Little Opposition to Heat Protection Regulation
14.08.2025 The number of heatwaves is increasing due to climate change. Starting next year, there should be more protection for people working outdoors.
NEOS reach 4,000-member mark
14.08.2025 With over 4,000 members, NEOS celebrate a new record. With a new campaign, they aim for further growth.
Woman Rescued from Traun in Gmunden and Resuscitated
14.08.2025 An 81-year-old woman, who was discovered motionless in the Traun in Gmunden on Wednesday afternoon, was able to be resuscitated.
Draft for New ElWG: AK Sees Much Light, but Also Shadows
14.08.2025 In the draft for the new Electricity Industry Act (ElWG), the Chamber of Labor sees a lot of light, but also shadows.
Little Opposition to Heat Protection Regulation
14.08.2025 The number of heatwaves is increasing due to climate change. Starting next year, there should be more protection for people working outdoors.
Major Fire in Vienna Recycling Company: Alarm Level 3 Triggered
14.08.2025 The Vienna Professional Fire Brigade declared alarm level 3 during an operation on Wednesday evening at the premises of a Floridsdorf recycling company.
All Images from the Frequency Festival 2025
14.08.2025 Starting today, the Frequency Festival 2025 kicks off three diverse days. Music fans can look forward to top acts like Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Kygo, Scooter, and Will Smith. You can find all the pictures from Frequency 2025 here.
All Images from Frequency Festival 2025
14.08.2025 Starting today, the Frequency Festival 2025 kicks off three diverse days. Music fans can look forward to top acts like Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Kygo, Scooter, and Will Smith. You can find all the pictures from Frequency 2025 here.
Road Cyclist in Upper Austria Attacked by Dog
14.08.2025 On late Wednesday evening, a dog attacked a group of road cyclists in Gutau (Freistadt district).
Due to Sheep Turned Around: Biker Critically Injured
14.08.2025 On Wednesday evening, an 18-year-old biker from the Leoben district collided with a car and was critically injured.
Mayor from Spital am Pyhrn Fatally Accidented During Hike
14.08.2025 On Wednesday, the mayor of Spital am Pyhrn, Ägidius Exenberger, was fatally injured.
Opening with Chappell Roan and Post Malone: That was Day 1 at the Frequency Festival 2025
14.08.2025 On Wednesday, Chappell Roan and Post Malone opened the three-day FM4 Frequency Festival in St. Pölten.
Cucumber, Quark & Co.: The Effectiveness of Home Remedies for Sunburn
14.08.2025 The VKI has tested the effectiveness of common home remedies for sunburn. Here you can read what really helps and what you should best avoid.Bike Paths Under the Microscope: Austria Launches High-Tech Survey
14.08.2025 Austria receives for the first time a comparable measurement system for evaluating cycling infrastructure – with a laser scanner and measurement bicycle.
All Images from the Frequency Festival 2025
13.08.2025 Starting today, the Frequency Festival 2025 kicks off three diverse days. Music fans can look forward to top acts like Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Kygo, Scooter, and Will Smith. You can find all the pictures from Frequency 2025 here.
All Images from the Frequency Festival 2025
13.08.2025 Starting today, the Frequency Festival 2025 kicks off three diverse days. Music fans can look forward to top acts like Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Kygo, Scooter, and Will Smith. You can find all the pictures from Frequency 2025 here.
Court of Auditors Calls for Disempowerment of State Medical Chambers
13.08.2025 To enable a nationwide general contract for doctors with the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK), the Court of Audit (RH) advises reducing the powers of the regional medical chambers.
Explosion During Gas Leak in Mödling Results in Death and Serious Injury
13.08.2025 A tragic accident occurred during work on a gas pipeline on Wednesday morning in Mödling.
All Images from the Frequency Festival 2025
13.08.2025 Starting today, the Frequency Festival 2025 kicks off three diverse days. Music fans can look forward to top acts like Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Kygo, Scooter, and Will Smith. You can find all the pictures from Frequency 2025 here.
Wildfire Danger: Armed Forces Ready for Possible Deployments in Austria
13.08.2025 The Federal Army is ready for possible deployments to combat forest fires in Austria, according to Defense Minister Tanner.
Arnautovic Confident About Football World Cup Qualification in Meeting with Stocker
13.08.2025 ÖFB record national player Marko Arnautovic is confident that Austria can qualify for the World Cup.
Why Heat Becomes a Danger for Your Phone
14.08.2025 The temperatures are climbing ever higher above the 30-degree mark. While we humans cool off with ice-cold drinks and a dip in the cool water, our faithful companion, the smartphone, suffers silently. Sun and extreme heat are true stress factors for your device and can lead to serious damage. But don't worry: with a few simple tricks, you can protect your phone and prevent it from overheating.
Conference League Qualification: Wiener Austria Wants to Show Their "True Face" Against Ostrava
13.08.2025 Vienna Austria is struggling with a negative streak at the start of the season. So far without a win in the Bundesliga, they aim to turn things around in the Conference League qualification against Ostrava.
All Images from the Frequency Festival 2025
13.08.2025 Starting today, the Frequency Festival 2025 kicks off three diverse days. Music fans can look forward to top acts like Post Malone, Shawn Mendes, Kygo, Scooter, and Will Smith. You can find all the pictures from Frequency 2025 here.
Study Shows: Heat Does Not Disturb Vienna's Carriage Horses
13.08.2025 A study conducted last year by the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna shows: Viennese carriage horses cope well with high temperatures. The industry feels validated.
Start Signal for Frequency Festival 2025
13.08.2025 On Wednesday, the Frequency Festival 2025 kicked off in St. Pölten. Headliners for the opening are Post Malone and Chappell Roan. According to ÖAMTC, the arrival on Wednesday morning went without longer delays.
FPÖ Motion for Investigative Committee Rejected by Constitutional Court
13.08.2025 The investigation committee proposed by the FPÖ regarding the Corona measures and the death of the former section chief Christian Pilnacek will not be implemented in the planned form.
Explosion During Gas Leak in Mödling Claims One Life and Leaves One Seriously Injured
13.08.2025 A tragic accident occurred during work on a gas pipeline on Wednesday morning in Mödling.
Man Pursues Sexual Offender on Vienna Belt and Is Attacked Himself
13.08.2025 A 23-year-old passerby showed civic courage on Tuesday at the Vienna Margaretengürtel: He witnessed a sexual harassment of a 24-year-old woman by an unknown man, called emergency services, and pursued the fleeing suspect.
Speeder Without License Caught After Wild Chase Through Vienna
13.08.2025 On the night of Wednesday, a dangerous car chase occurred in Vienna. Police officers noticed a car driver in Vienna-Leopoldstadt who ignored a driving ban and obstructed the emergency drive of an ambulance. When they tried to stop the man, he hit the gas and fled.
Father of Accident Victim Threatened Car Driver After Accident in Vienna-Favoriten
13.08.2025 On Monday evening, there was a traffic accident in Vienna-Favoriten between a car and an e-scooter.
Gas Station Robbers Struck Again - This Time in Vienna-Döbling
13.08.2025 A robbery at a gas station in Vienna-Döbling on the night of Wednesday is part of a series of similar incidents in which two masked perpetrators stole cash and escaped undetected.
Teenagers Arrested After Robbery in Vienna-Brigittenau
13.08.2025 Success in investigation for the Vienna police after a robbery in Vienna-Brigittenau.
Abahachi and Ranger Ride Again: Film Review of "The Canoe of Manitu"
13.08.2025 Starting August 14, the long-awaited sequel to the comedy classic "Manitou's Shoe" will be in local cinemas. In the new adventure, blood brothers Abahachi and Ranger set out in search of the mythical "Canoe of Manitou" - which is not an easy task. The film review.
Karner sees "very good record" in deportations
13.08.2025 Interior Minister Gerhard Karner presented the deportation figures for the first half of 2025 in Vienna on Wednesday. According to the report, 6,554 people left Austria, 3,366 of them voluntarily after being requested to do so, and 3,188 by force.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Austria Decreased in 2024
13.08.2025 Greenhouse gas emissions in Austria have decreased by 2.6 percent according to the "NowCast" forecast for 2024, which corresponds to a reduction of 1.8 million tons of CO2 equivalents.
Explosion During Gas Leak in Mödling Results in Death and Serious Injury
13.08.2025 A tragic accident occurred during work on a gas pipeline on Wednesday morning in Mödling.
Fire Brigade from Lower Austria Fights Forest Fires in Montenegro
13.08.2025 54 firefighters from Lower Austria set off from Tulln on Wednesday to Montenegro to support the local forces in fighting forest fires and to prevent further spread of the fire.
Competition Authority and Climate Activists Criticize E-Economy Law
13.08.2025 The government's e-economy law continues to draw criticism.
Crypto Market in Transition: Ethereum as a Strategic Opportunity for Bold Investors?
13.08.2025 The crypto market is bubbling, and Bitcoin has once again broken through the breathtaking mark of $120,000, with the all-time high of $123,000 firmly in sight. For many Bitcoin investors, the world seems to be in order. But while the digital gold standard shines, the market whispers of an impending "Altcoin Season" – a phase in which other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum could potentially leave Bitcoin far behind in terms of returns. Is it time to rethink your investment strategy and broaden your focus beyond Bitcoin?
What is an octopus doing in the pond in front of the Vienna Karlskirche?
13.08.2025 A larger-than-life octopus will swim from Friday in the reflecting pool in front of the Vienna Karlskirche. The art project by God's Entertainment aims to reinterpret Johann Strauss' waltz in a new light.
Faster to the Scene: Immediate Alerting of the Vienna Water Rescue Now Available
13.08.2025 The water rescue in Vienna now automatically receives an alert in drowning emergencies.
Study Shows: Heat Does Not Bother Vienna's Carriage Horses
13.08.2025 A study conducted last year by the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna shows: Viennese carriage horses cope well with high temperatures. The industry feels validated.
Explosion During Gas Leak in Mödling Results in Death and Serious Injury
13.08.2025 A tragic accident occurred during work on a gas pipeline on Wednesday morning in Mödling.
No Penalty Despite Conviction After Attack on City Temple in Vienna
13.08.2025 An 18-year-old was found guilty of property damage at the Vienna Regional Court because she tore down the Israeli flag from the city temple on October 21, 2023. Due to her previous convictions, no additional penalty was imposed. The verdict is not yet legally binding.
Here is where the risk of forest fires is currently particularly high
14.08.2025 The Ministry of Agriculture pointed out the danger of forest fires in certain regions in a statement on Wednesday.
Price Comparison Shows: Significant Savings Possible on School Supplies
13.08.2025 The start of the school year is always associated with high costs for families. However, an AK price comparison shows that you can also save on school supplies.
Bitcoin on the Rise: Price Approaches Record Level
13.08.2025 The Bitcoin continues its upward movement and was quoted early Monday at over 122,000 dollars. The price is thus approaching the all-time high from mid-July.
Half of Domestic Companies Complain About Labor Shortage
13.08.2025 The unemployment figures in Austria are increasing, while at the same time half of the companies are complaining about a shortage of workers.German Industry Dramatically Losing Ground
13.08.2025
Vienna House of the Sea Shows Rare Rough-Scaled Pythons
13.08.2025 In the House of the Sea in Vienna, two rough-scaled pythons - one of the world's rarest snake species from Western Australia - have moved into an aquaterrarium on the seventh floor.
From Italy to Vienna: Eagle Owl to Secure Species
13.08.2025 The reintroduction of the Ural owl in Central Europe is progressing. A juvenile from the northern Italian region of Friuli has now been released into the forests around Vienna.
Special Honor for Peter Weck on His 95th Birthday
13.08.2025 Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig yesterday presented the Austrian actor, director, and theater manager Peter Weck with a special honorary gift from the city of Vienna on the occasion of his 95th birthday.
How a World War Bomb Caused Chaos in Stuttgart
13.08.2025 Germany is a country that carries its history deep in its soil – often literally. The recent bomb defusal in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt is just the latest example of how the devastating air raids of World War II can still affect daily life today. What represents a frightening exceptional situation for many is routine for ordnance disposal services and rescue forces. Yet each of these operations carries risks and requires the utmost professionalism.
Chemical Deployment Triggers AT-Alert in Hartberg
13.08.2025 An unknown chemical substance triggered an AT-Alert in Hartberg on Wednesday morning after it leaked at a disposal facility and spread a strong odor.