Theft in Vienna Doctor's Office: Police Searching for This Man
29.07.2025 A previously unknown man is suspected of having stolen cash from a cash box in a Vienna doctor's office on 25.03.2025. The police are asking for information.
Industry and Construction Recorded Revenue Decline in June
29.07.2025 In June, revenues in the manufacturing sector declined. According to Statistics Austria's early estimate, sales in the industry decreased by 2.1 percent, and in the construction sector by 3.6 percent. Overall, a decrease of 2.4 percent was recorded.
Pellet Industry for Binding Timetable for Phasing Out Oil Heating
29.07.2025 The industry association proPellets Austria warns that the phase-out of oil heating in some federal states could take decades and calls on the government for a binding timetable for the end of oil and gas heating.
Pröll on Antisemitism: "Concerns Us All"
29.07.2025 State Secretary Alexander Pröll and Salzburg's Archbishop Franz Lackner have spoken out on the issue of anti-Semitism. "It comes from the right, from the left, from migrant milieus. It comes from everywhere a little bit," said the ÖVP politician.
Four Dead, Including a Child, in Capsizing of Tourist Boat on the Danube in Romania
29.07.2025 In the Danube Delta in Romania, four people have died in the capsizing of a tourist boat, including a child.
Insolvent Nursing Home "Rosengarten": Charges Filed
29.07.2025 The nursing home "Rosengarten" in Bad Sauerbrunn (District of Mattersburg), which filed for bankruptcy in November 2023, will become a case for the Eisenstadt Regional Court.
Accident with Scooter in Lower Austria: Search for Witnesses
29.07.2025 In Lower Austria, there has been an accident involving a scooter. The location of the incident was Fischamend.
Nick Hogan touches with emotional Instagram post: Tearful Farewell to Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan
29.07.2025 Nick Hogan touches hearts on Instagram with an emotional farewell post for his late father, wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, and offers insights into a unique father-son relationship full of love and gratitude.
The Dark Secret of Nutella: How Sustainable Is Our Favorite Spread Really?
29.07.2025 Ferrero advertises in glossy brochures and on product labels with a clear commitment to sustainable production along the entire supply chain. However, environmental reporter Sherif Rizkallah travels across the globe for the documentary "Greenwashed? Nutella – The Green Fairy Tale of Ferrero" to bring the truth to light. He examines production in Africa, Asia, and even Italy.
The Dark Secret of Nutella: How Sustainable Is Our Favorite Spread Really?
29.07.2025 Ferrero advertises in glossy brochures and on product labels with a clear commitment to sustainable production along the entire supply chain. However, environmental reporter Sherif Rizkallah travels across the globe for the documentary "Greenwashed? Nutella – The Green Fairy Tale of Ferrero" to bring the truth to light. He examines production in Africa, Asia, and even Italy.
Schellhorn Announces First Steps Towards Bureaucracy Reduction in the Fall
29.07.2025 In the fall, State Secretary Josef Schellhorn (NEOS) plans to present the first debureaucratization measures.
Petroleum Products Caused Energy Price Increase in June
29.07.2025 In June, domestic households spent more on energy again: Compared to the previous month of May, prices rose by 0.8 percent, and compared to June of the previous year, households paid 3.5 percent more, as reported by the Austrian Energy Agency.
Styria: Driver in Life-Threatening Condition After Serious Accident
29.07.2025 On Monday evening, a 32-year-old driver was critically injured in an accident in Neumarkt, Styria (Murau district).
The Dark Secret of Nutella: How Sustainable Is Our Favorite Spread Really?
29.07.2025 Ferrero advertises in glossy brochures and on product labels with a clear commitment to sustainable production along the entire supply chain. However, environmental reporter Sherif Rizkallah travels around the globe for the documentary "Greenwashed? Nutella – The Green Fairy Tale of Ferrero" to bring the truth to light. He examines production in Africa, Asia, and even Italy.
Bridge Collapse in Linz: Three Reports to Clarify Causes
29.07.2025 After the collapse of a pedestrian bridge in the Auwiesen district, where two occupants of a truck were seriously injured 13 days ago, the Linz public prosecutor's office has commissioned three expert reports.
Drinking Water in Gurk Contaminated with E. Coli Bacteria
29.07.2025 In large parts of the Carinthian municipality of Gurk (district of Sankt Veit an der Glan), the drinking water is still contaminated with coliform bacteria.
Digital Assistance for the Start of School: 150-Euro Vouchers for Children at Risk of Poverty
29.07.2025 For many families, the start of the school year represents a significant financial burden. The "School Start Ready!" initiative is once again helping around 52,500 children from social welfare or minimum security households with a voucher worth 150 euros, which can be specifically used for purchasing school supplies.
BirdLife Austria: After 70 Years, the Little Crake Breeds Again in Burgenland
29.07.2025 Since the only recorded breeding in 1955, three successful breedings of the Little Crake have been recorded this year in the Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park.
Football: Wydra Leaves Rapid for Belgium
28.07.2025 Philipp Wydra leaves Bundesliga club Rapid Vienna. The 22-year-old joins the Belgian second division club Francs Borains.
New Rules for Freelance Contractors on the Way
28.07.2025 Freelance workers are to enjoy more employee protection starting next year. In the future, collective agreements will also be able to be concluded for them, and new termination rules are coming, according to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor on Monday.
Last Farewell to Felix Baumgartner in Thalgau
28.07.2025 Fans and companions bid farewell to Felix Baumgartner in Thalgau. The extreme sportsman was fatally injured on July 17.
Rockslide on B34 near Gars am Kamp: Cleanup Work Underway
28.07.2025 After the rockfall on the B34 near Gars am Kamp (Horn district) on Saturday, the cleanup work was in full swing at the beginning of the week.
Decrease in Gas Consumption in June
28.07.2025 Gas consumption in June this year was lower than in the same month last year.
Wildfires: What Rights Travelers Have When Canceling
28.07.2025 More and more holiday destinations are currently affected by wildfires. For travelers, the question arises: When is a free cancellation of the trip possible?
Medical Revolution: AI Medications on the Verge of Human Trials
11.08.2025 Isomorphic Labs wants to test AI-developed drugs – and dreams of one day being able to cure all diseases. The first human trials are imminent and could revolutionize medicine.
IKG Demands Clear Words Against "Hatred of Israel"
28.07.2025 Elie Rosen, President of the IKG Salzburg, Styria, and Carinthia, has called for a clear statement against "hatred of Israel" from politics, cultural institutions, and civil society following a disruption by a pro-Palestinian activist group at the Salzburg Festival and reports of discrimination against Israeli guests.
ÖBB comment after train breakdown near Vienna
28.07.2025 After the train breakdown last weekend near Vienna, the ÖBB have commented.
Alleged Sexual Offenses Against Twelve-Year-Old: Trial Starts on September 25 in Vienna
28.07.2025 In Vienna, after the summer, ten people will be tried for multiple sexual offenses.
Manhunt for Serial Burglar in Vienna: 500 Euro Reward for Information
28.07.2025
Last week, the press office of the Vienna State Police Directorate announced a public search due to a series of business burglaries.
Start Signal for District Cooling Center in Vienna-Alsergrund
28.07.2025 In Mariannengasse in Vienna-Alsergrund, the starting signal for a district cooling center by Wien Energie was given at the beginning of the week.
Highest Award of the Republic for Deceased Brandl
28.07.2025 The painter Herbert Brandl, who passed away over the weekend, is posthumously awarded the Grand Austrian State Prize, the highest honor of the Republic.
10,000 Children at Kasperl's Birthday Adventure in the Vienna Sewers
28.07.2025 "The mobile Vienna Sewer Puppet Theater has been delighting the youngest residents of the city since 2022, making an important contribution to environmental and climate education in Vienna," says Vienna's Climate Councilor Jürgen Czernohorszky.
Ammonia Leaked on Company Premises in Lower Austria
28.07.2025 In Lower Austria, a defective valve caused an ammonia leak on a company premises.
US Startup Plans Artificial Gold Production
28.07.2025 A US startup aims to produce gold as a byproduct of nuclear fusion reactors in the future. The idea: Synthetic gold could make fusion power plants economically profitable, with far-reaching consequences for the gold market.
Europe is Burning! Up to 50.5 Degrees Heat and Flames in Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus
28.07.2025 An unprecedented summer of heat is gripping Southern Europe. Temperatures are reaching dizzying heights, turning vast areas into a highly flammable powder keg. From Turkey through Greece to Cyprus, emergency services are tirelessly battling a true inferno of flames that devastates entire regions, engulfs homes, and threatens countless lives.
Teenager Arrested in Vienna for Robbery and Assault
28.07.2025 Investigators from the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Group Schalek, have succeeded in tracking down a juvenile, suspected robber and arresting him at his residence.
Federal Prosecutor's Office: Transparency with Proposals
28.07.2025 Regarding a federal prosecutor's office, there are alternative proposals from the NGO Transparency International.
Burglary out of Boredom in Vienna-Alsergrund: Man Vandalized Offices and Streamed Videos
28.07.2025 A 19-year-old man broke into office premises in Vienna-Alsergrund on the night from Saturday to Sunday, vandalized them, and was eventually arrested by the police.
Investigations After Robbery on Simmeringer Hauptstraße
28.07.2025 On Sunday afternoon, the police were alerted to a robbery on Simmeringer Hauptstraße.
Sake Week Vienna Celebrates 5th Anniversary
28.07.2025 Sake Week Vienna 2025 celebrates its fifth anniversary – and invites you from October 1 to 11 to once again discover the rich abundance of Japanese drinking and dining culture.
Football: Cologne and Leicester Played Charity Match in Graz After Rampage
28.07.2025 After the rampage in Graz, two renowned clubs faced off in a charity match on Friday. 1. FC Köln defeated Leicester City 3:1 at the Merkur Arena. A total of 40,000 euros was raised.
July 2025 Among the Wettest in Recorded History
28.07.2025 July in Austria has been relatively rainy and cloudy so far.
Castle Hardegg opens for visitors for the first time in years
28.07.2025 The medieval castle in the smallest town in Austria will be accessible from August 11 for two weeks – as part of the "1st Castle Summer".
Start-ups: Three Vienna Universities in Top 25
28.07.2025 Most start-ups in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH) were founded in the last decade according to a study by students, employees, and graduates of TU Munich, ETH Zurich, and the University of St. Gallen.
New Bike Path and Green School Forecourt for Vienna-Kaisermühlen
28.07.2025 In Vienna's Donaustadt, a comprehensive infrastructure project is starting: bike path, school route safety, and greening are intended to enhance the quality of life around the Goethehof.
2.1 Million Euros Await in Lotto Double Jackpot on Wednesday
28.07.2025 After no one guessed all "six correct" numbers in the bonus draw on Friday, there was also no winner on Sunday. On Wednesday, there will be a lottery double jackpot.
IKG Demands Clear Words Against "Hatred of Israel"
28.07.2025 Elie Rosen, President of the IKG Salzburg, Styria, and Carinthia, has called for a clear statement against "hatred of Israel" from politics, cultural institutions, and civil society following a disruption by a pro-Palestinian activist group at the Salzburg Festival and reports of discrimination against Israeli guests.
So many tourists paid for a day ticket in Venice this year
28.07.2025 After 54 days, the second testing phase of the system, which is intended to help Venice better control mass tourism, ended last weekend.
Nine-Year-Old from Vienna Injured by Horse During "Kufenstechen" in Carinthia
28.07.2025 On Sunday, a nine-year-old boy from Vienna was injured at the Nötscher Kirchtag (district of Villach-Land).
Return Program for Illegal Weapons Demanded Following International Model
29.07.2025 The Greens are calling for a program to return unregistered weapons, as the high number of illegal weapons in Austria poses a significant security risk, and they refer to successful buyback and amnesty programs in Serbia and New Zealand.
Man Threatened Neighbors in Vienna-Floridsdorf with Knife: Arrest
28.07.2025 Because a 31-year-old Algerian national allegedly threatened his neighbors in Vienna-Floridsdorf with afolding knife, the police emergency call was notified.
Out of the Asphalt: Climate Boulevard Thaliastraße in Vienna-Ottakring Completed
29.07.2025 The transformation of Thaliastraße into an inviting open-air living room is now complete. Under the motto "Out of the Asphalt," the 2.8-kilometer stretch was unsealed, greened, and cooled in three phases.
Suspect Identified After Robbery in Vienna-Meidling
28.07.2025 After an attack on a 37-year-old in a Vienna park at the end of May by a group of five youths, a suspect has been identified.
Vienna Police Prove Further Crimes to 16-Year-Old in Pre-Trial Detention
28.07.2025 A 16-year-old girl from Vienna, who is currently in pre-trial detention for serious offenses such as robbery and a knife attack, is said to be responsible for additional criminal acts.
43-Year-Old Attacked Wife in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
28.07.2025 A 43-year-old man attacked his wife in the night from Saturday to Sunday in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus.
Numerous Arrests and Reports Surrounding Identitarian Demonstration in Vienna
28.07.2025 Around the demo of the far-right Identitarians and several counter-demonstrations over the weekend in Vienna, the police reported 56 temporary arrests and slightly more than 200 charges.
Firefighting Operations After Storm in Mostviertel
28.07.2025 After a storm with heavy rain, the fire departments were deployed on Sunday in the Mostviertel region of Lower Austria.
Accusation of Antisemitism Against Vienna Pizzeria
28.07.2025 An Israeli-American musician reports an antisemitic incident in a Viennese pizzeria. The State Secretary responsible for combating antisemitism, Pröll, demands a full investigation.
How Police Operations Are Trained
28.07.2025 Vienna-Donaustadt is home to a training center covering over 8,000 square meters. Media representatives were able to take a look behind the scenes.