha, was sentenced to seven years in prison on Monday at the Korneuburg Regional Court.
Prices for Annual Pass of Wiener Linien and Parking Permit Increase
1.09.2025 Vienna raises the prices for public transport tickets and parking. The annual pass for Wiener Linien increases by over 100 euros (however, there is a discount for the digital version), and the parking permit jumps to 13 euros per month.