Fußball-WM-Quali: Schmid fehlt ÖFB-Team weiter im Training
2.09.2025 Romano Schmid hat auch am zweiten Training der österreichischen Fußball-Nationalmannschaft vor den WM-Qualifikationsspielen gegen Zypern und in Bosnien verpasst.
Harsh Criticism of Stocker Due to Pension Statement
2.09.2025 For the statement in the ORF "Summer Talk" that he wants to stay below the adjustment factor of 2.7 percent for the pension increase in 2026, Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) received criticism from the opposition on Tuesday.
Harsh Criticism of Stocker Due to Pension Statement
2.09.2025 For the statement in the ORF "Summer Talk" that he wants to stay below the adjustment factor of 2.7 percent for the pension increase in 2026, Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) received criticism from the opposition on Tuesday.
Help Signal Recognized: Woman in Lower Austria Escaped Violent Partner
2.09.2025 A man who allegedly threatened and beat his partner for half a year in the industrial district was arrested at the end of August.
Hilfezeichen erkannt: Frau in NÖ entkam gewalttätigem Partner
2.09.2025 Ein Mann, der im Industrieviertel seine Lebensgefährtin ein halbes Jahr lang bedroht und geschlagen haben soll, wurde Ende August festgenommen.
National Council Starts Autumn Work with Tightening of the Weapons Law
2.09.2025 The parliament is starting its autumn work, with a significant project on the agenda at the beginning.
End of Holidays and Major Events Cause Traffic Jam Weekend
2.09.2025 On the weekend of September 6th and 7th, massive traffic disruptions are expected on Austria's roads. The reason for this is the end of the holidays in several federal states as well as numerous major events.
Grasser faces another trial in Buwog case
2.09.2025 Former Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser, who has been incarcerated since early June, faces another court trial.
5,000 Euro Reward for Information After Robbery in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Who Knows This Man?
2.09.2025 In Vienna-Floridsdorf, there was a serious robbery at a supermarket branch at the beginning of August, where employees were threatened with a weapon. The Vienna police are asking for information. There is even a 5,000 Euro reward for this.
5.000 Euro Belohnung für Hinweise nach Raub in Wien-Floridsdorf: Wer kennt diesen Mann?
2.09.2025 In Wien-Floridsdorf kam es Anfang August zu einem schweren Raub in einer Supermarktfiliale, bei der Angestellte mit einer Waffe bedroht wurden. Die Polizei Wien bittet um Hinweise. Dafür gibt es sogar 5.000 Euro Belohnung.
Issues Identified in Waidhofen/Ybbstal Music School
2.09.2025 An audit report by the Lower Austrian municipal supervision reveals deficiencies in the Waidhofen/Ybbstal music school association.
Mega Drug Ring in Vienna Dismantled: 2.5 Million Euros Street Value
2.09.2025 A coordinated strike against drug-related crime in Vienna led to the seizure of large quantities of crystal meth and cocaine. Four suspects were arrested.
Mega-Drogenring in Wien zerschlagen: 2,5 Millionen Euro Straßenverkaufswert
2.09.2025 Ein koordinierter Schlag gegen die Suchtmittelkriminalität in Wien führte zur Sicherstellung großer Mengen an Crystal Meth und Kokain. Vier Tatverdächtige wurden festgenommen.
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Eurobarometer: Majority in Austria Against EU Enlargement
3.09.2025 According to a Eurobarometer survey, most Austrians are against the admission of more countries into the EU. This survey serves as a basis for the consultations of the EU European Ministers on enlargement in Copenhagen.
27-Year-Old Stabbed in Vienna-Brigittenau: Critically Injured
2.09.2025 On Monday afternoon, a 27-year-old was critically injured by multiple stab wounds in Vienna-Brigittenau. The unknown perpetrator could not be apprehended.
27-Jähriger in Wien-Brigittenau niedergestochen: Lebensgefährlich verletzt
2.09.2025 Montagnachmittag wurde ein 27-Jähriger durch mehrere Messerstiche in Wien-Brigittenau lebensgefährlich verletzt. Der unbekannte Täter konnte nicht gefasst werden.
43-Year-Old Caused Disturbance in Front of Ice Cream Shop in Vienna-Brigittenau
2.09.2025 A 43-year-old man was temporarily arrested on Monday after allegedly attempting to break into a closed ice cream shop.
43-Jähriger randalierte vor Eisgeschäft in Wien-Brigittenau
2.09.2025 Ein 43-jähriger Mann wurde am Montag vorläufig festgenommen, nachdem er versucht haben soll, in ein geschlossenes Eisgeschäft einzubrechen.
Repeated Verdict Against 18-Year-Old After Terror Plan Against Vienna Central Station
2.09.2025 An 18-year-old who attempted to attack people with a knife in the name of IS at Vienna's main train station in September 2023 has been convicted again.
Erneutes Urteil gegen 18-Jährigen nach Terror-Plan gegen Wiener Hauptbahnhof
2.09.2025 Ein 18-Jähriger, der im September 2023 mit einem Messer im Namen des IS am Wiener Hauptbahnhof auf Menschen losgehen wollte, wurde erneut verurteilt.
Nach vereiteltem Anschlag: IS-Anhänger erneut zu Haftstrafe verurteilt
2.09.2025 Nach einem vereitelten Terrorplan gegen den Wiener Hauptbahnhof ist ein inzwischen 18-jähriger IS-Sympathisant erneut verurteilt worden.
Emilia and Elias are the most popular baby names of the previous year
2.09.2025 In 2024, Emilia and Elias were the most popular names for newborns in Austria. According to Statistics Austria, Emilia was given 534 times and Elias 671 times. In total, there were 37,463 newborn girls and 39,775 newborn boys.
Emilia und Elias sind die beliebtesten Babynamen im Vorjahr
2.09.2025 Im Jahr 2024 waren Emilia und Elias die beliebtesten Vornamen für Neugeborene in Österreich. Laut Statistik Austria wurden Emilia 534 Mal und Elias 671 Mal vergeben. Insgesamt gab es 37.463 neugeborene Mädchen und 39.775 neugeborene Jungen.
Cultural Summer Vienna Recorded More Visitors
2.09.2025 Interest in the Kultursommer Wien has increased. This year, the festival attracted more than 90,000 people. A date has already been set for 2026.
Kultursommer Wien verzeichnete mehr Besucher
2.09.2025 Das Interesse am Kultursommer Wien ist gestiegen. Das Festival lockte heuer mehr als 90.000 Menschen an. Für 2026 gibt es bereits ein Datum.
EU Enlargement in the Western Balkans: Meinl-Reisinger Desires "New Momentum"
2.09.2025 Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger emphasizes the urgency of EU enlargement in the Western Balkans, in light of the Russian attack on Ukraine. Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia are crucial for Europe's completeness.
Inflation in August Continued to Rise
2.09.2025 In August, inflation increased to 4.1 percent according to the flash estimate by Statistics Austria. The inflation rate in Austria is thus significantly above the inflation rate of 2.1 percent in the Eurozone.
OeNB Chief Kocher Advocates for "Cautious Policy" in ECB Interest Rate Decision
2.09.2025 OeNB Chief Kocher urges caution regarding the next ECB interest rate decision in September.
ÖBB must save up to 600 million euros
2.09.2025 The ÖBB must save up to 600 million euros annually, reports the "Tiroler Tageszeitung". Freight transport is under pressure as many contracts are lost and the ÖBB competes with low-cost truck providers in the cargo sector. This area will also record losses this year, according to ÖBB General Director Andreas Matthä.
ÖBB müssen bis zu 600 Millionen Euro einsparen
2.09.2025 Die ÖBB müssen jährlich bis zu 600 Millionen Euro einsparen, berichtet die "Tiroler Tageszeitung". Der Güterverkehr gerät unter Druck, da viele Aufträge verloren gehen und die ÖBB im Cargo-Bereich mit günstigen Lkw-Anbietern konkurriert. Dieser Bereich wird auch dieses Jahr Verluste verzeichnen, so ÖBB-Generaldirektor Andreas Matthä.
OeNB Chief Kocher for End of Austria Surcharge
2.09.2025 To reduce the still high inflation in Austria, sustainable measures are primarily required, according to OeNB Chief Kocher.
Boom in the Health and Social Sector
2.09.2025 According to an AMS report, the health and social sector recorded an employment increase of 3.4 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year. In the industry, there were 319,000 employees working under dependent employment.
Federal Chancellor Stocker in ORF Summer Talk for Pension Increase Under 2.7 Percent
2.09.2025 ÖVP leader and Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker made it clear on Monday in the ORF summer interview that he wants to keep pension increases below 2.7 percent in 2026.Warmer and Drier August Bid Farewell
2.09.2025 August 2025 is history. Geosphere Austria has already released a preliminary monthly report.
Start of the New School Year in Eastern Austria
1.09.2025 In Eastern Austria, the new school year starts on Monday. In total, there are over 40,000 first graders in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland.
Unemployment Rose by 4.2 Percent in August
1.09.2025 Unemployment was on the rise in August. The increase was 4.2 percent compared to the previous year.
Prices for Annual Pass of Wiener Linien and Parking Permit Increase
1.09.2025 Vienna raises the prices for public transport tickets and parking. The annual pass for Wiener Linien increases by over 100 euros (however, there is a discount for the digital version), and the parking permit jumps to 13 euros per month.
Erstes ÖFB-Training ohne Posch - Auch Schmid nicht auf Platz
2.09.2025 Österreichs Fußball-Nationalteam hat am Montag bei Sonnenschein in Windischgarsten die Vorbereitungen für die WM-Qualispiele am Samstag in Linz gegen Zypern und am folgenden Dienstag in Zenica gegen Bosnien aufgenommen.
Drugstore in Mattersburg Robbed: Arrest
1.09.2025 On Monday, a 60-year-old was sentenced to two years and nine months in prison at the Eisenstadt Regional Court for a robbery at a drugstore in Mattersburg last July.
After Terror Plan Against Vienna Central Station, Active Again for IS: Trial
1.09.2025 The 18-year-old, who went to Vienna's main train station on September 11, 2023, with a combat knife in the name of the terrorist militia "Islamic State" (IS) to stab passersby on the station premises, must face charges for the second time for terrorist association at the regional court on Tuesday.
Nach Terror-Plan gegen Wiener Hbf wieder für IS betätigt: Prozess
1.09.2025 Jener 18-Jährige, der sich am 11. September 2023 im Namen der Terror-Miliz "Islamischer Staat" (IS) mit einem Kampfmesser zum Wiener Hauptbahnhof begeben hatte, um am Bahnhofsgelände auf Passanten einzustechen, muss sich am Dienstag zum zweiten Mal wegen terroristischer Vereinigung am Landesgericht verantworten.
Danube Cruise Ship Rammed Scaffold: Eastern Railway Bridge in Vienna Remained Undamaged
1.09.2025 On Monday in the early afternoon, a Danube cruise ship hit a scaffolding at the Ostbahn Bridge in Vienna.
Donau-Kreuzfahrtschiff rammte Gerüst: Ostbahnbrücke in Wien blieb unbeschädigt
1.09.2025 Am Montag am frühen Nachmittag hat ein Donau-Kreuzfahrtschiff ein Baugerüst an der Ostbahnbrücke in Wien gerammt.
Cyberattack: EU Directive Not Yet Implemented
1.09.2025 The EU Directive on Network and Information Security (NIS 2) has not yet been implemented in Austria.
Graz Theft Series Remained Undetected for Years
1.09.2025 A 29-year-old was admitted to the Graz-Jakomini correctional facility in February 2025 because he allegedly stole valuables worth 500,000 euros from a woman and a man in Graz.
Grazer Diebstahlserie blieb jahrelang unentdeckt
1.09.2025 Ein 29-Jähriger wurde im Februar 2025 in die Justizanstalt Graz-Jakomini eingeliefert, weil er eine Grazerin und einen Grazer um Wertgegenstände in Höhe von 500.000 Euro bestohlen haben soll.
Golf-Profi Sepp Straka erneut für Ryder Cup nominiert
1.09.2025 Sepp Straka wird Ende des Monats erneut den prestigeträchtigen Ryder Cup der jeweils zwölf besten Golfer aus Europa und den USA bestreiten.
Partner Secretly Drugged and Raped: Seven Years in Prison for 42-Year-Old
1.09.2025 A 42-year-old man, who allegedly drugged his partner with sleeping pills and then raped her in 2014 in the district of Bruck an der Leitha, was sentenced to seven years in prison on Monday at the Korneuburg Regional Court.
Prices for Annual Pass of Wiener Linien and Parking Permit Increase
1.09.2025 Vienna raises the prices for public transport tickets and parking. The annual pass for Wiener Linien increases by over 100 euros (however, there is a discount for the digital version), and the parking permit jumps to 13 euros per month.
Wüsten-Festival "Burning Man": Leiche in Blutlache entdeckt
1.09.2025 Ein Festivalbesucher des Spektakels "Burning Man" in der Wüste von Nevada in den USA hat eine Männerleiche in einer Blutlache entdeckt.
Truck Fire: Tauern Motorway in Carinthia Closed
1.09.2025 On Monday, the Tauern Motorway (A10) in Carinthia was closed at midday in the southbound direction due to a truck fire.
Unemployment Rose by 4.2 Percent in August
1.09.2025 Unemployment was on the rise in August. The increase compared to the previous year was 4.2 percent.
Three Years in Prison After Failed Cocaine Deal with Undercover Investigator
1.09.2025 On Monday, a 38-year-old was sentenced to three years in prison, with one year unconditional, at the Vienna Regional Court because he wanted to sell kilograms of cocaine in the federal capital this spring.
Drei Jahre Haft nach geplatztem Kokain-Deal mit verdecktem Ermittler
1.09.2025 Am Montag ist ein 38-Jähriger am Wiener Landesgericht rechtskräftig zu drei Jahren Haft, davon ein Jahr unbedingt, verurteilt worden, weil er im heurigen Frühjahr in der Bundeshauptstadt kiloweise Kokain verkaufen wollte.
Venus Williams: Emotional Comeback at the US Open
1.09.2025 Venus Williams is back on the big tennis stage at 45 years old. At the US Open, she showed an impressive comeback against Karolina Muchova despite a loss, moving fans and journalists to tears.
Venus Williams: Emotional Comeback at the US Open
1.09.2025 Venus Williams is back on the big tennis stage at 45 years old. At the US Open, she showed an impressive comeback against Karolina Muchova despite a loss, moving fans and journalists to tears.
Venus Williams: Emotional Comeback at the US Open
1.09.2025 Venus Williams is back on the big tennis stage at 45 years old. At the US Open, she showed an impressive comeback against Karolina Muchova despite a loss, moving fans and journalists to tears. Lesedauer: 3 min