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.
Decision on Vienna Archbishop Delayed Further
27.05.2025 After the departure of Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, Vienna still does not know its archbishop. According to APA information, the Archdiocese does not expect a decision in the spring.
Bomb Threats in Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Vienna: Evacuations and Investigations
26.05.2025 Bomb threats have been received against several schools in Lower and Upper Austria, as well as in Vienna, Burgenland, Styria, and Carinthia.
ÖFB Head Coach Rangnick Still in Favor of National Stadium
26.05.2025 The construction of a new national stadium remains a central concern for ÖFB head coach Ralf Rangnick.
State Governors for Change in Tips
26.05.2025 On Monday, several state governors called for a new regulation on tips taxation.
14-Year-Old Sentenced After Knife Robbery
26.05.2025 On Monday, a 14-year-old boy was sentenced to a suspended sentence of six months by the Vienna Regional Court for aggravated robbery.
Postponed Trial After Attack on City Temple in Vienna
26.05.2025 On October 21, 2023, a then 17-year-old tore down the Israeli flag from the city temple in Vienna. Two weeks earlier, there had been a terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel, in which almost 1,200 people lost their lives.
Public Transport Disruptions in Vienna: U6 Leads, 13A Most Frequent Problem Bus
26.05.2025 Among all Vienna lines (subway, tram, and bus), the U6 is the one with the most disruptions. Between May 1, 2024, and April 30, 2025, there were a total of 674 on the U6.
Football World Cup Qualifiers: David Alaba Not in Austria Squad
26.05.2025 David Alaba is not included in the Austrian national football team's squad for the first World Cup qualifying matches on June 7 in Vienna against Romania and on June 10 in Serravalle against San Marino.
Expert: ATM Bombers Use "Pizza Slice Method"
26.05.2025 The "SOKO ATM" task force, which has been operating since March 1 at the Federal Criminal Police Office (BK) in cooperation with the state criminal police offices, is now facing 21 ATM bombings this year.
JJ stormed to the top of the domestic charts after Eurovision Song Contest victory
26.05.2025 After JJ won the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, he is now also at the top of another ranking.
Criticism of the Greens on Budget Cuts for Ethnic Groups
26.05.2025 The Greens criticize the cuts in the funding of ethnic groups as part of the budget consolidation.
Vienna becomes the rainbow capital again: Vienna Pride starts on May 31
26.05.2025 With the start of Vienna Pride, Vienna will once again transform into a city of diversity in 2025. From May 31 to June 15, more than 50 events are planned – the highlight being the 29th Rainbow Parade on June 14.
Ten-Year-Old Injured in Accident in Krems
26.05.2025 On Monday, a ten-year-old was injured in an accident in Krems.
Three Police Officers Injured During Operation at Vienna's Schwedenplatz
26.05.2025 During a nighttime operation in downtown Vienna, three police officers were injured on the night of Sunday.
E-Scooter Rider Robbed in Vienna-Favoriten
26.05.2025 Over the weekend, a 40-year-old e-scooter rider in Vienna-Favoriten became the victim of a robbery.
Acquittal for Sebastian Kurz: OLG Vienna Overturns Verdict
28.05.2025 On Monday, the Higher Regional Court (OLG) Vienna overturned the verdict against former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) for false testimony before the Ibiza investigative committee.
Peter Stöger becomes successor to Robert Klauß as Rapid Wien coach
26.05.2025 On Monday, Rapid Vienna announced the agreement and contract signing with Peter Stöger.
Wega Operation After Shots Fired in Vienna-Simmering
26.05.2025 On Sunday, a passerby alerted the police after observing a man who repeatedly fired a weapon into the air from a balcony.
Manhunt After Robbery in Vienna Subway Station
26.05.2025 After a serious robbery at the "Donauinsel" subway station, the Vienna police are searching for the suspected perpetrators.
Baby Killed After Birth in Vienna Hotel: 16 Months Probation for Mother
26.05.2025 On Monday, a 21-year-old woman from Burgenland confessed at the Vienna Regional Court to having killed her son after giving birth in the restroom of a hotel lobby in Vienna.
Repair Bonus Temporarily Stopped
26.05.2025 As of now, the repair bonus can no longer be claimed. The Climate Ministry announced in a press release on Monday that the funds allocated for it have been exhausted.
"Home Invasion" in Vienna-Hernals: 20-Year-Old Beaten in Apartment
26.05.2025 Only one day after the attack on a pensioner in his house in Vienna-Penzing, another "home invasion" occurred in Vienna, this time in an apartment in Hernals.
GPA Chief Negotiator Karl Dürtscher is dead
26.05.2025 The trade unionist Karl Dürtscher has passed away. The chief negotiator of the GPA union died on Sunday after a serious illness, the GPA announced on Monday.
Vienna: Two-Year-Old Rescued from New Danube
26.05.2025 A two-year-old child fell into the New Danube in the Brigittenau Bay in Vienna on Sunday and was underwater for about three to four minutes.
Baby Killed After Birth in Vienna Hotel: 16 Months Probation for Mother
26.05.2025 On Monday, a 21-year-old woman from Burgenland confessed at the Vienna Regional Court to having killed her son after giving birth in the restroom of a hotel lobby in Vienna.
April weather remains in Austria even at the end of May
26.05.2025 Even at the end of May, the weather in Austria remains April-like according to the forecast from Geosphere Austria. However, while the weather remains changeable and unstable in the coming days, temperatures will gradually rise by midweek.
Acquittal for Sebastian Kurz: OLG Vienna Overturns Verdict
26.05.2025 On Monday, the Higher Regional Court (OLG) Vienna overturned the verdict against former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz (ÖVP) for false testimony before the Ibiza investigative committee.
Viennese Media Manager Helmut Thoma Has Died
26.05.2025 The Viennese media manager Helmut Thoma has died. He passed away from heart failure on his 86th birthday on May 3 in Vienna, his family informed the APA on Monday.
Camera Robbery Attempt in Vienna-Favoriten Ended with Arrest
26.05.2025 On Saturday afternoon, a 46-year-old amateur photographer became the target of a robbery in Vienna-Favoriten.
Lotto Triple Jackpot Awaits on Wednesday
26.05.2025 For the last lottery draw, no ticket with the "six correct numbers" was submitted by the deadline on Sunday evening.
Viennese Media Manager Helmut Thoma Has Died
26.05.2025 The Viennese media manager Helmut Thoma has died. He passed away from heart failure on his 86th birthday on May 3 in Vienna, his family informed the APA on Monday.
Bomb Threats in Lower Austria, Upper Austria, and Vienna: Evacuations and Investigations
26.05.2025 Bomb threats have been received against several schools in Lower and Upper Austria, as well as in Vienna, Burgenland, Styria, and Carinthia.
Two Knife Threats by Women in Vienna in One Evening
26.05.2025 Within about an hour, the Vienna police had to handle two incidents involving knife threats by women on Saturday evening.
Planquadrat in Burgenland: 800 Checks
26.05.2025 On Saturday and during the night to Sunday, approximately 800 checks were conducted during a checkpoint in Burgenland.
21-Year-Old Dies in Car Accident in Upper Austria
26.05.2025 On Sunday afternoon, a 21-year-old lost his life between Waldhausen and St. Nikola an der Donau (Perg district).
After Deadly Attack in Vienna-Favoriten: Police Arrests Suspect
26.05.2025 In Vienna-Favoriten, a 27-year-old man has died as a result of severe head injuries. The police have arrested a 21-year-old suspect.
This Role Does Sport Play in Andreas Gabalier's Life
26.05.2025 Sports have their place in the life of Andreas Gabalier. "I try to be in good shape all year round," he told the German Press Agency.
Farmers' Association Chief Strasser Re-elected with 100 Percent
26.05.2025 Without opposition, Farmers' Union Chief Georg Strasser was re-elected over the weekend.
"Long Night of the Churches" recorded around 300,000 visitors
26.05.2025 The "Long Night of Churches" is history, the number of visitors was once again six figures.Online Shopping Increasingly Popular
25.05.2025
"Future Forgotten": Gewessler Criticizes Government
24.05.2025 The designated Green Party federal spokesperson Leonore Gewessler criticized the federal government over the weekend. "This government is forgetful of the future," she stated at a regional assembly in Tyrol.
Blue-White Linz Pushes Vienna Austria to Third Place
24.05.2025 Twelve years after their last championship title, Wiener Austria is three points short of another triumph in the football Bundesliga. With the draw against Blau-Weiß Linz and Red Bull Salzburg's victory against Rapid, they have now even fallen back to third place.
Rapid Vienna lost play-off dress rehearsal against Red Bull Salzburg
24.05.2025 Before the European Cup play-off, SK Rapid had to concede defeat to Red Bull Salzburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday. The team from Mozart's city was already leading 2-0 early on, and the final score was 4-2.
Football: Sturm Graz Celebrates Second Consecutive Championship Title
24.05.2025 Austria's football champion is once again Sturm Graz. The Styrians secured a point against WAC on Saturday and thus finished two points ahead of their closest rival Red Bull Salzburg in the final standings.