When Christmas Becomes a Burden: Strategies Against Loneliness
23.12.2025 Loneliness hits many people hard, especially at Christmas, which is why experts like Oliver Bayer and Birgit Satke from Rat auf Draht emphasize how important it is to allow this feeling and seek help from counseling centers to deal with these challenges.
These Are the Traffic Jam Hotspots During the Christmas Holidays
Vor 2 Tagen During the Christmas holidays, ARBÖ and ÖAMTC expect significant traffic peaks due to shopping and holiday traffic, with traffic hotspots expected mainly in urban areas and on main routes towards winter sports destinations.
Zoo Schmiding: Offspring in This Rare Domestic Animal Breed
22.12.2025 The Schmiding Zoo in Upper Austria is delighted to welcome new Girgentana goat offspring.2026 Awaits with Partial Solar Eclipse
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Knife Incident at Vienna Central Station: Mother and Son in Hospital
22.12.2025 On Monday afternoon, a mother and her son were injured in a knife incident at Vienna's main train station.
Investigations After Shooting at Mosque in Hollabrunn
22.12.2025 After the shot at the entrance area of the mosque of the Association of Albanian Muslims in Hollabrunn on Sunday night, there are now two additional crime scenes.Norbert Hofer opens a new chapter in February
22.12.2025 Norbert Hofer will in the future work as Vice President for Strategic Communications at Emerald Horizon AG.Escalation in Vienna Shopping Center: Woman Bites Police Officer in the Leg
22.12.2025 After an incident in a shopping center in Vienna-Brigittenau, three people were arrested on Saturday evening after attacking and injuring emergency personnel.
Bank Robbery in Northern Burgenland: Manhunt Underway
22.12.2025 In Burgenland, a bank in Deutsch Jahrndorf was robbed by an armed man who then fled in a car with an accomplice. The police have launched a manhunt.
Government Work: Satisfaction with Turquoise and Red
22.12.2025 ÖVP and SPÖ praised their own work in the government shortly before Christmas.
Zoo Schmiding: Offspring in This Rare Domestic Animal Breed
22.12.2025 The Schmiding Zoo in Upper Austria is delighted to welcome Girgentana goat offspring.
Fatal Accident on the Drau Cycle Path: Prison Sentence for Carinthian Farmer
22.12.2025 A 66-year-old farmer was convicted of grossly negligent homicide in Klagenfurt after he fatally injured a 73-year-old e-bike rider with a tractor trailer in July. The sentence includes a fine and 5 months of suspended imprisonment.
Place 24 for Austria in Football World Rankings
22.12.2025 Austria concludes the (historic) football year 2025 with a place in the top 30 of the world rankings.
2025 was the eighth warmest year in Austria's measurement history
22.12.2025 The year 2025 was the eighth warmest in Austria's lowlands and the second warmest in the mountains in recorded history, with temperatures significantly above the average values of recent climate periods, as the preliminary climate report from Geosphere Austria shows.
Escalation in Vienna Shopping Center: Woman Bites Police Officer in the Leg
22.12.2025 After an incident in a shopping center in Vienna-Brigittenau, three people were arrested on Saturday evening after attacking and injuring emergency personnel.
Brawl at Vienna's Schwedenplatz: 23-Year-Old Arrested
22.12.2025 A 23-year-old man was arrested early Sunday morning in Vienna. He is suspected of having seriously injured a passerby.
Blank shot on the balcony triggered police operation in Vienna-Favoriten
22.12.2025 A suspected shot from the balcony of a multi-family house in Vienna-Favoriten triggered a major police operation on Sunday evening.
Boy Injured in Pyrotechnics Accident in Vienna-Penzing
22.12.2025 A 10-year-old suffered a severe hand injury in a pyrotechnics accident in Vienna-Penzing on Sunday. The professional rescue service was deployed.
Vienna-Hernals: Drunk Driver in Luxury Car Attacks Policewoman
22.12.2025 A 41-year-old driver is suspected of attacking and injuring a policewoman in Vienna-Hernals. The man is said to have been intoxicated.
With These Tips, Defy the Christmas Rush
22.12.2025 The Chamber of Labor Upper Austria offers practical advice to minimize shopping stress before Christmas and avoid unforeseen problems when last-minute shopping.
Christmas Tree for Himalayan Tahrs and Golden Takins in Vienna Zoo
22.12.2025 There was a Christmas surprise for Himalayan tahrs and golden takins at the Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn.
Teenie Trio Attacked 20-Year-Old in Bad Vöslau and Demanded Cash
22.12.2025 In Bad Vöslau (Baden district), three boys aged 13, 14, and 15 are said to have beaten and kicked a 20-year-old and demanded cash. The injured victim was able to escape.
Public Transport Schedule on December 24 and 31, 2025 in Vienna
Vor 22 Stunden Even during the holidays, the Wiener Linien keep the city mobile around the clock. Here you can find an overview of the public transport schedule on December 24 and 31, 2025.Signa Bankruptcy: Brand Name to be Auctioned
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Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna: 2,000 Applicants for 30 Jobs
22.12.2025 At the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in the Vienna Stadthalle, 2,000 dancers and singers applied for 30 jobs as stand-ins, who replace the actual acts during rehearsals, with 650 of them being invited to auditions.
This is what the ÖVP says after posting about Muslims
Vor 2 Tagen The ÖVP defended its social media post on Monday regarding the results of the Integration Barometer on living together with Muslims.
Illegal Car Tuner Meetings in Lower Austria: 27-Year-Old Viennese Man Allegedly Responsible
22.12.2025 A 27-year-old is said to have called for illegal meetings of the car tuning scene in Vösendorf (Mödling district) over several months.
Lotto: Win 1.5 Million Euros for Christmas
22.12.2025 On Christmas Eve, lottery players can expect a Christmas jackpot of around 1.5 million euros, as no "six" was achieved on the fourth Sunday of Advent.
Investigations After Shooting at Mosque in Hollabrunn
22.12.2025 After the shot at the entrance area of the mosque of the Association of Albanian Muslims in Hollabrunn on the night of Sunday, there are now two additional crime scenes.
Apartment Fire in Vienna-Favoriten: Fire Department in Action
22.12.2025 The fire department was deployed on the night of Monday for an apartment fire in Angeligasse in Vienna-Favoriten.
Accident on A1 in Lower Austria - Two Injured
22.12.2025 On the A1 in the Amstetten district, a collision occurred over the weekend resulting in two injuries. The closure on the West Autobahn lasted just under an hour.
Head-on Collision in Weinviertel - 69-Year-Old Dead
22.12.2025 After a car accident in Lower Austria over the weekend, a 69-year-old man lost his life. The condition of another person was critical.
2026 Awaits with Partial Solar Eclipse
22.12.2025 In the summer of 2026, the sun will likely receive a lot of attention. After all, a partial solar eclipse will occur on August 12th.
Austria could receive two new prisons
22.12.2025 In Austria, two new prisons may be built. Talks with the finance minister have already been "announced," as Justice Minister Anna Sporrer explained to the APA.
Crash with Seven Injured in Upper Austria
22.12.2025 On the L508 in the Ried district, an accident occurred over the weekend resulting in seven injuries.
Real Estate Sale Made Easy? In Conversation with ohne-makler.at
22.12.2025 Ohne-makler.at aims to simplify real estate transactions – commission-free, digital, and without intermediaries. The platform is specifically targeted at owners who want to market their properties themselves. In the interview, CEO Hendrik Richter explains how they differentiate from the competition, the differences between Germany and Austria, and the trends currently shaping the market.
"A historic building tells a lot of history"
22.12.2025 Jelena Pirker from ÖRAG Immobilien Vermittlung GmbH on historical buildings in Vienna, the aspect of redesign, and demand.Domestic Violence Often Hidden at Christmas
22.12.2025 Domestic violence does not take a break even during the Christmas holidays. Experts report that many affected women endure escalations over the holidays and only seek help in January – often out of consideration for children and the desire for family harmony.
Artist Arnulf Rainer is dead
22.12.2025 Arnulf Rainer is dead. The world-renowned Austrian artist passed away shortly after his 96th birthday in Upper Austria. His work has significantly influenced post-war art in Europe.
Artist Arnulf Rainer is dead
21.12.2025 Arnulf Rainer is dead. The world-renowned Austrian artist passed away shortly after his 96th birthday in Upper Austria. His work has significantly influenced post-war art in Europe.
Taxler allegedly raped teenagers: DNA convicted him
21.12.2025 A 41-year-old taxi driver was arrested after his DNA linked him to the rape of two teenage customers.
Shots Fired at Mosque in Lower Austria: Police Investigate
21.12.2025 In Hollabrunn, shots were fired at the mosque of the Association of Albanian Muslims. There were no injuries, and the police are investigating.
Fire in Family Hotel: 200 Guests Evacuated
21.12.2025 Due to a fire in the technical room of a family hotel in Aigen-Schlägl, around 200 guests had to be evacuated on the night of Sunday.
Instagram Post by the ÖVP Causes Outrage
21.12.2025 An Instagram post by the ÖVP regarding survey results on living together with Muslims has sparked cross-party criticism. Particularly, SPÖ, NEOS, and the Greens expressed sharp words.
Family Reunification Almost Stopped: Only One Entry in November
21.12.2025 The halt on family reunification is having an effect: In November, only a single entry was registered. The number of asylum applications also decreased significantly.
Reform for 1450: Central Services in All Federal States in the Future
21.12.2025 The health hotline 1450 is getting a standardized basic offering: The federal government, states, and social insurance have agreed on central services that will apply nationwide in Austria in the future. The goal is better management of patients within the healthcare system and a noticeable relief for hospital outpatient departments.