After S1 Decision: Expansion of Vienna's Seestadt Moves Closer
3.10.2025 After the approval of the Northeast Bypass (S1), the northern part of Seestadt Aspern can be further developed. The City of Vienna speaks of a breakthrough – but the start of construction is likely still years away.
Conflict in Vienna-Penzing Escalated: Raging Man Arrested
3.10.2025 After a loud argument in an apartment in Vienna-Penzing, a 31-year-old man was arrested on Thursday.
Man Arrested After Attempted Shoplifting in Vienna-Landstraße
3.10.2025 A 21-year-old man was arrested on Thursday evening in Vienna-Landstraße after an attempted shoplifting.
Start for New Kindergarten Bachelor's Program, Five More Degree Programs to Follow in 2026
3.10.2025 With the start of the winter semester, bachelor's programs for elementary education began for the first time at the University of Applied Sciences Campus Vienna. Education Minister Wiederkehr announced five more programs by 2026 – also in response to the acute shortage of skilled workers.
Cause of Smoke in Vienna U1 Station Determined
3.10.2025 A damaged pantograph on a train of the U1 line in Vienna led to smoke development between the stations Praterstern and Vorgartenstraße on Thursday evening, as the Wiener Linien announced after investigations.
Rescue Operation Leads to Huge Weapons Cache in Vienna-Josefstadt
3.10.2025 During an operation due to health problems in Vienna-Josefstadt, police and rescue services discovered an arsenal of weapons and prohibited Nazi items in the apartment of an 82-year-old man.
Insane Ride on the Vienna A22: Police End Dangerous Escape
3.10.2025 A 22-year-old man without a driver's license engaged in a dangerous police chase on the A22 on Thursday. He was only stopped and arrested after several traffic violations.
August: Household Energy Prices Slightly Decreased Overall
3.10.2025 In August, the development of household energy prices showed a mixed picture. While electricity and gas became slightly more expensive compared to the previous month, the prices for heating oil and fuels dropped significantly after a peak in July.
All four Austrian activists of the Gaza aid flotilla safely brought ashore
3.10.2025 After the interception of the Gaza aid flotilla by the Israeli navy, all four involved Austrians – including former ski racer Julian Schütter – are unharmed in Israel. The Foreign Ministry is in contact with those affected.
41-Year-Old Brutally Beaten by Own Father and Brother on Open Street
3.10.2025 A 41-year-old man was apparently beaten by his own father and a brother on the open street in Villach on Thursday.
Another Bottle Thrown at Graz Synagogue
3.10.2025 On Thursday morning, the Graz synagogue was once again hit with a glass bottle, the Jewish Community announced in a statement.
43-Year-Old Woman Dies in Traffic Accident in Zwettl
3.10.2025 In the night leading to Friday, a 43-year-old woman lost her life in a traffic accident in the municipality of Zwettl.
Alarming Shortage of Crisis Foster Parents in Vienna
3.10.2025 In Vienna, there is an alarming shortage of crisis foster parents, which leads to vulnerable babies being removed from their own families.
Illegal Beauty Clinic Discovered in Vienna Nail Salon: Sixth Case in Vienna Already
3.10.2025 The Immediate Action Group, together with the police and financial authorities, has once again uncovered an illegal beauty clinic in Vienna. In a nail salon in the Alsergrund district, Botox and fillers were injected without authorization.
Rare Scimitar-Horned Oryxes: Double Offspring at Zoo Schmiding
3.10.2025 At the Schmiding Zoo in Krenglbach near Wels, two scimitar-horned oryx were born just in time for the International Day of Species Protection on Saturday.
Ministry of Social Affairs Filed Class Action Against Temu
3.10.2025 The Ministry of Social Affairs has filed a class action lawsuit against the Chinese discount provider Temu at the Vienna Commercial Court through the Association for Consumer Information (VKI). This was reported by "Standard" and "heute".
ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Must Answer to Linz Court
3.10.2025 Starting Tuesday, ÖVP parliamentary group leader August Wöginger must answer in a trial scheduled for eleven days at the Linz Regional Court.
Car Driver Dies in Head-On Collision with Truck
3.10.2025 Thursday afternoon, a 69-year-old car driver was killed in a head-on collision with a truck.
Municipal Debt in Austria Strongly Dependent on the Federal State
3.10.2025 Austria's municipalities have debts of over 23 billion euros. The amount depends - in addition to economic factors and the size of the municipalities - heavily on the federal state.
Air Traffic in Austria Emits Record Amount of Emissions
3.10.2025 In the first half of 2025, the climate-damaging emissions from air traffic reached a new high. Based on the kerosene refueled in Austria, air traffic caused around 1.5 million tons of greenhouse gases, as an analysis by the Austrian Transport Club (VCÖ) showed on Friday.
First Wolf Shooting in Lower Austria
3.10.2025 For the first time in Lower Austria, a wolf has been shot in the district of Zwettl. Properly protected livestock had previously been attacked, injured, and killed, according to the state.
Empower the Woman!
3.10.2025 Guest commentary by Johannes Huber. The "Anna Case" is making waves. What should the consequences be? Demanding deportations and reformatories is inappropriate.Vienna Funeral Museum with New Autumn Collection
3.10.2025 The Funeral Museum of Bestattung Wien presents its new Autumn Collection 2025.
Smoke at Praterstern: Faulty U1 Triggers Major Operation
2.10.2025 A technical defect on a subway of line U1 triggered a fire department operation on Thursday evening. At Praterstern, smoke developed, and passengers had to be evacuated.
Popular Thanksgiving Wonder Brunch Again This Year on October 19 in Vienna
2.10.2025 The popular Thanksgiving Wonder Brunch at the WUNDERKAMMER Drinking & Dining of the Renaissance Vienna Schönbrunn Hotel can once again be celebrated this year as a festive feast with friends and family.
Sick Leave Dispute Escalates: vida Attacks WKÖ Over Misleading Statement
2.10.2025 The union vida raises serious allegations against the Chamber of Commerce: A statement about alleged billion-dollar damages due to abusive sick leaves is misleading – and could have legal consequences.Oscar Winner Juliette Binoche Comes to the 63rd Viennale
2.10.2025 Oscar winner Juliette Binoche is the star guest of the 63rd Viennale and will present her first directorial work during the film festival.
Break Sealed: Tyrolean SPÖ Expels Dornauer from State Parliament Club
2.10.2025 The internal party conflict between the Tyrolean SPÖ and their former party leader Georg Dornauer is escalating. Due to his unilateral action on the issue of energy profits, the state parliament member is being excluded from the club.
Acquittals After Sex with Twelve-Year-Old: OLG President Appeals to Media
2.10.2025 After the non-final acquittals for ten youths at the Vienna Regional Court last week, who were accused of sexual acts with a twelve-year-old, the Vienna Higher Regional Court (OLG) spoke out on Thursday.
15-Year-Old Ex-IS Supporter Released Early from Custody Under Conditions
2.10.2025 A 15-year-old, who claims to be now reformed, supporter of the terrorist organization "Islamic State", who was sentenced to a partially suspended two-year prison term at the beginning of August, is according to APA information back in freedom.
Mobile Operator Drei Cuts Jobs: 90 Employees Affected
2.10.2025 The mobile operator Hutchison Drei Austria pre-registered 90 employees for termination with the AMS early warning system in mid-September.
15-Year-Old Ex-IS Supporter Released Early from Custody Under Conditions
2.10.2025 A 15-year-old, who claims to be a reformed supporter of the terrorist organization "Islamic State", and who was sentenced to a partially suspended two-year prison term at the beginning of August, is reportedly free again according to APA information.
Sunday Brings Weather Change - Enjoy the Sun Beforehand
2.10.2025 Geosphere Austria warns of a significant weather disturbance on Sunday. Those who still want to enjoy the sun and mild temperatures should do so by Saturday morning at the latest.
Totes Baby auf Carport-Dach: Kind hat bei Geburt gelebt
2.10.2025 The newborn baby found dead on a carport roof in Graz is said to have been alive before its death, according to an autopsy. The mother has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Drunk Man with Blank-Firing Gun Fled from Vienna Police
2.10.2025 A 27-year-old man fled from the police with a blank-firing gun on Wednesday afternoon in Vienna-Brigittenau.
Siemens opens new apprentice center in Vienna
2.10.2025 A new training center for Siemens apprentices was inaugurated on Thursday in Vienna-Floridsdorf with a ceremonial act. Mayor Ludwig emphasized the importance of skilled worker training and expressed confidence regarding the AI Gigafactory topic.
Viennese Speaks for Austria's Youth at the UN
2.10.2025 Markus Wainde Wane from Vienna speaks for Austria's youth at the UN in New York. The student emphasizes the importance of young perspectives in peace and security issues at the General Assembly.
A Waterworks is Being Built on the Vienna Danube Island
2.10.2025 Vienna is building a waterworks on the Danube Island. The city aims to prepare for the increasing demand for secure drinking water supply in the coming decades.
Long Waiting Times, Doctor Shortage: Austrians Detect Deterioration in the Healthcare System
2.10.2025 According to a survey, 45 percent of Austrians view the healthcare system more critically today than a year ago. There is particularly great concern about access to general practitioners.
Bold: Robbery of Packages from Manned Delivery Van in Vienna-Favoriten
2.10.2025 In Vienna-Favoriten, there was a robbery of packages from a stationary delivery van on Wednesday, in which the delivery driver was also present. When he tried to stop the two individuals, they resisted with punches and kicks.
Another Deportation: Next Syrian Had to Leave Austria
2.10.2025 Austria continues the deportation of Syrians. On Thursday, a man who had committed crimes in this country was once again transferred to his homeland.
Drunk Man with Blank-Firing Gun Fled from Vienna Police
2.10.2025 A 27-year-old man fled from the police with a blank-firing gun on Wednesday afternoon in Vienna-Brigittenau.
Armed, Masked, Threatened with Killing: Several Perpetrators Robbed Vienna Gas Station
2.10.2025 In the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, a gas station robbery occurred in Vienna-Donaustadt. According to a police report on Thursday, several armed and masked perpetrators were involved in the robbery, threatening the cashier with death. The perpetrators managed to escape.
Budget deficit to remain at 4.5 percent despite worse forecast
2.10.2025 The deficit of 4.5 percent of GDP is to be maintained, however, the expected deficit will be one billion higher than originally planned. The Ministry of Finance has forwarded this information to the EU and informed the public about it on Thursday.
Arrest after Burglary in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
2.10.2025 On Wednesday, the Vienna police were alerted to a burglary at a venue in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Two Arrests After Robbery Attempts in Vienna-Rudolfsheim
2.10.2025 In Vienna-Rudolfsheim, two men were arrested on Wednesday morning after they allegedly attempted to rob a bank and a tobacconist in quick succession.
"Gans to Go" available again in Vienna: VIENNA.at raffles Goose Package
2.10.2025 This year, the "Gans to Go" from the Viennese restaurant "Béla Béla" is available again. Between October 17 and December 31, 2025, you can have the traditional goose meal delivered to your home, office, or company party. VIENNA.at is once again giving away a "Gans to Go" package for four people.
Doskozil: Debate on Guest Patients Can Only Be Resolved with Financial Equalization
2.10.2025 Burgenland's Governor Doskozil stated on Thursday that he is open to discussions about guest patients, but referred to existing contracts. He emphasized that the issue could only be resolved at the next financial equalization.
Domestic Film Industry Demands Streaming Levy
2.10.2025 The Austrian film industry advocated on Thursday for a mandatory contribution from international streaming services.
Psychotherapy Studies: 75 Percent Quota Planned for Austrians
3.10.2025 For the new Master's program in Psychotherapy, an Austrian quota of 75 percent is planned for the annual 500 beginner places, similar to medicine.
Series of Light Earthquakes in Lower Austria Continues
2.10.2025 In the district of Neunkirchen in Lower Austria, there was another minor earthquake on the night of Thursday.
FPÖ Expects Approval for Inquiry Committee
2.10.2025 FPÖ General Secretary Christian Hafenecker believes in the approval of the other parliamentary factions for the blue investigation committee, even if the path is not yet clear.
Red Cross Organizes Pop-Up Blood Donations in the SCS
2.10.2025 The Red Cross is launching a pop-up blood donation project in the SCS in Vösendorf starting today: With a modern concept, they aim to attract young donors for the urgently needed blood supply.
Federal Chancellor Stocker: Ukraine's Experiences are "Valuable for Us"
2.10.2025 At the summit of the European Political Community on Thursday in Copenhagen, the two important topics for Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) are migration and enlargement.