SOS Children's Villages: Abuse Allegations Against Deceased Founder Gmeiner
23.10.2025 Serious allegations of abuse have emerged against Hermann Gmeiner, the founder of SOS Children's Villages, who passed away in 1986.
No minimum security for those entitled to protection: Hacker defends Vienna course
23.10.2025 The city of Vienna is planning a new regulation for those with subsidiary protection status, who will no longer receive minimum benefits. Instead, they will be transferred to basic care, as is already common in other federal states. Social City Councillor Peter Hacker defends this measure.
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AK Report: Austria with Declining Prosperity
24.10.2025 The Chamber of Labor has presented its eighth prosperity report.
13-Year-Old Student Dies from Overdose
23.10.2025 After the death of a 13-year-old in Leobendorf at the end of August, the autopsy result is now available. According to it, the student died from a drug overdose.
Peršmanhof Deployment for Commission Unlawful
23.10.2025 The commission appointed by the Ministry of the Interior classifies the police operation at Peršmanhof last summer as unlawful.
Regional Court Linz Discontinues Proceedings Against Wöginger After Diversion
23.10.2025 The proceedings against August Wöginger and two tax officials for abuse of office have been definitively discontinued by the Linz Regional Court. The WKStA can file a complaint against the decision within 14 days. Therefore, the diversion is not yet legally binding.
Process Regarding Ban on Residence for Climate Activist Anja Windl Still This December
23.10.2025 The hearing regarding the residence ban imposed by the Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (BFA) on the German climate activist Anja Windl will take place later this year.
Weekend Brings Unsettled Weather
23.10.2025 The weekend is not far away - but what will the weather be like?
50-Year-Old Threatened Ex-Partner in Vienna-Hietzing with Murder
23.10.2025 Just one day after a temporary restraining and approach ban had expired, a 50-year-old man visited the apartment of his ex-partner in Vienna-Hietzing on Wednesday evening, violently struck her door, and threatened to kill the 52-year-old.
Judgment Against Priest After Drug Experiment in Waldviertel Parish House
24.10.2025 A 39-year-old former priest who attempted to produce Crystal Meth in a rectory in the Waldviertel was found guilty on Thursday, though the verdict is not yet legally binding. Two 24-year-old co-defendants also received guilty verdicts, which are also not legally binding.
Over 100 km/h: Three Speeders Caught in Vienna-Favoriten
23.10.2025 On Triester Straße in Vienna-Favoriten, three speeders were caught on Wednesday.
Break-in at Vienna Allotment House: Police Dog "Chase" Sniffs Out Perpetrator in the Closet
23.10.2025 A 29-year-old was caught in the act during a burglary in a garden house in Vienna-Leopoldstadt on Wednesday. The man hid in a cupboard – and was found by service dog "Chase".
From 31-Year-Old Bitten: Vienna Police Officer Suffered Open Wound
23.10.2025 On Wednesday afternoon, a police officer was injured in Vienna-Josefstadt. He was bitten by a 31-year-old woman and sustained an open wound as a result.
Cheetah Offspring at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn
23.10.2025 The new cheetah pair at the Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn apparently got along well right from the start: The male arrived only in the spring and by early September, three cubs were born.
Salzburg Regional Councilor Josef Schwaiger is dead
23.10.2025 Salzburg's Finance and Agriculture Councillor Josef Schwaiger is no longer alive. The politician had been in the hospital following a medical emergency.
Viennese Car Fraudster Caused Over Half a Million Euros in Damage
23.10.2025 Two weeks ago, the police in Vienna arrested a 28-year-old who allegedly dealt with expensive vehicles that he had acquired through fraud. The Viennese reportedly caused damage amounting to 580,000 euros. He found his victims in Salzburg (Flachgau and Pinzgau), Vienna-Leopoldstadt, Vienna-Landstraße, as well as in the districts of Graz-Umgebung, Baden, Mödling, and Wels-Land, reported the Lower Austria State Police Directorate on Thursday.
Voluntary Social Year Records 1,700 Participants
23.10.2025 The Voluntary Social Year has seen a significant increase in the number of participants. This number has risen from 400 at the beginning to 1,700 now.
Start for the Advent Market of Wiener Linien at the Transport Museum Remise at the End of November
23.10.2025 The Transport Museum Remise of Wiener Linien will once again become an atmospheric Christmas setting this year.
Demand for Expansion of Inclusive Early Childhood Education
23.10.2025 The initiative "Auftrag.Bildung. Trägerinitiative Kinderbetreuung" - consisting of Kinderfreunde, Caritas, the Federal Association of Austrian Parent-Managed Children's Groups, Diakonie, Hilfswerk, and St. Nikolaus Foundation - is once again calling for the expansion of inclusive early childhood education in Austria. Seventeen years after the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, children with disabilities in Austria are still disadvantaged, it was stated in a release on Thursday.
Warning from the Austrian Lotteries about Email Scam
23.10.2025 Currently, there are increasingly manipulated emails circulating that are allegedly sent in the name of the Austrian Lotteries, prompting recipients to provide personal information for a supposed prize distribution.
Over Half a Million Euros for "Hansl's First Ride"
23.10.2025 The painting "Hansl's First Outing" by Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller has surpassed the 500,000 Euro mark at an auction.Omnipresent Microplastics: EU Wants to Hold Companies More Accountable
23.10.2025 Microplastics are ubiquitous and have been detected on ocean floors, mountain peaks, in the air, and within the human body. On an international level, all attempts to reach an agreement against the rapidly growing plastic pollution have so far failed. The European Union aims to ensure that less microplastic from industry enters the environment with its goals. Therefore, EU lawmakers will vote on Thursday on a law that holds companies more accountable.
Solo Sixer Cracks Lotto Quadruple Jackpot
23.10.2025 A player secured a win of around 4.4 million euros with a solo six in the lottery draw on Wednesday. The Joker double jackpot was also cracked.
SOS Children's Villages: Abuse Allegations Against Deceased Founder Gmeiner
23.10.2025 Serious allegations of abuse have emerged against Hermann Gmeiner, the founder of SOS Children's Villages, who passed away in 1986.
Peršmanhof Deployment for Commission Unlawful
23.10.2025 The commission appointed by the Ministry of the Interior classifies the police operation at Peršmanhof last summer as unlawful.
SOS Children's Villages: Abuse Allegations Against Deceased Founder Gmeiner
23.10.2025 Serious allegations of abuse have emerged against Hermann Gmeiner, the founder of SOS Children's Villages, who passed away in 1986.
ORF Chief Weißmann Will Persuade for Israel's Participation in ESC
23.10.2025 Israel's participation in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna has sparked discussions. ORF Director General Roland Weißmann emphasizes the non-political, musical nature of the event and supports Israel's participation in the ESC.
44-Year-Old Fatally Injured While Loading a Mini Excavator
23.10.2025 On Wednesday evening, a 44-year-old man in Steinbach (Oberpullendorf district) suffered fatal injuries while loading a mini excavator.
Salzburger Regional Councilor Josef Schwaiger is dead
23.10.2025 Salzburg's Finance and Agriculture Councillor Josef Schwaiger is no longer alive. The politician had been in the hospital following a medical emergency.
New Development in the Case of Two Missing Mühlviertler
23.10.2025 In the case of two missing men from the Mühlviertel, there is a new development. Soldiers have found the car in the Moldau Reservoir that the duo had been traveling in. Inside the vehicle: human remains.
Airchief does not rule out drone incidents in our area
23.10.2025 The threat posed by drones, which has come into focus due to the Ukraine war and numerous incidents at European airports, is also a concern for the Austrian Armed Forces.
Erste Bank Open: De Minaur knocks Misolic out
23.10.2025 The Erste Bank Open in Vienna continues in singles without Austria. With Filip Misolic, the last red-white-red player exited the tournament on Wednesday. "I had my chances, but unfortunately didn't take them," said the Styrian.
What You Should Definitely Check in the Rental Agreement
23.10.2025 A rental agreement is more than just a simple document – it regulates your rights, obligations, and financial burdens over the years. Therefore, it is all the more important to take a close look before signing.
Here the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Margareten was sold in 2024
23.10.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in Vienna-Margareten in 2024 was sold to a private individual for 1.4625 million euros.
Slight Price Increase for Single-Family Homes
23.10.2025 In the first half of 2025, a slight increase in prices for single-family homes in Austria was recorded. According to the real estate company Remax, which refers to transaction data from the land register, the nationwide increase was 2.2 percent. A typical single-family home thus cost 337,052 euros, compared to 329,830 euros in the previous year.
ÖFB Presents Campus and New Logo in Vienna
22.10.2025 About 19 months after construction began, there is a lot happening at the ÖFB Campus in Vienna-Aspern. Around 100 employees have moved into their offices, and the first games and courses have taken place.
AGES Warning of Danger from Keychains with "Labubu Monsters"
22.10.2025 On Wednesday, AGES issued a warning about the product "Fall in Wild." The product consists of "Labubu" figures with keychain functionality in various colors.
Program on National Day 2025 in Vienna: Performance Show at Heldenplatz and Many Open Doors
26.10.2025 On the national holiday this coming Sunday, the Republic will once again open its doors. From the traditional performance show of the Federal Army at Vienna's Heldenplatz to tours through the Parliament, Hofburg, and Chancellery, visitors can expect a diverse program on October 26th.
National Holiday: Armed Forces with Spectacular Program at Vienna's Heldenplatz
26.10.2025 On National Day, the Austrian Armed Forces will present an impressive demonstration at Vienna's Heldenplatz in celebration of its 70th anniversary, highlighting both the extensive equipment and the newly launched career platform.
"The Situation is Serious": Democracy Index with Sobering Result for Austria
22.10.2025 Democracy in Austria shows significant deficits in the areas of fundamental rights, civil society, and media according to the current Democracy Index, worsened by increased surveillance and political interference.
Hattmannsdorfer Against Intervention in Gas Prices
22.10.2025 Economy Minister Hattmannsdorfer speaks out against political interventions despite rising gas network charges and also rejects a renewed reduction in energy taxes. He referred to the financial challenges of the republic. The gas network fees will increase significantly for the second consecutive time in 2026, after 16.6 percent in 2025, it will be around 18 percent.
16,000 Euros for the Anniversary: Open House Day at Teddy House Vienna Was a Complete Success
22.10.2025 The Teddy House Vienna celebrated its tenth anniversary with an emotional event, where around 100 guests honored the heartfelt support for families with children suffering from heart conditions and generous donations were presented.
Rapid Vienna hosts Fiorentina in Conference League
22.10.2025 Before the second game in the Football Conference League on Thursday (18.45/live Sky), Rapid Vienna is under considerable pressure. This also applies to the opponent of the Hütteldorf team.
Winter Tire Requirement from November 1: Start the Cold Season Properly Equipped
31.10.2025 From November 1st, the situational winter equipment requirement will once again come into effect in Austria, mandating the use of winter tires in wintry road conditions. Violations can result in both high fines and insurance issues.
National Holiday: Armed Forces with Spectacular Program at Vienna's Heldenplatz
22.10.2025 On National Day, the Austrian Armed Forces will present an impressive demonstration at Vienna's Heldenplatz in celebration of its 70th anniversary, highlighting both the extensive equipment and the newly launched career platform.
Green Party Demands Clarity from Hanke on "Billion-Dollar Concrete Projects"
22.10.2025 The National Council convened for a special session on Wednesday at the request of the Greens. The reason for this is the road construction projects of the Ministry of Infrastructure, such as the Lobau Tunnel. In the justification of an "urgent inquiry" to Minister Hanke, club chairwoman Gewessler criticizes that billions are flowing into "environmental destruction," while financial resources for families, children, or the police are lacking.
Attempted Rape, Serious Bodily Harm, Six Alias Names: Deported Afghan Has Long Criminal Record
22.10.2025 The Afghan who was deported from Austria to Kabul since the Taliban took power had been repeatedly convicted of attempted rape and serious bodily harm.
Austria Helps with 19 Million Euros Against Humanitarian Crises
22.10.2025 From the Foreign Disaster Fund, 19 million euros are flowing into humanitarian aid – supported are, among others, UNHCR, UNICEF, and the Red Cross.
"Dancing Stars": ORF Shows "Magic Moments"
22.10.2025 Due to the ESC 2026, the next season of "Dancing Stars" will have to wait even longer. However, fans do not have to go entirely without the show.
So Vienna Will Counteract the Media Crisis
22.10.2025 The Mayor of Vienna, Michael Ludwig, advocates for measures to stabilize the Austrian media landscape by demanding more responsibility from international tech giants and encouraging increased investments in local media to ensure media diversity and democratic core values.
Claudy Mbuyi misses Rapid Vienna due to injury
22.10.2025 Rapid Wien must plan "for the upcoming games" without Claudy Mbuyi.
"The Situation is Serious": Democracy Index with Sobering Result for Austria
22.10.2025 Democracy in Austria shows significant deficits in the areas of fundamental rights, civil society, and media according to the current Democracy Index, worsened by increased surveillance and political interference.