Billa Discount Stickers: Big Change on the Horizon?
19.09.2025 After a change regarding the Billa discount stickers, there could now be a reversal.
For washing machines charged, but never delivered: Verdict reached
18.09.2025 24 months imprisonment - of which eight months are unconditional - was handed down to a 56-year-old in Carinthia on Thursday for commercial serious fraud.
False Accusation Against Strache: Verdict Reached
18.09.2025 The Vienna Regional Criminal Court sentenced the Berlin Verbrecher Verlag on Thursday to a fine of 1,500 euros for defamation under media law against Heinz-Christian Strache.
Government Wants Its Own Register for Hate Preachers
18.09.2025 The government is planning a "hate preacher register." Online accounts that spread Islamist content are to be blocked. Integration Minister Plakolm can imagine that this could also affect those who call for wearing headscarves online.
Drug Driver on the Run Crashed into Motorcycle in Vienna-Ottakring: Two Seriously Injured
18.09.2025 A 27-year-old driver evaded a police check on Thursday morning in Vienna-Ottakring, causing a serious traffic accident. Two people were seriously injured in the collision with a motorcycle.
Question Marks After Shots Fired in Vienna-Leopoldstadt Present
18.09.2025 In the case of the fatal shootings in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, the autopsy results are still pending.
State Protection Chief Haijawi-Pirchner Bids Farewell Early
18.09.2025 The Directorate of State Protection and Intelligence Service needs a new chief. Omar Haijawi-Pirchner is stepping down at the end of 2025, ahead of schedule, citing "personal reasons".
After Alleged Rape in Vienna Container - Three People Contacted Authorities Following Call for Witnesses
18.09.2025 After a call for witnesses following an alleged rape in a construction site container in Vienna, three people have contacted the authorities.
We are giving away a short vacation for two at the Genießerhotel Bergergut
19.09.2025 Romantic togetherness in the middle of nature: We are offering a wellness weekend for two people at the Gourmet Hotel Bergergut in the Mühlviertel.
State Protection Chief Haijawi-Pirchner Bids Farewell Early
18.09.2025 The Directorate of State Protection and Intelligence Service needs a new chief. Omar Haijawi-Pirchner is stepping down at the end of 2025, ahead of schedule, citing "personal reasons".
State Protection Chief Haijawi-Pirchner Bids Farewell Early
18.09.2025 The Directorate of State Protection and Intelligence Service needs a new chief. Omar Haijawi-Pirchner is stepping down at the end of 2025, ahead of schedule, citing "personal reasons".
Gun Law Received Green Light from Committee
18.09.2025 The tightening of the gun law in Austria is approaching. On Thursday, there was a green light from the Interior Committee.
Vienna Public Transport Cancels Free Annual Pass for Blind and Deaf People
19.09.2025 This measure affects several thousand people with disabilities: The funding from the Vienna Social Fund (FSW) for the annual pass of the Vienna public transport for blind, deaf, and severely visually impaired people will no longer be available.
District Heating Beats Heat Pumps in New Buildings
18.09.2025 In this country, significantly more new buildings were equipped with district heating than with heat pumps between 2022 and 2024.
Working Poor: When Full-Time Work Is Not Enough to Live
18.09.2025 Despite full-time work, around 120,000 people in Austria cannot make a living. This is shown by the current Work Climate Index of the Chamber of Labor Upper Austria.
21-Year-Old Tried to Kill Father with Axe: Pre-Trial Detention
18.09.2025 Pre-trial detention has been imposed on the 21-year-old who allegedly attacked his father with an axe on Monday morning in the Neusiedl am See district, the Eisenstadt public prosecutor's office announced on Thursday in response to an APA inquiry. He is being investigated on suspicion of attempted murder and making dangerous threats of death.
Indian Summer brings us 30 degrees again this weekend
18.09.2025 Sun, Foehn, and temperatures up to 30 degrees – before a cold front sets in next week, late summer will show its best side once again over the weekend.
"Serious Sex Offender": Austria Deported Syrian Again
18.09.2025 Austria has once again deported a Syrian who was convicted of a sexual offense. Further deportations to Syria and Afghanistan are in preparation.
Austrians in Constant Stress: Study Raises Alarm
18.09.2025 The perception of stress in Austria has reached a new high according to a recent survey. Work, finances, and family, in particular, are taking a toll on many people. The health consequences are severe and are increasingly becoming a societal problem.
Alko-Biker speeds away from police after crash with car
18.09.2025 An intoxicated 19-year-old motorcyclist without a valid driving license collided with the car of a 69-year-old woman in Blindenmarkt on Wednesday and subsequently fled from the police.
E-bike Rider Engages in Wild Chase with Vienna Police: Three Injured
18.09.2025 On Wednesday evening, Vienna police officers wanted to check an e-bike rider, but he accelerated his e-bike - leading to a spectacular chase through Vienna-Döbling, which ended with both the cyclist and two police officers being slightly injured.
Shoplifter Caught Red-Handed at Vienna Central Station
18.09.2025 For a 38-year-old wanted by arrest warrant, the handcuffs clicked on Wednesday after an attempted shoplifting at Vienna Central Station.
Several Men Armed with Knives: 23-Year-Old Injured in Robbery in Vienna Weapon Prohibition Zone
18.09.2025 In a Vienna weapon prohibition zone, a robbery occurred late Wednesday evening involving a 23-year-old. The young man suffered a cut on his forearm.
Bloody Stabbings at Vienna Tram Station and in Park: Perpetrator on the Run
18.09.2025 In the night leading to Thursday, there were several knife attacks in Vienna-Neubau. The perpetrators are on the run.
New Furniture Store Homeland Opens in Vienna-Kagran
18.09.2025 A year after the closure of Kika/Leiner, a new provider named Homeland is opening in the fiercely competitive Austrian furniture market. The location in Vienna-Kagran will serve as a test run for an independent concept, distinct from low prices and industry giants.
Two King Penguin Chicks Hatched at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn
18.09.2025 In the Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna, a chick hatched in July for each of two king penguin pairs. The young birds are easily distinguishable from their parents by their brown down feathers and do not yet go into the water. The young birds develop their water-repellent plumage only at around ten months, the zoo announced on Thursday about the new "royal addition."
"SOKO Elk": These Are the Plans for Emil's Further Journey
18.09.2025 In Upper Austria, a plan is currently being developed to safely transport moose Emil towards the Czech border. The goal is to reunite the animal with its kind in the Šumava National Park.
Brand Accidentally Discovered: Firefighters Rushed to Help Residents
18.09.2025 Two brave firefighters rescued several residents from a fire in Kollmitzberg on Wednesday evening.
NÖ: Horse Kicked Out and Seriously Injured 53-Year-Old
18.09.2025 A 53-year-old woman was struck and injured by a horse's hoof at a stud farm in Schweiggers in the Waldviertel on Wednesday.
Vienna Plans to Increase Language Support Staff in Kindergartens
18.09.2025 Vienna has set the goal of increasing language support staff in kindergartens - and has now presented a current plan for this.
Mountain Rescue Warns: Autumn is Peak Season for Accidents
18.09.2025 Thanks to the cool and rainy summer, fewer people have died in accidents in the Austrian mountains this year. However, the number of operations by the alpine police remains high. The actual peak season now begins in autumn.
Enormous Blood Loss: 79-Year-Old Had to Be Resuscitated After Dog Bite
18.09.2025 A 79-year-old Belgian tourist suffered a cardiac arrest in Gmunden after being severely injured by another dog during a walk.
Several Vienna Indoor Pools Closed for Renovation
18.09.2025 "Closed due to renovation work": This notice is currently often part of the swimming routine in Vienna. Even in this season, some indoor pools, like the Döblinger Bad, remain closed for the time being, while others, like the Simmeringer and Floridsdorfer Bad, will soon reopen.
Rapid Vienna and Sturm Graz Reach Cup Round of 16
18.09.2025 Rapid and Sturm Graz secured their spots in the round of 16 of the Austrian Football Cup on Wednesday with lackluster performances.
National Security Council Met: Speed in Security Strategy Demanded
18.09.2025 After airspace violations by Russian drones in Poland, the National Security Council met on Wednesday afternoon.
13th Music Theatre Award Presented: Here Are the Winners
18.09.2025 Big stage at Circus Roncalli: At the 13th Austrian Music Theater Awards on Wednesday evening, the best performances in opera, operetta, and musical were celebrated. Cecilia Bartoli received the Grand Prize of the Jury, Ferruccio Furlanetto was honored for his lifetime achievement.
Large Demonstration for Palestine Takes Place on Saturday in Vienna
18.09.2025 A large demonstration under the motto "Sanctions against Israel – Stop the Genocide!" is announced for Saturday in Vienna. The organizers are calling for an end to Austria's political and economic cooperation with Israel.
ÖFB Coach Rangnick Undergoes Ankle Surgery Again
17.09.2025 ÖFB head coach Ralf Rangnick has once again undergone surgery on his ankle, with the procedure this time taking place at the Murnau Accident Clinic in Bavaria.
2.7 Billion: Record Claims Against René Benko
17.09.2025 After the collapse of the Signa Group, company founder René Benko is also facing massive claims in his personal bankruptcy. Creditors have filed claims amounting to 2.7 billion euros – a historic high.
Vienna Lines Must Pay: Students Receive Difference for Semester Ticket Back
17.09.2025 After years of legal dispute, it is now clear: The Wiener Linien must refund the price difference for the semester ticket to thousands of students with secondary residence outside of Vienna. According to ticketerstattung.at, the legal ruling is now consistent – appeal excluded.
73-Year-Old Hit by Truck in Vienna-Döbling: Dead
17.09.2025 In Vienna-Döbling, a fatal traffic accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon. A truck hit a pedestrian.
People's Expands Offer Between St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Vienna
17.09.2025 The airline People's is expanding its scheduled flight offerings between the Swiss airport St.Gallen-Altenrhein and Vienna.
Suspected Arson in Waldviertel Senior Residence
17.09.2025 After the fire in a senior residence in Waidhofen an der Thaya over the weekend, investigations are underway on suspicion of negligent or intentional arson.
Billion-Dollar Costs Due to Natural Disasters: Insurance Claims at Record Highs
17.09.2025 Natural disasters cause damages worth billions in Austria every year. Nevertheless, only a few people see themselves as responsible. The insurance industry and research are now proposing new models and measures.
Cup Duel in a Full House: Rapid Vienna Challenged in Oberwart
17.09.2025 Football Bundesliga club Rapid Vienna can take another step towards a successful season in the ÖFB Cup on Wednesday. The record champion will face SV Oberwart in the second round on Wednesday.
New ORF Survey to Reflect the Mood in Austria
17.09.2025 After the successful launch last year, ORF is once again inviting participation in the large online survey. The goal is to obtain a current picture of the concerns, wishes, and opinions in the country.
New ÖBB Timetable: Changes Starting in December
17.09.2025 The ÖBB has presented its new timetable, which will be valid from December 14, in the context of the historic opening of the Koralmbahn between Styria and Carinthia. This effectively creates a new southern railway, and the route from Graz to Klagenfurt can be covered in 41 minutes with the fastest train. From Vienna, there are 26 daily connections to Klagenfurt and 33 to Graz. From spring 2026, trains from the Westbahn company will also be added. The ticket prices of ÖBB will increase by 3.5 percent from December.
Airshow Airpower Returns to Zeltweg in 2027
17.09.2025 After eleven past editions, the Airpower air show will take place again in 2027.
WKÖ-General Danninger for "Fairness Package"
17.09.2025 "If the Finance Minister is truly serious about combating fraud, he must not ignore social abuse," said WKÖ Secretary General Jochen Danninger.
Lower Austria with a Multi-Million Savings Target
17.09.2025 300 million euros: That is Lower Austria's savings target with regard to the double budget 2027/2028.
Over 800 Objects: Estate of Hedy Lamarr Goes to the Film Archive Austria
17.09.2025 After the bankruptcy of Signa Holding, the Filmarchiv Austria is taking over the extensive estate of the Austrian-American film icon Hedy Lamarr. The collection is set to be publicly displayed for the first time starting in 2026.
After Wildlife Accident: Car Driver Simply Took Deer in the Trunk
17.09.2025 A 64-year-old man loaded a dead deer into the trunk after a wildlife accident in Obervellach on the night of Tuesday and continued his journey. The police stopped the car during a routine check.
Graz Election: FPÖ Sends Apfelknab as Top Candidate into the Race
17.09.2025 René Apfelknab will run as the FPÖ's top candidate in the Graz election 2026. He says: "The city government has failed in economic, financial, and traffic matters, and is not perceptible in security policy."
Ryanair Cuts Routes and Reduces Fleet in Vienna
17.09.2025 The low-cost airline Ryanair is withdrawing three of its 19 aircraft from Vienna. The company cites high costs at the location as the reason. Around 100 employees are affected.
4.1 Percent: Inflation in August at Annual High
17.09.2025 Inflation in Austria reached a new annual high of 4.1 percent in August.
4.1 Percent: Inflation in August at Annual High
17.09.2025 Inflation in Austria reached a new annual high of 4.1 percent in August.
Fatalities in Shooting on Wiener Vorgartenstraße: Police in Major Operation
17.09.2025 Late Tuesday evening, a large-scale police operation took place following gunfire on Vorgartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.