Deceased Patient in Upper Austria: These Are the Members of the Expert Commission
12.11.2025 After the death of a patient in the Upper Austrian hospital Rohrbach, the other members of the expert commission have now been announced.
Social Assistance: More Recipients, Low Costs
12.11.2025 In 2024, the number of social assistance recipients increased by 4.5 percent, as reported by Statistics Austria. This is primarily due to the difficult job market and high inflation, explained Social Minister Korinna Schumann. The costs for social assistance remain negligible.
Firecracker Accident in St. Pölten: 15-Year-Old Seriously Injured
12.11.2025 A 15-year-old sustained a severe hand injury in a firecracker accident in St. Pölten.
Social Assistance: More Recipients, Lower Costs
12.11.2025 In 2024, the number of social assistance recipients increased by 4.5 percent, as reported by Statistics Austria. This is primarily due to the challenging job market and high inflation, explained Social Minister Korinna Schumann. The costs for social assistance remain negligible.
Northern Lights Over Austria Missed? Here Are Pictures
12.11.2025 From Austria, one could catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights last night.
SOS Children's Village: Longer Report with More Details Emerged
12.11.2025 Around a 262-page report by an investigation commission on abuse allegations at SOS Children's Villages, the existence of a more detailed, 991-page report has now become known.
For cost reasons: Vienna U5 will open four years later - second construction phase also postponed
12.11.2025 The commissioning of Vienna's U5 from Karlsplatz to Frankhplatz will be postponed by four years due to cost reasons. The subway line will not open until 2030, after the new U2 section to Matzleinsdorfer Platz is completed, explained City Councillor Ulrike Sima (SPÖ) and the managing director of Wiener Linien, Alexandra Reinagl, on Wednesday. This will save operating costs of 18 to 20 million euros. Additionally, the construction starts of the second sections of the U5 and U2 will be delayed.
China Trains of the Westbahn in Regular Operation for the First Time
12.11.2025 On Wednesday, the Westbahn for the first time put one of four new trains from the Chinese manufacturer CRRC into regular operation. The train left Vienna's Westbahnhof at 5:38 AM and reached Salzburg about two and a half hours later. A spokesperson for Westbahn confirmed that all necessary approvals have been in place since Tuesday.
Spesencausa: Strache Accepts First Lawsuit
12.11.2025 The former FPÖ chairman Heinz-Christian Strache accepts the first indictment against him in the so-called expenses case.
This is the Youngest Mayor in Your State
12.11.2025 201 mayors in Austria have yet to celebrate their 40th birthday - a record high. But who is the youngest in each federal state? The answer is here.
How Austria's Population Will Change by 2080
12.11.2025 The population of Austria is expected to continue to rise until 2040. This was announced by Statistics Austria on Wednesday morning during a press conference at the APA press center. "Then, with about 9.4 million inhabitants, the peak will be reached before the population is expected to decline to 9.1 million by 2080," explained Manuela Lenk, the General Director of Statistics. This trend is associated with an increasing aging population, it was emphasized.
voestalpine cuts 340 jobs in Styria
12.11.2025 In light of ongoing burdensome US tariffs as well as high energy and labor costs, the steel company voestalpine is cutting jobs in Styria.Football: WAC Continues Without Pacult
12.11.2025
New Guide for Schools on Dealing with Antisemitism
12.11.2025 Since the beginning of the war in the Gaza Strip following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, antisemitic incidents in Austria have increased significantly. Dealing with this is challenging for teachers.
Accident in Neunkirchen District: Drunk Driver Had No License
12.11.2025 In a traffic accident involving a drunk driver in the Neunkirchen district, a 49-year-old woman was injured on Tuesday.
"Feels Like a Miracle": Viennese Tomcat Was Missing for a Year - Now Back with Family
12.11.2025 For about a year, cat "Spot" was missing. His family no longer dared to hope for a reunion, but then came the call that no one expected: "Spot" was found!
Major Fire in Amstetten: Company Hall Partially Collapsed
12.11.2025 In the night leading to Wednesday, a fire broke out in a company hall in Amstetten. Five fire brigades with around 200 members were deployed for the firefighting efforts.
Against Lamp Post Thrown: Serious Rear-End Collision with Two Injured in Wiener Neustadt
12.11.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, there was a serious rear-end collision in Wiener Neustadt with two injured.
29-Year-Old Seriously Injured in Workplace Accident
12.11.2025 Tuesday afternoon, a 29-year-old painter in Ebbs, Tyrol (Kufstein district) fell and hit his head, sustaining serious injuries.
Magnum Almond is the "KONSUM Duck 2025"
12.11.2025 The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) has awarded the "KONSUM-Duck 2025" – and the negative award for particularly annoying products of the year goes this year to the ice cream "Magnum Almond" from Eskimo (Unilever). Almost 15,000 consumers participated in the vote, more than ever before. About half of them voted the ice cream bar to first place.
"Political Martini": Tyrolean FPÖ with Political Broadside
12.11.2025 On Tuesday, the Tyrolean FPÖ presented a political broadside at the traditional "Political Martini" in Kramsach in the Tyrolean lowlands.
Here the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Favoriten was sold in 2024
12.11.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in Vienna-Favoriten in 2024 is a loft that was sold for 1.92 million euros to a business analysis company.
Idyllic Christmas Market in Vienna's Türkenschanzpark: Program 2025
12.11.2025 Located in the heart of Vienna-Währing, the Christmas market in Türkenschanzpark is annually one of the most atmospheric and at the same time most relaxed markets in the city. Among old trees, winding paths, and sparkling lights, a particularly idyllic Advent magic unfolds for young and old alike. All information about the program.Trend Study: More Time at Home – Living Becomes the Focal Point
12.11.2025 Their own four walls are becoming increasingly important for many people in Austria. What was sometimes unavoidable during the Corona pandemic is now voluntarily embraced by many Austrians.
Traffic Alert on the Weekend: Construction Work, Events, and Vienna Christmas Markets
12.11.2025 The upcoming weekend will be marked by several traffic-intensive events in both Vienna and Tyrol, according to the ARBÖ information service.
Migration - Where Austria Could Get an Exception
11.11.2025 The EU Commission took a first step on Tuesday towards establishing the "Solidarity Pool" as part of the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact, while simultaneously offering six countries an exemption from the solidarity obligation. Austria is among them.KV-Security: Agreement Still Unreached
11.11.2025
Graz Shooting: Parents of Victims Want to Sue the State
11.11.2025 After the rampage in Graz this year, the parents of seven victims want to proceed with a liability lawsuit against the Republic.
Migration - Where Austria Could Get an Exception
11.11.2025 The EU Commission took a first step on Tuesday towards establishing the "Solidarity Pool" as part of the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact, while simultaneously offering six countries an exemption from the solidarity obligation. Austria is among them.
Helene Fischer is coming to Vienna in 2026
11.11.2025 Fans of Helene Fischer should mark July 11, 2026, in red on their calendars. On this day, the singer will be seen in Vienna.
Christkindlmarkt 2025 at Rathausplatz in Vienna: Opening Approaches
12.11.2025 The wait for the Christmas market at Rathausplatz in Vienna is almost over. It will open on Friday.
Migration - Where Austria Could Get an Exception
11.11.2025 The EU Commission took a step on Tuesday towards establishing the "Solidarity Pool" as part of the EU's Migration and Asylum Pact, while simultaneously offering six countries an exemption from the solidarity obligation. Austria is among them.Deadly Disco Accident in Mallorca: Austrian Denied Responsibility
11.11.2025 Nearly a year and a half after the death of two German tourists in the collapse of a restaurant in Mallorca, the operator of the establishment has proclaimed his innocence before the investigating judge.
Suspicion of Murder Against Nurse in Vienna-Favoriten Clinic: Another Case is Now Being Investigated
11.11.2025 The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating a nurse from the Vienna-Favoriten Clinic on suspicion of murder. Another case is now being examined.
120,000 Euros for Prostitutes: Fraud Case Ended with Diversion
11.11.2025 At the Vienna Regional Court on Tuesday afternoon, a 29-year-old woman, who according to her own statements is currently unemployed, was tried for taking no less than 120,000 euros from a 44-year-old man between August 2020 and February 2024.Economist Comments on EU Deficit Procedure
11.11.2025
Murder Charge After Death of Boy in Tyrol
11.11.2025 After the death of a three-year-old in the previous year in Tyrol, murder charges have been filed against the parents. These were initially not legally binding.
Suspicion of Murder Against Nurse in Vienna-Favoriten Clinic: Another Case is Now Being Investigated
11.11.2025 The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating a nurse from the Vienna-Favoriten Clinic on suspicion of murder. Another case is now being examined.
Cathedral Priest Toni Faber Invited to Confession in an E-Car in Vienna
11.11.2025 A mobile confessional of a special kind drove through Vienna today: Cathedral priest Toni Faber invited passersby to confess in the fully electric Kia PV5 – or simply just to have a conversation. The unusual event started at Stephansplatz and concluded at the main university.Death of a Patient: Call for Greater Involvement of the State Parliament in Clarification
11.11.2025 SPÖ, Greens, and Neos in Upper Austria want the state parliament to be more involved in clarifying the processes surrounding the death of a patient at Rohrbach Hospital.
Debts: This Was Communicated to Marterbauer
11.11.2025 Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) confirmed on Tuesday that the total new debt of the federal states will be "significantly higher than previously expected." He learned this from the federal states.
Vienna Chamber of Commerce President Ruck Defends Salary
11.11.2025 In the discussion about the salaries in the Austrian Economic Chamber (WKÖ), the President of the Vienna Economic Chamber, Walter Ruck, considers his compensation justified. His "functional compensation" has increased by 21 percent this year compared to 2021.
Trial on Sexual Offenses Against Twelve-Year-Old in Vienna: Acquittals Remain Final
11.11.2025 The acquittals in the trial concerning alleged sexual offenses between March and June 2023 against a twelve-year-old in Vienna-Favoriten by ten young men remain final.
Vienna Austria and Sporting Director Ortlechner Part Ways
11.11.2025 On Tuesday, Wiener Austria announced that they have parted ways with sports director Manuel Ortlechner. Michael Wagner has been appointed as the new sports director by the Violets and has been given a contract until 2028.
Thomas Daniel Schlee Dies at 68
11.11.2025 The organist and director Thomas Daniel Schlee is no longer alive. He was 68 years old.
Vienna Austria and Sporting Director Ortlechner Part Ways
11.11.2025 On Tuesday, Wiener Austria announced that they have parted ways with sports director Manuel Ortlechner. Michael Wagner has been appointed as the new sports director by the Violets.
Sauna at Heldenplatz: What the Action in Vienna Serves As
11.11.2025 You don't see this every day: a sauna at Vienna's Heldenplatz. But on Tuesday, it happened.
Suspicion of Murder in Vienna Clinic Favoriten: LIVE Statement from the Vienna Health Association
11.11.2025 The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office is conducting investigations against a nurse at the Favoriten Clinic on suspicion of murder. In this case, the Vienna Health Association is now also speaking out. Watch it LIVE here from 2:30 PM.
The Christmas Markets in Vienna 2025: Opening Hours and Offerings
13.11.2025 When the scent of punch, chestnuts, and roasted almonds wafts through the streets of Vienna, it's clear: The Christmas season is upon us. In 2025, numerous Christmas markets once again invite you to stroll, feast, and linger. From traditional Advent markets to charming neighborhood events - we have an overview of the opening times and offerings at the Christmas markets in Vienna 2025.
New US Ambassador to Austria Lands in Vienna
12.11.2025 On Tuesday, the new US Ambassador to Austria, Art Fisher, landed in Vienna. "Serving my nation in such an important place as Austria is the greatest honor of my life," said the real estate entrepreneur from North Carolina at Vienna Airport.
Car Stolen and Two Accidents Caused with Partly Life-Threatening Injuries in Vienna 21
11.11.2025 On Monday, there were two hit-and-run accidents in Vienna-Floridsdorf, where people were left behind with life-threatening injuries. As it turned out, both accidents were caused by the same person using the same stolen vehicle.
Debts: This Was Communicated to Marterbauer
11.11.2025 Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) confirmed on Tuesday that the total new debt of the federal states will be "significantly higher than previously expected." He learned this from the federal states.