EU Commission Considers Levy for Temu Packages
21.05.2025 The EU Commission is considering the introduction of a flat fee of up to two euros on packages from third countries to finance increased monitoring costs. Last year, about twelve million packages arrived in the EU daily, an increase compared to previous years.
Five and a Half Years in Prison After Rape in Vienna
21.05.2025 On Wednesday, a 32-year-old was sentenced to five and a half years in prison by the Vienna Regional Court for the rape of a 15-year-old. The verdict is not final.
Digital Student ID Coming in 2026
21.05.2025 The student ID of Austrian universities will become digital next year. Starting from the summer semester, the smartphone version will be available via the "eAusweise" app alongside the plastic card, according to ÖVP State Secretary Alexander Pröll on Wednesday after the cabinet meeting.
After Indictment Against Wöginger: This is How the Coalition Reacts
21.05.2025 The indictment against ÖVP club chairman August Wöginger will have no impact on the cooperation within the coalition. On this point, there was consensus among the three parties during the Council of Ministers.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Austria Before Premiere
21.05.2025 The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Austria is expected to have a female bishop for the first time.
Dispute in Vienna 15 Escalates: 39-Year-Old Critically Injured After Stanley Knife Attack
21.05.2025 In Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, a 39-year-old was stabbed with a carpet knife and seriously injured on Monday evening. He suffered deep cuts in the area of the head, neck, and upper body.
Warning About New Phishing Scam With SMS
21.05.2025 The Federal Criminal Police Office (BK) points to a wave of phishing via SMS. Since the beginning of the month, SMS messages have been circulated falsely claiming that collected loyalty or bonus points will soon expire, the BK explained in a statement on Wednesday.
Tree Pollen Season Over, But Strong Grass Pollen Season Expected
21.05.2025 As the tree pollen season has come to an end, the peak season for grass blooming is approaching.
19-Year-Old Stabbed During Robbery in Vienna-Favoriten
21.05.2025 On Monday evening, a robbery occurred in Vienna-Favoriten. A 19-year-old suffered a stab wound.
Continuation and Expansion of the Daily Exercise Unit in Kindergartens and Schools
21.05.2025 The federal government decided on Wednesday in the Council of Ministers to continue and expand the daily exercise unit in kindergartens and schools.
Security Threatened in Vienna Subway Station
21.05.2025 On Tuesday, a 25-year-old was arrested for threatening a security employee.
Giant Tortoises Leave Vienna's Haus des Meeres
21.05.2025 The four Aldabra giant tortoises of the Vienna House of the Sea are moving. Fans of sea turtle Puppi, however, can breathe a sigh of relief.
Vienna's Budget Deficit Was Actually Lower
21.05.2025 Vienna completed the past year financially better than forecasted. For this year, the budget deficit stands at 1.77 billion euros, as revealed in the financial statement presented on Wednesday.
Animal Shelter Vösendorf Requests Name Suggestions for Orphaned Kittens
21.05.2025 Three orphaned kittens, just two days old, have been taken in at the Vösendorf animal shelter near Vienna. They are being raised by caregivers. Now, Tierschutz Austria is looking for names for their protégés.
Wednesday Brought Easing of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Restrictions
21.05.2025 Wednesday brought relaxations in the measures against foot-and-mouth disease.
Discrimination Due to Lack of Accessibility: Viennese Gourmet Restaurant Ordered to Pay Damages
21.05.2025 A Viennese gourmet restaurant was ordered to pay 1,700 euros in damages because a wheelchair user and his wife had to cancel their planned visit due to non-accessible restroom facilities, which the Vienna Regional Court confirmed as discrimination.
Fact Check: How Much Money Do Asylum Seekers Really Receive in Austria?
21.05.2025 Migration is a constant topic in the realm of false and misleading information, with the claims made often being similar and repetitive. Reports frequently appear about allegedly paid amounts of money to asylum seekers. Important information is often missing, or numbers and terms are deliberately used misleadingly and mixed.
Car Seized After Speeding in Lower Austria
21.05.2025 In Lower Austria, a driver was stopped who had previously been traveling significantly too fast.
Tragedy in Groningen: Desperate Search Ends with Deadly Discovery of Missing Children
21.05.2025 The desperate search for the missing children Jeffrey and Emma from Groningen has come to a shocking end. The Dutch police discovered several bodies in a car, as was announced on Monday.
BYD on the Fast Track: How China's E-Car Giant is Conquering Europe and Putting Tesla Under Pressure!
21.05.2025 The stock of the Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD is currently experiencing an impressive upswing. While many investors are focused on Tesla, the Asian competitor has quietly staged a remarkable rally. In recent weeks, the stock has significantly increased in value – a clear signal that investors see great potential in the company.
ESC in Austria: "A Unique Opportunity"
21.05.2025 Austria is once again hosting a Eurovision Song Contest within its own borders. The president of the music industry association IFPI sees "a unique opportunity for the domestic music market to present itself globally".
White Ring Assisted Nearly 2,000 Crime Victims
21.05.2025 The number of clients of the White Ring almost reached the 2,000 mark in 2024. The crimes against life and limb recorded by the victim support service increased by around 29 percent.
„Long Night of Churches“ Invites to 700 Places of Worship on May 23
21.05.2025 Across Austria, around 700 churches are inviting people to the ecumenical "Long Night of Churches" on Friday, May 23.Austrians Suffer More from Nightmares
21.05.2025Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas: Hollywood's Hottest Rumored Couple Impresses with Talent and Chemistry!
20.05.2025 The rumor mill in Hollywood is buzzing, and this time Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas are in the spotlight. The "Mission: Impossible" star did not miss the opportunity to rave about his colleague, further fueling speculation about a possible romance.
Protective Measures Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease Are Being Relaxed
20.05.2025 The Ministry of Health has announced a gradual easing of measures against foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). In a meeting with various representatives, it was determined that FMD has not entered Austria. The epidemiological situation is described as stable.
Congress Ranking: Vienna 2024 Again at the Top
20.05.2025 Vienna is once again the city with the highest number of congresses worldwide. This brings the capital numerous overnight stays and millions in tax revenue.
Election as Pope Came Unexpectedly for Leo XIV
20.05.2025 On Tuesday, Leo XIV emphasized that he had not expected to be elected Pope.
AUA switches in Milan to closer airport Linate
20.05.2025 Austrian Airlines (AUA), a subsidiary of Lufthansa, will fly to Milan-Linate Airport instead of Malpensa starting October 26. The change follows the acquisition of take-off and landing rights from ITA Airways, which, like AUA, has been part of the Lufthansa Group since the beginning of the year. According to AUA, Linate Airport is significantly closer to Milan, which considerably shortens the travel time to the city. The airline serves Milan up to four times a day.Discussion About ESC Audience Voting Arises
20.05.2025 The public voting at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) has become a topic of discussion.
Facade of School on Fire: Major Firefighting Operation in Vienna-Favoriten
20.05.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, the facade of a school in Vienna-Favoriten caught fire. Numerous fire department vehicles and personnel were deployed. The building was evacuated.
Agreement in Collective Bargaining Negotiations in the Paper Industry
20.05.2025 In the fourth round of negotiations, a collective agreement was reached for about 8,000 employees in the paper industry. The unions GPA and PRO-GE see the agreement as a success, as the initial demand for a zero wage round was averted.
Children in the Ice Age: New Permanent Exhibition at the Natural History Museum Vienna
20.05.2025 How did the children of people in the Ice Age live and how did they perceive their environment? These and similar questions are the focus of a new permanent exhibition at the Natural History Museum (NHM) in Vienna, which aims to particularly excite a young audience about the era of mammoths and saber-toothed cats. On Wednesday, the exhibition "Ice Age Children and Their World" will open in Hall 16.
Cat Rescued in Basement Fire in Hollabrunn
20.05.2025 On Tuesday, shortly before 08:00 AM, a total of five fire departments were alerted to a basement fire in Hollabrunn.
Birth Rate in Decline: Sociologist Calls for Rethinking
20.05.2025 In view of a dramatically declining birth rate and an aging population, the German sociologist Jutta Allmendinger calls for a fundamental rethinking in family and social policy.
JJ storms the domestic streaming charts after victory at Eurovision Song Contest 2025
20.05.2025 After his victory at the Eurovision Song Contest, JJ is also storming the streaming charts in Austria.
40-Year-Old Crashed in Vienna-Floridsdorf While Turning Left into Car of Drunk Driver
20.05.2025 Monday morning in Vienna-Floridsdorf, a 40-year-old man crashed his car into an oncoming vehicle of a 54-year-old intoxicated woman while making a left turn.
Show Jumping Event at Schönbrunn: Preparations Started
20.05.2025 Less than five months separate Schönbrunn from the Longines Global Champions Tour. Preparations have already begun.14-Year-Old Car Driver on the Road in Vienna
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Car Crashed into Vienna Tram Line 26: 44-Year-Old Seriously Injured
20.05.2025 On Monday morning, a serious traffic accident occurred in Vienna-Floridsdorf involving a tram unit of line 26.
Defective Truck with Hazardous Materials Stopped in Vienna
20.05.2025 On Monday, during a focused operation by the Vienna State Traffic Department in collaboration with the Market Office, the State Vehicle Inspection Office, and the Financial Police, a defective truck carrying hazardous materials was stopped on the Southeast Tangent (A23).
52-Year-Old Hiker in Distress at Vienna's Leopoldsberg
20.05.2025 On Monday afternoon, a 52-year-old woman got into distress on the slope of Leopoldsberg in Vienna-Döbling and had to be rescued.
Expansion of the Main Train Station Wiener Neustadt Started
20.05.2025 In Wiener Neustadt, the starting signal for the expansion of the main train station was given on Tuesday. According to ÖBB, 170 million euros will be invested in the four-track expansion of the northern entrance.
Coalition Negotiations After Vienna Election on the Home Stretch
20.05.2025 In the Vienna City Hall, SPÖ and NEOS are currently holding talks about continuing their governing coalition, and apparently with success.
14-Year-Old Car Driver on the Road in Vienna
20.05.2025 The Vienna police encountered an extremely young car driver on Monday. The 14-year-old was driving on the Margaretengürtel in the 5th district.
Chamber of Commerce Vienna plans two new schools with the City of Vienna
20.05.2025 The Vienna Chamber of Commerce, together with the City of Vienna, plans to establish a technical college (HTL) with a focus on information technology and an international school with a focus on Eastern Europe, according to the chamber on the occasion of the constitution of the Economic Parliament, where Walter Ruck was re-elected as chamber president.
Conditional Custody for 21-Year-Old Speedster After Wild Chase Through Vienna
20.05.2025 The 21-year-old had engaged in a car chase with the police on February 21, 2025, and accelerated his 432 hp BMW M3 to over 230 km/h in parts of the city. On Tuesday, he was held accountable at the Vienna Regional Court.
Palmers Creditors Approved Restructuring Plan
20.05.2025 The creditors of the insolvent laundry company Palmers have approved the presented restructuring plan. 20 percent of the liabilities are to be repaid. Next, an investor entry is planned.
14-Year-Old Car Driver on the Road in Vienna
20.05.2025 The Vienna police encountered an extremely young car driver on Monday. The 14-year-old was driving on the Margaretengürtel in the 5th district.
Fatal Work Accident in Vienna-Simmering: 61-Year-Old Lay Under Truck - Trapped
20.05.2025 In Vienna-Simmering, a fatal workplace accident occurred on Monday evening. A 61-year-old man had placed himself under his truck when the vehicle suddenly lowered and trapped the man.
Arrest after Drug Deal in Vienna-Mariahilf
20.05.2025 In Vienna-Mariahilf, a suspect was arrested following a drug deal.
Action Plan Against Violence Towards Women: Work Begins
20.05.2025 With the National Action Plan Against Violence Against Women (NAP), the federal government aims to initiate new measures for violence prevention by the end of the year.
Eskimo removes ice cream classic "Brickerl" from the range: This is said to be the reason
20.05.2025 After more than 50 years, the production of the ice cream classic "Brickerl" is being discontinued. The reason given by Eskimo is incomprehensible to fans of the small chocolate ice cream classic.
Leonardo Jets for Federal Army: Greens Warn of "Eurofighter Scandal 2.0"
20.05.2025 The Greens have expressed concerns regarding the procurement process of the Leonardo M-346FA subsonic jets.
MQ Summer Stage 2025 Starting Wednesday in Vienna
20.05.2025 In Vienna-Neubau, the MQ Summer Stage 2025 is just around the corner. The kickoff on Wednesday features the Danish artist Christian Falsnaes.
ESC 2026: How Do Vienna's Chances Compare to Other Locations in Austria?
20.05.2025 On August 6, 2014, the then ORF Director General Alexander Wrabetz announced the decision that the Austrian Eurovision Song Contest 2015 would take place in Vienna. Just three weeks after Conchita's victory, a requirements profile had already been sent to interested venues. The schedule is likely to look similar this time as well. But where will the ESC 2026 take place? What are the chances for the interested parties?
U-Committee: FPÖ Has Completed Request
20.05.2025 The FPÖ has completed its request for their "ÖVP Abuse of Power Investigation Committee." The common theme is to serve the "intimidation" of government critics.
Helicopter Assisted in Search for Accident Car in Baden District
20.05.2025 In Berndorf in the Baden district, a helicopter was deployed on Tuesday morning to search for a crashed car.