Papal Election Continues: Cardinals Again in Secret Meeting
8.05.2025 At the conclave in Rome, the cardinals did not elect a new pope in the second and third ballots on Thursday.
60-Year-Old Tried to Steal "a Friend's" Bicycle with an Angle Grinder in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
8.05.2025 A 60-year-old was caught attempting to steal a bicycle in Vienna-Leopoldstadt on Wednesday night.
Vienna Festival Weeks: Poster with Male Couple Burned
8.05.2025 On Wednesday, a large poster of the Vienna Festival Weeks, set up near the Soviet War Memorial at Schwarzenbergplatz, was torn down and burned.
After Motorcycle Theft in Vienna: Victim Pursued
8.05.2025 In the night leading up to Wednesday, a large-scale theft of four high-priced motorcycles of the same brand occurred in the districts of Floridsdorf and Donaustadt. The perpetrators seem to have acted in an organized manner.
Number of Viennese Apprentices Has Increased
8.05.2025 Currently, 14,115 apprentices are being trained in Vienna's businesses, an increase of 200 people or 1.4 percent compared to the previous year.
Lotto Bonus Draw on Friday with Double Jackpot
8.05.2025 In the lottery draw last Wednesday, there was no six-number winner, which means that in the upcoming draw, a double jackpot of about 2.4 million euros is expected.
"The White Lotus" Season 4 to be Filmed in Vienna and Salzburg: What Are the Pros and Cons?
8.05.2025 According to a media report, the 4th season of "The White Lotus" is to be filmed in Austria - specifically in historic Vienna and the Salzburg region. We take a look at what speaks for and against this.
Budget Debate: Civil Servants Insist on Agreed Increase
8.05.2025 The Public Service Union (GÖD) makes it clear: The agreed salary settlement for 2026 will not be altered.
Eurovision Song Contest 2025: Second Rehearsal for Austria's ESC Hope JJ
8.05.2025 In Basel, the host city of this year's Eurovision Song Contest, the excitement is starting to rise. 37 participating countries, including Austria with candidate JJ, are currently rehearsing in the St. Jakobshalle for the upcoming (semi-)finals.
Bone Discovery in Trash in Melk District: Investigations Closed
8.05.2025 After the discovery of human remains at the end of February in the trash at a transfer station in Pöchlarn (Melk district), the investigations have now been closed.
Corona Vaccination Saved Many Lives in Austria
8.05.2025 People who are vaccinated after a Corona infection show a 50 percent reduction in overall mortality in the short term. This effect could be due to healthier individuals being vaccinated more frequently, as Austrian researchers found. The reduction in Covid-19 deaths ranges between 26 and 53 percent.
Car Overturned: Drunk Driver Without License Injured in Accident in Lower Austria
8.05.2025 An intoxicated driver without a license veered off the road Wednesday evening, went into a skid, and overturned in a ditch. The 23-year-old was injured in the car accident in Wartmannstetten, in the Lower Austrian district of Neunkirchen.
Papal Election Continues: Cardinals Again in Secret Meeting
8.05.2025 At the conclave in Rome, the cardinals apparently did not elect a new pope in the second ballot on Thursday morning.
Second Warmest April Since Records Began: Climate Crisis Worsens
8.05.2025 The global temperature rise due to climate change continues: Last month was the second warmest April worldwide since the beginning of weather records, as reported by the EU Earth observation program Copernicus on Thursday.
ESC: Viennese Duo Abor and Tynna Hope for Points from Austria
8.05.2025 The duo Abor and Tynna, Germany's act for the 69th Eurovision Song Contest in the Swiss city of Basel, hopes for points from their homeland Austria.
Pope Election: First Ballot Resulted in No Outcome
8.05.2025 On Wednesday evening, as expected, the cardinals at the conclave in Rome did not elect a pope in the first ballot.
Traffic Jam Alert in Vienna City: Patience is Required Here This Weekend
8.05.2025 This weekend in Vienna, the "Baby Expo" at the Stadthalle and the "Great Vienna Football Derby" at the Generali Arena are two major events that, according to ARBÖ, could lead to increased traffic.
Younger Generations Will Suffer Significantly More from Weather Extremes
8.05.2025 Those born in 2020 are more likely to face extreme heatwaves than older generations. Even if global warming could be stabilized at 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, an estimated 52 percent of today's five-year-olds would be affected by heatwaves in an unprecedented way. In comparison, the proportion for people born in 1960 is only 16 percent. This is reported by a research team led by Luke Grant from the Vrije Universiteit in Brussels in the journal "Nature".
Government Takes Step Towards Holocaust Museum
7.05.2025 The government initiated a process on Wednesday for the potential establishment of a Holocaust museum.Guilty and Acquittal in Trial Over Gang War in Vienna Park
7.05.2025 The trial concerning a violent confrontation between Chechens and Syrians in a Vienna park ended with one conviction and one acquittal. A 30-year-old defendant received a 14-year prison sentence for attempted murder, while his friend was acquitted. The verdicts are not yet legally binding.
Pope Election: Conclave Began with the Entry of the Cardinals into the Sistine Chapel
7.05.2025 The election of the successor to Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, has officially begun. In the Vatican, a short conclave lasting only a few days is expected.
Start for the Hot Phase of the Central Matura
7.05.2025 On Wednesday, the hot phase of this year's centralized final exams began with the German exam. On Thursday, the mathematics exam is on the schedule.
Can I Afford Care Later? Majority of Austrians Concerned About Situation
7.05.2025 More than half of Austria's population is concerned about not being able to afford care in old age, while an overwhelming majority demands that politics provide more financial resources for care, according to the Volkshilfe Social Barometer.
Gaza Strip: Fisherman Appeals to Government
7.05.2025 Former Federal President Heinz Fischer has appealed to the Austrian government with regard to Israel and the Gaza Strip.
Austria's ESC Star JJ Raves About Basel: "Immediately Felt at Home"
7.05.2025 Austria's ESC participant JJ takes the opportunity to explore Basel with its sights before the second semifinal. But the stress of the mega event doesn't take long to set in.
Robber Duo Arrested and Extradited After Jewelry Store Heist in Marchtrenk
7.05.2025 Two perpetrators from Romania were arrested after an armed robbery at a jeweler in Marchtrenk in February and extradited to Austria.
Unauthorized Price Increase: Verbund Must Reimburse, Otherwise Class Action Lawsuit Threatened
7.05.2025 The price increase by the publicly listed electricity provider Verbund on March 1, 2023, had no legal basis. The VSV now wants to enforce refunds - or possibly file a class action lawsuit.
Electronics Industry Collective Agreement: Employer Offer Criticized - Works Meetings Next Week
7.05.2025 The collective bargaining negotiations for employees in the electrical and electronics industry have so far not reached an agreement. Now, works meetings have been decided.EU Infringement Procedure Against Austria Initiated
7.05.2025 The EU Commission has initiated infringement proceedings against Austria and five other EU countries.
From Private School Student to Serial Offender: Prison Sentence for 15-Year-Old
7.05.2025 A 15-year-old from Vienna was sentenced to 20 months in prison for repeated offenses, including aggravated robbery and property damage, after becoming criminally conspicuous again just ten minutes after a police interrogation.
Vienna has a new university book depot
7.05.2025 After the completion of construction in autumn 2024 and the relocation of around three million books, the majority of which are from the main building of the University of Vienna, the new book depot in Vienna-Floridsdorf was officially opened on Wednesday.
Post and Telecom: Austria Reprimanded by EU
7.05.2025 Austria has been urged by the EU Commission to comply with EU working time regulations.
Vienna ÖVP: Lorenz Mayer succeeds Peter Sverak
7.05.2025 The ÖVP Vienna has found a new state manager in Lorenz Mayer.
Child Benefit and Family Allowance: No Valorization
7.05.2025 Family Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) informed on Wednesday about the absence of an adjustment for family allowance and child benefit in 2026 and 2027.
Schönborn wants a team player as the new Pope
7.05.2025 Cardinal Christoph Schönborn emphasized before the start of the papal election that the office "requires strong teamwork."
"Tell me, where have all the flowers gone..." Memories in Pictures at the Jewish Museum Vienna
7.05.2025 In the Jewish Museum Vienna, the new photo exhibition "Tell Me, Where Have All the Flowers Gone..." by the award-winning photographer Roger Cremers is being opened, which deals with the culture of remembrance of the Shoah and World War II in Austria.
Groundbreaking for Renovation at NHM - but Concerns About Budget
7.05.2025 The planned renovation work at the Natural History Museum Vienna, including a new barrier-free entrance area, is at risk due to budgetary uncertainties. However, construction of a new elevator system in the courtyard has already begun.
Child Benefit and Family Allowance: No Adjustment
7.05.2025 Family Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) informed on Wednesday about the absence of an adjustment for family allowance and child benefit in 2026 and 2027.
ORF Summer Talks 2025 with Chief of Domestic Politics Klaus Webhofer
7.05.2025 The ORF presents itself this year with a new lineup for the traditional ORF summer talks with the country's party leaders.
Borrowed E-Scooter Triggered Knife Attack in Vienna-Favoriten
7.05.2025 A dispute over a borrowed e-scooter escalated on Tuesday evening at Keplerplatz in Vienna-Favoriten. It led to a knife attack, and the police had to intervene.
Child Benefit and Family Allowance: No Valorization
7.05.2025 Family Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) informed on Wednesday about the absence of an adjustment for family allowance and child benefit in 2026 and 2027.
RRP: EU Commission Warns Austria and Hungary
7.05.2025
The European Commission issued a warning to Austria and Hungary on Wednesday because both countries have not correctly implemented the EU directives on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA Directive).
Multiple Fraud with Online Account: Vienna Police Searching for This Man
7.05.2025 The Vienna police are searching for a suspected fraudster who opened an online account with a false identity and concluded numerous contracts with it.
Pope Election: Austrian Involved in Shutdown of Vatican Phone Network
7.05.2025 On Wednesday afternoon, the Vatican will be taken offline, and an Austrian is involved in this.
Matura Mishap in Linz: Half a Dozen Students Affected
7.05.2025 Six students from HAK Auhof in Linz spent two hours on Tuesday working on the 2024 business administration graduation exam tasks.
Brutal Knife Attack in Vienna-Alsergrund: 20-Year-Old Arrested, Denies the Act
7.05.2025 In Vienna-Alsergrund, a 20-year-old Austrian woman was arrested after a knife attack in April 2025, in which a 33-year-old woman was injured. She partially confesses but denies the knife attack.
Arrest after Drug Deal in Vienna-Fünfhaus
7.05.2025 On Tuesday, officers from the Fünfhaus City Police Command noticed a drug deal in Clementinengasse during their patrol.
Signa - House Searches in Austria
7.05.2025 In connection with the Signa bankruptcy, house searches reportedly took place on Wednesday according to media reports.
Austria's ESC Star JJ Raves About Basel: "Immediately Felt at Home"
7.05.2025 Austria's ESC participant JJ takes the opportunity to explore Basel with its sights before the second semifinal. But the stress of the mega event doesn't take long to set in.
Signa - House Searches in Austria
7.05.2025 In connection with the Signa bankruptcy, house searches reportedly took place on Wednesday, according to media reports.
Successor for Husslein-Arco at Heidi Horten Collection Sought
7.05.2025 The Heidi Horten Collection in the 1st district of Vienna is searching for a new scientific-artistic director.
Government Takes Step Towards Holocaust Museum
7.05.2025 The government initiated a process on Wednesday for the potential establishment of a Holocaust museum.
5 Ice Cream Tubs with the New Cremissimo à la fru fru® Strawberry to Win
7.05.2025 Cremissimo and NÖM offer a taste highlight for the summer season with their new ice cream mix Cremissimo à la fru fru® Strawberry. We are giving away 5 ice cream bags.
Detention Extended: Suspects Show No Remorse in Brutal Hate Crimes
7.05.2025 At the end of March, 20 suspects were arrested in the investigations into hate crimes. For 12 of them, pre-trial detention is being extended. They mostly confess, but according to police sources, there is no sign of remorse.
Ombudsman Calls for Training of Emergency Personnel for Assisted Dying
7.05.2025 The Ombudsman calls for training for emergency personnel in dealing with assisted suicide. The occasion is an incident in which police and rescue attempted to resuscitate a woman with a legally valid living will after she had taken a lethal medication. Additionally, a revision of the Living Will Act is deemed necessary.
Signa - House Search in Vienna City Center
7.05.2025 In connection with the Signa bankruptcy, house searches reportedly took place on Wednesday, according to media reports.
Austria in Travel Fever: Record High in Holiday Trips 2024
7.05.2025 Despite economic challenges, Austria recorded a new high with 27.5 million holiday trips in 2024, with Italy, Germany, and Croatia being the most popular international destinations, and the car remaining the preferred mode of transportation.
Major IT Maintenance: AMS Closes All Branches, Online Services Also Down
9.05.2025 AMS customers will need to be patient in the coming days, as due to a comprehensive IT modernization, the services will be limited or unavailable from Thursday.