Incurable Stalker in Vienna: Twelve Months Partially Conditional
15.12.2025 A 20-year-old was sentenced to twelve months in prison, eight of which are suspended, on Monday morning at the Vienna Regional Court for allegedly stalking his neighbor multiple times since October 2023. The verdict is not yet legally binding.
SME Debt: FPÖ Criticized Corona Policy
15.12.2025 On Monday, the FPÖ accused the government of abandoning small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during the Corona pandemic.
WEGA Operation Following Nighttime Arson Attack on Vienna Fitness Studio
15.12.2025 After a targeted arson attack on a gym in Vienna-Donaustadt, a 24-year-old man was arrested on the night of Saturday. The suspect is said to have smashed the glass front, poured gasoline, and set the premises on fire.
Vandalism in Vienna Jesuit Church: Art Installation Destroyed
15.12.2025 In the Vienna Jesuit Church, a contemporary art installation was heavily damaged by unknown individuals on Saturday evening. Four display cases with animal specimens by the artist Elias Franziskus Grüner were destroyed with "insane aggression," according to church reports. The police are investigating.
Social Economy Collective Agreement: Strike Again from Tuesday
16.12.2025 Due to the collective bargaining negotiations in the social economy stalling for weeks, there will be another nationwide strike in Austria on Tuesday, as announced last week.
From Gray to Green: Julius-Tandler-Platz in Vienna is Now Climate-Ready
15.12.2025 After months of work, Julius-Tandler-Platz in Vienna-Alsergrund shines as a climate-friendly oasis instead of a gray asphalt area. New green spaces, seating areas, water features, and comfortable bike paths now provide more quality of life directly at Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof.
"Wienwoche" will now only take place every two years
15.12.2025 In the future, the cultural festival "Wienwoche" will only take place every two years and will therefore pause in 2026.
Viennese FPÖ to Reform Management of Municipal Buildings
15.12.2025 The Vienna FPÖ wants to fundamentally reform the management of the city's municipal housing. Party leader Dominik Nepp demanded that Wiener Wohnen be transformed into a holding company and that the management be transferred to non-profit housing associations in the future.
Boehringer Ingelheim cuts around 50 jobs in Vienna
15.12.2025 In Vienna, the German pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim is cutting around 50 jobs. The reason for this is the production stop for a vaccine component at the end of March 2026.
23-Year-Old Charged with Terrorism After Villach Attack
15.12.2025 After the attack in Villach on February 15, the public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt has charged a 23-year-old Syrian with terrorist offenses, terrorist association, and criminal organization.
Fiscal Council Warns: Austria Faces Record Debt Level by 2029
15.12.2025 The Fiscal Council raises the alarm: Without additional savings, Austria's budget deficit is at risk of remaining significantly above the EU limit of 3 percent beyond 2026. The annual report published on Monday criticizes the lack of consolidation steps and warns of a long-term increase in the national debt ratio to a historic high.
These Politicians Have the Least Trust in Science
15.12.2025 A new parliamentary study shows for the first time how much trust Austrian politicians have in science. The result: While representatives from the Greens and NEOS have strong trust in science, FPÖ members are particularly skeptical.
These 35 Countries Will Sing for the ESC Crown in Vienna 2026
15.12.2025 Now it's official: Despite the boycott by five nations due to Israel's participation, a total of 35 countries will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.
Robbery at Gas Station in Vienna-Meidling: Manhunt
15.12.2025 A robbery occurred at a gas station in Vienna-Meidling over the weekend.
Duo wanted to rob man in rental car: WEGA operation in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
15.12.2025 Two men allegedly attempted to rob a man in an expensive rental car in Vienna-Leopoldstadt on the night of Sunday.
Manhunt for Brutal Beer Glass Attack on Woman in Vienna Venue
21.12.2025 After a brutal attack in a venue in downtown Vienna, the police are searching for an as-yet unidentified man. He is alleged to have thrown a beer glass into the face of a 36-year-old woman. The woman suffered serious injuries, and two companions were also injured.
Man wanted to rob gas station in Vienna-Favoriten with broken glass bottle
15.12.2025 An as yet unknown man attempted to rob cash with a broken glass bottle in hand at a gas station in Vienna-Favoriten on Sunday afternoon.
Driver with Fake License and Knife Stopped on A4
15.12.2025 On Sunday, a 68-year-old was driving under the influence of drugs and with a fake Bosnian driver's license in his possession on the Eastern Motorway (A4).
At least 80,000 Euro Damage: Thieving Couple Arrested in Vienna
15.12.2025 A duo of thieves is said to have committed numerous pickpocketing and burglary thefts across the entire country for several years. Now they have been arrested in Vienna.
Public Prosecutor's Office of Trento to Drop Charges Against Benko
15.12.2025 According to unconfirmed media reports, the public prosecutor's office in Trento, Italy, intends to drop the charge of forming a criminal organization against Signa founder René Benko.
Attack in Sydney: Security Measures in Austria Strengthened
15.12.2025 Even in Austria, the terrorist attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Australia with multiple fatalities has consequences.
ESC Preliminary Decision 2026: These Acts Want to Compete for Austria
15.12.2025 The ORF has made its decision: Twelve acts will compete on February 20th in the preliminary show "Vienna Calling" to represent Austria at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna.
Fiskalrat warns: Austria faces record debt level by 2029
15.12.2025 The Fiscal Council raises the alarm: Without additional savings, Austria's budget deficit is at risk of remaining significantly above the EU limit of 3 percent beyond 2026. The annual report published on Monday criticizes the lack of consolidation steps and warns of a long-term increase in the national debt ratio to a historic high.
ID Austria: Already 4.8 Million Users, New Features from 2026
15.12.2025 The "ID Austria" continues to record increasing user numbers. Meanwhile, 4.8 million people have registered. At a press conference on Monday, further applications were announced – including digital student IDs starting in 2026.
Flat Tax Stalled: Senior Citizens' Association Proposes Allowance as an Alternative
15.12.2025 The ÖVP-affiliated Senior Citizens' Association President Ingrid Korosec has proposed an alternative to the planned flat tax for working pensioners: Instead of a flat tax rate, she calls for a monthly tax allowance of 2,000 euros.
Ticket Fraud Uncovered at Vienna's Schönbrunn Zoo
15.12.2025 The Schönbrunn Zoo in Vienna fell victim to a sophisticated scam: Tickets were sold at significantly reduced prices through an unauthorized portal – apparently using stolen credit card data.
SPÖ pats itself on the back for its work in government so far
15.12.2025 The SPÖ draws a positive balance of its government work at the end of the parliamentary year by highlighting that 48 of its 106 resolutions in the National Council were passed with the support of the opposition.
Here the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Floridsdorf was sold in 2024
15.12.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in 2024 in Vienna-Floridsdorf is a ground floor apartment in Stammersdorf. It was sold to a private individual for 1.17 million euros.
Cooperative Apartments as an Alternative: Advantages and Disadvantages
15.12.2025 In Austria, cooperative apartments are gaining increasing importance – and not without reason. Given the rapidly rising rents and the limited supply of affordable housing, they offer a secure and long-term affordable form of living.
Youth Protection on Student Laptops is Being Expanded
15.12.2025 From April, a filter system is set to be implemented in Austria to protect children from inappropriate content on the internet—regardless of the Wi-Fi access.
Man in Vienna-Döbling Became Victim of a "Decoy"
14.12.2025 On Saturday evening, a young man likely became the victim of a decoy. The 21-year-old reported to the police that he had driven with a woman, with whom he had a date, to the parking lot at Kahlenberg in Vienna-Döbling.
Man Threatened Partner with Death in Vienna City Center
14.12.2025 On Friday, a 39-year-old man is said to have thrown objects at his partner and threatened to kill her with a firearm during an argument in an apartment in downtown Vienna late in the evening.
Four-time Jackpot of Over 4.7 Million Euros Cracked in Vienna
14.12.2025 Right at the beginning of the third Advent weekend, the joy was likely particularly great yesterday evening in Vienna for a winner of Lotto "6 out of 45".
ESC in Vienna: Söder Questions German Participation
14.12.2025 On Friday, CSU leader Markus Söder questioned Germany's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC).
Man Found Dead in Pond After Visiting Tavern
14.12.2025 In the night to Saturday, a man from Western Styria died after falling into a pond.
Tram Accident in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Two Slightly Injured
14.12.2025 On Sunday morning, two people were slightly injured in a traffic accident between a tram and two cars in Vienna-Leopoldstadt.
Identities Stolen: Police Vienna Searching for This Serial Fraudster
14.12.2025 The Vienna police are searching for a man through the publication of a photograph, who is suspected of committing at least four cases of identity theft and related commercial serious fraud between January and July 2024.
Missing 56-Year-Old Dementia Patient from Wels Found Dead in Bavaria
14.12.2025 On Friday, after being missing for about two weeks, a 56-year-old man from Wels with early-stage dementia was found dead in Thyrnau, Bavaria.
Arrest after Drug Sale in Vienna-Favoriten
14.12.2025 During a patrol, officers of the Vienna standby unit were able to observe a suspected drug deal at Keplerplatz on Friday afternoon.
Serious Bodily Injury in Vienna U2: Police Request Information
16.12.2025 A man is suspected of having seriously injured another passenger with a punch in a subway car on Vienna's U2 line on the evening of 09/06/2025. The police are asking for information.
Car crashed into tree in Lower Austria: Driver dead
14.12.2025 On Saturday evening, a 40-year-old man died in a traffic accident in Bad Großpertholz (Lower Austria district Gmünd).
Robbery in Store in Vienna-Margareten: Police Request Information
14.12.2025 On Friday evening, the police were alerted due to a robbery at a store in Vienna-Margareten. The suspect is being sought.
18-Year-Old Dies in Traffic Accident in Burgenland
14.12.2025 In a traffic accident on the B16 between Wulkaprodersdorf and Großhöflein in his home district of Eisenstadt-Umgebung, an 18-year-old died on Friday afternoon.
Fatal Head-On Crash in Lower Austria
14.12.2025 On Saturday, after a collision between two cars on the Federal Highway 54 near Pischelsdorf, a 61-year-old man from the Hartberg-Fürstenfeld district died at the scene of the accident.
Brutal Attack in Vienna-Favoriten: Two Suspects Identified
14.12.2025 After a brutal robbery of two men on July 24 in the area of Keplerplatz in Vienna-Favoriten, the police were able to track down two suspects.
Butter cheaper than ever: Farmers sound the alarm over "bargain prices"
14.12.2025 The rapid price drop in butter is causing sharp criticism from farmers and dairies in Austria. Store brands have become almost half as cheap within a few months – discounters are selling 250 grams of butter for as low as 1.29 euros.
Dozens of Kilos per Capita: Flood of Packaging Material in Austria
14.12.2025 67 kilograms of packaging material made of paper, cardboard, and cartons are consumed by each Austrian on average in a year.
These Mistakes Cost Drivers Up to 10,000 Euros in Winter
14.12.2025 From snow on the car roof to ski boots at the wheel: The ÖAMTC lists the most common mistakes that can not only be dangerous for drivers in winter but also costly.