TierQuarTier Vienna invites you to Advent Celebration 2025
22.11.2025 The TierQuarTier Vienna is hosting a Christmas celebration on December 20, 2025, from 3 PM to 6 PM at the animal shelter in Vienna-Donaustadt. Visitors can get to know the shelter this afternoon and gain insights into the work of the facility."Opportunity Bonus" Comes for 400 Schools
21.11.2025 Starting from the school year 2026/27, 400 schools will receive the "Opportunity Bonus". Education Minister Wiederkehr announced that up to 800 additional positions will be created. The aim is to support schools whose students often come from poorer families or have a migration background. The schools can decide for themselves how to use the additional resources.
Christmas Lighting in Vienna's Shopping Streets Shines Again
21.11.2025 On Friday, Vienna's Mayor Ludwig and the Vice President of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, Margarete Kriz-Zwittkovits, switched on the Christmas lights at the Neuer Markt, which has had Christmas lighting only since 2023. In addition to lights on the trees, there are 48 "Sisi Stars" hanging there.Cybersecurity: Law on the Way
21.11.2025
Due to Budget Deficit: Are Increases in Property Tax and Housing Subsidies Coming?
21.11.2025 Finance Minister Marterbauer is open to an increase in property tax if municipalities and states agree on it, according to the ministry following a report by the news magazine "profil".Vienna Austria wants to focus more on its own youth development
21.11.2025 On Friday, Wiener Austria presented a new strategic paper. A central aspect is that graduates of the company's own academy should be increasingly utilized in the future. The decision regarding a new sports director is still pending.
Prison Sentence After Attempted Rape in Vienna Subway
21.11.2025 A 30-year-old man was sentenced to 4.5 years in prison on Friday in Vienna for attempting to assault an unconscious woman on the U3 subway line in August. He approached the woman, checked her state of sleep, and began to undress her. A newly boarded passenger intervened and, with the support of other passengers, alerted the police.
Former Foster Child Sues State of Carinthia for Several Thousand Euros
21.11.2025 A former foster child and now 44-year-old man is suing the state of Carinthia for 30,000 euros in civil damages.
New Market Hall at Vienna Naschmarkt Opened
21.11.2025 On Friday, the new market hall at the western end of the Vienna Naschmarkt, officially named "Marktraum," was opened. The building has 13 stalls or specialty shops primarily offering regional products and also features a rooftop terrace.
Three EU Infringement Procedures Against Austria
21.11.2025 Austria cannot avoid EU infringement procedures. According to the Commission, there are three that have been initiated.
Crypto Reporting Obligation Act: What Investors Need to Know
21.11.2025 From January, foreign crypto exchanges are required to transmit customer data to the tax authorities. Since 2024, platforms in Austria will directly deduct the capital gains tax of 27.5% on crypto income. Users of foreign platforms must also pay this tax. If not previously paid, the consulting firm PwC recommends taking action.
Tickets for Ball des Sports 2026 in Vienna Available
21.11.2025 The countdown for the Ball of Sports on March 21, 2026, at the Vienna City Hall is on. Tickets are already available.
So far, 179 people compensated in SOS Children's Village case
21.11.2025 At SOS Children's Villages Austria, 187 compensation claims have been received so far. In 179 of these cases, the allegations were confirmed within the framework of victim protection, and the affected individuals were either paid financial compensation or offered therapeutic assistance.
New School Suspension Support with Reintegration and Instruction Coming
21.11.2025 In 2024, approximately 2,000 children and adolescents were temporarily excluded from school due to violent behavior. Starting in the fall of 2026, suspended students must participate in a program for up to 20 hours per week that combines socio-educational measures for reintegration and instruction.
Vienna-Floridsdorf: Death Threats Against Parents Ended with Arrest
21.11.2025 An intoxicated 28-year-old caused a disturbance on Thursday in a Vienna residential building and also made death threats against his parents. The police arrested him.
WEGA Operation in Vienna-Floridsdorf: 36-Year-Old Arrested After Robbery
21.11.2025 After a 26-year-old was allegedly robbed last weekend, a 36-year-old has now been arrested in Vienna-Floridsdorf. According to the executive's announcement on Friday, the special unit WEGA was also involved.
Another Suspect Arrested After Knife Attack at Vienna's Keplerplatz
21.11.2025 After a brutal robbery at Vienna's Keplerplatz in October, another suspect has now been arrested.
Repair Work After Damage to District Heating Pipeline in Vienna-Simmering Completed
21.11.2025 After the failure of a district heating pipeline in Vienna-Simmering, all households were once again supplied with district heating on Friday.
Teenager Caught After Attempted Car Break-In in Vienna-Brigittenau
21.11.2025 After an attempted burglary of a car in Vienna-Brigittenau, handcuffs were placed on a teenager.
Eleven-Year-Old in Vienna-Penzing Hit by Car and Seriously Injured
21.11.2025 A girl was seriously injured in an accident in Vienna-Penzing on Thursday afternoon.
Verdict Against Styrian Bomb Maker Now Final
21.11.2025 The Higher Regional Court of Graz (OLG) confirmed on Friday the verdict and sentence against a Styrian (56) who wanted to kill his ex-wife with explosives he had placed at the Jehovah's Witnesses.
"Opportunity Bonus" Comes for 400 Schools
21.11.2025 Starting from the school year 2026/27, 400 schools will receive the "Opportunity Bonus". Education Minister Wiederkehr announced that up to 800 additional positions will be created. The goal is to support schools whose students often come from poorer families or have a migration background. The schools can decide for themselves how to use the additional resources.
"At the Pulse of Time": Body Worlds Return to Vienna Stadthalle
21.11.2025 The anatomy exhibition BODY WORLDS is back in Vienna: The new exhibition "In Tune with the Times" showcases the human body in the tension between stress, digitalization, and the desire for health and mindfulness.
Winter Service Fleet in Lower Austria Strengthened
21.11.2025 Lower Austria, like the rest of the country, is heading towards the cold season. The winter service fleet has already been reinforced in the largest federal state.New Rules for Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna: What's Changing
21.11.2025 On Friday, the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) presented the planned rule changes for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna, which will be presented at the General Assembly on December 4th and 5th. The decision on which countries will participate in the ESC is also drawing closer.
Two Tunnels on S1 in Lower Austria Before Closure
21.11.2025 On the Vienna Outer Ring Expressway (S1) in Lower Austria, drivers must prepare for nighttime tunnel closures. The affected tunnels are Vösendorf and Rannersdorf.
Personal Assistance: Changes Ahead for Lower Austria
21.11.2025 Lower Austria is heading towards changes regarding Personal Assistance. The decision in the state government meeting is expected to be made next week.
Cybersecurity: Law on the Way
21.11.2025 December could bring the adoption of a law for more cybersecurity - however, it needs votes from the opposition.Yes, We Can! Top Ranking for Austria and Vienna in the English Check
21.11.2025 In a global comparison of English proficiency, Austria ranks 3rd among 123 countries in 2025. Vienna also impresses: The capital achieves the second-highest score of all metropolises.
Concern About Social Partnership at ÖGB Boss
21.11.2025 ÖGB President Wolfgang Katzian hopes "that the Chamber of Commerce quickly gets back on track." "I don't think it's good when one of our social partner organizations falters, also because it can harm the overall structure," he told the "Standard" (Friday edition).Ludwig in Double Trouble
21.11.2025
Transmission of Inquiry Committees: White Smoke Did Not Appear
21.11.2025 A model preferred by the FPÖ regarding the broadcasting of inquiry committees is facing opposition - specifically from the ÖVP. Andreas Hanger described it as "unsuitable".
Here the most expensive house in Vienna-Penzing was sold in 2024
21.11.2025 The most expensive building sold in 2024 in Vienna-Penzing is a multi-family house in the Breitensee district. It was sold for 22,428,713.83 euros.
Farm in Vienna: "In the supermarket, offers are often made that undermine our prices"
21.11.2025 Andreas Prohaska has operated the Prohaska organic farm in Donaustadt for years. A conversation about prices, customers, and the future of agriculture in Vienna.Ski Helmets Impress in VKI Test
21.11.2025ÖVP Member of Parliament Hörl Will Not Be Extradited
20.11.2025 The National Council unanimously refused the "extradition" of ÖVP member of parliament Franz Hörl. All parties saw a connection with his political activities, which is why they did not support the prosecution of the representative.
"Failure Across the Board": FPÖ Attacks Babler Head-On
20.11.2025 The FPÖ sharply criticized Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler in the National Council and accused him of failure in social policy. The government defended its course – citing, among other things, the rent price cap and anti-inflation packages.
900-Page Report on SOS Children's Village Received by Public Prosecutor's Office
20.11.2025 The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has received the internal investigation report, over 900 pages long, on irregularities at SOS Children's Villages. The report contains confidential names and is now being legally reviewed.
Billa Home Delivery is Discontinued
20.11.2025 Billa will end its own home delivery service in Eastern Austria at the end of January 2026 and will close two warehouses in Vienna. For the approximately 250 employees at the two Billa warehouse locations, there will be job offers within the company.Green Light for Ski Races at Semmering
20.11.2025 There is nothing to prevent the hosting of the Women's Ski World Cup races at Semmering between Christmas and New Year. According to a statement, "all formalities have been finally clarified."
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Stops by This Hofer Branch in Lower Austria
20.11.2025 The Coca-Cola Christmas truck can still be seen in November at the Lower Austrian Hofer branch Bauhausstraße 3 in Bad Fischau.
Asylum: Registration Office Schattendorf Facing Closure
21.11.2025 In Burgenland, the asylum registration center in Schattendorf is facing closure. It will happen at the end of December.Song Contest: Basel Stayed Under Budget
20.11.2025