Child and Youth Welfare: Demand for Federal Competence
19.11.2025 The United Nations adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child on November 20, 1989. Since then, this date has been celebrated worldwide as the Day of Children's Rights. Austrian organizations use this occasion to highlight grievances and renew demands.
Cleaner, Digital, Affordable: Government Defends Electricity Market Act Proposal
19.11.2025 The government defended on Wednesday its revised draft of the long-planned Electricity Industry Act (ElWG), presented yesterday in the Council of Ministers, against criticism.
Raid in Vienna's Asian Restaurants: Arrests and Charges
19.11.2025 During a focused inspection in Viennese Asian restaurants, authorities discovered numerous violations. Seven people were arrested, and over 50 charges were filed – including for illegal work, illegal residence, and wage dumping.
18. November as a Holiday? This is What Van der Bellen and Stocker Say After Arnautovic's "Announcement"
19.11.2025 Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and Chancellor Christian Stocker have responded to the statements made by ÖFB star Marko Arnautovic after the successful World Cup qualification.
Here is how social assistance currently differs in the federal states
19.11.2025 The planned reform of social assistance by the ÖVP-SPÖ-NEOS coalition aims to create a uniform regulation at the national level by 2027.
Hepatitis-A Cases in Austria Drastically Increased: Doctors Sound the Alarm
19.11.2025 The number of hepatitis A cases in Austria has tripled this year, with two people having died. The Medical Association is calling for a return to child vaccination and broader coverage of costs by the health insurance funds.
Resistance Against Plans for the Sale of Legal Hemp
19.11.2025 On Wednesday, the Austrian Cannabis Association (ÖCB) announced that it will take legal action against the government's plans to subject legal hemp to the tobacco monopoly by appealing to the Constitutional Court (VfGH).
District Heating Network in Vienna-Simmering Partially Failed: Numerous Households Affected
19.11.2025 In Vienna-Simmering, the district heating network partially failed on Wednesday. Numerous households are affected.
24 Days of Music for All of Vienna: Pop-up Advent Calendar Starts
19.11.2025 In December, Vienna transforms into a resounding stage: With the pop-up Advent calendar, the mdw - University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna - together with the City of Vienna, invites you to 24 musical encounters in all Viennese districts.Musical "Beauty and the Beast" from Fall 2026 at the Vienna Raimund Theater
19.11.2025 The Vereinigte Bühnen Wien (VBW) are bringing the musical "Beauty and the Beast" back to Vienna. Starting in autumn 2026, the piece based on the Disney film of the same name will be shown at the Raimund Theater, and tickets are already on sale.
Return: Draft for Headscarf Ban Without "Plan B"
19.11.2025 Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr from the NEOS is "confident" that the modified draft law for a headscarf ban in schools will withstand scrutiny by the Constitutional Court (VfGH).
More Visibility on Vienna's Streets Through the "Flyer Instead of Ticket" Campaign
19.11.2025 More than 8,800 accidents with injuries occurred last year in the dark. The police and the ÖAMTC want to reduce the risk with targeted light checks and are launching the campaign "Flyer instead of Ticket," which will run until the end of November in several federal states.
Outrage Over Planned Electricity Market Law
19.11.2025 The planned electricity market law does not go without reaction.
Three Robberies in Vienna Solved: 14-Year-Old Charged
19.11.2025 A 14-year-old teenager is linked to several robberies in Vienna. He has been reported.
Vienna Future Farm Invites to Advent Festival
19.11.2025 On the first Sunday of Advent, the Zukunftshof in Vienna invites you to an atmospheric festival with arts and crafts, culinary delights, music, and a children's program. A lantern parade and a bubble show conclude the day.Inflation in Austria Remains High in October
19.11.2025
How Ultra-Processed Food Harms Health and Society
19.11.2025 Phillip Baker from the University of Sydney in Australia, a co-author of an extensive analysis on this topic, warned that the diet increasingly dominated by highly processed foods contributes to the global rise in obesity, diabetes, and mental illnesses. The team concludes that a strong global response is necessary, similar to the coordinated efforts against the tobacco industry.
What the Vienna House of the Sea Has Presented
19.11.2025 The House of the Sea in Vienna-Mariahilf can look forward to a new freshwater facility.
Package Meowed: Cat in Bavaria Accidentally Packed
19.11.2025 Curious Case: In Bavaria, a woman accidentally sent her own cat in a package.
Christmas Shopping Spontaneous or Planned: Which Type Are You?
19.11.2025 A new survey shows: Austrians are mostly spontaneous when it comes to Christmas shopping – but "planners" and "Christmas grouches" also shape the picture, among others. Inflation, age, and gender noticeably influence gift-giving behavior.
Choking Hazard: Plush Figure "Small Swan" is Being Recalled
19.11.2025 The plush toy "Small Swan" by UOUOROSE GmbH is being recalled due to serious safety deficiencies.
Inclusion - Vienna's Municipal Kindergartens with 499 Places Too Few
19.11.2025 Vienna's City Councillor for Education and Youth, Bettina Emmerling, provided information on Wednesday about a survey on inclusion places.
Christmas Sales Expected to Rise Slightly This Year
19.11.2025 Researchers at Johannes Kepler University Linz expect a slight increase in sales during the Christmas season despite economic uncertainties and high inflation.
20-Year-Old in Vienna-Brigittenau Threatened Girlfriend with Knife
19.11.2025 On Tuesday, a dispute is said to have occurred between a 16-year-old girl and her 20-year-old boyfriend in Vienna-Brigittenau. During this, the 20-year-old allegedly hit and kicked the girl.
Employee of Homeless Facility in Vienna-Landstraße Threatened with Shooting
19.11.2025 In Vienna-Landstraße, a police operation occurred on Tuesday. A 28-year-old had been banned from a homeless facility due to aggressive behavior and allegedly threatened to shoot an employee upon being informed of the ban.
40-Year-Old Ignored Ban from Vienna City Center Venue: Tried to Bite Police Officers Multiple Times
19.11.2025 In the center of Vienna, a 40-year-old woman entered a venue on Tuesday afternoon despite being banned and refused to leave. When the police arrived, the woman became increasingly aggressive and put up a fierce resistance. According to a police report on Wednesday, there was an attempted serious bodily harm - among other things, the 40-year-old tried several times to bite the officers in the leg.
20-Year-Old in Vienna-Brigittenau Threatened Girlfriend with Knife
19.11.2025 On Tuesday, a dispute is said to have occurred between a 16-year-old girl and her 20-year-old boyfriend in Vienna-Brigittenau. During this, the 20-year-old allegedly hit and kicked the girl.
New Quality Seal for Schools is Coming
19.11.2025 Schools with a focus on financial and economic education can now make their commitment visible through a quality seal. The first awarded schools will be announced next spring, as Education Minister Wiederkehr announced.
Suspected Burglar Arrested in Vienna-Brigittenau
19.11.2025 On Tuesday, officers from the Task Force for Combating Street Crime (EGS) arrested a 43-year-old (citizen of Austria) based on an arrest warrant issued by the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office.
Alpine Club Warns: Falls and Cold Often Underestimated Risks
19.11.2025 The Austrian Alpine Club (ÖAV) urgently warns of underestimated dangers in alpine terrain for ski tourers and off-piste skiers.
Manhunt After Brutal Robbery in Vienna City Park
19.11.2025 Two as yet unknown men robbed two people in the Vienna City Park back in July and threatened them with a metallic object. Passersby were unable to prevent the escape. The police have now released photos of the suspects and are asking for information.
Due to Plastic Pieces: REWE Recalls Punch Donuts
19.11.2025 As REWE announced on Wednesday, Guschlbauer GmbH is recalling all "Clever Punsch Krapfen with Rum Flavor 6 pcs 250g" with a best before date of 4.12.25/Batch L 0235.
Polar Cold Brings Snow to the Lowlands
19.11.2025 Polar cold air from the north and a low-pressure area over northern Italy, which brings plenty of moist air, provide the conditions for the first snowflakes across Austria.
Threat Against School: Teenager in Lichtenwörth Reported
19.11.2025 After a threat against a school in Lichtenwörth (district of Wiener Neustadt), the 14-year-old suspect was reported.
Lower Austria: Inspections in AMA Pig Operation Continue
19.11.2025 After the revelation of possible grievances in an AMA pig farm in the Hollabrunn district, the official inspections are not yet completed.
50-Year-Old Fell in the District of Wiener Neustadt: Seriously Injured
19.11.2025 A 50-year-old man fell approximately four and a half meters while constructing a shed roof hall on Tuesday afternoon in Bromberg, in the Lower Austrian district of Wiener Neustadt. He sustained serious injuries.
Girl (13) Allegedly Injured at Perchtenlauf: Police Investigate
19.11.2025 After a Perchtenlauf in Hauskirchen in the district of Gänserndorf, the police are investigating a participant on suspicion of negligent bodily harm.
After Qualifying for the Football World Cup: What's Next for the ÖFB Team
19.11.2025 After qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB) team is now focusing on the draw in December.
Start for International Democracy Festival "Mitmacht 2025" in Vienna
19.11.2025 In Vienna, the democracy festival "Mitmacht" is starting its second round: From November 19 to 22, democracy institutions as well as scientists, economists, and media professionals from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland will come together.
Inflation in Austria Remains High in October
19.11.2025 Inflation in Austria remained at 4.0 percent in October compared to the same month of the previous year. Without household energy, restaurants, and hotels, the inflation rate would be only 2.4 percent, according to Statistics Austria.
Bajaj now controls KTM parent Pierer Mobility
19.11.2025 The Indian automotive group Bajaj has acquired all shares in the previous joint venture Pierer Bajaj, thereby indirectly gaining control over the KTM parent company Pierer Mobility. The extraordinary general meeting decided on Wednesday to change the name of the KTM parent Pierer Mobility AG to Bajaj Mobility AG.
WKÖ Debate Also Engages National Council
19.11.2025 On Wednesday, the National Council will start with a debate about the Chamber of Commerce.
Football World Cup 2026: ÖFB Players Without Preferred Opponents Before Draw
19.11.2025 The ÖFB team celebrated the qualification for the Football World Cup extensively after the 1:1 draw against Bosnia. However, even with the joy of having qualified, the ÖFB team does not want to lose sight of their goals and aims to play a good role at the World Cup next summer.
"Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer" by Viennese Painting Legend Gustav Klimt Auctioned for 236 Million Dollars in New York
19.11.2025 On Tuesday evening, Gustav Klimt created a historic moment in the auction world at Sotheby's in New York. His late work "Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer," estimated at 150 million US dollars (130 million euros), changed hands for 205 million dollars after an intense bidding war, with the buyer bidding by phone. Including premiums, the sale price amounts to 236.36 million dollars (203.93 million euros). This makes it by far the most expensive Klimt painting ever sold.
ÖFB President Pröll Praises National Team After Qualification for 2026 FIFA World Cup
19.11.2025 After Austria's qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was secured, there was great euphoria not only among the players and fans - ÖFB President Josef Pröll also showed visible enthusiasm.
Alaba and Arnautovic Fulfilled Their Dream of the Football World Cup
19.11.2025 It was what the ÖFB top stars David Alaba and Marko Arnautovic were still missing: participation in a football World Cup. Now they have fulfilled their dream and are allowed to travel to the World Cup in North America with the ÖFB team next year.
Football World Cup 2026: Praise from Rangnick for the Austrian National Team after Successful Qualification
19.11.2025 After successfully qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Austria's head coach Ralf Rangnick praised his ÖFB team in the highest terms.
Here the most expensive single-family house in Vienna was sold in 2024
19.11.2025 The most expensive single-family house sold in Austria's federal capital in 2024 is located in Vienna-Hietzing. It was sold to a private individual for 14 million euros.
Real Estate Purchase in Austria: These Mistakes Cost Real Money
19.11.2025 Buying an apartment or a house is a crucial step for many people – both emotionally and financially. To avoid making costly mistakes, you should steer clear of the following common pitfalls.
Despite Rising Costs: Viennese Do Not Skimp on Visits to the Christmas Market
19.11.2025 The Vienna Christmas markets play a significant economic role. A study by the Vienna Chamber of Commerce shows that local visitors alone will spend about 125 million euros. Tourists are not included in this figure. There are a total of 14 large Christmas markets in Vienna.