Because of being "cut off" multiple times: 34-year-old rams car on Vienna's Gürtel and stabs it with a knife
28.05.2025 On Tuesday evening, a 34-year-old rammed the car of a 55-year-old on the Währinger Gürtel in Vienna-Alsergrund. He then scratched the vehicle's hood with a butterfly knife and forcefully stabbed the windshield while the victim called emergency services from inside the car. The reason for the escalation: the 55-year-old allegedly "cut off" the 34-year-old several times before.
E-Scooter Owner Attacked by Alleged Thief
28.05.2025 On Tuesday, a 20-year-old allegedly broke the lock of an e-scooter that was parked in front of a bank branch in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Stocker Initiative on Human Rights: NEOS File the Matter Away
28.05.2025 After the initiative by Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) for a change in the ruling practice of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in the area of migration, the NEOS have now closed the matter.
„Pride on Tracks“: Festival of Diversity in the Vienna Gleis//Garten
28.05.2025 With the "Pride on Tracks Festival," the Gleis//Garten in Vienna-Meidling becomes a meeting point for the LGBTQ+ community in early June. Between drag performances, a sex quiz by Aids Hilfe Wien, and musical acts, the program sets clear signs for visibility, acceptance, and social cohesion.
Marriage Ban Under 18 and End of Marriage Between Cousins to Take Effect From August 2025
28.05.2025 The federal government is advancing the long-planned ban on marriage under the age of 18 and the ban on marriages between cousins. A corresponding government proposal will be submitted to parliament, and the decision by the National Council is expected to take place before the summer. This ban is intended to come into effect in August 2025, according to the plans of the turquoise-red-pink government, as explained by Justice Minister Anna Sporrer (SPÖ) at the "doorstep" before the Council of Ministers meeting on Wednesday.
Vienna as an Expensive Place: Prices for Houses and Apartments Rise Again in 2024
28.05.2025 After a decrease in prices in 2023, the costs for houses and apartments in Austria have slightly increased again on average in 2024. The median price per square meter for condominiums rose from 3,991 euros to 4,000 euros, while the price per square meter for houses increased from 2,661 euros to 2,709 euros, as Statistics Austria announced on Wednesday. Compared to the peak values in 2022, the prices for apartments and houses are still lower.
Car Driver Hit Bear in Carinthia
28.05.2025 In the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, there was a collision between a car driver and a bear in Carinthia.
Fan Merchandise for Nude Photos: Suspect in Carinthian Abuse Scandal Confesses
28.05.2025 A 22-year-old employee of a Carinthian sports club was arrested after confessing to having enticed at least 20 children into sexualized acts through payment and gifts; the regional court is now deciding on pre-trial detention.
Man Ejected from Car in Crash in Lower Austria
28.05.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, a 79-year-old man was ejected from his car in a traffic accident in Schönau an der Triesting (Baden district).
Almost 440,000 Euros in Damage Due to "Police Trick" in Vienna and Lower Austria
28.05.2025 The damage allegedly caused by a 32-year-old Turkish citizen residing in Vienna through the "police trick" is estimated at almost 440,000 euros. The St. Pölten State Police Directorate reported on Wednesday about twelve crimes in the federal capital and in Lower Austria, eight of which were completed. The partially confessing suspect was taken to the Vienna-Josefstadt prison.
KTM Rescue: New Beginning and Challenges for Pierer Mobility 2025
28.05.2025 After the successful rescue of the insolvent motorcycle manufacturer KTM, Pierer Mobility is cautious regarding business development in 2025. However, the ongoing demand should ensure the normalization of inventory levels.
Motorcyclist Injured in Accident in Wiener Neustadt: Witness Appeal After Hit-and-Run
28.05.2025 Late Tuesday evening, there was a hit-and-run traffic accident in Wiener Neustadt. As a result, the police have now issued a call for witnesses.
CO2 Concentration in Austria's Classrooms Too High
28.05.2025 In Austria's schools, there are problems with air quality: A study by TU Graz commissioned by the Ministry of Education found that in over three-quarters of classrooms, the average CO2 concentration exceeds the guideline value. In winter, this proportion increased to 88 percent in the approximately 1,200 rooms examined, as announced in a press release on Wednesday. Mechanical ventilation systems and inexpensive CO2 sensors could provide a remedy.
APA Fact Check on Fake "ZiB" Interview with Christian Drosten
28.05.2025 Five years after the outbreak of the Corona pandemic, many misinformation about Covid-19 is still circulating. The German virologist Christian Drosten is repeatedly at the center of criticism.
Film Festival Vienna Shorts: New Edition, New Management
28.05.2025 The 22nd International Short Film Festival Vienna Shorts started on Tuesday evening at the sold-out Gartenbaukino. Karin Ginzel took over the commercial management for the first time, while Daniel Hadenius-Ebner celebrated his farewell as artistic director by handing over to Max Bergmann.
249,000 Jobs in Austria Revolve Around E-Commerce
28.05.2025 In recent years, online commerce has significantly increased, partly driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a study published on Wednesday by the industry-affiliated economic research institute Eco Austria, commissioned by Amazon, approximately 249,000 jobs in Austria are now linked to e-commerce activities in upstream areas such as logistics, IT, marketing, and payment services.
Study Analyzed High Voltage Injuries: How Dangerous Train Surfing Really Is
28.05.2025 Train surfers expose themselves to significant danger. When they come into contact with high voltage, they suffer much more severe injuries than comparable accident victims in the workplace. For example, the amputation rates after such risky "dares" are twice as high. This was the result of the evaluation of data from 102 patients by Austrian surgeons and intensive care specialists.
Austria's Football Bundesliga Plans Self-Marketing from 2026
28.05.2025 The Austrian Football Bundesliga plans to create its own platform for the exploitation of media rights starting in summer 2026, after the contract with Sky ends.
Climate Crisis Intensifies: New Temperature Record Expected
28.05.2025 The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) expects a new global temperature record in the next five years. According to the UN weather agency's report, exceeding global warming by 1.5 degrees is becoming increasingly likely.
Voting on "Austria's Worst Architectural Blunder" Underway
28.05.2025 Land consumption in Austria poses a problem. In the last ten years, approximately 11 hectares of valuable domestic land have been consumed daily, more than four times the targeted "sustainability goal" of 2.5 hectares. The WWF is now allowing a vote on the "Worst Building Blunder in Austria".
Nova Rock 2025: Red Stage in New Design
28.05.2025 From June 11 to June 14, the Nova Rock 2025 will take place in Nickelsdorf, Burgenland. Austria's largest rock festival not only offers a strong lineup once again, but also a "new" stage. Additionally, the presale of festival tickets for 2026 has begun.
SpaceX Debacle: Starship Breaks Apart Over the Indian Ocean – What Does This Mean for Elon Musk's Mars Plans?
28.05.2025 The gigantic Starship, which at 120 meters tall represents the most powerful rocket in the world, initially launched promisingly from the Starbase in Texas. The two rocket stages – Super Heavy Booster and the actual Starship – separated as planned during ascent. However, when the upper stage was supposed to re-enter the Earth's atmosphere, it began to tumble uncontrollably.
Study Shows: This is How Diabetes and Weight Loss Injections Work
28.05.2025 The hype around diabetes and weight loss injections could obscure the actual situation in practice. A study with German and Austrian participation shows that only a few type 2 diabetics achieve weight loss and a permanent reduction in blood sugar.E-Card Approaches Anniversary
28.05.2025
Deficit Procedure: Marterbauer Expects Start on July 8
27.05.2025 The EU deficit procedure against Austria due to excessive debt is likely to be initiated on July 8 at the meeting of the EU finance ministers.
Airport Employees Receive 3.3 Percent More Salary
27.05.2025 The approximately 6,500 workers and employees at Austria's airports will receive a 3.3 percent increase in wages and salaries retroactively from May 1, 2025.
Win Tickets and Merch for the Starbucks Drag Brunch on June 3
27.05.2025 Win a package on VIENNA.at with 3 drink vouchers, 2 tickets to the Starbucks Drag Brunch, and matching merch.
Is it "Swatting" in the case of bomb threats in schools & Co. in Vienna, Lower Austria & Upper Austria?
27.05.2025 The investigations into the bomb threats from Monday, led by the Directorate of State Protection and Intelligence Services (DSN), are in full swing and extend in all directions, according to the Ministry of the Interior on Tuesday. Well-informed sources indicated that there are clues pointing to the involvement of an international group of perpetrators responsible for this. A possible background could be the so-called "swatting".
German sped over 200 km/h on A1 in Lower Austria: Car confiscated
27.05.2025 A 23-year-old German was caught speeding at over 200 km/h on the West Autobahn (A1) towards Linz near St. Pölten in Lower Austria on Monday afternoon. His car was confiscated.
New Vienna Youth Prison to Begin Full Operation This Year
27.05.2025 The new correctional facility (JA) Münnichplatz in Vienna-Simmering is expected to fully commence operations this coming November.
"Adult PISA" Shows Disastrous Development of Reading Skills
27.05.2025 As shown by a national results report created by Statistics Austria for the OECD survey PIAAC, often referred to as "Adult PISA," the reading competencies of adults diverge depending on age, educational attainment, and occupational group. While the reading competence of those with higher education and high qualification occupational groups changed little between 2011 and 2022/23, it decreased in occupational groups with medium and low qualifications.
67-Year-Old Hiker Got Lost in the Vienna Woods: Rescued
27.05.2025 On Monday, a 67-year-old woman got lost during a hike to the Sofienalpe in the Vienna Woods.
Protests at OMV Annual General Meeting
27.05.2025 Loud protests accompanied the OMV general meeting on Tuesday.
Cars Crashed at Accident Site Near Vienna's Laaer-Berg Tunnel on A23: Three Seriously Injured
27.05.2025 On Monday evening, there was a traffic accident involving five cars in the area of the Laaer-Berg Tunnel on the Südosttangente (A23) heading south. Three people were partially seriously injured.
Human Rights Court: This is What the SPÖ Says
27.05.2025 After the initiative by Prime Minister Christian Stocker (ÖVP) for a change in the ECtHR's ruling practice in the migration area, his coalition partners SPÖ and NEOS have taken a stand.
After the Death of Kostelka: Pensioners' Association to Decide Soon on New Leader
27.05.2025 After the death of Pensioners' Association President Peter Kostelka, the succession will be addressed next week.
Arrest Order: 22-Year-Old Arrested in Vienna-Favoriten
27.05.2025 A 22-year-old man was arrested on Monday at the Van-der-Nüll-Gasse police station
Again Suitcase with Cannabis Herb Discovered at Vienna Airport
27.05.2025 On Tuesday, a suitcase with cannabis herb was once again seized during checks at Vienna Airport.
Jogger in Vienna-Liesing Thrown to the Ground by Unknown Assailant: Woman Successfully Defended Herself
27.05.2025 In Vienna-Liesing, a jogger was attacked by an unknown man on Monday evening. When the woman screamed loudly and defended herself against him, he fled the scene.
That was Sebastian Kurz's Appearance After His Acquittal
27.05.2025 Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has spoken out after his acquittal in the false testimony case.
Classmate Beaten and Threatened with Death: 17-Year-Old Arrested in Vienna-Margareten
27.05.2025 In Vienna-Margareten, a 17-year-old was arrested on Monday afternoon for allegedly hitting a classmate and threatening to kill him.
Tip - Finance Minister with Reference to Social Benefits
27.05.2025 In the discussion about tips, one must distinguish between taxes and other contributions, according to Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ).
Vienna Climate Team Before Start in Josefstadt and Penzing
27.05.2025 After successful implementation in nine districts, the Vienna Climate Team 2025 is entering its fourth phase. Starting in the fall, residents of Josefstadt and Penzing will also have the opportunity to submit their proposals for improving the climate in their neighborhood.
Use of Meta User Data for AI Training: Objection Period Expired
27.05.2025 In the night leading up to Tuesday, the deadline for objections against the plan of the Facebook corporation Meta to use user data for the further development of its AI systems expired.
Teen Admitted to Threatening School Shooting in Tyrol
27.05.2025 A 13-year-old is said to have announced a shooting spree at a middle school in Innsbruck this month. The police identified the teenager as a suspect, who has confessed, it was announced on Tuesday.
Fraud Fighters Collected 107 Million Euros Last Year
27.05.2025 Last year, the Office for Fraud Prevention (ABB) recovered 107 million euros from fraud cases.
Salmonella Suspicion: "dmBio Cashew Butter Raspberry" is Being Recalled
27.05.2025 dm drogerie markt recalls the product "dmBio Cashew Butter Raspberry" for consumer protection reasons.
Final Sprint for Vienna Government Negotiations
27.05.2025 After the Vienna election last April, the government negotiations between SPÖ and NEOS have reached the final stage.
Slippers from the Emperor & Umbrella from Sisi: 400 Royal Objects at Auction in Vienna
27.05.2025 If you've always wanted to own royal slippers: A pair that belonged to Emperor Franz Joseph will be auctioned on June 12 at the Dorotheum in Vienna (estimated value 2,000 to 4,000 euros). At the annual auction of memorabilia from the Austrian imperial house and other European royal houses, around 400 objects will be offered - including an umbrella made of black silk and lace from Empress Sisi (estimated value 4,000 to 8,000 euros).
Bomb Threats Against Schools: 15-Year-Old in Front of Linz Court
27.05.2025 A 15-year-old from Linz must answer to charges of making dangerous threats at the Linz Regional Court on June 6.
After 48 Years It's Over: End for "1, 2 oder 3" on ORF
27.05.2025 "1, 2 or 3" has an expiration date on ORF. The last episodes have already been produced. They will still be broadcast until the end of 2025. After around 48 years, the public broadcaster is withdrawing from the children's show, confirmed the ORF in response to a media report. They are already working on a new format produced in Austria for school classes, called "The Super Class".
Livestream: This is What Sebastian Kurz Says After His Acquittal
27.05.2025 After his acquittal, former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz speaks out on Tuesday. You can follow the statement live on VIENNA.at from 11 a.m.
This Changes in June in the jö Bonus Club
27.05.2025 From June 2, 2025, the jö Bonus Club will offer its membership entirely through the app and for the first time will consistently refrain from using personal data such as name, gender, or postal address.
Flooding in Burgenland: Over 13 Million Euros in Aid
27.05.2025 After the flood in June 2024 in Burgenland, which particularly affected the district of Oberwart, the affected parties have now been granted aid with a total volume of 13.2 million euros.
Drunk Driver Ran Over Son's Foot with Tractor
27.05.2025 A 36-year-old man ran over his own child's foot with a tractor on Monday in Styria.
Tourism Chief Sees Top Opportunities for ESC 2026 in Vienna - Contradicts JJ on Israel Opinion "with Every Fiber" of His Being
27.05.2025 Norbert Kettner was already the tourism director when Vienna hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in 2015. Next year, the city could once again serve as the host. Kettner spoke with APA about the differences between then and now, inappropriate gold rush mentality, marketing lies, the enthusiasm of the Viennese population, and his opinion on JJ's statements about Israel.
Domestic Tourism with Good Booking Situation and Weak Profits
27.05.2025 The hotels, guesthouses, and holiday apartments in Austria are well occupied, but not everything is unclouded.
Human Rights Court: This is What the SPÖ Says
27.05.2025
After the initiative by Prime Minister Christian Stocker (ÖVP) for a change in the ECtHR's ruling practice in the migration area, his coalition partners SPÖ and NEOS have taken a stance.
Austrian Armed Forces Record Increase in Percentage of Women
27.05.2025 After previously being at 4.3 percent, the proportion of female soldiers in the armed forces has climbed to around 6 percent.