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  • The Incredible Incidents at Jeff Bezos' Wedding

    7.07.2025 Mysterious scandal at the most extravagant wedding of the year: Jeff Bezos' celebrations overshadowed by a mysterious wedding dress theft, and then one caught fire!

    The Rescue Plan: How to Keep Basil Plants Healthy

    7.07.2025 Do you know this too? You buy a lush pot of basil at the supermarket, full of anticipation for fresh pasta or pesto. And then, just a few days later, the leaves start drooping and the plant is ready for the trash. Don't worry, it's not you! Basil is quite sensitive, but with the right tricks, it can thrive.

    Finally: How to Keep Your Basil Plant Healthy

    7.07.2025 Do you know this too? You buy a lush pot of basil at the supermarket, full of anticipation for fresh pasta or pesto. And then, just a few days later, the leaves start drooping and the plant is ready for the trash. Don't worry, it's not you! Basil is quite sensitive, but with the right tricks, it can thrive.

    Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath: Emotional Farewell of a Legend

    7.07.2025 Ozzy Osbourne, the "Prince of Darkness," celebrated an emotional finale with Black Sabbath. A ten-hour musical spectacle in Birmingham that captivated fans worldwide and was eagerly followed via livestream in Austria.

    This singer is coming to the Vienna City Hall Square on Thursday

    7.07.2025 After the Lido Sounds Festival, newcomer Sovie will stop by Vienna's Rathausplatz this coming Thursday.

    Ozzy Osbourne & Black Sabbath: Emotional Farewell of a Legend

    7.07.2025 Ozzy Osbourne, the "Prince of Darkness," celebrated an emotional finale with Black Sabbath. A ten-hour musical spectacle in Birmingham that captivated fans worldwide and was eagerly followed via livestream in Austria.

    Education and Migration Background: The Divide Between City and Countryside

    7.07.2025 In this country, there are over 100,000 young people who have only completed compulsory schooling and are no longer pursuing any education. Among 15 to 24-year-olds with a migration background, the proportion of early school leavers (ESL) is 27 percent, which is three and a half times higher than among young people without foreign roots. However, the gap is significantly larger in rural areas than in cities, according to a study by the Institute for Advanced Studies (IHS).

    Questions and Answers Before Possible EU Deficit Procedure

    7.07.2025 What are the advantages of an EU deficit procedure - and are we the only EU deficit offender? You can read the answers to this and other questions here.

    Bim Shooting in Vienna in a Drunken and Drugged State: This is Why the 36-Year-Old Pulled the Trigger

    7.07.2025 A 36-year-old man was arrested after a shot was fired at a tram on line 52 in Vienna-Penzing. He told the police that he did not intend to hurt anyone.

    Power Outage Partially Crippled Vienna U6

    7.07.2025 The new week in Vienna began with a power outage. Thousands of households and the U6 were affected.

    Long Distance to the Nearest ATM as a Problem in 342 Municipalities

    7.07.2025 For years, the number of ATMs has been declining. In the last four years alone, 500 ATMs have been dismantled. The Austrian National Bank now wants to support particularly rural regions and set up up to 120 new ATMs.

    Man Rescued from Drowning at Alte Donau Beach in Vienna

    6.07.2025 On Sunday, a man suddenly went under at the Alte Donau beach in Vienna, witnesses raised the alarm.

    High Summer Takes a Break: Cooler Week with Showers Ahead

    6.07.2025 The midsummer temporarily bids farewell, bringing a phase of cooler temperatures and changeable weather.

    76-Year-Old Fell in Kitzlochklamm: Body Found During Search Operation

    6.07.2025 A 76-year-old man was fatally injured on Sunday morning during a canyoning tour in the Kitzlochklamm. The man was recovered dead from the Rauriser Ache in the afternoon.

    Alco-Driver Hits Motorcyclist from Vienna Head-On: 65-Year-Old Dies in Accident in Carinthia

    6.07.2025 A 65-year-old motorcyclist from Vienna has died after a head-on collision with a drunk driver in Carinthia.

    76-Year-Old Fell in Kitzlochklamm: Body Found During Search Operation

    6.07.2025 A 76-year-old man was fatally injured on Sunday morning during a canyoning tour in the Kitzlochklamm. The man was recovered dead from the Rauriser Ache in the afternoon.

    Social Welfare Debate: Vienna's Deputy Mayor Advocates for Cuts

    6.07.2025 The Vienna Deputy Mayor Bettina Emmerling advocates for cuts in social assistance.

    Small Aircraft Crashes in Pinzgau: Identity of the Deceased Clarified

    6.07.2025 In the crash of a small aircraft on Saturday in Wald im Pinzgau, four people lost their lives. The police have now provided details about the identity of the deceased.

    Karner: "There must be more deportations to Syria"

    6.07.2025 For the first time in 15 years, a deportation from Austria to Syria was carried out last Thursday. Interior Minister Karner spoke of an "enormously important signal".

    Baby Corpse Found in Bag: DNA Traces to Identify Mother

    7.07.2025 After the discovery of a dead baby in a bag in Klagenfurt's Europapark on Saturday, investigations are in full swing.

    Pension only from 70: Mahrer provokes with demand

    7.07.2025 Chamber of Commerce President Harald Mahrer wants to continue the debate on a higher retirement age, for which he is receiving criticism.

    Biker Dies in Head-On Collision with Car in the Waldviertel

    6.07.2025 A 51-year-old motorcyclist collided head-on with an oncoming car on Saturday afternoon near Allentsteig in the Zwettl district and suffered fatal injuries.

    16-Year-Old from Vienna Sped at 204 km/h on the A1

    6.07.2025 A 16-year-old teenager overtook an unmarked police car at 204 km/h on the A1 near Seewalchen am Attersee on Saturday afternoon. The teenager was driving without a license.

    Balcony Fire in Vienna-Floridsdorf Spread to Apartments

    6.07.2025 A full-blown fire on a balcony in Vienna-Floridsdorf on Saturday caused a widely visible column of smoke and numerous emergency calls. The fire spread to two apartments, but no one was injured.

    "Mini-Explosions" in Business Fire in Vienna-Hernals

    6.07.2025 Early Sunday morning, gas cartridges repeatedly exploded in a shop on Hernalser Hauptstraße in Vienna, which was on fire.

    Apartment in Vienna High-Rise Building Fully Engulfed in Flames

    6.07.2025 In a high-rise building in Meidling on Lichtensterngasse, an apartment on the fifth floor was fully ablaze on Saturday evening.

    Women Attacked with Feces and Syringes: Vienna Police Seek More Victims

    6.07.2025 A 29-year-old man from the drug scene is suspected of having attacked women in Vienna with feces and needle syringes in several cases. The police are looking for more victims.

    Thieves of the donation box brawled in a Viennese church over the loot

    6.07.2025 When it comes to money, friendship ends - this was apparently true for two collection box thieves who got into a fight over the loot shortly before noon on Saturday in a church in Vienna-Hietzing.

    Person Missing in Kitzlochklamm: Search Underway

    6.07.2025 In the Kitzlochklamm near Taxenbach in the Salzburg Pinzgau, a person has been missing since Sunday morning. They are believed to have fallen into the Rauriser Ache.

    Car Driver and Cyclist Clashed in Vienna-Penzing

    6.07.2025 In the midday heat of Saturday, apparently a group of cyclists and a car driver (66) lost their nerves on Sofienalpenstraße in Vienna-Penzing.

    Viennese Man Shot from Apartment and Fired at Police Officers: Major Operation in Wieden

    6.07.2025 Once again, there was a major operation by WEGA and Cobra in Vienna on the night of Sunday, after residents reported several shots.

    Pedestrian in Life-Threatening Condition After Collision with Car in Vienna-Favoriten

    6.07.2025 A 36-year-old man was hit by a car and critically injured on Friday in Vienna-Favoriten. During the accident investigation, a police officer was also hit - the driver fled the scene.

    Conflict in Supervised Shared Apartment in Vienna 15 Ends Bloodily: 17-Year-Old Stabbed

    6.07.2025 After an argument in a supervised living community in Vienna-Rudolfsheim, a teenager was seriously injured with four stab wounds on Friday.

    Wanted Knife Attacker from Vienna's Yppenplatz Caught

    6.07.2025 A 24-year-old man was arrested in Vienna-Ottakring. He is suspected of having attacked a peer with a knife at Yppenplatz in May.

    Missing 69-Year-Old Found Dead After Large Search Operation at Kreischberg

    6.07.2025 A 69-year-old man missing since July 3rd was found dead in a wooded area at Kreischberg after an extensive search operation.

    Death at the Electric Love Festival: 22-Year-Old Dies

    6.07.2025 At the Electric Love Festival at the Salzburgring, a fatal incident occurred on the night of Sunday.

    Police Stopped Drug Grandma at the Border

    6.07.2025 An 85-year-old senior and her younger companion were stopped by the police while smuggling cannabis into Austria.

    Bim Shooting in Vienna in a Drunken and Drugged State: This is Why the 36-Year-Old Pulled the Trigger

    6.07.2025 A 36-year-old man was arrested after a shot was fired at a tram on line 52 in Vienna-Penzing. He told the police that he did not intend to hurt anyone.

    Driver on Drugs in Life-Threatening Condition After Serious Crash with City Bus in Vienna

    6.07.2025 An 18-year-old drug driver engaged in a high-speed chase with the Vienna police early Saturday morning, which ended in a serious crash with a city bus. The young man is in critical condition.

    harvest.thanksgiving.festival. at Heldenplatz: Agriculture Celebrates in Vienna

    6.07.2025 Vienna becomes the stage for agricultural diversity on the first weekend of September: The ernte.dank.festival. at Heldenplatz brings modern agricultural technology, culinary delights, and a colorful family program right into the heart of the capital.

    Future of Vanilla Threatened by Climate Change

    6.07.2025 An international research team from the University of Leuven and the University of Costa Rica warns of dramatic consequences for vanilla production in the journal "Frontiers in Plant Science".

    More Traffic Accidents in Heat: Increase by 13 Percent

    6.07.2025 The summer of 2024 was not only hot – it was also dangerous: According to Statistics Austria, traffic accidents occurred significantly more frequently on hot days. Motorcyclists were particularly affected.

    Save Instead of Travel: Every Third Austrian Foregoes Summer Vacation This Year

    5.07.2025 As a result of rising costs and economic challenges, 30 percent of Austrians will forgo their vacation in the summer of 2025, while the majority of travelers try to save by reducing expenses or fulfilling financial obligations, according to a recent survey.

    Diagnose Diabetes: Why Women Are Disadvantaged

    6.07.2025 Women with type 2 diabetes are often diagnosed later and treated less intensively than men, leading to more complications and a higher cardiometabolic risk, as a recent analysis by Vienna experts shows.

    AMA Seal of Approval Soon for More Products

    6.07.2025 After meat, milk, and recently also bread and pastries, the domestic AMA quality seal will also be available for oat drinks from 2026. It is about to launch for snacks and apricot doughnuts.

    NÖ: Smoldering Fire in Compressed Cardboard in Wiener Neustadt

    4.07.2025 In Wiener Neustadt, there was a smoldering fire in compressed cardboard on Friday.

    Police Operation in Vienna: Tram Damaged on Linzer Straße

    4.07.2025 In the 14th Viennese district of Penzing, a police operation was triggered on Friday after a tram of line 52 was shot at.

    Police Operation in Vienna: Tram Damaged on Linzer Straße

    4.07.2025 In the 14th district of Vienna, Penzing, a police operation was triggered on Friday after a tram of line 52 was shot at.

    Police Operation in Vienna: Tram Damaged on Linzer Straße

    4.07.2025 In the 14th Viennese district of Penzing, a police operation was triggered on Friday after a shot was fired at a tram on line 52.

    Police Operation in Vienna: Tram Damaged on Linzer Straße

    4.07.2025 In the 14th district of Vienna, Penzing, a police operation was triggered on Friday after a shot was apparently fired at a tram on line 52. The incident location was Linzer Straße 150.

    Police Operation in Vienna: Tram Damaged on Linzer Straße

    4.07.2025 In the 14th Viennese district of Penzing, a police operation was triggered on Friday after it was apparently reported that a shot was fired at a tram on line 52. The incident location was Linzer Straße 150.

    Arnautovic Decision on Rapid Offer Pending

    4.07.2025 ÖFB team player Marko Arnautovic has not yet made a decision regarding the offer from Bundesliga club Rapid Vienna.

    Signa - ORF: Green Light from Ministry for First Indictment

    4.07.2025 In the Signa case, a decision regarding a possible indictment against company founder René Benko is likely to have been made.

    Police Operation in Vienna: Tram Damaged on Linzer Straße

    4.07.2025 In Linzer Straße in the 14th district of Vienna, Penzing, a tram was hit by an "object".