What Becomes Babler's Downfall
9.05.2025 Guest commentary by Johannes Huber. Cutbacks that also affect families who are already struggling? The government is pushing it through – and the SPÖ chairman is right in the middle of it.
Was Babler zum Verhängnis wird
9.05.2025 Gastkommentar von Johannes Huber. Kürzungen, die gerade auch Familien treffen, die ohnehin schon zu kämpfen haben? Die Regierung zieht’s durch – und der SPÖ-Vorsitzende sitzt mittendrin.
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Nightly Vigil Held in Front of Festival Weeks Poster in Vienna
9.05.2025 A nighttime vigil was held in front of a poster for the Vienna Festival Weeks in the federal capital. "Some passersby stopped by and engaged in conversation, everything went peacefully," it was said afterwards.
Nächtliche Mahnwache stieg vor Festwochen-Plakat in Wien
9.05.2025 Vor einem Plakat der Wiener Festwochen in der Bundeshauptstadt ist eine nächtliche Mahnwache abgehalten worden. "Es kamen einige Passanten vorbei und haben das Gespräch gesucht, alles verlief friedlich", hieß es danach.
This is what Schönborn says about the new Pope Leo XIV.
9.05.2025 Robert Francis Prevost - now Pope Leo XIV - is not unknown to Cardinal Christoph Schönborn. What distinguishes the new Pope is his humility, explained the emeritus Archbishop of Vienna in the "ZiB2".
New Pope Named Leo XIV: Robert Francis Prevost Gives First Blessing
9.05.2025 US Cardinal Prevost was elected as the new Pope. He chose the name Leo XIV and as his first official act, he gave the blessing "Urbi et Orbi".
Fourth Round for Electrical Industry Collective Agreement Begins
9.05.2025 On Friday, the fourth round of collective bargaining negotiations in the electrical and electronics industry will take place. The employer's offer had not been well received by the employees.
Words of Warning at "Festival of Joy" in Vienna
9.05.2025 A warning about the dangers to liberal democracies and pluralism from Head of State Alexander Van der Bellen, as well as a plea for human and minority rights from eyewitness Paul Lendvai: The 13th "Festival of Joy" took place in Vienna on Thursday.
Mahnende Worte bei "Fest der Freude" in Wien
9.05.2025 Eine Warnung vor den Gefahren für liberale Demokratien und Pluralismus von Staatsoberhaupt Alexander Van der Bellen sowie ein Plädoyer für Menschen- und Minderheitenrechte von Zeitzeuge Paul Lendvai: In Wien hat am Donnerstag das 13. "Fest der Freude" stattgefunden.
Survey on Mother's Day: Desire for Children Meets Time of Crisis
9.05.2025 For Mother's Day, the fertility center in Vienna has published a new survey showing: 68 percent of women always wanted to have children. Nevertheless, many hesitate – for various reasons.
Umfrage zum Muttertag: Kinderwunsch trifft auf Krisenzeit
9.05.2025 Zum Muttertag hat das Kinderwunschzentrum an der Wien eine neue Umfrage veröffentlicht, die zeigt: 68 Prozent der Frauen wollten immer schon Kinder haben. Dennoch zögern viele – aus unterschiedlichen Gründen.
Englisches Duell im Finale der UEFA Europa League
9.05.2025 Manchester United und Tottenham setzen sich auch in den Halbfinal-Rückspielen gegen Bilbao und Bodø/Glimt durch und bestreiten das Endspiel am 21. Mai.
Politics and Church Congratulate Leo XIV on His Election as Pope
9.05.2025 Heads of state and government as well as church representatives from around the world, including Austria, congratulated the American Robert Francis Prevost on his election as Pope on Thursday.
New Pope Named Leo XIV: Robert Francis Prevost Gives First Blessing
8.05.2025 US Cardinal Prevost was elected as the new Pope. He chose the name Leo XIV and as his first official act, he gave the blessing "Urbi et Orbi".
New Pope Named Leo XIV: Robert Francis Prevost Gives First Blessing
8.05.2025 US Cardinal Prevost was elected as the new Pope. He chose the name Leo XIV and as his first official act, he gave the blessing "Urbi et Orbi".
New Pope Named Leo XIV: Robert Francis Prevost Gives First Blessing
8.05.2025 US Cardinal Prevost was elected as the new Pope. He chose the name Leo XIV and as his first official act, he gave the blessing "Urbi et Orbi".
New Pope Named Leo XIV: Robert Francis Prevost Gives First Blessing
8.05.2025 US Cardinal Prevost was elected as the new Pope. He chooses the name Leo XIV.
New Pope Named Leo XIV: Robert Francis Prevost Gives First Blessing
8.05.2025 US Cardinal Prevost was elected as the new Pope. He chooses the name Leo XIV.
New Pope Named Leo XIV: Robert Francis Prevost Gives First Blessing
8.05.2025 US Cardinal Prevost was elected as the new Pope. He chooses the name Leo XIV.
Ex-girlfriend shot in Pinzgau: 32-year-old arrested in Utrecht
8.05.2025 After the killing of a 34-year-old German woman in Pinzgau on May 3, the suspect was arrested in the Netherlands on Thursday.
New Pope Elected: White Smoke Over Sistine Chapel
8.05.2025 A new pope has been elected. After the fourth ballot, white smoke was seen over the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Thursday afternoon.
All District Results of the Vienna Election 2025 at a Glance
8.05.2025 Vienna has voted: Here you can find the election results of the Vienna Election 2025 from all 23 districts in detail.
All District Results of the Vienna Election 2025 at a Glance
8.05.2025 Vienna has voted: Here you can find the election results of the Vienna Election 2025 from all 23 districts in detail.
New Pope Elected: White Smoke Over Sistine Chapel
8.05.2025 A new Pope has been elected. After the fourth ballot, white smoke was seen over the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Thursday afternoon.
All District Results of the Vienna Election 2025 at a Glance
8.05.2025 Vienna has voted: Here you can find the election results of the Vienna Election 2025 from all 23 districts in detail.
New Pope Elected: White Smoke Over Sistine Chapel
8.05.2025 A new pope has been elected. After the fourth ballot, white smoke was seen over the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Thursday afternoon.
New Pope Elected: White Smoke Over Sistine Chapel
8.05.2025 A new Pope has been elected. After the fourth ballot, white smoke was seen over the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Thursday afternoon.
New Pope Elected: White Smoke Over Sistine Chapel
8.05.2025 A new pope has been elected. After the fourth ballot, white smoke was seen over the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Thursday afternoon.
New Pope Elected: White Smoke Over Sistine Chapel
8.05.2025 A new pope has been elected. After the fourth ballot, white smoke was seen over the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Thursday afternoon.
New Pope Elected: White Smoke Over Sistine Chapel
8.05.2025 A new Pope has been elected. After the fourth ballot, white smoke was seen over the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on Thursday afternoon.
Neuer Papst ist gewählt: Weißer Rauch über Sixtinischer Kapelle
8.05.2025 Ein neuer Papst wurde gewählt. Nach dem vierten Wahlgang war am Donnerstagnachmittag weißer Rauch über der Sixtinischen Kapelle im Vatikan zu sehen.
Auto Bet of Wiener Linien: Team Währing Aims to Contribute to Fewer Cars in Vienna
9.05.2025 Can you live well without your own car? Forty Viennese households, including twenty from Währing, have taken on this challenge in the car bet of Wiener Linien.
Katta in the Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn gave birth to twins
8.05.2025 The ring-tailed lemurs at Schönbrunn Zoo are multiplying. On Monday, two more animals were born, as the Vienna Zoo reported to VIENNA.at. They are twins.
Katta im Wiener Tiergarten Schönbrunn brachte Zwillinge zur Welt
8.05.2025 Die Kattas im Tiergarten Schönbrunn vermehren sich. Am Montag haben zwei weitere Tiere das Licht der Welt erblickt, wie der Wiener Zoo gegenüber VIENNA.at mitteilte. Es handelt sich um Zwillinge.
Official Final Result of the Vienna Election 2025 is Available
8.05.2025 The official final result of the Vienna Election 2025 is now available. According to the city election authority, there were no significant changes.
Auto-Wette der Wiener Linien: Team Währing will Beitrag zu weniger Autos in Wien leisten
9.05.2025 Kann man ohne eigenes Auto gut leben? Vierzig Wiener Haushalte, darunter zwanzig aus Währing, haben diese Herausforderung bei der Auto-Wette der Wiener Linien angenommen.
Amtliches Endergebnis der Wien-Wahl 2025 liegt vor
8.05.2025 Das amtliche Endergebnis der Wien-Wahl 2025 liegt offiziell vor. Maßgebliche Änderungen gab es laut Stadtwahlbehörde nicht mehr.
Signa - House Searches in Austria
8.05.2025 In connection with the Signa bankruptcy, house searches reportedly took place on Wednesday according to media reports.
Eurovision Song Contest 2025: This Song Leads the Spotify Charts
8.05.2025 Next week, the 69th Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Basel. In the global Spotify ranking, an ESC song is far ahead at the top.
Eurovision Song Contest 2025: Dieser Song hat in den Spotify-Charts die Nase vorn
8.05.2025 Kommende Woche findet in Basel der 69. Eurovision Song Contest statt. Im weltweiten Spotify-Ranking steht ein ESC-Song mit Abstand an der Spitze.
Truck Inspections: Police Uncovered Massive Violations
8.05.2025 During heavy traffic inspections in Bruck an der Leitha on the A5 and at the Nickelsdorf (A4) motorway border crossing, a total of 468 reports were recorded.
Lkw-Großkontrollen: Polizei deckte massive Verstöße auf
8.05.2025 Bei Schwerverkehrskontrollen in Bruck an der Leitha an der A5 sowie am Autobahn-Grenzübergang Nickelsdorf (A4) sind in Summe 468 Anzeigen verzeichnet worden.
Creation "Incredibly Difficult", But Double Budget Stands
8.05.2025 The government has "essentially" agreed on the double budget for the years 2025 and 2026. However, details will remain undisclosed until the budget speech next Tuesday.
NS Comparison After Heckling Over Company Car: Schellhorn Backtracks
8.05.2025 Am Donnerstag hat sich NEOS-Staatssekretär Sepp Schellhorn für seinen "absolut unpassenden" NS-Vergleich entschuldigt.
Record Number of Reports on Child Abuse and Nazi Content Online
8.05.2025 In 2024, the reporting office Stopline received a total of 89,908 reports regarding depictions of sexual abuse of minors and National Socialist re-engagement on the web.
Treatment of ME/CFS and Post-Covid Patients: Criticism of PVA
8.05.2025 Following investigations by APA, ORF, and Dossier into the issues faced by ME/CFS and Post-Covid sufferers with the Pension Insurance Institution, politicians are calling for changes. The SPÖ is planning reforms for rehabilitation money and disability pensions. The Greens find it shocking that patients are often denied benefits.
80 Years Since the End of the War: Government Remembers Responsibility and Sacrifice
9.05.2025 With a ceremonial act at the Federal Chancellery, the federal government on Thursday commemorated the end of World War II in Europe and the liberation from National Socialism.
80 Jahre Kriegsende: Regierung erinnert an Verantwortung und Opfer
9.05.2025 Mit einem Festakt im Bundeskanzleramt hat die Bundesregierung am Donnerstag an das Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs in Europa und die an die Befreiung vom Nationalsozialismus erinnert.
Incorrect Expiration Date: Smoked Salmon Recalled at Billa
8.05.2025 A faulty best-before date leads to the recall of the product "BILLA Genusswelt Scottish Smoked Salmon 100G", which is only consumable until May 16.
"Experience 'The Legend of the Titanic' in Vienna's Marx Halle with VR Glasses"
9.05.2025 An exhibition offers insight into the history of the Titanic and its collision with an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Visitors can immerse themselves in the life of the high society of 1912 and recreate iconic scenes. The exhibition is on display in Munich and from October in Vienna.
"Die Legende der Titanic" in Wiener Marx Halle mit VR-Brille erleben
9.05.2025 Eine Ausstellung bietet Einblick in die Geschichte der Titanic und ihrer Kollision mit einem Eisberg im Nordatlantik. Besucher können in das Leben der High Society von 1912 eintauchen und ikonische Szenen nachempfinden. Die Ausstellung ist in München zu sehen und ab Oktober in Wien.
Mother and Daughter Suffered CO Poisoning Due to Smoldering Pellet Fire
8.05.2025 In Villach, a woman and her daughter suffered carbon monoxide poisoning due to a smoldering fire in a pellet heating system, with the dangerous gas apparently entering their apartment through the ventilation.
Sledgehammer Attack on Vienna Police Car: Detention for 26-Year-Old
8.05.2025 On Thursday, the sensational attack with a sledgehammer on a Vienna police car on March 15 had a legal aftermath.
Vorschlaghammer-Attacke auf Wiener Polizeiauto: Haft für 26-Jährigen
8.05.2025 Am Donnerstag hatte die aufsehenerregende Attacke mit einem Vorschlaghammer auf ein Wiener Polizeiauto am 15. März ein gerichtliches Nachspiel.
Terror Warning: Travelers from Israel Should Avoid ESC Events in Basel
8.05.2025 The National Security Council of Israel has issued a travel warning for the ESC week in Basel.
Terrorwarnung: Reisende aus Israel sollen ESC-Veranstaltungen in Basel meiden
8.05.2025 Der Nationale Sicherheitsrat Israels hat eine Reisewarnung für die ESC-Woche in Basel publiziert.
Rumors: Apartments Planned in "Lamarr" Shell Construction on Vienna's MaHü?
8.05.2025 Is the partial demolition of the idle shell building "Lamarr" on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße imminent? Apparently, the new owner is considering apartments on the upper floors.
Gerüchte: Wohnungen im "Lamarr"-Rohbau auf Wiener MaHü geplant?
8.05.2025 Steht der Teilabriss des stillstehenden Rohbaus "Lamarr" auf der Wiener Mariahilfer Straße bevor? Offenbar soll der neue Eigentümer Wohnungenauf den oberen Etagen angedacht haben.