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  • One-Year-Old Hero: Baby Bites Deadly Cobra and Survives

    30.07.2025 In Bankatwa (Bihar), the one-year-old Govinda Kumar encountered an Indian cobra while playing. Instead of fleeing, he bit the snake fatally – and survived thanks to quick medical assistance.

    Einjähriger Held: Baby beißt tödliche Kobra und überlebt

    30.07.2025 In Bankatwa (Bihar) begegnete der einjährige Govinda Kumar beim Spielen einer Indischen Kobra. Anstatt zu fliehen, biss er die Schlange tödlich – und überlebte dank rascher medizinischer Hilfe.

    Family with Five Children Flees from Room Fire in Vienna-Leopoldstadt

    30.07.2025 On Wednesday, the Vienna professional fire brigade was called to an apartment fire in Leopoldstadt.

    Familie mit fünf Kindern flüchtet vor Zimmerbrand in Wien-Leopoldstadt

    30.07.2025 Am Mittwoch wurde die Berufsfeuerwehr Wien zu einem Wohnungsbrand in der Leopoldstadt gerufen.

    "Victim of Himself": Donald Trump on the Cancellation of "The Late Show"

    30.07.2025 The US broadcaster CBS has announced that "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert will be canceled in May 2026, sparking speculation about political motives behind this decision following a recently settled legal dispute with the Trump administration. Donald Trump himself denies the allegations.

    Reactivation Procedure Against FPÖ Politician After SS Song Scandal Dropped

    30.07.2025 The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has dropped the investigation against FPÖ politicians Harald Stefan, Martin Graf, and Norbert Nemeth on suspicion of Nazi re-engagement, confirmed the office's spokesperson Nina Bussek. At the same time, the Vienna Higher Regional Court dismissed a lawsuit by the FPÖ politicians against the "Standard".

    "Jobs Are in Danger": Unions with Strong Criticism of EU Customs Compromise

    30.07.2025 The Austrian unions PRO-GE and GPA warn of dangers to domestic jobs following the tariff compromise with the USA and criticize the EU zero tariffs.

    Police Car and Ambulance Collided in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Several People Injured

    30.07.2025 In the Obere Augartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, an accident involving a police car and an ambulance occurred on Wednesday.

    Police Car and Ambulance Collided in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Several People Injured

    30.07.2025 In the Obere Augartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, there was an accident involving a police car and an ambulance on Wednesday.

    Football: Stöger Makes Home Debut as Rapid Coach Against Tuzi

    30.07.2025 Rapid Wien will play their second European Cup match under Peter Stöger on Thursday. The game in the Conference League qualification against FK Dečic Tuzi is the home debut for the new coach.

    Aggressiver Fluggast aktiviert Notrutsche auf Parkposition

    30.07.2025 Ein 56-jähriger Österreicher hat am Mittwochmorgen am Flughafen Wien für einen beispiellosen Zwischenfall gesorgt.

    Fußball: Stöger absolviert gegen Tuzi Heimdebüt als Rapid-Coach

    30.07.2025 Rapid Wien bestreitet am Donnerstag das zweiten Europacup-Match unter Peter Stöger. Das Spiel in der Conference-League-Qualifikation gegen den FK Dečic Tuzi ist das Heimdebüt für den neuen Trainer.

    From Language Support to Family Reunification: How the Refugee Movement Has Shaped Austria's Schools

    30.07.2025 In light of the refugee movement from Syria since 2015, Austria's schools have implemented numerous measures for language support and integration, the execution of which is still being discussed today. Not everything has gone smoothly.

    Part-Time Debate in Austria: Hattmannsdorfer Wants to Abolish the Marginal Employment Threshold

    30.07.2025 Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) plans to freeze the marginal employment threshold due to the high part-time employment rate in Austria, while also wanting to review the income limits for social benefits, as these could provide incentives to remain in part-time work.

    E-Economy Demands Improvements to the Electricity Industry Act

    30.07.2025 The planned Electricity Industry Act (ElWG) is viewed positively overall by the Austrian electricity industry, although the draft is still underdeveloped in some areas. Verbund CEO Michael Strugl warns of rising electricity costs.

    Demanded Money on Snapchat: 16-Year-Old Convicted of Extortion in Vienna

    30.07.2025 A 16-year-old was sentenced to three months probation at the Vienna Regional Court for extortion and bodily harm after extorting money from a 14-year-old under threat of violence.

    Auf Snapchat Geld gefordert: 16-Jähriger in Wien wegen Erpressung verurteilt

    30.07.2025 Ein 16-Jähriger wurde am Wiener Landesgericht wegen Erpressung und Körperverletzung zu drei Monaten auf Bewährung verurteilt, nachdem er einen 14-Jährigen unter Androhung von Gewalt um Geld erpresst hatte.

    Traffic Fatalities in the First Quarter Predominantly Male

    30.07.2025 The traffic fatalities in the first quarter were over 85 percent male this year.

    Weapons Prohibition Zone at Vienna's Yppenplatz: New Police Measures from August

    30.07.2025 Starting August 1, a weapons ban will come into effect at Yppenplatz in Vienna-Ottakring. Additionally, a protection zone will be established to safeguard minors.

    Investigations Nearing Conclusion After Villach Attack

    30.07.2025 After the terrorist attack in Villach, in which a 23-year-old Syrian killed a 14-year-old boy and seriously injured five other people, charges may soon be filed. The investigation against the suspect is almost complete, as the Klagenfurt public prosecutor's office announced.

    Ermittlungen nach Villach-Anschlag vor Abschluss

    30.07.2025 Nach dem Terroranschlag in Villach, bei dem ein 23-jähriger Syrer einen 14-jährigen Jungen tötete und fünf weitere Personen schwer verletzte, steht eine Anklage möglicherweise kurz bevor. Die Ermittlungen gegen den Verdächtigen sind fast abgeschlossen, wie die Staatsanwaltschaft Klagenfurt mitteilte.

    Part-Time Debate in Austria: Hattmannsdorfer Wants to Abolish the Marginal Employment Threshold

    30.07.2025 Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) plans to freeze the marginal employment threshold due to the high part-time rate in Austria, while also wanting to review the income limits for social benefits, as these could provide incentives to remain in part-time work.

    AUA Flight Attendant Threatened After Landing at Vienna Airport

    30.07.2025 After an Austrian Airlines plane landed at Vienna Airport in Schwechat on Wednesday morning, a passenger threatened the crew members.

    AUA-Flugbegleiter nach Landung am Flughafen Wien bedroht

    30.07.2025 Nachdem ein Flugzeug der Austrian Airlines am Mittwochvormittag am Flughafen Wien in Schwechat gelandet war, hat ein Passagier die Crewmitglieder bedroht.

    Football: Wiener Austria Must Face Spaeri After Cup Exit

    30.07.2025 After the exit in the Cup, Wiener Austria faces the second leg against FC Spaeri in the qualification for the Football Conference League.

    Fußball: Wiener Austria muss nach Cup-Aus gegen Spaeri ran

    30.07.2025 Nach dem Aus im Cup steht für die Wiener Austria in der Qualifikation zur Fußball-Conference-League das Rückspiel gegen den FC Spaeri an.

    Tyrolean Family Evacuated from Beach After Earthquake in Japan

    30.07.2025 The beach visit of an Austrian family on the Japanese island of Ishigaki in Okinawa Prefecture ended unexpectedly on Wednesday morning local time.

    Driver Dead After Collision with Train in Upper Austria

    30.07.2025 In Upper Austria, a collision between a car and a train occurred on Wednesday.

    Autolenker nach Kollision mit Zug in OÖ tot

    30.07.2025 In Oberösterreich ist es am Mittwoch zu einer Kollision eines Autos mit einem Zug gekommen.

    Man in Vienna-Wieden Threatens Receptionist and Attacks Homeless Person with Broom

    30.07.2025 A 29-year-old man was arrested in Vienna after allegedly threatening a hotel employee with a knife and attacking a homeless person with a broomstick. The police classify him as mentally conspicuous.

    Mann in Wien-Wieden bedroht Rezeptionistin und attackiert Obdachlosen mit Besen

    30.07.2025 Ein 29-jähriger Mann wurde in Wien festgenommen, nachdem er eine Hotelangestellte mit einem Messer bedroht und einen Obdachlosen mit einem Besenstiel attackiert haben soll. Die Polizei stuft ihn als psychisch auffällig ein.

    Good News About Viennese Ice Cream

    30.07.2025 Ice cream in Vienna is safe, according to the Market Office. So far this year, around 60 samples have been taken, none of which were harmful to health, it was stated in a press release on Wednesday.

    Gute Nachrichten rund um Wiener Speiseeis

    30.07.2025 Eis in Wien ist sicher, so das Marktamt. Heuer wurden bislang rund 60 Proben gezogen, gesundheitsgefährdend war keine, hieß es am Mittwoch in einer Aussendung.

    After Collision: Pedestrian Beats Up Scooter Driver in Vienna-Favoriten

    30.07.2025 After a collision between a pedestrian and an e-scooter rider in Vienna-Favoriten, a physical assault occurred on Tuesday. The police temporarily arrested a 51-year-old man.

    Nach Kollision: Passant prügelt in Wien-Favoriten auf Scooterfahrer ein

    30.07.2025 Nach einem Zusammenstoß zwischen einem Fußgänger und einem E-Scooter-Fahrer in Wien-Favoriten kam es am Dienstag zu einem tätlichen Angriff. Die Polizei nahm einen 51-jährigen Mann vorübergehend fest.

    Alleged Victim of Robbery in Vienna-Favoriten Reported

    30.07.2025 In May, a 19-year-old claimed to have been attacked and robbed by a group in Vienna-Favoriten. Comprehensive investigations have now brought a twist.

    Mutmaßliches Opfer von Raub in Wien-Favoriten angezeigt

    30.07.2025 Im Mai gab ein 19-Jähriger an von einer Gruppe in Wien-Favoriten angegriffen und ausgeraubt worden zu sein. Umfassende Ermittlungen brachten nun eine Wende.

    Police Car and Ambulance Collided in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Several People Injured

    30.07.2025 In the Obere Augartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, there was an accident involving a police car and an ambulance on Wednesday.

    Polizeiwagen und Rettungsauto kollidierten in Wien-Leopoldstadt: Mehrere Menschen verletzt

    30.07.2025 In der Oberen Augartenstraße in Wien-Leopoldstadt ist es am Mittwoch zu einem Unfall mit einem Polizeiwagen und einem Rettungsauto gekommen.

    Burglary in Vienna-Favoriten: Youths Arrested at Reumannplatz

    30.07.2025 Two teenagers are suspected of breaking into a store in Vienna-Favoriten. The police were able to arrest them at Reumannplatz.

    Einbruch in Wien-Favoriten: Jugendliche am Reumannplatz festgenommen

    30.07.2025 Zwei Jugendliche stehen im Verdacht, in ein Geschäft in Wien-Favoriten eingebrochen zu sein. Die Polizei konnte sie am Reumannplatz festnehmen.

    Architect Helmut Swiczinsky is dead

    30.07.2025 Der Architekt Helmut Swiczinsky ist nicht mehr am Leben. Er wurde 81 Jahre alt.

    Viennese Man Who Disappeared on Vacation in Croatia Found Dead

    30.07.2025 A Viennese man missing for two years was found dead in Croatia.

    Weapons Prohibition Zone at Vienna's Yppenplatz: New Police Measures Starting August

    30.07.2025 Starting August 1, a weapons ban will come into effect at Yppenplatz in Vienna-Ottakring. Additionally, a protection zone will be established to safeguard minors.

    Im Kroatien-Urlaub verschwundener Wiener tot gefunden

    30.07.2025 Ein seit zwei Jahren vermisster Wiener wurde tot in Kroatien gefunden.

    Trial for Attempted Double Murder Begins in Upper Austria

    30.07.2025 A trial for attempted double murder will take place next week in Upper Austria.

    Weapons Prohibition Zone at Vienna's Yppenplatz: New Police Measures Starting in August

    30.07.2025 Starting August 1, a weapons ban will come into effect at Yppenplatz in Vienna-Ottakring. Additionally, a protection zone will be established to safeguard minors.

    Waffenverbotszone am Wiener Yppenplatz: Neue Maßnahmen der Polizei ab August

    30.07.2025 Ab 1. August tritt am Yppenplatz in Wien-Ottakring ein Waffenverbot in Kraft. Zusätzlich wird eine Schutzzone zum Schutz Minderjähriger eingerichtet.

    Austrian Ambassador Recalled After Allegations

    30.07.2025 After offensive blog entries became known, an Austrian ambassador was withdrawn from his post in an EU country. The Foreign Ministry confirmed a report by the "Kronen Zeitung" (Wednesday edition) to the APA on Wednesday.

    Hospital Doctors: This is What the Vienna Medical Association Wants

    30.07.2025 In view of the difficult staffing situation in Vienna's hospitals, the Medical Association of the federal capital is calling for the option of voluntary continued work in retirement.

    Spitalsärzte: Das will die Wiener Ärztekammer

    30.07.2025 Angesichts der schwierigen Personalsituation in Wiener Spitälern fordert die Ärztekammer der Bundeshauptstadt die Möglichkeit der freiwilligen Weiterarbeit im Ruhestand.

    Strapped in and Calmed Down: Conditions in Austria's Care Facilities Are Worsening

    30.07.2025 The number of restrictions on freedom in residential and care facilities has reached a new high in Austria, particularly affecting nursing and care homes. The advocacy network is calling for more resources and better working conditions for staff to also improve the quality of life and fundamental rights of residents.

    Record in Hotel Overnight Stays in Austria in June

    31.07.2025 Since records began, there have never been more hotel overnight stays in Austria in June than this year.

    Debts in the Billions: Corporate Bankruptcies in Austria Remain at Record High

    30.07.2025 Austria records a record in company insolvencies in the first half of 2023 with an increase of 8.9 percent compared to the previous year. Over 8,000 jobs are affected.

    Slight Increase in GDP in the Second Quarter

    30.07.2025 The second quarter had a growth of 0.1 percent in the gross domestic product according to WIFO's quick estimate.

    Five Injured in Traffic Accident in Lower Austria

    30.07.2025 In Lower Austria, a traffic accident with several injuries occurred on Tuesday.

    Police Investigated Young Bomb Threatener

    30.07.2025 The executive has identified a Styrian (15) who sent multiple emails with bomb threats in Stainz in June.

    Polizei forschte jungen Bombendroher aus

    30.07.2025 Die Exekutive hat einen Steirer (15), der im Juni mehrfach E-Mails mit Bombendrohungen in Stainz ausgeschickt hatte, überführt.

    Syrians have filed over 125,000 asylum applications in Austria since 2015

    30.07.2025 Austria has recorded over 125,000 asylum applications from Syrians since 2015. At the beginning of this year, the Syrian community in this country comprised nearly 105,000 people.