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.
Appeal to Vienna's New City Government to Save the Lower Lobau
20.05.2025 The environmentalist Michael Stelzhammer from WWF Austria demanded at an online press conference on Tuesday that the SPÖ and NEOS should include an "ambitious rescue package for the Lower Lobau" in their new government program. The Lower Lobau is drying out, leading to a reduction in water surfaces, a decline in the biodiversity of animals and plants, and the loss of the floodplain landscape character. To revitalize the Lower Lobau, water should be supplied from the Upper Lobau and an inflow from the Danube should be created.
AUA continues to suspend flights to Tel Aviv
20.05.2025 Due to the "current situation," Austrian Airlines continues to suspend flights to and from Tel Aviv.
Suitcase with 20 Kilos of Cannabis Herb Discovered at Vienna Airport
20.05.2025 On Monday, 20 kilos of cannabis herb were discovered in a suitcase at Vienna Airport.
Discussion About ESC Audience Voting Emerges
20.05.2025 The public voting at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) has become a topic of discussion.
Nobel Prize Winner Anton Zeilinger Turns 80
20.05.2025 "You have to trust your whims a little" - this credo led Anton Zeilinger to the pinnacle of his career: in 2022, he received the Nobel Prize in Physics.Nobel Prize Winner Anton Zeilinger Turns 80
20.05.2025
Triggering a Blackout Possible: USA Discovered Hidden Radio Modules in Inverters from China
20.05.2025 In the United States, suspicious radio modules have been found in Chinese inverters for photovoltaic systems, as reported by Reuters citing two informed sources. The US Energy Authority is now re-evaluating the risk posed by these inverters produced in China. In the worst-case scenario, the parts could be used to trigger a power outage.
Cyclist in Tyrol Collided with Tow Rope
20.05.2025 On Monday, a 60-year-old racing cyclist was seriously injured in an accident on the Mittelgebirgsstraße in Tulfes (Tyrol).
Vienna Wants ESC 2026: Tourism Director Kettner Sees City Well Prepared
20.05.2025 Vienna wants to host the Eurovision Song Contest again next year, as it did in 2015. This, of course, also concerns Tourism Director Norbert Kettner.
Vienna Festival Weeks: Opening Speech by Performance Artist Laurie Anderson
20.05.2025 This year, the Vienna Festival Weeks have declared the "Republic of Love." And so it was, of course, love that was featured in the title of the opening speech by the American performance artist Laurie Anderson on Monday evening.
44-Year-Old Died in Work Accident in Vorarlberg
20.05.2025 On Monday afternoon, a fatal work accident occurred in Vorarlberg.
Train accident in Upper Austria resulted in three injuries
20.05.2025 Early Monday afternoon, a train apparently collided directly with a buffer stop while entering the Lambach station (district Wels-Land), injuring three people.
Survey: Only Half of Austrians Are Financially Independent
20.05.2025 According to the results of a study presented by bank99, 94 percent of Austrians consider financial independence important, yet only half achieve this state.Further Financial Aid for Flood Victims
20.05.2025
Attempted Robbery of Teenager in Vienna-Simmering
19.05.2025 On Sunday evening, three masked men at the Friedrich-Engels-Hof at Herderplatz in Simmering demanded a 15-year-old to hand over his phone and cap.
Man Found Seriously Injured in Vienna-Favoriten: 27-Year-Old Has Died
19.05.2025 After a 27-year-old was found seriously injured on Grenzackerstraße in Vienna-Favoriten on the night of Thursday, he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday evening.
Sleeping Brother Attacked with Bottle: Six Years Imprisonment
19.05.2025 Because he allegedly attacked his brother at the beginning of the year in the Mistelbach district with a glass bottle and a knife, a man was sentenced to six years of unconditional imprisonment on Monday in Korneuburg.
Budget Creation: Municipalities Are Among the Winners
19.05.2025 The municipalities are among the winners of the budget creation, as subsidized investments are made significantly easier for them.
EU Forecast Sees GDP Decline This Year Only in Austria
19.05.2025 The EU Commission forecasts a further decline in Austria's GDP in 2025 for the third consecutive year. Austria is the only EU country with such a forecast.
Man Found Seriously Injured in Vienna-Favoriten: 27-Year-Old Has Died
19.05.2025 After a 27-year-old was found seriously injured on Grenzackerstraße in Vienna-Favoriten on the night of Thursday, he succumbed to his injuries on Saturday evening.
Man Arrested After Break-In at Vienna Restaurant
19.05.2025 In Vienna, the police were able to arrest a suspected burglar.
Medical Association's Demand for ÖGK Reform and Better Patient Management
19.05.2025 The Austrian Medical Association called for measures to secure the healthcare system during the budget negotiations on Monday. In particular, reforms at the Austrian Health Insurance Fund are necessary.
Parachutist Got Stuck in Tree
20.05.2025 On Monday morning, a parachutist got caught in a tree and was injured at the Punitz airfield in the southern Burgenland municipality of Tobaj (Güssing district).
Forbidden Party Donations: ÖVP, NEOS, and Greens Receive Hefty Fines
19.05.2025 The Independent Party Transparency Senate (UPTS) has imposed hefty fines on ÖVP, NEOS, and the Greens primarily due to prohibited party donations.
"Nock Alert 2025": Red Cross Employees Train for Emergencies
20.05.2025 About 500 Red Cross employees from Austria will participate in an exercise in Bad Kleinkirchheim next week.
Supervisor Injured: Arrest in Front of Homeless Facility in Vienna-Meidling
19.05.2025 Police officers from the Hohenbergstraße police station arrested a 52-year-old Hungarian national in front of a homeless shelter in Vienna-Meidling on Saturday.
EU Forecast Sees GDP Decline This Year Only in Austria
19.05.2025 The EU Commission forecasts a further decline in Austria's GDP for 2025, marking the third consecutive year of decline. Austria is the only EU country with such a forecast.
Traffic Light Couples & Co.: What Remained from the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 in Vienna
19.05.2025 ESC winner JJ had not even reached home soil after his success in Basel when, on Sunday, the first cities were already putting themselves forward as potential hosts for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Austria - including Vienna.
Possessory Actions: ÖAMTC Demands Effective Legal Measures
19.05.2025 On Monday, the ÖAMTC called on Justice Minister Anna Sporrer (SPÖ) to "finally take effective legal measures against the systematic and excessive cash grabbing" through possession disturbance lawsuits.
Swiss Draw Euphoric Conclusion After Eurovision Song Contest 2025
19.05.2025 More than 500,000 people attended the events surrounding the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel last week. The SRG, the city administration, and the police gave a positive summary of the ESC week on Monday.
Now LIVE: Grand Reception at the Chancellor's for Eurovision Song Contest Winner JJ
19.05.2025 After his victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 on Saturday in Basel and his triumphant return home on Sunday, JJ was received at the Federal Chancellery on Monday.
Police Operation After Dispute at Church Service in Vienna-Landstraße
19.05.2025 On Sunday morning, a dispute among participants of a church service in Vienna-Landstraße escalated when a 43-year-old Austrian claimed to have recognized his acquaintance in a police wanted photo.
Car Driver Crashed into E-Scooter Rider in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
19.05.2025 On Sunday afternoon, there was a traffic accident in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, on Große Mohrengasse, when a car driver exited a garage driveway and drove onto the road against the prescribed direction of travel.
EU Forecast Sees GDP Decline This Year Only in Austria
19.05.2025 The EU Commission forecasts a further decline in Austria's GDP for 2025, marking the third consecutive year of decline. Austria is the only EU country with such a forecast.
Attempted Robbery of Teenager in Vienna-Simmering
19.05.2025 On Sunday evening, three masked men at the Friedrich-Engels-Hof at Herderplatz in Simmering demanded a 15-year-old to hand over his phone and cap.
Displaying of Drug-Related Crimes Increased
20.05.2025 The reports of crimes related to narcotics, including date rape drugs, have increased in 2024.
LGBTIQ Community Wants More Say in Action Plan Against Hate Crimes
19.05.2025 The LGBTIQ community demands more inclusion in the government's National Action Plan against hate crimes.
EU Commission: Austria on Track in Reducing Deficit
19.05.2025 The EU Commission sees Austria's government as on the right track regarding budget consolidation.
Endangered Goat Species: Zoo Schmiding Celebrates Mishmi Takin Baby
19.05.2025 At the Schmiding Zoo in Krenglbach near Wels, a female Mishmi Takin was born about ten days ago. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), this species is classified as endangered.
EU Forecast Sees GDP Decline This Year Only in Austria
19.05.2025 The EU Commission forecasts a further decline in Austria's GDP in 2025 for the third consecutive year. Austria is the only EU country with such a forecast.
EU Forecast Sees GDP Decline This Year Only in Austria
19.05.2025 The EU Commission forecasts a further decline in Austria's GDP in 2025 for the third consecutive year. Austria is the only EU country with such a forecast.
Now LIVE: Grand Reception at the Chancellor's for Eurovision Song Contest Winner JJ
19.05.2025 After his victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 on Saturday in Basel and his triumphant return home on Sunday, JJ was received at the Federal Chancellery on Monday.
Inflation in April Rises to 3.1 Percent
19.05.2025 Inflation in Austria has accelerated - according to current data from Statistics Austria, the inflation rate (CPI) for April 2025 is 3.1 percent. In March, the inflation rate was 3 percent after a revision.
Now LIVE: Grand Reception at the Chancellor's for Eurovision Song Contest Winner JJ
19.05.2025 After his victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 on Saturday in Basel and his triumphant return home on Sunday, JJ was received at the Federal Chancellery on Monday.
NÖ Faces Million-Dollar Damage in Case of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak
19.05.2025 An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease could lead to economic damage of up to 88 million euros in Lower Austria, as a study by the University for Continuing Education Krems shows. About 117,000 animals would be affected by culling.
Vienna Police Search for Youths After Robbery on Commuter Train
7.06.2025 After a serious robbery in a rapid transit train, the Vienna police are searching for the suspects.
EXPO 2025: Van der Bellen and Hattmannsdorfer Travel to Japan
19.05.2025 Under the leadership of Federal President Van der Bellen, Economic Minister Hattmannsdorfer, and WKÖ Vice President Gady, a delegation of about 150 members of the Austrian economy will travel to Japan on Tuesday.
Now LIVE: Grand Reception at the Chancellor's for Eurovision Song Contest Winner JJ
19.05.2025 After his victory at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 on Saturday in Basel and his triumphant return home on Sunday, JJ will be received at the Federal Chancellery on Monday. Vienna.at will report live from 9:55 AM.
Lotto Jackpot: 1.6 Million Euros in the Pot on Wednesday
19.05.2025 On Wednesday, the lottery drawing is about a jackpot. However, there were solo wins on Sunday in LottoPlus and the Joker.
Inflation in April Rises to 3.1 Percent
19.05.2025 Inflation in Austria has accelerated - according to current data from Statistics Austria, the inflation rate (CPI) for April 2025 is 3.1 percent. In March, the inflation rate was 3 percent after a revision.
Stocker Invitation for Pope Leo XIV.
19.05.2025 Chancellor Stocker has invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Austria. The Chancellor, who traveled to Rome with a delegation for the mass marking the beginning of the new Pope's pontificate, had the opportunity to meet the Pontiff immediately after the solemn ceremony.
Kira Grünberg: From Training Accident to Inspiration – How She Celebrates Her "Life Day" and Changes the World
19.05.2025 There are moments in life that change everything. For the former Austrian pole vaulter Kira Grünberg, it was July 30, 2015. A day that changed her life forever when she suffered a severe spinal cord injury in a training accident and was left paraplegic. But instead of remembering this day with sadness, she has turned it into something special – her personal "Life Day".
High Tension Before Bundesliga Finale: Wiener Austria Chases Sturm Graz
19.05.2025 Next Saturday, Vienna and Graz will be the focus of local football fans. On the penultimate Bundesliga matchday, Wiener Austria returned to the title race with a 2:1 victory in Wolfsberg and now challenges league leaders Sturm and WAC.
Schellhorn for Company Car Reform
19.05.2025 State Secretary Sepp Schellhorn advocates for a reform of the government car system.
Shocking Paprika Powder Test: Greenpeace Found "Pesticide Cocktails"
19.05.2025 In a market check by Greenpeace, 37 pesticides were detected in 13 paprika powders, including anthraquinone, thiamethoxam, and indoxacarb. Some of these substances have not been approved in the EU for years. In two cases, limits were exceeded. The NGO is therefore calling for stricter protection standards.
Speeder caught at 243 km/h on Vienna city highway: Car confiscated
20.05.2025 The Vienna police caught two speeders on Saturday and temporarily confiscated their vehicles because the drivers were traveling much too fast.