Murder Trial Begins on October 23 in Ried
17.10.2025 A 36-year-old must stand trial on October 23 in Ried im Innkreis for the murder of his wife.
Trust Index: This Is How It Looks for Police, Justice, and Co
17.10.2025 The police can be pleased with the current APA-OGM Trust Index. However, while the executive leads the field, social media must settle for last place.
Alarmierende Zahlen: Jeder fünfte Wiener lebt in Armut
17.10.2025 On today's International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, a look is taken at the alarming poverty situation in Vienna and Austria. With a high number of people at risk of poverty and worrying developments in social policy, many people face significant challenges.
Stricter Gun Laws: November Brings Part One
17.10.2025 November brings new rules following the decided tightening of gun laws.Mostly Sunny Autumn Weekend Ahead
17.10.2025
Little Knowledge About Menopause: Women Mistakenly Consider Contraception Unnecessary During Menopause
17.10.2025 Knowledge about menopause is increasingly declining in Austria, as the topic is still considered taboo. According to a recent survey by the health company Gynial, more than a quarter (28 percent) of people mistakenly believe that contraception is unnecessary during menopause. 13 percent of respondents even think that menopause would protect against sexually transmitted diseases. More than half (56 percent) do not talk about it.
63rd Viennale: Opening at the Vienna Gartenbaukino
16.10.2025 The 63rd Viennale started on Thursday evening at the Vienna Gartenbaukino with "Miroirs No. 3" under the direction of the new festival president Christian Petzold. This year, the festival takes place until October 28 and showcases films from around the world in Vienna.
StVO Amendment - Traffic Calming in Vienna's City Center on the Way?
16.10.2025 In the Vienna City Hall, the changes to the road traffic regulations presented on Thursday were warmly welcomed, as they fulfill essential demands of the city. Previously, Transport Minister Hanke had presented the draft for the StVO amendment, which introduces a legal framework for video systems for traffic calming and bans e-mopeds from bike paths.Second Indictment Against Rene Benko Legally Binding
16.10.2025 After the first trial for fraudulent bankruptcy against former Signa CEO Rene Benko, which took place in Innsbruck and ended on Wednesday with a provisional two-year prison sentence, the hearing for the second filed bankruptcy charge is also imminent. Benko's defense lawyer Norbert Wess intends to file an appeal and a nullity complaint against the first verdict.
National Council Approves Pension Adjustment
16.10.2025 The National Council has passed the pension adjustment for 2026. For pensions up to 2,500 euros, the inflation of 2.7 percent will be fully compensated. For higher pensions, there is a fixed surcharge of 67.50 euros. Thus, the percentage increase decreases with increasing pension amounts.Criticism of Changes to the Austrian Fund
16.10.2025
Thiem Goes on a Point Hunt in Wiener Stadthalle
16.10.2025 A touch of nostalgia might sweep through the Wiener Stadthalle on Friday. At the Tie-Break Tournament Red Bull BassLine, none other than Austria's former tennis ace Dominic Thiem will be competing.
StVO Amendment - Traffic Calming in Vienna's City Center on the Way?
16.10.2025 In the Vienna City Hall, the changes to the road traffic regulations presented on Thursday were warmly welcomed, as they fulfill essential demands of the city.
Arrest after Knife Attack in Vienna-Mariahilf
16.10.2025 On Thursday, brutal scenes occurred in Vienna-Mariahilf.
Vienna House of the Sea with Baby Monkeys
16.10.2025 The House of the Sea in Vienna-Mariahilf announced on Thursday the birth of offspring among the South American white-faced sakis.
Report Against Federal Army Officer After Weapons Exercises in Vorchdorf
16.10.2025 After a weapons exercise on a farm in Vorchdorf, the public prosecutor's office in Wels has received a report of resistance against state authority. The accused is a well-known federal army officer. Defense Ministry spokesman Michael Bauer confirmed corresponding media reports on Thursday.
Pension funds recorded investment gains
16.10.2025 The pension funds have been able to enjoy a positive investment result.
After Resuscitation: Woman Brought Outside with Turntable Ladder
16.10.2025 On Thursday, the local fire department in Wiener Neudorf was deployed after a successful resuscitation.
Car Interior Searched After Radio Interruption in Vienna-Landstraße
16.10.2025 Officers from the task force for combating street crime noticed suspicious behavior from three individuals in Vienna-Landstraße on Wednesday. They were observing parking vehicles and attempting to use a jammer to prevent the locking process via remote key by the drivers.
Win a Short Break at the Urban Nature Hotel Bad Gastein
29.10.2025 Historical flair meets alpine lifestyle: At the Urban Nature Hotel in the Badeschloss Bad Gastein, guests can expect a unique mix of modern bathing culture, a spectacular rooftop pool, and creative regional cuisine – right by the legendary waterfall. Join our contest now and win a short vacation for two people including breakfast!
Serial Burglar Struck for Years in Vienna-Hietzing: 600,000 Euro Damage
16.10.2025 A serial burglar has been active in Vienna since 2019, causing over 600,000 euros in damage through numerous thefts. The 49-year-old mainly operated in the Hietzing district.
Educational Leave Replaced by Further Education Allowance
16.10.2025 The National Council has decided on the further education allowance as a replacement for educational leave. Approval came from ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS, while FPÖ and the Greens criticized that the interests of employers were prioritized. Additionally, a new residence permit for cross-border commuters was introduced, allowing work in Austria under certain conditions.
Arson Attack on Electronics Store on Vienna's Mariahilfer Straße
16.10.2025 A 29-year-old man is suspected of having set a fire in an electronics store on Mariahilfer Straße in Vienna-Rudolfsheim on the night of Thursday. An attentive witness alerted the police.
Motorcyclist Fled from Vienna Police
16.10.2025 In the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, officers from the Exhibition Street Police Station attempted to stop a motorcyclist for a check of driver and vehicle due to his conspicuous driving behavior during their patrol in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Roadrunner stopped on Vienna A23: Probationary License is Gone
16.10.2025 A 20-year-old probationary license holder was stopped on the Vienna A23 on Wednesday after being caught speeding at 165 km/h, resulting in his license being revoked.
Worker Seriously Injured in Explosion in Vienna-Simmering
16.10.2025 Thursday morning, an explosion occurred during repair work in a distribution house for district heating pipelines in Vienna-Simmering.
Renovation of the Vienna Southeast Tangent on the Weekend
16.10.2025 Renovation work will take place on the Vienna Southeast Tangent over the weekend.
Sunday Opening: Survey Causes Backlash
16.10.2025 According to a study, three-quarters of respondents - if they could decide for themselves - are against Sunday opening of shops.
Second Indictment Against Rene Benko Legally Binding
16.10.2025 After the first trial for fraudulent bankruptcy against former Signa CEO Rene Benko, which took place in Innsbruck and ended on Wednesday with a provisional two-year prison sentence, the hearing for the second filed bankruptcy charge is also imminent. Benko's defense lawyer Norbert Wess intends to file an appeal and a nullity complaint against the first verdict.
Continue Waiting for Schönborn's Successor
16.10.2025 Josef Grünwidl, currently the apostolic administrator, is set to become the new Archbishop of Vienna. Christoph Schönborn is already retired. The decision was likely approved by the Council of Ministers, but has not yet been officially confirmed. The Vatican has also not announced the appointment yet."Staying in Proven Systems": Director of Vienna's Julius-Meinl-Gasse on School Merger
16.10.2025 It was the topic of the summer among parents in Vienna-Ottakring: The Julius Meinl School and the Odoakergasse were merged. The clientele of the two schools, which always shared a schoolyard, could hardly have looked more different before: Almost exclusively high school students vs. mainly middle school students in further education - and that for several generations. The merger led to uncertainty among many education-oriented parents. VIENNA.at therefore conducted an interview with school principal Adi Solly about the planned measures for quality assurance.Missing Student Found Dead in Danube
16.10.2025
Number of Civil Servants Rises Again
16.10.2025 The number of civil servants has increased again in autumn, with 10,523 in service as of October 1st.ECJ: Lightning Strike in AUA Plane "Extraordinary Circumstance" - No Compensation
16.10.2025 A lightning strike on an airplane can be considered an "extraordinary circumstance" in the event of a significant delay. A corresponding judgment was published by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) on Thursday. The ECJ dealt with this issue at the request of the Regional Court of Korneuburg, after a flight of Austrian Airlines (AUA) was struck by lightning in March 2022. As a result, a passenger arrived in London with a delay of over 13 hours.
Erste Bank Open in Vienna Without Ofner
16.10.2025
The Erste Bank Open at the Wiener Stadthalle will start on Monday without Sebastian Ofner, Austria's number two in men's tennis. The 29-year-old from Styria is withdrawing due to ongoing physical problems, which have recently led to eight consecutive defeats. Ofner's wildcard goes to Jurij Rodionov.
New Rules for Freelance Contractors Adopted
16.10.2025
3 out of 4 young adults worry about their housing situation
16.10.2025 Three out of four young adults in Austria are worried about their current housing situation – this is shown by a new study from "immowelt.at" titled "Is Housing in Austria Still Affordable?". The age group of 16 to 29-year-olds is particularly affected: 78 percent of them look to their housing future with uncertainty – significantly more than the average of the general population, where around two-thirds of respondents express similar concerns.
City of Vienna Warns of Fake Tickets for "Lantern Festival" in the City Park
16.10.2025 The city of Vienna warns against fraud attempts with tickets for an unauthorized "Lantern Festival" in the city park. The website is unreliable.
Chamber of Labor Insists on Compensation for Unpaid Overtime
16.10.2025 The Chamber of Labor is once again demanding compensation for unpaid overtime in Austria.
Too High Operating Costs: AMISOLA Tenants Receive Up to 2,500 Euros Back
16.10.2025 The Chamber of Labor Vienna has achieved a significant success in an association procedure against AMISOLA Immobilien AG: 798 tenants will receive a total of around 1.28 million euros back due to inadmissible contract clauses in operating costs – that is an average of 2,500 euros per apartment for the period from 2021 to 2024.
This is the world's first 3D-printed stamp - and it comes from Austria
16.10.2025 "Edelweiß reloaded": The Austrian Post is launching the world's first stamp from a 3D printer.
Secret Report Passed On? Charges Brought Against Peterlik
16.10.2025 The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has filed charges against the former top official Johannes Peterlik for abuse of authority and breach of a duty of confidentiality.
Rare Onagers Make Their Debut at Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo
16.10.2025 The Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn has broken new ground. Two onager mares are now at home in the zoo, with two more specimens of the subspecies of the Asiatic wild ass to follow this year.
Comfortable, Connected - Monitored? A Check on Smart Home Technologies
16.10.2025 The topic of Smart Home has gained significant importance in Austria in recent years. More and more households are relying on digital technologies to enhance living comfort, use energy more efficiently, and increase security. Here is an overview with advantages and disadvantages.
So much did the most expensive apartment sold in Vienna in 2024 cost
16.10.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in Vienna in 2024 is a penthouse apartment in the city center of Vienna. It was sold for 6.645 million euros to an investment company.
With 210 km/h Crashed into Truck Rear: 29-Year-Old Car Driver Fatally Injured
16.10.2025 A 29-year-old man died in the early hours of Thursday after his car collided from behind with a truck on the S6 near Bruck/Mur."Clearing" Upon Request: Amendments in Adult Protection Adopted
16.10.2025 The National Council decided on a reform in adult protection: those affected can now apply for a "clearing" themselves. Criticism of old reforms remains.