Passersby Chased Robber in Vienna-Favoriten: 26-Year-Old Caught
6.05.2025 A 26-year-old was arrested in Vienna-Favoriten after violently snatching a woman's handbag. Courageous passersby held the perpetrator until the police arrived.
Cities Barometer 2025: Quality of Life Remains High, Child-Friendliness in Focus
6.05.2025 Austrian cities are placing their hopes on children. According to the results of the Cities Barometer by Foresight, presented on Tuesday, participation formats for the youngest city residents should be anchored as a fixed component of urban development and design.
"With Plenty of Gold Inlays": Auction of René Benko's Luxury Rifle After Signa Bankruptcy
7.05.2025 In the wake of the Signa bankruptcy, a luxurious hunting rifle belonging to René Benko is now being auctioned.
Core Teams of Vienna SPÖ and NEOS at the Table: "Currently No Obstacles in Sight"
6.05.2025 On Tuesday, the coalition negotiations between the SPÖ and the NEOS officially began at the Vienna City Hall.
JJ completed first ESC rehearsal: "I can't even put my feelings into words"
6.05.2025 Ten days before his semi-final at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC), Austria's representative JJ completed his first rehearsal in Basel on Monday. "I can't even put my feelings into words," said the 24-year-old.
Hot Goods: Food Delivery Driver Also Delivered Drugs
6.05.2025 A 47-year-old is alleged to have sold drugs, among other things, during his work as a food delivery person.
Recycling of Plastic Packaging: What Austria Needs to Do Better
6.05.2025 According to the European Union, Austria should increase the recycling rate of plastics to 50 percent. Improvements in packaging design, separation, and material processing are necessary for this, explained researcher Silvia Apprich.
Frontal Crash with Truck: 40-Year-Old Killed in Accident in Lower Austria
6.05.2025 A traffic accident on the B6 in Nodendorf, a locality in the Weinviertel municipality of Niederleis, claimed a fatality on Monday afternoon.
Emergency Exercise of Wiener Netze: Sirens Will Wail Several Times
6.05.2025 On Wednesday, an emergency drill by Wiener Netze will take place, during which the siren alarm will be triggered several times.
New Dark Comedy from Vienna "Drunter und Drüber" on Amazon Prime
6.05.2025 From May 9, 2025, a new Austrian comedy will be available on Amazon Prime Video. It is set in the Viennese funeral milieu, at the fictional Donnersbach Cemetery. The darkly humorous series "Drunter und Drüber" features a high-profile cast with Nicholas Ofczarek and Julia Jentsch. They play the mismatched leadership duo that must reluctantly come together to fight with the staff against the impending closure of the graveyard.
Asthma and Pollen Season: Acting Early Protects Children
6.05.2025 If symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and occasional shortness of breath occur during pollen season, it may indicate asthma.
Plastic Pieces in Pasta Bake: Billa Recalls Popular Product
6.05.2025 The Billa AG has issued an urgent recall for the popular ready meal "CHEF MENÜ MACCHERONI AL FORNO 400G".
Eurovision Song Contest: These Rules Apply This Year
13.05.2025 The Eurovision Song Contest is likely too dynamic for its surprisingly comprehensive set of rules to remain unchanged. Here is an overview of the changes for ESC 2025 in Basel.
Mystery of the "Air-Dried Priest" from Blasenstein Solved
6.05.2025 The "air-dried priest" from St. Thomas am Blasenstein is a mummy that attracts much speculation and also the interest of researchers. A key to its preservation is a mysteriously rustic method of embalming, as researchers have now discovered.
Eurovision Song Contest: These Rules Apply This Year
6.05.2025 The Eurovision Song Contest is likely too dynamic for its surprisingly comprehensive set of rules to remain unchanged. Here is an overview of the changes for ESC 2025 in Basel.
"New" Westbahn Line Must Be Closed for 25 Days
12.05.2025 The "new" western route must be closed again in the Tullnerfeld area for repair work and the dismantling of temporary structures. From May 12 to June 5, there will be restrictions in long-distance and local transport, with alternatives available for commuters.
Electricity Provider Comparison Pays Off: Wave of Switching in Austria
6.05.2025 In the first quarter of 2025, a record number of 111,067 households and businesses sought a new electricity supplier.
E-cigarettes can cause severe burns
6.05.2025 "False Smoke - Real Fire" - this is how Viennese plastic surgeons describe several cases of burn injuries caused by e-cigarettes.
Asthma and Pollen Season: Acting Early Protects Children
6.05.2025 If symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and occasional shortness of breath occur during pollen season, it may indicate asthma.
Red-Pink Remains: SPÖ Continues with NEOS After Vienna Election
5.05.2025 The Vienna SPÖ is focusing on continuity: After the Vienna election, they want to once again enter into government negotiations with the NEOS.
Preparations for Papal Election in Full Swing
5.05.2025 On Monday, two general congregations of the cardinals were held to prepare for the papal election - one in the morning and one in the afternoon. According to Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni, all 133 cardinals eligible to vote have now arrived in Rome.
AUA Flights to Israel Suspended Until May 11 After Rocket Attack
5.05.2025 After a rocket attack by Islamist terrorists on Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, AUA has canceled all Israel flights for this week.
NÖ: Injured in Coach Accident on South Motorway
5.05.2025 In the night from Sunday to Monday, there was a coach accident on the Südautobahn (A2) near Wiener Neudorf in the Mödling district.
Vienna Symphony Orchestra Brings Baroque Music to the Transport Museum Remise
5.05.2025 On May 22 and 23, lovers of baroque sound art can expect a historic evening at the Verkehrsmuseum Remise: With their event format WL x, the Wiener Linien bring the Vienna Symphony Baroque Ensemble to the stage.
VGT Criticism and Graffiti Against Pig Fully Slatted Floors at the Vienna Danube Canal
6.05.2025 Before a committee in the Ministry of Health is set to meet on May 9 to likely pass a new law on fully slatted floors for pigs, the VGT is once again calling for a ban on fully slatted floors for pigs with graffiti at the Vienna Danube Canal.
Free Entry to hdgö in Vienna on May 8 and 15
5.05.2025 On May 8, the end of the Second World War and the Nazi regime in Europe marks its 80th anniversary. Ten years later, the State Treaty was signed. The House of Austrian History highlights both events with exhibitions and events and opens on May 8 and 15 with free admission.
Rescued Baby Hare Simon Hopped to Freedom
6.05.2025 Happy ending of a wildlife rescue: Field hare Simon is back in the wild. The Austrian Animal Welfare Association released him where he was once found helpless as a baby without a mother - in Simonsfeld.
Government Austerity Measures: Family Benefits Could Be Reduced
5.05.2025 The savings planned by the government as part of budget consolidation could also affect social benefits for families.
Also Church Bells in Austria Will Ring After Pope Election
5.05.2025 When the white smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel and the bells of St. Peter's Basilica announce the election of a new pope, the bells of Catholic churches in Austria will also ring.
"Model Collapse": Kick-off for New Festival Vienna Digital Cultures
5.05.2025 "Model Collapse": This is the motto of the first edition of the new festival Vienna Digital Cultures. "It will be a bit dark this year, but that's also the case when you read the news," said curator Nadim Samman on Monday about the content of the presented works.
From 2026 Less Net from Gross: Government Cuts Tax Relief
5.05.2025 Changes are coming for Austrians regarding cold progression: From 2026, tax reliefs will be partially withdrawn, which will have noticeable effects on net income.
Further Question Marks Regarding the Future of the Shipyard Area in Korneuburg
5.05.2025 After the Signa bankruptcy, the future of the former shipyard site in Korneuburg remains uncertain. The project, originally planned as a joint venture with the city, has stalled. Signa now intends to sell its shares. The municipal council has imposed a construction freeze on the peninsula, and the environmental impact assessment process has been withdrawn.Government Austerity Measures: Family Benefits Could Be Reduced
5.05.2025 The savings planned by the government as part of budget consolidation could also affect social benefits for families.
Commemoration of Nazi Victims in Vienna Parliament and Warnings Against Right-Wing Extremism
5.05.2025 In Parliament, the liberation of the Mauthausen concentration camp was commemorated. The memorial ceremony focused on Hartheim Castle and the people murdered there. Descendants of two victims and a resistance fighter spoke. Second President of the National Council, Peter Haubner (ÖVP), delivered the opening speech. National Council President Walter Rosenkranz (FPÖ) did not take an active role.
Abuse of Two Eight-Year-Olds: Teenager in Vienna Convicted
5.05.2025 On Monday, a now 16-year-old boy was sentenced to 21 months of partially suspended imprisonment at the Vienna Regional Court for Criminal Matters for rape and serious sexual abuse of minors, after allegedly assaulting two eight-year-olds last summer.
Escalation in Vienna-Donaustadt: Man Strangled and Beat Partner
5.05.2025 Early Sunday morning, a 41-year-old man in Vienna-Donaustadt strangled and beat his partner.Lower Austria: Injured in Coach Accident on South Motorway
5.05.2025 In the night from Sunday to Monday, there was a coach accident on the Südautobahn (A2) near Wiener Neudorf in the Mödling district.
Vienna Police Chased Speedster Without License at 200 km/h on Tangente
5.05.2025 A 24-year-old man fled from the police at speeds of up to 200 km/h on the Vienna Tangente on the night of Sunday. In the city area, he reached speeds of up to 100 km/h.
AK Study: Purchase Prices for Old Rental Buildings Have Risen Sharply Since 2000
5.05.2025 The prices for tenement houses in Vienna have significantly increased in recent years. "The prices are out of control," said AK economist Thomas Ritt.
Car Suddenly Accelerated and Ran Over Man in Vienna Garage
5.05.2025 In Vienna-Liesing, a serious accident occurred on Sunday evening when a car unexpectedly accelerated while leaving a house garage and hit the driver's father.
Woman Raped on Her Way Home in Vienna 15: Perpetrator on the Run
5.05.2025 In the night from Friday to Saturday, a woman was raped on the open street in Vienna-Rudolfsheim. The perpetrator, who is still unknown, is on the run, and the police are asking the public for information.
Red-Pink Remains: SPÖ Continues with NEOS After Vienna Election
5.05.2025 The Vienna SPÖ relies on continuity: After the Vienna election, they want to resume government negotiations with the NEOS.
19-Year-Old Caught After Car Break-Ins in Vienna-Favoriten
5.05.2025 Early Sunday morning, officers from the Favoriten City Police Command were alerted after several parked cars had been broken into.
We are giving away 2 tickets for the Dine & Spy Live Crime Dinner Show at Hotel Schani
6.05.2025 An evening full of excitement, crime, and cuisine: Enjoy a delicious 3-course meal at the Dine & Spy experience dinner while being part of an exciting live crime show. We are giving away 2 tickets for a show at Hotel Schani UNO City.
Slight Increase in Passengers at Domestic Airports
5.05.2025 This year, the six Austrian commercial airports recorded around 7.3 million passengers from the beginning of January to the end of March, marking an increase of 1.1 percent compared to the first quarter of 2024.
Mistreated Dog Discovered at Bus Station in Vienna-Floridsdorf
5.05.2025 A small dog was found frightened and severely matted under a bus at the bus station in Vienna-Floridsdorf. His fur was so matted that he could hardly move, his eyes were glued shut, and his skin was sore and inflamed. Every movement caused him pain.
„Construction Site for Inclusion“: Reading Marathon for Disability Rights in Front of Vienna Parliament
5.05.2025 On Monday, representatives of Austrian disability organizations held a joint reading marathon, planned for a total of ten hours, in front of the Vienna Parliament to draw attention to the rights of people with disabilities.
Estonia Woos Votes from Italy at Eurovision Song Contest 2025
5.05.2025 Before the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, which takes place from May 13 to 17 in Basel, the Estonian rapper Tommy Cash is campaigning for votes in Italy. Posters have appeared in major Italian cities promoting his song "Espresso Macchiato," which has gained popularity in the country.
Short Vacation with the Family at Hotel Lacknerhof to Win
14.05.2025 It should be nothing less than magical, the vacation – indoors and outdoors, for the little ones and the grown-ups. This is the motto of Georg Lackner and his family at their Hotel Lacknerhof in the Salzburg mountains. We are giving away 3 nights for a family with 2 adults and 2 children at the 4-star superior hotel. Join the contest now!
New "Liftboy" App Enables Control of Elevators in Vienna Public Transport Stations
5.05.2025 With the "Liftboy" app – named after the idea of the "liftboy" who operates the elevator – public transport users in Vienna can now conveniently call elevators via smartphone. By the end of 2025, all elevators should have this function.
Neglected Horses Rescued from Stud Farm in Lower Austria
5.05.2025 In the Neunkirchen district, 43 horses, three alpacas, three llamas, and two dogs were confiscated by the authorities last week.
After Signa Bankruptcy: Future of Shipyard Area in Korneuburg Remains Uncertain
5.05.2025 After the bankruptcy of the real estate group Signa, the future of the former shipyard area in Korneuburg remains uncertain.
Lotto Jackpot with around 1.6 Million Euros Awaits on Wednesday
6.05.2025 The first lottery draw in May did not bring any of the participants a main prize.
CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD starts in cinemas: Escape Room experience and tickets to win
14.05.2025 On May 29, the horror film CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD, from the creators of SMILE, will be released in cinemas across Austria. To celebrate, you can win the "CIRCUS" Escape Room experience at Westfield SCS and movie tickets with us.
Price Adjustment Invalid: EVN Customers Now Receive Money Back
5.05.2025 EVN customers who were affected by a price increase in 2022 will receive compensation through reimbursement payments or bonus points due to a price adjustment clause declared inadmissible.
Cases of Cyber Violence Against Women Are Increasing
5.05.2025 Perpetrators are increasingly using technical means in violence against women. With the increasing digitalization, cases of cyber violence against women are on the rise.
Running for a Good Cause at the Vienna Zoo Run in Schönbrunn Zoo
5.05.2025 On June 11, the Schönbrunn Zoo will once again transform into a very special running track: The Vienna Zoo Run is entering the next round.
Conclave Approaches: Cardinals Deliberate in Two Sessions
5.05.2025 The preparations for the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis, beginning on Wednesday (May 7), are currently in full swing.