Vegan Lebkuchen Wins VKI Taste Test
19.11.2025 In a blind tasting by the VKI, a vegan discount gingerbread took first place. The chocolate gingerbread from Favorina impressed in terms of taste. Traditional products like those from Pirker also performed well.
ARBÖ warns of traffic jams due to Vienna Comic Con, concert, and Christmas markets in Vienna
19.11.2025 This coming weekend, the Vienna Comic Con, the concert of the band Electric Callboy at the Wiener Stadthalle, and the well-attended Christmas markets will cause heavy traffic in Vienna.
Barn Fire in Mostviertel: 100 Firefighters Deployed
18.11.2025 Around 100 members from eight fire departments were deployed on Tuesday afternoon for the fire of a barn in Neustadtl an der Donau (Amstetten district) in the Mostviertel region.
Cobra Operation Following Threat Against School in Lichtenwörth
18.11.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, the Cobra task force was deployed following a threat against a school in Lichtenwörth (Wiener Neustadt district).Deceased Patient: Reform Group Established
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Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna: First Information on Ticket Sales
18.11.2025 On Tuesday, ORF announced a timeline for the next steps leading up to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. In addition to initial information about ticket sales and the national preliminary round, volunteers and dancers are being sought for the 70th ESC.Dead Children in Fire: Trial Against Mother on November 26
18.11.2025 The fire in an apartment of a multi-family house in Gmünd, which resulted in the death of two children at the end of April, will be legally reviewed on November 26 in Krems.
Headscarf Ban in Schools: Start with Awareness Phase, Sanctions from 2026/27
18.11.2025 The ban on headscarves for children in schools is set to begin with an awareness phase starting from the semester break in 2026. The sanction provisions will then only come into effect from the 2026/27 school year. The Council of Ministers approved the corresponding draft law on Tuesday, which is scheduled to be on the agenda of the National Council in December. There is a change in the age compared to the previously known plans: the ban is now to apply until the age of 14, instead of until the eighth grade.
Flat Tax for Working in Retirement from 2026 is Uncertain
18.11.2025 After the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, it remains unclear how the flat tax on additional earnings for pensioners will proceed. Since a draft is not yet available, an implementation by January 1, 2026, is becoming increasingly unlikely due to the deadlines in parliament.Government Agrees on Tax Fraud Package
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Poor Vehicle Lighting as a Deadly Factor: Awareness Campaign by Vienna Police & ÖAMTC
18.11.2025 The ÖAMTC and the police pointed out defective vehicle lighting on Tuesday afternoon in Vienna-Landstraße. During the "Flyer instead of Ticket" campaign, informational flyers were distributed instead of fines, and defective lamps were immediately replaced. In 2024, there were 8,891 traffic accidents with personal injury in Austria during darkness, including 123 fatalities.
Woman Tried to Catch Vienna Tram in Front of Truck: Dead
19.11.2025 In Vienna-Ottakring, a fatal traffic accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon. A 78-year-old pedestrian was hit by a truck and fatally injured.
WKÖ Stops Increase in Compensation for Top Officials
18.11.2025 After much commotion and the resignation of the previous president of the Chamber of Commerce and the ÖVP Economic Association, Harald Mahrer, the increase in compensation for top officials is now being stopped.Wifo: No Substantial Market Distortions Due to Rental Package
18.11.2025 The government's planned rental package, which includes a cap on rent increases starting at an inflation rate of 3 percent, does not lead to substantial distortions in the housing market, according to an analysis by the Economic Research Institute (Wifo).
New Rules for the Sale of Legal Hemp: This is What Changes
18.11.2025 The federal government has decided to amend the Tobacco Monopoly Act. From 2029, cannabis products with low THC content may only be sourced from licensed wholesalers and sold in tobacco shops. Hemp and CBD shops have a transition period until then.
34-Year-Old Seriously Injured Multiple Times in Workplace Accident in Vienna-Meidling: Rescued with Construction Crane
18.11.2025 In Vienna-Meidling, a work accident occurred late Tuesday morning, where a 34-year-old man fell several meters deep onto steel pipes in a construction pit. The man sustained several serious injuries. He was rescued with the help of a construction crane.
Start of the 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.
Viennese Researchers Uncover Mega Security Flaw in WhatsApp
18.11.2025 Viennese researchers have discovered a significant security vulnerability in WhatsApp. Through a technical loophole, they were able to identify 3.5 billion accounts worldwide. Meta has since closed the gap.
Viennese broke into at least 34 Austrian municipal offices
18.11.2025 As reported by the LKA Lower Austria on Tuesday via a press release, it has now succeeded in arresting a 41-year-old in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, who is said to be responsible for at least 41 burglary thefts in Austria - 34 of which occurred in municipal offices.
New Shopping Center "Lügner City" Set to Open in Vienna in 2026
19.11.2025 An innovative project is emerging in Vienna: Starting March 2026, "Lügner City" is set to open as a sustainable shopping center for handmade, used, and repaired items. Meanwhile, the popular "Wild im West" flea market is relocating due to new construction projects.
Roxane Duran becomes the new Buhlschaft at the Salzburg Festival
18.11.2025 Roxane Duran, the actress born in Paris in 1993 and a French and Austrian citizen, is the new Buhlschaft of the Salzburg Festival.
Depression, Anxiety, Pressure: Every Tenth Adolescent is Mentally Strongly Burdened
18.11.2025 More and more young people in Austria are suffering from psychological stress. According to pro mente Austria, one in ten shows strong symptoms. The association calls for quick help and warns of long-term consequences without sufficient resources.
ÖBB Weather Forecasts Aimed at Minimizing Winter Damage
18.11.2025 Winter can cause problems in both road and rail traffic. The ÖBB refers to their winter service, which combines modern technology and manual labor. 4,000 employees work in shifts to minimize the impact of the weather on tracks, platforms, and switches.
Innsbruck: Bodies of Mother and Daughter Were Hidden in Freezer Behind Wall
18.11.2025 The police released further details about the homicide in Innsbruck. The bodies of the missing 34-year-old woman and her daughter were hidden behind a drywall in a freezer in an apartment. The two had been missing since July 2024.
Trial Over Fatal Workplace Accident in Lower Austria: Two Acquittals
18.11.2025 On Tuesday, there were two acquittals in Wiener Neustadt in a trial concerning a workplace accident resulting in a death in April at an auto supplier in Kottingbrunn (Baden district).
AK Survey Shows: More Than Half in Part-Time Due to Childcare or Caregiving for Relatives
18.11.2025 Over half of the participants (52 percent) in a survey by the Chamber of Labor cited childcare and/or caring for relatives as a key reason for their part-time jobs. The survey is not representative, with approximately 3,300 people having completed the online questionnaire. Given the high number of participants, "fundamental statements and trends" can be identified, explained Sybille Pirklbauer, head of the social policy department at the AK Vienna, during a press conference.
Roxane Duran becomes the new Buhlschaft at the Salzburg Festival
18.11.2025 Roxane Duran, the actress born in Paris in 1993 and a French and Austrian citizen, is the new Buhlschaft of the Salzburg Festival.
Government Presents New Proposal for Electricity Industry Act
18.11.2025 The government has approved a new draft for the Electricity Industry Act. The grid fees for electricity suppliers will remain, but in a weakened form. In addition to ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS, votes from FPÖ or the Greens are also required for approval in the National Council.
SUV Owners May Have to Pay More for Parking in Vienna in the Future
18.11.2025 Vienna's City Councillor for Transport, Ulli Sima (SPÖ), confirmed in the city council on Tuesday that parking management in Vienna is being examined for possible optimizations. Separate fees for large vehicles such as SUVs are not ruled out. This possibility was already mentioned in the recently presented city development plan. However, a final decision on the introduction of special measures has not yet been made, she explained during the question hour.
G'sunde Watschn in Order: One in Three Approves of Violence in Child Rearing
18.11.2025 Violence in child-rearing is still present in Austria: According to a recent Gallup survey, 33 percent of respondents consider drastic to violent disciplinary measures acceptable. The child protection organization Möwe is alarmed and calls for more prevention.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna: First Information on Ticket Sales
18.11.2025 On Tuesday, ORF announced a timeline for the next steps leading up to the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. In addition to initial information about ticket sales and the national preliminary decision, volunteers and dancers are being sought for the 70th ESC.
New Law Against "Shrinkflation" Brings Hefty Penalties for Deceptive Packaging
18.11.2025 The government is taking action against "shrinkflation": Retail chains will be required to indicate when the content is reduced while the price remains the same. Violations can be penalized with up to 15,000 euros.
"Visible Sign": Vienna Also Wants Zero Salary Increase for Politicians' Salaries
18.11.2025 Just like the federal government and most federal states, the red-pink governed Vienna also wants to suspend the valorization of politicians' salaries for the year 2026.
Lower Austria: VGT Report Due to Misconduct in AMA Pig Farm
18.11.2025 The Association Against Animal Factories (VGT) reports of grievances in an AMA pig farm in the Hollabrunn district. A complaint of animal cruelty has been filed with the district authority. The district authority and Agrarmarkt Austria announced immediate inspections. The affected farm itself denied the allegations and referred to an unannounced inspection completed three weeks ago.16-Year-Old in Lower Austria Hit by Drunk Driver
18.11.2025 On Monday, a 16-year-old girl was hit by a drunk driver in the Baden district and had to be taken to the hospital.
Innsbruck: Bodies of Mother and Daughter Were Hidden in Freezer Behind Wall
18.11.2025 The police released further details about the homicide in Innsbruck. The bodies of the missing 34-year-old woman and her daughter were hidden behind a drywall in a freezer in an apartment. The two had been missing since July 2024.
Robbery on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße
18.11.2025 On late Monday afternoon, there was a robbery on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße.
Man in Vienna-Floridsdorf Ignored Restraining Order: Violence Against Partner
18.11.2025 A 30-year-old man was arrested in the night leading to Tuesday in Vienna-Floridsdorf. He is accused of repeatedly violating a restraining order and abusing his partner.
"Wien-Bonus" could be expanded
18.11.2025 Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig considers an expansion of the "Vienna Bonus" to other areas possible, for example in the sports or cultural sector.
Frenchman indulged in expensive dinners multiple times without paying: Final stop in Vienna city center hotel
18.11.2025 A 35-year-old French citizen treated himself to a "lavish meal" in a hotel restaurant in downtown Vienna on Monday evening, according to a police report - but had no intention of paying for it.
Teenagers Threatened with Blank-Firing Gun: WEGA Operation in Vienna-Fünfhaus
18.11.2025 On Monday evening, a man is said to have threatened teenagers with killing them.
Large Fire in Linz Recycling Plant: Hall in Flames
18.11.2025 The professional fire brigade in Linz was called to a major fire in a warehouse of a recycling company on the night of Tuesday.
Research Year Announced in the Vienna Parliament: Submission Possible Until March
18.11.2025 The parliament is once again announcing a research year on parliamentary topics. Researchers from all disciplines are invited – regardless of residence or citizenship. Submissions are possible until March 9, 2026.
National Council: Greens Want to Address Violence Protection and the Principle of Consensus
18.11.2025 The opposition is unimpressed by the agenda of the upcoming two plenary days in the National Council.