Bomb Threat: Trial Against Teenager in Upper Austria
6.12.2025 In Upper Austria, a trial is set to take place on Tuesday against a teenager who allegedly sent a bomb threat to a school in the state.
Wanted Sex Offender Caught at Vienna Airport
6.12.2025 A wanted sex offender was apprehended at Vienna Airport this week. The 38-year-old is accused of sexually abusing minors, and he is also charged with possessing child abuse images.
Man Threatened Ex in Vienna-Meidling with Knife
6.12.2025 After a disagreement, a 32-year-old woman was allegedly beaten by her ex and subsequently threatened with a knife by him, as were the two minor children.
Car Driver Seriously Injured in Accident in Upper Austria
6.12.2025 In Upper Austria, there was a car rollover and a rear-end collision on Friday.
Attempted E-Scooter Robbery of Boy in Vienna-Döbling
6.12.2025 A 39-year-old woman approached the Döbling City Police Command this week after an attempt was allegedly made to rob her son's e-scooter. The suspect is said to have hit the 10-year-old in the process.
Belgium does not boycott Song Contest in Vienna
6.12.2025 Belgium will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. This decision has been announced by the French-speaking public broadcaster RTBF.
Drunk Person Injures Police Officer in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
6.12.2025 In Vienna-Leopoldstadt, a 25-year-old injured a police officer on Friday. The man attacked the officer with blows.
Legionella Alarm at Avita Thermal Spa Bad Tatzmannsdorf
6.12.2025 Legionella have been discovered in the bathing water of a spa in Burgenland. The affected facility is the Avita Spa Bad Tatzmannsdorf.Major Operation Due to Fire in Upper Austrian Hunting Lodge
6.12.2025 In Upper Austria, there was a major deployment of the fire department. A hunting lodge in Molln was affected by the fire.
Immigration: This Step Taken by Lower Austria and Styria
6.12.2025 Lower Austria and Styria could receive fewer places in the Settlement Regulation. This was requested from the Ministry of the Interior. A reduction of around 22 and 26 percent, respectively, is now planned.Skiing as Luxury: High Prices Deter
6.12.2025Night of Wishes: Geminids Bring Spectacular Meteor Shower
6.12.2025 The most beautiful meteor shower of the year reaches its peak: The Geminids bring up to 150 meteors per hour on December 14th. Those who look east on a clear night might experience a special celestial spectacle.
ÖFB-Team meets Argentina, Algeria, and Jordan at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
6.12.2025 On Friday, the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were drawn in Washington. Austria will face world champion Argentina, Algeria, and Jordan at the start of Group J.
ÖFB Team Faces Argentina, Algeria, and Jordan at 2026 FIFA World Cup
5.12.2025 On Friday, the groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup were drawn in Washington. Austria will face world champion Argentina, Algeria, and Jordan at the start of Group J.
Traffic Checks in Milan with Austria's Police
5.12.2025 In the greater Milan area, the police and authorities from Austria, Belgium, and France conducted road checks. This action was part of the European cooperation of traffic police under the leadership of the European Labour Authority ELA. In addition to the Italian State Police, the Austrian police as well as transport and labor authorities from Belgium and France were involved.
Government Seeks Approval from FPÖ and Greens for Electricity Market Act
5.12.2025 ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS once again appealed to FPÖ and the Greens on Friday to agree to the electricity market reform. A two-thirds majority is required in the National Council for the "Cheaper Electricity Act," and thus the approval of at least one of the two opposition parties.
NOW LIVE: Draw for the Groups for the 2026 Football World Cup
5.12.2025 The ÖFB team will learn today about their group opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The draw will be available here via livestream starting at 6:00 PM.
Young Prisoner Found Dead in Vienna-Josefstadt Correctional Facility
5.12.2025 A young inmate was found dead on Friday morning in the Vienna-Josefstadt correctional facility. The Ministry of Justice confirmed a corresponding report by the "Kronen Zeitung" to the APA.Cybersecurity Law Cleared Important Hurdle
5.12.2025 The draft of the Network and Information Security Act has received the support of the governing parties and the Greens in the National Council's Interior Committee. This secures the required two-thirds majority for the vote in the plenary session next week.
Girl with Distress Signal: Stepfather Charged - Trial Still This Year in Vienna
5.12.2025 A 39-year-old man, who was arrested in Vienna on November 30 after his stepdaughter (6) drew attention to herself with the emergency signal for domestic violence, has now been charged. The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has filed charges of severe coercion and deprivation of liberty at the Regional Court for Criminal Matters.
ORF Chief Weißmann: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna Will Not Suffer from Cancellations
5.12.2025 After the decision for Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna and the withdrawals from the Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia, and Ireland, ORF head Weißmann has now spoken out.
Shopping Day on December 8th Causes Excitement Every Year
5.12.2025 Even after 30 years, open trading on the Marian feast day continues to spark discussions. While December 8th has become established as a shopping day for many consumers, the majority of the population rejects open stores according to surveys.
Is the Eurovision Song Contest Losing More Countries?
5.12.2025 The EBU plans to release the participant list for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna this year. However, even before that, a quartet has announced a boycott - and more countries could join them.
Viennese Housing Cooperative Placed Under Supervision After Audit
5.12.2025 The regulatory authority has intervened with the Vienna Construction and Settlement Cooperative "Kriegerheimstätten". According to the office of Housing Councillor Gaal, inspections revealed various problems. A commissioner from the state government has been appointed for the cooperative.
WEGA Operation After Knife Attack in Vienna 15
5.12.2025 In a multi-party house on Felberstraße in Vienna-Rudolfsheim, a confrontation occurred between two men on Thursday evening. A 26-year-old was slightly injured with a knife.
Digital Euro to Make Europe More Independent
5.12.2025 The digital euro is intended to complement cash, strengthen Europe's independence, and reduce fees for non-European payment service providers. Representatives from politics and the financial sector emphasized this during a discussion in Vienna. The introduction is planned for 2029.
These Lists Are Running in the St. Pölten Election
5.12.2025 In the municipal council election on January 25, 2026, in St. Pölten, a total of seven parties or lists will run: SPÖ, ÖVP, FPÖ, Greens, and NEOS, which are already represented in the town hall, as well as KPÖ and the "Multicultural Society".
Methamphetamine and Several E-Scooters Seized in Vienna Apartment
5.12.2025 A search was conducted in an apartment in Vienna-Favoriten. Among the items seized were e-scooters and methamphetamine.
Rents Increased Further in the Third Quarter
5.12.2025 The cost of housing continued to rise in the third quarter.
15-Year-Old Attacked Ex-Girlfriend at Vienna Subway Station Längenfeldgasse: Girl Fell onto Tracks
5.12.2025 In the Längenfeldgasse subway station, a 15-year-old attacked his ex-girlfriend of the same age with a knife early Friday morning. During the attack, the young girl fell onto the tracks. Bystanders rushed to help the girl.
Family Dispute in Vienna-Margareten Led to Police Intervention
5.12.2025 In a multi-party house in Vienna-Margareten, a loud argument between father and son occurred on Thursday evening, prompting the police to intervene.
Tram Hits 80-Year-Old in Vienna-Landstraße: Life-Threatening Condition
5.12.2025 An 80-year-old man was hit by a tram and critically injured on Thursday in Fasangasse, Vienna-Landstraße. Despite emergency braking, a collision occurred.
How Schools Are Now Being Streamlined
5.12.2025 Education Minister Wiederkehr presented ten measures on Friday to reduce the bureaucratic burden on schools. These measures result from a participatory process with 19,000 participants from schools, administration, and practice, according to the minister. Criticism came from the teachers' union.
After Criticism from FPÖ Ombudsman in Pilnacek Case: This is What the ÖVP Says
5.12.2025 The political back-and-forth between ÖVP and FPÖ regarding the U-Committee in the Pilnacek case continues on Friday.
Is the Eurovision Song Contest Losing More Countries?
5.12.2025 The EBU wants to publish the participant list for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna this year. However, even before that, a quartet has announced a boycott - and more countries could join.
Price Explosion at the Pump: Fuel Prices Have Risen Sharply Again
5.12.2025 The strong inflation in Austria is also noticeable at gas stations. Prices have recently increased significantly, placing Austria above the European average, criticizes the ÖAMTC.
NÖ: Several Injured After Accident with Drunk Driver from Vienna
5.12.2025 In a traffic accident in Lower Austria on Thursday, four people were injured. An intoxicated woman from Vienna veered into oncoming traffic on the B9 and collided head-on with a car.
Viennese Skier Seriously Injured in Accident on Planai
5.12.2025 With the start of the winter sports season, the first ski accidents are occurring in the areas.
What Experts Say Could Help Against High Electricity Prices
5.12.2025 According to experts, there is a lack of decisive measures in the fight against high electricity prices. During a discussion in Vienna, industry experts called for structural reforms, less political interference, and a bolder approach to exploiting savings potential in the energy system.
Habsburg Jewels: "Florentine Commission" Convened
5.12.2025 New development regarding the Habsburg jewels in a Canadian safe deposit box: This week, the "Florentine Commission" convened for the first time.
Involved in Car Breakdown: 45-Year-Old Killed in Burgenland
5.12.2025 A 45-year-old car driver was killed in an accident on Thursday evening on the L307 between Halbturn and Andau.
Sido and Paul Kalkbrenner are coming to Frequency 2026
5.12.2025 The Frequency Festival will also feature well-known names in 2026 - including Sido, Paul Kalkbrenner, and Zara Larsson.
Fiaker horse collapsed at Vienna's Heldenplatz and got stuck: Fire brigade operation
9.12.2025 On Saturday, a carriage horse fell at Vienna's Heldenplatz and could not free itself. Only emergency services were able to cut the animal out of the harness.
Vienna has the lowest land consumption of all federal states
5.12.2025 Vienna uses the least land of all federal states – despite a growing population. This is shown by new data for World Soil Day. With only 0.08 hectares per day, the city is well below the Austrian average.
Femicide Study from Vienna: What Makes Relationships Dangerous
5.12.2025 A new study shows: possessiveness, control, and psychological violence are key warning signs before attempted or completed femicides. In all cases examined in Vienna, clear risk factors were present beforehand – no act came as a surprise.
Front-Crash Between Car and Bus in Upper Austria
5.12.2025 In a head-on collision between a car and a bus in Alkoven on Thursday, several people were injured. The car driver died in the hospital.
What does the Vienna SPÖ still want?
5.12.2025 Guest commentary by Johannes Huber. A wave of burdens follows another, the true budget situation was kept secret before the municipal council election in the spring: This also affects the mayor's party itself.
Broker or Sell Privately? How to Make the Right Decision
5.12.2025 Anyone looking to sell a property has two options available: through a real estate agent or private sale. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, which should be carefully considered.
Here the most expensive house in Vienna-Döbling was sold in 2024
5.12.2025 The most expensive building sold in 2024 in Vienna-Döbling is a multi-family house. It was sold for 17.94 million euros.
The Post Deadlines for Packages and Letters for Christmas 2025
Vor 2 Tagen If you want to send Christmas mail on time, you should act soon: The deadline for domestic packages is December 19, and for express shipments, there is time until December 22.