Lotto Triple Jackpot with 3.6 Million Euros Awaits on Wednesday
9.12.2025 On the second Sunday of Advent, the lottery drawing ended without a six-number win. This was already the third consecutive round without a ticket with the "six correct numbers," resulting in a triple jackpot being played on Wednesday. It will be for around 3.6 million euros.
ElWG: Question Marks Before Vote
9.12.2025 The amendment to the Electricity Industry Act (ElWG) is expected to be passed in the National Council on Thursday evening, according to parliamentary correspondence. However, it is unclear where the necessary two-thirds majority will come from.
Vienna's Pharmacies Flooded with Fake Prescriptions: 33-Year-Old Tracked Down
9.12.2025 Since April 2025, there have been numerous reports in Vienna against an unknown woman who attempted to redeem forged prescriptions in pharmacies.
"Only Auschwitz would help anymore": Nazi remark costs head physician at LK Horn the job
9.12.2025 A chief physician at the Landesklinikum Horn has been dismissed without notice after making a statement that downplayed the Nazi regime about a patient. The Lower Austria Health Agency condemned the remark sharply and spoke of a massive breach of duty.
New Long-Distance Bus Terminal in Vienna-Leopoldstadt Moves Closer
10.12.2025 The new long-distance bus terminal in Vienna-Leopoldstadt is getting closer. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Tuesday.
Focus Checks in Vienna-Favoriten Led to 47 Arrests and 603 Reports
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In Vienna-Favoriten, several police focus checks were conducted in November 2025. This resulted in a total of 47 arrests and 603 reports.
Serious Fraud with Bail Trick: More Victims Sought
9.12.2025 After the arrest of a suspected fraudster in Munich, the police in Lower Austria are searching for further victims. The 21-year-old is said to be part of a gang that uses the so-called bail trick to steal cash, gold, and jewelry.
Missing Person Case Jennifer S. in Vienna Solved: Gruesome Details Revealed
9.12.2025 After the disappearance of the 21-year-old Viennese woman Jennifer S., the case is considered solved almost eight years later.
Teen Gang Responsible for Multiple Break-Ins at Mattersburg Middle School
9.12.2025 Six teenagers are suspected of having broken into the middle school in Mattersburg three times in recent weeks to steal cash and vandalize several classrooms as well as the teachers' room.
Weapon-Obsessed Viennese Threatened Neighbors with Murder and Damaged Stroller
9.12.2025 A 44-year-old man was arrested in Vienna-Donaustadt on Monday for making dangerous threats. He allegedly kicked his neighbor's apartment door several times, insulted him, and threatened to kill him. Additionally, the man is said to have taken a stroller that was parked in front of the door into the courtyard and damaged it there.
Man Barricaded Himself with Knife in Train Compartment: WEGA Deployed in Vienna-Favoriten
9.12.2025 A 27-year-old man caused a WEGA operation on Monday evening in Vienna-Favoriten. He barricaded himself armed with a knife in a train compartment, and two police officers were injured during the arrest.
Driver on Drugs Without a License Engaged in Police Chase in Lower Austria
9.12.2025 In his home district of Korneuburg, a drug driver without a license led the police on a chase on Sunday.
Christmas Tree Sale 2025 in Vienna at 234 Locations
10.12.2025 On December 12, the traditional Christmas tree sale starts in Vienna. At 234 locations throughout the city, there are trees available daily in all sizes and varieties.
Herbert Grönemeyer stops by Wiener Stadthalle in 2027
9.12.2025 The Wiener Stadthalle will also see a performance by Herbert Grönemeyer in 2027. Tickets are available from Wednesday.
Taxi Demo in Vienna: Protest Continues
9.12.2025 Tuesday afternoon saw the continuation of the protest by independent Vienna taxi drivers against the market power of radio taxi centers and online platforms.
Flu Wave in Austria is in a Hurry This Year
9.12.2025 Austria is experiencing a flu wave - and it is significantly earlier than in recent seasons.
Jennifer S. is dead: LIVE Press Conference of the Vienna Police on the Cruel Act of the Ex-Boyfriend
9.12.2025 A missing person case from 2018 is said to be solved. The ex-boyfriend of Jennifer S. is reported to have confessed and led the Vienna police to the body. At noon, the Vienna police and the public prosecutor's office will hold a press conference on the case. Watch it LIVE here from 12:30 PM.
Drug Driver Heading Towards Vienna on A1 at 200 km/h
9.12.2025 On Monday afternoon, two speeders were stopped on the Westautobahn (A1) near Neumarkt an der Ybbs (Melk district). A police patrol measured two cars driving one behind the other at 200 km/h instead of the permitted 130 km/h in the direction of Vienna. A 26-year-old Belarusian woman, who was impaired by drugs according to a Tuesday release, was at the wheel of one vehicle.
Happy Birthday: Wiener Berufsrettung Celebrates Its Birthday
9.12.2025 The Vienna Professional Rescue Service has turned a year older. It has now been 144 years since the "Vienna Volunteer Rescue Society" was established following the Ringtheater fire.
Suspicion of 18 Arsons in Four Vienna Districts
9.12.2025 Officers of the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, Arson Investigation Division, were able to identify three suspects who are suspected of having committed several arsons in Vienna in November.
Armed Robber Fled with Cash in Bad Fischau
9.12.2025 On Monday evening, after a robbery in Bad Fischau (Wiener Neustadt district), the perpetrator escaped with money.
54-Year-Old Died in Car Collision in the Baden District
9.12.2025 In the night leading to Tuesday, a female driver died in a head-on collision in Ebreichsdorf (Baden district).
WEGA Deployment After Lease Termination: Knife Attack on Vienna Roommate Due to Outstanding Payment
9.12.2025 On Saturday afternoon, a dispute between a 22-year-old and a 29-year-old escalated in Vienna-Brigittenau. The reason: the termination of a rental agreement and an outstanding payment. It led to physical altercations and an attack with two kitchen knives. The WEGA was deployed.
Apartment Fire in Klosterneuburg Claims Fatalities
9.12.2025 On early Saturday afternoon, an 80-year-old woman died in an apartment fire in a multi-family house in Klosterneuburg.
Dispute Between Partners in Vienna-Döbling Escalates: Woman Became Violent & Threatened to Kill
9.12.2025 In Vienna-Döbling, a dispute between partners escalated on Sunday afternoon. It reportedly led to physical altercations and a murder threat.
Man in Vienna-Meidling Bit Police Officer in the Leg
9.12.2025 On Sunday evening, a man in Vienna-Meidling repeatedly attacked police officers and bit an officer in the leg.
Boy (11) in Vienna-Simmering blew off finger with firecracker
9.12.2025 On Saturday afternoon, an 11-year-old boy in Vienna-Simmering was seriously injured while handling a firework.21-Year-Old Missing in Vienna-Brigittenau: No Concrete Leads for a Month
9.12.2025 The 21-year-old Jennifer S. has now been missing for a month. Even after the police released photos of the young woman, there is still no trace of her whereabouts.
16-Year-Old Died in Ski Accident in Salzburg
9.12.2025 On Saturday morning, a 16-year-old local was fatally injured in an accident at the Salzburg ski area Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl.
Viennese Woman Missing Since January 2018: Investigation Against Ex Closed
9.12.2025 Since January 2018, Jennifer S. from Vienna-Brigittenau has been missing. The investigation against her ex-boyfriend has now been closed.
21-Year-Old from Vienna-Brigittenau Missing for Weeks: Police Request Information
9.12.2025 Since January 22, 21-year-old Jennifer S. from Vienna-Brigittenau has disappeared without a trace. As searches have so far been unsuccessful, the police are now asking for information from the public about the woman's whereabouts.
Vienna-Ottakring: Mother with Two Children Rescued from Burning Apartment
10.12.2025 In the night to Monday, a mother and her children were trapped in a burning apartment on Bachgasse in Vienna-Ottakring.
After Almost 8 Years: Ex-Boyfriend Confessed in the Missing Person Case of Jennifer S. in Vienna
9.12.2025 Almost eight years after the disappearance of the then 21-year-old Viennese woman Jennifer S., the case has now been solved.
Here the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Döbling was sold in 2024
9.12.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in Vienna-Döbling in 2024 is located in the district of Nußdorf. It was sold for 3.655 million euros.
Is a Solar System Worth It for Your Home in Vienna?
9.12.2025 Generate your own electricity, save money, and protect the climate at the same time? In Vienna, having a solar panel on your own roof is becoming increasingly attractive—and often subsidized. But is it really worth it? Here comes the answer.
Increasingly More Austrians Grill in Winter
9.12.2025 According to a survey by grill manufacturer Weber, 89.7% of Austrians also grill in winter, combining the joy of grilling with social gatherings. Popular dishes include steak and burgers.
Football World Cup: Overview of Austria's Group Opponents
9.12.2025 Argentina, Algeria, and Jordan stand in Austria's way at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The three opponents of the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) team in brief.Every Year Again: Why Christmas Causes Chaos in Austria's Animal Shelters
8.12.2025 Every year, countless dogs, cats, and rabbits end up in animal shelters just a few weeks after Christmas. The Austrian Animal Protection Association is sounding the alarm again this year: "Animals are not Christmas gifts!" it says in a press release.
Loneliness Among Adolescents Increases Significantly
8.12.2025 The number of counseling sessions on loneliness among young people has significantly increased according to "Rat auf Draht". Particularly affected are teenagers aged 16 and above. The Christmas season further exacerbates the problem.This Viennese Pizza Reveals Your Fate for 2026
8.12.2025 Vienna is getting a culinary premiere with a wink of magic: Starting December 15, the pizzeria Al Castello in Hetzendorf Castle will serve the new "Pizza Profeta". With every original Neapolitan pizza, there is a small oracle saying for the new year.
E-cars in Austria Reach Quarter Million
7.12.2025 In Austria, around 250,000 electric cars are registered. The number of charging stations is also increasing.Vienna Health Association warns: Influenza is often underestimated
7.12.2025 Influenza is often underestimated, warned the Vienna Health Association on Wednesday. Particularly in infants and young children, in people over 60 years old, in individuals with pre-existing conditions, and in pregnant women, an infection often progresses severely.
Football: Ried Inflicts Historic Defeat on Rapid
6.12.2025 Rapid is no longer unbeaten at home against SV Ried in the Football Bundesliga. The Viennese team gave away a 1-0 lead at the Allianz Stadium on Saturday and now sit just one point ahead of the Upper Austrians in the standings.
Football World Cup 2026: Times for Austria's Group Matches Set
6.12.2025 Anyone who wants to watch Austria's group matches at the Football World Cup next year live on television will have to get up early in some cases. You can read the times and venues of the matches against Jordan, Argentina, and Algeria here.
Firecracker Exploded in Hand - Teenager Injured in Graz
6.12.2025 In Graz, a firecracker explosion occurred on Friday, resulting in one injury. The 14-year-old was taken to the pediatric surgery department of LKH Graz.
This winter market is starting soon in the center of Vienna
9.12.2025 In the center of Vienna, the X-MAK Winter Market will start next week. "The curated design market brings together a diverse range from Austria's creative scene and consciously focuses on quality instead of kitsch," it was stated in a press release on Friday.
More than 600 Speeders Caught in Styria
6.12.2025 In Styria, more than 600 speed offenders have been caught. On the Pyhrn Autobahn, a German was recorded at 226 km/h.
Voice Avatar Could Make Its Debut in the National Council
6.12.2025 In the National Council plenary next week, ÖVP delegate Klaus Fürlinger is likely to be the first member of parliament to deliver a prepared speech using a voice avatar, as reported by the "Oberösterreichische Nachrichten" on Saturday.