Murder Suspicion Against Winemaker: Lawyer Speaks of Assisted Dying
10.08.2025 A 57-year-old winemaker is suspected of having killed a wealthy acquaintance with an overdose of a sleeping pill. The public prosecutor sees an "urgent suspicion," while the defense attorney speaks of legal euthanasia.
Rental Car Tracked: Fugitive Prisoner Caught in Denmark
10.08.2025 A Lower Austrian who did not return from a prison leave managed to reach Denmark with a rental car from Lungau before being apprehended.
Doskozil announces candidacy in Burgenland election 2030
10.08.2025 Burgenland's Governor Hans Peter Doskozil plans to run again in the state election in 2030.
Deportations and Family Reunification: These Are Karner's Plans
10.08.2025 Interior Minister Gerhard Karner plans to keep the family reunification of refugees in Austria at a low level and pursues a rigid deportation policy, including possible deportations to Afghanistan.
Woman Attacked and Seriously Injured by Acquaintance in Vienna Apartment
10.08.2025 Three individuals forcibly entered an apartment in Vienna-Donaustadt on Saturday afternoon and severely injured the tenant. The perpetrators were arrested by the WEGA.
Outburst with Fire Extinguisher in Vienna's Mariahilfer Church: 43-Year-Old in Custody
10.08.2025 A 43-year-old man was arrested on Saturday in Vienna-Mariahilf after causing a disturbance in a church and also attacking police officers.
Desert Brawl at Vienna's Yppenplatz
10.08.2025 After a brawl at Yppenplatz in Vienna-Ottakring, the police are investigating three individuals. A man had to be taken to the hospital with injuries.
Roadrunner Focus on the Vienna Beltway: Six Speeders Had to Surrender Their Driver's License
10.08.2025 During a nighttime traffic check in Vienna, police officers detected several massive speeding violations. Six drivers had to surrender their driver's licenses.
Mann springt auf fahrenden Railjet: Notbremsung bei 100 km/h
10.08.2025 An extraordinary incident occurred on Sunday evening in St. Pölten, when a man jumped onto an already moving Railjet. The train had to make an emergency stop.
New Application for the Release of Josef F. Submitted
10.08.2025 In the case of Josef F., who was sentenced to life imprisonment in the so-called Amstetten incest case, a new application for conditional release has been submitted.
NÖ: Six Injured in Rear-End Collision on the A1
10.08.2025 A rear-end collision on the Westautobahn (A1) near Bergland resulted in six injuries on Sunday, including several children.
Again Excitement About Vienna Minimum Security: Prisoners Receive Rent Allowance
10.08.2025 A ruling by the administrative court allows prisoners in Vienna to receive rent subsidies under certain conditions. The ÖVP and FPÖ sharply criticize the regulation and call for a reform.
Video Surveillance in Public Places is Being Significantly Expanded
10.08.2025 Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) wants to significantly expand video surveillance in public spaces. A new decree is intended to cover more locations where there is potential danger – even without attacks having already occurred.
Firefighters Trapped Under Crane During Recovery Operations in Linz
10.08.2025 During an operation following a tram accident in Linz on Sunday, a crane vehicle overturned. Two firefighters were trapped and injured.
Construction Final Sprint for Vienna Tram Lines and U4
10.08.2025 On Sunday, the track work in front of the Vienna Parliament will be completed. This has an impact on four tram lines that are only operating on a limited basis on the Ring.
Doskozil warns: Electricity Law Hampers Energy Transition
10.08.2025 Burgenland's Governor Hans Peter Doskozil has sharply criticized the planned Electricity Industry Act (ElWG). The state government and Burgenland Energy are also calling for a fundamental revision.
Dog Bite and Pepper Spray: Altercation in Vienna-Donaustadt Escalated
10.08.2025 In Vienna's Donaustadt, a serious altercation occurred between three men on Friday. A dog bit one man, and pepper spray was also used.
Old Hand Grenades Discovered During Construction Work in Vienna City Center
10.08.2025 A construction worker encountered two hand grenades during excavation work in downtown Vienna on Friday. The discovery led to a closure.
Knife-Wielding Man Wanted to Steal Substitol: Arrest After Threat in Vienna Pharmacy
10.08.2025 A man threatened a pharmacist with a knife in Vienna-Währing on Friday to obtain the medication Substitol. The police provisionally arrested him.
Boat Trip in Lignano Ended Fatally for Austrian
10.08.2025 A boat trip and a swim in the sea off the northern Italian resort town of Lignano Sabbiadoro turned disastrous for an Austrian tourist.
Police Apprehend Suspect After Knife Attack in Vienna Water Park
10.08.2025 After the brutal knife attack on a 33-year-old man in the Vienna Water Park, a suspect has now been arrested. The victim was able to identify the 19-year-old.
Car Caught Fire Suddenly on the A2
10.08.2025 Presumably due to a technical defect, a car suddenly caught fire on Friday afternoon on the A2 in Styria.
Royal Boa Hid in Engine Compartment of Vienna Car
10.08.2025 A constrictor snake was discovered on Friday afternoon in the engine compartment of a car on Löwengasse in Vienna-Landstraße.
Insect Bite Healers Often Only Conditionally Recommended
10.08.2025 Summer is back and with it the peak season for mosquitoes. Insect bite healers are supposed to help against itching quickly and without chemical agents.
Vienna Climate Tour Enthralls Young Swimmers at Großfeldsiedlungsbad
10.08.2025 This summer, the city of Vienna is offering 164 free swimming courses for children and teenagers as part of the "Water Adventure – Free Swimming Courses" project to promote physical activity and raise awareness of climate and resource protection.
So significantly do fries increase the risk of diabetes
10.08.2025 According to a study in the "British Medical Journal," consuming three servings of fries per week increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by about 20 percent. The consumption of boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes does not have the same harmful effect. Type 2 diabetes, also known as adult-onset diabetes, is promoted by genetic predisposition, overweight, and lack of exercise.Eurovision Song Contest: Who is the EBU?
9.08.2025Safety Trumps Price in Apartment Hunting
23.09.2025 A recent study by immowelt.at on housing preferences in Austria reveals a clear finding: The feeling of security in the living environment is a particularly important criterion for 84 percent of respondents when searching for a home – even more so than the price or practical infrastructure such as shopping facilities or transport connections.
High-Altitude Rescue at Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral: Tourist Rappelled Down from the Tower
8.08.2025 On Friday afternoon, a spectacular rescue operation took place at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna.
"Swienna Revival" after Cancellations of Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna
8.08.2025 August 7, 2024, remains in the memory of Taylor Swift fans, as the concerts at Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium were canceled due to alleged attack plans. A year later, the "Swifties" gather for a three-day event in Vienna.
"Swienna Revival" after Cancellations of Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna
8.08.2025 August 7, 2024, remains in the memory of Taylor Swift fans, as the concerts at Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium were canceled due to alleged attack plans. A year later, the "Swifties" gather for a three-day event in Vienna.
Premiere for "UNTOLD Vienna Walk": Hidden Vienna around the Imperial Riding School
8.08.2025 The "Imperial Riding School, Autograph Collection," the recently opened hotel in the historic Ungargasse, will offer a new cultural highlight for its guests and the Viennese population with the "Untold Vienna Walks" starting in autumn 2024.
Premiere for "UNTOLD Vienna Walk": Hidden Vienna around the Imperial Riding School
8.08.2025 The "Imperial Riding School, Autograph Collection," the recently opened hotel in the historic Ungargasse, will offer a new cultural highlight for its guests and the Viennese population with the "Untold Vienna Walks" starting in autumn 2024.
Parents on Trial in Vienna for Attempted Murder of Baby
8.08.2025 On September 9, a trial will be held at the Vienna Regional Court against the parents of a toddler, who are accused of attempted murder of their daughter, who was only a few weeks old at the time of the alleged crime.
Lush × Hello Kitty And Friends: The Products in the VIENNA.at Test
8.08.2025 VIENNA.at was allowed to test the products from Lush × Hello Kitty And Friends for you.
Lush × Hello Kitty And Friends: The Products in the VIENNA.at Test
8.08.2025 VIENNA.at was allowed to test the products from Lush × Hello Kitty And Friends for you.
Red Cross Prepares for Frequency Festival 2025
8.08.2025 "The countdown is on," says the Red Cross, which is simultaneously ready for the major operation at the FM4 Frequency Festival 2025 in St. Pölten.
"Biene Österreich" Demands More Modern Analysis of Honey
8.08.2025 The interest group "Biene Österreich" warns of an increase in honey diluted with sugar syrup, which is falsely sold as real bee honey in European supermarkets.
Drug Trial Against Priest in Krems Has Been Moved
8.08.2025 The trial scheduled for next Thursday in Krems against a priest formerly active in the Waldviertel has been postponed to October 23rd.
Criminal Proceedings Against Investor Pecik Resolved by Diversion
8.08.2025 The criminal proceedings against the entrepreneur and investor Ronny Pecik, who was accused by the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) of granting advantages to the former Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance, Thomas Schmid, have been dismissed.
Austrian Armed Forces Commemoration for Nazi Resistance Fighter Bernardis
8.08.2025 The Austrian Armed Forces commemorated the military resistance against National Socialism on Friday at the Roßauer Barracks. Chief of General Staff Rudolf Striedinger honored Robert Bernardis, who was executed on August 8, 1944, for his courage for freedom and democracy. In the presence of his granddaughter, a wreath was laid at the memorial plaque.
Wild Brawl in Vienna-Leopoldstadt Resulted in Injuries
8.08.2025 A 36-year-old (citizenship: Austria) is said to have involved three other men in a brawl on Thursday in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Drunk Man Threatened Police Officers in Vienna-Favoriten with Murder
8.08.2025 On Thursday, officers in Vienna-Favoriten were threatened with murder by a 45-year-old man (citizenship: Serbia) during an official operation.
Assault in Vienna-Hernals: 29-Year-Old Arrested
8.08.2025 On Thursday, a 29-year-old allegedly injured a 26-year-old in Vienna-Hernals with kicks and a broken glass bottle.
Ex-ÖFB President Leo Windtner Passed Away
8.08.2025 Austrian football mourns the loss of former ÖFB President Leo Windtner, who passed away on Friday, three weeks before his 75th birthday, at Traunstein.
Shoplifter Caught at Vienna Central Station
8.08.2025 On Thursday, a shoplifter was temporarily arrested at Vienna Central Station.
"Canoe of the Manitou": New Song by Stefan Raab and Bully
8.08.2025 Before the release of the movie "The Canoe of Manitou," entertainer Stefan Raab and director Michael "Bully" Herbig collaborated once again.
"Swienna Revival" after Cancellations of Taylor Swift Concerts in Vienna
8.08.2025 August 7, 2024, remains in the memory of Taylor Swift fans, as the concerts at Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium were canceled due to alleged attack plans. A year later, the "Swifties" gather for a three-day event in Vienna.
Democracy Fitness in the Vienna Baths: City Invites Participation
8.08.2025 This summer, democracy is being practiced in the Vienna baths. The goal is to promote participation in everyday life.
With AMA Seal of Quality Through the Heatwave
8.08.2025 In the coming days, sunny summer weather is expected. In the heat, cooling foods like dairy products, desserts, and fruit vegetables are popular. Products with the AMA quality seal not only offer refreshment but also guaranteed origin and quality.
Veterinarians Remind on World Cat Day of Regular Health Check-ups for Cats
8.08.2025 On the occasion of today's World Cat Day, veterinarians emphasize the importance of regular health care for cats. Kidney diseases, which often occur in older cats and often go unnoticed, are particularly highlighted.
Increase in Corporate Bankruptcies in Austria
8.08.2025 In the second quarter of 2025, the number of corporate insolvencies in Austria increased again.
Car drove onto guardrail at Hietzinger Kai
8.08.2025 Two police officers were on duty as first responders during an accident in Vienna-Hietzing on Friday.
Severely Injured in Traffic Accident in Tulln
8.08.2025 The collision of two motorcycles in the Tulln district resulted in two seriously injured individuals on Thursday evening.
Green State Spokesperson for Own Green Candidacy in BP Election
8.08.2025 Gebi Mair, the chairman of the Greens in Tyrol, advocated for an independent green candidacy in the presidential election in 2028.