Significant Damage from Attempted ATM Explosion in Krems: Perpetrators on the Run
29.10.2025 In the early hours of Wednesday, unknown individuals attempted to blow up an ATM in Krems. The affected bank branch was significantly damaged shortly after 3:30 AM due to the act.
Equal Pay Day on All Souls' Day: How Austria's Federal States Perform
29.10.2025 The Equal Pay Day falls on November 2 this year, one day later than the previous year, highlighting the ongoing gender inequality in salaries in Austria with a wage gap of 16.3 percent between men and women.
Millions for Childcare Unused: Greens Now Mobilize
29.10.2025 With a new campaign, the Greens are calling for comprehensive reforms in childcare. They highlight the lack of places, poor opening hours, and insufficient support for mothers as issues – and criticize the unused funding by the states.
"Laughing is Self-Defense": Satirist Florian Scheuba in Interview
29.10.2025 Florian Scheuba's new solo program "Good Evening Austria" premieres on November 11 at the Vienna Stadtsaal. In an interview with APA, the satirist talks about satire lawsuits, sado-populism, and the importance of humor as a form of self-defense.MedUni Rector Supports Unified Health Planning in Eastern Region
29.10.2025 Markus Müller, Rector of the Medical University of Vienna, has expressed support for the recently discussed joint health planning in the eastern region.
Apartment Hunting in Vienna via App: What the Tools Can Do
29.10.2025 Apartment hunting in Vienna remains challenging even in 2025. In these times, digital tools have established themselves as real helpers – especially apps specifically aimed at searching for rental apartments. But which of them are really useful, especially in Vienna?
Here the most expensive house in Vienna-Mariahilf was sold in 2024
29.10.2025 The most expensive building sold in 2024 in Vienna-Mariahilf is essentially a property used for office and retail purposes, located in close proximity to Mariahilfer Straße. It was sold for 28,568,128 euros.
Free Corona Testing for At-Risk Patients in Vienna Practices
29.10.2025 From now on, high-risk patients can once again be tested for Corona free of charge in Vienna's medical practices. This is because Paxlovid can only be prescribed as a health insurance benefit with a confirmed Covid-19 infection, emphasized the Vienna Medical Association in a statement on Tuesday. It is crucial for this patient group to begin the appropriate therapy as early as possible.Austria Repeatedly in the Crosshairs of Terrorists
29.10.2025 Austria has been a target of terrorist attacks in the past, even before the terrorist attack in downtown Vienna in 2020.
"Vienna Calling": Alice Tumler and Cesár Sampson Host Austria's ESC Pre-Selection
28.10.2025 Over 500 applications were submitted from all federal states, in various musical styles and languages, for the ESC preliminary decision by solo artists as well as bands. On February 20, it will be decided who will represent Austria at the 70th ESC in Vienna. The hosts for the preliminary decision are already set.
Ryanair withdraws two more aircraft from Vienna
28.10.2025 Once again, the low-cost airline Ryanair complains about the high fees in Austria and is therefore withdrawing two more aircraft from Vienna for the summer of 2026.
Viennese Economist: Doing Nothing About Climate Protection is Economically the "Most Expensive Option"
28.10.2025 Climate protection requires high expenditures, but the costs of inaction are significantly higher. This is the conclusion of a recent study by the Viennese economist Sigrid Stagl. According to the study, the costs of inaction exceed the necessary investments to combat the climate crisis. "Inaction is the most expensive option," summarized Stagl on Tuesday during the presentation of the study. Even with tight budgets, increased investments in climate protection are the "economically rational" choice.
Social Benefit Fraud in Lower Austria: 3,000 Cases and 25 Million Euros in Damages
28.10.2025 In Lower Austria, the askforce for Social Benefit Fraud (SOLBE) has conducted 3,000 investigations since 2019, with a total damage amount of approximately 25 million euros.
SOS Children's Villages: New Allegations in Abuse Suspicion Case Involving Major Donor
28.10.2025 New details and allegations regarding the suspicion of abuse reported in 2021 involving a now-deceased Austrian major donor of SOS Children's Village.Klemens Hallmann: Green Light for Renovation
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Crime in Enns: Autopsy Result Expected on Wednesday
28.10.2025 After the bloodshed involving a family in Enns (district of Linz-Land), the public prosecutor's office in Steyr assumed on Tuesday afternoon that a decision on their request for pre-trial detention for the suspect would not be made until Wednesday.
Deceased Patient: No Rescue Flights from Upper Austria at Night
28.10.2025 After the death of a woman from Mühlviertel, who was admitted to the Rohrbach Clinic in mid-October with an aortic tear and could not be further treated by any specialized hospital due to capacity reasons, another care issue has now arisen.
Cold Showers and Dinner at 1:30 PM: Issues in Vienna's Juvenile Detention
28.10.2025 The Vienna Child and Youth Advocacy (KIJA) pointed out problems in juvenile detention on Tuesday. Last year, for example, dinner was served as early as 1:30 PM in the juvenile section of the Josefstadt prison. Additionally, the inmates of this section only had the opportunity to shower twice a week because there was not enough hot water available, as noted in the 2024 annual report of the KIJA.
Death of a Patient: Call for Better Coordination
28.10.2025 After the death of a woman from Upper Austria who was not admitted to a specialized clinic, there are increasing political demands for better coordination.
Arnulf Rainer shows Cross Works in Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral
28.10.2025 Starting from the beginning of Lent 2026, 77 cross works by the internationally renowned Austrian painter Arnulf Rainer will be on display in St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna.
So many children in Austria have no health insurance
28.10.2025 In Austria, about 2,000 children and adolescents are without health insurance. The Vienna Child and Youth Advocacy (KIJA) has pointed this out. Medical emergencies, accidents, and hospital stays are not covered for them. Participation in school trips, project days, or holiday camps is also not possible for those affected.
Partially Skeletonized: Dead Woman Found Sitting on Stone in Klosterneuburg - Police Request Information
28.10.2025 After the discovery of a partially skeletonized female corpse in Weidlingbach, a cadastral community of Klosterneuburg in the Tulln district, the police are asking for information. As announced on Tuesday, the autopsy ordered by the Korneuburg public prosecutor's office did not reveal any evidence of foul play in the death of the person, who remains unidentified. The previous investigations to establish identity were unsuccessful.
This is what the Federal Army Commission says about the Extension of Military Service
28.10.2025 By the end of the year, the Federal Army Commission, appointed by Defense Minister Tanner, is to develop three proposals for the further development of military and civilian service as well as the militia.
Over 50,000 Inhabitants: Premiere for This Austrian City
28.10.2025 New development for Wiener Neustadt: The Lower Austrian city has recorded over 50,000 inhabitants for the first time.Vienna Awards for Fashion and Lifestyle 2025 - The Award Winners
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What is Elk "Emil" actually doing?
28.10.2025 Moose "Emil" and his time in Austria remain unforgettable. The animal has now become native to the Czech Republic.
Red-White-Red Olympic Collection Presented
28.10.2025 At Innsbruck's Patscherkofel, Austrian Olympic and Paralympic athletes presented the Olympic collection. Between 110 and 125 athletes from the ÖOC and 15 to 20 from the ÖPC will participate in the Winter Games.
Housing Construction Stagnates at a Low Level
28.10.2025 Living space is scarce, and this is not expected to change anytime soon. "After a long boom, new construction plummeted massively from 2021," explained Wolfgang Amann, the managing director of the Institute for Real Estate, Construction, and Housing (IIBW), in a statement on Tuesday. The approximately 51,500 housing units approved in 2024 are "barely more than half of the peak in 2017 and 34 percent less than the average of the last ten years." However, there was a positive trend in subsidies.
Body found in Vienna's Danube: Second suspect partially confesses
28.10.2025 On August 19, 2025, a 37-year-old man from the homeless community was found lifeless, floating in the New Danube in Vienna-Floridsdorf. After an initial arrest at the end of August, another suspect has now been arrested. He partially confessed and also implicated the other suspect.
Drug Dealer Caught in Vienna-Favoriten
28.10.2025 On Monday, the police arrested a drug dealer in Vienna-Favoriten.
Viennese Pizzeria il Rione Celebrates Halloween: Free Dessert for "Toni Polster" Costume
28.10.2025 After Toni Polster's legendary comment about "pizza bakers" in connection with the Arnautović record, the pizzeria il Rione responds with a typically Italian wink.
Amazon cuts thousands of jobs
28.10.2025 Amazon, the largest online retailer in the world, will cut about 14,000 administrative positions. The company justified this move on Tuesday with organizational changes. According to the "Wall Street Journal," up to 30,000 jobs could be affected in several phases.
Bicycle Lights in Test: ÖAMTC Tested 21 Models
28.10.2025 Being seen and seeing others is also important for your own safety when cycling. The ÖAMTC, together with its test partners, has tested 21 bicycle lights.
Olympic Winter Games 2026: Questions and Answers About Tickets and Venues
28.10.2025 As athletes, fans, and officials look forward to the highlight of the winter sports season, the final preparations for the Olympic Games in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo are underway.
Affordable Housing Disappears - and With It, Vienna's Reputation as a Model Metropolis
28.10.2025 Vienna is considered a global model for affordable housing, attributed to the strictly regulated reference rent for old buildings and the high proportion of social housing, including municipal and non-profit housing. This reputation is beginning to crumble. The old building rents, tied to high inflation, have increased significantly in recent years. At the same time, housing is increasingly becoming a commodity, criticized by "Diskurs.Das Wissenschaftsnetz".
Traffic Alert on the Weekend: End of Holidays, Events, and All Saints' Day Cause Busy Roads
29.10.2025 On the weekend, there will again be traffic jams and delays. The biggest disruptions will be caused by the end of the autumn holidays.
EU Commissioner Brunner with Pope Leo XIV.
28.10.2025 Pope Leo XIV received the EU Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner for a meeting. Brunner, who is also responsible for dialogue with religious communities, discussed migration policy in Europe and important global challenges with the Pope on Monday.
Schlumberger opened "House of Sparkling" in Burgenland
28.10.2025 Schlumberger has relocated its sparkling wine production from Vienna Heiligenstadt to Müllendorf in Burgenland. On Tuesday, the new "House of Sparkling" was officially opened there. Production has been running since spring, with investments in the mid-double-digit million range.
Headscarf Ban: SPÖ Rejects Constitutional Provision
28.10.2025 The desire of Integration Minister Claudia Plakolm (ÖVP) for securing the planned children's headscarf ban against fundamental rights concerns with a two-thirds majority is likely to fail due to the SPÖ. They want a "constitutionally compliant headscarf ban" and not an "unconstitutional headscarf ban at the constitutional level," the "Presse" quoted from the red club on Tuesday.
Patient in Salzburg Rejected and Died: Lawsuit Against State Clinics
28.10.2025 After the death of a woman in the Mühlviertel, who could not be further treated in any specialized hospital in mid-October due to an aortic tear and lack of capacity, several media outlets reported on Tuesday about a comparable case in Salzburg.
Viennale 2025: Award Ceremony Takes Place at Vienna's Gartenbaukino
28.10.2025 On the last day of the Viennale, five film awards will be presented at the Vienna Gartenbaukino.
Second Wolf Shot in Lower Austria
28.10.2025 In the district of Zwettl, a wolf was shot for the second time in Lower Austria on Saturday.
Olympia-Check of Austria's Key Performers
28.10.2025 In 100 days, the Winter Olympics will start in Italy. The Austrian Olympic Committee is planning to participate with 110 to 125 athletes.
Vienna Terror Attack: "DSN Has Professionalized"
28.10.2025 The attack on November 2, 2020, revealed weaknesses in state protection and counter-terrorism. An investigation commission under Interior Minister Nehammer found operational misconduct by individual authorities before the attack. Since then, the establishment of the Directorate for State Protection and Intelligence Service (DSN) has brought improvements, according to Vienna criminal law expert Ingeborg Zerbes.
Olympia-Check of Austria's Key Performers
28.10.2025 In 100 days, the Winter Olympics will start in Italy. The Austrian Olympic Committee is planning to participate with 110 to 125 athletes.
Satisfaction with Digitalization in Schools
28.10.2025 The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digitalization in schools. Since 2020, students in the first year of middle school and lower secondary AHS have been receiving affordable laptops and tablets. There are more digital educational media and training courses. According to a study, students and teachers are mostly satisfied, but in comparison to the EU, teachers feel less well-prepared.
Vienna Terror Attack Marks Fifth Anniversary This Year
28.10.2025 On November 2, the terrorist attack in Vienna marks its fifth anniversary, in which four people died and many were injured. Around the site of the attack, the victims will be commemorated again with a wreath-laying ceremony. The investigation of the attack, carried out by a 20-year-old Islamist, is largely concluded for politics and justice.
In this Vienna district, the most properties were sold in 2024
28.10.2025 The boom in the Vienna real estate market continues. But in which district are there the most property sales? Here is a ranking of real estate transactions in 2024.