Teenager Robbed in Vienna Seestadt
28.06.2025 In Seestadt (Vienna-Donaustadt), a teenager (14) was beaten, threatened with pepper spray, and robbed by a youth gang consisting of seven people on Friday.
Soldiers Intervened After Attempted Robbery in Vienna
28.06.2025 An unexpected "operation" occurred on Friday for two soldiers of the Austrian Armed Forces. They intervened after an attempted robbery in Vienna.
Hundreds of Reports at Traffic Focus in Vienna
28.06.2025 As part of the "Vienna Rolls Safely" campaign, the Vienna police took action this week against e-scooter and e-roller rowdies, as well as other "traffic offenders".
Football: Noah Botic Joins Wiener Austria
28.06.2025 The Australian-Croatian forward Noah Botic joins Wiener Austria. The sports director of the "Violets" reports a "great attitude" in the 23-year-old.
Four Injured After Emergency Braking of City Bus in Vienna-Favoriten
28.06.2025 On Gudrunstraße in Vienna-Favoriten, an accident occurred on Friday resulting in four injuries.
Toddler in Hospital After Falling from Window in Upper Austria
28.06.2025 In Upper Austria, a boy fell from a window on Saturday.
Erwin Pröll in Hospital After Bicycle Accident
28.06.2025 After a bicycle accident in Italy, Lower Austria's former state leader Erwin Pröll was brought to a hospital in Austria.
Ukrainian Extradition Requests Rarely Approved
28.06.2025 After the outbreak of war, Austria approved only one of 27 Ukrainian extradition requests.
Vienna Faces Power Outage
28.06.2025 In Vienna, a power outage occurred on Saturday. Initially, there was uncertainty regarding the cause.
Upper Austria: Complaint After Bomb Threat Upheld
28.06.2025 After causing the evacuation of the police office building on Linzer Nietzschestraße with a bomb threat on May 22 last year, a Swiss man will not have to cover the costs of the evacuation. As reported by the "Krone" over the weekend, the Upper Austrian Administrative Court has upheld a complaint from him.
Accessibility Act Comes into Force
28.06.2025 Saturday marks the entry into force of the Accessibility Act.
Speeders Caught in Wine and Mostviertel
28.06.2025 In the Weinviertel and Mostviertel, a speeder was caught in each area. In one case, the car was confiscated.
Body of Missing Pensioner Found in Upper Austria
28.06.2025 In Upper Austria, the body of a missing 86-year-old was discovered on Friday.
From Sweden to Portugal: Where Politicians Vacation
28.06.2025 Anticipation for the holiday is likely to be found in many places in Austria at the moment - and even in politics, one encounters holiday plans.Many phones lie unused in drawers
28.06.2025Vienna Energy: Up to 60 Percent More District Cooling Demand in Heat
28.06.2025 According to its own information, Wien-Energie records up to 60 percent more demand for district cooling on hot days with temperatures around 35 degrees than on average summer days.
BVwG Decision on the Ebenfurth Railway Loop
27.06.2025 The planned construction of the Ebenfurth railway loop has gained another chapter this week.Partial Pension: Criticism Remains
27.06.2025 The introduction of a partial pension is welcomed by the initial review comments. However, there is also criticism in the details.Partial Pension: Criticism Remains
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Many Parking Permits in Vienna Expire This Summer
27.06.2025 In the summer months of June and July, numerous parking permits in Vienna expire.
Attention: This Mobile Feature is FREE FROM SATURDAY – and Saves Lives!
27.06.2025 Imagine this: You're on a call, but an important detail gets lost – or you can't speak due to your surroundings. Or even more critically: You need help in an emergency situation but can't speak out loud. This is exactly where a groundbreaking innovation comes in, reaching all mobile devices in Austria starting this Saturday, June 28, 2025. And the best part? It's completely free and accessible to everyone!
Further Debate on Messenger Surveillance
27.06.2025 There is continued rejection for the recent expansion of surveillance of messenger services supported by the police, prosecutors, and Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP).
Plans for Attack on Vienna Swift Concert: Indictment in Germany
27.06.2025 The Federal Prosecutor's Office in Karlsruhe has filed charges against a suspected accomplice in a plot to attack the Vienna concert of Taylor Swift, which is currently under investigation in Austria.
Shock in Wiener Neustadt! 3 Ingenious Tricks to Calmly Deal with Train Cancellations (Also for Formula 1 Fans)
27.06.2025 The sudden closure of the Southern Railway near Wiener Neustadt on Friday morning, which paralyzed the main station and even affected travel to the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Spielberg, was a shock for many commuters and travelers. However, such unforeseen events are unfortunately not uncommon in rail transport. How do you stay calm when the train isn't running again?
Boy Critically Injured in Traffic Accident in Vienna-Brigittenau
27.06.2025 In Klosterneuburger Straße in Vienna-Brigittenau, a seven-year-old was critically injured in a traffic accident on Thursday.
Plans for Attack on Vienna Swift Concert: Indictment in Germany
27.06.2025 The Federal Prosecutor's Office in Karlsruhe has filed charges against a suspected accomplice in a plot to attack the Vienna concert of Taylor Swift, which is currently under investigation in Austria.
Teenager Robbed in Hugo Wolf Park in Vienna-Döbling
27.06.2025 On Thursday, the Vienna police were alerted to a serious robbery in Hugo Wolf Park in Vienna-Döbling.
Helicopter Deployment After Accident with Tram in Vienna-Favoriten
27.06.2025 At Arthaberplatz in Vienna-Favoriten, a pedestrian was seriously injured in a traffic accident with a tram on Thursday.
Employment of Older People: Call for Bonus/Malus System
27.06.2025 Chamber of Labor and Trade Union Federation want to see a bonus/malus system regarding employment of older people.
Arrest After Dispute at Vienna's Franz-Jonas-Platz
27.06.2025 The police were alerted on Thursday evening due to an escalating dispute between a man and a group of teenagers at Franz-Jonas-Platz.
After Car Theft: Vienna Police Find Counterfeit Money and Weapon
27.06.2025 When the owners of a car reported the theft of their vehicle to a police station on Thursday, it was quickly located thanks to a built-in tracking system.
Partial Pension: Criticism Remains
27.06.2025 The introduction of a partial pension is welcomed by the initial review comments. However, there is also criticism in the details.
SPÖ for Tightening of Sexual Criminal Law
27.06.2025 In countries like Sweden, Iceland, and most recently Norway, sex without explicit consent is punishable by law. This is also being discussed in Austria.
Graz out of the Running for Eurovision Song Contest 2026
27.06.2025 On Friday, Graz withdrew from the race to host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026.
After Brawl in Gänserndorf: All Involved Reported
27.06.2025 After a brawl in Strasshof an der Nordbahn with six injured, all approximately 15 participants are being reported for brawling. Additionally, investigations are being conducted for bodily harm.
Indictment in Germany After Planned Attack on Taylor Swift Concert in Vienna
27.06.2025 The German Federal Prosecutor's Office in Karlsruhe has filed charges against a possible accomplice of the main suspect Beran A., who is in pre-trial detention in Vienna. This is in connection with an allegedly thwarted attack on a Taylor Swift concert on August 9, 2024, at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna.
100. Primary Care Unit Opens
30.06.2025 Austria will surpass the 100 mark for the number of primary care units next month.
June Among Top 3 for Temperatures and Sunshine Hours
27.06.2025 "Considering the forecast for the last days of the month, June 2025 is 2.9 degrees above the average of the climate period 1991 to 2020 in the lowlands of Austria and 3.7 degrees on the mountains," a Geosphere climatologist announced a few days before the end of the month.
Pensioner Got Lost in the Waldviertel
27.06.2025 After an 85-year-old woman got lost in the Waldviertel, a search operation took place on Thursday.
Backpack Caused Closure of Wiener Neustadt Station
27.06.2025 In Wiener Neustadt, the main train station was temporarily closed on Friday after the discovery of a suspicious piece of luggage.
Severe Weather in Austria Causes Millions in Damage to Agriculture
27.06.2025 In the Tyrolean lowlands, thunderstorms with hail and heavy rain on Thursday afternoon led to fires caused by lightning. The total damage to Austrian agriculture amounted to nine million euros.
Vienna Austria signs South Korean Lee Kang-hee
27.06.2025 Vienna Austria brings South Korean Lee Kang-hee on board. He brings experience from the U23 national team of the Asian country.
Nighttime Basement Fire in Vienna-Floridsdorf
27.06.2025 The fire department rescued 16 people and two dogs from smoke gases caused by a basement fire on a staircase of the Karl-Seitz-Hof in the 21st district of Vienna, Floridsdorf.
Cannabis Fund at Vienna Airport
27.06.2025 On Thursday, around 16 kilograms of cannabis were found in a suitcase during checks at Vienna Airport.
Pensioner Seriously Injures Police Officer in Industrial District
27.06.2025 In the industrial district, a police officer was kicked and bitten by a 72-year-old on Thursday.
Three Seriously Injured After Traffic Accident in Weinviertel
27.06.2025 In the district of Mistelbach, a traffic accident involving a truck and a car occurred on Thursday.
ESC 2026: Which Venue the Austrians Wish For
27.06.2025 Vienna receives a boost in the question of where the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 should take place. In a survey by the market research institute TQS, the federal capital lands in first place.
FPÖ as a Party of Prohibition
27.06.2025 Guest commentary by Johannes Huber. Freedom Party supports the ban of the Budapest Pride Parade by Hungarian authorities. This is very telling.
Pensioner Dead After Bicycle Accident in Weinviertel
27.06.2025 In Laa an der Thaya, a bicycle accident resulted in a fatality on Thursday.
More "Cool Zones" for Vienna
27.06.2025 The "Cool Zones" in Vienna are expanding further. In 2025, the number of locations will increase to 22.
Start of Summer Holidays in Vienna
27.06.2025 For numerous students in Vienna, the summer holidays are likely the most beautiful weeks of the year.30 disposable cups end up in Austria's trash every second
27.06.2025 Every day, 2.5 million single-use beverage cups end up in the trash in Austria - about 30 per second.
Michael Krön becomes Executive Producer for Eurovision Song Contest 2026
26.06.2025 The hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest is a major challenge for any host. An internal core team of ORF is to ensure that the event is successfully prepared by the final in May 2026. ORF chief producer Michael Krön will lead the team as Executive Producer.
Budget Accompanying Act: Federal Council Gives Green Light
26.06.2025 After the Budget Accompanying Act was already passed in the National Council on June 16, the Federal Council has now also given the green light.
Help During Heatwaves: Pharmacies Should Assist
26.06.2025 The pharmacists and the Ministry of Health are planning new measures to protect vulnerable populations preventively from heatwaves.