"Europe's Futures Initiative": Schallenberg Becomes President of New Think Tank in Vienna
24.06.2025 The former Chancellor and Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg (ÖVP) will lead a new think tank in Vienna.
Three and a Half Years in Prison for Vienna "Santa Claus"
24.06.2025 A 60-year-old man was sentenced to three and a half years of unconditional imprisonment on Tuesday at the regional court, who was referred to as "Santa Claus" by the responsible prosecutor due to his appearance - a distinctive white beard.
Deficit Procedure Against Austria Draws Closer
24.06.2025 The European Commission has recommended an EU deficit procedure against Austria. The Council of Economic and Finance Ministers must still decide on this on July 8. Additionally, the Commission has positively evaluated the Austrian budget plan, which is intended to lead out of the procedure.
Austrian Lotteries: Government's Savings Program Leads to Termination of 45 Employees
24.06.2025 According to a report by the daily newspaper "Standard" (online), the Austrian Lotteries, a subsidiary of the partially state-owned Casinos Austria, are planning to cut jobs. The job cuts are due to the government's austerity measures, which affect, among other things, the online tax, gambling levy, and administrative cost contribution.
Plans for Terror Attack on Vienna's Westbahnhof: Trial to Start in July
24.06.2025 At the Vienna Regional Court, a 15-year-old student will be tried on July 21 on suspicion of planning a terrorist attack on the Vienna Westbahnhof. He is said to be a supporter of the terrorist group "Islamic State" and has been in pre-trial detention since mid-February.
Window Fall in St. Pölten: Four-Year-Old Seriously Injured
24.06.2025 Late Tuesday morning, a four-year-old fell from an apartment on the fourth floor in St. Pölten.
ÖAMTC Warning of Traffic Jams for the Formula 1 Weekend at the Red Bull Ring
24.06.2025 This weekend, a hot racing weekend is on the horizon in Styria's Spielberg. The ÖAMTC expects 300,000 fans at the Formula 1 weekend and recommends traveling by bus and train.
Cause Signa: First Indictment Could Be Imminent
24.06.2025 Soon, in the case of Signa, the first charges could be brought against the insolvent company founder René Benko.
Gummy Bear & Cotton Candy Flavor: WHO Tobacco Report Recommends Ban on Flavored Products
24.06.2025 The World Health Organization (WHO) is concerned about heated tobacco products and electronic cigarettes. Even though e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco, they often vaporize nicotine-containing liquids, which can also be addictive. Currently, there is a lack of data on the number of people who consume such products. Due to the harmful substances they contain, the WHO advises a comprehensive ban on flavored products.
ARBÖ Tips for Cheaper Refueling at the Start of the Holidays
26.06.2025 After the encouraging reports in early June 2025 about the low fuel prices in Austria, the prices for Eurosuper and Diesel have noticeably increased in recent days.
Signa - Collaboration of Insolvency Administrations - Proceedings to Begin in October
24.06.2025 The insolvency administrations of the three largest Signa proceedings are working together for the out-of-court resolution of liability issues.
"Europe's Futures Initiative": Schallenberg Becomes President of New Think Tank in Vienna
24.06.2025 The former Chancellor and Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg (ÖVP) will lead a new think tank in Vienna.
Negative Electricity Prices: Challenge for the Energy Transition
25.06.2025 The recent volatility in the electricity market with negative prices is a wake-up call for Germany: The oversupply from renewable energies demands modern storage expansion and smart grid solutions.
"Unruly Passengers": Cases at AUA Almost Doubled
24.06.2025 Austrian Airlines (AUA) have recorded an increase in cases of "unruly passengers."
Man Assaulted Partner in Vienna Apartment: Two Arrests
24.06.2025 In Vienna-Leopoldstadt, a police operation occurred on Monday evening due to an escalating domestic dispute.
Austria's "AI Factory" Ready to Launch - Co-Working Space Arises in Vienna
24.06.2025 As part of the EU Commission's strategy to make Europe more competitive in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Brussels plans to equip the continent with a network of AI factories and supercomputers. The "AI Factory Austria" (AI:AT), which aims to promote the Austrian AI ecosystem in terms of research, companies, and public institutions, is already ready to launch, as the project participants announced during an online event on Tuesday.
Victoria Kaiser: The Most Hated Character in "Rote Rosen" Divides the Fan Community!
24.06.2025 The character that drives fans crazy: Victoria Kaiser, played by Caroline Schreiber. She is a tough real estate agent who has been stirring up the tranquil town of Lüneburg since her arrival. Her cold, calculating nature doesn't seem to win her many friends – especially not among the loyal "Rote Rosen" fans.
Dangerous Threat, Possession of Weapons: 24-Year-Old Received Six Months in Prison in Linz
24.06.2025 A 24-year-old was sentenced to an additional six months in prison on Tuesday in Linz for making dangerous threats and possessing weapons.
Babler announces crisis mechanism against high energy prices
24.06.2025 Due to the situation in the Near and Middle East, there are renewed concerns about rising energy prices. According to Vice Chancellor Babler, the government plans to take legal measures against this. According to information from the Federal Chancellery, the coalition is already negotiating an amendment to the Energy Industry Act, which the NEOS deny.
AMS Re-Registration: Deadline Applies from the First Day Starting in July
24.06.2025 From July 1, 2025, unemployed individuals registered with the AMS must report back immediately after an interruption of their registration.
17-year-old Viennese sped at 228 km/h on the A1 in Lower Austria
24.06.2025 A 17-year-old from Vienna was caught speeding at 228 km/h on the West Autobahn (A1) in Lower Austria on Monday.
Pride: Shetty and Brandstötter are coming to Budapest
24.06.2025 For the NEOS politicians Yannick Shetty and Henrike Brandstötter, this week is about going to Budapest.
No Immediate Consequences for Households Due to Gas Price Increase
24.06.2025 The recent gas price increase due to the attack on Iran will not have any immediate consequences for households in Austria.
Teachers, students, and parents continue to be only moderately satisfied with the education system
24.06.2025 Satisfaction with the Austrian education system remains average among students, parents, and teachers. This is shown by the new Education Climate Index of the MEGA Education Foundation, which was presented on Tuesday. On average, the approximately 2,700 respondents gave the grade "Satisfactory." Teachers and students rated the system slightly worse than in the last survey in 2023, while parents tended to give slightly better ratings.
"ID Austria" Replaces "Digitales Amt"
24.06.2025 The app "Digitales Amt" is being replaced by "ID Austria". During the presentation on Tuesday, State Secretary Pröll emphasized that the new interface will be more user-friendly.
Fischer takes over as SPÖ Parliamentary Group Leader in the Federal Council
24.06.2025 The new SPÖ parliamentary group leader in the Federal Council is named Christian Fischer.
Austrian Embassy in Tehran Moves to Baku
24.06.2025 Austria's embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran has been temporarily relocated to Azerbaijan's capital Baku due to security concerns, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
Murder Charge Against 21-Year-Old: Woman Allegedly Beaten to Death in Drug Frenzy in Vienna
24.06.2025 On July 7, a 21-year-old must answer to charges of murder at the regional court because he allegedly beat an acquaintance to death in a drug-induced frenzy in an apartment in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Man Assaulted Partner in Vienna Apartment: Two Arrests
24.06.2025 In Vienna-Leopoldstadt, a police operation took place on Monday evening due to an escalating domestic dispute.
Vienna-Favoriten Likely to Continue with Weapon Prohibition Zone
24.06.2025 The weapons prohibition zone in Vienna-Favoriten is likely to be extended for three months at the end of June, as a spokesperson for the executive informed the APA upon request.
Drug Dealer Caught Red-Handed in Vienna-Favoriten
24.06.2025 On Monday, police officers noticed a suspected drug sale between two men at Keplerplatz during a patrol.
16-Year-Old Injured Two People Completely Unprovoked at WC at Vienna's Yppenplatz: Detention
24.06.2025 On Monday afternoon, a 16-year-old attacked two young men without apparent reason at a restroom facility at Vienna's Yppenplatz. Both victims were injured. They suffered abrasions and cuts in the neck area.
"Heil Hitler" Shouts: Drunk 29-Year-Old Arrested in Vienna-Alsergrund
24.06.2025 A heavily intoxicated man was arrested on Monday evening in Vienna-Alsergrund after allegedly shouting Nazi slogans.
Baby Corpse at Vienna Clinic Favoriten: Trial in July
24.06.2025 After the discovery of a baby's body on Kundratstraße in Vienna-Favoriten, a trial against the mother will take place on July 8.
59-Year-Old Faked Mobility Impairment for Insurance Fraud in Lower Austria: Imprisonment
24.06.2025 A 59-year-old man is alleged to have deceived the Pension Insurance Institution (PVA) in Lower Austria over a period of almost four years, receiving payments amounting to around 42,000 euros. The man, living in Ternitz (Neunkirchen district), is said to have pretended to have a walking impairment and also regularly undertook longer stays abroad. The partially confessing Bosnian-Croatian dual citizen has now been arrested and taken to the Wiener Neustadt correctional facility.
Graz Decides on Bid for Eurovision Song Contest 2026
24.06.2025 The city of Graz is in the final negotiations regarding a potential bid to host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Austria in 2026.
ÖAMTC Warning of Traffic Jams for the Formula 1 Weekend at the Red Bull Ring
24.06.2025 This weekend, a hot racing weekend is on the horizon in Styria's Spielberg. The ÖAMTC expects 300,000 fans at the Formula 1 weekend and recommends traveling by bus and train.
Wiener Neustadt: Woman Fled from Police with Unregistered Car, Stolen License Plates, and Without a Driver's License
24.06.2025 A 45-year-old woman fled from the police with her car in the district of Wiener Neustadt on Monday. The woman has no fixed residence in Austria and currently does not possess a driver's license. Two different stolen license plates were mounted on her unregistered vehicle, the police reported on Tuesday. The driver was stopped and arrested in Bad Fischau-Brunn. She was then taken to the Wiener Neustadt correctional facility.
Vienna Outer Ring Motorway: Hazardous Goods Transporter Damaged in Accident
24.06.2025 Monday afternoon, there was an accident on the Vienna Outer Ring Motorway (A21) shortly before the Heiligenkreuz exit involving two trucks, both of which were damaged. Among them was a hazardous materials transporter carrying a corrosive substance.
Numerous Damages Due to Storms in Austria
24.06.2025 On Monday evening, storms caused challenging situations for emergency services not only in Vorarlberg and Salzburg. In other federal states, there were also damages due to storms and heavy rainfall.
Missing Styrian Mountaineer No Longer Alive
24.06.2025 After being reported missing on Sunday, the body of a Styrian mountaineer was discovered the following day.
Demand for National Action Plan for HPV Vaccination
24.06.2025 Austria has not yet reached the WHO target for HPV vaccination against various types of cancer. Currently, 52 percent of 14-year-old girls and boys are vaccinated. In Vienna, 16 recommendations were presented in the expert white paper "HPV Elimination in Austria" and a national action plan was demanded.
Drama in the Air: 19 People Survive Spectacular Rescue from Stuck Cable Car During Storm in Dornbirn!
24.06.2025 Spectacular rescue at dizzying heights: 19 people are stranded during a storm in the Karren cable car over Dornbirn and experience a dramatic adventure between storm and rescue!
Body of Diver Recovered from Attersee
24.06.2025 A 50-year-old woman who had been missing since the weekend is no longer alive. Her body was recovered from Lake Attersee.
ORF Foundation Board: Complaint from Universities
24.06.2025 The Universities Conference turns to KommAustria regarding the ORF Foundation Board.
Hang glider crashed in Carinthia
24.06.2025 In Carinthia, on the first day of the new week, a hang glider crash occurred.
Conference of Universities Against the End of Admission Restrictions
24.06.2025 The Universities Conference (uniko) wants an extension of the admission restrictions that expire at the end of 2027.
Assets of Austrians Have Slightly Decreased
24.06.2025 The wealth of Austrians shrank last year. According to the "Global Wealth Report" by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the net wealth amounted to 2.5 trillion US dollars (2.17 trillion euros). This is a decrease of three percent compared to 2023.Nine Festival Tips Away from the Big Stages
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So expensive is refueling during vacation abroad
24.06.2025 Travelers who drive by car must expect higher fuel prices in many popular countries compared to Austria. According to a VCÖ analysis, prices are particularly high in Italy, Germany, France, Greece, and Portugal. In contrast, refueling is cheaper than in Austria in Croatia, Spain, Slovenia, Bulgaria, and Turkey.
Robbery at Antique Shop in Vienna City
23.06.2025 On Monday afternoon, a robbery took place at an antique shop in downtown Vienna around 3 PM.
Austria Plans First Deportation to Syria in Many Years
23.06.2025 Austria plans a deportation to Syria for the first time in many years. Vienna. Due to the closed airspace over the country following the escalation of the Middle East conflict, it could not be carried out on Monday. As soon as a deportation is possible, it will be carried out.
Training Camp Cancellation in USA: DFB Team in a Bind
23.06.2025 Training camp of the German national team in the USA canceled: Visa issues stopped the entry. Now new preparations must be made in Germany – all before important tournament phases.
"More Brains" Will Use Budget Crisis as an Opportunity
23.06.2025 The independent expert initiative "More Brains" has presented its ideas for "good policy." With "12 Opportunities for Austria," they attempt to view the current budget crisis as an "opportunity" and call for a "real school autonomy," a "resolution of the competence confusion in the education sector," as well as a "mandatory social service for all people living in Austria aged 18 to 25 years."
Opening for Vienna's Financial Statement at City Hall with Premiere for Novak
23.06.2025 On Monday, the debate on the Vienna financial statement 2024 began at the town hall. It is the first regular session of the city parliament after the Vienna election in April, apart from the inaugural session. Finance Councillor Novak gave her first speech in this role.