NÖ: Manhunt for Suspected Robber
8.09.2025 The police in Krems are searching for a man suspected of robbery. He is said to have stolen an 86-year-old's wallet from his back pocket, as reported by the Lower Austria State Police Directorate.
Left Behind at Wienerberg: Crisis Foster Mother Takes in Baby
8.09.2025 The baby left in a stroller by a pond at Wienerberg last week is going to a crisis foster mother.
Erste Bank Open: Tennis Superstar Sinner to Participate in Vienna Stadthalle Tournament
9.09.2025 Tennis superstar Jannik Sinner is the main attraction at the tennis tournament in Wiener Stadthalle.
Moose "Emil" Causes a Stir: 10,000 Fans on Facebook
8.09.2025 On Facebook, the moose "Emil" roaming through Lower Austria has 10,000 fans. After an eventful weekend surrounding the antlered animal, this milestone was surpassed for the first time in the group created at the end of August.
Blow Against Drug Gang in Vienna: Almost Five Kilos of Cocaine Seized
8.09.2025 At the beginning of August, the police seized almost five kilos of cocaine, three kilos of cannabis resin, and 153,755 euros in cash in a raid against an Austrian-Serbian drug dealer gang.
"Vienna Calling": Austria Chooses ESC Act on February 20
8.09.2025 On February 20, 2026, Austria will choose its entry for the final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on May 16 in Vienna through the ORF casting show "Vienna Calling".
Fire in Vienna Rehabilitation Center: Fire Department in Major Operation
8.09.2025 On Monday morning, a fire at a rehabilitation center in Vienna-Leopoldstadt called around 70 professional firefighters into action.
Weather: Late Summer in the East, Rain in the West
8.09.2025 In the east, the week starts with late summer weather, while in the west it will soon become rainier and cooler. According to the forecast from Geosphere Austria on Sunday, the eastern half appears to be significantly favored in the coming week, also because the temperatures are warmer than in the western half.
Lotto Quadruple Jackpot: 4.5 Million Euros Await on Wednesday
8.09.2025 On Wednesday, a quadruple jackpot awaits in the lottery draw with around 4.5 million euros in the pot. The Joker features a double jackpot and around 600,000 euros.
Amiri Turns the Game: DFB Team Wins 3:1 Against Northern Ireland
8.09.2025 After the defeat against Slovakia, the DFB team rehabilitates itself against Northern Ireland – substitute Amiri becomes the match-winner in the 3:1 victory in Cologne.
Baby Left by Pond in Vienna-Favoriten: Police Located Parents
8.09.2025 After a baby was left in a stroller by a pond at the Wienerberg area in Vienna-Favoriten on Thursday evening, the Vienna police were able to locate the parents on Saturday evening.
Motorcycle Accident in the District of Lilienfeld: Three Seriously Injured
8.09.2025 On Sunday, after a motorcycle collision in St. Aegyd am Neuwalde (Lilienfeld district), three seriously injured individuals were taken to the hospital.
Alcaraz defeats Sinner: US Open Victory and World Ranking No. 1
8.09.2025 Carlos Alcaraz crowns himself at the US Open 2025 in New York as the champion and new world number one after a strong final against Jannik Sinner.
20-Year-Old Attacked Police Officers in Store at Vienna Central Station
8.09.2025 A young woman is said to have stolen clothing from a clothing store at Vienna Central Station on Saturday evening. When the police arrived, she offered significant resistance.
Aggressive Cyclist Threatened Police in Vienna-Floridsdorf
8.09.2025 On Saturday afternoon, an aggressive cyclist threatened the police with violence in Vienna-Floridsdorf. According to police spokeswoman Irina Steirer, he said, among other things: "I am a boxer."
No more preheating: Midea presents new graphene heating tube
8.09.2025 Midea presents a groundbreaking heating technology at IFA 2025: With graphene, the oven reaches maximum temperature in seconds.
No more preheating: Midea presents new graphene heating tube
8.09.2025 Midea presents a groundbreaking heating technology at IFA 2025: With graphene, the oven reaches maximum temperature in seconds.
New School Year Also Starts in the West and South
8.09.2025 In six federal states, the new school year began on Monday. For over 50,000 children, it was their very first day of school.
Total Lunar Eclipse Enthralls Sky Watchers
8.09.2025 On Sunday evening, many people in Austria were able to witness a rare astronomical event: A total lunar eclipse.
Duo Attempted to Pay with Counterfeit Money in Vienna Supermarket
8.09.2025 The store detective of a supermarket in Vienna-Favoriten notified the police on Saturday because two individuals allegedly attempted to pay for their purchases with a counterfeit banknote.
Eleven People Evacuated in Apartment Fire in Vienna-Landstraße
8.09.2025 Early Sunday morning, the Vienna professional fire brigade evacuated eleven people and a dog from a multi-family house in Vienna-Landstraße due to a room fire.
Austrian Health Report: Trust in the Healthcare System "Severely Damaged"
8.09.2025 The trust of Austrians in the healthcare system has significantly decreased, while the majority of respondents expect restrictions on health insurance benefits and the necessity of a private supplementary insurance, as shown by the Austrian Health Report 2025.
Audience Favorite Harald Krassnitzer Turns 65
8.09.2025 Harald Krassnitzer, one of the popular personalities on Austrian television, celebrates his milestone birthday: The actor known from "Bergdoktor", "Winzerkönig" and especially as the "Tatort" commissioner will turn 65 on September 10. With reaching retirement age, the native of Salzburg is expected to soon end his role as investigator Moritz Eisner and take his leave from television together with his series colleague Adele Neuhauser.
After E-Scooter Accidents: ARBÖ Demands Safety Offensive
8.09.2025 In recent weeks, there have been several serious e-scooter accidents with fatalities in Styria and Upper Austria. Last year, the number of injuries treated in hospitals increased by 25 percent to 7,500, according to the Austrian Road Safety Board (KFV)."Romeo & Julia" Musical from 2027 in Vienna
7.09.2025 The musical "Romeo & Juliet - Love is Everything" by Peter Plate from Rosenstolz and composer Ulf Leo Sommer will be performed in Vienna in 2027.
ÖVP and FPÖ Criticize European Court of Human Rights
6.09.2025 After the extension of the temporary halt on the deportation of a man to Syria by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), the FPÖ criticizes the ÖVP, and both parties criticize the court.
OGB President Katzian Demands More Measures Against Inflation
6.09.2025 The measures that the government decided on at their last retreat to combat inflation are insufficient, according to ÖGB President Wolfgang Katzian.
ÖGB Chief Katzian Wants 2.7 Percent More Pension for the Majority of Pensioners
6.09.2025 ÖGB President Wolfgang Katzian advocates for an increase in pensions by the adjustment factor of 2.7 percent for the "majority of pensioners".
41-Year-Old Arrested After Threatening with Ice Pick
6.09.2025 A 25-year-old man contacted the police emergency number because he claimed to have been threatened with a knife by an unknown person shortly before.
18-Year-Old Injured by Knife in Vienna City
6.09.2025 In the night from Friday to Saturday, a man was injured with a knife in Vienna City.
43-Year-Old Arrested After Drugs Found in Car
6.09.2025 During a focused operation by the state traffic department in Vienna-Landstraße, officers noticed a vehicle with a slightly open trunk on Friday.
Vienna Park Sheriff Injured by Drunkard
6.09.2025 On Friday, a parking officer in Vienna-Penzing was attacked by a drunk person.
Arrests for Aggravated Assault in Vienna-Favoriten
6.09.2025 After the discovery of an unconscious 35-year-old on August 19 near Reumannplatz, handcuffs clicked for two suspects.
Moose "Emil" has been roaming through Lower Austria for two and a half weeks
6.09.2025 For about two and a half weeks, moose "Emil" has been roaming as a "choice Lower Austrian" through the state.
ÖFB Chief Pröll for Measures Due to Flood of Foreign Players
6.09.2025 The ÖFB leadership wants to support coach Rangnick in deploying more local players in Austrian top clubs again. ÖFB chief Pröll expressed doubts about the current effectiveness of the Austrian pot, which was introduced in the Bundesliga in 2004/05.
Price Database Until 2026 "Very Ambitious" for Statistics Austria Chief
6.09.2025 The government's proposed plan to establish a database for monitoring food prices along the entire supply chain starting next year is considered "very ambitious" by the responsible Statistik Austria.
Lotto Triple Jackpot: 3.3 Million Euros in the Pot on Sunday
6.09.2025 On Sunday, a triple lottery jackpot will be about 3.3 million euros. A jackpot awaits in the Joker.Austria Wants to Slow Down EU Climate Target 2040
5.09.2025 Austria, together with France, Germany, and other EU countries, plans to postpone the decision on the 2040 climate target. Instead of voting at the EU Environment Council on September 18, the decision is to be made at the EU summit at the end of October. Since unanimity is required, a single country could block the climate targets.
ÖFB Team wants to take the next step towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup against Cyprus
6.09.2025 Austria's national football team will face Cyprus in the World Cup qualifier on Saturday in Linz. The ÖFB team aims to secure three points against the underdog to maintain their lead in the standings ahead of the crucial match against Bosnia in Zenica on Tuesday.
Vienna Investigation Office for Victims of Violence Took Stock
5.09.2025 Since the beginning of the year, the Investigation Center for Victims of Violence has existed at MedUni Vienna, Zimmermannplatz 1. In the first eight months, 293 cases were clinically and forensically examined, with injuries documented and evidence secured. Victims were also offered counseling.
Severely Injured in Shootout with Police in Upper Austria
5.09.2025 In Upper Austria, there was an exchange of gunfire and a seriously injured person.
Cause LNR: Vienna Real Estate Entrepreneur Neugebauer Charged
5.09.2025 In the case concerning the real estate company LNR, the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) has now filed an initial charge.
Transfer of ÖFB Striker Kalajdzic to LASK Confirmed
5.09.2025 The Bundesliga club LASK has secured the services of ÖFB striker Sasa Kalajdzic on loan until the end of the current season.
20 Years Imprisonment After Murder in Vienna Apartment
5.09.2025 A 28-year-old was sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder at the regional court on Friday. On February 26, 2025, he lured his benefactor into a trap, strangled him, and deposited the body in a suitcase on the street. The defendant confessed to the crime after initially denying it. The verdict is not yet legally binding.
Stocker wants to reduce the number of power grid operators
5.09.2025 Will there be fewer electricity grid operators in Austria in the future? Chancellor Christian Stocker wants to reduce the number.
Only a Tenth of Registrants Absent in Summer School
5.09.2025 For five years, the summer school has been held during the last two weeks of the holidays. Originally intended for learning deficits due to COVID-19, it has been open to all students since 2022. According to the education department, only ten percent of those registered were absent.
This is the new "Sport Arena Vienna" in Leopoldstadt
5.09.2025 Vienna-Leopoldstadt can look forward to the new "Sport Arena Vienna". ÖFB head coach Ralf Rangnick will be visiting later this month.
Hundreds of Jobs at Risk at OMV in Austria
5.09.2025 At the Austrian oil and gas company OMV, up to 400 jobs in Austria and 2,000 worldwide could be at risk as part of the Revo savings program, according to "Kurier". OMV did not comment on these reports.
Viennese Savings Package Also Affects District Budgets
5.09.2025 The budget of the Vienna districts remains at the level of the current year, according to the office of Finance Councillor Novak. This is intended to consolidate the city budget by over 17 million euros. The measure is intended to ensure that Vienna can continue to invest in social security, education, care, and infrastructure.
47-Year-Old Threatened Passersby in Vienna-Landstraße
5.09.2025 A man reportedly threatened several passersby with a belt on the open street in Vienna-Landstraße on Thursday evening, announcing that he would kill them.
Too Fast on E-Scooter: Teenager Caught in Vienna-Donaustadt
5.09.2025 The police caught a speeding e-scooter rider in Vienna-Donaustadt on Thursday.
Arrests After Robbery and Assault in Vienna-Meidling
5.09.2025 On Thursday evening, a dispute between three men escalated into a knife attack in Vienna-Meidling. The investigation was complicated as the men accused each other.