Heavily Drunk Speeder Arrested in Vienna-Floridsdorf
8.10.2025 A 35-year-old driver was arrested in Vienna-Floridsdorf after endangering a motorcyclist with excessive speed and violating a restraining and no-contact order.
Teenagers Threatened with Toy Gun: Man Arrested in Vienna-Donaustadt
8.10.2025 A 57-year-old man was arrested in Vienna-Donaustadt after allegedly threatening two teenagers with a deceptively realistic toy gun. The intoxicated suspect denied the allegations.
Dispute Escalated: 45-Year-Old Threatened 33-Year-Old with Broken Glass Bottle
8.10.2025 On Tuesday, a dispute between two men escalated at a gas station in Vienna-Döbling.
About Parking Annoyance: Women Threatened with Axe at Hütteldorf Station
8.10.2025 An 82-year-old man caused a police operation at Hütteldorf station in Vienna after he threatened two women with an axe and then fled. He was later arrested in his apartment by the WEGA.
Increasing Danger from Batteries: Waste Management Calls for Measures
8.10.2025 The major fire in a recycling plant in East Tyrol prompted a round table at the end of September to discuss the increasing problem of lithium batteries in waste facilities. The VÖA is calling for swift action at the EU level as well.
Reduction of VAT on Food: Debate in Government Continues
8.10.2025 The government reacted cautiously on Wednesday to the proposal by Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ) to reduce the value-added tax on food.
AI Images, GPS Tracking, and Arson: Two Years Imprisonment for Stalker in Lower Austria
8.10.2025 On Wednesday, the verdict was delivered for the 43-year-old from Lower Austria: 2 years in prison, with 16 months suspended. He had stalked a former employee using GPS tracking, threatened her, and distributed AI-generated images of her.
IBAN Name Check: No Restrictions Expected for Donations
8.10.2025 In view of the IBAN name check being introduced in Austria starting tomorrow, there has been growing concern among donors about potential issues with transfers in the future. However, the Fundraising Association Austria can provide reassurance.
After Diversion for Wöginger: This is What the Coalition Says
8.10.2025 With the not yet legally binding diversion for the ÖVP parliamentary group leader August Wöginger in the trial for abuse of office in connection with the appointment of the Braunau tax office, the matter is concluded for the governing parties ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS.
Catholic Private School "De La Salle" Must Close Location in Vienna-Währing
8.10.2025 The Catholic private school "De La Salle" is closing its location on Schopenhauerstraße in Vienna-Währing. The elementary and middle school located there will only be open until July 2026.
Reactions to the Three-Year Conclusion in Civil Servant Health Insurance
8.10.2025 On Wednesday, the government duly acknowledged the three-year conclusion in the civil servants' salary negotiations. Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) expressed his gratitude in a statement to the union and all public service employees for taking responsibility in economically challenging times. NEOS Chairwoman Beate Meinl-Reisinger stated before the Council of Ministers that this was a significant and determined step in the right direction.
DSN Officer on Duty Suspended
8.10.2025 A police officer from the Directorate of State Protection and Intelligence Service was suspended for conducting unauthorized data queries and possibly passing on information about investigations. The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating on suspicion of abuse of office.
Celebrities from Art and Culture Demand a Clear Stance in Dealing with Right-Wing Extremism
8.10.2025 The Mauthausen Committee Austria and prominent figures from the cultural sector criticize the Austrian government in an open letter for its slow response to the record high of right-wing extremist crimes and call for a swift National Action Plan to combat extremism.
RSV: These Age Groups Are Particularly at Risk
8.10.2025 For most healthy adults, an infection with the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is little more than an annoying cold. However, for infants and older people, it can become dangerous. The current Austrian Vaccination Plan 2025/2026 takes this risk into account: It recommends passive immunization for all newborns as well as vaccination for pregnant women and people over 60 years old.
New Sports Subscription: jö Bonus Club and myClubs Join Forces
8.10.2025 The jö Bonus Club and myClubs are launching the jö.SPORTPASS on October 7th, a simplified subscription model that provides members access to over 350 sports providers in Austria and can be conveniently managed digitally through an app.
Series in Vienna and Surroundings Ended: Thieving Teen Trio Caught
8.10.2025 After a series of thefts in three federal states, investigators from the criminal investigation group of the Purkersdorf police station (district of St. Pölten) identified three young suspects. According to information from Wednesday, the loot consisted of license plates and moped parts. The trio was reported to the St. Pölten public prosecutor's office and for administrative offenses to the district authorities of St. Pölten and Wiener Neustadt, the Lower Austria State Police Directorate announced.
Registrations of E-Vans Plummet
8.10.2025 The Austrian Transport Club (VCÖ) criticizes the regulation in effect since July 1st, which exempts light commercial vehicles (N1) from the standard consumption tax (NoVA).
Boat Capsized: Search for Missing Person in Mur
8.10.2025 A boat with three occupants capsized on Wednesday morning in the area of the construction site of the Mur bridge on the Southern Motorway (A2) in Graz on the Mur.
These Are the Winners of This Year's Vienna Apprenticeship Hackathon
9.10.2025 At this year's Vienna Apprenticeship Hackathon, organized by the Vienna Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with apprentigo, aspiring professionals impressed with innovative app developments in areas such as first aid and sustainability.
Hidden Commissions at Oberbank: Affected Customers Receive Refund
8.10.2025 The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) has reached an out-of-court settlement with Oberbank in its ongoing collective action regarding so-called kick-back payments. This allows customers who were sold a fund product through Oberbank by the end of 2017 to now have the opportunity to receive a refund.
Prices for District Heating from Wien Energie to Rise in 2026
8.10.2025 The district heating prices at Wien Energie will increase in the upcoming heating period, mainly due to rising gas prices as well as higher personnel and construction costs. The amount of additional costs varies depending on consumption.
Vienna Highlights 2025: Artistically Shaping Democracy
8.10.2025 The "Vienna Highlights 2025" festival in Vienna offers innovative light art tours from October 10 to November 18, where participants can create artworks themselves for the first time.
Few Minutes Make the Difference: "Movement Snacks" Have Measurable Effect
8.10.2025 Even a few minutes of physical activity can make a difference - at least for people who are otherwise not very active. This is the main result of an international team of researchers who have studied so-called exercise snacks. The researchers describe these as phases of up to five minutes of moderate or intense exercise, as explained in the "British Medical Journal".
Designations for Veggie Products Occupy EU Parliament
8.10.2025
On Wednesday, the EU Parliament will vote on a possible ban on designations like "tofu sausage" or "soy schnitzel".
Program for 63rd Viennale Unveiled
8.10.2025 Water, Dust, Sun - the 63rd edition of the Viennale plays with the elements this year. The festival starts on October 16; advance sales begin on October 11.
Civil Servant Health Insurance Agreement: This Applies Until 2028
8.10.2025 The federal government and the union have agreed on a three-year deal in the civil servants' collective bargaining negotiations.War, Climate, Financial Worries: What Weighs on Our Psyche
8.10.2025 On the Day of Mental Health, a survey shows that many Austrians feel stressed - especially young people. The biggest stress factors are news about wars and conflicts, followed by climate change and financial worries.
Railway Collective Agreement Negotiations on the Home Stretch
7.10.2025 In the third round of negotiations over the collective agreement for about 55,000 employees of Austrian railway companies, the Association of Railways in the Austrian Economic Chamber and the vida union held constructive talks. Both sides are optimistic that an agreement can be reached soon.
Possible Plastic Foreign Objects: This Baby Product Is Being Recalled
7.10.2025 As it cannot be ruled out that small plastic foreign objects may be present in individual packages of the product "Himmeltau Finest Semolina Flakes Honey 500g", Maresi Austria GmbH is recalling this item.
City of Vienna Warns of New Scam
7.10.2025 The city of Vienna warns of a scam involving fake collection emails about "parking fines".
Allegations of Abuse at SOS Children's Village: Investigation Underway
7.10.2025 Three weeks after the revelations about abuse at SOS Children's Village, the organization held a press conference in Vienna on Tuesday to provide an interim report on the measures being taken to address the issue - from restructuring the leadership level to increasing the number of ombudsman offices and establishing a reform commission.
Railway Collective Agreement Negotiations on the Home Stretch
7.10.2025 In the third round of negotiations over the collective agreement for about 55,000 employees of Austrian railway companies, the Association of Railways in the Austrian Economic Chamber and the vida union held constructive talks. Both sides are optimistic that an agreement can be reached soon.
Dispute Over Care for Long Covid Sufferers
7.10.2025 The provision of care for people with post-acute infection syndromes such as Long Covid or ME/CFS is "comprehensively ensured" in Austria, according to the Ministry of Social Affairs. The Greens sharply criticize this assessment.
SPÖ Leader Babler Advocates for Reduction of Value-Added Tax on Food
7.10.2025 In Austria, due to high inflation, various measures are being discussed, including the reduction of VAT on food. SPÖ leader Andreas Babler supports this idea, while Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer remains skeptical.
British Magazine Named Vienna the Friendliest City in Europe
7.10.2025 Not grumpy at all: The British luxury travel magazine "Condé Nast Traveller" has named Vienna the friendliest city in Europe after a reader poll. This was announced by Vienna Tourism on Tuesday. In the worldwide ranking, Austria's capital city comes in second place behind the Ecuadorian capital Quito.20-Year-Old Attacked and Robbed by Three Women in Her Apartment in Vienna-Hernals
7.10.2025 In Vienna-Hernals, a 20-year-old woman was attacked and robbed in her apartment by three women on Monday afternoon.
Benko already transferred to JA Innsbruck a week before the trial starts
7.10.2025 The trial scheduled for two days next week at the Innsbruck Regional Court against the fallen Tyrolean Signa founder René Benko is apparently likely to be limited to the first charge against him for fraudulent bankruptcy.
Trial Against ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Started with a Twist
7.10.2025 On Tuesday, the trial against August Wöginger for abuse of authority began at the Linz Regional Court with a possible turn of events.
SAP Austria Chief Calls for More Digital Education in Schools
7.10.2025 The managing director of SAP Austria, Andreas Wagner, calls for increased promotion of digital education in schools.
"Trend Reversal" in the Real Estate Market, Rental Market Still Under Pressure
7.10.2025 The Austrian real estate market is showing signs of movement. "More loans are being granted again, more properties are being sold again," said Raiffeisen-Research economist Matthias Reith on Tuesday in Vienna, describing this as a "turnaround." Homeownership has become more affordable compared to the last three years; however, it will not be as cheap as during the period of extremely low interest rates. The rental market, however, remains tense.
SPÖ Leader Babler Advocates for Reduction of Value-Added Tax on Food
7.10.2025 In Austria, due to high inflation, various measures are being discussed, including the reduction of VAT on food. SPÖ leader Andreas Babler supports this idea, while Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer remains skeptical.
MINT: Three Quarters of Parents See Boys as More Suitable
7.10.2025 In education and careers in the STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), girls and women are still underrepresented.
1990 Switched as Babies in Graz Hospital: Women Have Now Met
7.10.2025 Two women from Styria, who were switched as newborns at the Graz University Hospital at the end of October 1990, have now met. One of the women, now 35 years old, discovered in 2012 through a blood donation that her blood type did not match. Since then, she has been searching for her biological parents. A few weeks ago, it finally happened: Both families have now met, confirmed the LKH University Hospital Graz in media reports.
Trial Against ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Started with a Twist
7.10.2025 On Tuesday, the trial against August Wöginger for abuse of authority began at the Linz Regional Court with a possible twist.
After Insolvency of 123-Transporter: Restructuring Proceedings Opened
7.10.2025 A restructuring procedure without self-administration has been opened at the Regional Court of Wiener Neustadt for 123 Shared Mobility GmbH, the operator of the brand 123-Transporter in Austria, based in Ternitz, Lower Austria.
End of Free Kindergarten in Vienna Feared
7.10.2025 The Vienna Greens see the contribution-free kindergarten in the federal capital at risk.
Fell Asleep While Cooking: 47-Year-Old Rescued in Time Thanks to Smoke Detector and Neighbor
7.10.2025 A man from Graz wanted to cook food early Tuesday morning after a night of heavy drinking, but fell asleep in the process. The food caught fire on the stove, and the 47-year-old's apartment filled with smoke.
Baby Found on Graz Carport Roof: Mother in Custody
7.10.2025 After the discovery of a dead newborn on a carport roof in Graz, the child's mother is in pre-trial detention.