Notfallübung der Wiener Netze: Sirenen werden mehrmals heulen
6.05.2025 Am Mittwoch findet eine Notfallübung der Wiener Netze statt, dabei wird auch mehrmals der Sirenenalarm ausgelöst.
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.
Neue schwarzhumorige Wiener Komödie "Drunter und Drüber" auf Amazon Prime
6.05.2025 Ab 9. Mai 2025 gibt es auf Amazon Prime Video eine neue österreichische Komödie zu sehen. Sie spielt im Wiener Bestattungsmilieu, auf dem fiktiven Friedhof Donnersbach. Die schwarzhumorige Serie "Drunter und Drüber" ist mit Nicholas Ofczarek und Julia Jentsch hochkarätig besetzt. Sie spielen das ungleiche Leitungsduo, das sich notgedrungen zusammenraufen muss, um mit der Belegschaft gegen die drohende Schließung des Gräberfeldes zu kämpfen.
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.
Eurovision Song Contest: Diese Regeln gelten in diesem Jahr
13.05.2025 Der Eurovision Song Contest ist wohl zu dynamisch, als dass sein überraschend umfassendes Regelwerk unveränderlich wäre. Hier ein Überblick über die Änderungen beim 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.
Wiener Symphoniker bringen Barockmusik ins Verkehrsmuseum Remise
5.05.2025 Am 22. und 23. Mai erwartet Liebhaber barocker Klangkunst ein historischer Abend im Verkehrsmuseum Remise: Mit ihrem Eventformat WL x holen die Wiener Linien das Wiener Symphoniker Barockensemble auf die Bühne.
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.
VGT-Kritik und Graffiti gegen Schweine-Vollspaltenböden am Wiener Donaukanal
6.05.2025 Bevor ein Ausschuss im Gesundheitsministerium am 9. Mai zusammentreten soll, um wahrscheinlich ein neues Gesetz zu den Vollspaltenböden für Schweine zu verabschieden, fordert der VGT mit einem Graffiti am Wiener Donaukanal erneut ein Verbot von Schweine-Vollspaltenböden.
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.
Gratis ins hdgö in Wien am 8. und am 15. Mai
5.05.2025 Am 8. Mai jährt sich das Ende des Zweiten Weltkriegs und der NS-Herrschaft in Europa zum 80. Mal. Zehn Jahre später wurde der Staatsvertrag unterschrieben. Das Haus der Geschichte Österreich beleuchtet beide Ereignisse mit Ausstellungen und Veranstaltungen und öffnet am 8. und 15. Mai bei freiem Eintritt.
Wiener Lokalbahnen suchen Käufer für Cargo-Tochter
5.05.2025 Die Wiener Lokalbahnen (WLB) sind auf der Suche nach einem Käufer für ihre Tochtergesellschaft Wiener Lokalbahnen Cargo (WLC), nachdem diese in den Jahren 2022 und 2023 Verluste eingefahren hat.
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.
"Model Collapse": Startschuss für neues Festival Vienna Digital Cultures
5.05.2025 "Model Collapse": So lautet das Motto der ersten Ausgabe des neuen Festivals Vienna Digital Cultures. "Es wird dieses Jahr ein wenig dunkel, aber das ist es auch, wenn man die Nachrichten liest", sagte Kurator Nadim Samman am Montag über die Inhalte der präsentierten Arbeiten.
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.
Abuse of Two Eight-Year-Olds: Teenager in Vienna Convicted
5.05.2025 On Monday, a now 16-year-old boy was sentenced to 21 months of partially suspended imprisonment at the Vienna Regional Court for Criminal Matters for rape and serious sexual abuse of minors, after allegedly assaulting two eight-year-olds last summer.
Missbrauch von zwei Achtjährigen: Teenager in Wien verurteilt
5.05.2025 Am Montag ist ein mittlerweile 16-jähriger Bursche am Wiener Straflandesgericht wegen Vergewaltigung und schweren sexuellen Missbrauchs von Unmündigen zu einer 21-monatigen, teilbedingten Haft verurteilt worden, nachdem er sich im vergangenen Sommer an zwei Achtjährigen vergangen haben soll.
Escalation in Vienna-Donaustadt: Man Strangled and Beat Partner
5.05.2025 Early Sunday morning, a 41-year-old man in Vienna-Donaustadt strangled and beat his partner.
Eskalation in Wien-Donaustadt: Mann würgte und schlug Lebensgefährtin
5.05.2025 Sonntagfrüh hat ein 41-Jähriger in Wien-Donaustadt seine Lebensgefährtin gewürgt und geschlagen.Lower Austria: 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 Police Chased Speedster Without License at 200 km/h on Tangente
5.05.2025 A 24-year-old man fled from the police at speeds of up to 200 km/h on the Vienna Tangente on the night of Sunday. In the city area, he reached speeds of up to 100 km/h.
Wiener Polizei verfolgte Raser ohne Führerschein mit 200 km/h auf Tangente
5.05.2025 Ein 24-jähriger Mann floh in der Nacht auf Sonntag mit bis zu 200 km/h über die Wiener Tangente vor der Polizei. Im Stadtgebiet erreichte er Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 100 km/h.
AK Study: Purchase Prices for Old Rental Buildings Have Risen Sharply Since 2000
5.05.2025 The prices for tenement houses in Vienna have significantly increased in recent years. "The prices are out of control," said AK economist Thomas Ritt.
AK-Studie: Kaufpreise für Altbau-Miethäuser seit 2000 stark gestiegen
5.05.2025 Die Preise für Zinshäuser in Wien sind in den letzten Jahren deutlich angestiegen. "Die Preise sind außer Rand und Band", so AK-Ökonom Thomas Ritt.
Car Suddenly Accelerated and Ran Over Man in Vienna Garage
5.05.2025 In Vienna-Liesing, a serious accident occurred on Sunday evening when a car unexpectedly accelerated while leaving a house garage and hit the driver's father.
Auto beschleunigte plötzlich und raste Mann in Wiener Garage nieder
5.05.2025 In Wien-Liesing kam es am Sonntagabend zu einem schweren Unfall, als ein Auto beim Verlassen einer Hausgarage unerwartet beschleunigte und den Vater der Fahrerin erfasste.
Woman Raped on Her Way Home in Vienna 15: Perpetrator on the Run
5.05.2025 In the night from Friday to Saturday, a woman was raped on the open street in Vienna-Rudolfsheim. The perpetrator, who is still unknown, is on the run, and the police are asking the public for information.
Red-Pink Remains: SPÖ Continues with NEOS After Vienna Election
5.05.2025 The Vienna SPÖ relies on continuity: After the Vienna election, they want to resume government negotiations with the NEOS.
Frau am Nachhauseweg in Wien 15 vergewaltigt: Täter auf der Flucht
5.05.2025 In der Nacht auf Samstag wurde eine Frau in Wien-Rudolfsheim auf offener Straße vergewaltigt. Der bislang unbekannte Täter ist flüchtig, die Polizei bittet die Bevölkerung um Hinweise.
Rot-Pink bleibt: SPÖ setzt nach Wien-Wahl auf Fortsetzung mit den NEOS
5.05.2025 Die Wiener SPÖ setzt auf Kontinuität: Nach der Wien-Wahl will sie erneut mit den NEOS Regierungsverhandlungen aufnehmen.
19-Year-Old Caught After Car Break-Ins in Vienna-Favoriten
5.05.2025 Early Sunday morning, officers from the Favoriten City Police Command were alerted after several parked cars had been broken into.
19-Jährige nach PKW-Einbrüchen in Wien-Favoriten geschnappt
5.05.2025 Sonntag-Früh wurden Beamte des Stadtpolizeikommandos Favoriten alarmiert, nachdem in mehrere geparkte Autos eingebrochen worden war.
We are giving away 2 tickets for the Dine & Spy Live Crime Dinner Show at Hotel Schani
6.05.2025 An evening full of excitement, crime, and cuisine: Enjoy a delicious 3-course meal at the Dine & Spy experience dinner while being part of an exciting live crime show. We are giving away 2 tickets for a show at Hotel Schani UNO City.
Wir verlosen 2 Tickets für die Dine & Spy Live Krimi-Dinner-Show im Hotel Schani
6.05.2025 Ein Abend voller Spannung, Krimi und Kulinarik: Genießt beim Dine & Spy Erlebnisdinner ein köstliches 3-Gang-Menü, während ihr Teil eines spannenden Livekrimis seid. Wir verlosen 2 Tickets für eine Show im Hotel Schani UNO City.
Slight Increase in Passengers at Domestic Airports
5.05.2025 This year, the six Austrian commercial airports recorded around 7.3 million passengers from the beginning of January to the end of March, marking an increase of 1.1 percent compared to the first quarter of 2024.
Mistreated Dog Discovered at Bus Station in Vienna-Floridsdorf
5.05.2025 A small dog was found frightened and severely matted under a bus at the bus station in Vienna-Floridsdorf. His fur was so matted that he could hardly move, his eyes were glued shut, and his skin was sore and inflamed. Every movement caused him pain.
Misshandelter Hund am Busbahnhof in Wien-Floridsdorf entdeckt
5.05.2025 Ein kleiner Hund wurde verängstigt und stark verfilzt unter einem Bus am Busbahnhof in Wien-Floridsdorf gefunden. Sein Fell war so verfilzt, dass er sich kaum bewegen konnte, seine Augen waren verklebt, und die Haut war wund und entzündet. Jede Bewegung bereitete ihm Schmerzen.
„Construction Site for Inclusion“: Reading Marathon for Disability Rights in Front of Vienna Parliament
5.05.2025 On Monday, representatives of Austrian disability organizations held a joint reading marathon, planned for a total of ten hours, in front of the Vienna Parliament to draw attention to the rights of people with disabilities.
„Baustelle für Inklusion“: Lesemarathon für Behindertenrechte vor Wiener Parlament
5.05.2025 Am Montag haben Vertreter der österreichischen Behindertenorganisationen mit einem gemeinsamen, insgesamt für zehn Stunden geplanten Lesemarathon vor dem Wiener Parlament auf die Rechte von Menschen mit Behinderungen aufmerksam gemacht.
Estonia Woos Votes from Italy at Eurovision Song Contest 2025
5.05.2025 Before the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, which takes place from May 13 to 17 in Basel, the Estonian rapper Tommy Cash is campaigning for votes in Italy. Posters have appeared in major Italian cities promoting his song "Espresso Macchiato," which has gained popularity in the country.