National Council: Electricity Price Compensation, Family Benefits and Peršmanhof
15.10.2025
In the National Council, discussions included the electricity cost compensation for energy-intensive businesses, family benefits for displaced persons from Ukraine, and the police operation at Peršmanhof.
New Archbishop of Vienna: Clarity Expected on Thursday
15.10.2025 Regarding the question of the new Archbishop of Vienna, clarity is expected as early as Thursday.
Mouse Infestation and Illegal Dumpling Factory: Asian Restaurant in Vienna-Döbling Closed
15.10.2025 An Asian restaurant in Vienna-Döbling has been closed with immediate effect due to massive hygiene deficiencies and serious shortcomings. An illegal dumpling factory was also located within it.
Ex-Chancellor Nehammer Wants to "Stay True to Himself" in New Book
15.10.2025 The former Chancellor Karl Nehammer reflects on his term in office in his new book, defends himself against accusations regarding the budget crisis, and harshly criticizes FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, while emphasizing his rejection of radical forces and collaboration with the FPÖ.The Vienna Teddy House Celebrates Its Ten-Year Anniversary
15.10.2025 Around 1,350 families with children suffering from heart conditions have been supported by the Vienna Teddy House over the past ten years. The anniversary is being celebrated with an open house day including guided tours.
Trial of Abused Vienna Teacher Enters Next Round
15.10.2025 At the Vienna Regional Court, the trial against a group of teenagers continues, who are accused of serious offenses against a teacher, including rape and arson. The defendants largely deny the acts.
Fraudulent Bankruptcy: René Benko Receives Two Years Imprisonment
15.10.2025 Former real estate tycoon and Signa founder René Benko was sentenced to an unconditional two-year prison term by a jury at the Innsbruck Regional Court on Wednesday for fraudulent bankruptcy. The verdict was initially not legally binding.New Community Building in Vienna's Stumpergasse Named After Rudolf Hundstorfer
15.10.2025 The new municipal housing in Mariahilfer Stumpergasse 56 now bears the name of former ÖGB President Rudolf Hundstorfer.
New Master's Program for Psychotherapy Approved by the National Council
15.10.2025 The National Council has decided on a new Master's program in Psychotherapy, which will offer 500 study places starting from the winter semester 2026/2027, with the Greens expressing concerns about a possible preference for the Danube University Krems.
New Tool from BiWi Aims to Ease Career Choice for Young People
15.10.2025 The Career Information Center of the Vienna Economy now offers an innovative and free interest comparison profile for young people and parents.
WienMobil E-Bikes in High Demand in the First 100 Days
15.10.2025 The WienMobil e-bikes have been in operation for 100 days now, and the first statistics confirm their high demand. WienMobil cars are also enjoying increasing popularity.
Austria and Uganda Strengthen Cooperation in Migration Management
15.10.2025 Austria's Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger is participating in the Non-Aligned Summit in Uganda to promote the UN Security Council candidacy and advance the country's Africa strategy through discussions in the areas of security and economy.
Fraudulent Bankruptcy: René Benko Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
15.10.2025 Former real estate tycoon and Signa founder René Benko was sentenced to an unconditional two-year prison term by a jury at the Innsbruck Regional Court on Wednesday for fraudulent bankruptcy. The verdict was initially not legally binding.Economic Indicator of Bank Austria Climbed Downward
15.10.2025 September brought a downward trend in the economic indicator of Bank Austria.
Advertising Expenditures of the Government at Their Lowest in Ten Years
15.10.2025 The advertising expenditures of the Austrian government decreased to 3.2 million euros in the first half of 2025, representing a decline of 83 percent compared to the previous year, according to the media transparency data from KommAustria.
Caritas: "The Risk of Poverty for Women is Greatly Underestimated"
15.10.2025 According to a study commissioned by Caritas, every third woman in Austria living in a shared household is at risk of poverty, as the individual poverty risk of women is significantly underestimated compared to men. The study highlights unequal income distribution and financial dependencies as main factors, particularly affecting women in part-time work and with care responsibilities.
Knife Attack at Vienna's Keplerplatz: Suspects on the Run
15.10.2025 At Keplerplatz in Vienna, a confrontation escalated where a man was attacked by three fugitive perpetrators and allegedly injured with a knife.
Wanted Woman in Vienna-Mariahilf Caught
15.10.2025 In the area of Linke Wienzeile in Vienna-Mariahilf, target investigators from the State Criminal Office arrested a 42-year-old woman on Tuesday who was wanted under a European arrest warrant.
EU Commission Disputes Media Report on Filter Cigarette Ban
15.10.2025 The EU Commission, responsible for legislative initiatives, rejects a media report about an alleged ban on filter cigarettes.
Man threatens neighbor in Vienna-Brigittenau with murder
15.10.2025 In Vienna-Brigittenau, there was a police operation after a 46-year-old man allegedly threatened a neighbor with murder. The weapon, initially thought to be a machete, turned out to be a sports device.
Police Warns of Break-Ins with Acid in Vienna
15.10.2025 In Vienna, a series of apartment burglaries involving acid is currently known. The acid is used in the burglaries by being applied to the cylinder locks of the entrance doors to open the doors and break into the apartments.
Drug Deal in Vienna-Rudolfsheim: Police Officer Injured During Operation
15.10.2025 In Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, a police operation took place on the night of Wednesday, during which a man was arrested on suspicion of drug offenses. The officers found cocaine, ketamine, and marijuana.
December 5: Win Musical Vouchers for "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Raimund Theater
5.12.2025 Dive into the world of musicals with today's prize in the VIENNA.at Advent calendar: On December 5th, we are giving away two vouchers for "The Phantom of the Opera" at the Raimund Theater in Vienna.
Murder Trial After Discovery of Corpse in Baden in November
15.10.2025 A 28-year-old will have to stand trial in Wiener Neustadt from November 18 for the murder of an 81-year-old woman, which took place in February in Baden.
Vienna Plans to Make Significant Savings on Minimum Security
15.10.2025 Vienna reduces access to minimum security benefits. According to the office of Social City Councillor Peter Hacker (SPÖ), the various measures are expected to lead to savings of around 200 million euros. The regulations are set to take effect at the beginning of 2026.
Mikl-Leitner for Stricter Measures in Social Assistance
15.10.2025 Lower Austria's Governor Mikl-Leitner wants to "become even stricter" with social assistance. In Lower Austria, a change to the social assistance law is being worked on, which according to the ÖVP is to be passed in the state parliament on November 20.
"With Card, Please!": Austrian Small Businesses Are Missing Potential
15.10.2025 A survey by ready2order shows that many smaller Austrian companies fall short of consumer expectations when it comes to offering cashless payments, even though younger customers in particular prefer these payment methods.
Swiss National Sentenced to Prison After Bomb Threats in Austria
15.10.2025 The Swiss man, who was investigated in October 2024 for being responsible for several bomb threats against Austrian facilities, was already convicted in his home country at the end of September, although the verdict is not yet legally binding.
ÖAMTC Alarmed by Significant Increase in Hit-and-Run Accidents – Most in Vienna
16.10.2025 The number of hit-and-run accidents has increased again in Austria – and most of them occurred in Vienna. According to a recent analysis by the ÖAMTC accident research, based on data from Statistics Austria, there were 2,594 accidents with personal injury in 2024, in which 2,650 people unlawfully left the scene of the accident. In the process, 2,923 people were injured, seven died.
End of Point Sharing in Football Bundesliga
15.10.2025 The controversial point division in the football Bundesliga will be suspended at least temporarily from the next season. There are also adjustments to the Austrian pot and the key for distributing TV money. The future of VAR remains open.
Thoughtful Start to the 63rd Viennale with Petzold's "Miroirs No. 3"
15.10.2025 The 63rd Viennale opens with Christian Petzold's film "Miroirs No. 3", a contemplative work set in the windy landscape of Brandenburg and considered the conclusion of his trilogy about the elements.
National Council Does Not Extradite FPÖ Leader Kickl
15.10.2025 FPÖ club chairman Herbert Kickl will not be "surrendered" by the National Council, according to a decision by the Immunity Committee following a request from the public prosecutor's office. FPÖ member of parliament Christofer Ranzmaier will also not be prosecuted, but FPÖ representative Gerhard Deimek will be.
Dorfer & Düringer to be seen once more as Weber & Breitfuß on ORF
15.10.2025 On National Day, ORF 1 will feature a reunion with two old acquaintances. The series "MA 2412", which revolved around the tedious work at the Office for Christmas Decorations, was discontinued in 2002. However, for a spin-off, the feuding officials Michael Weber (Alfred Dorfer) and Engelbert Breitfuß (Roland Düringer) were brought back. The specials "On Rehab" and "In the Film" achieved high ratings in December 2022. Therefore, on October 26, "Weber & Breitfuß" will return once more.
Agreement on Railway Collective Agreement: Salaries Increase by Up to Three Percent
15.10.2025 In the negotiations for a new railway collective agreement, the Association of Railways in the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ) and the union vida have agreed on a collective agreement after four rounds of negotiations.
University Strategy 2040: Government Decided on Approach
15.10.2025 The government has decided in the Council of Ministers to develop the Higher Education Strategy 2040 with stakeholders from various sectors in the coming year and to present it in 2027. Minister of Science Holzleitner mentioned three focal points: universities as places of democracy, equal opportunities, and as drivers for innovation and progress.
200 Reports Due to False Discounts in Vienna Supermarkets
15.10.2025 In September, the Vienna Market Authority filed 200 reports due to incorrect base prices, false quantity information, or missing discount labels in supermarkets. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 502 penalty applications after 1,215 inspections in Vienna. The four largest supermarket chains were at the center of the investigations, explained the Market Authority.
"ALL THE UNSAID BETWEEN US – REGRETTING YOU" starts in cinemas: Win vouchers
15.10.2025 On October 23, "ALL DAS UNGESAGTE ZWISCHEN UNS – REGRETTING YOU," another book hit by Colleen Hoover, will hit the cinemas. To celebrate the film's release, we have a great giveaway for you.
OeNB Chief Kocher: Avoid Flood of Regulations for Banks
15.10.2025 ECB Council member Martin Kocher sees room for simplifications in the complex network of European banking regulations to address changes in banking and avoid excessive new regulations. The ECB and Deutsche Bundesbank are considering adjustments to reduce the burden of capital requirements for banks.
Photovoltaics in the City: Is That Even Possible on Vienna's Roofs?
15.10.2025 Photovoltaics is considered a key technology for the energy transition. However, while solar systems on single-family homes in rural areas have long been a familiar sight, many residents of Vienna wonder whether solar power is even feasible in a densely built city like Vienna.
Goal for Budget Deficit Remains the Same for 2026
15.10.2025 Finance Minister Marterbauer expects that Austria will achieve its budget target next year. According to his statement, the deficit will be 4.2 percent of GDP in 2026. This is mainly achieved because the federal government is performing better than expected in the spring, which offsets weaker results from states, municipalities, and social security.
Distorted Facts: Austrian Companies Risk Greenwashing
15.10.2025 Austrian companies are at risk of being accused of greenwashing, as their sustainability reports often contain misleading facts. Deloitte highlights that only 40 percent of the reported positive effects represent actual improvements and calls for a clear distinction between measures for damage limitation.
Risks from China's Raw Material Power for Austria
15.10.2025 The reignited trade conflict between China and the USA highlights China's dominance in raw materials. For Austria, too, the dependencies on rare earths are associated with risks. Experts advise developing alternative sources and not neglecting further processing.
Study on Greenhouse Gases: Austria Only Shifts, But Does Not Avoid
15.10.2025 A study shows that Austria's political measures in the areas of transport and housing between 1995 and 2024 primarily focused on efficiency improvements and technological alternatives, while direct emission avoidance measures largely remained unused.
Here the most expensive house in Vienna-Leopoldstadt was sold in 2024
15.10.2025 The most expensive building sold in Vienna-Leopoldstadt in 2024 is a property that was sold for nearly 30 million euros.