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  • Barfuß, schreiend, gewalttätig: Mann drehte in Wiener Hotel durch

    26.09.2025 Ein Polizeieinsatz wegen eines randalierenden Gastes in einem Wiener Hotel endete am Donnerstagabend mit einem verletzten Beamten.

    Beaten and Strangled: Homeless Man Attacked Police Officer in Vienna City Center

    26.09.2025 A homeless man was uncooperative during an identity check by the police on Thursday and attacked the officers.

    Geschlagen und gewürgt: Obdachloser ging in Wiener Innenstadt auf Polizisten los

    26.09.2025 Ein obdachloser Mann zeigte sich am Donnerstag im Zuge einer Identitätsfeststellung durch die Polizei wenig kooperativ und attackierte die Beamten.

    New Record: Night Run Attracted 22,000 to the Vienna Ring

    26.09.2025 The "erste bank vienna night run" outdid itself on Thursday. 22,000 runners marked a new record for the event.

    Neuer Rekord: Night Run lockte 22.000 auf den Wiener Ring

    26.09.2025 Der "erste bank vienna night run" hat sich am Donnerstag selbst übertroffen. 22.000 Läufer bedeuteten einen neuen Höchstwert für die Veranstaltung.

    Car Burglar Caught Red-Handed in Vienna-Hernals

    26.09.2025 A 33-year-old was caught in the act and arrested on Thursday in Vienna-Hernals during a car break-in after witnesses overpowered him.

    Pkw-Einbrecher in Wien-Hernals auf frischer Tat ertappt

    26.09.2025 Ein 33-Jähriger wurde am Donnerstag in Wien-Hernals auf frischer Tat bei einem Pkw-Einbruch überrascht und festgenommen, nachdem Zeugen ihn überwältigt hatten.

    Reinhold Messner warnt vor "Banalisierung der Berge": Unerfahrene folgen Influencern

    28.09.2025 Extrembergsteiger Reinhold Messner kritisiert, dass es immer mehr unerfahrene Wanderer zu den Gipfeln zieht.

    Austrian Woman Shot in Costa Rica

    26.09.2025 In Costa Rica, the bodies of a 57-year-old Austrian woman and a 60-year-old German man were found with gunshot wounds on a finca near Quepos.

    Lindorfer im WM-Semifinale out - Nun im B-Finale

    26.09.2025 Lorenz Lindorfer hat bei den Ruder-Weltmeisterschaften in Shanghai am Freitag in seinem Semifinale Rang sechs belegt. Der 25-jährige Oberösterreicher kämpft im schweren olympischen Einer am Sonntag (07.25 Uhr MESZ) im B-Finale um die Ränge ab Platz sieben. Julian Schöberl und Lara Tiefenthaler sind am Samstag (08.50 bzw. 08.33) im nicht-olympischen Leichtgewichts-Einer-Finale im Einsatz.

    Beach-Volleyballer Hammarberg/Berger in Rio Gruppensieger

    26.09.2025 Die Beach-Volleyballer Timo Hammarberg und Tim Berger haben es auch beim Elite-16-Turnier der ProTour in Rio de Janeiro als Gruppensieger in die Runde der letzten 12 geschafft. Im zweiten Gruppenspiel bezwangen die österreichischen Qualifikanten die Brasilianer George/Saymon 2:1 (-20,18,14). Ihre Gegner um das nächste Viertelfinale nach jenem in der Vorwoche in Joao Pessoa am Samstag stehen noch nicht fest.

    Hainburg 2

    26.09.2025 Guest commentary by Johannes Huber. The SPÖ is pushing through the Lobau Tunnel under the leadership of Transport Minister Peter Hanke. The Greens are furious, but as a party, they benefit from it.

    Hainburg 2

    26.09.2025 Gastkommentar von Johannes Huber. Die SPÖ zieht den Lobautunnel unter Führung von Verkehrsminister Peter Hanke durch. Die Grünen toben, profitieren als Partei jedoch davon.

    "Zero Tolerance": Campaign Launch with a Clear Message

    26.09.2025 The ÖVP is launching a new campaign titled "Zero Tolerance" on the topic of deportations. According to the party, the focus is on criminal asylum seekers, particularly from Syria and Afghanistan.

    Heating Cost Subsidy: Who Can Still Receive Up to 1,000 Euros

    26.09.2025 The persistently high energy costs continue to heavily burden many Austrian households. To alleviate this financial strain, various federal states are once again offering grants and assistance in 2025.

    These New Rules for Bank Transfers Will Soon Come Into Effect

    9.10.2025 As of October 9, the IBAN name matching for transfers will become mandatory, and all banks must offer real-time transfers for transactions within the Eurozone.

    Kickl announces FPÖ "Joker" for Federal Presidential Election 2028

    26.09.2025 FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl plans to have his own candidate for the presidential election in 2028 – however, he did not mention a name. In the interview, he also spoke about coalitions, neutrality, and Russia.

    Opening of the Vienna Kaiser Wiesn 2025

    26.09.2025 This article was submitted by external contributors and has not been edited.

    Eröffnung der Wiener Kaiser Wiesn 2025

    26.09.2025 Dieser Artikel wurde von Externen eingestellt und nicht lektoriert.

    "Lots of Fat, Little Impact": Meinl-Reisinger Criticizes UN Structures

    26.09.2025 Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger sees the United Nations in a deep crisis 80 years after its founding. Reforms are overdue – especially regarding the veto power in the Security Council.

    Weather Also Unstable and Changeable Over the Weekend

    26.09.2025 Due to the influence of a low-pressure area in the Eastern Alps, the weather remains unstable and changeable.

    Wetter auch am Wochenende unbeständig und wechselhaft

    25.09.2025 Aufgrund des Einflusses eines Tiefdruckgebiets im Ostalpenraum bleibt das Wetter weiterhin instabil und wechselhaft.

    Vienna Budget Decision Planned Before Christmas

    25.09.2025 December instead of November for the budget resolution: The Vienna budget resolution is now planned later than initially expected.

    Vienna Budget Decision Planned Before Christmas

    25.09.2025 December instead of November for the budget resolution: The Vienna budget resolution is now planned later than initially expected.

    ESC 2026 with Israel? It Gets Serious in November

    25.09.2025 Regarding a possible participation of Israel in the ESC in Vienna, things will get serious in November. The EBU is convening an extraordinary general assembly.

    ESC 2026 mit Israel? Im November wird es ernst

    25.09.2025 Rund um eine mögliche Teilnahme Israels beim ESC in Wien wird es im November ernst. Die EBU beruft eine außerordentliche Generalversammlung ein.

    SOS Children's Village: Klagenfurt Public Prosecutor Investigates Carinthian State Employees

    25.09.2025 The public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt has initiated proceedings against officials of the state of Carinthia on suspicion of abuse of office. Upon request from APA, spokesperson Markus Kitz confirmed a report by ORF Carinthia.

    Federal and State Governments Discuss Social Welfare Reform

    25.09.2025 Thursday brought a meeting on the planned social welfare reform.

    SOS Children's Village: Klagenfurt Public Prosecutor Investigates Carinthian State Employees

    25.09.2025 The public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt has initiated proceedings against officials of the state of Carinthia on suspicion of abuse of office. Upon request from APA, spokesperson Markus Kitz confirmed a report by ORF Carinthia.

    Vienna Budget Decision Planned Before Christmas

    25.09.2025 December instead of November for the budget resolution: The Vienna budget resolution is now planned later than initially expected.

    Wiener Budgetbeschluss vor Weihnachten geplant

    25.09.2025 Dezember statt November für den Beschluss des Voranschlags: Der Wiener Budgetbeschluss ist nun später geplant als das zunächst der Fall war.

    NGO Financing: FPÖ Initiates "Small Inquiry Committee"

    25.09.2025 The parliamentary correspondence reported on Thursday that the subcommittee of the Court of Audit Committee of the National Council will deal with state subsidies and performance agreements of non-profit associations.

    “Octoberfest Weekend”: Hard Rock Cafe Vienna invites you to a rocking Wiesn

    25.09.2025 "O’zapft is" is the call from Thursday, October 2 to Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the Hard Rock Cafe Vienna. The popular traditional festival moves to Rotenturmstraße for a weekend – with authentic Wiesn atmosphere, live music, and plenty of fun. One of the weekend's highlights is the Oktoberfest Brunch "Rock The Maß" on Saturday, October 4, 2025.

    “Octoberfest Weekend”: Hard Rock Cafe Vienna lädt zur rockigen Wiesn

    25.09.2025 „O’zapft is“ heißt es von Donnerstag, 2. Oktober bis Sonntag, 5. Oktober 2025 im Hard Rock Cafe Vienna. Das beliebte Traditionsfest zieht für ein Wochenende in die Rotenturmstraße ein – mit original Wiesn-Atmosphäre, Live-Musik und jeder Menge Gaudi. Zu dem Höhepunkt des Wochenendes zählt der Oktoberfest-Brunch „Rock The Maß“ am Samstag, 4. Oktober 2025.

    Signs for the Construction of the Lobau Tunnel Look Good

    25.09.2025 Transport Minister Peter Hanke (SPÖ) announced on Thursday at the Asfinag headquarters in the federal capital "the completion of the S1 Vienna Outer Ring Expressway." The start of the first of the two sections is planned for the coming spring. For the second section with the Lobau Tunnel, the approval procedures are not yet completed.

    27-Year-Old Confessed to Arson Series in Fischamend

    25.09.2025 Criminal investigators from Lower Austria have solved several arson cases in Fischamend (district Bruck a. d. Leitha) from August with the arrest of a 27-year-old local resident.

    27-Jähriger gestand Brandstiftungs-Serie in Fischamend

    25.09.2025 Niederösterreichische Kriminalisten haben mit der Festnahme eines 27-jährigen Einheimischen mehrere Brandstiftungen in Fischamend (Bezirk Bruck a. d. Leitha) vom August geklärt.

    Learning Platform for Real Life: freifach.at Launched

    25.09.2025 The new educational platform freifach.at is online. It provides young people with knowledge that is relevant in everyday life but often neglected in school - including topics such as taxes, insurance, or rental agreements.

    Trial on Sexual Offenses Against Twelve-Year-Old Started in Vienna

    25.09.2025 In the federal capital, a trial concerning sexual acts with a then twelve-year-old, which according to the indictment occurred in the 10th district of Vienna, began on Thursday.

    Prozess um Sexualdelikte an Zwölfjähriger startete in Wien

    25.09.2025 In der Bundeshauptstadt hat am Donnerstag ein Prozess um geschlechtliche Handlungen mit einer damals Zwölfjährigen, zu denen es der Anklage zufolge im 10. Wiener Gemeindebezirk gekommen war, begonnen.

    Contest for the Cinema Release of "FUNNY PEOPLE"

    25.09.2025 On October 2nd, the heartwarming buddy story "HOW LIFE SOMETIMES PLAYS" starts in local cinemas. We are giving away movie tickets and vouchers for the French café Le Bol in Vienna.

    Gewinnspiel zum Kinostart von "WIE DAS LEBEN MANCHMAL SPIELT"

    25.09.2025 Am 2. Oktober startet die herzerwärmende Buddy-Geschichte "WIE DAS LEBEN MANCHMAL SPIELT" in den heimischen Kinos. Wir verlosen Kinotickets und Gutscheine für das französische Café Le Bol in Wien.

    He is responsible for the stage design for the ESC 2026 in Vienna

    25.09.2025 Florian Wieder will have a hand in the stage design for the ESC 2026 in Vienna.

    Er verantwortet das Bühnendesign für den ESC 2026 in Wien

    25.09.2025 Florian Wieder wird im Hinblick auf das Bühnendesign für den ESC 2026 in Wien seine Finger im Spiel haben.

    EU Funding: Domestic Researchers Secured Over 1.5 Billion Euros

    25.09.2025 Domestic institutions have exceeded the mark of 1.5 billion euros in funds raised under the EU framework program for research funding called "Horizon Europe," which has been running since 2021.

    Strong Increase in Food Prices in Austria

    25.09.2025 Austria has had to cope with a significant increase in food prices. An ECB analysis sees an increase of 33 percent compared to the end of 2019.

    New Kindergarten in the Vienna Sophienspital Area to Open in Spring 2026

    25.09.2025 In the new urban district "sophie7" in Vienna-Neubau, a seven-group kindergarten is being built. Registrations are already possible now.

    Neuer Kindergarten im Wiener Sophienspital-Areal eröffnet im Frühjahr 2026

    25.09.2025 Im neuen Stadtquartier "sophie7" in Wien-Neubau entsteht ein sieben-gruppiger Kindergarten. Anmeldungen sind bereits jetzt möglich.

    Vienna Kaiser Wiesn 2025 Opens: "Life is a Celebration!" in the Prater

    26.09.2025 The Vienna Kaiser Wiesn 2025 is officially opened. Under the motto "Life is a Fest!" the starting signal for Austria's largest traditional and Oktoberfest was given on Thursday morning in the Vienna Prater. Present were: Mayor Michael Ludwig, District Chairman Alexander Nikolai, and numerous prominent guests.

    Wiener Kaiser Wiesn 2025 eröffnet: "Das Leben is a Fest!" im Prater

    26.09.2025 Die Wiener Kaiser Wiesn 2025 ist offiziell eröffnet. Unter dem Motto „Das Leben is a Fest!“ fiel am Donnerstagvormittag im Wiener Prater der Startschuss für Österreichs größtes Brauchtums- und Oktoberfest. Mit dabei: Bürgermeister Michael Ludwig, Bezirksvorsteher Alexander Nikolai und zahlreiche prominente Gäste.

    Burglary Series in Styrian Farm Shops: Six Teenagers Charged

    25.09.2025 Six teenagers are said to be responsible for 14 burglaries in farm shops and newspaper stands in Styria.

    More and More Food Ends Up in the Trash in Austria

    25.09.2025 In Austrian households, more and more food is being disposed of. According to a survey by Iglo Austria, presented on Thursday for the International Day against Food Waste, 80 percent of respondents stated that they throw away food. In 2023, it was still 68 percent.

    Knife Attack in Vienna-Meidling: Police Separate Fighting Men

    25.09.2025 In an apartment in Vienna-Meidling, a bloody altercation occurred between two men on Wednesday. The police had to intervene, and one of the brawlers was handcuffed.

    Infringement Procedure Against Austria Initiated: What It's About

    25.09.2025 The EU Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against more than a dozen countries, including Austria.

    Federal and States Discuss Social Assistance Reform

    25.09.2025 Minister Schumann had commissioned a statement from the Constitutional Service of the Federal Chancellery, which was made public via "Press" the day before today's meeting. According to it, for reasons of equal treatment, the planned "integration phase" should apply not only to immigrants but to all candidates - and thus also to Austrian citizens. This report supported a view that the Ministry of Social Affairs had already communicated two weeks ago - and which had caused irritation among the coalition partners ÖVP and NEOS.

    New Vienna Tram Line 27 Connects Floridsdorf and Donaustadt from October

    25.09.2025 Starting in October, the new tram line 27 will connect Floridsdorf with Aspern Nord. Six new stops, climate-friendly planning, and quick transfers are expected to ease the burden for thousands of passengers.

    Neue Wiener Bim-Linie 27 verbindet ab Oktober Floridsdorf und Donaustadt

    25.09.2025 Ab Oktober verbindet die neue Straßenbahnlinie 27 Floridsdorf mit Aspern Nord. Sechs neue Haltestellen, klimafitte Planung und schnelle Umstiege sollen tausende Fahrgäste entlasten.

    Drug Dealer Caught in Vienna-Ottakring

    25.09.2025 In Vienna-Ottakring, a 43-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday evening. The police seized approximately 3,160 grams of cocaine and almost 9,000 euros in cash.