24-Year-Old Injured in Knife Attack at Yppenplatz
23.05.2025 On Friday afternoon, an unknown individual attacked a 24-year-old man with a knife at Yppenplatz for reasons that are still unknown.
Cycle Path Gap Closure at Liesingbach
23.05.2025 The city of Vienna is expanding the Liesingbach bike path in the 23rd district between Riegermühle and Schrailplatz with a new cycling facility. This will be connected to the route in Meisgeyergasse. Additionally, green spaces will be created and new trees will be planted by autumn 2025. Construction work begins on Tuesday.
Prison Sentence for 39-Year-Old for Approval of Terror
23.05.2025 A 39-year-old Syrian was sentenced to one year in prison at the Vienna Regional Court for approving terrorist acts and making dangerous threats. Due to a severe mental disorder, he was admitted to a forensic therapeutic center. The man appealed and demanded a harsher sentence.
Viennese Injured in Accident with Van in Lower Austria
23.05.2025 While working on a small van, a 50-year-old Viennese man was injured on Friday.
Review Proposals: Court of Auditors Reaches Out to the Public
23.05.2025 The Court of Audit (RH) is once again turning to the public for audit suggestions.
Dementia Report Raises Alarm: Sharp Increase in Dementia Cases Expected
23.05.2025 Currently, around 170,000 people in Austria live with dementia, with almost two-thirds being women. By 2050, there could be over 290,000 affected individuals, according to the Ministry of Health in the Dementia Report 2025. Alzheimer's dementia is the most common form.
This is what Van der Bellen says after the commotion about JJ's statements on Israel
23.05.2025 After the excitement over Israel-critical statements by ESC winner JJ, head of state Alexander Van der Bellen spoke out on Friday. "I am against holding an individual or an artist responsible for the actions of a government," the "Krone" quoted from a statement by him.
Vienna Volkstheater Seeks Individuals with Singing Experience
23.05.2025 The Vienna Volkstheater is launching a casting call and is looking for people with singing experience for the novel adaptation "Half Lives".
Consumer Protection Lawsuit Due to EVN Price Increase 2022
23.05.2025 The Consumer Protection Association (VSV) has filed a lawsuit against EVN to demand the refund of revenues from a price increase in September 2022.
Teacher Shortage: Criticism of Late Response from Ministry
23.05.2025 The Ministry of Education faces criticism from the Court of Audit regarding the teacher shortage.
Recall from dm: This Product is Affected
23.05.2025 The product "dmBio Beeren Crunchy" is being recalled by dm. However, this only concerns goods with the best before date (BBD) of 12/11/2025. Traces of lupins and thus incorrect allergen labeling cannot be ruled out.
Delivery Hero Social Plan Accepted by Almost All Couriers
23.05.2025 The deadline for agreeing to the social plan at the delivery service Lieferando has passed.
Bartender in Vienna City Center Threatened with Murder
23.05.2025 In the night leading to Friday, the police were alerted when a woman, who had been expelled from a Vienna bar, threatened to kill the staff.
Regular Customer Stole Alcohol from Favorite Pub in Vienna-Ottakring
23.05.2025 On Thursday, a regular customer in Vienna-Ottakring robbed his favorite bar, stole alcohol, and threatened to kill the owner.
Shoplifter Attacked Store Manager with Pepper Spray
23.05.2025 In recent days, employees of a grocery store in Vienna-Landstraße noticed a customer who repeatedly entered the store, behaved suspiciously, and left each time without making a purchase.
E-bike rider injured in accident in Vienna-Donaustadt
23.05.2025 At the intersection of Neuhaufenstraße and Kaisermühlenstraße in Vienna-Donaustadt, a traffic accident occurred on Thursday morning.
Upper Austria experiences "political unity" against train cancellations
23.05.2025 ÖBB plans to convert the Hausruck and Almtal railway lines as well as the northern part of the Mühlkreis railway to buses have led to a "political alliance" of the state parliament factions in Upper Austria, according to the FPÖ on Friday via a press release.
Viennese Organic Bakery is Finally Bankrupt
23.05.2025 The Vienna organic bakery Gragger und Cie is reportedly definitively bankrupt. An insolvency proceeding was opened at the end of 2022.
LOWER AUSTRIA: Police Declare War on Environmental Offenders
23.05.2025 The police in Lower Austria are intensifying checks to ensure compliance with environmental laws. The focus is on the illegal disposal of hazardous waste, such as asbestos and old vehicles. The basis for this is the Chemicals Prohibition Ordinance 2003 and the Waste Management Act of Lower Austria.
This is the new President of the Vienna Bar Association
23.05.2025 Peter Csoklich steps into the shoes of Michael Rohregger as President of the Vienna Bar Association.
During construction work excavated: Baby rabbit "Milo" in EGS Haringsee
23.05.2025 After it was unintentionally dug up during construction work, a wild rabbit baby is now in the EGS Haringses.
OÖ: Four Injured in Fire at Nursing Home
23.05.2025 On Thursday, four people were injured in a fire at a nursing home in Upper Austria.
Baby News for Sebastian Kurz: Former Chancellor Becomes a Father Again
23.05.2025 Big news about Sebastian Kurz: The former Chancellor has become a father again. Son Valentin was born on Thursday.
Teacher Shortage: Criticism of Ministry's Late Response
23.05.2025 The Ministry of Education is facing criticism from the Court of Audit regarding the teacher shortage.
Level of 2022 in Foreign Investments
23.05.2025 The number of foreign investments in this country climbed from 80 to 105 projects last year.
Burgenland - Ski or Other Sports Equipment: Numerous Vouchers Issued
23.05.2025 As part of a project launched last winter, every twelve-year-old schoolchild in Burgenland receives a pair of skis or a 200-euro voucher for another sports equipment. Since November 1, 2024, 2,796 vouchers have been issued, of which 2,344 have been redeemed for skis or sports equipment so far, according to the office of Regional Councillor Daniela Winkler (SPÖ) upon APA request.
Schellhorn as Punching Bag
23.05.2025 Guest Commentary by Johannes Huber. Why the Pink State Secretary is being attacked as if he has committed a great crime.
Process After Discovery of Baby's Body in Vienna Hotel
23.05.2025 After the discovery of a baby's body in a Vienna hotel, a trial will take place on May 26.New Week Brings Decision on Kurz Verdict
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Imprisonment After Administration of Numerous Ecstasy Tablets
23.05.2025 14 years in prison was handed down to a man in Lower Austria on Thursday for attempted murder. The verdict was initially not legally binding.
New Week Brings Decision on Kurz Verdict
23.05.2025 The Higher Regional Court (OLG) Vienna will hear the appeal of former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz against the conviction for false testimony in the Ibiza investigative committee on May 26.
Fire in Amstetten: "City Kebap" affected
23.05.2025 In Amstetten, there was a fire at the local "City Kebap" on the night of Friday. Several fire departments were deployed.Chickpeas: Only Recommended from Glass
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ÖVP Vienna Appoints Harald Zierfuß as Club Chairman
22.05.2025 The Vienna ÖVP has a new club chairman. Education and youth spokesperson Harald Zierfuß is the successor to Markus Wölbitsch.
Conviction in Styria After Attempted Murder
22.05.2025 In the Styrian capital city of Graz, the jury on Thursday found a 39-year-old man guilty of attempted murder and resisting state authority after he shot two arrows at his girlfriend with a sports bow. He received a 20-year prison sentence, although the verdict was not yet legally binding.
"You are to blame for mass rapes": FPÖ politician causes outrage
22.05.2025 FPÖ Member of Parliament Christoph Steiner caused outrage with his statement on mass rapes made in the National Council.
JJ will Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna "without Israel"
22.05.2025 Austria's ESC winner JJ reportedly wishes that the Song Contest next year in Vienna takes place without Israel, which landed in second place this time.
80 Vamed Engineering employees in Vienna fear for their jobs
22.05.2025 At Vamed Engineering in Vienna, which was recently acquired by the German Worldwide Hospitals Group, 80 jobs are to be cut.
National Council Passed Law on Fee Increases
22.05.2025 The National Council passed a measure on Thursday that brings an increase in health insurance contributions for pensioners and federal fees.
They were appointed as ombudsmen
22.05.2025 Christoph Luisser succeeds Elisabeth Schwetz, Bernhard Achitz, Gabriela Schwarz were already ombudsmen.
After Terror Attack in Mecca: No New Information in the Case of Hasan E.
22.05.2025 Because he allegedly committed a terrorist attack on the grounds of the Al-Haram Mosque in Mecca on March 11, 2024, a 20-year-old Lower Austrian has been in custody in Saudi Arabia for over 14 months.
Orders at Online Supermarket Gurkerl Have Increased Significantly
22.05.2025 The online supermarket Gurkerl has recorded an increase in monthly orders.
This is what the Ministry of the Interior says after the attack in Washington
22.05.2025 After the shooting of two people in Washington, Austria's Ministry of the Interior has commented, stating there is "no specific threat" in the country.
JJ will Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna "without Israel"
22.05.2025 Austria's ESC winner JJ reportedly wishes that the Song Contest next year in Vienna takes place without Israel, which landed in second place this time.
Number of Private University Students on the Rise
22.05.2025 More than 16,600 people were enrolled at private universities and colleges in the penultimate winter semester.
Fatal Accident in Mödling: Driver Ejected from Car, Vehicle Fully Engulfed in Flames
22.05.2025 Monday evening, there was a traffic accident on the B16 in Achau, in the Lower Austrian district of Mödling, in which one person died.
Blumengärten Hirschstetten in Vienna Celebrate Days of Biodiversity on May 24 and 25
22.05.2025 The Vienna City Gardens welcome all interested parties to the Days of Biodiversity at the Hirschstetten Flower Gardens. On Saturday, May 24, 2025, and Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., experts from the Vienna City Gardens will provide insights into the topic of "Biodiversity" on the large lawn near the pavilion.
109 Citations at Traffic Focus in Vienna
22.05.2025 During a checkpoint by the Döbling City Police Command and the State Inspection Office MA 46, there were 109 reports this week according to the Road Traffic Regulations and the Motor Vehicle Act.
In Iraq joined IS: Three Years Imprisonment
22.05.2025 On Thursday, a 46-year-old was sentenced to three years in prison in Korneuburg for terrorist association and criminal organization.
93 Ads at Planquadrat in Vienna
22.05.2025 There were 240 organ mandates and 93 reports on Wednesday during a police operation in Vienna.
13-Year-Old Injured with Blows and Kicks in Robbery in Vienna-Favoriten
22.05.2025 In Vienna-Favoriten, a robbery occurred on a 13-year-old early Wednesday evening.
Ban on Residence for Anja Windl: BVwG in Action
22.05.2025 Following the - not yet legally binding - two-year ban on residence for the German climate activist Anja Windl, her lawyer Ralf Niederhammer has filed a complaint against the decision of the Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum (BFA).