German Courses of the ÖIF Meet with Satisfaction
28.07.2025 The German courses of the Austrian Integration Fund for refugees are met with satisfaction among participants.
Vienna Symphony Orchestra in Search of Director
28.07.2025 The Vienna Symphony Orchestra is seeking a director through a public call starting from September 2027.Chamber of Labor Criticizes High Costs for "Interim Parking" at AMS
27.07.2025 Annually, costs of 600 to 700 million euros arise from the "interim parking" of employees in the tourism and construction industries, as the AMS has to pay unemployment benefits, emergency assistance, and social security contributions. This is shown by a WIFO study for the Chamber of Labor Upper Austria."Science Communication Center": Start for Renovation 2026
27.07.2025 The conversion of the "Aula der Wissenschaften" in Vienna's city center into the "Science Communication Center" was presented. A passage between Wollzeile and Bäckerstraße is planned, serving as a "portal in the science district." Construction work will begin in 2026.Real Estate Crisis Is Not Yet Over
27.07.2025
Large Operation Near Vienna: ICE Stopped in Tunnel
26.07.2025 Due to a disruption, an ICE train heading towards Hamburg came to a halt after the Wien-Meidling station on Saturday.
Large Operation Near Vienna: ICE Stopped in Tunnel
26.07.2025 Due to a disruption, an ICE heading towards Hamburg came to a halt after the Wien-Meidling station on Saturday.
Disruption at Salzburg Festival: Tightening Measures Coming
26.07.2025 After the disruption at the Salzburg Festival, stricter measures are inevitable.
Fire After Alcohol Crash in Wels
26.07.2025 In Wels, a fire broke out on Friday following an alcohol-related crash. The vehicle involved belonged to a probationary license holder.
Identitarians with Demonstration in Vienna
26.07.2025 In Vienna, a demonstration by the Identitarians took place on Saturday.
Mikl-Leitner: "Radical Islam Probably Greatest Danger for Society"
26.07.2025 Lower Austria's state leader Johanna Mikl-Leitner spoke in an APA interview about the topics of budget, part-time work, and radical Islam.
Dog on Roof Caused Fire Department Operation in Baden District
26.07.2025 In the district of Baden, the fire department came to the aid of a dog on the roof of a residential complex on Saturday.
Good News After Window Fall in St. Pölten
26.07.2025 After a fall from a window in St. Pölten in June, a four-year-old is on the road to recovery. He was seriously injured and had been taken to the Donaustadt Clinic in Vienna. Meanwhile, the mother does not expect any charges, reported ORF Lower Austria on Saturday.Accident with Three Injured in the District of Tulln
26.07.2025 In the district of Tulln, there was a car accident on Saturday with three seriously injured individuals.
Weather Sends Pools on a Roller Coaster Ride
26.07.2025 The weather in Austria this summer is somewhat lacking. How did it look in the swimming pools?
23-Year-Old Was Able to Locate Stolen E-Scooter
26.07.2025 In Vienna-Landstraße, two suspected thieves were arrested on Friday.
Teenager Arrested After Burglary in Vienna
26.07.2025 In the 15th district of Vienna, Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, a 14-year-old was arrested on Saturday night following a burglary.
Accident with Three Injured in the District of Tulln
26.07.2025 In the district of Tulln, a car accident with three seriously injured occurred on Saturday.
Shoplifter Urinated in Office in Vienna-Brigittenau
26.07.2025 In the 20th district of Vienna, a 27-year-old was apprehended who allegedly stole goods in a supermarket.
Teenager in Vienna-Neubau Bit Policewoman
26.07.2025 In Vienna-Neubau, a policewoman was injured on the night of Friday. She was bitten by a teenager.
Man Seriously Injured at Linz Main Station
26.07.2025 At the main train station in Linz, a 65-year-old was seriously injured during the night on Saturday.
Vienna Pet Service Recorded Numerous Reports
26.07.2025 In the pet recovery service of the Vienna Veterinary Office, a total of 231 cats and dogs were reported last month.
AI Authority Arrives Late
26.07.2025 The planned AI authority will start in the fall, according to Digitalization State Secretary Alexander Pröll (ÖVP) to the "Salzburger Nachrichten" (Saturday).
Man Died in Traffic Accident in Lower Austria
26.07.2025 In Lower Austria, a traffic accident with one fatality occurred on Friday.
Changes to Bus Lines 53A, 54A, and 54B in Vienna-Hietzing
25.07.2025 From today, comprehensive changes to bus lines 53A, 54A, and 54B are in effect in Hietzing.Fatal Accident Involving Pedestrian in Lower Austria
25.07.2025 A 78-year-old man was hit and killed by a car in the Melk district.
Reduction in Police Basic Courses: This Many Spots Are Being Cut
25.07.2025 After the recently announced cancellations of basic police courses in six federal states, the exact extent of the cutbacks is now also known.
Emergency from Assisi Farm: Mother Cats and Kittens Urgently Need Help
25.07.2025 Three pregnant cats were rescued from illegal breeding by the Austrian Animal Welfare Association – shortly thereafter, 11 kittens were born at the Assisi Farm in Stockerau. For the team, this means an exceptional situation around the clock – in terms of personnel, organization, and finances. Without support, this task is hardly manageable.
Assessment for the Reform of Approval Procedures Started
25.07.2025 The government is submitting a legislative amendment for review on Friday, aimed at increasing the efficiency of large-scale procedures. The reform includes, among other things, lowering the entry threshold and introducing an electronic platform to document important procedural steps. Comments on the draft are possible until September 5.
"Today" Referred to as "Crap Paper": Free Newspaper Also Fails Before Vienna Higher Regional Court
25.07.2025 According to the Higher Regional Court of Vienna, it is permissible to refer to the free newspaper "Heute" as a "shitty rag" in a post on X. This expression was chosen by a retiree last year to express his displeasure with the reporting.
Prosecution Vienna Appeals Against Verdict After Terror Attack Plans in Vienna
25.07.2025 The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office is appealing the verdict against a 15-year-old who planned a terrorist attack at Vienna's Westbahnhof in the summer of 2025. The court imposed a partially suspended sentence of two years, which the prosecutor's office considers too lenient.
Lotto Winner Does Not Say Goodbye to Austria
25.07.2025 The lottery winner from July 6 is not turning her back on Austria. "The woman, who works in retail, has a few favorite places within Vorarlberg, and she now wants to choose one of these places for a permanent residence and look for a new apartment," said the Austrian Lotteries in a statement on Friday.
Vienna Police Seek Witnesses After Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Vienna-Simmering
25.07.2025 On Friday morning, a fatal traffic accident occurred in Vienna-Simmering. The Vienna police are looking for witnesses to the incident.
After Election Repetition: Another Challenge Against Ballot in Gablitz
25.07.2025 The repetition of the municipal council election in Gablitz becomes a case for the Constitutional Court.
EU Funding: FPÖ Reported for Suspected Breach of Trust
25.07.2025 Due to the disbursement of subsidies to organizations and associations by the EU Commission, the FPÖ has filed a complaint, announced constitutional spokesperson Michael Schilchegger and EU Member of Parliament Roman Haider at a press conference on Friday.ÖFB Head Coach Rangnick Absent from Perspective Training Camp
25.07.2025 The course for promising Austrian football talents takes place from Sunday to Wednesday in Lindabrunn, but without the presence of head coach Ralf Rangnick.
AUA resumes flights to Tel Aviv from August
25.07.2025 The AUA will resume flights to the Israeli metropolis Tel Aviv from August 1st.
Further 1.6 Billion Euros from EU Recovery Plan for Austria
25.07.2025 The EU Commission approved Austria's second payment request for grants amounting to 1.6 billion euros under the NextGeneration EU recovery plan on Friday.
Action Against Islamist Extremism: Arrest and House Searches
25.07.2025 During a nationwide "Joint Action Day" on Thursday concerning Islamist terrorism, law enforcement and the judiciary reported one arrest, numerous house and cell searches, as well as interrogations, seizures, and risk assessments.
Robbery in Vienna-Brigittenau: Four Teenagers Reported
25.07.2025 After a violent assault in Vienna on a 15-year-old in May, four suspected perpetrators have been identified. The youths, aged between 14 and 16, have been reported.
Verdict Against 18-Year-Old in Trial After Foiled Attack on Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
25.07.2025 On Friday, an 18-year-old acquaintance of Beran A., who allegedly planned an attack on a Taylor Swift concert at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, was sentenced to two years of unconditional imprisonment at the Regional Court of Wiener Neustadt.
Attempted Break-In Triggered Fire Alarm at Gas Station in Maissau
25.07.2025 On Thursday, a suspected fire in Maissau (Hollabrunn district) turned out to be an attempted break-in.
Japanese Beetle Alert: Pest Appears in Austria
25.07.2025 A novelty has occurred in the district of Bregenz: A Japanese beetle - an invasive pest - has been discovered there.
Autopsy in Upper Austria Reveals Bullet in Abdomen: Investigations
25.07.2025 The autopsy of a drunken man, who was found dead on July 7 after a private party in Mattighofen (district of Braunau), has taken an unexpected turn.
Savings in Police Basic Courses: This Many Spots Will Be Cut
25.07.2025 Following the recently announced cancellations of basic police courses in six federal states, the exact extent of the cuts is now also known.
Popfest 2025 at Vienna's Karlsplatz Kicks Off with Christina Stürmer and Rain
29.07.2025 On Thursday, the 16th edition of the Popfest started at Vienna's Karlsplatz. At the opening, Christina Stürmer, rising star Sodl, Lino Camilo, and Mietze Conte thrilled the audience. The Popfest 2025 runs until Sunday. Admission is free.
Fecal Attacks on Women: Pre-Trial Detention for 29-Year-Old in Vienna
25.07.2025 A 29-year-old man, who is alleged to have committed fecal attacks on at least eight women, is in pre-trial detention in Vienna.
Brutal Robbery with Knife in Vienna-Margareten: Pedestrian Managed to Escape
25.07.2025 A 24-year-old man is said to have attempted to rob a passerby with a knife on Thursday evening in Vienna-Margareten.
Expert Appointed After Baumgartner Death
25.07.2025 After the death of extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner, Marco Rech, a leading figure in the field of free flying in Europe, is brought in as an expert witness.