Unknown Person Damaged Cars in Lower Austria with Pumpkins
13.10.2025 In the district of Bruck an der Leitha, 21 parked vehicles were damaged by pumpkins in recent days. The police are searching for the perpetrator.
Jewelry Dealer Caused Trial to Collapse Again: Arrest Warrant Issued
13.10.2025 A 49-year-old jewelry dealer was supposed to stand trial on Monday at the Vienna Regional Court for serious fraud and embezzlement. He again failed to appear for the trial, claiming to be involved in the liberation of Israeli hostages by Hamas. The judge found this implausible. In consultation with the prosecutor, an arrest warrant was issued.
Procedure Following Diversion Against Wöginger Not Yet Concluded
13.10.2025 Even though ÖVP club chairman Wöginger and the two co-defendants have paid their fines, the proceedings have not yet been dismissed, according to the spokesperson for the Linz Regional Court, Walter Eichinger, on Monday.
"The End Of An Era": Taylor Swift Surprises with Announcement
13.10.2025 Shortly after the release of her new album "The Life Of A Showgirl", which broke chart records, Taylor Swift announced another project.
Allegations of Abuse Against Train Driver in Vienna: Initially Six Affected
13.10.2025 In the case of the ÖBB train driver accused of committing sexual assaults on underage boys, the Vienna public prosecutor's office is currently investigating six cases. The acts are said to have taken place between 2003 and 2021, when the victims were 14 to 17 years old. It is being examined which criminal offenses apply based on the legal situation at the time, according to authority spokeswoman Judith Ziska.
Twelve-Child Family in Vienna Sparks New Social Welfare Debate
13.10.2025 The discussion about the reform of social assistance has gained new momentum. The trigger was a report about a family with twelve children receiving benefits from the minimum security system in Vienna. Even though these are individual cases, there is renewed debate about system limits, incentives, and fairness.
"Vienna Killing: The Unterweger Story": ORF Shows Documentary on Thursday
13.10.2025 The ORF presents a three-part true-crime documentary "The Unterweger Story" on Thursday, October 16, from 8:15 PM on ORF 1 and from October 15 on the ORF ON platform.
21 Crime Scenes, 78,000 Euro Damage: Sprayer Gang Caused Havoc in Lower Austria
13.10.2025 Since the beginning of the year, a group of graffiti artists caused 78,000 euros in damage through graffiti at 21 crime scenes in the Weinviertel. A 19-year-old suspect was identified and partially confessed to the acts, but did not name any accomplices.
Municipal Council Election in St. Pölten on January 25
13.10.2025 On January 25, 2026, the municipal council election will take place in St. Pölten. The city senate will officially set the date next Monday. There is no direct election for the mayor. Matthias Stadler is once again running as the top candidate for the SPÖ. He has been the city leader since July 9, 2004, and will turn 60 on February 9.
Court Rejects Conditional Release of Josef F.
13.10.2025 The Regional Court of Krems has rejected the application for conditional release of Josef F., who was convicted of incest, as it is still suspected that the now 90-year-old poses a threat.
Senior Council with Demand for Fair Pensions
13.10.2025 At the general assembly on Monday, the Austrian Senior Citizens' Council emphasized the importance of secure pensions.Mourning for Deceased Musician Gerd Schuller
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Reform Partnership: NEOS for Municipal Mergers
13.10.2025 The NEOS are advocating in the negotiations for the reform partnership between the federal government, states, and municipalities for the merger of smaller municipalities and a clear separation of responsibilities between the political levels.
Headwinds for New Rent Price and Housing Package
13.10.2025 The new housing package from the government is being critically evaluated during the review process. The Supreme Court sees it as increasing complexity in tenancy law. The Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Austrian Industries, and the Association of House and Land Owners warn against interventions in the housing market. Trade unions and tenant associations are calling for changes.
Train Attendant Attacked in Lower Austria
13.10.2025 A passenger attacked a train attendant with fists on a train to Marchegg. The 24-year-old victim was taken to Hainburg hospital. The 26-year-old suspect is in custody, reported the Lower Austria State Police Directorate.
First Large Family with Twelve Children Receives Vienna Social Assistance
13.10.2025 For the first time, a family with twelve children has been registered in the social welfare system in Vienna. This is reported by "Krone" and "Kleine Zeitung" citing data from the Vienna social system.
"Circulär Vienna": Strategy for Circular Economy Established
13.10.2025 The city of Vienna has introduced a comprehensive strategy to promote the circular economy, based on 33 measures aimed at advancing resource-efficient practices in areas such as procurement, food production, and construction.
Teacher Representatives Criticized Plans for Headscarf Ban
13.10.2025 The proposed headscarf ban up to the eighth grade is criticized by teacher representatives.
Domestic Politics with Joy Over the Release of Israeli Hostages
13.10.2025 Austrian politics expressed their joy on Monday over the release of all surviving Israeli hostages from the Gaza Strip.SPÖ Party Conference Without Opponent for Babler
13.10.2025 In the coming year, Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler will be the only candidate for the chairmanship of the SPÖ.
Knife Threat at Vienna Westbahnhof Ends with Charges
13.10.2025 A confrontation at Vienna's Westbahnhof escalated when a 34-year-old threatened two men with a knife after a disagreement.
Hitler Salute at Vienna Praterstern: 44-Year-Old Arrested
13.10.2025 A 44-year-old German was arrested on Sunday at Vienna's Praterstern after he repeatedly gave the Hitler salute and shouted Nazi slogans while heavily intoxicated.
Theft with Tire Trick: Vienna Police Searching for This Man
13.10.2025 The Vienna police are requesting assistance in identifying a man suspected of being involved in a sophisticated trick theft.
Viennese Falls on Hohe Wand: Dead
13.10.2025 In a mountaineering accident on the Hohe Wand in the Neunkirchen district, a 56-year-old man from Vienna lost his life over the weekend.
Major Fire in Lower Austria: Fire Departments in Action for Hours
13.10.2025 On Sunday, around 170 firefighters battled for hours against a residential house fire in Schönau a. d. Triesting in the Baden district. The building was significantly damaged, and the police are investigating the cause of the fire.
Horse in Carinthia Hit by Cars: Driver and Animal Injured
13.10.2025 In St. Andrä in Carinthia, a Haflinger mare caused an accident on a state road on Monday. The horse and two drivers were injured in the collision.
Every Fish is Contaminated: Greenpeace Warns of Forever Chemicals
13.10.2025 In fish and seafood from the North and Baltic Seas, health-threatening per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) have once again been detected. This is according to a study published on Monday by Greenpeace Germany.
Teachers at Middle Schools More Often Confronted with Difficult Classes
13.10.2025 Learning problems, language barriers, teaching outside one's subject: Teachers at Austrian middle schools work under significantly more challenging conditions than their colleagues at lower secondary academic schools (AHS), as the current TALIS study shows.
U5 Construction: Where in Vienna Is It Worth Investing in Property Now?
13.10.2025 The construction of the new U5 subway line not only changes public transport in Vienna but also impacts the real estate market. Even before the planned opening in 2026 between Karlsplatz and Frankhplatz, and the extension to Hernals by 2035, property prices in the affected areas are rising. This presents attractive opportunities for investors.
Here the most expensive house in Lower Austria was sold in 2024
13.10.2025 The most expensive building sold in Lower Austria in 2024 is located in Ebergassing, in the district of Bruck an der Leitha. It was sold for 53.8 million euros.
Comet "Lemmon" Approaches Earth: When to See It with the Naked Eye
13.10.2025 The comet "Lemmon" could be visible to the naked eye under dark skies from mid-October. The best visibility is between October 20 and 26.
Conceded Goal in Injury Time: ÖFB Team Suffers Qualifying Setback in Romania
13.10.2025 Austria's national football team had to accept a 0:1 defeat in the World Cup qualification in Romania, after central defender Virgil Ghita scored in injury time.Positive Results for the Youth Crime Task Force
13.10.2025 The task force on youth crime, established last year on behalf of the Ministry of the Interior, was able to report positive results.
Two Injured After Serious Accident in Langenrohr
12.10.2025 A serious traffic accident in Langenrohr (Tulln district) resulted in two injuries on Friday afternoon.
Fraud: Viennese Woman Handed Over Coin Collection Worth 245,000 Euros
12.10.2025 On Friday, a woman from Vienna lost almost a quarter of a million euros to a fraudster in Salzburg.
Shoplifter Arrested in Vienna-Favoriten
12.10.2025 A suspected shoplifter was arrested on Saturday afternoon in a drugstore in Vienna-Favoriten.
Bomb Threat Against Cigarette Vending Machine in Lower Austria: Police Tracked Down Man
13.10.2025 The man who allegedly "promised" to blow up a cigarette vending machine in Traiskirchen (Baden district) has been identified, according to a police statement on Saturday.
Police Caught Drug Dealer in Vienna-Brigittenau
12.10.2025 After investigations by officers of the Task Force for Combating Street Crime (EGS) in Vienna, there were reports and an arrest in the drug scene.
Neighborhood Dispute in Vienna-Floridsdorf Escalated: Knife, Brass Knuckles, and Arrest
12.10.2025 In Vienna-Floridsdorf, a long-simmering conflict between neighbors completely escalated on Saturday.
Several Driver's License Confiscations After Focus in Vienna-Favoriten
12.10.2025 A traffic focus was conducted by the City Police Command Vienna-Favoriten during the night from Friday to Saturday.
Drunk E-Scooter Rider in Vienna Collided with Truck
12.10.2025 In the center of Vienna, an intoxicated e-scooter rider collided with a truck.
Roommate in Vienna-Leopoldstadt Strangled and Threatened
12.10.2025 In a residential facility in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, a serious altercation occurred between two men on the night of Saturday.
33-Year-Old Shot in Vienna-Donaustadt: Suspect Talks About Dispute
12.10.2025 After a man was shot by his drunken neighbor in Vienna-Donaustadt on the night of Saturday, the accused spoke of a prior argument in his initial interrogations.
Fatal Work Accident in Sawmill in Lower Austria
12.10.2025 On Saturday, a 56-year-old man was killed in a work accident at a sawmill in Zarnsdorf, part of the municipality of Wolfpassing (Lower Austria district of Scheibbs).
Woman Died in Boating Accident on Lake Constance
12.10.2025 On Saturday afternoon, a woman was killed in a collision between a motorboat and a sailboat on Lake Constance in Austrian waters.
Brutal Robbery in Vienna-Favoriten: Three Men Arrested, Two on the Run
12.10.2025 A 25-year-old is said to have been surrounded and attacked by five known men on Friday in Vienna-Favoriten.
Suspected Murderer from Sweden Arrested in Vienna
12.10.2025 On Friday afternoon, a man wanted for murder in Sweden since 2012 was arrested in Vienna-Landstraße.
Oscar Winner Diane Keaton is Dead
12.10.2025 The Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton has died at the age of 79. This was stated by a family spokesperson to the US magazine "People" on Saturday.
Teenager injured with knife after robbery in Vienna-Landstraße
12.10.2025 On Friday, a caretaker of a facility in Vienna-Landstraße informed the police because a young resident showed injuries.
Wild Brawl at Vienna Mitte Station: Several Injured
12.10.2025 On Friday, a brawl occurred at the Wien Mitte train station: Witnesses in Wien-Landstraße notified the police after a group of young men allegedly verbally harassed several passersby in the station area.
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Traffic Accident in Vienna-Penzing
12.10.2025 On Friday, there was a traffic accident in Vienna-Penzing involving a car driver and a pedestrian.
Drunk Man Shot 33-Year-Old Neighbor in Vienna-Donaustadt
12.10.2025 In the night leading to Saturday, a 33-year-old was shot dead by his drunken neighbor in Vienna-Donaustadt.
Dooring Accidents Resulted in Over 200 Injured Cyclists Last Year
12.10.2025 A total of 206 cyclists were injured in 2024 in Austria in dooring accidents. The VCÖ recommends more attentiveness and reminds of the Dutch Reach method.
"12 Hours LiDo": Vienna City Hiking Day in Floridsdorf and Donaustadt
12.10.2025 50 kilometer route, twelve stages, and many district highlights: On October 18, the city of Vienna invites you to the big walking event "12 Hours LiDo" in Floridsdorf and Donaustadt.