Heroin Dealer Arrested After Surveillance in Vienna-Liesing
4.11.2025 For a heroin dealer, the handcuffs clicked on Monday afternoon in Vienna-Liesing after he was observed by officers during several drug transactions.
Green Party: Childcare Should Not Depend on Place of Residence
4.11.2025 The Greens are calling for more political pressure on the federal states to expand childcare. The funds are available but are not being utilized. The offer is particularly inadequate in Styria, Carinthia, and Upper Austria.
Next Round in Debate on Vienna Heumarkt Project
4.11.2025 The construction project by Wertinvest at Vienna's Heumarkt apparently requires an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), as indicated by a decision from the Federal Administrative Court (BVwG), which is available to the APA and was first reported by the "Kurier".
Meinl-Reisinger criticizes "Hands-Off Understanding" of Neutrality
4.11.2025 Foreign Minister Meinl-Reisinger reminded during a panel discussion in Vienna of Austria's duty of assistance within the EU and warned against Russia's "hybrid warfare" through disinformation and propaganda.
Westbahn orders new trains from China, sparking debate
4.11.2025 The Westbahn has presented four new double-decker trains from China – and thereby sparked a debate. Unions, the Chamber of Labor, and the SPÖ sharply criticize the import of CRRC trains and fear the loss of European industrial competence.
Gmeiner Park in Vienna City Center to be Renamed Following SOS Children's Village Case
4.11.2025 After the abuse allegations against SOS Children's Villages founder Hermann Gmeiner, the first district of Vienna plans to rename the Hermann Gmeiner Park. A monument is also to be removed.
Virologist Warns: When Bird Flu Can Become Dangerous
4.11.2025 The avian flu H5N1 is causing damage to animals worldwide – a pandemic among humans is currently unlikely, says virologist Florian Krammer. At the AGES symposium, he nevertheless emphasized the need for close monitoring.
NÖ: Shoplifter Injured Supermarket Employee
4.11.2025 An aggressive shoplifter was arrested on Monday in a supermarket in Purkersdorf."Leopoldi" Celebration 2025 in Klosterneuburg
4.11.2025 In Klosterneuburg (District Tulln), the Leopoldimarkt takes place between November 13 and 16. Visitors can expect 30 amusement businesses, 70 market stalls, the traditional barrel sliding, and the church high festival. New this year is the chain carousel "Skyflyer," which takes guests up to 30 meters high, as announced in a press release on Monday. In the Klosterneuburg Abbey, a pontifical mass with the subsequent Leopold blessing is celebrated on the death anniversary of Margrave Leopold III.
Chamber of Physicians Sees Itself Unjustly Criticized for Nursing Competence
4.11.2025 In the debate about expanding competencies for nursing staff, the Medical Association emphasizes its willingness to cooperate. The list of prescriptions has been negotiated but not yet finally submitted. Criticism from the nursing association is rejected.
Christmas Village Belvedere Palace 2025: Advent Romance in a Baroque Setting
5.11.2025 In front of the baroque Belvedere Palace in Vienna, visitors can once again expect the atmospheric Christmas village with handicrafts, culinary delights, and a romantic atmosphere. It is open daily from November 14th.
Legal Aspects of Vienna's Allotment Gardens: What Regulations Must Be Observed?
4.11.2025 The allotment garden system has a long tradition in Vienna. For many, the "garden in the green" is a welcome retreat from the hustle and bustle of the big city, but it is also clearly regulated by law. Those who use an allotment garden should know the most important regulations to avoid unpleasant surprises.
Here the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Neubau was sold in 2024
4.11.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in 2024 in Vienna-Neubau is a 413 square meter apartment. It was sold for 4.4 million euros.
Care Association Criticizes Barriers in Heavy Worker Regulation
4.11.2025 The nursing association ÖGKV generally welcomes the new heavy labor regulation, but criticizes the lack of fairness for part-time workers and women. President Elisabeth Potzmann calls for more flexible access criteria and better working conditions.
Choice for Schools in German Language Support
5.11.2025 Starting from the school year 2025/26, schools will be allowed to choose between the existing model and their own support concept for German language promotion for extraordinary students. The Ministry of Education will provide guidelines and support for this.
Peace Light 2025 landed in Vienna
4.11.2025 The ORF Peace Light from Bethlehem arrived in Austria on Monday evening. Twelve-year-old Florian Mitter from Vorderweißenbach received the light at Vienna-Schwechat Airport, after it had been lit in the Grotto of the Nativity.ÖAMTC Analysis: Many Assistance Systems Overwhelm Drivers
4.11.2025 Driver assistance systems are intended to ensure safety – but a new ÖAMTC study shows: Many users perceive them as patronizing or report malfunctions. The lane-keeping assistant is particularly criticized.
Austrian Eco-Label: Viennese Companies Excelled at the Award Ceremony
3.11.2025 On October 31, 2025, 25 companies from various industries received the Austrian and European Eco-label for sustainable products and services from Environment Minister Norbert Totschnig during a ceremonial event, including six companies from Vienna.
Westbahn Expands Fleet with Four Double-Decker Trains
3.11.2025 The Westbahn by Hans Peter Haselsteiner is expanding its service on the western route with four new double-decker trains from CRRC, a Chinese manufacturer. "However, it is not a Chinese train, but perhaps half - or slightly more than half - Chinese and the other half European," said Haselsteiner. Criticism of the train purchase from China comes from the Chamber of Labor.OeNB Chief Kocher Sees Economic Recovery
3.11.2025 The economic stagnation in the Eurozone continues, but there are slight signs of recovery in the third quarter. "We have seen a slightly better trend in economic data everywhere - it is at least something that should generate additional optimism that the situation remains stable or brightens," said OeNB Governor Kocher.
Vienna Animal Shelter Starts the Pre-Christmas Season
3.11.2025 At TierQuarTier Vienna, the annual Christmas wish campaign begins, where animal residents spend the often lonely time in the shelter through donated heartfelt wishes and gift ideas until they find a new home. Participation is possible through wish trees and donations at partners as well as the new opportunity to set up your own wish trees in various companies.
Opening of the First Bishops' Conference with Appointed Archbishop Grünwidl in Vienna
3.11.2025 Die Bischofskonferenz begann am Montag ihre Herbstvollversammlung. Erstmals nahm Josef Grünwidl als neu ernannter Wiener Erzbischof teil. Der Vorsitzende der Bischofskonferenz, Salzburgs Erzbischof Franz Lackner, überreichte ihm ein Glaskreuz. Dieses ist eine Nachbildung des Glaskreuzes aus dem Sitzungssaal der Bischofskonferenz, so die Kathpress.
"Forest of Young Viennese" Celebrates Anniversary with Reforestation Campaign
3.11.2025 Vienna is expanding, and so is the forest area. In total, 50 percent of the city's area consists of green spaces, of which 20 percent is forest. On November 8, the planting event "Forest of Young Viennese" will take place for the 40th time between 10 AM and 3 PM.
Austrian Eco-Label: Viennese Companies Excelled at the Award Ceremony
3.11.2025 On October 31, 2025, 25 companies from various industries received the Austrian and European Eco-label for sustainable products and services from Environment Minister Norbert Totschnig during a ceremonial event, including six companies from Vienna.Response to Abuse Allegations: Dornbirn Renames Hermann-Gmeiner-Park
3.11.2025 In light of the abuse allegations against SOS Children's Villages founder Hermann Gmeiner, the city of Dornbirn will rename the public places named after him.
Nurses Await Expanded Medication Competence: ÖGKV Criticizes
3.11.2025 The Austrian Health and Nursing Association (ÖGKV) criticizes that the expansion of competencies for certified nursing staff in medication administration, which was already decided in July of the previous year, has still not been implemented (via regulation).
Atmospheric Advent Ambience at the Christmas Village at Vienna's Stephansplatz 2025
3.11.2025 Directly in front of St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Christmas Village at Stephansplatz invites you to stroll through the Advent season daily from November 8, 2025, with arts and crafts, culinary delights, and an atmospheric ambiance.
Emergency Landing of Austrian Armed Forces Helicopter in Lower Austria
3.11.2025 A helicopter of the Federal Army had to make an emergency landing on Monday near the Langenlebarn airfield in the Tulln district. On board were two pilots and a technician, all of whom remained uninjured. Presumably, an engine failure led to the emergency landing.
Viennese Building Materials Dealer Quester is Insolvent: 290 Jobs at Risk
3.11.2025 The Viennese building materials dealer Quester has filed for insolvency. Quester Baustoffhandel GmbH applied for reorganization proceedings without self-administration at the Vienna Commercial Court on Monday.
Clear Demand for Mandatory Education for Young Refugees
3.11.2025 For the improvement of educational opportunities for young refugees, Caritas and Volkshilfe have jointly developed recommendations.
Fewer Children with Poor German Skills in Vienna's Schools
3.11.2025 The number of extraordinary students in Vienna's compulsory schools decreased by about 3.3 percent in 2023, which, according to Education Councillor Bettina Emmerling, is due to successful language support measures.
Partner Beat and Locked Up Children: Mother in Krems Convicted of Neglect
3.11.2025 A mother from the Waldviertel was sentenced to 20 months of suspended imprisonment by the Regional Court of Krems because she knew about the abuse of her children by her ex-partner and did not intervene. The ex-partner had previously been sentenced to seven years in prison for the same incidents.
WKÖ Salary Increase Causes Criticism and Praise
3.11.2025 The 4.2 percent salary increase for the employees of the Chamber of Commerce is met with mixed reactions. The IV Vienna criticizes it as an "insensitive and fatal signal," while the vida union considers it a necessary measure against the loss of purchasing power. The WKÖ itself defends the salary increase.
Escaped from Prison and Founded a Party: Inmate in Court
3.11.2025 A fugitive prisoner, who founded the party "Yes to Austria" during his escape and collected financial support, is on trial on suspicion of serious fraud, as the collected funds are alleged not to have been used as promised. The prosecution accuses the defendant of embezzling around 300,000 euros, while the defense points to a different use of the funds.
Federal Chancellor Stocker Back Home After Back Surgery
3.11.2025 Chancellor Stocker left the hospital on Monday after his back surgery.
Robbery Series in Vienna Supermarkets Solved: 30-Year-Old Confesses
3.11.2025 After a series of armed robberies at Vienna supermarkets, the police have arrested the suspected perpetrator in Schwechat. The 30-year-old Serb has confessed and cited financial difficulties as his motive.
Accusations in the SOS Children's Village Case Also at the Location in East Tyrol
3.11.2025 The SOS Children's Village in Nussdorf-Debant, East Tyrol, is also facing allegations of abuse. Two women who lived there in the 1990s contacted the APA following reports of assaults in other SOS Children's Villages. They describe experienced and observed violence, including sexualized violence.5,000 Euros for Information on Vienna Supermarket Robber
3.11.2025 Already in December, an as yet unknown perpetrator robbed a supermarket branch in Vienna-Donaustadt and threatened two female employees. The police are asking for information about the man, and a reward has been offered.
Wife Threatened with Knife: Man Arrested in Vienna-Penzing
3.11.2025 A 47-year-old man was arrested on Sunday evening in the 14th district of Vienna after allegedly threatening his wife with a knife. An alcohol test showed 2.3 per mille.
Vienna-Liesing: Husband Threatens to Kill His Wife
3.11.2025 A 49-year-old man from Vienna-Liesing was reported after being suspected of physically attacking his wife in their shared apartment and threatening to kill her.
Police Officer Recognized Suspect: Arrest After Attempted Robbery in Vienna Tobacco Shop
3.11.2025 An attempted aggravated robbery in a tobacconist in Vienna-Alsergrund was quickly solved thanks to the vigilance of a police officer.
Viennese Building Materials Dealer Quester is Insolvent: 290 Jobs at Risk
3.11.2025 The Viennese building materials dealer Quester has filed for insolvency. Quester Baustoffhandel GmbH applied for reorganization proceedings without self-administration at the Vienna Commercial Court on Monday.
Numerous Drugs Seized in Vienna Apartment
3.11.2025 After the arrest of a suspected drug dealer, the Vienna police were able to seize cannabis, cocaine, and ketamine in an apartment. A weapon and cash were also found.
Car Accident in Lower Austria: Five Teenagers Injured
3.11.2025 On Sunday evening, five teenagers were injured in a car accident in Dreistetten, a part of Markt Piesting (Wiener Neustadt district).
Knife Attack in Vienna-Meidling: Teenager Arrested
3.11.2025 In Vienna-Meidling, a 17-year-old was arrested as he is suspected of having critically injured a peer during an altercation at Schedifkaplatz at the end of October; investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Bird Flu: Increased Risk Across Austria
4.11.2025 Since Monday, an "increased risk" for bird flu has been in effect throughout Austria following confirmed cases in wild animals. Previously, 21 infected animals were known in Carinthia as well as in Lower and Upper Austria. At the end of September, the H5N1 virus was first detected in swans in the Feldkirchen district, Carinthia.Lotto: 1.4 Million Euros Await on Wednesday
3.11.2025 In the next lottery draw on Wednesday, around 1.4 million euros await for the "six correct numbers".
Viennese Hotel Sacher Among the Best Hotels in the World for the First Time
3.11.2025 The Hotel Sacher in Vienna was the only German-speaking hotel included in the "World's Best 50 Hotels 2025" and ranks 49th in the international ranking.
90-Year-Old Styrian Woman Dies in Smoke-Filled Apartment
3.11.2025 On Sunday afternoon, a 91-year-old man from Styria was rescued just in time from a completely smoke-filled apartment in a multi-family house in Trofaiach. Unfortunately, help came too late for his 90-year-old wife.
Neighbor in Need Collects Donations for the People in Ukraine
3.11.2025 Before the fourth winter in the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, Nachbar in Not, together with ORF, is launching an appeal for donations for the people affected by the war in Ukraine.