Benko appeals against partial conviction and seeks release
12.12.2025 After his conviction in the second fraud trial, Signa founder René Benko is filing an appeal and a nullity complaint. His lawyer also announced a request for release from custody, arguing that the continuation of pre-trial detention is no longer justified.
"Electricity Costs Down, Mood Up": ÖVP Delighted with New Electricity Market Act
12.12.2025 With a strong "Mood up, electricity costs down," Minister of Economic Affairs Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer and Energy State Secretary Elisabeth Zehetner promoted the new Electricity Market Act. Despite criticism from the opposition, the governing parties celebrate themselves as reform drivers.
Years at the Top of the Federal Theaters: Georg Springer Dies at 79
12.12.2025 Georg Springer - former managing director of the Bundestheater-Holding - is no longer alive. The 79-year-old died last Thursday in the federal capital.
Attack on Senior Citizen in Lower Austria: Pre-Trial Detention for Suspect
12.12.2025 Pre-trial detention is ordered for the 53-year-old suspect after an attack on a senior citizen in Lower Austria.
Austria Reforms Border Protection: This Is What Changes
12.12.2025 Austria is reorganizing its border management: Instead of static controls, there will be a stronger focus on flexible operations in the border area. The new model aims to be more efficient against traffickers – but also to reduce border waiting times.
Nemo returns ESC trophy due to Israel
12.12.2025 Nemo makes waves in the debate about Israel and the Eurovision Song Contest. The 2024 champion returns the winner's trophy.
Van with Illegal Pyrotechnics Storage Stopped at Border
12.12.2025 During a border control in the Mistelbach district, the police seized more than 1,400 illegal pyrotechnic items in a van. A 25-year-old from Carinthia is being reported, and the state police department is urgently warning of the dangers of such fireworks.
Police Cost-Cutting Measures Also Reach Special Unit Cobra
12.12.2025 The police must continue to save money – and now it also affects the special units. The Cobra task force and other departments of the Directorate for Special Units (DSE) are losing dozens of experienced personnel. Internally, there is discontent about the impact on operational capability and training.
Drama About Baby Rhino at Zoo Schmiding
12.12.2025 The rhinoceros baby, only a few days old, at the Upper Austrian Zoo Schmiding is dead. The animal's diaphragm had a hole from birth.
Wöginger: "I will remain Club Chairman"
12.12.2025 ÖVP parliamentary group leader August Wöginger will not resign even in the event of a first-instance conviction for abuse of office. "I have done nothing wrong," said the 51-year-old on Friday.
Burgenland: New Club Chairman for FPÖ after Hofer's Withdrawal
12.12.2025 The FPÖ Burgenland will receive a new club chairman next year. However, the successor to Norbert Hofer has not yet been determined. State party chairman Alexander Petschnig refers to the party statute.Trump will Kickl
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Social Economy Collective Agreement: Agreement Remained Elusive Again
12.12.2025 The fourth round of collective agreement negotiations in the social economy ended on Thursday without an agreement. "The employers apparently confuse a collective agreement negotiation with a self-help group," said GPA negotiator Eva Scherz.
Accident with Seriously Injured in Waldviertel
12.12.2025 In the district of Zwettl, a traffic accident occurred on Thursday resulting in two people being seriously injured. The location of the incident was the B38.
Car Driver Dead After Accident in Weinviertel
12.12.2025 In an accident in the Korneuburg district on Thursday, a car driver lost his life. The 44-year-old collided with a guardrail on the B4.
Guide Through the Mortgage Jungle: Which Model Suits You?
12.12.2025 The purchase of a property is one of the most significant financial decisions in life. In Austria, a mortgage is a common form of real estate financing. But what exactly is behind this term and what mortgage models are available? We enlighten you.
Here the most expensive house in Vienna-Floridsdorf was sold in 2024
12.12.2025 The most expensive building sold in 2024 in the district of Vienna-Floridsdorf is a building with extensive land area. It was sold for 18,464,668.04 euros.
Rent Control Decided - Babler Sees "Good Day for Tenants"
11.12.2025 On Thursday, the issue of the rent price cap became serious in the National Council. The decision was made with the votes of the governing parties and the Greens.
80-Year-Old Brutally Attacked and Seriously Injured in Lower Austria
11.12.2025 In a physical attack in the Lower Austrian district of Bruck an der Leitha, an 80-year-old woman was seriously injured on Wednesday evening.
Multiple-Year Prison Sentences for ATM Bombers in Vienna
11.12.2025 On Thursday, the trial at the Vienna Regional Court against three suspected members of a gang specializing in ATM explosions ended with multi-year prison sentences.
Plans for Attack on Vienna Westbahnhof: Detention for Teen Extended
11.12.2025 The Regional Court for Criminal Matters extended the pre-trial detention for the 15-year-old IS supporter by four weeks on Thursday. He was sentenced to two years of partially suspended imprisonment in connection with attack plans against the Vienna Westbahnhof last July and was released in October after crediting the pre-trial detention.
Hundeadvent Rises This Weekend at Schloss Neugebäude
11.12.2025
This coming weekend, the Dog Advent at Neugebäude Castle will open its doors. The event offers a diverse Advent experience for dog lovers and families from Friday to Sunday.
18-Year-Old Dead After Accident in Styria
11.12.2025 One dead and one seriously injured are to be mourned after an accident on Thursday in Styria.Karl-Heinz Grasser to Receive Ankle Bracelet in Early 2026
11.12.2025 The former Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser is set to receive an ankle monitor at the beginning of the coming year.
National Council Decided with Large Majority on Headscarf Ban in Schools
11.12.2025 On Thursday, the National Council passed a headscarf ban in schools for girls under 14 with a large majority.
Travel Enthusiasm of Austrians in Summer at Record Level
11.12.2025 Record Summer for Austria's Travel Enthusiasm: Never before have so many people packed their bags during the summer months. Holidays abroad were particularly popular – but domestic regions also remained highly favored. At the same time, a mobility trend is emerging.
Rent Control Decided - Babler Sees "Good Day for Tenants"
11.12.2025 On Thursday, the issue of the rent price cap became serious in the National Council. The decision was made with the votes of the governing parties and the Greens.
National Council Decided with Large Majority on Headscarf Ban in Schools
11.12.2025 On Thursday, the National Council passed a headscarf ban in schools for girls under 14 with a large majority.
Vienna Police Uncover Professional Cannabis Cultivation
11.12.2025 A 64-year-old with suspicious backpack contents led the police on Tuesday to a huge cannabis plantation in Vienna-Floridsdorf: More than 2,100 plants were seized.
U-Committee - Political Prominence Initially Excluded
11.12.2025 The FPÖ is initially refraining from involving political celebrities in their committee of inquiry regarding the case of the deceased justice department head Christian Pilnacek.
Burglary in Apartment in Vienna-Margareten: Arrest
11.12.2025 In the early morning hours on Wednesday, officers from the Margareten City Police Command were alerted due to a burglary.
This is what 2026 brings to the National Library
11.12.2025 The Austrian National Library, like the entire country, is heading towards the end of the year. But what does 2026 have in store?
Duo Injured Three Fast-Food Employees & Three Police Officers at Vienna Westbahnhof
11.12.2025 In the night leading to Thursday, two men attacked and injured a total of three fast-food restaurant employees and three police officers at the Vienna Westbahnhof in the Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus district.
Norbert Hofer could leave state politics
11.12.2025 Burgenland's FPÖ club chairman Norbert Hofer might turn his back on state politics.
17-Year-Old Tigress at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn Dead
11.12.2025 The Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn has to say goodbye to a female tiger. The animal was euthanized at the age of 17.
KSV reports more company bankruptcies, warns of "zombie companies"
11.12.2025 This year, an estimated 6,857 companies filed for bankruptcy. This is an increase of 4.1 percent compared to 2024, reported the creditor protection association KSV1870.
Mercosur Pact: Austria's Position Seems to be Set
11.12.2025 Shortly before the decisive vote on the Mercosur pact in Brussels, there is no indication of a change in the Austrian position. For approval at the EU level, a decision in the EU committee would be necessary quickly, but recently there have been no indications from the major governing parties ÖVP and SPÖ that the previously binding veto will be lifted. Among the parliamentary parties, only the NEOS have explicitly positioned themselves in favor of Mercosur in the past.
Norbert Hofer could leave state politics
11.12.2025 In the Burgenland state parliament, there may be a prominent departure. FPÖ club chairman Norbert Hofer might turn his back on state politics.
Mild Winter Weather Remains: Fog in Valleys, Sun in the Mountains
11.12.2025 According to the Geosphere forecast, the weather will remain relatively mild in the coming days. High-pressure influence continues to prevail, bringing fog in the lowlands and sunshine in the mountains.
After OECD Report: Schumann Announces Health Reforms
11.12.2025 Long waiting times or high private costs: A new OECD report on the Austrian healthcare system calls the government to action.
New on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & Co.: The Streaming Releases from December 15 to 21
11.12.2025 From December 15 to 21, there are many new film and series releases on streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SKY, and CANAL+. Here is an overview of all the releases.
Significantly More Demand for Influenza Vaccination
11.12.2025 The number of influenza vaccinations is on the rise. The corresponding number is already significantly higher than in the entire last season.
Year in Review 2025: Domestic Politics Between Three-Party Coalition, Deficit Debate, and Security Crisis
11.12.2025 2025 was marked domestically by a historic government formation, financial turbulence, security policy debates, and party-political shifts. Legal reviews also made headlines.
Lotto Quadruple Jackpot Brings 4.7 Million Euros on Friday
11.12.2025 The drawings on Wednesday ended with three solo wins, but the triple jackpot in "6 out of 45" could not be cracked.
Austria Recorded an Increase in Students
11.12.2025 The past school year has brought more students in Austria. In the lower level of AHS, there was even a record.
Rolling Danger for Others: Overloaded Truck with Broken Brake Stopped in Lower Austria
11.12.2025 On Wednesday, the police conducted truck inspections in the Lower Austrian districts of Baden and Mödling. During these inspections, serious defects were found in a truck that posed a danger to other road users.
Moose in Vienna-Donaustadt? This is what MA 49 says
11.12.2025 According to MA 49, an email about an alleged moose sighting in the 22nd district is circulating. However, the Wildlife Service Vienna is not the author of the message, as was announced in a statement on Thursday.
Countdown for "Christmas in Vienna" is on
11.12.2025 The concert "Christmas in Vienna" is approaching another edition. This year, Julie Fuchs, Angel Blue, Ludovic Tézier, and Bekhzod Davronov are participating.
U-Committee - Political Prominence Initially Excluded
11.12.2025 The FPÖ is initially refraining from involving political celebrities in their committee of inquiry regarding the case of the deceased justice department head Christian Pilnacek.
White Christmas as a Test of Patience for Vienna
11.12.2025 Vienna is being put to the test regarding snow on December 24th - but it is not alone in this.
Expensive Cold Virus: RSV Devours Millions
11.12.2025 The cold virus RSV is costing Austria dearly. According to a study, the disease costs amount to 316.9 million euros per year. However, the majority of this is due to indirect costs.