Coalition Agrees on Nationwide Tipping Rules in Austria
24.07.2025 The government has agreed on uniform flat rates for social contributions on tips throughout Austria.
Artificial Intelligence and Home Office: Opportunities and Challenges for the Workplace of the Future
24.07.2025 The world of work is undergoing rapid change. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and flexible work models are not just buzzwords, but driving forces of a profound transformation. But what does this mean specifically for you, your career, and society?
Child and Youth Services Were Under Great Strain in 2024
24.07.2025 According to Statistics Austria, last year 45,313 minors received support for upbringing in their families through child and youth welfare services.
Domestic Online Retail: Shein Among the Top 10 for the First Time
24.07.2025 For the first time, the Chinese online fashion retailer Shein is among the top group of Austrian online retailers.
Weather Remains Unstable Over the Weekend
24.07.2025 The changeable weather continues. According to Geosphere Austria, it will remain unsettled nationwide both over the weekend and at the beginning of next week. Rain and thunderstorms are possible, but also sunny phases. Temperatures will reach a maximum of 26 to 30 degrees.
U-Committee: FPÖ Has Officially Called on the Constitutional Court
24.07.2025 To be able to initiate their committee of inquiry, the FPÖ has officially called upon the Constitutional Court (VfGH).
E-Bike Recall 2025: Cube Warns of Dangerous Component
24.07.2025 The bicycle manufacturer Cube is recalling numerous e-bike models from the 2025 lineup. The reason is a technical defect in the crank that can lead to dangerous falls.
Investigations into Baumgartner's Death: Technical Expert Team Commissioned
24.07.2025 The Italian prosecutor's office in Fermo continues to investigate the exact circumstances of the fatal crash of Austrian extreme sportsman Felix Baumgartner, who had an accident a week ago in Porto Sant ́Elpidio, Italy.
Tesla after the Crash: This is How Elon Musk Recovers Billions
24.07.2025 Tesla achieved a billion-dollar profit of around 1.17 billion US dollars in the second quarter of 2025 after a challenging start to the year, with revenue of about 22.5 billion US dollars, but continued to show declining delivery numbers and competitive challenges, while the company advances its plans for affordable vehicles and autonomous mobility with the launch of a robotaxi service in Austin.
4.7 Million Euros: Lotto Quadruple Jackpot Cracked in Upper Austria
24.07.2025 Last Wednesday, the drawing evening ended with a "Solo for Three." Because both in Lotto "6 out of 45" and in LottoPlus there was a solo six, and also in the Joker, a single participant was successful in the first rank.
Brutal Knife Attack on Husband in Waldviertel: 52-Year-Old in Custody
24.07.2025 On Wednesday evening, a 52-year-old woman allegedly attacked her husband with a kitchen knife in a single-family home in Karlstein an der Thaya (district of Waidhofen an der Thaya) and threatened to kill him.
The Immortal Legend: Ozzy Osbourne's Legacy Lives On
24.07.2025 The music world and far beyond mourn the loss of a true icon: Ozzy Osbourne, the unmistakable frontman of Black Sabbath and beloved TV star, has passed away at the age of 76. His family announced on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, that he peacefully fell asleep surrounded by his loved ones. But even though the "Prince of Darkness" has left us, his multifaceted legacy remains, shaping genres, breaking conventions, and inspiring countless people.
The Immortal Legend: Ozzy Osbourne's Legacy Lives On
24.07.2025 The music world and far beyond mourn the loss of a true icon: Ozzy Osbourne, the unmistakable frontman of Black Sabbath and beloved TV star, has passed away at the age of 76. His family announced on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, that he peacefully fell asleep surrounded by his loved ones. But even though the "Prince of Darkness" has left us, his multifaceted legacy remains, shaping genres, breaking conventions, and inspiring countless people.
The Immortal Legend: Ozzy Osbourne's Legacy Lives On
24.07.2025 The music world and far beyond mourn the loss of a true icon: Ozzy Osbourne, the unmistakable frontman of Black Sabbath and beloved TV star, has passed away at the age of 76. His family announced on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, that he peacefully fell asleep surrounded by his loved ones. But even though the "Prince of Darkness" has left us, his multifaceted legacy remains, shaping genres, breaking conventions, and inspiring countless people.
The Shock That Moves the World: Ozzy Osbourne Is Dead. But What Makes Him Immortal?
24.07.2025 The music world and far beyond mourns a true icon: Ozzy Osbourne, the unmistakable frontman of Black Sabbath and beloved TV star, has passed away at the age of 76. His family announced on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, that he peacefully fell asleep surrounded by his loved ones. But even though the "Prince of Darkness" has left us, his multifaceted legacy remains, shaping genres, breaking conventions, and inspiring countless people.
Pinzgau: Roads and Buildings Damaged by Mudslides
24.07.2025 On Wednesday evening, thunderstorms with heavy rain led to mudslides in the Pinzgau region.
Car in Tyrol Hit 72-Year-Old Pedestrian
24.07.2025 Thursday morning, a 72-year-old pedestrian was hit by the car of a 79-year-old driver in Wattens, Tyrol (Innsbruck-Land district).
Exploding Food Prices: How Supermarket Giants Rip Us Off at the Checkout
24.07.2025 Food prices are skyrocketing and supermarket giants are cashing in heavily, while consumers groan and farmers struggle to survive.
Massive Diesel Spill Led to Cross-Border Fire Department Operation
24.07.2025 On Wednesday afternoon, a massive diesel spill at the Czech-Austrian border engaged fire departments from both countries.
Last Chance: Buy Climate Ticket Before Price Increase
24.07.2025 From August 1, the nationwide climate ticket in Austria will cost up to 120 euros more. Those who want to take advantage of the old price must act quickly: The purchase is still possible until the end of the month.
Farmer in the Melk District Seriously Injured by Bull
24.07.2025 Late Wednesday evening, a bull severely injured a farmer in St. Leonhard am Forst (Melk district).
With This Surprising Kitchen Trick, Your Geraniums Will Bloom Longer Than Ever
24.07.2025 You love geraniums, but their blooms fade faster than you'd like? Imagine a surprisingly simple trick from your kitchen could solve this problem and turn your balcony boxes into a true sea of flowers. We're talking about a home remedy that costs almost nothing and yet can work wonders: yeast!
New Take-Back Obligations for Batteries and Accumulators in Austria
24.07.2025 Starting from August 18, 2025, significantly expanded take-back obligations for all types of batteries and accumulators will come into effect in Austria in accordance with the new EU Battery Regulation. These changes also apply to recycling centers and retailers.
New Take-Back Obligations for Batteries and Accumulators in Austria
24.07.2025 Starting from August 18, 2025, significantly expanded take-back obligations for all types of batteries and accumulators will come into effect in Austria in accordance with the new EU Battery Regulation. These changes also apply to recycling centers and retailers.
New Take-Back Obligations for Batteries and Accumulators in Austria
24.07.2025 Starting from August 18, 2025, significantly expanded take-back obligations for all types of batteries and accumulators will come into effect in Austria in accordance with the new EU Battery Regulation. These changes also apply to recycling centers and retailers.
"The Devil Wears Prada 2": First Images of Anne Hathaway
24.07.2025 Almost two decades after the cinema hit "The Devil Wears Prada," Anne Hathaway returns to her role as Andy Sachs. The sequel is set to hit theaters in May 2026 – with the original cast and new additions.
Ellen DeGeneres Flees from Trump: New Life in the British Idyll
24.07.2025 Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have left the USA behind and are now enjoying a new life in the British idyll, far from Trump and political tensions.
Ellen DeGeneres Flees from Trump: New Life in British Idyll
24.07.2025 Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi have left the USA behind and are now enjoying a new life in the British idyll, far from Trump and political tensions.
Fatal Construction Site Accident in Steyr: 61-Year-Old Hit by Concrete Element
24.07.2025 On Wednesday, a 61-year-old man was fatally injured at a construction site in Steyr.
SUV Crashed into Property: Pensioner Injured in Bad Vöslau
24.07.2025 On Wednesday, a spectacular traffic accident occurred in the midday hours in Bad Vöslau, Baden district.Trial After Foiled Attack on Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
24.07.2025 On Friday, a young man stands before the Regional Court of Wiener Neustadt, who is considered a close confidant of Beran A. The 20-year-old Beran A. is suspected of planning an attack on the Taylor Swift concert scheduled for August 9, 2024, at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna.
Later, but Also Longer: How Climate Change Affects Allergy Sufferers
24.07.2025 The bloom of the highly allergenic herbs mugwort and ragweed begins later due to dryness, but is extended by neophytes and rainfall, while a milder ragweed season than the previous year is expected.
Summer Council of Ministers Addresses Reform of Approval Procedures
23.07.2025 On Wednesday, the federal government convened for its summer cabinet meeting. The focus was on simplifying approval procedures, particularly for large infrastructure projects.
Bad news for fans of Lido Sounds Festival in Linz
23.07.2025 The Lido Sounds Festival in Linz will no longer take place in 2026, as reported on "nachrichten.at" on Wednesday.
Ten Years of Vienna Escape Rooms: Anniversary Challenge with Exclusive Prizes
23.07.2025 Four of the most well-known escape room providers in Vienna invite you to the "Escape Challenge Vienna," a free, cross-company scavenger hunt offering mini-puzzles at various locations from August 4th to 8th, promising attractive prizes.
Vorarlberg Silvretta High Alpine Road: Opening Postponed
23.07.2025 Damage from heavy rain and poor weather forecasts are affecting the planned opening of the Silvretta High Alpine Road in Montafon.
FPÖ Criticizes SPÖ, Foresight, and ORF
23.07.2025 The FPÖ uses the awarding of a contract by the SPÖ-led Ministry of Culture to Foresight to criticize the party, the institute, and the ORF.
Literature Scholarship: Ministry Reverses Time Reduction
23.07.2025 The reduction of the federal literature project grant, previously set for twelve months, to ten months has caused a stir in the literary scene. Now, the ministry is retracting the cost-cutting measure for the current funding period, as stated to the APA on Wednesday.
Huge Crowd at the Public Viewing of the Women's Football European Championship at Vienna's Schlesingerplatz
23.07.2025 Around 300 football fans gathered at Schlesingerplatz in Vienna for a special public viewing of the Women's Football European Championship, organized by the Josefstadt district administration and the association Football Fans Against Homophobia.
Football: Austria Wien Starts Season Against European Cup Newcomer Spaeri Tiflis
23.07.2025 On Thursday, Wiener Austria will make their first appearance of the season in a competitive match on the international stage. In the qualification for the Football Conference League, the "Violets" will face Spaeri Tiflis - a club that has never appeared in the European Cup.
Austrian Components for Russian Missiles: Vienna Company Denies Relations
23.07.2025 Roithner Lasertechnik from Vienna terminated a business relationship with a Hong Kong customer after it became known that ordered laser diodes might be used in Russian air-to-air missiles.
Summer Council of Ministers Addresses Reform of Approval Procedures
23.07.2025 On Wednesday, the federal government convened for its summer cabinet meeting. The focus was on simplifying approval procedures, particularly for large infrastructure projects.
Austrian Army Deployment at War's End in Ukraine? Austria Shows Willingness to Consider
23.07.2025 In the event of a possible end to the war in Ukraine, a deployment of the Austrian Armed Forces could occur.
VfGH reviews legality of the Carinthian referendum on wind power
23.07.2025 The Constitutional Court is reviewing the legality of the Carinthian referendum on wind power, as the wording of the question may contain a value-laden addition, while a similar vote in Lower Austria has already been annulled.
NEOS Inquiry on Iran Deals by MedAustron
24.07.2025 The NEOS in the Lower Austrian state parliament want clarification on the business activities of the Wiener Neustadt cancer treatment and research center MedAustron with an Iranian company.
Waste Piles on Austria's Highways Continue to Grow
24.07.2025 In 2024, just over 9,000 tons of waste were collected on Austria's highways and expressways - a slight increase compared to the 8,500 tons in 2023. The amount of waste increased especially in Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Tyrol, Styria, and Carinthia.No White Smoke on Tips
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Could the "Vienna Model" Solve the EU Housing Crisis?
23.07.2025 A delegation from the EU Parliament visited the Vienna housing market to study the "Vienna Model," which is cited as an example in the fight against the EU-wide housing crisis.
False Police Officers Received Prison Sentences in Vienna
23.07.2025 In Vienna, there were prison sentences for two fake police officers on Wednesday. The verdicts are not legally binding.
14 Million Euros: Austria Provides Humanitarian Aid in Crisis Areas Worldwide
23.07.2025 Austria provides 14 million euros from the Foreign Disaster Fund to support humanitarian crises in Ukraine, Afghanistan, and several countries in Africa and the Middle East. The largest single amount of 2.5 million euros goes to Ethiopia.
8.8 Million Overnight Stays: New Record in Vienna
24.07.2025 The overnight stays in the first half of the year in Vienna have climbed to a new high of 8.8 million.
Hazardous Goods Transporter Stopped on Vienna A23
23.07.2025 The Vienna police stopped a hazardous materials transporter with inadequate load securing on the Vienna A23 on Tuesday.
No White Smoke for Tips
23.07.2025 The black-red-pink coalition has not yet reached an agreement on tips.
22-Year-Old Allegedly Raped at Schillerpromenade in Vienna-Liesing
23.07.2025 The State Criminal Police Office Vienna is searching for an unknown perpetrator who allegedly raped a 22-year-old woman on Tuesday evening in Vienna-Liesing. The police are asking for information.
Armed Robbery at Gas Station in Vienna-Simmering
23.07.2025 In Vienna-Simmering, a serious robbery occurred at a gas station on the night of Wednesday, where a masked man obtained cash with a firearm and escaped.
Bicycle Thief Caught Red-Handed in Vienna City
23.07.2025 A pedestrian noticed a man on Tuesday evening who was busy with a bicycle in the Bauernmarkt area and alerted the police.
Football: Dečić Tuzi First Task for Rapid Vienna Under Stöger
23.07.2025 The competitive debut of Peter Stöger as the coach of SK Rapid Wien is imminent. The first hurdle presents itself on Thursday in the qualification for the UEFA Europa Conference League in Montenegro and is called Dečić Tuzi.