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.
Also in Vienna: Here Are the Chances for a White Christmas 2025 Looking Very Good
Vor 2 Tagen The chance of a white Christmas this year is quite high. Especially in the south and east of Austria, it could snow lightly on Christmas Eve. In Vienna, it would be the first white Christmas since 2012.
Lost in the Christmas Hustle: Vienna Police Reunite Father and Daughter with Travel Group
21.12.2025 A Czech tourist lost contact with his tour group in the midst of the Christmas hustle and bustle in Vienna on Saturday - along with his five-year-old daughter. Thanks to the quick assistance of the Vienna police, the two were able to rejoin the group in time.
Police Uncover Donation Fraud at Vienna Christmas Market
21.12.2025 With a fabricated fundraising campaign for the homeless, a woman and her son collected money at the Schönbrunn Palace Christmas market - until plainclothes police officers caught on to them.
Shots in Vienna-Favoriten: 19-Year-Old Fired from Apartment in the Middle of the Night
21.12.2025 In the night leading to Saturday, a 19-year-old caused a commotion in Vienna-Favoriten: He fired multiple shots into the air from his apartment with a blank-firing gun. The police responded with support from the WEGA unit.
Traffic Dispute Escalated: Pistol Brandished at Favoriten Roundabout
21.12.2025 A traffic dispute escalated on Saturday afternoon in Vienna-Favoriten. A 29-year-old man is said to have threatened another driver with a firearm after an altercation.
NÖ: Deer Rescued from Enns Canal
21.12.2025 The St. Valentin fire department rescued a deer from the Enns power plant canal on Saturday.
New Budget, Old Worries: Is the Next Austerity Package Coming Soon?
21.12.2025 Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer is optimistic in light of the beginning economic recovery – but does not rule out new austerity measures. A cut in subsidies is firmly planned for 2027 and 2028.
The opening hours of the shops in Vienna on December 24, 2025
Vor 2 Tagen On December 24, 2025, numerous stores in Vienna are open, as Christmas falls on a Wednesday this year. We have an overview of the opening hours of supermarkets, drugstores, and shopping centers for last-minute Christmas shopping.
Cash Registers Ring: Shopping Rush on the Fourth Shopping Saturday
21.12.2025 The fourth shopping Saturday before Christmas made the cash registers of local retailers ring loudly. Particularly, brick-and-mortar stores across Austria benefited from high customer frequency.
Admission Stop in Overcapacity: Vienna Crisis Centers Reach Their Limits
21.12.2025 The Vienna children's crisis centers are temporarily not allowed to take in any more children beyond their capacity. When fully occupied, affected children are placed in shared living communities. The MA 11 describes this as a precautionary measure – but criticism comes from, among others, the Vienna ÖVP and Ombudsman Bernhard Achitz.
Asylum Procedures in Austria Should Become an Absolute Exception
21.12.2025 Interior Minister Gerhard Karner wants to make deportations to Syria and Afghanistan the norm in the future. In the long term, asylum procedures in Austria should only take place in exceptional cases.
Did Ex-Boyfriend of Murdered Jennifer S. Have Accomplices? Lawyer Requests Crime Reconstruction
21.12.2025 In the case of Jennifer S., who was killed in 2018, lawyer Andreas Schweitzer suspects that the ex-boyfriend had an accomplice in transporting the body. Therefore, a request for a crime scene reconstruction has been made.
Peace Light 2025: Here is where you can pick it up in Vienna
Vor 2 Tagen This year, on December 24th, the Peace Light, which has become a tradition, can once again be collected at the main fire stations of the professional fire brigade and two Red Cross service points in Vienna.Record High in Care Allowance Recipients in Austria
21.12.2025 The number of care allowance recipients in Austria remains at a record level: In November 2025, over 505,000 people received care allowance – an increase of more than two percent compared to the previous year.
After Brutal Beer Glass Attack in Vienna Venue: 39-Year-Old Turned Himself In
21.12.2025 After a bloody beer glass attack on a woman in October in a Vienna city center club, the sought-after suspect turned himself in to the police.
Manhunt for Brutal Beer Glass Attack on Woman in Vienna Venue
21.12.2025 After a brutal attack in a venue in downtown Vienna, the police are searching for a man who is still unknown. He is said to have thrown a beer glass into the face of a 36-year-old woman. The woman suffered serious injuries, and two companions were also injured.Four Per Mille Intoxicated: Armed Viennese Man Causes WEGA Operation
21.12.2025 With almost four per mille of alcohol in his blood, a Viennese man aimed a weapon at police officers in Donaustadt on Friday evening.
Pyrotechnic Injuries: Two Thirds Are Under 24 Years Old
21.12.2025 In Austria, for many people, fireworks are still a part of New Year's Eve. However, pyrotechnic accidents repeatedly lead to serious injuries.
Sustainable Gifting: Second-Hand Booms at Christmas
21.12.2025 More and more people are giving second-hand items for Christmas: Second-hand is trending – especially among young people. Vienna's antique dealers are pleased with the growing demand.
That changed this year on the Vienna A23
21.12.2025 The year 2025 brought a significant change for the Vienna Southeast Tangent (A23). What it's about.Sick at Christmas? Vienna Clinics Are Also on Duty Over the Holidays
20.12.2025 Despite closed practices, medical care in Vienna is also ensured over Christmas and New Year's Eve. The Vienna Health Association is available around the clock for the population with emergency and first aid clinics as well as health advice at 1450 – for both children and adults.Winter Bird Count Starts Again
20.12.2025
Feast on December 24th: These Dishes are Loved by Austrians
Vor 1 Tag Christmas is just around the corner, and many Austrians associate it not only with gifts and lights but also with traditional dishes on Christmas Eve. A recent study shows that 43 percent serve a special dish every year.Forest as an Investment: Demand Increases Before Christmas
20.12.2025 Forest as Investment and Gift: Just before Christmas, IMMOunited records a significant increase in forest transactions. Whether bought, inherited, or gifted – the forest is increasingly becoming a green investment.Alcohol-Free Aperitifs Impress in VKI Test
20.12.2025Escape the Christmas Stress in Vienna at the Lainzer Tiergarten
20.12.2025 The Lainzer Tiergarten offers an idyllic retreat from the city's Christmas hustle and bustle with its traditional nativity scene and the Viennese Gusto Shop, inviting you to enjoy a leisurely walk in the winter nature.
Peace Light 2025: Here is where you can pick it up in Vienna
21.12.2025 This year, on December 24th, the Peace Light, which has become a tradition, can once again be collected in Vienna at the main fire stations of the professional fire brigade and two Red Cross service points.Acquittals of Robbery in Vienna
19.12.2025
Comet 3I/Atlas is currently closest to Earth
19.12.2025 The comet 3I/Atlas, only the third known interstellar object, will pass Earth on Friday at a distance of about 270 million kilometers, coming closest to it on its journey through the solar system.
Teenager injured brother in apartment in Vienna-Favoriten with folding knife
19.12.2025 On Friday morning, a 16-year-old injured his three-year-older brother with a folding knife during an argument in an apartment in Vienna-Favoriten.
Peace Light 2025: Here is where you can pick it up in Vienna
19.12.2025 This year, on December 24th, the Peace Light, which has become a tradition, can be picked up at all main fire stations of the Vienna Professional Fire Brigade from 9 AM to 12 PM.
77-Year-Old Brutally Attacked in Vienna-Penzing: Suspect in Custody
19.12.2025 After a brutal attack on a pensioner in her apartment in Vienna-Penzing last July, the police have now arrested a suspect.
EU Commissioner Identifies a Role Model in Vienna's Housing Policy
19.12.2025 Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig has met with EU Commissioner Dan Jørgensen. He sees Vienna's housing policy as a model.
Ninth Illegal Beauty Clinic Uncovered in Vienna
19.12.2025 On Friday, another illegal beauty clinic was uncovered at a prestigious address in downtown Vienna.
Viennese Bailiff Discovered Drugs and Money During Eviction
19.12.2025 During the execution of an eviction on Wednesday in Vienna-Margareten, a bailiff discovered a large quantity of drugs and cash.
Expected Economic Recovery
19.12.2025 The National Bank has looked into the future - and expects a slight economic upturn.
Seven Parties or Lists Confirmed for St. Pölten Election
19.12.2025 In the St. Pölten election next year, the half dozen will be surpassed: Confirmed on Friday were SPÖ, ÖVP, FPÖ, Greens, and NEOS as well as KPÖ and the "Multicultural Society".
Arrest after Thefts in Vienna Bank Foyers
19.12.2025 The Vienna police have arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of committing several thefts in bank foyers.
Vienna Police Bust Anonymous Parcel Service as Drug Hub
19.12.2025 An anonymous parcel service, which has been the subject of media coverage several times in recent years, is said to have served as a central hub for large-scale drug trafficking, according to the Vienna police on Friday.Unauthorized Additional Fee: Waste Deposit at Nova Rock 2024 Unlawful
19.12.2025 The Supreme Court (OGH) has decided: The "waste deposit" at the Nova Rock Festival 2024 was inadmissible. The VKI had filed a lawsuit - successfully.
64-Year-Old Dead After Fire in Maria Taferl
19.12.2025 After a fire in Maria Taferl, Lower Austria, on Tuesday, a 64-year-old man lost his life.
Elderly Viennese Woman Brutally Robbed: Facial Recognition Exposed 40-Year-Old
19.12.2025 After a brutal robbery of a 77-year-old woman from Vienna in July, the alleged perpetrator was arrested in Bulgaria and extradited to Austria. A police officer recognized him through facial recognition.
Arrest After Thefts in Vienna Bank Foyers
19.12.2025 The Vienna police have arrested a 32-year-old man suspected of committing several thefts in bank foyers.
Christmas Gifts: Debt Counseling with Warning
19.12.2025 The head of the Association of Debt Counseling ASB has issued a warning about debts concerning Christmas gifts - "whether it's installment purchases or borrowing".
Relief Fund After Graz Rampage Initially Disburses 1.5 Million Euros
19.12.2025 Victims of the shooting spree at a school in Graz, where on June 10, 2025, a 21-year-old killed nine students and a teacher with legally acquired firearms and injured eleven more people before committing suicide, have received initial support payments from a relief fund set up by the Ministry of Social Affairs.
Bryan Adams thrilled with an energetic Vienna concert
19.12.2025 Bryan Adams can rely on his fans: The Canadian's concert on Thursday at the Vienna Stadthalle was sold out.
OeNB Growth Forecast for 2025 Changed
19.12.2025 The Austrian National Bank expects a real GDP increase of 0.6 percent instead of 0.3 percent for this year.
After 180 Burglaries: Man Arrested in Lower Austria
19.12.2025 After 180 burglaries over 13 years, a 50-year-old was caught in the act and arrested in Wiener Neudorf (district of Mödling).
Moped Rider Dead After Accident in Styria
19.12.2025 After an accident last week in Styria, the affected moped driver (44) is no longer alive.