NOW LIVE: Draw for the Groups for the 2026 Football World Cup
5.12.2025 The ÖFB team will learn today about their group opponents for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The draw will be available here via livestream starting at 6:00 PM.
Young Prisoner Found Dead in Vienna-Josefstadt Correctional Facility
5.12.2025 A young inmate was found dead on Friday morning in the Vienna-Josefstadt correctional facility. The Ministry of Justice confirmed a corresponding report by the "Kronen Zeitung" to the APA.
Girl with Distress Signal: Stepfather Charged - Trial Still This Year in Vienna
5.12.2025 A 39-year-old man, who was arrested in Vienna on November 30 after his stepdaughter (6) drew attention to herself with the emergency signal for domestic violence, has now been charged. The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has filed charges of severe coercion and deprivation of liberty at the Regional Court for Criminal Matters.
ORF Chief Weißmann: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna Will Not Suffer from Cancellations
5.12.2025 After the decision for Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna and the withdrawals from the Netherlands, Spain, Slovenia, and Ireland, ORF head Weißmann has now spoken out.
Shopping Day on December 8th Causes Excitement Every Year
5.12.2025 Even after 30 years, open trading on the Marian feast day continues to spark discussions. While December 8th has become established as a shopping day for many consumers, the majority of the population rejects open stores according to surveys.
Is the Eurovision Song Contest Losing More Countries?
5.12.2025 The EBU plans to release the participant list for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna this year. However, even before that, a quartet has announced a boycott - and more countries could join them.
Viennese Housing Cooperative Placed Under Supervision After Audit
5.12.2025 The regulatory authority has intervened with the Vienna Construction and Settlement Cooperative "Kriegerheimstätten". According to the office of Housing Councillor Gaal, inspections revealed various problems. A commissioner from the state government has been appointed for the cooperative.
WEGA Operation After Knife Attack in Vienna 15
5.12.2025 In a multi-party house on Felberstraße in Vienna-Rudolfsheim, a confrontation occurred between two men on Thursday evening. A 26-year-old was slightly injured with a knife.
Digital Euro to Make Europe More Independent
5.12.2025 The digital euro is intended to complement cash, strengthen Europe's independence, and reduce fees for non-European payment service providers. Representatives from politics and the financial sector emphasized this during a discussion in Vienna. The introduction is planned for 2029.
These Lists Are Running in the St. Pölten Election
5.12.2025 In the municipal council election on January 25, 2026, in St. Pölten, a total of seven parties or lists will run: SPÖ, ÖVP, FPÖ, Greens, and NEOS, which are already represented in the town hall, as well as KPÖ and the "Multicultural Society".
Methamphetamine and Several E-Scooters Seized in Vienna Apartment
5.12.2025 A search was conducted in an apartment in Vienna-Favoriten. Among the items seized were e-scooters and methamphetamine.
Rents Increased Further in the Third Quarter
5.12.2025 The cost of housing continued to rise in the third quarter.
15-Year-Old Attacked Ex-Girlfriend at Vienna Subway Station Längenfeldgasse: Girl Fell onto Tracks
5.12.2025 In the Längenfeldgasse subway station, a 15-year-old attacked his ex-girlfriend of the same age with a knife early Friday morning. During the attack, the young girl fell onto the tracks. Bystanders rushed to help the girl.
Family Dispute in Vienna-Margareten Led to Police Intervention
5.12.2025 In a multi-party house in Vienna-Margareten, a loud argument between father and son occurred on Thursday evening, prompting the police to intervene.
Tram Hits 80-Year-Old in Vienna-Landstraße: Life-Threatening Condition
5.12.2025 An 80-year-old man was hit by a tram and critically injured on Thursday in Fasangasse, Vienna-Landstraße. Despite emergency braking, a collision occurred.
How Schools Are Now Being Streamlined
5.12.2025 Education Minister Wiederkehr presented ten measures on Friday to reduce the bureaucratic burden on schools. These measures result from a participatory process with 19,000 participants from schools, administration, and practice, according to the minister. Criticism came from the teachers' union.
After Criticism from FPÖ Ombudsman in Pilnacek Case: This is What the ÖVP Says
5.12.2025 The political back-and-forth between ÖVP and FPÖ regarding the U-Committee in the Pilnacek case continues on Friday.
Is the Eurovision Song Contest Losing More Countries?
5.12.2025 The EBU wants to publish the participant list for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna this year. However, even before that, a quartet has announced a boycott - and more countries could join.
Price Explosion at the Pump: Fuel Prices Have Risen Sharply Again
5.12.2025 The strong inflation in Austria is also noticeable at gas stations. Prices have recently increased significantly, placing Austria above the European average, criticizes the ÖAMTC.
NÖ: Several Injured After Accident with Drunk Driver from Vienna
5.12.2025 In a traffic accident in Lower Austria on Thursday, four people were injured. An intoxicated woman from Vienna veered into oncoming traffic on the B9 and collided head-on with a car.
Viennese Skier Seriously Injured in Accident on Planai
5.12.2025 With the start of the winter sports season, the first ski accidents are occurring in the areas.
What Experts Say Could Help Against High Electricity Prices
5.12.2025 According to experts, there is a lack of decisive measures in the fight against high electricity prices. During a discussion in Vienna, industry experts called for structural reforms, less political interference, and a bolder approach to exploiting savings potential in the energy system.
Habsburg Jewels: "Florentine Commission" Convened
5.12.2025 New development regarding the Habsburg jewels in a Canadian safe deposit box: This week, the "Florentine Commission" convened for the first time.
Involved in Car Breakdown: 45-Year-Old Killed in Burgenland
5.12.2025 A 45-year-old car driver was killed in an accident on Thursday evening on the L307 between Halbturn and Andau.
Sido and Paul Kalkbrenner are coming to Frequency 2026
5.12.2025 The Frequency Festival will also feature well-known names in 2026 - including Sido, Paul Kalkbrenner, and Zara Larsson.
Fiaker horse collapsed at Vienna's Heldenplatz and got stuck: Fire brigade operation
9.12.2025 On Saturday, a carriage horse fell at Vienna's Heldenplatz and could not free itself. Only emergency services were able to cut the animal out of the harness.
Vienna has the lowest land consumption of all federal states
5.12.2025 Vienna uses the least land of all federal states – despite a growing population. This is shown by new data for World Soil Day. With only 0.08 hectares per day, the city is well below the Austrian average.
Femicide Study from Vienna: What Makes Relationships Dangerous
5.12.2025 A new study shows: possessiveness, control, and psychological violence are key warning signs before attempted or completed femicides. In all cases examined in Vienna, clear risk factors were present beforehand – no act came as a surprise.
Front-Crash Between Car and Bus in Upper Austria
5.12.2025 In a head-on collision between a car and a bus in Alkoven on Thursday, several people were injured. The car driver died in the hospital.
What does the Vienna SPÖ still want?
5.12.2025 Guest commentary by Johannes Huber. A wave of burdens follows another, the true budget situation was kept secret before the municipal council election in the spring: This also affects the mayor's party itself.
Broker or Sell Privately? How to Make the Right Decision
5.12.2025 Anyone looking to sell a property has two options available: through a real estate agent or private sale. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, which should be carefully considered.
Here the most expensive house in Vienna-Döbling was sold in 2024
5.12.2025 The most expensive building sold in 2024 in Vienna-Döbling is a multi-family house. It was sold for 17.94 million euros.
The Post Deadlines for Packages and Letters for Christmas 2025
18.12.2025 If you want to send Christmas mail on time, you should act soon: The deadline for domestic packages is December 19, and for express shipments, there is time until December 22.
Mandatory Summer School is Coming: Teachers Warn of Chaos
5.12.2025 The planned mandatory summer school for children needing German language support is causing criticism. While some institutions see improvements, the teachers' union warns of a "bureaucratic monster" and questions the educational benefit.
Does the Summer Night Concert fall victim to Vienna's austerity measures?
5.12.2025 The traditional Summer Night Concert of the Vienna Philharmonic faces an uncertain future after a massive cut in funding. The popular free event in the Schönbrunn Palace Park is at risk of reaching its limits due to budget cuts by the city of Vienna.
U2/U5 Construction Site Causes Significant Building Damage on Linke Wienzeile
5.12.2025 A breach of the tunnel floor during the construction of the subway in Vienna led to ground subsidence and building damage at the beginning of November. Residents report cracks and warped door frames and are concerned. The Vienna public transport company tries to reassure: Safety is not at risk.
Schellhorn Statement Causes Internal Party Trouble
5.12.2025 NEOS State Secretary Josef Schellhorn faces criticism from his own ranks after a statement.
Ever Warmer Summers in the Alps
5.12.2025
The summer half-year of 2025 was among the ten warmest on record in the Alpine region of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Particularly notable was June, which was considered an exceptionally hot month and was recorded as the second or third warmest in the Alpine region, only surpassed by the years 2003 and 2019, according to meteorologists on Thursday. After snow was still present in many higher areas in May, there were significantly fewer snow days from June to September than the long-term average.
Tickets, Visa, TV Broadcast: FAQ on the 2026 Football World Cup
5.12.2025 The 48 balls for the group draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are ready, after which football fans worldwide can begin detailed planning.
This was the most googled in Austria in 2025
5.12.2025 In 2025, the search for dramatic events and viral trends dominated Google searches in Austria, with the tragedy of the Graz rampage at the top, closely followed by international conflicts and TikTok phenomena.
ESC 2026 in Vienna: Israel May Participate
5.12.2025 At the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026 in Vienna, Israel will be represented. This was confirmed by the EBU following a decision by the General Assembly in Geneva.
ESC 2026 in Vienna: Israel is allowed to participate
4.12.2025 At the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026 in Vienna, Israel will be represented. This was confirmed by the EBU following a decision by the General Assembly in Geneva.
ESC 2026 in Vienna: Israel is allowed to participate
4.12.2025 Israel will be represented at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in May 2026 in Vienna. This was confirmed by the EBU following a decision by the General Assembly in Geneva.
Curious Incident in Lower Austria: Car Stuck in Visitor Walkway to "Cheese Maker World"
4.12.2025 A car driver got lost in the Gmünd district and drove his car over a closed visitor walkway to the "Cheesemaker World". The result: A bizarre operation for the Heidenreichstein Volunteer Fire Department.
Dog Crate Case in the Waldviertel: New Report Implicates Social Worker
4.12.2025 In the dog crate case, an initial medical report for the civil lawsuit is available. It certifies that the leading social worker should have organized "acute medical help" after the second home visit. The lawsuit against the state of Lower Austria continues.
16 Million: Vienna House of the Sea Celebrates Visitor Milestone
4.12.2025 Celebration at the Vienna House of the Sea: On Wednesday, the 16 millionth visitors were welcomed – a family from Lower Austria.
Thieving Raccoon Fell Asleep Drunk During Break-In
4.12.2025 A raccoon entered a liquor store in the USA and consumed excessive alcohol from bottles it had broken itself.
Strike Week of the Social Economy Ended with Protest in Vienna
4.12.2025 With a protest action in Vienna, the strike week of the social economy has come to an end. Employees are demanding a four percent wage increase and criticize the current offer as insufficient. The next round of negotiations will take place on December 11.
Vienna Continues Successful Integration Project "College 25plus"
4.12.2025 Vienna extends the funding project "College 25plus", which offers free language courses and labor market preparatory measures for asylum seekers and recognized refugees over the age of 25, with financial support totaling 10.5 million euros from EU and city funds.Austrian Police Discontinue Outdated App
4.12.2025
Analysis Shows: Wealth is So Unequally Distributed in Austria
5.12.2025 Wealth in Austria is unevenly distributed: The richest ten percent own more than half of the net wealth. The poorer half of households holds only about four percent. This is shown by a recent analysis from the National Bank.