"Clear Work Order": Action Plan Against Violence Against Women Adopted
26.11.2025 It encompasses several initiatives over 24 pages and has now been approved by the government: the Action Plan against Violence against Women. Minister Eva Maria Holzleitner sees a "clear mandate" while the Greens and FPÖ criticize.
Taxi Demonstration in Vienna: Car Convoy Moves Through the City Center
26.11.2025 In Vienna, numerous independent taxi operators are demonstrating today. With a car parade and a rally at Heldenplatz, they drew attention to grievances in the industry.
Cities Association Wants Quick Agreement on Stability Pact
26.11.2025 The Association of Cities wants to see a swift agreement regarding the Stability Pact.
SOS Children's Villages: First Reform Steps Have Been Taken
26.11.2025 About a week after the appointment of the new supervisory board for SOS Children's Villages, it has taken initial reform steps.
What the Blue Dots on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße Mean
1.12.2025 Since Wednesday, blue dots on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße mark a new area for cyclists. This is due to a subway construction site that significantly restricts space for pedestrians. Bicycle and pedestrian traffic are temporarily separated to avoid conflicts.
U-detainee in Lower Austria escaped: Police request information
26.11.2025 After the escape of a remand prisoner in Lower Austria, the authorities reached out to the public on Wednesday.
Black Friday: Criticism of the Impact on Environment and People Due to Cheap Fashion
26.11.2025 Before Black Friday, Global 2000, Volkshilfe Wien, and Caritas pointed out the ecological and health impacts of cheap and disposable fashion on Wednesday in Vienna.
Pursuit, Accident and Injured on Vienna A23
26.11.2025 During a car chase on the Vienna Southeast Tangent (A23) on the night of Wednesday, a car collided with a concrete barrier. Three of the five occupants were injured, one of them seriously.Advent Excursion: Experience Göttweig Abbey, Melk Abbey, and Klosterneuburg Monastery for Free
26.11.2025 This year, the Wiener Städtische Versicherungsverein and the Wiener Städtische are once again offering a special Advent excursion to significant cultural jewels in Lower Austria.
Crime Feared: 31-Year-Old from Graz Missing Without a Trace
26.11.2025 A 31-year-old woman from Graz was reported missing on Sunday, and during the search for her, indications of a possible crime have apparently emerged.
Speeder in Vienna-Liesing Almost Three Times the Speed Limit
26.11.2025 On Rodauner Straße in Vienna-Liesing, the police caught a speeder on Tuesday. The man was traveling at 89 km/h instead of the permitted 30 km/h, almost three times the allowed speed.
FPÖ Continues to Refuse Control of Campaign Costs: Court of Audit Takes Case to Constitutional Court
26.11.2025 The Court of Audit has asked the Constitutional Court to clarify the constitutionality of its audit competence under the Party Law. This is happening in the course of the legal dispute with the FPÖ over the control of campaign costs for the EU election last year.With 5 Euros Do Good: dm Supports People in Need with Festive Meals
26.11.2025 For the seventh time, dm, together with BIO AUSTRIA, is organizing the "dm Festessen". In 39 social institutions across Austria, a festive three-course meal with fresh organic ingredients is prepared for more than 2,000 people in need. The event is made possible through customer donations.
Retirements: AK Warns of Skilled Worker Shortage in System-Relevant Professions
26.11.2025 In view of demographic changes, the Chamber of Labor (AK) warns of a shortage of skilled workers in system-critical sectors.
Here in Vienna, you can drink punch in lofty heights
26.11.2025 With a mug in hand at lofty heights: This is possible in the pre-Christmas season in Vienna-Mariahilf. Because on the roof of the House of the Sea, tours with punch are held on Advent Sundays.
Property Deal in Upper Austria: WKStA Ceased Fraud Investigations
26.11.2025 The fraud investigations against four individuals suspected of having deprived a demented woman from Pasching (district of Linz-Land) of her properties have been closed by the WKStA.
Vienna-Wieden: 41-Year-Old Inflicted Severe Bleeding Head Injury on Girlfriend with Wooden Slat
26.11.2025 On Tuesday evening, a dispute in an apartment in Vienna-Wieden escalated and culminated in a 41-year-old inflicting a severe bleeding head injury on a 33-year-old with a wooden slat.
Manhunt After Robbery in Vienna-Alsergrund
26.11.2025 After a robbery in Vienna-Alsergrund, the Vienna police are searching for the 51-year-old suspect.
How Much Austrians Donated Last Year
26.11.2025 Last year, Austrians donated over one billion euros again. However, with a result of 1.07 billion euros, the total amount slightly decreased for the second consecutive time.
Vandal Triggered Emergency Brake in Vienna U2 Station Seestadt
26.11.2025 A 23-year-old triggered an emergency brake on an incoming subway train at the U2 Seestadt station on Tuesday. The visibly impaired man rioted and threatened police officers with murder.
Start of the Domestic Christmas Tree Season 2025
26.11.2025 The Lower Austrian Christmas tree farmers are starting the 2025 Christmas tree season with a call for increased mindfulness.
Taxi Demonstration in Vienna: Car Convoy Moves Through the City Center
26.11.2025 In Vienna, numerous independent taxi operators are demonstrating today. With a car parade and a rally at Heldenplatz, they are drawing attention to grievances in the industry.
Auction of Benko's Suits and Cigar Boxes
26.11.2025 Shortly before Christmas, valuables belonging to Signa founder Rene Benko are once again being auctioned. Bids are already possible, with the auction concluding on December 13.
Body Found on Backseat: Shocking Discovery After Car Fire in Vienna
26.11.2025 A burnt-out car in Vienna-Donaustadt was found with an unidentified male body inside on the night of Wednesday. The cause of death and the fire are still unclear, and investigations are ongoing in all directions.
Austria-Wide Car Fraud Series: Police Caught Duo
26.11.2025 Two suspected car fraudsters have been arrested in Upper Styria. The men are said to have swindled vehicles in several federal states by pretending to make transfers and fleeing with the cars.
AMS-Monitor: Women Benefit from Qualification - But the Wage Gap Remains
26.11.2025 AMS offers improve women's job prospects – especially through qualification. Nevertheless, the wage gap between men and women persists, as shown by the new Gender Equality Goals Monitor.
59-Year-Old Fell into Stream at Stick Shooting Tournament in Upper Austria: Body Discovered the Next Day
26.11.2025 A tragic accident occurred at a curling tournament in Garsten: A 59-year-old man fell into a stream and was found dead the following day by his son and a neighbor.
This Star is Coming to the Pharmacy Ball in Vienna in 2026
26.11.2025 The Pharmacy Ball in 2026 will feature a well-known face from the world of music. None other than Paul Pizzera will be seen with AUT of ORDA at the Vienna Hofburg.
End for Third Runway at Vienna-Schwechat Airport
26.11.2025 The Vienna-Schwechat Airport will not build a third runway. The project will not be pursued further.
Unimarkt Withdrawal: Rewe Takes Over 21 Branches
26.11.2025 After the withdrawal of Unimarkt, the Rewe Group is taking over 21 branches in three federal states. The majority will continue as Adeg. This seems to secure about half of the Unimarkt locations for the time being.
"The Places To Be": New Guide to Vienna's Urban Design Published
26.11.2025 Vienna Tourism aims to better integrate urban development and tourism. A new guide recommends cooperative planning, sustainable infrastructure, and clear rules – for the benefit of both guests and locals.
Social Economy Collective Agreement: Protest in Vienna Before Next Round of Negotiations
26.11.2025 Before the next round of negotiations for the Social Economy Collective Agreement, GPA and vida are calling for a "protest day" in Vienna on Wednesday. With a rally, they are demanding higher wages and better conditions for 130,000 employees.
The Who's Who of the Vienna Real Estate World
26.11.2025 In 2024, several high-profile real estate transactions shaped the Vienna market. Behind the deals are well-known foundations, investors, and entrepreneurial families. An overview of the key players.
Here, in 2024, the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus was sold
26.11.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus in 2024 is a penthouse apartment. It was sold for 870,000 euros to two private individuals.
Black Friday and First Shopping Saturday Cause Traffic Chaos in Vienna
28.11.2025 Traffic jams threaten Vienna over the weekend: Black Friday and the first shopping Saturday bring heavy traffic around shopping centers and Christmas markets. The ARBÖ recommends switching to public transport.Dispute Over Inheritance? What Distinguishes Vienna from the Rest of Austria
26.11.2025 Inheriting is emotional – and often fraught with conflict. A recent, representative study commissioned by Helvetia shows: 80 percent of Austrians do not have a will, even though high assets are at stake and many have already had negative experiences with disputes in inheritance cases.
Football World Cup 2026: Austrian National Team in Pot 2 for Draw
25.11.2025 Austria's national football team will be drawn from the second pot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, on December 5 at 6:00 PM in Washington.
End for Third Runway at Vienna-Schwechat Airport
26.11.2025 The Vienna-Schwechat Airport will not build a third runway. The project will not be pursued further.
End for Third Runway at Vienna-Schwechat Airport
25.11.2025 The Vienna-Schwechat Airport will not build a third runway. The project will not be pursued further.Benko-Wife Successful in Court Against Media
25.11.2025 Nathalie Benko, the wife of Signa founder Rene Benko, filed a lawsuit in Innsbruck against publishers for alleged violations of the media law. She was initially successful in court, as the Axel Springer Verlag and the "Tagesanzeiger" received fines for false reporting about an alleged divorce.
Balance: Financial Education for More and More People
25.11.2025 The government's financial education strategy has been reaching more and more people in Austria since 2021. In 2024, 150 initiatives reached 130,000 people, 15,000 more than the previous year. Digital offerings recorded over 500,000 accesses. Fifty-five percent of the initiatives are aimed at students.
Recall of Bakery Shop Products: These Billa Branches Are Affected
25.11.2025 For reasons of consistent consumer protection, Kuchen-Peter Backwaren GmbH has initiated a precautionary recall of the following bakery shop products. All listed items were freshly baked and sold in the bakery shops.
Several Kittens Found in Upper Austria
25.11.2025 In Upper Austria, several possibly abandoned cats have been found.
EU Deficit Procedure: No New Requirements for Austria
25.11.2025 The EU Commission published economic policy recommendations on Tuesday as part of the European Semester package. Despite expected higher budget deficits, there are no new requirements for Austria. Brussels expects Austria to adhere to the prescribed upper limit for net expenditures in 2025 and 2026.
Austria's World Cup Heroes Impress ÖFB Coach Rangnick
25.11.2025 ÖFB head coach Rangnick has wished the Austrian U17 football team much success before the final at the World Cup.
Ryanair expands in Bratislava and cuts in Vienna
25.11.2025 For the Slovak airport Bratislava, the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair announces a growth of 70 percent.
ORF Foundation Council to Confirm Resolutions in Upcoming Meeting
25.11.2025 The ORF Foundation Board aims for legal certainty in the meeting on Thursday. The decisions of the first two meetings of the current period, including the election of Chairman Heinz Lederer, are to be confirmed.
FSW Debt Counseling Warns of Financial Risks During the Christmas Season
25.11.2025 The FSW Debt Counseling calls for more financial awareness in light of discount campaigns around Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
StVO Amendment: ÖAMTC Sounds the Alarm
25.11.2025 The mobility club ÖAMTC raises the alarm, warning among other things of a "rule chaos". What it's about.
Allegations Against Vienna Spanish Riding School: Totschnig Commissioned Review
25.11.2025 The Spanish Riding School in Vienna "strongly rejected" media-reported allegations of possible animal cruelty on Tuesday.
Railway Industry Alarmed After Westbahn Purchase of Trains from China
25.11.2025 The Westbahn has ordered four trains from China, causing a stir. After approval, these double-decker trains are allowed to operate indefinitely on Austrian tracks, reported ORF. The railway industry sees this as a threat to the economy, jobs, and safety.