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  • Fake Death News: "Master Forger" Lets Elfriede Jelinek Die

    17.06.2025 Numerous media outlets are currently reporting on the death of Elfriede Jelinek. However, this is likely fake news from the "master forger" Tommaso Debenedetti.

    After Bomb Threat Against School in Lower Austria: 19-Year-Old in Custody

    17.06.2025 A 19-year-old from the Mödling district is in custody following a bomb threat against the New Middle School Guntramsdorf on Monday.

    Pollen Forecast for the Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025

    17.06.2025 Allergy sufferers must also prepare for pollen flight at the Vienna Danube Island Festival this coming weekend. All the details here.

    After the End of the War: Austria Wants to Keep Option for Russian Gas Open

    17.06.2025 In Brussels, State Secretary Elisabeth Zehetner (ÖVP) reiterated Austria's position, known since May, that after the end of Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine, all options for Europe's energy supply should remain open.

    Messenger Surveillance: Government Likely Near Agreement

    17.06.2025 The government seems to be nearing an agreement on the planned messenger surveillance. If some of the points demanded by the NEOS are met, a corresponding cabinet presentation could be adopted on Wednesday, APA learned from negotiation circles on Tuesday.

    Psychology: Why Intelligent People Choose Blue

    17.06.2025 Blue, white, and black are considered, according to psychological studies, as the preferred colors of intelligent people. They convey calmness, clarity, and authority.

    Overdose, Rape: 17-Year-Old in Coma After Ordeal in Vienna Apartment

    17.06.2025 In Vienna-Simmering, a 17-year-old girl was found motionless in an apartment on Sunday evening. The girl was able to be resuscitated and is currently in a coma. Due to existing injuries on her body, which also suggest a possible sexual offense, the Vienna State Criminal Police Office is investigating. The four men present in the apartment claimed to have nothing to do with it.

    Circular Economy in Focus: Technisches Museum Wien Launches Special Exhibition

    17.06.2025 With the special exhibition "More than Recycling," the Vienna Museum of Technology (TMW) is dedicating itself to the principles of a forward-looking circular economy starting Wednesday.

    These Citrus Hacks You Don't Know Yet!

    17.06.2025 Discover the hidden powers of lemon as the ultimate all-round cleaner that not only makes your home shine but also repels pesky insects and cares for your skin – sustainably and with a fresh scent!

    Foreign Office Warns: Air Traffic Stopped in Seven Countries

    17.06.2025 After airstrikes between Israel and Iran, the Foreign Office issued travel warnings for seven countries in the Gulf region on June 13, 2025. Air traffic has been partially suspended.

    Tragedy in the Stubai Alps: Three Mountaineers Struck by Lightning!

    17.06.2025 The mountaineers were apparently on a tour when the thunderstorm surprised them. Despite immediate rescue efforts, help came too late for the three people. The exact circumstances are still being investigated, but the danger of sudden weather changes in the mountains is once again dramatically highlighted.

    Shock in Vienna-Liesing: ATM spectacularly blown up!

    17.06.2025 The perpetrators acted brutally. They apparently blew up the ATM deliberately to get to the cash inside. The detonation was intense, the damage extensive. Glass shards and debris flew around. Fortunately, according to initial information, no one was directly injured.

    Austria is Heating Up Rapidly: Climate Experts Sound the Alarm

    17.06.2025 Austria groans under the climate crisis: The average temperature has risen by 3.1 degrees since 1900, with the trend even heading towards 4 degrees. Experts are calling for billion-dollar investments to prevent catastrophic consequences of global warming.

    Overdose, Rape: 17-Year-Old in Coma After Ordeal in Vienna Apartment

    17.06.2025 In Vienna-Simmering, a 17-year-old girl was found motionless in an apartment on Sunday evening. The girl was able to be resuscitated and is currently in a coma. Due to existing injuries on her body, which also suggest a possible sexual offense, the Vienna State Criminal Police Office is investigating. The four men present in the apartment claimed to have nothing to do with it.

    Austria is Heating Up Rapidly: Climate Experts Sound the Alarm

    17.06.2025 Austria groans under the climate crisis: The average temperature has risen by 3.1 degrees since 1900, with the trend even heading towards 4 degrees. Experts are calling for billion-dollar investments to prevent catastrophic consequences of global warming.

    Man Threatened with Murder at Public Restroom at Vienna's Yppenplatz

    17.06.2025 At Yppenplatz in Vienna-Ottakring, an incident involving a knife occurred on Monday morning.

    Wheels Stolen and Sold Online: Vienna Police Seek Owners

    17.06.2025 A 65-year-old was arrested in Vienna for multiple bicycle thefts. The police are now looking for the owners of the recovered bikes.

    Man Bit Police Officer in the Stomach and Damaged Vienna Holding Cell

    17.06.2025 In Vienna, a detention cell was damaged on Monday. Prior to that, a police officer was bitten in the stomach.

    Brutal Knife Attack at Vienna's Reumannplatz: Three People Injured

    17.06.2025 In a suspected knife attack at Reumannplatz in Vienna-Favoriten, three people were injured on Monday evening.

    Enhanced Security Concept at the Vienna Danube Island Festival

    18.06.2025 From Friday to Sunday, the Vienna Danube Island will once again transform into a mega festival site. Following the rampage in Graz, stricter security measures are being implemented this year.

    Kokomoon causes a stir: Edible lubricant impresses on 'Shark Tank'

    17.06.2025 An edible lubricant causing a stir on "Die Höhle der Löwen": Kokomoon impresses investors and viewers with an innovative product idea that leaves traditional taboos behind.

    Government Wants to Establish ID Austria in Companies

    17.06.2025 On Tuesday, ahead of next week's planned presentation of the new ID Austria app, representatives from the business sector are invited to a business summit with the State Secretary for Digitalization, Alexander Pröll (ÖVP).

    From Toilet Brush to Designer Furniture: Contents of Benko's Villa at Lake Garda to be Auctioned

    17.06.2025 The inventory of the Villa Ansaldi in Sirmione on Lake Garda in Italy, rented by the Signa-Holding, is now being auctioned online. Over 1,800 items are going under the virtual hammer. The offerings range from toilet brushes to designer furniture and high-quality technical equipment.

    Beach Volleyball: World Number Ones Coming to Vienna's Danube Island

    17.06.2025 The Vienna Danube Island is receiving high-profile visitors from the beach volleyball world with Thamela/Victoria.

    So Many Millions the ORF May Use from the Household Levy

    17.06.2025 Between 2027 and 2029, the ORF may use up to 35 million euros more from revenue from the household levy - under certain conditions.

    Heidi Klum Thrills Fans with Hot Garden Dance in Bikini

    17.06.2025 You think gardening is boring and sweaty? Then you haven't watched Heidi Klum do it! The German supermodel proves once again that age is really just a number. She recently celebrated her 52nd birthday, but what has now emerged from her Californian garden leaves everyone in awe!

    Forecast: Austria Faces Century Heat Summer

    17.06.2025 The summer of 2025 could be one of the hottest since weather records began. Meteorologists warn of intense heatwaves, tropical nights, and prolonged drought in Austria and Germany.

    Locked in the Children's Room: Boy (4) Jumps Out of Window

    17.06.2025 While playing, two boys accidentally locked themselves in the children's room on Monday in Upper Austria. The older one saw jumping out of the window as the only way out and got injured.

    Caitlyn Jenner in Tel Aviv: From the Pride Parade to the Shelter

    17.06.2025 From the glamour of the Pride Parade to the safety of a bunker: Caitlyn Jenner experienced the threatening reality of the current conflicts firsthand in Tel Aviv and found unexpected shelter from Iranian attacks.

    Meghan Markle's Radiant Beauty Secret Revealed: Highlighter Drops!

    17.06.2025 Finally, her long-time make-up artist Daniel Martin reveals the secret! In the podcast "Gloss Angeles," he spilled the beans and revealed that the key to Meghan's look is not an elaborate product, but something you might already have in your beauty routine or definitely want to have. Ready for the revelation?

    Shock in Hollywood: Cher's Son Hospitalized After Overdose!

    17.06.2025 The alarming news first came to light through US media, later authorities confirmed the admission. The 48-year-old musician was taken to a hospital in Southern California on Saturday morning (local time).

    Fraud with Manipulated Cars Uncovered

    17.06.2025 Schwechat Scandal: A car dealer was convicted of fraud with manipulated mileage readings, causing damage worth hundreds of thousands of euros!

    Extreme Athlete Reached Seven Highest State Peaks in 111 Hours

    17.06.2025 The Seven-Summits-Austria-Challenge by Christian Bruckner lasted 111 hours. This also took him to Vienna.

    Warning for Illegal Parkers at the Vienna Danube Island Festival: Here Towing is Strict

    17.06.2025 Also at this year's Donauinselfest in Vienna, drivers should be cautious: parking incorrectly can become very expensive.

    Wave of Bankruptcies Continues: More and More Companies Are Insolvent

    17.06.2025 In the first half of 2025, significantly more companies in Austria filed for insolvency compared to the previous year.

    Social Affairs, Health, Education: This is on the Agenda for Day 2 of the Budget Debate

    17.06.2025 Today, the budget debate in the National Council continues, with topics such as education, social affairs, and health, as well as environment, women, and agriculture on the agenda.

    Danube Island Festival 2025: This is What the Bank Austria / Radio 88.6 Rock Stage Has to Offer This Year

    17.06.2025 The Bank Austria / Radio 88.6 Rock Stage at the Donauinselfest 2025 promises rock fans unforgettable experiences with a diverse program from "Killing Carmen" to Die Analphabeten and additionally offers activities like yoga and beer pong.

    New Beginning for KTM After Successful Restructuring

    17.06.2025 The restructuring of the three subsidiaries of Pierer Mobility, KTM AG, KTM Components GmbH, and KTM Research & Development GmbH, has been legally completed.

    Replaced: Vienna is No Longer the Most Livable City

    17.06.2025 In the new Economist ranking, Vienna is replaced by Copenhagen as the most livable city. Vienna shares second place with Zurich.

    Victim Kidnapped and Tortured: Trial of Mafia Clan in Vienna

    17.06.2025 Two suspected members of the Kavač clan are on trial today in Vienna for kidnapping and extortion. The trial is taking place under strict security measures.

    Woman Drowned in Lake Wörthersee

    17.06.2025 In Velden am Wörthersee, an 82-year-old woman was discovered lifeless in the water on Monday, resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.

    The Children's Program at the Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025: All Highlights

    17.06.2025 At the festival weekend of the Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025, there are many highlights for families to experience. All the information here.

    After Rampage in Graz: Are Vienna's Schools Now Becoming High-Security Zones?

    16.06.2025 In Austria, schools are still open places. However, after the rampage in Graz, there is now a discussion about the necessity of protective measures at educational institutions. Both structural changes and preventive measures are at the forefront.

    Diving in Attersee Ended Fatally for 59-Year-Old

    17.06.2025 A tragic diving accident in Lake Attersee claimed the life of a 59-year-old Polish man on Monday after he lost consciousness during a descent to 70 meters at the challenging "Black Bridge" site.

    "Ukraine Leads the Fight for All of Europe": Zelensky Hopes for Austria's Help

    17.06.2025 During his visit to Vienna, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen about Austria's support for his country and called for increased pressure on Russia.

    Selenskyj Visit in Vienna Was a Controversial Topic in the National Council

    17.06.2025 The visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Vienna caused controversy in the National Council on Monday.

    Trump launches his own phone on the market

    16.06.2025 The Trump Organization is further expanding its business activities and is now entering the US mobile market.

    "Unimaginative Clear-Cutting": Budget Week Starts with Critical Tones

    16.06.2025 The start of the budget week on Monday brought critical tones. The FPÖ sees a "heartless and unimaginative clear-cutting," while the Greens detect "political timidity."

    "Ukraine Leads the Fight for All of Europe": Zelensky Hopes for Austria's Help

    16.06.2025 During his visit to Vienna, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke with Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen about Austria's support for his country and called for increased pressure on Russia.

    Luck in Misfortune: Five Orphaned Fox Cubs Found in Lower Austria

    16.06.2025 Five orphaned fox cubs have been discovered and rescued by animal lovers in Lower Austria.

    Kidnapped Children: Austria Promises Help to Ukraine

    16.06.2025 Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and her Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiha at the beginning of the week.

    Danube Island Festival Plan 2025: All Stages and Stations

    16.06.2025 The festival grounds at the Vienna Danube Island Festival 2025 stretch over a length of 4.5 kilometers from the Nordbrücke in the west to the Reichsbrücke in the east of the Danube Island. In four areas and on 16 stages, DIF visitors are offered 700 hours of programming. Here you will find the Danube Island Festival Plan 2025 with an overview of all islands and stages.

    Budget: Fiscal Council Expects Austria to Exceed Maastricht Limit in 2029

    16.06.2025 The fiscal council's budget forecast includes a deficit of 4.2 percent of GDP for 2029. The Maastricht limit would thus not be met.

    Lightning Strikes Mountaineers in Tyrol: Three Dead

    16.06.2025 On Sunday, three local mountaineers - a 60-year-old couple and the woman's 62-year-old brother - tragically lost their lives near the 2,635-meter-high Mittagspitze south of Flirsch in Tyrol (Landeck district).