Austrians spend an average of 60 euros for Mother's Day
4.05.2025 According to a survey by KMU Forschung Austria, seven out of ten Austrians plan to give a gift on May 11th for Mother's Day.
62-Year-Old Pedestrian in Lower Austria Hit by Car and Seriously Injured
2.05.2025 On Friday, a 62-year-old pedestrian in Hainburg an der Donau (Bruck a. d. Leitha district) was hit and seriously injured on a sidewalk by the car of an 80-year-old.
Road Construction Works in Vienna-Floridsdorf
2.05.2025 Due to time-related damage, road resurfacing work will begin on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, on Prager Straße in the direction out of the city at the intersection with the on- and off-ramp A22- Nordbrücke in Vienna-Floridsdorf.
Government Sends Pension Changes for Review: What Will Change
2.05.2025 From the coming year, some changes are planned in the pension system.
Bomb Threat Against Tyrolean School: 14-Year-Old Incited 17-Year-Old Viennese to Commit the Act
2.05.2025 A 14-year-old student from Tyrol is said to have incited a 17-year-old from Vienna to make a bomb threat against a middle school in Innsbruck at the end of April.
After Vienna Election: First Exploratory Round Concluded on Friday
2.05.2025 After the Vienna SPÖ started its exploratory round on Wednesday with its current coalition partner, the NEOS, following the Vienna election, it was the turn of the Greens and the ÖVP on Friday.
Budget: Government Launches Major Tax Package
2.05.2025 On Friday, the government initiated a comprehensive legislative package aimed at advancing budget consolidation.
This is what Vienna can expect at the Festival of Joy 2025
2.05.2025 The Vienna Heldenplatz will host the 13th edition of the Festival of Joy on May 8. "80 Years of Liberation from National Socialism - For a Never Again and Peace in Europe" is the main theme this time.
Military Vehicle Accident in Allentsteig: Two Injured
2.05.2025 Early Friday morning in Allentsteig (Zwettl district), a 22-year-old member of the Swiss Army collided with a 19-year-old woman's car while driving a military vehicle.
Unemployment Strongly Dependent on Educational Attainment
2.05.2025 On Friday, the AMS presented an analysis of unemployment figures in the context of educational qualifications.
Road Closures at Wings for Life Run 2025 in Vienna
2.05.2025 The ÖAMTC has pointed out closures ahead of the Wings for Life Run on Sunday in Vienna.
392,600 People Unemployed in April
2.05.2025 The unemployment rate remains significantly higher in April compared to the same period last year. There is a massive increase in those seeking apprenticeships.
Father and Sons Attacked Police Officers in Vienna Station: Three Officers Injured
2.05.2025 A routine operation in Vienna-Leopoldstadt escalated: Three police officers were injured, two of the officerscould not continue their duty.
Panzerfaust and Explosive Grenade Discovered in Vienna's Danube
2.05.2025 At the Steinitzsteg in Vienna-Floridsdorf, war material was discovered in the Danube on the national holiday. After an initial recovery was not possible, a bazooka and an explosive grenade were retrieved from the water on Friday.
392,600 People Unemployed in April
2.05.2025 The unemployment rate remains significantly higher in April compared to the same period last year. There is a massive increase in those seeking apprenticeships.
Austria's Academics in the Middle of the Pack Internationally for Home Office
2.05.2025 The German Ifo Institute conducted a survey in 40 countries and determined a global average of 1.2 days of home office per week. This figure refers to individuals with a university degree, not all employees. A similar average of 1.2 days was also found for Austria.
Burglary in Vienna Store: Teenagers Fled with Cash Register
2.05.2025 Two boys aged 13 and 14 broke into a shop in Vienna on the night of Thursday.
New on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & Co.: The Releases from May 5 to 18
2.05.2025 From May 5 to 18, there are many new film and series premieres on the streaming platforms Netflix, Sky, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Canal+, Paramount+, and RTL+. Here is an overview of all the premieres.
Detectives Must Continue to Wait After Body Found in Vienna City
2.05.2025 After the discovery of a body in a basement in downtown Vienna, there is still smoke present.
Series of Bomb Threats in Austria: Proceedings Taken Over by Switzerland
2.05.2025 After a series of bomb threats against facilities in Austria last year, the St. Gallen prosecutor's office has now taken over the case against a Swiss national, the Linz prosecutor's office confirmed a report in "Der Kronen Zeitung" on Friday.
2024 Again a Flood of Speeding Violations
2.05.2025 The federal police once again surpassed the 6-million mark in penalized speeding violations last year.
New Threat of Imprisonment for Climate Activist Anja Windl: This Time in Germany
2.05.2025 The German climate activist Anja Windl, who was issued a two-year residence ban in Austria by the Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (BFA) at the beginning of April, is now apparently also facing a prison sentence in Germany.
After Judgments in the Buwog Case: Grasser Received Request for Imprisonment Commencement
2.05.2025 Former Finance Minister Grasser, former FPÖ General Secretary Meischberger, and former lobbyist Hochegger must begin their prison sentences in the Buwog case within a month. Their lawyers have received the corresponding notifications from the judiciary, confirmed a spokesperson for the Vienna Regional Court.
Biker from Vienna had an accident in Lower Austria
2.05.2025 In Lower Austria, there were motorcycle accidents on the national holiday. In the Reichenau a. d. Rax area, a biker from Vienna was involved.
Laws Against Radical Islam in Lower Austria Confronted with Criticism
2.05.2025 The legislative package against radical Islam passed in Lower Austria is facing opposition from the IGGÖ. "It is incomprehensible that the IGGÖ opposes our legislative package," says the ÖVP.
392,600 People Unemployed in April
2.05.2025 The unemployment rate remains significantly higher in April compared to the same period last year. There is a massive increase in those seeking apprenticeships.
Pre-Opening Event before Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025
2.05.2025 A day before the Vienna Danube Island Festival, a "pre-opening event" takes place. It is described as a "captivating musical performance."
Cardinals Arrive in Rome for Conclave
2.05.2025 In Rome, the last cardinals are arriving to participate in the conclave for the election of the successor to Pope Francis, which begins next Wednesday, May 7th.
Electricity Became More Than a Third More Expensive
2.05.2025 Household energy became slightly cheaper in March. However, electricity became 0.2 percent more expensive compared to February - even 36.3 percent more expensive compared to the same month last year.
ÖVP Starts Austria Tour in Tyrol
2.05.2025 At the Gauder Fest in Tyrol, an Austria tour by the ÖVP begins on Friday. "Politics thrives on dialogue," said Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker.
Inflation in Austria Rises to 3.1 Percent in April
2.05.2025 According to a quick estimate, the inflation rate (CPI) for April is 3.1 percent. In March, the price increase was 2.9 percent. The main reason for the increase is significantly more expensive package holidays compared to the previous year.
40 Years of Rock Me Amadeus: 4k Music Video for the Anniversary of Falco Hit
2.05.2025 40 years ago, Falco's "Rock Me Amadeus" was released in the German-speaking region, with the worldwide release following in January 1986. To this day, it remains the only German-language song to top both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK charts. To mark the anniversary, Sony Music is releasing a 4K version of the well-known video.
Lower Austria: Earthquake in the Scheibbs Area
2.05.2025 On Friday, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.1 was recorded in the Scheibbs area.
Government Sends Pension Changes for Review: This Is What Will Change
2.05.2025 From the coming year, some changes are planned in the pension system.
Freedom of the Press: Austria Improves in Press Freedom Index
2.05.2025 Austria has slightly improved in the Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) after hitting a low point last year. The global situation is described as "difficult" for the first time.
SPÖ explores with Greens and ÖVP after Vienna election
2.05.2025 After the Vienna SPÖ began its exploratory talks with its current coalition partner, the NEOS, on Wednesday, the Greens and the ÖVP will follow on Friday.
Firefighters Injured by Deflagration in Sauna Fire in Vienna-Donaustadt
2.05.2025 A fire in the sauna of the ASKÖ sports center on Bernoullistraße in Vienna-Donaustadt occupied the professional fire brigade on Thursday morning.
Three People Attacked by Pitbull in Vienna-Liesing
2.05.2025 In Vienna-Liesing, the police were alerted due to an aggressive pit bull. The dog initially attacked the owner's sons and later the 52-year-old woman herself. Since she did not have a dog handler's license, the dog was taken from her. On the way to an animal shelter, the dog died. The woman was reported multiple times.
Reward the Diligent Instead of Rip-offs and Co.
2.05.2025 Guest Commentary by Johannes Huber. In Vienna, it's finally time to put an end to the madness of paying government members over 11,000 euros per month for doing nothing.
Sad Record 2024: Twelve Traffic Deaths in Drug-Related Accidents
2.05.2025 Last year, twelve people lost their lives in drug-related traffic accidents, the highest number since records began in 2012.
Blackout: Mobile Phone Off Causes Psychological Stress
2.05.2025 A large-scale power outage paralyzed public life in Spain, Portugal, and parts of France at the beginning of the week. Millions of people were affected – trains came to a halt, airports came to a standstill, and internet and mobile networks went down. Particularly dramatic: in many cases, charging mobile phones was no longer possible.
Austria at the Top in EU Comparison for Train Travel
2.05.2025 In Austria, train travel has become increasingly popular. According to a report by IRG-Rail, Austria led in 2023 with 1,597 train kilometers per inhabitant in the EU comparison, ahead of France (1,542 km) and Sweden (1,261 km). This surpassed the record of 2019.
No Breakthrough in Collective Agreement Negotiations for the Electrical Industry
30.04.2025 The third round of collective bargaining negotiations in the electrical and electronics industry has not resulted in an agreement. Negotiations will continue on May 9th, although the collective agreement was supposed to be effective from May 1st.
Rapid Vienna plays a friendly match against Union Berlin
30.04.2025 The German football Bundesliga club Union Berlin is coming to Vienna in the summer. The friendly match against Rapid will take place on July 20.
Life Sentence for Styrian Bomb Maker
30.04.2025 In Graz, a 56-year-old man was sentenced to life imprisonment on Wednesday for the crime of terrorist offenses as well as attempted murder of his ex-wife, daughter, and son, although the verdict is not yet legally binding.
Injured Baby Brought to Hospital in Lower Austria: Mother Now Sought via EU Arrest Warrant
30.04.2025 In the case of the baby who was brought to the Wiener Neustadt hospital injured in February, there is a European arrest warrant against the mother. The woman fled abroad with the boy and his sister before the authorities could take the child, and there is suspicion of child abduction, according to the "Kurier" (online) on Wednesday.
SPÖ Started with Exploratory Talks After Vienna Election
30.04.2025 In the Vienna City Hall, three days after the Vienna election, the first exploratory talks took place - specifically between SPÖ and NEOS.
Wolfgang Anzengruber becomes Ukraine Special Coordinator
30.04.2025 On Wednesday, Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS) presented the Austrian special coordinator for the reconstruction of Ukraine.
License and Points Deduction for Austria Klagenfurt
30.04.2025 Austria Klagenfurt can rejoice over the license in the second instance - but must prepare for a points deficit in the next season.
Stumbling Block for Free Trade Agreement Between EU and Emirates
30.04.2025 Austria supports the efforts for a free trade agreement between the European Union and the United Arab Emirates, according to Chancellor Stocker.
110 Kilos: Huge Cannabis Discovery in Traiskirchen
30.04.2025 In the Lower Austrian town of Traiskirchen, a police operation uncovered 110 kilograms of cannabis.
Headwinds for ÖGK's Savings Plans
30.04.2025 The Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK) is facing resistance to its savings plans.
Helicopter Deployment After Racing Cyclist Accident in Lower Austria
30.04.2025 In Lower Austria, two racing cyclists had an accident on Wednesday.
Vienna Election: Will the District Council Election in this District be Challenged?
30.04.2025 In Vienna-Margareten, the ÖVP might contest the local district council election. Here's what's behind it.