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  • International Manhunt for the Vienna-Ottakring Shooter

    10.11.2025 Following the fatal shootings in a Vienna restaurant, the main suspect is still being sought. Additionally, house searches were conducted at locations connected to the alleged shooter. Two alleged accomplices are in pre-trial detention.

    Focus Action in Vienna: Teens Stopped with Illegal Firecrackers and Weapons

    10.11.2025 As part of a special operation against illegal pyrotechnics and weapons in Vienna-Floridsdorf, the police seized several prohibited items from teenagers on Sunday.

    Severely Injured in Car Crash in Vienna-Ottakring

    10.11.2025 In Vienna-Ottakring, a serious traffic accident occurred on Sunday afternoon.

    Cigarettes Refused: 67-Year-Old Brandished Knife in Front of Vienna Gas Station

    10.11.2025 A 67-year-old man caused a disturbance on Sunday evening at a gas station in Vienna-Brigittenau and subsequently threatened a witness with a knife. The police arrested the 67-year-old, and two knives were confiscated.

    Harald Mahrer resigns "soon" as OeNB President

    10.11.2025 Chamber of Commerce President Harald Mahrer resigns from his position as President of the National Bank (OeNB).

    New Strategy in the Fight Against Antisemitism

    11.11.2025 The "National Strategy Against Antisemitism 2.0" presented on Monday includes numerous measures.

    Next Price Shock for Viennese: These VOR Climate Tickets MetropolRegion Will Become More Expensive in 2026

    10.11.2025 With the start of the new year, not only are the annual ticket prices in Vienna increasing, but the VORKlimaTickets MetropolRegion will also become more expensive. The VORKlimaTicket MetropolRegion Youth and Special will be cheaper in the future.

    Eating Consciously: Brochure Offers Tips for Goose Season

    10.11.2025 Especially now in the "goose season," the brochure "Keep an Eye Out When Visiting Restaurants!" offers helpful recommendations for more animal and environmental protection when dining out.

    Subway Makes Cities Like Vienna Car-Free

    10.11.2025 A new study shows: Cities with subways reduce car traffic significantly more than those with trams. Vienna also benefits clearly – with the lowest car share in all of Austria.

    New Strategy in the Fight Against Antisemitism

    10.11.2025 The "National Strategy Against Antisemitism 2.0" presented on Monday includes numerous measures.

    Request About Identitarian Camp: Greens Received Few Answers

    10.11.2025 The Greens have received hardly any answers to their parliamentary inquiry about an Identitarian camp.

    Gourmet Secures Luxury Truffle for 110,000 Euros

    10.11.2025 A rare white truffle was auctioned in Alba for 110,000 euros. The auction in Piedmont is considered one of the most exclusive worldwide – bids also came from Vienna.

    Up to 18 Degrees: Golden Autumn Continues – with Sahara Dust

    10.11.2025 High-pressure weather brings Austria a calm autumn week with plenty of sunshine and up to 18 degrees – at least away from fog zones. However, Saharan dust can cause milky skies.

    Real Estate Purchase in Vienna: 5 Things You Should Know Beforehand

    10.11.2025 Rising prices, new legal regulations, and a changing market dynamic: Anyone looking to purchase a property in Vienna today faces a complex decision. Whether it's an apartment in an old building or a house on the outskirts - a purchase should be as thoroughly considered and prepared as possible. These five aspects are particularly important.

    Here the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Alsergrund was sold in 2024

    10.11.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in 2024 in Vienna-Alsergrund is a newly renovated old building apartment. It was sold to a private individual for 3.5 million euros.

    Rapid Vienna in Reverse: Only 1:1 Against WSG Tirol

    10.11.2025 Rapid missed the short-term leap to the top of the football Bundesliga table. The Hütteldorf team only managed a 1:1 draw against WSG Tirol on Sunday.

    Advent 2025 at the Old AKH: The Program at the Christmas Village on the Campus of the University of Vienna

    10.11.2025 In Courtyard 1 of the Old AKH, the Christmas Village at the Campus of the University of Vienna has opened its doors again from November 14, 2025. Surrounded by the historic buildings of the former clinic, a particularly cozy atmosphere is created – ideal for families, couples, and groups of friends.

    Christina Aguilera to be seen in Austria at over 2,000 meters

    10.11.2025 Christina Aguilera will come next year to the "Top of the Mountain Closing Concert" on the Idalp.

    Here, Former Minister Rauch Assumed the Chairmanship

    10.11.2025 The former minister Johannes Rauch steps into the shoes of Michaela Sburny at the Green Party Academy FREDA.

    These are the Highlights at the Art Advent 2025 in Front of the Vienna Karlskirche

    9.11.2025 The Art Advent at Vienna's Karlsplatz starts on November 21 and delights with organically certified cuisine, on-site crafted artisan work, and a new magical light show.

    Christmas Quarter at the Vienna Urania: Design, Craftsmanship and Conscious Gifting

    9.11.2025 From November 28 to 30, 2025, the Christmas Quarter will open its doors again – for the second time at the Vienna Urania. Around 100 selected labels, designers, manufacturers, and creative businesses from Austria and neighboring countries will transform the historic building on the Danube Canal into an atmospheric stage for design, crafts, and culinary delights.

    Football: Austria Wien Defeats GAK in Injury Time

    8.11.2025 Vienna Austria can celebrate three points against GAK after a goal by Marko Raguz in injury time.

    Diabetes in Austria Often Undetected

    9.11.2025 According to estimates, around ten percent of people in Austria have diabetes mellitus, as reported by the Austrian Diabetes Association (ÖDG). Of these, 30 percent may be undiagnosed, which corresponds to about 800,000 people.

    Driver Fled into Forest After Accident: Search Operation with Helicopter and Drones

    8.11.2025 A Styrian accident driver caused a search operation with a police helicopter and drones.

    Religion: Cornelia Richter Creates a First

    8.11.2025 Saturday marked a premiere for the Evangelical Church A.B. in Austria. The protagonist: Cornelia Richter.

    Supply of Vaccines for Shingles and Pneumococcal

    8.11.2025 70,000 or 25,000 doses: The supply of the new free vaccinations against shingles and pneumococci is impressive.

    Fire in Gmunden: Accelerant Discovered

    8.11.2025 After a fire was discovered in the attic of a villa in Gmunden this week, accelerants have now been found.

    WKÖ Chief Mahrer Admits "Mistakes"

    8.11.2025 In the debate about the salaries of the Austrian Economic Chamber (WKÖ), its head Harald Mahrer admitted to "mistakes".

    Christian Wehrschütz escaped drone attack in Ukraine

    8.11.2025 ORF reporter Christian Wehrschütz will probably not forget November 8 anytime soon.

    Deadly Shots in Vienna - Second Suspect in Custody

    8.11.2025 A second suspect in connection with the killing of a 33-year-old Chechen in a venue in the 16th district of the federal capital turned himself in at the Vienna State Criminal Police Office on Friday.

    E-Scooter Scratched at 90-km/h Mark During Rolling Test in Vienna

    8.11.2025 During 15 centrally coordinated focus actions by the bicycle service of the Vienna State Traffic Department from April to October, 44 roll tests with e-bikes and e-scooters took place. At the top is an e-scooter with 89 km/h.

    Ferencváros Fans: Austria Defends Itself Against Accusations

    8.11.2025 Interior Minister Gerhard Karner (ÖVP) has dismissed Hungary's allegations against Austrian authorities regarding the handling of fans of the football club Ferencváros in a letter to Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó as "false reports."

    Construction Site Container in Vienna-Favoriten Broken Into

    8.11.2025 The police provisionally arrested two suspects on Friday during a construction site burglary on Kundratstraße in Vienna-Favoriten.

    Vienna is still considering politicians' salaries

    8.11.2025 In Vienna, it is currently unclear whether the salaries in top-level politics will be increased in 2026.

    Accident with Car and Railcar in Salzburg

    8.11.2025 In Salzburg, there was an accident involving a car and a railcar on Friday. Fortunately, no people were harmed.