Preschool Attendance Often Depends on Place of Residence
1.12.2025 Whether a child in Austria must attend preschool depends heavily on the federal state – and less on the actual developmental status. An IHS study shows: Attending preschool often correlates with weaker educational paths and reinforces social inequality.ÖFB Press Conference After U17 National Team's Participation in World Cup Final
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7 December: Win a vivo X300 Pro Smartphone
7.12.2025 Behind today's advent calendar box is the new vivo X300 Pro in the color "Dune Brown".
Emergency at Almsee: Swan Rescued from Ice
30.11.2025 A swan was trapped in the frozen Almsee in Upper Austria on Sunday. The fire department was able to free the animal with a rescue boat.
Caritas President Warns Against Cuts in Social Assistance and Care
30.11.2025 The Caritas warns about the impact of the strained budget situation on the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations in the social economy. President Nora Tödtling-Musenbichler calls for investments instead of cuts in care, social assistance, and poverty.
Crown Lighting Returns to Vienna's Habsburgergasse
30.11.2025 After a three-year break, the crown lighting in Vienna's Habsburgergasse will shine again. This was made possible by an initiative from Immersium:Wien – together with local businesses, the festive Christmas illumination was financed.
56-Year-Old Confesses to Killing of Man in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
1.12.2025 After the discovery of a dead man in an apartment in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, a 56-year-old suspect has confessed to the crime according to the police.
Vaccines Not Available: "Stalemate" in Free Vaccination Program
30.11.2025 The Austrian Medical Association criticizes the lack of availability of free vaccines for adults, as flu, pneumococcal, and shingles vaccines are currently not available.
"It is a Shame": Tojner Criticizes Heumarkt Standstill
30.11.2025 Investor Michael Tojner demands quick decisions from the Vienna city government in the discussion about the Heumarkt project. The project is being delayed by political restraint and new environmental impact assessment (EIA) requirements, criticizes the entrepreneur.
94 Opinions on the StVO Amendment: Government Examines Proposals
30.11.2025 94 submissions have been received regarding the planned StVO amendment. The government announces a careful review. Initial changes are to take effect as early as May 2026 – including for e-scooters, e-mopeds, and digital access regulations.
Rush on Stores: Christmas Shopping Started Well
30.11.2025 The first shopping Saturday has brought a successful start to the Christmas business for retailers. According to the Trade Association, customer frequency increased significantly compared to the previous year. The WKÖ is also satisfied.
Kitchen Fire in Burgenland: House Resident in Hospital
30.11.2025 A kitchen fire led to a major firefighting operation in Bocksdorf on the first Sunday of Advent.
Budget Shock: Billion-Dollar Gap Larger Than Expected
30.11.2025 The deficits of states and municipalities in Austria are higher than planned. According to the new Stability Pact, a deficit of 1.13 percent of GDP is expected in 2026. This significantly increases the pressure on the federal government to consolidate.
Missing Influencer from Graz Found Dead: Ex-Boyfriend Buried Her in Suitcase in the Woods
30.11.2025 After the violent death of a 31-year-old influencer from Graz, investigators are assuming it was murder. The woman was found dead a week after her disappearance, buried in a suitcase in a Slovenian forest. Her ex-boyfriend is under strong suspicion.
No Kurz Comeback: Chancellor Stocker Will Run Again in Next NR Election
30.11.2025 ÖVP leader Christian Stocker wants to run again as a chancellor candidate in the next national election. In an interview, he emphasized his willingness to shape the future and dismissed rumors about internal party discussions or a return of Sebastian Kurz.
Car Crashed into Tree: 52-Year-Old Dies in Accident in Lower Austria
30.11.2025 Early Sunday morning, a fatal traffic accident occurred in Seibersdorf in the Baden district.
Eight-Year-Old Missing in Lower Austria: Dog "Luxi" Tracked Down Girl
30.11.2025 Rescuer on Four Paws: Dog "Luxi" and his owner located a missing girl at a gravel pit in Kirchberg am Wagram on Saturday.
Open the door and win: 24 days full of gifts in the VIENNA.at Advent Calendar 2025
30.11.2025 On Monday, it's time: The first door of our popular VIENNA.at Advent calendar opens! Until Christmas, new, fantastic prizes await you every day. So: Don't miss out – with a bit of luck, Santa might visit you even before December 24th!
Car Landed in Field Due to Black Ice: Driver from Vienna Ejected from Vehicle
30.11.2025 In Groß-Enzersdorf, two Viennese were seriously injured in a car accident on a slippery road when their vehicle veered off the road and landed in a field.
Missing Influencer from Graz Found Dead: Ex-Boyfriend Buried Her in Suitcase in the Forest
30.11.2025 After the violent death of a 31-year-old influencer from Graz, investigators are assuming it was murder. The woman was found dead a week after her disappearance, buried in a suitcase in a Slovenian forest. Her ex-boyfriend is under strong suspicion.
Police Investigate After Arson in Vienna
30.11.2025 After two fires in residential buildings in the Vienna districts of Ottakring and Hernals on Friday evening, the police are investigating arson against unknown perpetrators.
Tire Burst: Car Overturns in Vienna-Donaustadt
30.11.2025 A 19-year-old driver crashed with two friends in Vienna-Donaustadt on the night of Friday. The car hit a concrete wall and overturned. All three occupants were taken to the hospital with injuries.
With 100 km/h Across Vienna: Police Chased Car Thieves
30.11.2025 A woman discovered her stolen car in Vienna on Saturday and alerted the police. This led to a risky chase at over 100 km/h, during which two pedestrians were nearly run over. Two men were arrested, the driver is on the run.
E-Bike Rider Seriously Injured in Accident at Wiedner Gürtel in Vienna
30.11.2025 A 23-year-old e-bike rider was hit by a car on Saturday at Wiedner Gürtel in Vienna and suffered serious injuries in the accident.Murder Suspicion: Man Found Stabbed to Death in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
30.11.2025 On Saturday, a man was found dead in an apartment in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. He had multiple stab wounds in his back. Two people were temporarily arrested.
Skiing and More: How to Get Through the Winter Sports Season Uninjured
30.11.2025 In Austria, winter sports activities are still among the most popular leisure activities. With more than 30,000 injuries per season, the number of accidents in skiing, snowboarding, sledding, or cross-country skiing has been at a high level for years.
Tourism Reached New Record High
30.11.2025 From May to October, bookings in hotels, guesthouses, and holiday apartments have surpassed the previous peak from the year 2024, according to Statistics Austria based on preliminary data.
Study Shows: Young Austrians Consume Far Too Few Fibers
30.11.2025 In Austria, many young adults consume significantly too few dietary fibers with their daily food intake. This is shown by a new Innsbruck study published in the journal Foods.Twin City Liner Brings Partygoers to New Year's Eve 2025/2026 from Vienna to Bratislava
29.11.2025 The Twin City Liner also offers a special New Year's Eve trip for the turn of the year 2025/26. On December 31, the high-speed catamaran takes its guests directly from Vienna's Schwedenplatz to the old town of Bratislava, where numerous New Year's Eve events take place.Fog Increases Risk of Accidents
29.11.2025Sport: Record Holder Hubert Raudaschl is Dead
28.11.2025 Austria's record holder for Olympic participations is no longer alive. The two-time world champion and five-time European champion Hubert Raudaschl died on Wednesday at the age of 83.
Stability Pact: Federal Government, States, and Municipalities Agree
28.11.2025 The Stability Pact is in place. After months of negotiations, the federal government, states, and municipalities agreed on Friday on a distribution of borrowing opportunities.
Listeria Risk: Hofer Recalls Rainbow Trout Fillets
28.11.2025 Due to possible listeria contamination, smoked rainbow trout fillets sold at the discount retailer Hofer in Austria are being recalled.
Gang War at Vienna Train Station: Charges Filed
28.11.2025 After the ethnically motivated conflicts in Vienna last summer, which were fought with weapons between native Chechens on one side and men of Arab descent on the other, another charge has now been filed.
Attack Plan on Vienna Westbahnhof: Teenager Back in Custody
28.11.2025 The 15-year-old, who was arrested earlier this year for planning an attack on Vienna's Westbahnhof, ultimately convicted, and only recently released from custody, is once again in pre-trial detention.
Dogs Must Be Euthanized After Attack in Upper Austria
28.11.2025 The fatal dog attack on a jogger in Upper Austria marked its second anniversary in October. There are updates regarding the two still-living American Staffordshire Terriers.
Burned Male Corpse Found in Vienna-Donaustadt: New Leads
28.11.2025 In the case of a 21-year-old man who was found in a burned-out car in Vienna-Donaustadt on Wednesday, there are new leads.
Weather: Review of Autumn 2025
28.11.2025 This year's meteorological autumn (September to November) was slightly too mild, according to Geosphere Austria on Friday in a preliminary report.
Immigration Law Focus in Three Vienna Districts: Over 20 Arrests
28.11.2025 In the night from Thursday to Friday, the city police commands of Döbling, Brigittenau, and Floridsdorf in Vienna, together with the Federal Office for Immigration and Asylum, conducted a coordinated immigration police operation.Bombshell at Rapid: End for Coach Stöger
28.11.2025 Rapid Vienna continues without coach Peter Stöger. The 59-year-old has been relieved of his duties, as the record champion announced on Friday. Former player Stefan Kulovits takes over on an interim basis.
Young Woman Seriously Injured After Argument in Vienna-Favoriten: Ex-Boyfriend Arrested
28.11.2025 In Eschenallee in Vienna-Favoriten, a young woman was found seriously injured on Thursday afternoon.
Pursuit in the District of Baden: Shots Fired
28.11.2025 During a pursuit in the Baden district, warning shots were fired by the police. The location of the incident was Berndorf.
Attempted ATM Explosion in Mostviertel - Building Heavily Damaged
28.11.2025 In Mostviertel, there was an attempted ATM explosion on Friday. The building with the bank was heavily damaged, reported the authorities.
Missing Graz Influencer: Ex-Boyfriend to be Extradited
28.11.2025 In the case of the missing Graz influencer, her ex-boyfriend was extradited to Austria on Friday.