22-Jähriger fälschlich als Grazer Amokläufer verunglimpft: Das Urteil
16.09.2025 Der Prozess gegen einen 65-jährigen Mann, der in einem Facebook-Beitrag irrtümlicherweise einen jungen Steirer als den Amokläufer von Graz bezeichnet hatte, endete am Dienstag am Landesgericht Eisenstadt mit einem Vergleich. Der Mann aus dem Burgenland verpflichtete sich, etwa 3.900 Euro als Wiedergutmachung zu zahlen. Sobald die erste Rate eingegangen ist, wird die Privatanklage gegen ihn zurückgezogen, erklärte der Anwalt des Steirers.
Decision on Negotiations Over Civil Servants' Salaries Still Open
16.09.2025 In the first round of talks between the government and the union regarding the adjustment of civil servants' salaries, no agreement was reached. A decision on whether to start formal negotiations is expected by the end of next week.
Head of Spanish Riding School in Vienna Must Go
16.09.2025 Major change at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna: Its managing director Alfred Hudler has to say goodbye.
Chef von Spanischer Hofreitschule in Wien muss gehen
16.09.2025 Große Änderung bei der Spanischen Hofreitschule in Wien: Deren Geschäftsführer Alfred Hudler muss sich verabschieden.
Lower Austria: 77-Year-Old Hit by Car and Seriously Injured
16.09.2025 On the main street in Gloggnitz, a 77-year-old woman was hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing on Tuesday morning.
Designer Atil Kutoglu Receives Silver Medal of Honor from the City of Vienna
16.09.2025 Fashion designer Atil Kutoglu can look forward to the Silver Decoration of Honor for Services to the State of Vienna. Cultural Councillor Veronica Kaup-Hasler sees him as an "ambassador of our diverse and vibrant metropolis".
Designer Atil Kutoglu erhält Silbernes Ehrenzeichen der Stadt Wien
16.09.2025 Modedesigner Atil Kutoglu darf sich über das Silberne Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um das Land Wien freuen. Kulturstadträtin Veronica Kaup-Hasler sieht in ihm einen "Botschafter unserer vielfältigen und vibrierenden Metropole".
Burgenland: 21-Year-Old Wanted to Kill Father with Axe
16.09.2025 On Monday afternoon, a 21-year-old attempted to kill his father with an axe. The Burgenland police were able to intervene in time and persuade the young man to leave the house in the Neusiedl am See district.
Viennese Man Threatened Wife and Father-in-Law: WEGA Stopped Him with Gun and Knife
16.09.2025 In the night leading to Tuesday, a case of domestic violence is said to have occurred in Vienna-Simmering. The man allegedly threatened his wife and her father during an argument and left the apartment with a kitchen knife. The WEGA eventually stopped the 33-year-old in his vehicle, even though he did not possess a valid driver's license. He also had a blank-firing gun with him.
Threats Against Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial - Cobra and Police in Action
16.09.2025 After threats against the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial, Cobra and police have arrested a young man.
Austria to Become "Center for Green Hydrogen"
16.09.2025 With an updated import strategy, funding measures for hydrogen electrolysis, and a pipeline project, Minister of Economic Affairs Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) aims to establish Austria as the "European center for green hydrogen." On Wednesday, the government will also present two new regulations for review: grants for investments in electrolysis plants amounting to 20 million euros and certification guidelines according to EU standards, announced Hattmannsdorfer on Tuesday.
Österreich soll "Zentrum für grünen Wasserstoff" werden
16.09.2025 Mit einer aktualisierten Importstrategie, Fördermaßnahmen für Wasserstoffelektrolyse und einem Pipeline-Vorhaben möchte Wirtschaftsminister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) Österreich als "europäisches Zentrum für grünen Wasserstoff" etablieren. Am Mittwoch legt die Regierung dafür auch zwei neue Verordnungen zur Begutachtung vor: Zuschüsse für Investitionen in Elektrolyseanlagen in Höhe von 20 Millionen Euro sowie Zertifizierungsrichtlinien gemäß EU-Standards, verkündete Hattmannsdorfer am Dienstag.
Hollywood Star Robert Redford Has Died
16.09.2025 As an actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Festival, Robert Redford shaped American cinema like few others. Now, the highly acclaimed artist has died at the age of 89.
Drinking Water Contamination in Neunkirchen
16.09.2025 The drinking water in Neunkirchen is contaminated and should be boiled for at least three minutes before use.
Vienna U-Bahn Expansion Could Become a Billion-Euro Grave According to FPÖ
16.09.2025 The Vienna FPÖ sees significant cost risks in the expansion of the U2 and U5 subway lines. According to experts, the total sum could rise to up to ten billion euros, and a construction halt is not ruled out.
Wiener U-Bahn-Ausbau könnte laut FPÖ zum Milliardengrab werden
16.09.2025 Die Wiener FPÖ sieht beim Ausbau der U-Bahnlinien U2 und U5 gravierende Kostenrisiken. Die Gesamtsumme könnte laut Experten auf bis zu zehn Milliarden Euro steigen und auch ein Baustopp wird nicht ausgeschlossen.
Causa ÖVP-Seniorenbund: UPTS wendet sich an Verwaltungsgerichtshof
16.09.2025 Im Streit um Corona-Förderungen für den "Österreichischen Seniorenbund" geht der Unabhängige Parteien-Transparenz-Senat (UPTS) in Revision. Er will eine Klärung durch den Verwaltungsgerichtshof erreichen.
Former Lobbyist Hochegger is Fit for Detention
16.09.2025 The ex-lobbyist Peter Hochegger, convicted in the Buwog affair, is indeed fit enough to begin serving his prison sentence, reports the "Kurier" (Tuesday edition). The decision made by the first court based on an expert opinion was confirmed by the Higher Regional Court.
Property Deals in Leobersdorf: Allegations Against Mayor
16.09.2025 Recent media reports accuse the mayor of Leobersdorf, Andreas Ramharter, of gaining personal advantages through real estate transactions and rezoning.
Social Welfare Reform: NGOs Want a Seat at the Table
16.09.2025 The local social organizations and NGOs are demanding involvement in the social welfare reform planned by the government.
Package for Affordable Housing Set for Approval
16.09.2025 The government plans to pass a housing package including a rent price cap and value protection for rents in the Council of Ministers on Wednesday.
Viennese Man Threatened Wife and Father-in-Law: WEGA Stopped Him with Gun and Knife
16.09.2025 On the night of Tuesday, an incident of domestic violence is said to have occurred in Vienna-Simmering. The man allegedly threatened his wife and her father during an argument and left the apartment with a kitchen knife. The WEGA eventually stopped the 33-year-old in his vehicle, even though he did not have a valid driver's license. He also had a blank-firing gun with him.
Wiener drohte Ehefrau und Schwiegervater: WEGA hielt ihn mit Pistole und Messer an
16.09.2025 In der Nacht auf Dienstag soll es in Wien-Simmering zu einem Fall von Gewalt in der Privatsphäre gekommen sein. Der Mann soll im Zuge eines Streits seiner Frau und ihrem Vater gedroht und mit einem Küchenmesser die Wohnung verlassen haben. Die WEGA hielt den 33-Jährigen schließlich in seinem Fahrzeug an, obwohl er keinen gültigen Führerschein besitzt. Er hatte auch eine Schreckschusspistole bei sich.
New ÖBB Timetable: This Changes from December
17.09.2025 The ÖBB has presented its new timetable, effective 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 ÖBB ticket prices will increase by 3.5 percent from December.
Judgment: Notino May Not Send Emails to "Cart Abandoners"
16.09.2025 The VKI successfully sued the online retailer Notino. The Vienna Higher Regional Court prohibited several clauses – including the automatic customer approach after order cancellation.
"Driver Did Not Agree with Measures": Speeder from Lower Austria Drove Away During Stop
16.09.2025 In the Weinviertel, the vehicle of a speeder was confiscated this week.
"Lenker war mit Maßnahmen nicht einverstanden": Raser aus NÖ fuhr bei Anhaltung davon
16.09.2025 Im Weinviertel ist es diese Woche zur Beschlagnahmung des Fahrzeugs eines Rasers gekommen.
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Cosmetic Fencing Stopped in Vienna-Meidling
16.09.2025 The Vienna police have arrested a 34-year-old suspected of selling stolen goods over several months.
Kosmetik-Hehlerei in Wien-Meidling gestoppt
16.09.2025 Die Wiener Polizei hat einen 34-Jährigen festgenommen, der im Verdacht steht, über Monate hinweg Hehlerware verkauft zu haben.
Brave Homeowner Subdues Burglar After Chase Through Vienna-Simmering
16.09.2025 On Monday morning, a 37-year-old single-family homeowner in Vienna-Simmering noticed, upon returning from a walk with his wife, that two unknown men were coming out of his house. When he confronted them, they ran away. After a chase through several gardens and a scuffle, one of the men was apprehended.
Mutiger Hausbesitzer rang Einbrecher nach Verfolgungsjagd durch Wien-Simmering nieder
16.09.2025 Montagvormittag bemerkte ein 37-jähriger Einfamilienhausbesitzer in Wien-Simmering, als er mit seiner Frau von einem Spaziergang zurückkam, dass zwei ihm unbekannte Männer aus seinem Haus kamen. Als er sie ansprach, liefen sie davon. Nach einer Verfolgungsjagd durch mehrere Gärten und einem Gerangel konnte einer der Männer festgenommen werden.
Store Detectives Pursue Teenagers After Break-In at Vienna Grocery Store
16.09.2025 A teenager is said to have forcibly entered a grocery store in Vienna-Favoriten on Monday evening. He was apprehended by store detectives and temporarily arrested.
Ladendetektive stellten Jugendlichen nach Einbruch in Wiener Lebensmittelgeschäft
16.09.2025 Ein Jugendlicher soll am Montagabend in Wien-Favoriten gewaltsam in ein Lebensmittelgeschäft eingedrungen sein. Er wurde von Ladendetektiven gestellt und vorläufig festgenommen.
Stricter Criteria for Continuing Education Time
16.09.2025 Starting in early 2026, the current educational leave will be replaced by the model of further education time. The draft law has now been sent for review – with stricter criteria, more control, and higher benefits for low-income earners.
New ÖBB Timetable: Changes Starting in December
16.09.2025 The ÖBB has presented its new timetable, effective 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 increase in ticket prices is at least four percent.
Neuer Fahrplan der ÖBB: Das ändert sich ab Dezember
17.09.2025 Die ÖBB haben die Vorstellung ihres neuen Fahrplans, der ab dem 14. Dezember gilt, in den Kontext der historischen Eröffnung der Koralmbahn zwischen der Steiermark und Kärnten gestellt. Dadurch entsteht praktisch eine neue Südbahn, und die Strecke von Graz nach Klagenfurt kann mit dem schnellsten Zug in 41 Minuten zurückgelegt werden. Von Wien aus gibt es täglich 26 Verbindungen nach Klagenfurt und 33 nach Graz. Ab dem Frühjahr 2026 werden auch Züge der Westbahn-Gesellschaft hinzukommen. Die Ticketpreise der ÖBB steigen ab Dezember um 3,5 Prozent.
"Worked Flawlessly": Proceedings Against Doctor Dropped
16.09.2025 After being accused of gross negligence manslaughter, the public prosecutor's office in Steyr has now dropped all proceedings against a former doctor of the Kirchdorf Clinic.
More Exercise for Children: School Initiative to be Expanded
16.09.2025 The "daily exercise unit" in schools is intended to get more children moving. For this purpose, the funds are being increased – and ÖFB head coach Ralf Rangnick has been recruited as an ambassador.
Condominiums: Vienna on the Podium in Price Ranking
23.09.2025 The real estate network Raiffeisen Immobilien has examined the prices for condominiums in the provincial capitals and found a gap between eastern and western Austria.
Eigentumswohnungen: Wien in Preis-Ranking am Podest
23.09.2025 Der Maklerverbund Raiffeisen Immobilien hat die Preise für Eigentumswohnungen in den heimischen Landeshauptstädten unter die Lupe genommen und eine Kluft zwischen Ost- und Westösterreich festgestellt.
Burgenland: 21-Year-Old Wanted to Kill Father with Axe
16.09.2025 On Monday afternoon, a 21-year-old attempted to kill his father with an axe. The Burgenland police were able to intervene in time and persuade the young man to leave the house in the Neusiedl am See district.
Burgenland: 21-Jähriger wollte Vater mit Axt erschlagen
16.09.2025 Montagnachmittag hat ein 21-Jähriger versucht, seinen Vater mit einer Axt zu töten. Die Polizei Burgenland konnte rechtzeitig einschreiten und den jungen Mann dazu bewegen, das Haus im Bezirk Neusiedl am See zu verlassen.
Former Lobbyist Hochegger is Fit for Detention
16.09.2025 The ex-lobbyist Peter Hochegger, convicted in the Buwog affair, is indeed fit enough to begin his prison sentence, reports the "Kurier" (Tuesday edition). The decision made by the first court based on an expert opinion was confirmed by the Higher Regional Court.
Cow Kicked Boy in Carinthia
16.09.2025 In Carinthia, a four-year-old was flown to the hospital on Monday after an incident with a cow.
Moose "Emil" Received "Police Protection" in Mostviertel
16.09.2025 Moose "Emil" continues to explore Lower Austria. On Monday, he once again received "police protection".
Elch "Emil" erhielt im Mostviertel "Polizeischutz"
16.09.2025 Elch "Emil" schaut sich weiter in Niederösterreich um. Am Montag erhielt er wieder "Polizeischutz".
85-Year-Old Missing in Laxenburg - Police Request Information
16.09.2025 Lower Austria's police requested information on Tuesday in the context of a missing 85-year-old.
85-Jähriger in Laxenburg vermisst - Polizei bittet um Hinweise
16.09.2025 Niederösterreichs Polizei hat am Dienstag vor dem Hintergrund eines vermissten 85-Jährigen um Hinweise gebeten.
Threats Against Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial - Cobra and Police in Action
16.09.2025 After threats against the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial, Cobra and police have arrested a young man.
Civil Servant Salaries: Things Get Serious on Tuesday
16.09.2025 Government and union come to the negotiating table on Tuesday regarding civil servant salaries.
Football: Injury Forces Schlager to Take a Break
16.09.2025 Austria's football export Xaver Schlager is facing a muscle injury.
Farmer Lost Her Life During Haymaking in Tyrol
16.09.2025 Hay work ended tragically for a farmer in Vals in Tyrol on Monday.
Bäuerin verlor bei Heuarbeiten in Tirol ihr Leben
16.09.2025 Heuarbeiten haben am Montag für eine Bäuerin in Vals in Tirol ein tragisches Ende genommen.Number of Deaths in Traffic Accidents Involving Drugs Explodes
16.09.2025 The number of people who died in drug-related traffic accidents doubled last year. 12 deaths represent a sad record in this country since records began in 2012.
2025 there were fewer wasps than the previous year
16.09.2025 Anyone who ate outdoors this year could mostly do so undisturbed: The wasps were significantly less present than last year.
Babler Nominated Again as SPÖ Leader
16.09.2025 The SPÖ executive board has nominated Andreas Babler as a candidate for the party leadership.
Social Assistance - "Now the Hard Work Begins"
15.09.2025 The government gave the "starting signal" for the "New Social Assistance" announced in the government program on Monday.
Harald Serafin is dead: Austria loses a crowd favorite
15.09.2025 Audience favorite Harald Serafin has passed away. The 93-year-old died at the beginning of the week in Vienna.