Fact Check: Is There Really a Mosque as a Playground Equipment in a Vienna Children's Playground?
4.09.2025 Dienstagabend ist ein Kinderspielplatz nahe der UNO-City in Wien-Donaustadt, der 2007 als "Kontinentespielplatz" eröffnet wurde, in den Fokus vieler Menschen gerückt, die sich Sorgen um die christliche Prägung des Landes machen. Grundlage dafür ist ein Video, das eine vermeintliche Moschee als Spielgerät zeigt. Über die Kanäle einer rechtsextremen Webplattform wurde es der breiten Öffentlichkeit zugeführt und verbreitete sich innerhalb eines Tages rasant.
Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn is delighted about four dwarf mongoose babies
4.09.2025 In the Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn, four dwarf mongooses were born in mid-July. In the meantime, the young animals are exploring their surroundings, with the burrow in the artificial termite mound serving as a safe retreat.
Motorcyclist Dies After Fall in Styria
4.09.2025 Wednesday afternoon, a 73-year-old motorcyclist from the Weiz district in Upper Styria's Turnau (Bruck-Mürzzuschlag district) presumably veered onto the shoulder due to a driving error and suffered a severe fall, subsequently leading to his death.
Unemployment in Austria Has Increased Significantly
4.09.2025 In this country, unemployment increased significantly in the second quarter of 2025. This is shown by the microcensus labor force survey of Statistics Austria.
64-year-old Upper Styrian Falls from Balcony and Dies
4.09.2025 On Wednesday, a 64-year-old man fell from the balcony on the second floor of his house in St. Peter am Kammersberg (Murau district) and died.
Speeding in Lower Austria: Car Confiscated
4.09.2025 On Wednesday afternoon, a car driver was measured at 177 km/h instead of the permitted 80 km/h on the North/Weinviertel Motorway (A5) near Poysdorf (Mistelbach district).
Tragic Accident: At Least 15 Dead in Funicular Derailment in Lisbon
4.09.2025 In the severe accident involving the famous funicular in Lisbon, a total of 17 people have died and 21 were injured, some seriously, according to new information on Wednesday evening.
Kickl does not want to move to Carinthia
4.09.2025 FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl does not intend to move to his home state of Carinthia and run in the state election there in 2028.
Vienna Plans Cuts to Minimum Security: Children and Shared Apartments Affected
4.09.2025 In terms of minimum security, Vienna is planning cuts that will affect children and households or shared apartments.
First Cinema Festival of Austria: Movie Enjoyment at a Special Price at Cineplexx
4.09.2025 The first Austrian Cinema Festival offers a special cinema experience on September 13, 2025, organized by the Association of Cinema, Culture, and Entertainment Businesses of the WKO. The Cineplexx cinemas are also participating - with tickets at a special price.
Austrian Study Shows: This is How Much Influence the Moon Has on Births
4.09.2025 Whether it is a new, full, or half moon, contrary to some beliefs, it has no actual influence on births. This is demonstrated by a scientific study conducted by researchers from Innsbruck and Vienna, who analyzed data from all over Austria and published their findings in the scientific journal "Birth".
Stocker and Meinl-Reisinger want to review Mercosur Agreement
3.09.2025 The EU will begin the process of ratifying the free trade zone with the South American alliance on Wednesday. While Chancellor Stocker and Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger are cautiously positive, ÖVP Agriculture Minister Totschnig remains opposed.
Eurobarometer Survey: This is What Austria Currently Demands from the EU
3.09.2025 A recent Eurobarometer survey shows that 83 percent of Austrians are in favor of a united EU stance in geopolitical crises. This requires more money, but only a third of the Austrians surveyed are in favor of new sources of revenue.
Football World Cup Qualifiers: Alaba Praises Current Austrian National Team
3.09.2025 According to ÖFB captain David Alaba, the chances of Austria's first participation in a football World Cup since 1998 are better than ever. In the qualification, the ÖFB team will face Cyprus on Saturday at 8:45 PM in Linz.
"It won't be pleasant": Activist spends 29 hours in animal transporter in Vienna
3.09.2025 An animal rights activist dressed as a cow spends 29 hours in an animal transporter in front of the Vienna Parliament to draw attention to deficiencies in the EU animal transport regulation.
Vienna Chamber of Commerce Against Increase in Local Tax
3.09.2025 The president of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, Walter Ruck, rejects an increase in the local tax in Vienna. This should serve to finance the city's tourism association and not to "close budget gaps," he stated on Wednesday.
Draft for Gun Law: What Should Change Now
3.09.2025 On Wednesday, the government sent its draft for a new gun law to all parliamentary factions. The law is on the agenda of the domestic policy committee on Thursday.
33-Year-Old Convicted for Terrorism Financing
3.09.2025 A 33-year-old man from Chechnya was sentenced to four and a half years in prison at the Vienna Regional Court for participating in a fundraising campaign for the terrorist organization "Islamic State." He was accused of membership in a terrorist organization and a criminal organization.
"ZooLogical!": The House of the Sea in Vienna Invites to New Evening Tours
3.09.2025 Under the title "ZooLogically!", the House of the Sea invites you to evening special tours every first Friday of the month. The event series is specifically aimed at an adult audience and aims to convey zoological knowledge in an entertaining way.
Vienna Chamber of Commerce Against Increase in Local Tax
3.09.2025 The president of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, Walter Ruck, rejects an increase in the local tax in Vienna. This should serve to finance the city's tourism association and not to "close budget gaps," he stated on Wednesday.
Corona Fund in Lower Austria: Several Million Paid Out
3.09.2025 Several million euros have been paid out from the Corona Fund in Lower Austria. Regional Councillor Martin Antauer sees it as a "success model".
Emergency Surgery for Karl-Heinz Grasser
3.09.2025 Former Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser is on the road to recovery after an emergency operation.
Government Retreat - Stocker: "Times Will Remain Difficult in the Coming Years"
3.09.2025 Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) urged patience in light of the economic situation and looked towards the future.
Teacher Shortage: This is Changing Now for Lateral Entrants
3.09.2025 The Ministry of Education is now limiting the number of certifications for career changers entering the teaching profession to 500 places per year and prioritizing shortage subjects such as German, English, Mathematics, Sports, and Computer Science, with applications only possible during a unified application period in November.
Prison Sentence After Rape of 17-Year-Old in Vienna
3.09.2025 A 27-year-old man was sentenced to six and a half years in prison by the Vienna Regional Court on Wednesday for raping a 17-year-old girl on the night of May 4 in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus.
Stocker and Meinl-Reisinger want to review Mercosur Agreement
3.09.2025 The EU will begin the process of ratifying the free trade zone with the South American alliance on Wednesday. While Chancellor Stocker and Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger are cautiously positive, ÖVP Agriculture Minister Totschnig is now also cautiously positive.
Damage in the Millions: Police Stop Construction Equipment Thieves in Lower Austria
3.09.2025 Between March and August 2024, numerous construction and work machines disappeared in northern Lower Austria. The police have now apprehended a group of perpetrators accused of thefts worth over one million euros.
Oswald on Loan from Rapid Vienna to Altach
3.09.2025 Moritz Oswald moves on loan from Rapid Vienna to Altach. The midfielder has not yet played for the Hütteldorf team in the current Bundesliga season.
Too Few Jurors: Trial of Killed 4-Year-Old in Vienna Postponed
3.09.2025 The trial of a young mother who killed her four-year-old child in a psychotic state had to be postponed at the Vienna Regional Court due to a lack of jurors and lay judges. They now face penalties.
Another Suspect in Custody After Jewelry Store Break-Ins in Styria
3.09.2025 The investigations into a series of jewelry store burglaries in Styria have been completed.
OÖ: Diversion for Teenager After Pistol Posting
3.09.2025 After an ill-considered post last June, a teenager in Upper Austria got away with a diversion.
After Robbery: 44-Year-Old Man Grabbed Vienna Store Detective Between the Legs
3.09.2025 On late Tuesday afternoon, a store detective in Vienna-Favoriten noticed that a 44-year-old man, together with another man, had stolen several perfumes. When attempting to stop the men, the woman was injured on the arm. One of the men managed to escape. The 44-year-old was able to be detained. He is also said to have groped the woman between the legs until the police arrived.
Hype or Impostor: Vienna "Labubu" Store Under the Scrutiny of the Financial Police
3.09.2025 The Vienna Financial Police have a pop-up store in their sights, suspected of selling counterfeit "Labubu" plush figures and violating labor and tax regulations.
AK Warning About Consequences of "Interim Parking" at AMS
3.09.2025 The Chamber of Labor Upper Austria warns that the temporary parking of employees at the employment service, as it occurs in the construction industry and hospitality outside the season, poses a poverty risk.
Vienna-Mariahilf: Intoxicated 21-Year-Old Breaks into Vienna Supermarket After Bizarre Announcement
3.09.2025 A heavily intoxicated 21-year-old Austrian broke into a supermarket branch in Vienna-Mariahilf after telling passersby about his plan. The police were able to arrest him shortly thereafter.
More Students in the Past Academic Year
3.09.2025 The number of regular university students has recently been on the rise.
Performance by Celine Dion at the Eurovision Song Contest Final Canceled at the Last Moment
3.09.2025 Celine Dion wanted to perform at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, but had to cancel at short notice due to health reasons, according to media reports.
Vienna-Favoriten: 34-Year-Old Attempted to Stab His Brother-in-Law on the Open Street
3.09.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, a 34-year-old attempted to stab his 38-year-old brother-in-law with a knife during a family dispute on a public street in Vienna-Favoriten.
Three Times as Many Short Trips as 20 Years Ago: A Burden on Austria's Roads
3.09.2025 The number of short vacation trips in Austria has tripled in the last 20 years and poses an increasing burden on the road network, as the majority of travelers are on the road by car, according to the Austrian Transport Club.
A2 in Styria confronted with fire
3.09.2025 The Southern Motorway (A2) was the scene of a fire on Wednesday. A semi-trailer was affected.
Attack on Muslim Woman in Upper Austria: Defendant Did Not Appear in Court
3.09.2025 In Upper Austria, a trial against a man who allegedly attacked a Muslim woman has been postponed.
Car Driver May Have Ignored Stop Sign Before Collision with Train in Lower Austria
3.09.2025 The car driver who collided with a railcar in Günselsdorf (Baden district) on Tuesday is believed to have ignored a stop sign at the railway crossing, according to police information from the following day.
34 Million Euros: Karl-Heinz Grasser and His Debts to the Republic
3.09.2025 The former Austrian Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser is facing a mountain of debt amounting to 34 million euros, including significant liabilities to the tax authorities and ongoing investigations for tax evasion related to the BUWOG privatization.
Which product will be the "Consumer Duck of the Year" this year?
3.09.2025 The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) calls for the election of the "Consumer Duck 2025", where voting on the most annoying food of the year can take place until October 5th. Five products are available to choose from, which stand out due to misleading information or hidden price increases.
Climate Protection Scenario: Greenpeace Sees "Alarming Results"
3.09.2025 The NGO calls on Environment Minister Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP) to "take his role as Climate Protection Minister seriously and to increase the pace of urgently needed climate protection measures".
First Deportations to This Country in a Long Time
3.09.2025 After a long time, deportations of refugees to Somalia have resumed.
Presale for the 16th Slash Horror Film Festival in Vienna Begins
3.09.2025 Autumn is approaching, and with it, Vienna's renowned horror film festival Slash. Ticket sales start on September 5th."Science Snacks" at Markets Aim to Make Science Easily Understandable
3.09.2025 To make science accessible and understandable for everyone, the ScienceCenter-Network association visits unusual places: In the fall, facilitators will be present with a mobile stand at markets in Vienna and Lower Austria to discuss science, sustainability, and nutrition. With their "Science Snacks," they aim to reach particularly educationally disadvantaged adults and migrant communities.
Car in the Baden District Collided with Railcar: 21-Year-Old Critically Injured
2.09.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, a car collided with a railcar on the Aspangbahn in Günselsdorf (Baden district).
Economic Stimulus Package Announced at Government Retreat
2.09.2025 On Tuesday, the black-red-pink coalition came together at the Federal Chancellery for a two-day retreat. The focus is on the economic situation and inflation.
Murder Suspect Winemaker: Lawyer Accuses Judiciary of Bias
3.09.2025 The legal representative of the well-known Styrian winemaker, who has been in pre-trial detention in St. Pölten since mid-July on suspicion of murder, accuses the judiciary in charge of the case of bias.
Quads Stolen in Germany: Man Caught in Lower Austria
2.09.2025 At the Schallaburg rest area (district of Melk), a major theft was uncovered during a driver and vehicle inspection, according to police reports on Tuesday.
New Spelling Rules: "f" Instead of "ph"
2.09.2025 Anglicism spelling standardized, "f" instead of "ph" in everyday language, and genitive apostrophe after first names in establishments and institutions allowed - the Spelling Council, a committee of about 40 people from seven German-speaking countries or regions, has decided on new spelling rules.
Inflation in August Continued to Rise
2.09.2025 In August, inflation increased to 4.1 percent according to the flash estimate by Statistics Austria. The inflation rate in Austria is thus significantly above the inflation rate of 2.1 percent in the Eurozone.
Economic Stimulus Package Announced at Government Retreat
2.09.2025 On Tuesday, the black-red-pink coalition came together at the Federal Chancellery for a two-day retreat. The focus is on the economic situation and inflation.
Brutal Attack After Club Visit in Vienna: Police Request Information
2.09.2025 The four unknown perpetrators are said to have, on 20.4.2025, together with five already known perpetrators, intercepted, followed, and attacked three victims in different configurations after a nightclub visit in Vienna.