Price Increase for ÖBB Tickets "Absolutely Understandable"
17.09.2025 The planned increase in ÖBB ticket prices by 3.5 percent is considered reasonable by the Pro Bahn association, as the benefits for passengers due to new infrastructure projects and improved train services outweigh the costs.
Suspicion of Coercion Against Styrian FPÖ Leader Kunasek Not Confirmed
17.09.2025 The public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt has closed the investigation against the Styrian FPÖ leader Mario Kunasek and regional councilor Stefan Hermann. The suspicion of coercion in connection with the FPÖ financial affair in Graz has not been substantiated.
"Big Move": Government Approves Rental Package
17.09.2025 The ÖVP-SPÖ-NEOS government has reached an agreement on a rental package. Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler spoke of a "major breakthrough".
18-Year-Old Threatened Classmate with Gun in Front of Vienna Supermarket: WEGA Operation
17.09.2025 An 18-year-old threatened two classmates with a blank-firing gun on Tuesday, which led to a deployment of the special unit WEGA.
Two Dead in Vienna - Condition of 24-Year-Old Critical: "Doctors Fight for Her Life"
18.09.2025 After a homicide on Tuesday, in which a 44-year-old man in Vienna-Leopoldstadt allegedly shot his wife (44) and then himself, the motive seems to be a relationship issue: As police spokeswoman Julia Schick announced the following day, the couple was still married but living separately and in the process of divorce.
53-Year-Old Arrested After Dispute Over Drugs in Vienna-Favoriten
17.09.2025 Officers from the Vienna City Police Command Favoriten provisionally arrested a 53-year-old on Tuesday.
Viennese Taxi Driver Allegedly Raped 28-Year-Old in Container: Information Requested
17.09.2025 A 53-year-old taxi driver is alleged to have sexually assaulted a 28-year-old woman in a container in Vienna-Floridsdorf at the beginning of September. The police suspect further possible offenses and are asking for information.
Police Officers in Vienna-Floridsdorf Threatened with Murder
17.09.2025 At Franz-Jonas-Platz in Vienna-Floridsdorf, officers from the Hermann-Bahr-Straße police station were threatened with being killed on Tuesday.
Alcohol in Croissants, Milk Rolls & Co: Demand for Declaration Requirement
18.09.2025 Few people are aware that milk rolls, croissants, and similar products contain alcohol. How much of it is actually in these fine baked goods is often unclear. The Chamber of Labor (AK) Upper Austria is therefore calling for clearer labeling. In a test of 30 products, if they were beverages, two would be required to declare their alcohol content, the interest group reported in a press release on Wednesday.
Job Cuts at Hofer: These Employees Are Affected
17.09.2025 The food discounter Hofer will close its logistics center in Weißenbach by the end of 2026. Restructuring is also imminent at the company headquarters in Sattledt. The number of those affected is still unclear.
Church Departures Slowed Down Slightly in 2024
17.09.2025 In the Roman Catholic Church, there were over 13,000 fewer church departures last year than in 2023.
Two Dead in Vienna - Condition of 24-Year-Old Critical: "Doctors Fighting for Her Life"
17.09.2025 After a homicide on Tuesday, in which a 44-year-old man in Vienna-Leopoldstadt allegedly shot his wife (44) and then himself, the motive seems to be a relationship issue: As police spokeswoman Julia Schick announced the following day, the couple was still married but living separately and in the process of divorce.
Law Against Possession Disturbance Rip-Off Goes Into Review
17.09.2025 Justice Minister Anna Sporrer aims to specifically target extortion through a legal amendment, where property owners threaten high legal costs for short parking or turning maneuvers. The draft is now under review.
District Melk: Drug Driver Without License Caught on A1
17.09.2025 On Tuesday afternoon, during a police check along the Westautobahn (A1), a driver without a license was caught under the influence of drugs. He showed "clear symptoms of impairment due to narcotics," it was stated in a release on Wednesday.
"Big Move": Government Approves Rental Package
17.09.2025 The ÖVP-SPÖ-NEOS government has reached an agreement on a rental package. Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler spoke of a "major breakthrough".
SOS Children's Villages Announces External Evaluation Following Allegations of Violence
17.09.2025 After serious allegations of years of violence and abuse at the SOS Children's Village in Moosburg, the previous measures for addressing the issue are now to be reviewed.
Coronavirus is spreading again: Adapted vaccines now available
17.09.2025 In the wastewater, there is a slight increase in the coronavirus. The Association of Vaccine Manufacturers (ÖVIH) appropriately announced on Wednesday that the free LP.8.1 variant vaccines against a severe course of Covid-19 are already being delivered and will be available before the start of the cold season. Anyone over 60 years old or with pre-existing conditions who has not been vaccinated or infected in the past twelve months should now make a vaccination appointment.
Two Dead in Vienna - Condition of 24-Year-Old Critical: "Doctors Fighting for Her Life"
17.09.2025 Moment of Silence Held
Green Party with More Members Than Ever Before
17.09.2025 The Greens can celebrate a new record high in membership.
Classmate Threatened with Knife in Classroom
17.09.2025 An incident involving a knife occurred in a Burgenland classroom on Tuesday.
Unknown Cause: Garage Fire with Heavy Smoke Development in Wiener Neustadt
17.09.2025 On Tuesday evening, there was a garage fire near the main train station in Wiener Neustadt. It resulted in heavy smoke development. A parked car, from which the fire likely originated, was completely destroyed.
Borrowing Money in Austria Not Uncommon
17.09.2025 Over 40 percent of Austrians have borrowed money in the last two years, according to a survey.
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.
Two Dead in Vienna - Condition of 24-Year-Old Critical: "Doctors Fighting for Her Life"
17.09.2025 After a homicide on Tuesday in which a 44-year-old man in Vienna-Leopoldstadt allegedly shot his wife (44) and himself, two other victims - a 24-year-old woman, who is the daughter of the suspected shooter, and a 26-year-old man - are alive, a spokesperson for the Vienna Health Association told APA on Wednesday.
Continuing Education Time: This is What the AMS Chief Says
17.09.2025 AMS Head Johannes Kopf commented on the topic of further education time in the Ö1 "Morgenjournal".
WKÖ-General Danninger for "Fairness Package"
17.09.2025 "If the Finance Minister is truly serious about combating fraud, he cannot ignore social abuse," said WKÖ Secretary General Jochen Danninger.
Fatalities in Shooting on Vienna's 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.
Fatalities in Shooting on Vienna's Vorgartenstraße: Police in Major Operation
16.09.2025 Late Tuesday evening, a large-scale police operation took place following gunfire on Vorgartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Fatalities in Shooting on Vienna's Vorgartenstraße: Police in Major Operation
16.09.2025 Late Tuesday evening, a large-scale police operation took place following gunfire on Vorgartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Fatalities in Shooting on Vienna's Vorgartenstraße: Police in Major Operation
16.09.2025 Late Tuesday evening, a large-scale police operation took place following gunfire on Vorgartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.Fatalities in Shooting on Vienna's Vorgartenstraße: Police in Major Operation
16.09.2025 Late Tuesday evening, a large-scale police operation took place following gunfire on Vorgartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.Fatalities in Shooting on Vienna's Vorgartenstraße: Police in Major Operation
16.09.2025 Late on Tuesday evening, a large-scale police operation took place following gunshots on Vorgartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Violence and Abuse Over Years: Serious Allegations Against Carinthian SOS Children's Village
16.09.2025 Children are said to have been systematically abused at the SOS Children's Village in Moosburg between 2008 and 2020. An internal study documents beatings, food deprivation, and nude photos. The organization admits to failures.
Bitcoin Scammer Contacted Pensioner via WhatsApp - Now Tens of Thousands of Euros Are Missing
16.09.2025 A Carinthian pensioner became a victim of investment fraud at the beginning of September. According to the police, the amount of damage is several tens of thousands of euros.
After Major Fire: Company Emco Can Resume Normal Operations Earlier Than Planned
16.09.2025 At the machine tool manufacturer Emco in Hallein, operations are ramping up faster than expected after the devastating fire in early July. The short-time work for over 300 employees will end as early as the beginning of October.
Threats Against Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial - Cobra and Police Deployed
16.09.2025 After threats against the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial, Cobra and the police have arrested a young man.
Contest for the Cinema Release of "DANGEROUS ANIMALS"
16.09.2025 On September 25, the thriller "DANGEROUS ANIMALS" will be released in cinemas across Austria. Win two fan packages with us for the film's release.
3x2 Cinema Vouchers for "THE TOXIC AVENGER" to Win
16.09.2025 On September 25, the splatter comedy THE TOXIC AVENGER starring Peter Dinklage will be released in cinemas across Austria. You can win cinema vouchers for the film with us.
Opening of "GoStudent" Tutoring Studio in Vienna with Influencer Talk by "Satansbratan"
16.09.2025 The tutoring service "GoStudent" is expanding its offerings after a 10-year focus on online tutoring with its first tutoring studio in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. At the opening event on Wednesday, special guest Erik Seidel aka "Satansbratan" will be present with a lecture.
Top Tips for Autumn Hiking
16.09.2025 As the days slowly get shorter and the nights cooler, nature once again takes center stage. When the mountain forests turn gold and red and the clear autumn air sharpens the view of the peaks, perhaps the most beautiful time of the year for hiking has arrived.
Burgenland: 21-Year-Old Wanted to Kill Father with Axe
16.09.2025 On Monday afternoon, a 21-year-old attempted to kill his father with an axe. The Burgenland police were able to intervene in time and persuade the young man to leave the house in the Neusiedl am See district.
Russian Drones in NATO Territory: Government Convenes National Security Council
16.09.2025 After the intrusion of Russian drones into Polish airspace, the Austrian federal government has convened the National Security Council for Wednesday afternoon. This was confirmed by the Federal Chancellery to the APA on Tuesday. The Security Council is dealing with the "violation of the airspace of EU member states by Russian drones" and "hybrid threats," reported the "Standard" online.
Spain Threatens ESC Boycott Over Israel
16.09.2025 Spain's public broadcaster RTVE has declared that it will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna if Israel is allowed to compete. This further intensifies the political conflict surrounding the event.
22-Year-Old Falsely Defamed as Graz Rampage Shooter: The Verdict
16.09.2025 The trial against a 65-year-old man, who mistakenly identified a young Styrian as the Graz rampage shooter in a Facebook post, ended on Tuesday at the Eisenstadt Regional Court with a settlement. The man from Burgenland committed to paying approximately 3,900 euros as compensation. Once the first installment is received, the private lawsuit against him will be withdrawn, explained the Styrian's lawyer.
Decision on Negotiations Over Civil Servants' Salaries Still Open
16.09.2025 In the first round of talks between the government and the union regarding the adjustment of civil servants' salaries, no agreement was reached. A decision on whether to start formal negotiations is expected by the end of next week.
Head of Spanish Riding School in Vienna Must Go
16.09.2025 Major change at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna: Its managing director Alfred Hudler has to say goodbye.
Lower Austria: 77-Year-Old Hit by Car and Seriously Injured
16.09.2025 On the main street in Gloggnitz, a 77-year-old woman was hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing on Tuesday morning.
Designer Atil Kutoglu Receives Silver Medal of Honor from the City of Vienna
16.09.2025 Fashion designer Atil Kutoglu can look forward to the Silver Decoration of Honor for Services to the State of Vienna. Cultural Councillor Veronica Kaup-Hasler sees him as an "ambassador of our diverse and vibrant metropolis".
Burgenland: 21-Year-Old Wanted to Kill Father with Axe
16.09.2025 On Monday afternoon, a 21-year-old attempted to kill his father with an axe. The Burgenland police were able to intervene in time and persuade the young man to leave the house in the Neusiedl am See district.
Viennese Man Threatened Wife and Father-in-Law: WEGA Stopped Him with Gun and Knife
16.09.2025 In the night leading to Tuesday, a case of domestic violence is said to have occurred in Vienna-Simmering. The man allegedly threatened his wife and her father during an argument and left the apartment with a kitchen knife. The WEGA eventually stopped the 33-year-old in his vehicle, even though he did not possess a valid driver's license. He also had a blank-firing gun with him.
Threats Against Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial - Cobra and Police in Action
16.09.2025 After threats against the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial, Cobra and police have arrested a young man.
Austria to Become "Center for Green Hydrogen"
16.09.2025 With an updated import strategy, funding measures for hydrogen electrolysis, and a pipeline project, Minister of Economic Affairs Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) aims to establish Austria as the "European center for green hydrogen." On Wednesday, the government will also present two new regulations for review: grants for investments in electrolysis plants amounting to 20 million euros and certification guidelines according to EU standards, announced Hattmannsdorfer on Tuesday.
Hollywood Star Robert Redford Has Died
16.09.2025 As an actor, director, producer, and founder of the Sundance Festival, Robert Redford shaped American cinema like few others. Now, the highly acclaimed artist has died at the age of 89.
Drinking Water Contamination in Neunkirchen
16.09.2025 The drinking water in Neunkirchen is contaminated and should be boiled for at least three minutes before use.
Vienna U-Bahn Expansion Could Become a Billion-Euro Grave According to FPÖ
16.09.2025 The Vienna FPÖ sees significant cost risks in the expansion of the U2 and U5 subway lines. According to experts, the total sum could rise to up to ten billion euros, and a construction halt is not ruled out.
Former Lobbyist Hochegger is Fit for Detention
16.09.2025 The ex-lobbyist Peter Hochegger, convicted in the Buwog affair, is indeed fit enough to begin serving his prison sentence, reports the "Kurier" (Tuesday edition). The decision made by the first court based on an expert opinion was confirmed by the Higher Regional Court.