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  • Boy Critically Injured in Traffic Accident in Vienna-Brigittenau

    27.06.2025 In Klosterneuburger Straße in Vienna-Brigittenau, a seven-year-old was critically injured in a traffic accident on Thursday.

    Plans for Attack on Vienna Swift Concert: Indictment in Germany

    27.06.2025 The Federal Prosecutor's Office in Karlsruhe has filed charges against a suspected accomplice in a plot to attack the Vienna concert of Taylor Swift, which is currently under investigation in Austria.

    Teenager Robbed in Hugo Wolf Park in Vienna-Döbling

    27.06.2025 On Thursday, the Vienna police were alerted to a serious robbery in Hugo Wolf Park in Vienna-Döbling.

    Helicopter Deployment After Accident with Tram in Vienna-Favoriten

    27.06.2025 At Arthaberplatz in Vienna-Favoriten, a pedestrian was seriously injured in a traffic accident with a tram on Thursday.

    Employment of Older People: Call for Bonus/Malus System

    27.06.2025 Chamber of Labor and Trade Union Federation want to see a bonus/malus system regarding employment of older people.

    Arrest After Dispute at Vienna's Franz-Jonas-Platz

    27.06.2025 The police were alerted on Thursday evening due to an escalating dispute between a man and a group of teenagers at Franz-Jonas-Platz.

    After Car Theft: Vienna Police Find Counterfeit Money and Weapon

    27.06.2025 When the owners of a car reported the theft of their vehicle to a police station on Thursday, it was quickly located thanks to a built-in tracking system.

    Partial Pension: Criticism Remains

    27.06.2025 The introduction of a partial pension is welcomed by the initial review comments. However, there is also criticism in the details.

    SPÖ for Tightening of Sexual Criminal Law

    27.06.2025 In countries like Sweden, Iceland, and most recently Norway, sex without explicit consent is punishable by law. This is also being discussed in Austria.

    Graz out of the Running for Eurovision Song Contest 2026

    27.06.2025 On Friday, Graz withdrew from the race to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.

    After Brawl in Gänserndorf: All Involved Reported

    27.06.2025 After a brawl in Strasshof an der Nordbahn with six injured, all approximately 15 participants are being reported for brawling. Additionally, investigations are being conducted for bodily harm.

    Indictment in Germany After Planned Attack on Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna

    27.06.2025 The German Federal Prosecutor's Office in Karlsruhe has filed charges against a possible accomplice of the main suspect Beran A., who is in pre-trial detention in Vienna. This is in connection with an allegedly thwarted attack on a Taylor Swift concert on August 9, 2024, at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna.

    100. Primary Care Unit Opens

    30.06.2025 Austria will surpass the 100 mark for the number of primary care units next month.

    June Among Top 3 for Temperatures and Sunshine Hours

    27.06.2025 "Considering the forecast for the last days of the month, June 2025 is 2.9 degrees above the average of the climate period 1991 to 2020 in the lowlands of Austria and 3.7 degrees on the mountains," a Geosphere climatologist announced a few days before the end of the month.

    Pensioner Got Lost in the Waldviertel

    27.06.2025 After an 85-year-old woman got lost in the Waldviertel, a search operation took place on Thursday.

    Backpack Caused Closure of Wiener Neustadt Station

    27.06.2025 In Wiener Neustadt, the main train station was temporarily closed on Friday after the discovery of a suspicious piece of luggage.

    Severe Weather in Austria Causes Millions in Damage to Agriculture

    27.06.2025 In the Tyrolean lowlands, thunderstorms with hail and heavy rain on Thursday afternoon led to fires caused by lightning. The total damage to Austrian agriculture amounted to nine million euros.

    Vienna Austria signs South Korean Lee Kang-hee

    27.06.2025 Vienna Austria brings South Korean Lee Kang-hee on board. He brings experience from the U23 national team of the Asian country.

    Nighttime Basement Fire in Vienna-Floridsdorf

    27.06.2025 The fire department rescued 16 people and two dogs from smoke gases caused by a basement fire on a staircase of the Karl-Seitz-Hof in the 21st district of Vienna, Floridsdorf.

    Cannabis Fund at Vienna Airport

    27.06.2025 On Thursday, around 16 kilograms of cannabis were found in a suitcase during checks at Vienna Airport.

    Pensioner Seriously Injures Police Officer in Industrial District

    27.06.2025 In the industrial district, a police officer was kicked and bitten by a 72-year-old on Thursday.

    Three Seriously Injured After Traffic Accident in Weinviertel

    27.06.2025 In the district of Mistelbach, a traffic accident involving a truck and a car occurred on Thursday.

    ESC 2026: Which Venue the Austrians Wish For

    27.06.2025 Vienna receives a boost in the question of where the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 should take place. In a survey by the market research institute TQS, the federal capital lands in first place.

    FPÖ as a Party of Prohibition

    27.06.2025 Guest commentary by Johannes Huber. Freedom Party supports the ban of the Budapest Pride Parade by Hungarian authorities. This is very telling.

    Pensioner Dead After Bicycle Accident in Weinviertel

    27.06.2025 In Laa an der Thaya, a bicycle accident resulted in a fatality on Thursday.

    More "Cool Zones" for Vienna

    27.06.2025 The "Cool Zones" in Vienna are expanding further. In 2025, the number of locations will increase to 22.

    Start of Summer Holidays in Vienna

    27.06.2025 For numerous students in Vienna, the summer holidays are likely the most beautiful weeks of the year.

    Michael Krön becomes Executive Producer for Eurovision Song Contest 2026

    26.06.2025 The hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest is a major challenge for any host. An internal core team of ORF is to ensure that the event is successfully prepared by the final in May 2026. ORF chief producer Michael Krön will lead the team as Executive Producer.

    Budget Accompanying Act: Federal Council Gives Green Light

    26.06.2025 After the Budget Accompanying Act was already passed in the National Council on June 16, the Federal Council has now also given the green light.

    Help During Heatwaves: Pharmacies Should Assist

    26.06.2025 The pharmacists and the Ministry of Health are planning new measures to protect vulnerable populations preventively from heatwaves.

    Night Duty Prevented Major Fire at Gas Station in Wiener Neustadt

    26.06.2025 Shortly after 01:00 AM, a private individual dialed the fire emergency number and called the Wiener Neustadt fire department to a fire on Fischauergasse. Two transporters and a trailer were on fire.

    Prison Sentences After Shooting at Vienna's Yppenplatz

    26.06.2025 At the Vienna Regional Court, a trial against two men (aged 21 and 29) for attempted murder took place on Thursday. They were sentenced to several years in prison. The verdicts are already final.

    Free Report Card Promotions in Vienna and Lower Austria Before the Summer Holidays 2025

    27.06.2025 At the start of the summer holidays, students in Vienna and Lower Austria can once again enjoy many free activities for their report cards on June 27. VIENNA.at has summarized the report card promotions for 2025.

    Shilajit: The Trend Superfood from the Himalayas

    26.06.2025 Shilajit, also known as "Mumijo," is currently one of the most sought-after natural products in the field of health and wellness. The black resin, which forms over centuries in the rocks of the Himalayas, has been valued in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for centuries and is currently experiencing a real hype. But what is really behind the trend?

    Wifo-Chief: Crisis Mechanism Against High Energy Prices Possible

    26.06.2025 Wifo Chief Felbermayr considers state interventions possible in the event of strong energy price surges. ÖVP and SPÖ recently announced a corresponding crisis mechanism, while coalition partner NEOS denied such a debate.

    Freedom of Information: Amendment of Vienna State Laws

    26.06.2025 After the federal government passed the Freedom of Information Act, the Vienna State Parliament was active on Thursday.

    Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Accident on A23 in Vienna-Simmering

    26.06.2025 On the A23 in Vienna-Simmering heading north, a traffic accident involving three vehicles occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

    Process After Fatal Accident on the Southern Motorway on July 9

    26.06.2025 After a fatal accident on the A2 near Scheiblingkirchen, the public prosecutor's office has charged the 52-year-old driver of a minibus. The trial is scheduled for July 9 at the Regional Court in Wiener Neustadt, as a spokeswoman announced.

    Lower Austria with Forest Fire Regulations

    26.06.2025 In Lower Austria, forest fire regulations have been in effect for all 20 districts since Thursday, June 26.

    Ultimate Firefighter Trick: How to Cool Your Apartment Effectively with a Fan!

    26.06.2025 Quickly cool your apartment? Your fan makes it possible!

    Ultimate Firefighter Trick: How to Cool Your Apartment Effectively with a Fan!

    26.06.2025 Quickly cool your apartment? Your fan makes it possible!

    Detention against Rene Benko extended

    26.06.2025 The insolvent Signa founder Rene Benko remains in custody, this decision was made by the Vienna Regional Court on Thursday afternoon.

    Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025: Symba

    26.06.2025 This article was submitted by external contributors and has not been edited.

    Wiener Donauinselfest 2025 - Symba

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    Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025 - Symba

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    Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025 - AUT of ORDA

    26.06.2025 This article was submitted by external contributors and has not been edited.

    Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed: AI May Learn with Real Books

    26.06.2025 A federal court in California has ruled in favor of Meta in the copyright dispute with 13 well-known authors. The plaintiffs accused the company of using their books without permission to train AI models.

    Parliament: Agreement on Worm Sculptures

    26.06.2025 National Council President Walter Rosenkranz (FPÖ) has reversed the purchase of two sculptures by the artist Erwin Wurm for the Parliament. According to Krone (online), Rosenkranz agreed with the artist that he would make use of the buyback clause agreed upon in the contract.

    Several Injured in Brawl in Gänserndorf

    26.06.2025 In the district of Gänserndorf, there was a brawl involving ten to 15 participants. Six people were taken to the hospital. The background and exact sequence of events of the altercation are still unclear, and investigations are ongoing.

    Survey: This is How Much Austrians Spend Per Capita on Vacations

    26.06.2025 On average, Austrians spend 2,326 euros per person per year on vacations, according to a survey commissioned by the Banking Association and the Bawag Group.

    Drug Report 2024: Increase in Charges and Offenses

    26.06.2025 The police recorded an increase in reports in the area of drug-related crime last year. Particularly noticeable is an increase in crimes. According to the drug report, cannabis remains at the top, with an increase noted for cocaine, while heroin has declined.

    New Feature: ChatGPT Now Creates AI Images Directly in WhatsApp

    26.06.2025 WhatsApp users can now create AI-generated images directly in the chat. This is made possible by a new feature from ChatGPT, which is available worldwide.

    TUI Focus in Winter on Long-Distance Travel

    26.06.2025 The world's largest travel company, TUI, is adjusting its winter program for the next season and placing increased emphasis on long-distance travel.

    New VwGH President: Van der Bellen Conducted the Swearing-In Ceremony

    26.06.2025 On Thursday, the inauguration of the new VwGH President Albert Posch took place.