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  • No new police officers: Basic courses canceled in six federal states

    17.07.2025 The austerity measures in the Ministry of the Interior are affecting the recruitment of police trainees nationwide for the first time. Staff representatives are raising the alarm.

    Reintegration Part-Time Works: 75% Still in the Job Five Years Later

    17.07.2025 Over 28,000 people have used the reintegration part-time model since its introduction from 2017 to 2023. Those who do not yet feel fit for a full return to work after a serious illness can agree to part-time work for a maximum of six months.

    Crime in Traiskirchen: Investigators Clarified the Origin of the Weapon

    17.07.2025 After the bloodshed in Traiskirchen (Baden district), where a day-release prisoner shot a 55-year-old man dead and seriously injured a 25-year-old woman on Sunday, investigators now know the origin of the weapon used.

    "Concerns" About Job Posting in the Ministry of Justice

    17.07.2025 Representatives of judges and prosecutors express concerns about a job posting in the Ministry of Justice, as it is also open to non-judges or non-prosecutors. They fear a weakening of professional self-governance. The ministry defends the open job posting.

    Crime in Traiskirchen: Investigators Clarified the Origin of the Weapon

    17.07.2025 After the bloodshed in Traiskirchen (Baden district), where a day-release prisoner shot a 55-year-old man dead and seriously injured a 25-year-old woman on Sunday, investigators now know the origin of the weapon used.

    Bluttat in Traiskirchen: Ermittler klärten Herkunft der Tatwaffe

    17.07.2025 Nach der Bluttat in Traiskirchen (Bezirk Baden), bei der ein Freigänger am Sonntag einen 55-Jährigen erschossen und eine 25-Jährige schwer verletzt hat, wissen die Ermittler um die Herkunft der verwendeten Waffe.

    With Gun in Vienna Fitness Studio: Police Stop Angry Gym Visitor

    17.07.2025 An initially ordinary dispute in a gym in Vienna-Donaustadt ended in a physical altercation and the discovery of a weapon. According to the police, the trigger was tension that had already arisen a few days earlier between a 17-year-old and a 29-year-old.

    Mattle Announces Details on the Reform of the Cash Register Reform

    17.07.2025 In the debate on health insurance reform initiated by him, the Tyrolean Governor Anton Mattle (ÖVP) has now disclosed details of a possible "reform of the reform" he proposed.

    Despite Ban: Alcohol Sales in Vienna Vending Machines Uncovered

    17.07.2025 195 vending machine shops have been scrutinized by the Vienna Market Office, which have already been caught illegally selling alcohol.

    Trotz Verbot: Alkoholverkauf in Wiener Automaten aufgedeckt

    17.07.2025 195 Automatenshops hat das Wiener Marktamt unter die Lupe genommen, die bereits beim verbotenen Verkauf von Alkohol ertappt worden sind.

    Vienna Police Search for Rip-Deal Fraudster: 3,000 Euro Reward Offered

    17.07.2025 The Vienna police have released images and details of a suspected fraudster who allegedly stole 40 Bitcoins from an industrialist from western Austria in 2022. At that time, these were worth about 815,000 euros and are now worth around four million. A reward of 3,000 euros has been offered for information leading to the arrest of the 37-year-old man.

    Wiener Polizei fahndet nach Rip-Deal-Betrüger: 3.000 Euro Belohnung ausgelobt

    17.07.2025 Die Wiener Polizei hat Bilder und Details zu einem mutmaßlichen Betrüger veröffentlicht, der 2022 einem Industriellen aus Westösterreich 40 Bitcoins entwendet haben soll. Diese hatten damals einen Wert von etwa 815.000 Euro und sind heute rund vier Millionen wert. Für Hinweise zur Festnahme des 37-jährigen Mannes wurde eine Belohnung von 3.000 Euro ausgeschrieben.

    Disaar Sunscreen Lotion 90+ is being recalled

    17.07.2025 The company UOUOROSE GmbH is recalling the sunscreen "Disaar Suncreen Lotion 90+".

    Disaar Sunscreen Lotion 90+ is being recalled

    17.07.2025 The company UOUOROSE GmbH is recalling the sunscreen "Disaar Suncreen Lotion 90+".

    How a Nurse Saved Steven Gätjen's Name: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the TV Star

    17.07.2025 Most celebrities guard their private lives like a treasure, but Steven Gätjen has now revealed a small detail that is causing a stir. In an Instagram reel where he answered questions that users most frequently google about him, the big surprise came right at the beginning. The question "What is Steven Gätjen's real name?" made the host chuckle – and set the stage for an incredible anecdote.

    Wie eine Krankenschwester Steven Gätjen seinen Namen rettete: Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen des TV-Stars

    17.07.2025 Die meisten Promis hüten ihr Privatleben wie einen Schatz, doch Steven Gätjen hat jetzt ein kleines Detail gelüftet, das für große Augen sorgt. In einem Instagram-Reel, in dem er Fragen beantwortete, die User am häufigsten über ihn googeln, kam die große Überraschung direkt zu Beginn. Die Frage "Wie heißt Steven Gätjen wirklich?" ließ den Moderator schmunzeln – und gab den Startschuss für eine unglaubliche Anekdote.

    GPA and Trade Association Demand Action Against "Austria Price Surcharge"

    17.07.2025 In Austria, the so-called Austria price surcharge repeatedly causes discussions. Studies indicate that products are more expensive here than in Germany. GPA and the Trade Association are calling for a ban on territorial supply constraints and warn against a weakening of a corresponding EU initiative.

    Viennese Teacher Dismissed After Refusal of ID Austria

    17.07.2025 A teacher at a Vienna high school was reportedly dismissed, according to "Standard", because she refused to use ID Austria for accessing the school software and ignored corresponding instructions from the school administration. The Ministry of Education stated that the digital identity card is required to, for example, record school grades.

    Wiener Lehrerin nach Verweigerung von ID Austria entlassen

    17.07.2025 Eine Lehrerin an einem Wiener Gymnasium wurde laut "Standard" entlassen, weil sie sich weigerte, ID Austria für den Zugang zur Schulsoftware zu nutzen und eine entsprechende Anweisungen der Schulleitung ignorierte. Das Bildungsministerium erklärte, dass der digitale Identitätsausweis erforderlich sei, um z.B. Schulnoten zu erfassen.

    Tom Kaulitz's Grim Prediction: FC Bayern Faces Horror Season After Club World Cup Debacle and Musiala's Injury!

    17.07.2025 Catastrophic prospects for FC Bayern! After the World Cup debacle and Musiala's injury drama, Tom Kaulitz warns of a horror season.

    Tom Kaulitz' düstere Prognose: FC Bayern droht Horror-Saison nach Klub-WM-Debakel und Musialas Verletzung!

    17.07.2025 Katastrophale Aussichten für den FC Bayern! Nach dem WM-Debakel und Musialas Verletzungsdrama warnt Tom Kaulitz vor einer Horror-Saison.

    Sonya Kraus Sends Fans into Ecstasy with Hot Bikini Posts from Mallorca

    17.07.2025 Sonya Kraus delights with her hot bikini appearance in Mallorca: At 52, she shows a figure that leaves us speechless and proves that glamour knows no age limits!

    Sonya Kraus versetzt Fans mit heißen Bikini-Posts aus Mallorca in Ekstase

    17.07.2025 Sonya Kraus verzückt mit ihrem heißen Bikini-Auftritt auf Mallorca: Mit 52 zeigt sie eine Figur, die uns sprachlos macht, und beweist, dass Glamour keine Altersgrenzen kennt!

    New on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & Co.: The Releases from July 21 to 27

    17.07.2025 From July 21 to 27, there are many new film and series releases on the streaming platforms Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. Here is an overview of all the streaming news.

    IHS Predicts "Moderate Growth Potential" Until 2029

    17.07.2025 According to IHS Chief Holger Bonin, Austria's economy will grow "significantly too weakly" by the year 2029.

    Lotto Triple Jackpot on Sunday: 3.3 Million Euros in the Pot

    17.07.2025 The double jackpot in the "Sechser" resisted all attempts on Wednesday and was not cracked.

    Five Years of Garden Bar: Gugumuck Invites to the Summer Festival

    17.07.2025 With two awards and a summer festival, Andreas Gugumuck celebrates the five-year anniversary of his garden bar in Vienna-Favoriten.

    Fünf Jahre Gartenbar: Gugumuck lädt zum Sommerfest

    17.07.2025 Mit zwei Auszeichnungen und einem Sommerfest begeht Andreas Gugumuck das fünfjährige Bestehen seiner Gartenbar in Wien-Favoriten.

    Lotto-Dreifachjackpot am Sonntag: 3,3 Millionen Euro im Topf

    17.07.2025 Der Doppeljackpot beim Sechser widerstand am Mittwoch sämtlichen Versuchen und wurde nicht geknackt.

    Inflation Rises Again: Prices Significantly Higher in June

    17.07.2025 Consumer prices rose by 3.3 percent in June this year compared to the previous year, as announced by Statistics Austria on Thursday.

    Knife Stabbed in Back: Another Brutal Attack at Vienna's Reumannplatz

    17.07.2025 Once again, there was a stabbing on Wednesday in the "weapon prohibition zone" at Reumannplatz in Vienna-Favoriten. The perpetrator is on the run.

    Messer in Rücken gerammt: Wieder brutale Attacke am Wiener Reumannplatz

    17.07.2025 Erneut hat es am Mittwoch einen Messerstich in der "Waffenverbotszone" am Reumannplatz in Wien-Favoriten gegeben. Der Täter ist flüchtig.

    Budget Deficit to Decrease to 3.2 Percent by 2029 According to IHS Forecast

    17.07.2025 According to the IHS medium-term economic forecast, Austria's overall government deficit will gradually decrease from 4.6 percent of GDP in 2024 to 3.2 percent by 2029. To stimulate the sluggish economy, the IHS desires a "productivity offensive."

    Terror Threat Against Vienna Westbahnhof: Trial Against Teenager

    17.07.2025 On Monday, under the strictest security measures, a trial will be held at the Vienna Regional Court against a now 15-year-old alleged supporter of the radical terrorist militia "Islamic State" (IS), who is said to have planned a terrorist attack against the Vienna Westbahnhof and assured an IS contact person of its execution in the summer of 2025.

    Terror-Drohung gegen Wiener Westbahnhof: Prozess gegen Teenie

    17.07.2025 Am Montag wird unter strengsten Sicherheitsvorkehrungen am Wiener Landesgericht gegen einen inzwischen 15-jährigen mutmaßlichen Anhänger der radikalen Terror-Miliz "Islamischer Staat" (IS) verhandelt, der einen Terror-Anschlag gegen den Wiener Westbahnhof im Sinn gehabt und einer IS-Kontaktperson eine Umsetzung im Sommer 2025 zugesichert haben soll.

    Comedian Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt are having a child

    17.07.2025 The US comedian Pete Davidson and model Elsie Hewitt are expecting their first child together. The couple has been in a relationship since the beginning of the year and now lives together in New York.

    Comedian Pete Davidson und Elsie Hewitt bekommen ein Kind

    17.07.2025 Der US-Comedian Pete Davidson und Model Elsie Hewitt erwarten ihr erstes gemeinsames Kind. Das Paar ist seit Anfang des Jahres liiert und lebt inzwischen gemeinsam in New York.

    Alaska: Severe Seaquake Triggers Tsunami Warning

    17.07.2025 An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 has shaken the region around Sand Point in southwestern Alaska. The US authorities warned of possible tsunami waves along the coast – an evacuation was initiated.

    Alaska: Schweres Seebeben löst Tsunami-Warnung aus

    17.07.2025 Ein Erdbeben der Stärke 7,3 hat die Region um Sand Point im Südwesten Alaskas erschüttert. Die US-Behörden warnten vor möglichen Tsunami-Wellen entlang der Küste – eine Evakuierung wurde eingeleitet.

    With Gun in Vienna Gym: Police Stop Angry Gym Visitor

    17.07.2025 An initially ordinary dispute in a gym in Vienna-Donaustadt ended in a physical altercation and the discovery of a weapon. According to the police, the trigger was tension that had arisen a few days earlier between a 17-year-old and a 29-year-old.

    Mit Pistole in Wiener Fitnessstudio: Polizei stoppt wütenden Gym-Besucher

    17.07.2025 Ein zunächst alltäglicher Streit in einem Fitnessstudio in Wien-Donaustadt endete in einer körperlichen Auseinandersetzung und einem Waffenfund. Auslöser war laut Polizei eine bereits vor einigen Tagen entstandene Spannung zwischen einem 17-Jährigen und einem 29-Jährigen.

    39-Year-Old Arrested Due to Outstanding Administrative Penalties

    17.07.2025 The Vienna police arrested a 39-year-old man on Wednesday due to outstanding administrative fines.

    Woman Looted Clothing Donation Container in Vienna: Arrest

    17.07.2025 In the center of Vienna, a 64-year-old woman was caught stealing from a clothing donation container on Wednesday evening.

    Frau plünderte Altkleidercontainer in Wien: Festnahme

    17.07.2025 In der Wiener Innenstadt ist am Mittwochabend eine 64-jährige Frau beim Diebstahl aus einem Altkleidercontainer ertappt worden.

    39-Jähriger wegen offenen Verwaltungsstrafen festgenommen

    17.07.2025 Die Wiener Polizei verhaftete am Mittwoch einen 39-jährigen Mann wegen offenen Verwaltungsstrafen.

    Black Grass Snakes Are Spreading in Germany

    17.07.2025 In North Rhine-Westphalia, sightings of black snakes are increasing. Many people are startled – but it is a harmless, protected species. Biologists explain the rare phenomenon and provide behavior tips.

    New Arrival at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn: Golden Takin Seen for the First Time

    17.07.2025 The Schönbrunn Zoo announces delightful news: Two male golden takins have safely arrived in Vienna and can now be viewed in the new exhibit for Asian mountain animals.

    Rooftop Series "Shell Yeah!" Brings Cuban Summer Flair to Vienna

    17.07.2025 "Shell Yeah!": The rooftop bar Cayo Coco at The Hoxton hotel becomes a platform for music, seafood, and Caribbean lifestyle in July and August.

    Neuzugang im Wiener Tiergarten Schönbrunn: Erstmals Goldtakine zu sehen

    17.07.2025 Der Tiergarten Schönbrunn verkündet erfreuliche Neuigkeiten: Zwei männliche Goldtakine sind sicher in Wien eingetroffen und können nun in der neuen Anlage für asiatische Gebirgstiere besichtigt werden.

    Rooftop-Serie "Shell Yeah!" bringt kubanisches Sommerflair nach Wien

    17.07.2025 "Shell Yeah!": Die Rooftop-Bar Cayo Coco im Hotel The Hoxton wird im Juli und August zur Plattform für Musik, Meeresfrüchte und karibisches Lebensgefühl.

    Reykjanes: Volcano Spews Lava – Thermal Bath Evacuated

    17.07.2025 A volcano has erupted again on the Icelandic Reykjanes Peninsula. A fissure up to one kilometer long is spewing lava. Tourist sites like the Blue Lagoon have been evacuated as a precaution.

    Reykjanes: Vulkan spuckt Lava – Thermalbad evakuiert

    17.07.2025 Auf der isländischen Reykjanes-Halbinsel ist erneut ein Vulkan ausgebrochen. Eine bis zu einen Kilometer lange Erdspalte stößt Lava aus. Touristenorte wie die Blaue Lagune wurden vorsorglich evakuiert.

    Driver's Cabin Buried Under 50 Tons: Truck Occupants Stable After Bridge Collapse in Linz

    17.07.2025 After the collapse of a pedestrian bridge in Linz, the two seriously injured occupants of the truck are in stable condition.

    IHS predicts "moderate growth potential" by 2029

    17.07.2025 According to IHS Chief Holger Bonin, Austria's economy will grow "significantly too weakly" by the year 2029.

    Large Fire at Tomorrowland: Stage Destroyed, Festival Continues

    17.07.2025 During the setup of the Tomorrowland Festival in Boom, the main stage caught fire. Despite the severe damage, the music festival is set to begin as planned this Friday.

    Suitcase Corpse in Vienna-Favoriten: Murder Charge Against 28-Year-Old

    17.07.2025 In the case of the murdered man whose body was found in a suitcase on Quellenstraße in Vienna-Favoriten on February 28, 2025, the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has now filed a murder charge at the Regional Court.

    Koffer-Leiche in Wien-Favoriten: Mordanklage gegen 28-Jährigen

    17.07.2025 Im Fall jenes getöteten Mannes, dessen Leiche am 28. Februar 2025 in einem Koffer auf der Quellenstraße in Wien-Favoriten gefunden worden ist, hat die Staatsanwaltschaft Wien beim Landesgericht nun eine Mordanklage eingebracht.

    Paid Too Much Rent? Tenant Association Provides Tips for Reclaiming

    17.07.2025 The value adjustment clause in tenancy law has gained significance due to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court. This ruling could entitle tenants to reclaim overpaid rents.

    High Number of Unreported Cases Suspected in Illegal Beauty Procedures

    17.07.2025 In Austria, the market for aesthetic procedures is flourishing. Experts warn against illegally performed treatments with fillers, Botox & Co., which can pose serious risks.

    Hohe Dunkelziffer bei illegalen Beauty-Eingriffen vermutet

    17.07.2025 In Österreich floriert der Markt für ästhetische Eingriffe. Experten warnen vor illegal durchgeführten Behandlungen mit Filler, Botox & Co., die ernsthafte Risiken bergen können.