Police Crashes into Car During Emergency Drive on Vienna Beltway
26.10.2025 On Saturday evening, there was a rear-end collision involving a police vehicle on the Wiener Neubaugürtel. During an emergency drive, the patrol car crashed into two vehicles stopped at a red light despite initiating an emergency brake. An eleven-year-old girl was slightly injured in the process.
Knife Attack in Vienna 15: Victim Chases Perpetrator with E-Scooter
26.10.2025 A 26-year-old man survived a knife attack by a suspected drug dealer unscathed on Saturday in Vienna-Rudolfsheim – and subsequently helped in his arrest.
Main Artery Torn: Woman Died Because Clinics Refused Her
26.10.2025 A 55-year-old woman from the Mühlviertel died because several clinics refused a life-saving admission. The tragic incident is sparking debates about the state of the domestic healthcare system.
70 Years of Neutrality: Government Appeals for Unity on National Day
26.10.2025 On National Day, Federal President Van der Bellen and Chancellor Stocker made an urgent appeal to society to come together on the occasion of 70 years of neutrality and to actively stand up for democracy and freedom.
70 Years of Neutrality: Government Appeals for Unity on National Day
26.10.2025 On National Day, Federal President Van der Bellen and Chancellor Stocker made an urgent appeal to society to come together on the occasion of 70 years of neutrality and to actively stand up for democracy and freedom.Fell During Roof Work: 36-Year-Old in Hospital
26.10.2025 In the Waldviertel, there was a serious accident on Saturday. A 36-year-old man fell several meters while working on a roof.
Wild Chase in Lower Austria with Speedster Without License Plate: Witnesses Wanted
26.10.2025 Far too fast and also without a license plate on the car, a 20-year-old was driving in the Fischamend area late Saturday evening.
Mariazellerbahn in Lower Austria wins "9 Places - 9 Treasures" 2025
26.10.2025 In the twelfth edition of "9 Places - 9 Treasures," it finally worked out for Lower Austria: The Mariazell Railway secured the victory for the federal state in the ORF show on Saturday evening.
Wreath Laying on National Day by Federal President and Government
28.10.2025 The celebrations for the National Day traditionally began on Sunday morning with wreath-laying ceremonies by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and the federal government.
Knife Attack on Open Street in Vienna-Favoriten
26.10.2025 The dispute over the shared living situation ended on Friday morning with multiple stab wounds in the open street.
Man Brutally Beaten and Seriously Injured at Vienna Praterstern
26.10.2025 Friday evening, a dispute escalated at Vienna's Praterstern. A heavily intoxicated man attacked his opponent with a walking stick, causing him severe head injuries.
Illegal Firecracker Severed 14-Year-Old's Finger in Explosion in Vienna-Hernals
26.10.2025 A 14-year-old lost a finger due to a firecracker on Friday evening in Vienna-Hernals.
Loud Bang - Then Car in Vienna-Margareten Was in Flames
26.10.2025 On Saturday afternoon, a parked car caught fire in Vienna-Margareten. There was heavy smoke development, but the fire was quickly brought under control. Reader reporter Soner G. sent a photo to VIENNA.at
Photo Book "Engine Rooms" Presented at Vienna City Hall
26.10.2025 On Monday, the book "Maschinenräume" with photos by Hertha Hurnaus will be presented at the Vienna City Hall.
Silence and Fear: Death Remains a Taboo Topic for Austrians
26.10.2025 Shortly before All Saints' Day, the memory of the deceased comes to the forefront for many – but not the confrontation with one's own end of life.
Start of Main Registration Period for Municipal Kindergartens in Vienna
26.10.2025 On November 1st, the main registration period for municipal kindergartens in Vienna begins again. Parents who wish to secure a place for their child in a municipal kindergarten for the 2026/27 kindergarten year can register online in the coming November and December.Majority of Seniors Turn to the Internet
25.10.2025Halloween in the Vienna Prater: Three Days of Spooky Fun with Parade, Children's Program, and Party
25.10.2025 From October 29 to 31, the Vienna Wurstelprater will once again transform into a Halloween mecca – with a free children's program, a spectacular parade, and a grand closing party at the Prater Dome.
The Best Halloween Parties 2025 in Vienna
31.10.2025 Even in 2025, Vienna will once again become the metropolis of fright: From the big clubbing event to the child-friendly party, everything is included – for every taste. Here are our recommendations.Last Will for a Good Cause: Donations in Estates Are Booming
25.10.2025 More and more people without heirs are choosing to leave their assets to charitable organizations. In 2024, around 115 million euros were already donated through wills in Austria – this corresponds to about ten percent of the total donation volume.
Metals: Actual Wages to Increase by 1.8 Percent in 2026
24.10.2025 In the metal industry, actual wages will increase by 1.8 percent on January 1, 2026, and apprentices will receive 2 percent more.
Missing Mühlviertler for Ten Years: Police Suspect Accident
24.10.2025 In the case of two Mühlviertler missing for ten years, whose car along with human remains was found on Wednesday in the Lipno Reservoir in the Czech Republic, the police assume it was an accident.
Hofer with Recall: This is the Product Involved
24.10.2025 A possible microbial contamination with STEC has led to a product recall by Hofer and its supplier E. u J. Strobl GesmbH. This concerns the product BIO Mung Bean Sprouts 200 g from the supplier.
Money Laundering: Internationally Wanted Swede Caught in Vienna
24.10.2025 In Vienna, a Swedish citizen wanted across Europe was arrested. Authorities in his home country had placed the 42-year-old on the wanted list on suspicion of money laundering involving millions.
SOS Children's Villages: Debate on Renaming Started
24.10.2025 After the serious allegations of abuse against the deceased Hermann Gmeiner, the founder of SOS Children's Villages, his public memory is increasingly under pressure.
Headscarf Ban: Desire for Constitutional Majority Exists
24.10.2025 The planned headscarf ban for girls up to the eighth grade continues to be a topic.
Numerous Fire Brigade Operations Due to Storm in Lower Austria
24.10.2025 A strong storm has raged in Austria since Thursday evening. Weather warnings were issued for various federal states, particularly affecting the south and southeast of the country. In the Baden district, seven operations have been recorded so far due to the weather conditions.
Teenager Critically Injured in Knife Attack in Vienna-Meidling
24.10.2025 A dispute among teenagers in Vienna-Meidling ended in a stabbing on Thursday evening. A young man was critically injured, and the perpetrators are on the run.
Woman Who Had an Accident on Traunstein is Dead
24.10.2025 A German woman (63), who was found seriously injured by two mountaineers on Wednesday while descending from the Traunstein in Upper Austria via the Mair Alm trail, died in the hospital on Friday.
Brutal Home Invasion in Vienna-Floridsdorf: 38-Year-Old Seriously Injured with Axe Handle
24.10.2025 On Thursday afternoon, a 38-year-old man was attacked in his apartment in Vienna-Floridsdorf by two unknown individuals and severely injured on the head.
Styria: Former Governor Drexler Withdraws from Politics
24.10.2025 The former governor of Styria, Christopher Drexler, is withdrawing from politics. In the state election in November 2024, the ÖVP lost the first place and the office of governor to the FPÖ and Mario Kunasek. Drexler had been in office since July 2022, after succeeding Hermann Schützenhöfer. In the future, Drexler will work in the private sector at Sanlas Holding in the healthcare field.
Search for Assault at Vienna Westbahnhof
24.10.2025 During a targeted inspection at Vienna's Westbahnhof, a man approached the officers of the Josefstadt City Police Command on Thursday evening and stated that he had just been attacked with a knife.
Teenager Critically Injured in Knife Attack in Vienna-Meidling
24.10.2025 A dispute among teenagers in Vienna-Meidling ended in a stabbing on Thursday evening. A young man was critically injured, and the perpetrators are on the run.
17-Year-Old Sexually Harassed in Vienna-Penzing
24.10.2025 In Vienna-Penzing, a man followed a 17-year-old girl into the stairwell on Thursday and entered the elevator with her. There, he harassed the teenager, allegedly reaching under her skirt.
SOS Children's Villages: Debate on Renaming Started
24.10.2025 After the serious allegations of abuse against the deceased Hermann Gmeiner, the founder of SOS Children's Villages, his public memory is increasingly under pressure.
"Street Park" in Vienna-Donaustadt Receives 60 Trees
24.10.2025 The "Street Park" on Wagramer Straße (Vienna-Donaustadt) will receive 60 trees this year.
After Peršmanhof Operation: Consequences and Apology Demanded
24.10.2025 After the publication of the report on the police operation at Peršmanhof in Carinthia, the operators of the Peršmanhof Museum and the organizers of the Antifa camp expressed satisfaction with the quality of the report, but demanded consequences and an official apology.
KV Negotiations: No Agreement in the Security Industry
24.10.2025 The first round of collective bargaining negotiations in the security industry with about 18,000 employees ended without an agreement. The union vida rejected the employer's offer of a 1.7 percent wage increase and two one-time payments of 125 euros each as insufficient and demands a full adjustment to last year's inflation.
Safety Festival with New Drone Squad of the Vienna Red Cross
24.10.2025 The new drone squadron of the Vienna Red Cross will be represented at the safety festival at Rathausplatz this weekend.
SOS Children's Villages: Debate on Renaming Started
24.10.2025 After the serious allegations of abuse against the deceased Hermann Gmeiner, the founder of SOS Children's Villages, his public memory is increasingly under pressure.
Large-Scale Exercise in the Arlberg Road Tunnel Causes Closure
24.10.2025 The Arlberg Road Tunnel on the Arlberg Expressway (S16), which connects Vorarlberg with Tyrol, will be closed on Saturday afternoon due to a large-scale exercise.
Break-in in Tulln: Van Crashed into Display Window
24.10.2025 On Friday, there was a burglary at a jeweler in Tulln. "Investigations are still being conducted regarding the extent of the property damage and the value of the stolen jewelry," according to the authorities.
"Winter Time": Consider "Mini-Jetlag" Due to Time Change When Traveling
24.10.2025 As every year, this year too, the time change to standard time, also known as winter time, takes place on the last weekend of October, from Saturday to Sunday. The time is set back from 03:00 AM to 02:00 AM.
Sick Dog with Her Puppies Abandoned at Gas Station in Lower Austria
24.10.2025 A few days ago, the young dog Mila and her nine puppies were abandoned at a gas station in the Weinviertel region of Lower Austria. They were all hypothermic, hungry, and sick.
Investigations Against Federal Army Officer After Weapons Exercises in Vorchdorf Dropped
24.10.2025 The public prosecutor's office in Wels has dropped the investigation against an army officer who was reported for resisting state authority during a weapons exercise in Vorchdorf. According to a spokeswoman for the public prosecutor's office, the objective facts of the case are not met.
Universities of Applied Sciences: This Could Change in the Future
24.10.2025 Science Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner (SPÖ) wants to give universities of applied sciences (FH) more flexibility in filling their study places this fall.
"Sensational Discovery": Sturgeon Believed to Be Extinct Rediscovered
24.10.2025 The ship sturgeon, a sturgeon species considered extinct in the Danube basin, has been rediscovered.
Burglar Set Fire in Burgenland: Arrest
24.10.2025 A 37-year-old broke into a house in Halbturn in Burgenland on the night of Friday, stole silver coins and cash, and then set a fire.
Arrests After Gas Station Robbery in Lower Austria
24.10.2025 After an armed robbery at a gas station in Wiener Neustadt last week, two teenagers were arrested.