Lenzing cuts up to 600 jobs by the end of 2027
29.09.2025 Impairment Requirement Pressures Profit
Lenzing cuts up to 600 jobs by the end of 2027
29.09.2025 The publicly listed fiber manufacturer Lenzing in Upper Austria plans to cut 300 administrative jobs - 250 of them by the end of the year.
Gewessler criticizes government for "concrete policy"
29.09.2025 On Monday, Leonore Gewessler, the chairwoman of the Greens, criticized the federal government's "gasoline and concrete policy."
Donation Fraud After Graz Rampage: Woman Confessed
29.09.2025 The alleged donation fraudster in connection with the rampage at a school in Graz is also suspected of extensive social fraud.
Speeders Caught by Vienna Police
29.09.2025 During checks on Sunday, the Vienna police caught several speeders in Vienna-Liesing and Vienna-Floridsdorf.
Graffiti Sprayed on Carriages in Vienna-Floridsdorf: 19-Year-Old Arrested
29.09.2025 A 19-year-old was provisionally arrested on Sunday in Vienna-Floridsdorf for serious property damage.
Burglar Caught in Vienna-Favoriten
29.09.2025 On the night of Monday, officers from the Favoriten City Police Command were called to a store. According to the owner, a burglary is said to have occurred.
Graffiti Sprayed on Carriages in Vienna-Floridsdorf: 19-Year-Old Arrested
29.09.2025 A 19-year-old was provisionally arrested on Sunday in Vienna-Floridsdorf for serious property damage.
Lenzing cuts up to 600 jobs by the end of 2027
29.09.2025 The publicly listed fiber manufacturer Lenzing in Upper Austria plans to cut 300 jobs in administration - 250 of them by the end of the year.
Neighbors Rescued 59-Year-Old from Burning Apartment in Vienna-Penzing
29.09.2025 On Sunday evening, a fire broke out in an apartment in Vienna-Penzing. Attentive neighbors rescued a 59-year-old woman from the burning apartment.
Drug Raid in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Police Seize 1,860 Cannabis Plants
29.09.2025 In Vienna-Floridsdorf, the police seized 1,860 cannabis plants and 2.8 kilograms of marijuana during a drug raid on Saturday, and three men were arrested.
Lenzing to Cut Up to 600 Jobs by the End of 2027
29.09.2025 The publicly listed fiber manufacturer Lenzing in Upper Austria plans to cut 300 jobs in administration - 250 of them by the end of the year.
Attempted Murder 16 Years Ago in Vienna: Suspect Released
29.09.2025 A Georgian man arrested last Thursday in Bad Leonfelden (Urfahr-Umgebung district) in connection with an attempted murder in Vienna 16 years ago is now free again.
Last Ride for the 33er Tram: New Line 12 Takes Over from October
29.09.2025 The Vienna tram line 33 is in operation for the last time at the beginning of October, as the new tram line 12 will take over completely from October 6th.
Believed Lost Freud Portrait in Vienna is Likely Original from 1936
29.09.2025 A long-lost believed portrait of Sigmund Freud has "with great probability" resurfaced – and it is in the Jewish Museum Vienna. The painting by Wilhelm V. Krausz was previously thought to be a studio copy, but it is now considered the original.
End for ÖBB Night Train Between Vienna and Paris
29.09.2025 Now it's official: The night train between Vienna and Paris will only run until mid-December.
Apprentices Wanted at the City of Vienna: Application Period Starts on October 1
29.09.2025 The city of Vienna is once again opening its doors to young talents: Starting October 1, 2025, interested individuals can apply for an apprenticeship.
Lenzing in Upper Austria: Reduction of 500 Jobs is Under Consideration
29.09.2025 Monday morning saw a tense atmosphere at the publicly listed fiber manufacturer Lenzing in Upper Austria. A reduction of 500 jobs is on the table.
"Celebrity Big Brother" with Marc Terenzi and SatansBratan
29.09.2025 After turbulent times, boyband singer Marc Terenzi is making a fresh start by moving into the "Celebrity Big Brother" house, as Sat.1 announced on Monday. With TikToker SatansBratan, a Viennese is also joining the show.
100,000 Euro Damage in Burglary at Hunting Store in Burgenland
29.09.2025 Unknown perpetrators broke into a hunting equipment store in the Mattersburg district on the night of Saturday.
Comparison Shows Price Madness in Rents in Austria
29.09.2025 Since the beginning of 2025, apartment rents in Austria have increased by an average of 3.5 percent – significantly more than in Switzerland or Germany. According to experts, the condition of many apartments has nevertheless deteriorated.
Information Law So Far Without a Flood of Requests for Municipalities
29.09.2025 One month after the new Freedom of Information Act came into effect, the Association of Municipalities draws a rather calm conclusion: There is no sign of the feared flood of inquiries.
Austria Sees "Record" Solar Eclipse in 2026
29.09.2025 In Austria, one of the strongest solar eclipses of the last decades will be observed next year. Although it is only a partial eclipse in 2026, the degree of coverage is exceptionally high: in Vienna, around 87 percent of the sun could be obscured.
Arson Attack with Gasoline Due to Gambling Debts: Two Men in Coma
29.09.2025 A 54-year-old man is said to have committed an arson attack in Klagenfurt due to a dispute over gambling debts. Several men had to be taken to the hospital, and two of them were even put into an induced coma.
Show Jumping in Front of Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace as a Crowd Puller
29.09.2025 The international show jumping tournament of the Global Champions Tour returned to Vienna over the weekend and celebrated a successful comeback against the picturesque backdrop of Schönbrunn Palace with sold-out stands and enthusiastic riders as well as spectators. Plans for 2026 are already being forged.
Connection Railway Debate: After Criticism Comes Legislative Change
29.09.2025 After legal uncertainty surrounding the Vienna connecting railway, the federal government intends to amend the Railway Act. The draft is expected to be discussed in the transport committee in 2025.
Youth Protection on Student Laptops to be Strengthened
29.09.2025 Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr wants to standardize child protection on all Windows student devices. The transition affects student laptops and tablets at almost 1,000 locations, both new and those distributed in previous years.
German Weishaupt Secured Victory at Global Champions Tour in Front of Schönbrunn Palace
29.09.2025 The German Philipp Weishaupt triumphed with a faultless ride at the prestigious Global Champions Tour in front of Schönbrunn Palace and secured the Grand Prix of Vienna, while the Austrian show jumpers missed the jump-off.
Austria Vienna celebrates 3:1 derby victory against Rapid
29.09.2025 Rapid suffered their first defeat of the season in the Football Bundesliga, ironically in the Vienna Derby against Austria. The league leaders were defeated by their local rivals 1-3 in the 347th prestigious duel at the Allianz Stadium on Sunday. For the team from Favoriten, it was their fourth consecutive victory.
Another Earthquake in the Neunkirchen District
29.09.2025 After a mild earthquake occurred in the Neunkirchen district last Tuesday, the earth shook again near Gloggnitz on Sunday evening.
New Academic Year Starts with E-Student ID and Kindergarten Studies
29.09.2025 The new academic year, which starts on Wednesday (October 1), brings, among other things, the first elementary education basic studies and then nationwide digital student IDs during the course of the summer semester.
Weather Remains Cool and Partly Rainy
29.09.2025 Even in the coming week, the weather will remain rather cool, predicted Geosphere Austria on Sunday.
Day of Coffee 2025 is Approaching - Breakfast Bag Distribution Campaign in Vienna
29.09.2025 October begins with the International Coffee Day - and a breakfast bag distribution event in Vienna.
Accident with Four Trucks in S1 Tunnel Vösendorf
28.09.2025 A major traffic accident involving four trucks in the S1 Tunnel Vösendorf led to a large-scale operation by several fire departments on Friday.
KV Negotiations in the Social Economy: Union Against Agreement Below Inflation
28.09.2025 On October 1st, the collective bargaining negotiations in the social economy begin with the exchange of mutual demands.
Couple Rescued from Burning Building in Burgenland
28.09.2025 On the night of Sunday, a total of eight fire departments were deployed to a fire in St. Michael (Güssing district).
35-Year-Old Threatened Former Colleague with Knife: Arrest in Vienna-Favoriten
28.09.2025 In the night leading to Saturday, a police operation took place in a venue in Vienna-Favoriten. A 35-year-old former employee allegedly threatened his 42-year-old former colleague with a kitchen knife.
16 Years After Shooting a Man in Vienna-Favoriten: Suspect Arrested
28.09.2025 16 years after a shooting of a man in Vienna-Favoriten, the suspect wanted for attempted murder was apprehended in Bad Leonfelden (Urfahr-Umgebung district) on Thursday.
Employee in Vienna Hotel Stole Watches and Jewelry Worth 40,000 Euros
28.09.2025 Since the beginning of August, a cleaning staff member at a hotel in downtown Vienna has stolen watches and jewelry worth at least 40,000 euros from rooms.
Threatened with Blank-Firing Gun: 50-Year-Old Arrested in Vienna
28.09.2025 A 50-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Saturday in downtown Vienna after allegedly threatening two guests in a venue with a very realistic-looking blank-firing gun.
20-Year-Old Biker Dies in Head-On Crash in Lower Austria
28.09.2025 On Saturday afternoon, a 20-year-old motorcyclist was fatally injured in a head-on collision with a car in Inzersdorf-Getzersdorf (St. Pölten-Land district).
Wife Threatened with Knife in Vienna-Döbling
28.09.2025 In Vienna-Döbling, a 48-year-old woman was threatened by her husband with a kitchen knife on Saturday afternoon.
58-Year-Old Died in Apartment Fire in Vienna-Simmering
28.09.2025 On Saturday evening, a 58-year-old man died in a fire in an apartment in Vienna-Simmering.
25-Year-Old Died in Head-On Crash in Burgenland
28.09.2025 On Friday evening, a 25-year-old woman from Pinkafeld died in a head-on collision in the municipality of Rudersdorf (Jennersdorf district).
Knife Threat During Wild Brawl in Vienna City Center
28.09.2025 In the night from Thursday to Friday, a violent altercation occurred in downtown Vienna.
Shoplifter Arrested in Vienna-Neubau
28.09.2025 On Friday, the police were able to arrest a 26-year-old shoplifter in Vienna-Neubau.
Minors Stole Car and Drove Through Vienna and Lower Austria
28.09.2025 Several minors drove around Vienna and Lower Austria for a day and a half in a car they had stolen and were stopped by the Vienna police on Friday afternoon.
38-Year-Old in Vienna-Favoriten Hit Police Officer in the Face
28.09.2025 A 38-year-old man became conspicuous at the police station at Vienna's main train station on Friday and attacked a police officer there.
Kickl Confirmed Again as FPÖ Party Leader
28.09.2025 On Saturday, Herbert Kickl was re-elected as the federal party leader of the FPÖ. He received 96.94 percent of the delegates' votes.
Figl is the new Chairman of the Vienna ÖVP
28.09.2025 On Saturday, the district chairman of the Inner City, Markus Figl, was elected as the new Vienna ÖVP leader with 86.1 percent approval.
Kickl Confirmed Again as FPÖ Party Leader
28.09.2025 On Saturday, Herbert Kickl was re-elected as the federal party leader of the FPÖ. He received 96.94 percent of the delegate votes.
Vienna-Favoriten: 19-Year-Old Threatened Ex's New Boyfriend with Blank Shots
28.09.2025 On Friday evening, a 19-year-old in Vienna-Favoriten fired several shots into the air with a realistic-looking blank gun in front of his ex-partner's new boyfriend and made threats.
Universities with Progress in Disability Employment Obligation
28.09.2025 The Court of Auditors found in a follow-up review that universities made progress in implementing the disability employment obligation by 2023, but did not achieve the set goals.
Global Wealth Record: How Wealthy Are Austria's Households
28.09.2025 Global financial assets continued to rise in 2024, reaching a new record high. Private households worldwide collectively own 270 trillion euros. In Austria, more money was saved last year than ever before.
New "Climate Relevance Tool" Helps Municipalities with Projects
28.09.2025 A new online tool from the federal government supports municipalities in assessing the climate impact of projects.