Truck Lost Several Beer Crates in Braunau District
22.07.2025 On Braunauer Straße (B147), a truck lost several crates of beer on Monday. They ended up on the roadway, as well as on meadows and in gardens.
Sharp Increase in Recorded "Hate Crimes"
22.07.2025 The police registered 1,118 more "hate crimes" last year than in 2023. There was no significant change in the clearance rate.
Two Austria Concerts by Jamie Cullum Canceled
22.07.2025 Jamie Cullum will not perform on the Danube Stage Tulln this coming Friday. The concert at Linz Cathedral Square the following Saturday is also canceled.
Over 100 Fire Brigade Deployments After Storm in Lower Austria
22.07.2025 After a storm, there were over 100 fire brigade operations in Lower Austria on Monday.Lung Cancer Early Detection in Five Seconds
22.07.2025 New computed tomography devices make early detection of lung cancer possible in five seconds.
Opening of the "Reform Partnership": First Federal-State Meeting at the Federal Chancellery in Vienna
21.07.2025 Representatives from the federal government, states, municipalities, and cities met on Monday at the Federal Chancellery in Vienna to discuss the announced "Reform Partnership." The goal of the project is a comprehensive administrative reform over the next one and a half years.
Transfer of Marko Arnautovic to Red Star Belgrade Confirmed
21.07.2025 The transfer of Marko Arnautovic to Red Star Belgrade was officially announced on Monday afternoon. The Serbian champion published a photo of the 36-year-old Viennese on their social media platforms, showing him in a Red Star fan T-shirt with a thumbs up.
Positive Harvest Interim Report from Local Vegetable and Fruit Farmers
21.07.2025 The local farmers are "by and large satisfied" with the fruit and vegetable season.
Headscarf Statement by Plakolm: IGGÖ Expresses "Irritation"
21.07.2025 The Islamic Religious Community in Austria (IGGÖ) is "deeply irritated" by a recent statement from Minister of Education Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) regarding the Islamic headscarf.
Vienna ÖVP: Figl will be officially elected as party leader on September 27
21.07.2025 On September 27, the Vienna ÖVP will officially elect their new leader Markus Figl as party chairman during a party conference.
Terror Attack Plans in Vienna: Two Years Partially Suspended for Teenager
21.07.2025 A 15-year-old supporter of the terrorist militia "Islamic State" (IS) ready to carry out an attack was sentenced to two years of partially suspended imprisonment on Monday at the Vienna Regional Court.
AK demands: No more fixed-term rental contracts with real estate companies
21.07.2025 The Chamber of Labor demanded on Monday that fixed-term rental contracts should finally be abolished for institutional landlords such as real estate companies, housing corporations, and insurance companies.
From 2026 Mandatory: Viennese Clubs Need an Awareness Concept
21.07.2025 Organizers must present an awareness concept in Vienna clubs and at concerts with more than 300 attendees starting in 2026, if certain conditions are met and the event ends after 9 PM.
Start for Sale of Legal Hemp in Tobacco Shops
21.07.2025 On Monday, the sale of legal hemp started in the tobacconists.
Criticism of Staff Shortages in Prisons
21.07.2025 Norbert Dürnberger, head of the GÖD Justice Guard Union, expressed criticism on Monday in the Ö1 morning journal about the staff shortage in the penal system. Ombudswoman Gabriela Schwarz wants an evaluation of the number of positions in the penal system.
Dispute with Ex in Vienna-Meidling Escalated: 20-Year-Old Injured and Arrested
21.07.2025 On Sunday afternoon, a dispute occurred in an apartment in Vienna-Meidling between a 20-year-old trans man and his ex-partner following the violation of a restraining order.
New Fraud Allegation Against Rene Benko
21.07.2025 Signa founder Rene Benko is facing a new fraud allegation. He is accused of defrauding an investor of 5 million euros. According to reports, the investor is Hans Peter Haselsteiner.
Terror Attack Plans in Vienna: Two Years Partially Suspended for Teenager
21.07.2025 A 15-year-old supporter of the terrorist militia "Islamic State" (IS) ready to carry out an attack was sentenced to two years of partially suspended imprisonment on Monday at the Vienna Regional Court.
Animal Shelter Vösendorf Cares for 24 Young Swifts
21.07.2025 The animal shelter in Vösendorf in the Mödling district is currently caring for 24 young swifts that have left their nests under the hot roofs far too early due to the extreme heat.
Vienna Police Hunt for Serial Burglar
21.07.2025 The Vienna police are searching for a suspect after business burglaries in Vienna.
36-Year-Old Arrested After Telephone Threat
21.07.2025 After threats against an employee of a telephone hotline, a 36-year-old man was arrested.
Man Attacked Ex-Girlfriend and Her Partner in Vienna Prater
21.07.2025 In the afternoon hours on Sunday, police officers from the Pappenheimgasse police station arrested a 32-year-old Slovak citizen in the Vienna Prater.
45-year-old Thief Arrested in Vienna City Center Restaurant
21.07.2025 Officers of the City Police Inner City arrested a 45-year-old Austrian shortly after a theft on Thursday.
Terror Attack Plans in Vienna: Two Years Partially Suspended for Teenager
21.07.2025 A 15-year-old supporter of the terrorist militia "Islamic State" (IS) was sentenced to two years of partially suspended imprisonment on Monday. The trial against the boy was held under strict security measures at the Vienna Regional Court. He had planned an attack at Vienna's Westbahnhof and assured an IS contact person of its execution for the summer of 2025.
Criticism of Staff Shortages in Prisons
21.07.2025 Norbert Dürnberger, head of the GÖD Justice Guard Union, expressed criticism on Monday in the Ö1 morning journal about the staff shortage in the penal system. Ombudswoman Gabriela Schwarz wants an evaluation of the number of positions in the penal system.Criticism of Staff Shortages in Prisons
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Comeback for Repair Bonus "Planned Towards the End of the Year"
21.07.2025 The repair bonus, which was suspended in May, is expected to be resumed by the end of this year, according to the Ministry of Climate.
Fourfold Jackpot in Lotto Drawing on Wednesday: Around 4.5 Million Euros Await in the Pot
21.07.2025 Even on Sunday, no one hit the "six correct numbers," which means the sixth quadruple jackpot of this year is up for grabs next Wednesday.
Cooling for Pandas at Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo
21.07.2025 On hot summer days, the giant pandas at the Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn find refreshment in the newly designed outdoor area.
Drugstore in Burgenland Robbed with Knife: Man Arrested
21.07.2025 Last Saturday, a 59-year-old man robbed a drugstore in Mattersburg.
Mega-Find by Customs in Nickelsdorf: Around 80,000 Cigarettes Discovered
21.07.2025 The customs in Nickelsdorf prevented the smuggling of around 80,000 cigarettes.
Two Police Officers in Gumpoldskirchen Hit by Car and Seriously Injured
21.07.2025 In the night from Sunday to Monday, two police officers in Gumpoldskirchen (Mödling district) were hit by a car.
Man Threw Burning Newspaper into Kiosk in Baden
21.07.2025 On Sunday, a 33-year-old man was arrested following an incident at a tobacconist in Baden.
Eleven-Year-Old Injured in Dog Attack at Bathing Lake in Upper Austria
21.07.2025 On Sunday, an eleven-year-old was attacked and bitten by a dog at Pleschinger See in Steyregg (Urfahr-Umgebung district).
Oil Film on Triesting: Fire Department Operation in the Baden District
21.07.2025 On Sunday, an oil film on the Triesting in Pottenstein (Baden district) prompted a hazardous materials operation by the fire department.
Number of Asylum Applications in Austria Continues to Decline
21.07.2025 The number of asylum applications continues to decline. According to the Ministry of the Interior, a total of 8,637 people applied for asylum in Austria in the first half of the year.
Ebensee: Woman Fatally Accident at Brunnkogel
21.07.2025 On Sunday afternoon, a 62-year-old woman from Upper Austria had a fatal accident while descending from the Brunnkogel in Ebensee (Gmunden district).
Ebensee: Woman Fatally Accident at Brunnkogel
21.07.2025 On Sunday afternoon, a 62-year-old woman from Upper Austria had a fatal accident while descending from the Brunnkogel in Ebensee (Gmunden district).
Motorcyclist Died in Nighttime Accident in Carinthia
21.07.2025 In the night to Monday, a motorcyclist from Villach lost his life on the Drautalstraße (B100) in Weißenstein (district of Villach-Land).
Number of Asylum Applications in Austria Continues to Decline
21.07.2025 The number of asylum applications continues to decline. According to the Ministry of the Interior, a total of 8,637 people applied for asylum in Austria in the first half of the year.
Post-Change in Deliveries in Vienna Until the End of the Year
21.07.2025 The postal deliveries in Vienna will be completely CO2-free by the end of the year.
Rapid Vienna and Union Berlin Draw 1-1 in Friendly Match
20.07.2025 Rapid Vienna reached a 1:1 draw in the friendly match against Union Berlin in front of 19,384 spectators at the Allianz Stadium. The German Bundesliga team took the lead through a goal by Tim Skarke after a goalkeeper error by Niklas Hedl. Claude Mbuyi equalized in the 68th minute after a setup by Andrija Radulovic. Radulovic had hit the post with a free kick shortly before.
Deceased at Triathlon Event in Salzburg
20.07.2025 A 62-year-old athlete died on Sunday during a triathlon event in Obertrum in the Salzburg Flachgau.
Austrian Woman Falls on Via Ferrata in Trentino
20.07.2025 On Sunday morning, a 57-year-old Austrian woman fell about six meters on a via ferrata in Trentino.
Increase in Truck Toll Causes Discussions in Government
20.07.2025 Within the coalition, there apparently are disputes regarding the truck toll rates for next year. The NEOS criticize that the ÖVP is preventing an increase in the truck toll for 2026.
Successful Search Operation After Car Accident in Lower Austria
20.07.2025 A search operation for a crashed driver was successfully completed on Saturday in Alland in the district of Baden in Lower Austria.
WKStA: No Initial Suspicion in Procurement of Leonardo Jets
20.07.2025 The Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) has found no initial suspicion of criminally relevant events in the procurement process of the Leonardo M-346FA subsonic jets.
Weather in Austria Will Be Unstable Next Week
20.07.2025 In the coming week, a cold front in Austria will bring changeable weather and moderate temperatures that are not too high. There will be more frequent heavy rain showers.
Shoplifter Threatened Business Owner in Vienna-Floridsdorf with Knife
20.07.2025 On Saturday, a 27-year-old attempted to steal two cans of beer from a supermarket in Vienna-Floridsdorf, according to police reports.
Suspects Arrested After Attack in Vienna City Park
20.07.2025 In April, a 27-year-old man was approached by unknown individuals in the city park in Vienna-Landstraße and subsequently beaten, threatened, and robbed. After investigations, three suspects have now been apprehended, the police announced on Sunday.
Suspect Arrested After Deadly Dispute Among Homeless in Vienna
20.07.2025 Turnaround in the case of a fatal dispute among homeless individuals in Vienna's Loquaipark at the end of June. As the police announced on Sunday, a suspect has now been arrested.
63-Year-Old Attacked Wife and Vienna Police Officers
20.07.2025 A drunk man attacked his wife in their shared apartment in Vienna-Landstraße on Friday.
Professional Pickpockets Arrested
20.07.2025 The police have arrested an experienced duo of pickpockets in Vienna.
26-Year-Old Drug Dealer Caught by Vienna Police
20.07.2025 A suspected drug dealer was arrested by police officers from the Keplergasse station in Vienna-Favoriten on the night of Friday.
Manhunt After Gas Station Robbery in Vienna-Favoriten
20.07.2025 On the night of Saturday, an as yet unidentified man, who was dressed in dark clothing and masked, robbed a gas station in Vienna-Favoriten.
Seiler und Speer rock Vienna's Ernst Happel Stadium for their Ten-Year Anniversary
20.07.2025 Seiler und Speer erlebten am Samstagabend im ausverkauften Wiener Ernst-Happel-Stadion einen triumphalen Abend. Zum zehnjährigen Jubiläum präsentierten sie ihre Hits, begleitet von Gästen wie Ernst Molden, Christian Kolonovits mit Symphonieorchester und zum Abschluss Otto Waalkes, der zuvor mit den Friesenjungs das Publikum unterhielt.