New Swimming Hall for Vienna-Liesing: Construction Start at Höpflerbad
23.09.2025 In recent years, the Swimming Pool Construction Program 2030 has already brought some improvements to Vienna's swimming landscape - and it continues: Now Vienna-Liesing is getting a new, climate-friendly swimming hall, specifically at the location of the popular Höpflerbad.
OLG Wien reduces penalty against Hochegger in Telekom affair
23.09.2025 In the more than ten-year-old black money affair involving lobbyist Peter Hochegger and the partially nationalized Telekom Austria, a new verdict has been reached.
"Kickl to Attack": FPÖ Leader Goes on Autumn Tour
23.09.2025 The FPÖ is launching its next mobilization campaign: The so-called "Autumn Offensive" is intended to give the Blues nationwide presence – with regional events, craft stands, and party leader Herbert Kickl "to get in touch with".
Griss will examine SOS Children's Village structures after allegations
24.09.2025 Following reports of alleged abuse at two SOS Children's Village locations in Carinthia and Tyrol, Irmgard Griss, the chairwoman of the recently established investigation commission, emphasized that she wants to thoroughly review the organization's structures.
Few Mental Health Services in Austria's Schools
23.09.2025 Teachers have more responsibilities than just imparting knowledge, but resources for mental health are largely lacking. A survey of 2,500 teachers during the "Mental Health Days" shows this. Experts emphasized the need for more information, regular exchange among colleagues, and a support network.
Stocker praises social partners after metalworkers' collective agreement conclusion
23.09.2025 The quick agreement on wage increases in the metal industry was praised as a responsible decision in economically challenging times. Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) said this was the right thing for Austria.
Motorcyclist Run Over and Killed After Fall on A2
23.09.2025 On Monday evening, a 20-year-old was run over and killed by a car on the Südautobahn (A2) in the Leobersdorf area (Baden district) after a fall with his motorcycle.
Moose "Emil" Enjoys Cooler Temperatures in the Bohemian Forest
23.09.2025 Moose "Emil", who was tranquilized and brought to the Bohemian Forest on Monday after several weeks of wandering in Austria, is doing well and is active there.
Climate Goals: Greens Target SPÖ
23.09.2025 The Green Party intends to use the National Council meeting on Wednesday to criticize the "delaying tactics" of the federal government regarding the EU climate targets. In particular, the SPÖ wants to target the opposition party during the European hour.
Armed Robbery in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Perpetrators Fled on E-Moped
23.09.2025 A 43-year-old man was the victim of an armed robbery on the open street in Vienna-Floridsdorf on Monday evening.
Ban Caused 18-Year-Old to Snap in Vienna-Ottakring
23.09.2025 An aggressive 18-year-old triggered a police operation in Vienna-Ottakring on Monday afternoon.
Severely Injured in Traffic Accident in Vienna-Donaustadt
23.09.2025 On Tuesday, there was a traffic accident in Vienna-Donaustadt involving a truck and a pedestrian.
Climate Goals: Greens Target SPÖ
23.09.2025 The Green Party intends to use the National Council meeting on Wednesday to criticize the federal government's "delaying tactics" regarding the EU climate targets. In particular, the SPÖ wants to target the opposition party during the European Hour.
Cyclist Got Caught Under Bus in Accident in Vienna-Floridsdorf
23.09.2025 In Vienna-Floridsdorf, there was an accident on Monday where a cyclist was hit by a bus after a failed overtaking maneuver.
Desolate Car with Numerous Defects Stopped in Lower Austria
23.09.2025 On Monday afternoon, officers from the Krems highway police inspection pulled a dilapidated car off the road on the West Autobahn (A1) in St. Pölten.
FPÖ wants to proceed quickly with the investigative committee
23.09.2025 In their committee of inquiry into the Pilnacek case, the FPÖ wants to proceed quickly and is already preparing the next one on the corona measures.
Outpatient Costs Vienna 610 Million Euros Per Year
23.09.2025 Last year, the expenses for guest patients in Vienna amounted to 610 million euros. This was announced by Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) in an interview with the daily newspaper "Heute".
Manhunt for Brutal Serial Necklace Robber in Vienna: Request for Information
23.09.2025
Between June and August, an as yet unknown perpetrator is said to have committed four robberies in Vienna. The Vienna police are asking for information.
Thomas Brezina Shuts Down Production Company KidsTV After ORF Separation
23.09.2025 Thomas Brezina's production company KidsTV will be completely closed after the end of the collaboration with ORF. According to "Der Standard," this was announced in an internal message to the employees. Due to the economic conditions planned by ORF for 2026, the company cannot continue to operate.
Palestinian Ambassador Causes Criticism with Statement at Vienna Demo
23.09.2025 Statements by the Palestinian ambassador to Austria, Salah Abdel Shafi, at a Palestine demonstration in Vienna are causing a stir.
Prices for Houses and Apartments Have Risen Significantly Again
23.09.2025 In the first half of 2025, houses and apartments have noticeably increased in price again. According to Statistics Austria, prices rose by an average of 2.8 percent compared to the same period last year.
Nova Rock 2026: Iron Maiden, The Cure and Volbeat Confirmed as Headliners
23.09.2025 At Nova Rock 2026, there will be quite a few highlights: On Tuesday, Volbeat, The Cure, and Iron Maiden were announced as three crowd favorites in a "first major line-up phase."
Light Earthquake Felt in the Gloggnitz Area
23.09.2025 In the night to Tuesday, there was a slight earthquake in the Gloggnitz area in the Neunkirchen district.
Railway Collective Agreement: First Round of Negotiations Without Result
23.09.2025 On Monday evening, there was no agreement in the first wage negotiation round for the 55,000 employees of the Austrian railways.
One Third of Kindergarten Expansion Funds Remained Unused
23.09.2025
In the kindergarten years 2022/23 to 2026/27, the states can each receive 200 million euros in earmarked grants for the mandatory kindergarten year for five-year-olds and for the expansion of places, better care ratios, longer opening hours, and language support.
Pensioner Dies in Work Accident in Styria
23.09.2025 An 84-year-old retiree was fatally injured in a work accident on Monday afternoon in Styria.
Work Accident in Tyrol: Man Fell from Metal Basket
23.09.2025 On Monday afternoon, a 57-year-old man was seriously injured all over his body in a work accident at a commercial business in Stams in Tyrol (Imst district).
Motorcyclist Run Over and Killed After Fall on A2
23.09.2025 On Monday evening, a 20-year-old was run over and killed by a car on the Südautobahn (A2) in the Leobersdorf area (Baden district) after a fall with his motorcycle.
"Theater in the Prater": Vienna's New Musical Palace Will Open in 2027
23.09.2025 With the farewell of the Olympia Looping, an era ends in the Vienna Wurstelprater – but the successor promises cultural high-flying: ATG Entertainment presented details of the new "Theater im Prater" on Monday.Study: Origin and Gender Shape Opportunities in Austria
23.09.2025 In Austria, incomes in adulthood are strongly influenced by factors that one cannot control – such as gender, origin, or the social position of parents. This is shown by a new OECD study.
Years of Abuse of Children and Stepchildren: Prison Sentence for 49-Year-Old
22.09.2025 Due to continued acts of violence, a 49-year-old man was sentenced to seven years in prison on Monday at the Regional Court in Krems. The verdict is not yet legally binding.
Viennese Sailor Fell into Attersee - Rescued Only Hours Later
22.09.2025 A 63-year-old man fell overboard while sailing on Lake Attersee on Monday morning and drifted in the water for hours.
Metalworkers' Collective Agreement Decided: Increase is Below Inflation
22.09.2025 In this year's metalworkers' wage negotiations, the negotiators agreed on a new collective agreement for the approximately 190,000 employees on Monday afternoon after just a few hours.
Cheesecake Tasting at the Vienna Marriott Hotel: Test Sweet Creations on October 4th
22.09.2025 Saturday, October 4: All sweet tooths should mark this day in their calendars, as the next Cheesecake Tasting will take place at the Vienna Marriott Hotel.
Further Tug-of-War Over Lobau Tunnel
22.09.2025 The signs for the controversial Lobau Tunnel as part of the S1 section Schwechat-Süßenbrunn are likely to remain on "Stop" for the time being.
Vienna bid farewell to former Burgtheater director Claus Peymann
22.09.2025 The Viennese audience bid farewell on Monday to someone who was initially hated by many, but in the end loved by almost everyone, with a long final applause.
"Manga Day" 2025: Free Issues for Fans and the Curious on Saturday
22.09.2025 On Saturday, September 27th, the fourth Manga Day will take place in the German-speaking region. With 28 free reading samples, the event aims to celebrate manga fans and attract new readers to the medium.
Curious Operation in Lower Austria: Van Towed Truck with Trailer Loaded with Cars
22.09.2025 The police stopped a dangerous towing operation on the Kremser Expressway (S33) near Grafenegg (Krems-Land district).
Vienna Bids Farewell to Former Burgtheater Director Claus Peymann
22.09.2025 The Viennese audience bid farewell on Monday to someone who was initially hated by many, but ultimately loved by almost everyone, with a long final applause.
ORF separates from Brezina in children's programming
22.09.2025 The production company KidsTV, under the creative direction of Thomas Brezina, and ORF are ending their long-standing cooperation at the end of the year.
Truck in Vienna-Penzing on Fire
22.09.2025 In Vienna-Penzing, near the train station Vienna Wolf in der Au, a truck was on fire on Sunday. We received images of the firefighting operation from reader reporter Erich W.25 Layoffs at "Der Standard"
22.09.202525 Layoffs at "Der Standard"
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Countdown for Equestrian Event in Front of Vienna's Schönbrunn Palace is On
22.09.2025 Equestrian sports fans in Vienna have reason to celebrate this week. The reason: the Global Champions Tour, which is hosted in front of Schönbrunn Palace.
Allegations of Abuse Against SOS Children's Villages: Griss Leads Investigation Commission
22.09.2025 After allegations of abuse against SOS Children's Villages in Tyrol and Carinthia, a commission chaired by former Supreme Court President Irmgard Griss is expected to examine the structures of the entire organization this week.
Anesthesia, Infusions: This is How the Transport of Moose "Emil" Went
22.09.2025 For "Emil," the new week began eventfully, and in the end, he ended up in the Bohemian Forest. What happened in between.
Attack with Lighter in Vienna Middle School: Janitor Injured
22.09.2025 A 19-year-old man broke into a middle school in Vienna-Floridsdorf on Monday morning and injured a school janitor with a lighter. The school administration was also threatened by the attacker.
Truck in Vienna-Penzing on Fire
22.09.2025 In Vienna-Penzing, near the train station Vienna Wolf in der Au, a truck was on fire on Sunday. We received images of the firefighting operation from reader reporter Erich W.First Satellite for New Early Warning System for Solar Storms Launches
22.09.2025 Next Tuesday, the first of three US satellites for monitoring solar activity will launch into space.
Serial Killer Shoots Cats in Lower Austria: Information Requested
22.09.2025 In the district of Amstetten, a cat has been shot again. The police suspect a connection with several similar incidents in the region and are once again asking for information from the public.
Massive Road Collapse on the Wienzeile: Tour Bus Slid into Hole
22.09.2025 On Sunday, a large hole appeared on the Linke Wienzeile in Vienna-Meidling. A tour bus got stuck. Reader reporter Erich W. sent photos to VIENNA.at
Colleague Threatened with Gun Photo: Arrest in Vienna-Favoriten
22.09.2025 A 39-year-old manager of a Vienna company is said to have sent a photo with a firearm and a threat to a female colleague on the night of Monday.
Speeder Fled Through Vienna City Center at 180 km/h
22.09.2025 In the night from Saturday to Sunday, police officers from the Fiakerplatz police station in the area of the Parkring in Vienna noticed a car traveling at a significantly excessive speed.
Vienna Special Municipal Council: "You in the federal government have left us with an unparalleled debt hole"
22.09.2025 The new week in politics has begun with a special municipal council meeting in Vienna, among other things.
Massive Road Collapse on the Wienzeile: Tour Bus Slipped into Hole
22.09.2025 On Sunday, a large hole appeared on the Linke Wienzeile in Vienna-Meidling. A tour bus got stuck. Reader reporter Erich W. sent photos to VIENNA.at
42-Year-Old Dead After Traffic Accident in Lower Austria
22.09.2025 One fatality is reported following a traffic accident at the beginning of the week in Maissau, Lower Austria.
Drunk Man Threatened 18-Year-Old in Vienna-Floridsdorf with Blank-Firing Gun
22.09.2025 An intoxicated 43-year-old Austrian citizen is said to have threatened an 18-year-old with a blank-firing gun.
Colleague Threatened with Gun Photo: Arrest in Vienna-Favoriten
22.09.2025 A 39-year-old manager of a Vienna company is said to have sent a photo with a firearm and a threat to a female colleague on the night of Monday.