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  • Night Duty Prevented Major Fire at Gas Station in Wiener Neustadt

    26.06.2025 Shortly after 01:00 AM, a private individual dialed the fire emergency number and called the Wiener Neustadt fire department to a fire on Fischauergasse. Two transporters and a trailer were on fire.

    Prison Sentences After Shooting at Vienna's Yppenplatz

    26.06.2025 At the Vienna Regional Court, a trial against two men (aged 21 and 29) for attempted murder took place on Thursday. They were sentenced to several years in prison. The verdicts are already final.

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

    27.06.2025 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.

    Shilajit: The Trend Superfood from the Himalayas

    26.06.2025 Shilajit, also known as "Mumijo," is currently one of the most sought-after natural products in the field of health and wellness. The black resin, which forms over centuries in the rocks of the Himalayas, has been valued in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for centuries and is currently experiencing a real hype. But what is really behind the trend?

    Wifo-Chief: Crisis Mechanism Against High Energy Prices Possible

    26.06.2025 Wifo Chief Felbermayr considers state interventions possible in the event of strong energy price surges. ÖVP and SPÖ recently announced a corresponding crisis mechanism, while coalition partner NEOS denied such a debate.

    Freedom of Information: Amendment of Vienna State Laws

    26.06.2025 After the federal government passed the Freedom of Information Act, the Vienna State Parliament was active on Thursday.

    Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Accident on A23 in Vienna-Simmering

    26.06.2025 On the A23 in Vienna-Simmering heading north, a traffic accident involving three vehicles occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

    Process After Fatal Accident on the Southern Motorway on July 9

    26.06.2025 After a fatal accident on the A2 near Scheiblingkirchen, the public prosecutor's office has charged the 52-year-old driver of a minibus. The trial is scheduled for July 9 at the Regional Court in Wiener Neustadt, as a spokeswoman announced.

    Lower Austria with Forest Fire Regulations

    26.06.2025 In Lower Austria, forest fire regulations have been in effect for all 20 districts since Thursday, June 26.

    Ultimate Firefighter Trick: How to Cool Your Apartment Effectively with a Fan!

    26.06.2025 Quickly cool your apartment? Your fan makes it possible!

    Ultimate Firefighter Trick: How to Cool Your Apartment Effectively with a Fan!

    26.06.2025 Cool your apartment quickly? Your fan makes it possible!

    Ultimate Firefighter Trick: How to Cool Your Apartment Effectively with a Fan!

    26.06.2025 Quickly cool your apartment? Your fan makes it possible!

    Detention against Rene Benko extended

    26.06.2025 The insolvent Signa founder Rene Benko remains in custody, this decision was made by the Vienna Regional Court on Thursday afternoon.

    Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025: Symba

    26.06.2025 This article was submitted by external contributors and has not been edited.

    Wiener Donauinselfest 2025 - Symba

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    Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025 - Symba

    26.06.2025 This article was submitted by external contributors and has not been edited.

    Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025 - AUT of ORDA

    26.06.2025 This article was submitted by external contributors and has not been edited.

    Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed: AI May Learn with Real Books

    26.06.2025 A federal court in California has ruled in favor of Meta in the copyright dispute with 13 well-known authors. The plaintiffs accused the company of using their books without permission to train AI models.

    Parliament: Agreement on Worm Sculptures

    26.06.2025 National Council President Walter Rosenkranz (FPÖ) has reversed the purchase of two sculptures by the artist Erwin Wurm for the Parliament. According to Krone (online), Rosenkranz agreed with the artist that he would make use of the buyback clause agreed upon in the contract.

    Several Injured in Brawl in Gänserndorf

    26.06.2025 In the district of Gänserndorf, there was a brawl involving ten to 15 participants. Six people were taken to the hospital. The background and exact sequence of events of the altercation are still unclear, and investigations are ongoing.

    Survey: This is How Much Austrians Spend Per Capita on Vacations

    26.06.2025 On average, Austrians spend 2,326 euros per person per year on vacations, according to a survey commissioned by the Banking Association and the Bawag Group.

    Drug Report 2024: Increase in Charges and Offenses

    26.06.2025 The police recorded an increase in reports in the area of drug-related crime last year. Particularly noticeable is an increase in crimes. According to the drug report, cannabis remains at the top, with an increase noted for cocaine, while heroin has declined.

    New Feature: ChatGPT Now Creates AI Images Directly in WhatsApp

    26.06.2025 WhatsApp users can now create AI-generated images directly in the chat. This is made possible by a new feature from ChatGPT, which is available worldwide.

    TUI Focus in Winter on Long-Distance Travel

    26.06.2025 The world's largest travel company, TUI, is adjusting its winter program for the next season and placing increased emphasis on long-distance travel.

    New VwGH President: Van der Bellen Conducted the Swearing-In Ceremony

    26.06.2025 On Thursday, the inauguration of the new VwGH President Albert Posch took place.

    Search for Knife Attack in Vienna-Mariahilf Unsuccessful: Injured Victim Finds Perpetrator Themselves

    26.06.2025 On Monday, a 30-year-old man came to a police station in Vienna-Mariahilf, as he had reportedly been injured by an unknown man with a knife in a nearby park shortly before. A search for the man was unsuccessful. On Wednesday morning, the victim finally recognized the man himself in a park and again notified the police.

    Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Accident on A23 in Vienna-Simmering

    26.06.2025 On the A23 in Vienna-Simmering heading north, a traffic accident involving three vehicles occurred on Wednesday afternoon.

    Mahrer Confirmed as WKÖ President

    26.06.2025 On Thursday, Harald Mahrer was confirmed as President of the Chamber of Commerce.

    Study: Fake News Delay Climate Protection Worldwide

    26.06.2025 A recent report warns: Climate protection is increasingly being hindered by targeted disinformation. Instead of denying climate change, solutions such as renewable energies are now being discredited – with far-reaching consequences.

    Burglary in Vienna-Favoriten: Who Knows This Man?

    26.06.2025 The Vienna State Police Directorate is asking for the public's help in solving a burglary in Vienna-Favoriten.

    Again, deliberately poisoned red kites found in Upper Austria

    26.06.2025 According to the bird protection organization BirdLife Austria, two GPS-tagged red kites in Upper Austria were poisoned with a banned insecticide. In a release on Thursday, it was stated that the pathological and toxicological examinations had "unequivocally revealed a targeted poisoning" with Carbofuran.

    Wifo/IHS do not expect a recession year this year after all

    26.06.2025 Wifo and IHS do not expect another recession year looking towards 2025.

    Weather: Start of July Threatens with Up to 36 Degrees

    26.06.2025 The upcoming weekend brings midsummer weather. July could start with up to 36 degrees.

    Federal Chancellor Stocker at EU Summit for Vienna as Negotiation Venue with Iran

    26.06.2025 On Thursday, Austria's Chancellor Stocker proposed Vienna as a venue for negotiations in the conflict between Iran and Israel at the EU summit.

    Where the Euro is Worth the Most: Affordable Vacations in Eastern Europe

    27.06.2025 Those who want to watch their budget during a summer vacation can save a lot of money by choosing the right destination, according to figures from Statistics Austria.

    Wifo/IHS do not expect a recession year this year after all

    26.06.2025 Wifo and IHS do not expect another recession year looking towards 2025.

    Extreme Case of Animal Hoarding Discovered in Vienna-Simmering: 18 Dogs in Small Apartment

    26.06.2025 A serious case of animal hoarding was uncovered in Vienna: Until January, 18 dogs were living in a small apartment in Vienna-Simmering under partially extremely cramped and unhygienic conditions. The animals were "without medical care, many marked by fear and insecurity," it was stated in a communication from the animal shelter on Thursday. The dogs were subsequently confiscated by the authorities from the owner.

    Another Report of Rape at Festival in Upper Austria

    26.06.2025 At the police in Upper Austria, another report of rape in the vicinity of a festival last weekend has become known.

    The heat hotline is back

    26.06.2025 In Austria, the heat hotline has returned. "A call can save lives in an emergency," said the Secretary of State for Health.

    Sisi Sells: Schönbrunn Group in Vienna Reports Increase in Visitors

    26.06.2025 Sisi sells: Last year, the Schönbrunn Group recorded an increase in guests at all locations - Schönbrunn Palace, Furniture Museum, Sisi Museum, and Schloss Hof.

    Plans for "Lamarr" Shell Construction on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße Finalized

    26.06.2025 The plans for the "Lamarr" shell on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße, which was purchased in autumn 2024 by a subsidiary of the Stumpf Group owned by investor Georg Stumpf, are now known. Since the Signa bankruptcy at the end of 2023, no work has been carried out on the shell.

    New Campaign by the City of Vienna on Risks of Cosmetic Surgery

    26.06.2025 On Thursday, the city of Vienna launched a multi-week campaign on the health risks of cosmetic surgeries. According to a press release, interest in aesthetic treatments is increasing. Botox and fillers are particularly popular. The casual advertising in print and social media gives the impression that such treatments are completely risk-free - "an impression that can sometimes be dangerous," according to the current warning.

    Klimaticket & Co: What Will Become More Expensive from Summer

    26.06.2025 From July 2025, numerous fee increases will come into effect in Austria. Affected are, among others, passports, driver's licenses, and the climate ticket. Pensioners will also have to reckon with less net income.

    Fake SMS Messages: Ministry Warns

    26.06.2025 A warning about fake SMS messages has come from the Ministry of Finance.

    Rockfall in Mödling: Three Houses Temporarily Evacuated

    26.06.2025 According to fire department reports, three houses in Vorderbrühl, a district of Mödling, have been temporarily evacuated for safety reasons after a rockfall.

    AMS Innovations from July: What Unemployed People Need to Know Now

    26.06.2025 From July 1, 2025, new regulations will come into effect at the AMS in Austria. They involve stricter deadlines for interruptions, mandatory use of the eAMS account, and changes in fees for foreign workers.

    Protecting Your House from Storms: Practical Measures for Increased Safety

    26.06.2025 Austria is currently experiencing severe storms, which can become a real challenge for homeowners. Those who take precautions in time and follow some important rules can protect their homes much better and minimize the risk of damage.

    Brutal Bullying Case in Vöcklabruck School

    26.06.2025 A serious bullying incident at a school in Vöcklabruck is leading to police investigations against the alleged perpetrators and likely to school expulsions. According to a media report, a 15-year-old was harassed, beaten, strangled, and filmed by five 20-year-old classmates over several months. Once, he was even pushed against a window and fell two meters down.

    Lotto Quadruple Jackpot: 4.6 Million Euros Await in the Pot on Sunday

    26.06.2025 For the fourth time in a row, there was no six-number winner in last Wednesday's lottery draw, which is why the fifth quadruple jackpot of this year is coming up next Sunday.

    Antiperspirants for Men in the Test: These Are the Results

    27.06.2025 In a test conducted by the Association for Consumer Information (VKI) and the German Stiftung Warentest, antiperspirants for men performed rather modestly.

    Wifo/IHS do not expect a recession year this year after all

    26.06.2025 Wifo and IHS do not expect another recession year looking towards 2025.

    Secret Celebration: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez on Exclusive Island

    26.06.2025 Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez celebrate their wedding in Venice – with prominent guests, exclusive locations, and a call for donations to preserve the lagoon city.

    Trump's Outburst: Reactions to His F-Word

    26.06.2025 US President Donald Trump expressed frustration over the ongoing conflicts between Israel and Iran. In a public statement, he used a vulgar curse word, which caused a worldwide stir.

    Girl Seriously Injured in Accident with Iron Gate in Vienna-Liesing

    26.06.2025 In Vienna-Liesing, a two-year-old was seriously injured this week in an accident involving an iron gate.

    Heat Shock for the Body: How Dangerous the Current Temperatures Really Are

    26.06.2025 The current heatwaves and storms in Styria vividly demonstrate how much extreme temperatures can affect our daily lives and health. But what actually happens in the body when the thermometer climbs to 35 degrees and above? Who is most at risk?

    Offspring at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn: Critically Endangered Northern Rockhopper Penguins Hatched

    26.06.2025 Joyful news from the Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn: Among the critically endangered Northern Rockhopper Penguins, twelve chicks hatched in April. In the first two weeks of their lives, they were cared for by their parents, and then they came under the care of the zookeeper team and were initially weighed and fed three times a day, according to a press release from the zoo on Thursday.

    ARBÖ Tips for Cheaper Refueling at the Start of the Holidays

    26.06.2025 After the encouraging reports in early June 2025 about the low fuel prices in Austria, the prices for Eurosuper and Diesel have noticeably increased in recent days.