2.7 Billion: Record Claims Against René Benko
17.09.2025 After the collapse of the Signa Group, company founder René Benko is also facing massive claims in his personal bankruptcy. Creditors have filed claims amounting to 2.7 billion euros – a historic high.
Vienna Lines Must Pay: Students Receive Difference for Semester Ticket Back
17.09.2025 After years of legal dispute, it is now clear: The Wiener Linien must refund the price difference for the semester ticket to thousands of students with secondary residence outside of Vienna. According to ticketerstattung.at, the legal ruling is now consistent – appeal excluded.
Wiener Linien müssen zahlen: Studenten bekommen Differenz für Semesterticket zurück
17.09.2025 Nach jahrelangem Rechtsstreit steht fest: Die Wiener Linien müssen Tausenden Studierenden mit Nebenwohnsitz außerhalb Wiens die Preisdifferenz beim Semesterticket zurückerstatten. Die Rechtsprechung ist laut ticketerstattung.at nun einheitlich – Revision ausgeschlossen.
73-Year-Old Hit by Truck in Vienna-Döbling: Dead
17.09.2025 In Vienna-Döbling, a fatal traffic accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon. A truck hit a pedestrian.
73-Jähriger in Wien-Döbling von Lkw erfasst: Tot
17.09.2025 In Wien-Döbling kam es am Mittwochnachmittag zu einem tödlichen Verkehrsunfall. Ein Lkw erfasste einen Fußgänger.
People's Expands Offer Between St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Vienna
17.09.2025 The airline People's is expanding its scheduled flight offerings between the Swiss airport St.Gallen-Altenrhein and Vienna.
Suspected Arson in Waldviertel Senior Residence
17.09.2025 After the fire in a senior residence in Waidhofen an der Thaya over the weekend, investigations are underway on suspicion of negligent or intentional arson.
Brandstiftung in Waldviertler Seniorenwohnheim vermutet
17.09.2025 Nach dem Brand in einem Seniorenwohnheim in Waidhofen an der Thaya am Wochenende wird wegen Verdachts auf fahrlässige oder vorsätzliche Brandstiftung ermittelt.
Billion-Dollar Costs Due to Natural Disasters: Insurance Claims at Record Highs
17.09.2025 Natural disasters cause damages worth billions in Austria every year. Nevertheless, only a few people see themselves as responsible. The insurance industry and research are now proposing new models and measures.
Cup Duel in a Full House: Rapid Vienna Challenged in Oberwart
17.09.2025 Football Bundesliga club Rapid Vienna can take another step towards a successful season in the ÖFB Cup on Wednesday. The record champion will face SV Oberwart in the second round on Wednesday.
Cup-Duell in voller Hütte: Rapid Wien in Oberwart gefordert
17.09.2025 Fußball-Bundesligist Rapid Wien kann am Mittwoch im ÖFB-Cup einen weiteren Schritt hin zu einer erfolgreichen Saison setzen. Der Rekordmeister bekommt es am Mittwoch in der zweiten Runde mit dem SV Oberwart zu tun.
New ORF Survey to Reflect the Mood in Austria
17.09.2025 After the successful launch last year, ORF is once again inviting participation in the large online survey. The goal is to obtain a current picture of the concerns, wishes, and opinions in the country.
New ÖBB Timetable: Changes Starting in December
17.09.2025 The ÖBB has presented its new timetable, which will be valid from December 14, in the context of the historic opening of the Koralmbahn between Styria and Carinthia. This effectively creates a new southern railway, and the route from Graz to Klagenfurt can be covered in 41 minutes with the fastest train. From Vienna, there are 26 daily connections to Klagenfurt and 33 to Graz. From spring 2026, trains from the Westbahn company will also be added. The ticket prices of ÖBB will increase by 3.5 percent from December.
Airshow Airpower Returns to Zeltweg in 2027
17.09.2025 After eleven past editions, the Airpower air show will take place again in 2027.
WKÖ-General Danninger for "Fairness Package"
17.09.2025 "If the Finance Minister is truly serious about combating fraud, he must not ignore social abuse," said WKÖ Secretary General Jochen Danninger.
Lower Austria with a Multi-Million Savings Target
17.09.2025 300 million euros: That is Lower Austria's savings target with regard to the double budget 2027/2028.
Over 800 Objects: Estate of Hedy Lamarr Goes to the Film Archive Austria
17.09.2025 After the bankruptcy of Signa Holding, the Filmarchiv Austria is taking over the extensive estate of the Austrian-American film icon Hedy Lamarr. The collection is set to be publicly displayed for the first time starting in 2026.
Über 800 Objekte: Nachlass von Hedy Lamarr geht ans Filmarchiv Austria
17.09.2025 Nach der Pleite der Signa Holding übernimmt das Filmarchiv Austria den umfangreichen Nachlass der österreichisch-amerikanischen Filmikone Hedy Lamarr. Die Sammlung soll ab 2026 erstmals öffentlich gezeigt werden.
After Wildlife Accident: Car Driver Simply Took Deer in the Trunk
17.09.2025 A 64-year-old man loaded a dead deer into the trunk after a wildlife accident in Obervellach on the night of Tuesday and continued his journey. The police stopped the car during a routine check.
Nach Wildunfall: Pkw-Lenker nahm Reh einfach im Kofferraum mit
17.09.2025 Ein 64-jähriger Mann hat in der Nacht auf Dienstag nach einem Wildunfall in Obervellach ein verendetes Reh in den Kofferraum geladen und die Fahrt danach fortgesetzt. Die Polizei stoppte den Wagen bei einer Routinekontrolle.
Graz Election: FPÖ Sends Apfelknab as Top Candidate into the Race
17.09.2025 René Apfelknab will run as the FPÖ's top candidate in the Graz election 2026. He says: "The city government has failed in economic, financial, and traffic matters, and is not perceptible in security policy."
Ryanair Cuts Routes and Reduces Fleet in Vienna
17.09.2025 The low-cost airline Ryanair is withdrawing three of its 19 aircraft from Vienna. The company cites high costs at the location as the reason. Around 100 employees are affected.
Ryanair streicht Strecken und reduziert Flotte in Wien
17.09.2025 Die Billigfluglinie Ryanair zieht drei ihrer 19 Flugzeuge aus Wien ab. Als Grund nennt das Unternehmen die hohen Kosten am Standort. Rund 100 Mitarbeitende sind betroffen.
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Ryanair zieht drei Jets aus Wien ab – Flüge gestrichen
17.09.2025 Die Billigfluglinie Ryanair fährt ihre Aktivitäten in Wien zurück. Drei Maschinen verlassen die Hauptstadt – und das bleibt nicht ohne Folgen. Die Airline erhebt dabei deutliche Vorwürfe gegen den Standort Österreich.
4.1 Percent: Inflation in August at Annual High
17.09.2025 Inflation in Austria reached a new annual high of 4.1 percent in August.
4.1 Percent: Inflation in August at Annual High
17.09.2025 Inflation in Austria reached a new annual high of 4.1 percent in August.
Fatalities in Shooting on Wiener Vorgartenstraße: Police in Major Operation
17.09.2025 Late Tuesday evening, a large-scale police operation took place following gunfire on Vorgartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Price Increase for ÖBB Tickets "Absolutely Understandable"
17.09.2025 The planned increase in ÖBB ticket prices by 3.5 percent is considered reasonable by the Pro Bahn association, as the benefits for passengers due to new infrastructure projects and improved train services outweigh the costs.
Suspicion of Coercion Against Styrian FPÖ Leader Kunasek Not Confirmed
17.09.2025 The public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt has closed the investigation against the Styrian FPÖ leader Mario Kunasek and regional councilor Stefan Hermann. The suspicion of coercion in connection with the FPÖ financial affair in Graz has not been substantiated.
"Big Move": Government Approves Rental Package
17.09.2025 The ÖVP-SPÖ-NEOS government has reached an agreement on a rental package. Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler spoke of a "major breakthrough".
18-Year-Old Threatened Classmate with Gun in Front of Vienna Supermarket: WEGA Operation
17.09.2025 An 18-year-old threatened two classmates with a blank-firing gun on Tuesday, which led to a deployment of the special unit WEGA.
18-Jähriger bedrohte Mitschüler vor Wiener Supermarkt mit Pistole: WEGA-Einsatz
17.09.2025 Ein 18-Jähriger bedrohte am Dienstag zwei Mitschüler mit einer Schreckschusswaffe, was zu einem Einsatz der Sondereinheit WEGA führte.
Two Dead in Vienna - Condition of 24-Year-Old Critical: "Doctors Fight for Her Life"
18.09.2025 After a homicide on Tuesday, in which a 44-year-old man in Vienna-Leopoldstadt allegedly shot his wife (44) and then himself, the motive seems to be a relationship issue: As police spokeswoman Julia Schick announced the following day, the couple was still married but living separately and in the process of divorce.
53-Year-Old Arrested After Dispute Over Drugs in Vienna-Favoriten
17.09.2025 Officers from the Vienna City Police Command Favoriten provisionally arrested a 53-year-old on Tuesday.
53-Jähriger nach Streit wegen Drogen in Wien-Favoriten festgenommen
17.09.2025 Beamte des Wiener Stadtpolizeikommandos Favoriten haben am Dienstag einen 53-Jährigen vorläufig festgenommen.
Viennese Taxi Driver Allegedly Raped 28-Year-Old in Container: Information Requested
17.09.2025 A 53-year-old taxi driver is alleged to have sexually assaulted a 28-year-old woman in a container in Vienna-Floridsdorf at the beginning of September. The police suspect further possible offenses and are asking for information.
Wiener Taxler soll 28-Jährige in Container vergewaltigt haben: Hinweise erbeten
17.09.2025 Ein 53-jähriger Taxifahrer soll Anfang September in einem Container in Wien-Floridsdorf eine 28-jährige Frau sexuell missbraucht haben. Die Polizei geht von weiteren möglichen Delikten aus und bittet um Hinweise.
Police Officers in Vienna-Floridsdorf Threatened with Murder
17.09.2025 At Franz-Jonas-Platz in Vienna-Floridsdorf, officers from the Hermann-Bahr-Straße police station were threatened with being killed on Tuesday.
Polizisten in Wien-Floridsdorf mit dem Umbringen bedroht
17.09.2025 Am Franz-Jonas-Platz in Wien-Floridsdorf sind am Dienstag Beamte der Polizeiinspektion Hermann-Bahr-Straße mit dem Umbringen bedroht worden.
Alcohol in Croissants, Milk Rolls & Co: Demand for Declaration Requirement
18.09.2025 Few people are aware that milk rolls, croissants, and similar products contain alcohol. How much of it is actually in these fine baked goods is often unclear. The Chamber of Labor (AK) Upper Austria is therefore calling for clearer labeling. In a test of 30 products, if they were beverages, two would be required to declare their alcohol content, the interest group reported in a press release on Wednesday.
Alkohol in Croissants, Milchbrötchen & Co: Forderung nach Deklarationspflicht
18.09.2025 Den wenigsten ist bewusst, dass in Milchbrötchen, Croissants und Co. Alkohol enthalten ist. Wie viel davon in den feinen Backwaren steckt ist tatsächlich meistens unklar. Die Arbeiterkammer (AK) Oberösterreich fordert daher eine deutlichere Kennzeichnung. Im Test von 30 Produkten wären - würde es sich um Getränke handeln - zwei vom Alkoholgehalt her deklarationspflichtig, berichtete die Interessensvertretung in einer Presseaussendung am Mittwoch.
Job Cuts at Hofer: These Employees Are Affected
17.09.2025 The food discounter Hofer will close its logistics center in Weißenbach by the end of 2026. Restructuring is also imminent at the company headquarters in Sattledt. The number of those affected is still unclear.
Church Departures Slowed Down Slightly in 2024
17.09.2025 In the Roman Catholic Church, there were over 13,000 fewer church departures last year than in 2023.
Two Dead in Vienna - Condition of 24-Year-Old Critical: "Doctors Fighting for Her Life"
17.09.2025 After a homicide on Tuesday, in which a 44-year-old man in Vienna-Leopoldstadt allegedly shot his wife (44) and then himself, the motive seems to be a relationship issue: As police spokeswoman Julia Schick announced the following day, the couple was still married but living separately and in the process of divorce.
Law Against Possession Disturbance Rip-Off Goes Into Review
17.09.2025 Justice Minister Anna Sporrer aims to specifically target extortion through a legal amendment, where property owners threaten high legal costs for short parking or turning maneuvers. The draft is now under review.
District Melk: Drug Driver Without License Caught on A1
17.09.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, during a police check along the Westautobahn (A1), a driver without a license was caught under the influence of drugs. He showed "clear symptoms of impairment due to narcotics," it was stated in a release on Wednesday.
Bezirk Melk: Drogenlenker ohne Führerschein auf A1 erwischt
17.09.2025 Dienstagnachmittag wurde bei einer Polizeikontrolle entlang der Westautobahn (A1) ein führerscheinloser PKW-Lenker unter Drogeneinfluss erwischt. Er wies "deutliche Symptome einer Beeinträchtigung durch Suchtgift aus", hieß es per Aussendung am Mittwoch.
"Big Move": Government Approves Rental Package
17.09.2025 The ÖVP-SPÖ-NEOS government has reached an agreement on a rental package. Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler spoke of a "major breakthrough".
SOS Children's Villages Announces External Evaluation Following Allegations of Violence
17.09.2025 After serious allegations of years of violence and abuse at the SOS Children's Village in Moosburg, the previous measures for addressing the issue are now to be reviewed.
Coronavirus is spreading again: Adapted vaccines now available
17.09.2025 In the wastewater, there is a slight increase in the coronavirus. The Association of Vaccine Manufacturers (ÖVIH) appropriately announced on Wednesday that the free LP.8.1 variant vaccines against a severe course of Covid-19 are already being delivered and will be available before the start of the cold season. Anyone over 60 years old or with pre-existing conditions who has not been vaccinated or infected in the past twelve months should now make a vaccination appointment.
Coronavirus breitet sich wieder aus: Angepasste Impfstoffe nun verfügbar
17.09.2025 Im Abwasser zeigt sich ein leichter Anstieg des Coronavirus. Der Verband der Impfstoffhersteller (ÖVIH) teilte passenderweise am Mittwoch mit, dass sich die kostenlosen LP.8.1-Variantenimpfstoffe gegen einen schweren Verlauf von Covid-19 bereits in Auslieferung befinden und damit noch vor Beginn der Erkältungssaison verfügbar sind. Wer über 60 Jahre alt ist oder Vorerkrankungen hat und in den vergangenen zwölf Monaten nicht geimpft oder infiziert wurde, sollte sich nun einen Impftermin ausmachen.
Two Dead in Vienna - Condition of 24-Year-Old Critical: "Doctors Fighting for Her Life"
17.09.2025 Moment of Silence Held
Green Party with More Members Than Ever Before
17.09.2025 The Greens can celebrate a new record high in membership.
Classmate Threatened with Knife in Classroom
17.09.2025 An incident involving a knife occurred in a Burgenland classroom on Tuesday.
Mitschüler im Klassenzimmer mit Messer bedroht
17.09.2025 In einem burgenländischen Klassenzimmer hat sich am Dienstag ein Vorfall mit einem Messer zugetragen.
Unknown Cause: Garage Fire with Heavy Smoke Development in Wiener Neustadt
17.09.2025 On Tuesday evening, there was a garage fire near the main train station in Wiener Neustadt. It resulted in heavy smoke development. A parked car, from which the fire likely originated, was completely destroyed.
Ursache unbekannt: Garagenbrand mit starker Rauchentwicklung in Wiener Neustadt
17.09.2025 Dienstagabend kam es in der Nähe des Hauptbahnhofes in Wiener Neustadt zu einem Garagenbrand. Es kam es zu einer starken Rauchentwicklung. An einem abgestellten PKW, von dem der Brand wohl ausgegangen sein dürfte, entstand ein Totalschaden.
Borrowing Money in Austria Not Uncommon
17.09.2025 Over 40 percent of Austrians have borrowed money in the last two years, according to a survey.
4.1 Percent: Inflation in August at Annual High
17.09.2025 Inflation in Austria reached a new annual high of 4.1 percent in August.
Two Dead in Vienna - Condition of 24-Year-Old Critical: "Doctors Fighting for Her Life"
17.09.2025 After a homicide on Tuesday in which a 44-year-old man in Vienna-Leopoldstadt allegedly shot his wife (44) and himself, two other victims - a 24-year-old woman, who is the daughter of the suspected shooter, and a 26-year-old man - are alive, a spokesperson for the Vienna Health Association told APA on Wednesday.