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  • How Heat Affects the Body

    1.07.2025 Heat poses a significant strain on the body. Sunstroke, heat collapse, and heatstroke can occur. But what are the differences? An overview:

    We are giving away a short vacation for two at the Chalets Coburg Schladming

    15.07.2025 Win an unforgettable short vacation for two people at the exclusive Boutique Aparthotel Chalets Coburg Schladming - the best place for those who love the mountains but don't want to miss out on the vibrant life of a city.

    Continuation Secured: Who Has Taken Over Palmers

    30.06.2025 The insolvent lingerie retailer Palmers experienced a takeover by a Danish company.

    Wanted to Kill "Infidels" - Committal for Man

    30.06.2025 A man who converted to Islam had to answer for plans to kill "infidels" at the Feldkirch Regional Court in the new week.

    Exciting Summer in Lower Austria with the Top Excursion Destinations

    30.06.2025 The 54 member businesses of the TOP excursion destinations in Lower Austria offer a wide range of experiences for young and old during the summer holidays: from refreshing mountain tours to shady flower gardens and art-historical exhibitions, to craft stations, atmospheric concert evenings, and summer festivals with culinary delights.

    IS Supporter in Vienna Sentenced

    30.06.2025 In Vienna, a teenager was convicted on Monday for terrorist association and criminal organization.

    Win Fan Packages for the Cinema Release of "The Smurfs: The Big Movie"

    30.06.2025 From July 17, the movie "The Smurfs: The Big Movie" will be showing in cinemas across Austria. You can grab two fan packages with us.

    Vienna Opera Summer Returns with Giuseppe Verdi's "La Traviata"

    1.07.2025 After the great success last year, the Vienna Opera Summer 2025 returns - with a new opera and a new location.

    Prices for VOR Climate Tickets Increase in September

    30.06.2025 The Eastern Region Transport Association (VOR) will increase the prices for the VOR Climate Tickets MetropolRegion, VOR Region, and the VOR Route Annual Tickets starting September 1st.

    Drought Causes Barbecue Ban at Public Grilling Areas in Vienna

    30.06.2025 The public barbecue areas in Vienna must remain unused for the time being. Due to dryness and the risk of forest fires, a barbecue ban has been enforced there.

    Pension Reform: Social Partners Criticize

    30.06.2025 The pension reform planned before the summer is facing headwinds from the social partners.

    Drought Causes Barbecue Ban at Public Grilling Areas in Vienna

    30.06.2025 The public barbecue areas in Vienna must remain unused for the time being. Due to dryness and the risk of forest fires, a barbecue ban has been enforced there.

    Drought Causes Barbecue Ban at Public Grilling Areas in Vienna

    30.06.2025 The public barbecue areas in Vienna must remain unused for the time being. Due to dryness and the risk of forest fires, a barbecue ban has been imposed there.

    The Summer Cinemas in Vienna 2025: All Programs

    7.07.2025 The open-air cinemas in Vienna are once again offering a wide selection of films in 2025. Visitors can enjoy a great cinema experience under the open sky, some of which are free of charge. VIENNA.at presents an overview of the program of the Vienna summer cinemas 2025.

    Free Admission at the Open Air Film Festival KARLSkino in Vienna: Program 2025

    30.06.2025 The two-week Open Air Film Festival KARLSkino takes place with free admission in July 2025 at Vienna's Karlsplatz. The program consists of international festival films, rarities, and current debates, we have an overview of all the films.

    Vienna Airport Surpassed the 300,000 Mark on the First Holiday Weekend

    30.06.2025 The Vienna Airport surpassed the 300,000 mark in passenger numbers from Friday to Sunday on the first holiday weekend.

    Drought Causes Barbecue Ban at Public Grilling Areas in Vienna

    30.06.2025 The public barbecue areas in Vienna must remain unused for the time being. Due to dryness and the risk of forest fires, a barbecue ban has been enforced there.

    Rescue Operations After Swimming Accidents in Vienna: Child and Men Resuscitated

    30.06.2025 A child and two men had to be resuscitated on Sunday after swimming accidents in Vienna. An 85-year-old woman, who had been resuscitated after a swimming accident in the New Danube, has since passed away.

    Car Driver with Arrest Warrant Caught by Vienna Police During Check

    30.06.2025 During a routine traffic check in Vienna-Meidling on Saturday evening, police officers stopped a 41-year-old man who identified himself with a false identity.

    Dead Woman in the Danube: Autopsy Result is Here

    30.06.2025 After the recovery of a deceased person from the Danube near Klosterneuburg, there is now an autopsy result.

    Aggressive Driver Hid in Taxi While Fleeing from Vienna Police

    30.06.2025 A 21-year-old driver without a license resisted a police check in Vienna-Favoriten on Monday and was arrested after a short escape.

    Failed Robber Returned to Vienna Tobacco Shop to Make Threat

    30.06.2025 A 22-year-old was reported by the police on Sunday after he allegedly attempted a theft in a tobacconist in Vienna-Favoriten.

    Does the Heatwave Bring a New Record or Will the Old Peak Hold?

    30.06.2025 The next few days are expected to be very hot, especially in the east of the country - but new records are not expected.

    Brutal Robbery in Vienna City: Victim Attacked with Pepper Spray

    30.06.2025 Early Sunday morning, a 33-year-old man was attacked and seriously injured by four as yet unknown perpetrators with pepper spray and punches in downtown Vienna.

    Majority of Viennese Want ESC in Federal Capital

    30.06.2025 A Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in the federal capital would likely have the majority of Viennese people behind it. According to a survey commissioned by W24 from the IFDD Institute, 62 percent of respondents are in favor of an ESC in Vienna.

    Becker Baby on the Way: 57-Year-Old Shares Sweet News on Instagram

    30.06.2025 Boris Becker has published a private video on Instagram that gives rise to speculation about a possible addition to the family.

    Chlorine Gas Alarm: Leobersdorf Adventure Pool Evacuated, Nine People in Hospital

    30.06.2025 A technical defect in a chlorine gas dosing system during ongoing operations at the Leobersdorf adventure pool resulted in a hazardous materials deployment on Saturday afternoon.

    Riots in Front of Vienna Day Center: Witnesses Rushed to Help Police

    30.06.2025 A 36-year-old man caused a police operation on Saturday at the forecourt of a day center for the homeless in Vienna-Ottakring. Several people were injured.

    Woman Dead After Motorcycle Accident in Weinviertel

    30.06.2025 In Lower Austria, a 28-year-old woman lost her life in a motorcycle accident over the weekend.

    Teenagers Threatened and Robbed in Vienna's Millennium City: Teens Caught

    30.06.2025 After a robbery in the Millennium City in Vienna-Brigittenau in May, the police have identified two teenagers as suspects.

    Falco Musical at the Vienna Ronacher Enthralled the Masses

    30.06.2025 Falco continues to attract many people, according to the Vienna Ronacher in a report after two completely sold-out seasons.

    More Staff Planned for School Psychology

    30.06.2025 Minister of Education Christoph Wiederkehr has announced an increase to 390 positions in school psychology.

    UN Security Council: Spindelegger Sees Good Chances for Austria

    30.06.2025 Former Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger (ÖVP) expresses "confidence" in Austria's UN candidacy.

    Two Women Resuscitated After CO Accidents in Vienna

    30.06.2025 On Sunday, a woman in Vienna-Landstraße was in life-threatening danger due to elevated carbon monoxide levels. She had to be resuscitated. Another CO accident occurred just a few days earlier in the Döbling district.

    Rescue Operations After Swimming Accidents in Vienna: Child and Men Resuscitated

    30.06.2025 A child and two men had to be resuscitated on Sunday after swimming accidents in Vienna. An 85-year-old woman, who had been resuscitated after a swimming accident in the New Danube, has since passed away.

    Red Cross Raises Alarm: Blood is Running Low

    30.06.2025 The situation of blood supplies in Austria remains tense, as the stocks continue to be very low. In response, Federal Minister Gerhard Karner, together with Federal Police Director Michael Takacs and Michael Opriesnig, the Secretary General of the Austrian Red Cross, donated blood this morning.

    Free Report Card Events in Vienna and Lower Austria Before the Summer Holidays 2025

    4.07.2025 At the start of the summer holidays, students in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland can once again enjoy many free activities for their report cards on June 27. VIENNA.at has summarized the report card promotions for 2025.

    Free Report Card Events in Vienna and Lower Austria Before the Summer Holidays 2025

    30.06.2025 At the start of the summer holidays, students in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland can once again enjoy many free activities for their report cards on June 27. VIENNA.at has summarized the report card promotions for 2025.

    Free Report Card Events in Vienna and Lower Austria Before the Summer Holidays 2025

    30.06.2025 At the start of the summer holidays, students in Vienna, Lower Austria, and Burgenland can once again enjoy many free activities for their report cards on June 27. VIENNA.at has summarized the report card promotions for 2025.

    Free Report Card Events in Vienna and Lower Austria Before the Summer Holidays 2025

    30.06.2025 At the start of the summer holidays, students in Vienna and Lower Austria can once again enjoy many free activities for their report cards on June 27. VIENNA.at has summarized the report card promotions for 2025.

    Lotto Fivefold Jackpot: 6.3 Million Euros in the Pot on Wednesday

    30.06.2025 Even last Sunday, no one in the lottery marked the "six correct numbers" on a ticket. Thus, for the third time this year, there is a fivefold jackpot in the "6 out of 45" lottery.

    Nine Fire Departments Deployed in Fire in St. Pölten District

    30.06.2025 On Sunday evening, 177 firefighters battled a fire in the St. Pölten district.

    Medical School Entrance Exam: Number of Registrations Increased

    30.06.2025 On Friday, 15,668 people will participate in the medical school entrance exam. A total of 1,900 study places are offered at the Medical Universities of Vienna, Innsbruck, Graz, and the Medical Faculty of the University of Linz. Interest has increased again after a decline in the past three years.

    Edtstadler becomes Salzburg's second female governor

    30.06.2025 Karoline Edtstadler (ÖVP) will be the new governor in Salzburg. Salzburg will thus be a pioneer, as there have only been three women at the head of a state government in Austria so far. Edtstadler is the fourth female governor among a total of 77 governors since 1945. In the conference of governors, Johanna Mikl-Leitner (ÖVP) was recently the only female governor.

    Heatwave in Austria Approaches First Peak

    30.06.2025 While large parts of Europe are already suffering from the heat, it will also become very hot in Austria this week.

    Number of Births by Cesarean Section in Austria Has Risen Sharply

    30.06.2025 According to Statistics Austria, 32.5 percent of the 76,534 children born in Austria last year were delivered by cesarean section. When this delivery method was first recorded in the statistics in 1995, the proportion was 12.4 percent.

    Viennese Taxi Driver Caught Burglar in Vienna-Wieden

    30.06.2025 On Saturday, a Vienna taxi driver apprehended a 14-year-old after a break-in into his vehicle.

    Investigations After Discovery of Body in Apartment in Vienna-Margareten

    30.06.2025 On Saturday, a 27-year-old woman was found dead in her apartment in Vienna-Margareten. Neighbors alerted the police due to a strong smell of decomposition. The professional fire brigade opened the door around 1:30 PM, after which the emergency services discovered the body.

    "Echo" Concert at the Vienna Central Cemetery Open Air and Free Admission

    30.06.2025 This year, a "Nachklang" concert will once again take place at the Vienna Central Cemetery, outdoors and with free admission.

    Wifo-Boss: Why Forecasts Are Wrong

    30.06.2025 Wifo Director Gabriel Felbermayr has addressed the question of why forecasts often undergo changes.

    Billion Potential Around "Cold Progression"

    30.06.2025 The reversal of the abolition of "bracket creep" could make various unpleasant budget consolidation measures unnecessary, as calculated by the union-affiliated Momentum Institute in a "Policy Note."

    Earlier Train Departure? Now You Get Your Money Back

    29.06.2025 If the departure of a train is moved forward by 60 minutes or more, passengers are entitled to compensation.

    Soldiers Intervened After Attempted Robbery in Vienna

    28.06.2025 A rather unexpected "deployment" occurred on Friday for two soldiers of the Austrian Armed Forces. They intervened after an attempted robbery in Vienna.

    Farmer in Styria Killed by Bull

    28.06.2025 In Styria, a farmer lost his life over the weekend.

    Car Collided with City Bus in Vienna

    28.06.2025 In a traffic accident in Vienna, a woman was slightly injured on Friday, according to the police.

    Man Injured Officer on the Way to Vienna Police Station

    28.06.2025 A 23-year-old injured an officer on Friday, according to the Vienna police. After he later lost his balance and ended up on the ground, the man was eventually taken to the hospital.