Senior Representatives Put Pressure on Pension Increases
8.09.2025 The Senior Council demands the full adjustment of pensions to inflation by 2.7 percent and sees pensioners as more affected by the price increases. Additionally, pensioners have already contributed to budget consolidation through increased health insurance contributions.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna now with San Marino after all
8.09.2025 San Marino will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. The small state criticizes the voting system as disadvantageous for small countries and calls for changes to ensure more fairness and representativeness. At the ESC in Basel, Gabry Ponte achieved a low placement for San Marino, which caused discontent in the country.
BeamO combines thermometer, ECG, and more in one tool
8.09.2025 With the BeamO, Withings presents a compact 4-in-1 health tool at IFA 2025. The smart device is designed to quickly check the heart, lungs, and temperature.
"Fridays For Future" Protests Announced in Front of ÖVP Headquarters
8.09.2025 After last week's announcement that Austria, along with other EU countries, wants to postpone the decision on the European climate target for 2040, "Fridays For Future" have now announced protests in front of the ÖVP headquarters.
Robbery of Motorist in Vienna-Alsergrund
8.09.2025 An as-yet-unknown perpetrator is said to have threatened a driver in the area of Porzellangasse on Sunday and stolen their vehicle.
Brutal Knife Attack After Dispute at Vienna Flea Market: 17-Year-Old Turned Himself In
8.09.2025 After a dispute at the Stadlau flea market in Vienna-Donaustadt, a 41-year-old man was seriously injured on Sunday. The alleged perpetrator, a 17-year-old, turned himself in to the police in the early morning hours.
Vienna Greens Criticize City's Austerity Package
9.09.2025 The Vienna Greens expressed strong criticism on Monday regarding the recently announced austerity measures by the city.
Two-Year-Old Child Freed from Trunk in Vienna-Alsergrund
8.09.2025 A witness reported to the police emergency line on Sunday that a toddler was placed in the trunk of a parked car in Vienna-Alsergrund and the father walked away.
LOWER AUSTRIA: Arrests After Shootout with Police
8.09.2025 After a shootout with the police in Amstetten, two suspected robbers were transferred to the St. Pölten correctional facility. The 58-year-old man and a 55-year-old are said to have been surprised with another perpetrator during a serious robbery in a single-family house. The younger suspect remains silent, while the 58-year-old has confessed.
Fire in Vienna Rehabilitation Center: Fire Department in Major Operation
8.09.2025 On Monday morning, a fire in a rehabilitation center in Vienna-Leopoldstadt called around 70 professional firefighters into action.
Fatal Fall in Vienna Harbor Basin
8.09.2025 A 19-year-old died after falling into the basin of the Freudenau Harbor in Vienna-Leopoldstadt late Sunday evening.
Manhunt After Attack on Men in Vienna-Liesing
8.09.2025 The individuals shown in the photographs are suspected of having seriously injured two men in Vienna-Liesing on the open street with punches and kicks.
Cyclist Seriously Injured in Traffic Accident in Vienna-Döbling
8.09.2025 A 45-year-old cyclist was hit by a small truck on Krottenbachstraße on Sunday and sustained life-threatening injuries.
BeamO combines thermometer, ECG, and more in one tool
8.09.2025 With the BeamO, Withings presents a compact 4-in-1 health tool at IFA 2025. The smart device is designed to quickly check the heart, lungs, and temperature.
Kayak Trip from Linz to Istanbul: 24-Year-Old Accident Victim
8.09.2025 A 24-year-old from Pfarrkirchen (district of Steyr-Land), who wanted to paddle by kayak from Linz to Istanbul, is believed to have died in a diving accident in Bulgaria.
Teen Without Driver's License Fled from Police: Car Ended Up in Stream
8.09.2025 On Sunday evening, a 17-year-old without a driver's license caused an accident with property damage in Pyhra (St. Pölten district) with a car not registered for traffic and then engaged in an adventurous police chase through St. Pölten.
NÖ: Manhunt for Suspected Robber
8.09.2025 The police in Krems are searching for a man suspected of robbery. He is said to have stolen an 86-year-old's wallet from his back pocket, as reported by the Lower Austria State Police Directorate.
Left Behind at Wienerberg: Crisis Foster Mother Takes in Baby
8.09.2025 The baby left in a stroller by a pond at Wienerberg last week is going to a crisis foster mother.
Erste Bank Open: Tennis Superstar Sinner to Participate in Vienna Stadthalle Tournament
9.09.2025 Tennis superstar Jannik Sinner is the main attraction at the tennis tournament in Wiener Stadthalle.
Moose "Emil" Causes a Stir: 10,000 Fans on Facebook
8.09.2025 On Facebook, the moose "Emil" roaming through Lower Austria has 10,000 fans. After an eventful weekend surrounding the antlered animal, this milestone was surpassed for the first time in the group created at the end of August.
Blow Against Drug Gang in Vienna: Almost Five Kilos of Cocaine Seized
8.09.2025 At the beginning of August, the police seized almost five kilos of cocaine, three kilos of cannabis resin, and 153,755 euros in cash in a raid against an Austrian-Serbian drug dealer gang.
"Vienna Calling": Austria Chooses ESC Act on February 20
8.09.2025 On February 20, 2026, Austria will choose its entry for the final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on May 16 in Vienna through the ORF casting show "Vienna Calling".
Fire in Vienna Rehabilitation Center: Fire Department in Major Operation
8.09.2025 On Monday morning, a fire at a rehabilitation center in Vienna-Leopoldstadt called around 70 professional firefighters into action.
Weather: Late Summer in the East, Rain in the West
8.09.2025 In the east, the week starts with late summer weather, while in the west it will soon become rainier and cooler. According to the forecast from Geosphere Austria on Sunday, the eastern half appears to be significantly favored in the coming week, also because the temperatures are warmer than in the western half.
Lotto Quadruple Jackpot: 4.5 Million Euros Await on Wednesday
8.09.2025 On Wednesday, a quadruple jackpot awaits in the lottery draw with around 4.5 million euros in the pot. The Joker features a double jackpot and around 600,000 euros.
Amiri Turns the Game: DFB Team Wins 3:1 Against Northern Ireland
8.09.2025 After the defeat against Slovakia, the DFB team rehabilitates itself against Northern Ireland – substitute Amiri becomes the match-winner in the 3:1 victory in Cologne.
Baby Left by Pond in Vienna-Favoriten: Police Located Parents
8.09.2025 After a baby was left in a stroller by a pond at the Wienerberg area in Vienna-Favoriten on Thursday evening, the Vienna police were able to locate the parents on Saturday evening.
Motorcycle Accident in the District of Lilienfeld: Three Seriously Injured
8.09.2025 On Sunday, after a motorcycle collision in St. Aegyd am Neuwalde (Lilienfeld district), three seriously injured individuals were taken to the hospital.
Alcaraz defeats Sinner: US Open Victory and World Ranking No. 1
8.09.2025 Carlos Alcaraz crowns himself at the US Open 2025 in New York as the champion and new world number one after a strong final against Jannik Sinner.
20-Year-Old Attacked Police Officers in Store at Vienna Central Station
8.09.2025 A young woman is said to have stolen clothing from a clothing store at Vienna Central Station on Saturday evening. When the police arrived, she offered significant resistance.
Aggressive Cyclist Threatened Police in Vienna-Floridsdorf
8.09.2025 On Saturday afternoon, an aggressive cyclist threatened the police with violence in Vienna-Floridsdorf. According to police spokeswoman Irina Steirer, he said, among other things: "I am a boxer."
No more preheating: Midea presents new graphene heating tube
8.09.2025 Midea presents a groundbreaking heating technology at IFA 2025: With graphene, the oven reaches maximum temperature in seconds.
No more preheating: Midea presents new graphene heating tube
8.09.2025 Midea presents a groundbreaking heating technology at IFA 2025: With graphene, the oven reaches maximum temperature in seconds.
New School Year Also Starts in the West and South
8.09.2025 In six federal states, the new school year began on Monday. For over 50,000 children, it was their very first day of school.
Total Lunar Eclipse Enthralls Sky Watchers
8.09.2025 On Sunday evening, many people in Austria were able to witness a rare astronomical event: A total lunar eclipse.
Duo Attempted to Pay with Counterfeit Money in Vienna Supermarket
8.09.2025 The store detective of a supermarket in Vienna-Favoriten notified the police on Saturday because two individuals allegedly attempted to pay for their purchases with a counterfeit banknote.
Eleven People Evacuated in Apartment Fire in Vienna-Landstraße
8.09.2025 Early Sunday morning, the Vienna professional fire brigade evacuated eleven people and a dog from a multi-family house in Vienna-Landstraße due to a room fire.
Austrian Health Report: Trust in the Healthcare System "Severely Damaged"
8.09.2025 The trust of Austrians in the healthcare system has significantly decreased, while the majority of respondents expect restrictions on health insurance benefits and the necessity of a private supplementary insurance, as shown by the Austrian Health Report 2025.
Audience Favorite Harald Krassnitzer Turns 65
8.09.2025 Harald Krassnitzer, one of the popular personalities on Austrian television, celebrates his milestone birthday: The actor known from "Bergdoktor", "Winzerkönig" and especially as the "Tatort" commissioner will turn 65 on September 10. With reaching retirement age, the native of Salzburg is expected to soon end his role as investigator Moritz Eisner and take his leave from television together with his series colleague Adele Neuhauser.
After E-Scooter Accidents: ARBÖ Demands Safety Offensive
8.09.2025 In recent weeks, there have been several serious e-scooter accidents with fatalities in Styria and Upper Austria. Last year, the number of injuries treated in hospitals increased by 25 percent to 7,500, according to the Austrian Road Safety Board (KFV).School Start Causes Another Peak on Austria's Roads
7.09.2025 At the end of the holidays in several federal states and in view of major events, the ÖAMTC expects heavy traffic on Austria's transit routes. Particularly affected are the A10, the Fernpass, and the region around Lake Faak.
ÖVP and FPÖ Criticize European Court of Human Rights
6.09.2025 After the extension of the temporary halt on the deportation of a man to Syria by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), the FPÖ criticizes the ÖVP, and both parties criticize the court.
OGB President Katzian Demands More Measures Against Inflation
6.09.2025 The measures that the government decided on at their last retreat to combat inflation are insufficient, according to ÖGB President Wolfgang Katzian.
ÖGB Chief Katzian Wants 2.7 Percent More Pension for the Majority of Pensioners
6.09.2025 ÖGB President Wolfgang Katzian advocates for an increase in pensions by the adjustment factor of 2.7 percent for the "majority of pensioners".
41-Year-Old Arrested After Threatening with Ice Pick
6.09.2025 A 25-year-old man contacted the police emergency number because he claimed to have been threatened with a knife by an unknown person shortly before.
18-Year-Old Injured by Knife in Vienna City
6.09.2025 In the night from Friday to Saturday, a man was injured with a knife in Vienna City.
43-Year-Old Arrested After Drugs Found in Car
6.09.2025 During a focused operation by the state traffic department in Vienna-Landstraße, officers noticed a vehicle with a slightly open trunk on Friday.
Vienna Park Sheriff Injured by Drunkard
6.09.2025 On Friday, a parking officer in Vienna-Penzing was attacked by a drunk person.
Arrests for Aggravated Assault in Vienna-Favoriten
6.09.2025 After the discovery of an unconscious 35-year-old on August 19 near Reumannplatz, handcuffs clicked for two suspects.
Moose "Emil" has been roaming through Lower Austria for two and a half weeks
6.09.2025 For about two and a half weeks, moose "Emil" has been roaming as a "choice Lower Austrian" through the state.
ÖFB Chief Pröll for Measures Due to Flood of Foreign Players
6.09.2025 The ÖFB leadership wants to support coach Rangnick in deploying more local players in Austrian top clubs again. ÖFB chief Pröll expressed doubts about the current effectiveness of the Austrian pot, which was introduced in the Bundesliga in 2004/05.
Price Database Until 2026 "Very Ambitious" for Statistics Austria Chief
6.09.2025 The government's proposed plan to establish a database for monitoring food prices along the entire supply chain starting next year is considered "very ambitious" by the responsible Statistik Austria.
Lotto Triple Jackpot: 3.3 Million Euros in the Pot on Sunday
6.09.2025 On Sunday, a triple lottery jackpot will be about 3.3 million euros. A jackpot awaits in the Joker.