Diversity in the Workplace: Between Speechlessness and Willingness to Learn
6.05.2025 In Austria, there is often a lack of dialogue on the topic of diversity in the workplace, as shown by a qualitative study initiated by Nivea.
Pre-trial Detention for Rene Benko Extended Until July
6.05.2025 The Vienna Regional Criminal Court has extended the pre-trial detention of Rene Benko by another two months.
Republic Raised Hundreds of Millions with Federal Bonds
6.05.2025 Two federal bonds have been increased by a total of 1.5 billion euros.
"Not a Discount Item at a Bargain Price": Stricter Citizenship Law Demanded
6.05.2025 The Lower Austrian Provincial Councilor Christoph Luisser is calling for the federal government to tighten citizenship laws. The FPÖ politician demanded at a press conference on Tuesday that the requirements and waiting times be significantly increased. Additionally, income regulations should be revised, and better German language skills should be a prerequisite for naturalization. In cases of conviction for murder or rape, there should be no entitlement to citizenship even after the expiration of the deletion period, according to Luisser.
700 Grill Accidents Per Season: How to Stay Safe Through the Summer
6.05.2025 Each season, approximately 700 grilling accidents occur in Austria, in which primarily men and children are sometimes seriously injured. Experts provide simple safety tips to minimize the risks of grilling.
OGH: Austrians Can Claim Back Casino Money from Malta
6.05.2025
Following a ruling by the Supreme Court (OGH), a path has opened for Austrians to reclaim money from illegal gambling providers in Malta operating in Austria.
Twelve Divorces for Widow's Pension in Graz: Investigations Closed
6.05.2025 Surprise in a suspected case of social security fraud uncovered in December 2024: Over 35 years, a couple from Graz married twelve times and divorced just as often to collect widow's pensions - the woman's first husband had died over 40 years ago.
300,000 Guests Expected at "Long Night of Churches" 2025
6.05.2025 On May 23, the "Long Night of Churches" will take place. In this country, around 700 churches are participating, and there are approximately 3,000 program points. About 300,000 guests are expected.
Wifo-Chef will renegotiate civil servants' salary agreement
6.05.2025 In view of the budgetary pressure from the federal government, Wifo head Felbermayr advocates renegotiating the salary agreement for civil servants for the coming year.
Over 1,000 Offenses: 14-Year-Old Viennese "System Crasher" Must Spend Months in Prison
6.05.2025 At the Vienna Criminal Court, two juvenile repeat offenders were sentenced to prison. One of these youths is the 14-year-old who was recently labeled a "system breaker" in the crime statistics.
Lower Austria: Thieves Caught by Police During Traffic Check
6.05.2025 During a routine traffic check on the B25 in Ybbs an der Donau (Melk district), two thieves were caught.
FPÖ Bombards Government with 827 Inquiries on Corona Policy
6.05.2025 The FPÖ wants to review the Corona policy of the turquoise-green federal government through a comprehensive parliamentary inquiry offensive. As party leader Herbert Kickl announced, a total of 827 inquiries are to be submitted in the National Council.
Two Children Together: Viennese Man Threatened Ex with Murder via TikTok
6.05.2025 A well-known Viennese man threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend via a live broadcast on TikTok on Monday evening. During the broadcast, he stabbed a table with a knife and held a brass knuckle up to the camera.
"In the Office Routine": Doskozil Gave Update After Surgery
6.05.2025 Burgenland's state leader Hans Peter Doskozil (SPÖ) reported via Facebook on Tuesday. "I am fully back in the office routine, the schedule is full," he announced.
Dangerous China Imports: Customs Destroys Hundreds of Toy Counterfeits
6.05.2025 The Austrian customs office has seized and destroyed over 300 counterfeit toys from China as part of the international operation "Ludus V".
Grasser has 21 million euros in debt: Private bankruptcy opened
6.05.2025 21 million euros in debt has the former finance minister Karl-Heinz Grasser, who was convicted in the Buwog trial and is now insolvent.
Car Driver Ran Over Policewoman During Escape Attempt in Vienna
6.05.2025 In Vienna, on Monday, a car driver injured a policewoman during an escape attempt. After he left his vehicle, he knocked the officer over. According to police reports, her shift ended as a result.
General Renovation of Atelier Augarten in Vienna-Leopoldstadt Starts in 2026
6.05.2025 The revitalization of the long-unused Atelier Augarten in Vienna-Leopoldstadt is making progress. According to the Burghauptmannschaft, the general renovation of the building complex from the 1950s is set to begin in 2026.
Baby Bump at the Met Gala: Singer Rihanna is Pregnant Again
6.05.2025 Pop star Rihanna caused a stir at this year's Met Gala in New York: The singer is pregnant again.
Experts Warn: Only Radical Trend Reversal Can Prevent Austria's Total Collapse
6.05.2025 The economic location Austria is in a nosedive - with fatal consequences for competitiveness, as a recent study by the consulting firm Deloitte shows.
Motorcyclist Dies in Head-On Crash with Tram in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
6.05.2025 In the late Monday afternoon, a fatal traffic accident occurred in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. A motorcyclist collided head-on with an oncoming tram.
Brazen Apartment Rental Fraud Uncovered in Vienna City Center
6.05.2025 In the center of Vienna, an arrest was made on Monday afternoon due to suspected apartment rental fraud.
Before the Start of the Conclave: This is How the Pope Election Works
6.05.2025 On Wednesday, the conclave to elect a new pope will begin in the Vatican following the death of Francis on Easter Monday. 133 cardinals will retreat to the Sistine Chapel for this purpose. Only cardinals who were under 80 years old on the day of the previous pope's death are eligible to vote in the papal election.
Passersby Chased Robber in Vienna-Favoriten: 26-Year-Old Caught
6.05.2025 A 26-year-old was arrested in Vienna-Favoriten after violently snatching a woman's handbag. Courageous passersby held the perpetrator until the police arrived.
Cities Barometer 2025: Quality of Life Remains High, Child-Friendliness in Focus
6.05.2025 Austrian cities are placing their hopes on children. According to the results of the Cities Barometer by Foresight, presented on Tuesday, participation formats for the youngest city residents should be anchored as a fixed component of urban development and design.
"With Plenty of Gold Inlays": Auction of René Benko's Luxury Rifle After Signa Bankruptcy
7.05.2025 In the wake of the Signa bankruptcy, a luxurious hunting rifle belonging to René Benko is now being auctioned.
Core Teams of Vienna SPÖ and NEOS at the Table: "Currently No Obstacles in Sight"
6.05.2025 On Tuesday, the coalition negotiations between the SPÖ and the NEOS officially began at the Vienna City Hall.
JJ completed first ESC rehearsal: "I can't even put my feelings into words"
6.05.2025 Ten days before his semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), Austria's representative JJ completed his first rehearsal in Basel on Monday. "I can't even put my feelings into words," said the 24-year-old.
Hot Goods: Food Delivery Driver Also Delivered Drugs
6.05.2025 A 47-year-old is alleged to have sold drugs, among other things, during his work as a food delivery person.
Recycling of Plastic Packaging: What Austria Needs to Do Better
6.05.2025 According to the European Union, Austria should increase the recycling rate of plastics to 50 percent. Improvements in packaging design, separation, and material processing are necessary for this, explained researcher Silvia Apprich.
Frontal Crash with Truck: 40-Year-Old Killed in Accident in Lower Austria
6.05.2025 A traffic accident on the B6 in Nodendorf, a locality in the Weinviertel municipality of Niederleis, claimed a fatality on Monday afternoon.
Emergency Exercise of Wiener Netze: Sirens Will Wail Several Times
6.05.2025 On Wednesday, an emergency drill by Wiener Netze will take place, during which the siren alarm will be triggered several times.
New Dark Comedy from Vienna "Drunter und Drüber" on Amazon Prime
6.05.2025 From May 9, 2025, a new Austrian comedy will be available on Amazon Prime Video. It is set in the Viennese funeral milieu, at the fictional Donnersbach Cemetery. The darkly humorous series "Drunter und Drüber" features a high-profile cast with Nicholas Ofczarek and Julia Jentsch. They play the mismatched leadership duo that must reluctantly come together to fight with the staff against the impending closure of the graveyard.
Asthma and Pollen Season: Acting Early Protects Children
6.05.2025 If symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and occasional shortness of breath occur during pollen season, it may indicate asthma.
Plastic Pieces in Pasta Bake: Billa Recalls Popular Product
6.05.2025 The Billa AG has issued an urgent recall for the popular ready meal "CHEF MENÜ MACCHERONI AL FORNO 400G".
Eurovision Song Contest: These Rules Apply This Year
13.05.2025 The Eurovision Song Contest is likely too dynamic for its surprisingly comprehensive set of rules to remain unchanged. Here is an overview of the changes for ESC 2025 in Basel.
Mystery of the "Air-Dried Priest" from Blasenstein Solved
6.05.2025 The "air-dried priest" from St. Thomas am Blasenstein is a mummy that attracts much speculation and also the interest of researchers. A key to its preservation is a mysteriously rustic method of embalming, as researchers have now discovered.
Eurovision Song Contest: These Rules Apply This Year
6.05.2025 The Eurovision Song Contest is likely too dynamic for its surprisingly comprehensive set of rules to remain unchanged. Here is an overview of the changes for ESC 2025 in Basel.
"New" Westbahn Line Must Be Closed for 25 Days
12.05.2025 The "new" western route must be closed again in the Tullnerfeld area for repair work and the dismantling of temporary structures. From May 12 to June 5, there will be restrictions in long-distance and local transport, with alternatives available for commuters.
Electricity Provider Comparison Pays Off: Wave of Switching in Austria
6.05.2025 In the first quarter of 2025, a record number of 111,067 households and businesses sought a new electricity supplier.
E-cigarettes can cause severe burns
6.05.2025 "False Smoke - Real Fire" - this is how Viennese plastic surgeons describe several cases of burn injuries caused by e-cigarettes.
Asthma and Pollen Season: Acting Early Protects Children
6.05.2025 If symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and occasional shortness of breath occur during pollen season, it may indicate asthma.
Red-Pink Remains: SPÖ Continues with NEOS After Vienna Election
5.05.2025 The Vienna SPÖ is focusing on continuity: After the Vienna election, they want to once again enter into government negotiations with the NEOS.
Preparations for Papal Election in Full Swing
5.05.2025 On Monday, two general congregations of the cardinals were held to prepare for the papal election - one in the morning and one in the afternoon. According to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, all 133 cardinals eligible to vote have now arrived in Rome.
AUA Flights to Israel Suspended Until May 11 After Rocket Attack
5.05.2025 After a rocket attack by Islamist terrorists on Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, AUA has canceled all Israel flights for this week.
NÖ: Injured in Coach Accident on South Motorway
5.05.2025 In the night from Sunday to Monday, there was a coach accident on the Südautobahn (A2) near Wiener Neudorf in the Mödling district.
Vienna Symphony Orchestra Brings Baroque Music to the Transport Museum Remise
5.05.2025 On May 22 and 23, lovers of baroque sound art can expect a historic evening at the Verkehrsmuseum Remise: With their event format WL x, the Wiener Linien bring the Vienna Symphony Baroque Ensemble to the stage.
VGT Criticism and Graffiti Against Pig Fully Slatted Floors at the Vienna Danube Canal
6.05.2025 Before a committee in the Ministry of Health is set to meet on May 9 to likely pass a new law on fully slatted floors for pigs, the VGT is once again calling for a ban on fully slatted floors for pigs with graffiti at the Vienna Danube Canal.
Free Entry to hdgö in Vienna on May 8 and 15
5.05.2025 On May 8, the end of the Second World War and the Nazi regime in Europe marks its 80th anniversary. Ten years later, the State Treaty was signed. The House of Austrian History highlights both events with exhibitions and events and opens on May 8 and 15 with free admission.
Rescued Baby Hare Simon Hopped to Freedom
6.05.2025 Happy ending of a wildlife rescue: Field hare Simon is back in the wild. The Austrian Animal Welfare Association released him where he was once found helpless as a baby without a mother - in Simonsfeld.
Government Austerity Measures: Family Benefits Could Be Reduced
5.05.2025 The savings planned by the government as part of budget consolidation could also affect social benefits for families.
Also Church Bells in Austria Will Ring After Pope Election
5.05.2025 When the white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel and the bells of St. Peter's Basilica announce the election of a new pope, the bells of Catholic churches in Austria will also ring.
"Model Collapse": Kick-off for New Festival Vienna Digital Cultures
5.05.2025 "Model Collapse": This is the motto of the first edition of the new festival Vienna Digital Cultures. "It will be a bit dark this year, but that's also the case when you read the news," said curator Nadim Samman on Monday about the content of the presented works.
From 2026 Less Net from Gross: Government Cuts Tax Relief
5.05.2025 Changes are coming for Austrians regarding cold progression: From 2026, tax reliefs will be partially withdrawn, which will have noticeable effects on net income.
Further Question Marks Regarding the Future of the Shipyard Area in Korneuburg
5.05.2025 After the Signa bankruptcy, the future of the former shipyard site in Korneuburg remains uncertain. The project, originally planned as a joint venture with the city, has stalled. Signa now intends to sell its shares. The municipal council has imposed a construction freeze on the peninsula, and the environmental impact assessment process has been withdrawn.Government Austerity Measures: Family Benefits Could Be Reduced
5.05.2025 The savings planned by the government as part of budget consolidation could also affect social benefits for families.
Commemoration of Nazi Victims in Vienna Parliament and Warnings Against Right-Wing Extremism
5.05.2025 In Parliament, the liberation of the Mauthausen concentration camp was commemorated. The memorial ceremony focused on Hartheim Castle and the people murdered there. Descendants of two victims and a resistance fighter spoke. Second President of the National Council, Peter Haubner (ÖVP), delivered the opening speech. National Council President Walter Rosenkranz (FPÖ) did not take an active role.