Circus Tent Set Up for Strauss Music Spectacle "Cagliostro" at Vienna's Heumarkt
22.08.2025 On Thursday, the large tent of the Circus-Theater Roncalli was set up at the Vienna Heumarkt. It is ready for the world premiere "Cagliostro - Johann Strauss in the Circus Tent" to be shown from September 10.
Better Sleep Through Exercise? This Study Shows Which Exercise Works Best
22.08.2025 A new meta-analysis shows: High-intensity yoga can alleviate sleep disorders particularly effectively – even more so than walking or strength training. Just 30 minutes per week is enough.
Emirates: Why Power Bank Usage Will Be Banned in October
22.08.2025 From October 1, 2025, Emirates will prohibit the use of power banks on board. The measure aims to enhance safety and prevent fires caused by overheated batteries.
Discount Allegations Against Supermarkets: WKÖ Rejects Criticism
22.08.2025 The Chamber of Commerce defends itself against the accusations from the Ministry of Social Affairs that food corporations are deceiving their customers with misleading discount promotions.
61-Year-Old Woman Killed in Leoben: Partner Confessed
22.08.2025 After the violent death of a 61-year-old woman in Leoben, her 64-year-old partner has confessed to the crime. The background remains unclear.
Accident on the A1 in Lower Austria Resulted in Six Injuries
22.08.2025 On the West Autobahn, an accident occurred on Thursday in which six people, including three children, were injured.
Roadblock After Rockfall in the Krems District
22.08.2025 The Aggsteiner Straße in the Krems district had to be closed after a rockfall on Thursday evening.
Simply anti-Islamic
22.08.2025 Guest Commentary by Johannes Huber. The reactions of the Blues and Blacks to the "Sharia Verdict" are very telling. Anything related to Islam, according to them, can only be bad.
Giveaway for the Cinema Release of "22 Bahnen"
22.08.2025 On September 4th, the drama "22 Bahnen" will premiere in cinemas across Austria. To celebrate the film's release, we have a great giveaway for you.
Debate About WC Fees in Vienna: Are Women Disadvantaged?
22.08.2025 In Vienna, urinals are free of charge, while fees are sometimes charged for toilet cubicles. This has led to criticism of the lack of gender equality in public spaces.
Ukraine Summit: Putin Could Receive Immunity in Vienna
22.08.2025 A peace summit on Ukraine could, according to President Zelensky, take place in Vienna – despite an arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin. The Foreign Ministry considers immunity possible.
NEOS brake: Pensions should increase below inflation
22.08.2025 The NEOS advocate for a pension adjustment in 2026 below the inflation rate – for reasons of budget discipline and social accuracy.
Conference-League-Quali is on the line for Rapid Wien after 1:2 against ETO Györ
22.08.2025 Rapid Vienna faces a challenging task in the play-off for the Football Conference League after their first defeat of the season against ETO Györ. The Viennese team must overturn the 1-2 result from the first leg in Hungary next week to advance to the league phase.
Light Earthquake in Styria
22.08.2025 In the area of Unzmarkt in the Styrian district of Murtal, the earth trembled slightly on Thursday.
Construction Work for Supergrätzl in Vienna-Favoriten in Full Swing
25.08.2025 A Touch of Barcelona in Vienna-Favoriten: Modeled after the Spanish superblocks, Vienna's first supergrätzl is currently being developed in the 10th district, characterized by extensive greening and traffic calming."A(u)stronaut" Franz Viehböck turns 65
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Climate Bonus, School Start Assistance & Co.: Ukrainian Refugees Should Repay Money
21.08.2025 In Lower Austria, Ukrainian refugees have received letters demanding repayments of several thousand euros. While the Greens are calling for clarification, FPÖ Regional Councilor Martin Antauer defends the measure.
Pro-Palestine Activists Storm ORF Center at Vienna's Küniglberg
21.08.2025 Pro-Palestine activists prompted a police operation at the ORF center on Vienna's Küniglberg on Thursday afternoon.
Ibiza Column: Scheuba Fails with Appeal
21.08.2025 The Higher Regional Court of Vienna has upheld the conviction of satirist Florian Scheuba for defamation. They now intend to continue legally challenging this decision.
Blockage and Traffic Jam After Fatal Truck Crash on the A21 in Lower Austria
21.08.2025 After a truck accident, the A21 in Lower Austria had to be closed in the direction of Vienna on Thursday.
Protest Against Closure of Emergency Doctor Stations in Lower Austria
21.08.2025 The state government plans to reduce the number of emergency doctor bases in Lower Austria from 32 to 21 by 2027. Resistance is now forming in several communities.
Uniform Rules for Security: Law in Progress
21.08.2025 State Protection Secretary Jörg Leichtfried wants to uniformly regulate the private security industry in Austria. A draft law is expected to go into coordination in the fall.
Green "No" to the Planned E-Economy Law
21.08.2025 Green Party leader Leonore Gewessler sharply criticizes the current draft of the Electricity Industry Act. She sees the energy transition being hindered and calls on Energy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer to make improvements.
71-Year-Old Ejected from Car and Killed in Accident in Pinzgau
21.08.2025 A fatal traffic accident occurred on Wednesday in Niedernsill in the Salzburg Pinzgau region.
"Pfau - Am I Real?": Austria's Entry for Oscars 2026 is Set
21.08.2025 Austria sends Bernhard Wenger's film "Peacock - Am I Real?" into the race in the Best International Film category. The film about an anti-hero, played by Albrecht Schuch, is set to impress at the Oscars. Schuch received the Austrofilm Award for Best Actor for his performance.
Conflict Over German Courses in Vienna Ignites
22.08.2025 Vienna's City Councillor for Social Affairs, Peter Hacker, sharply criticizes the Ministry of Integration. Thousands of German courses are missing in the city. Minister Claudia Plakolm rejects the accusations.
Ex-girlfriend Portrayed as Sex Worker on the Internet: Man Sentenced to Prison
21.08.2025 A 35-year-old man created fake Instagram profiles with photos of his 38-year-old ex-girlfriend to take revenge. He portrayed her as a sex worker and published her phone number and address. On Thursday, he was held accountable for his actions.
Summer School Mandatory for Teachers if Necessary
21.08.2025 Starting next year, summer school will be mandatory for children with German language problems. So far, 17 percent of the approximately 49,000 special students have used the voluntary offer. According to the Ministry of Education, the number of participants could almost double to over 70,000 next year.
14-Year-Old Dies After E-Scooter Accident
21.08.2025 After an e-scooter accident in Schlierbach in the district of Kirchdorf an der Krems, one of the two, a 14-year-old girl, succumbed to her severe injuries.
Suspicion of Murder in Styria: 61-Year-Old Found Dead
21.08.2025 A 61-year-old woman was found dead on Thursday in Leoben, Upper Styria. A blood-stained knife was secured and the victim's partner was arrested.
Green Party Wants to Radically Redesign Vienna's Ring: These Are the Plans
21.08.2025 The Vienna Greens presented their model for the redesign of the Ringstraße on Thursday. The plan includes a clear separation of bicycle and pedestrian paths, more green spaces, and priority for public transport.
Conflict Over German Courses in Vienna Ignites
21.08.2025 Vienna's City Councillor for Social Affairs, Peter Hacker, sharply criticizes the Ministry of Integration. Thousands of German courses are missing in the city. Minister Claudia Plakolm rejects the accusations.Alco-Biker without License Crashed into Car in Vienna-Penzing: Passenger Critically Injured
21.08.2025 On Wednesday evening, there was a serious motorcycle accident in Vienna-Penzing. An intoxicated driver without a license crashed into a parked car. His passenger was not wearing a helmet and sustained life-threatening injuries.
Mix of Sun and Rain on the Weekend
21.08.2025 Austria expects a mix of sun, clouds, and rain showers with moderate temperatures in the coming days. The start of the new week will be generally pleasant and dry.
Justice Refers to "Ordre Public" Clause After Vienna Sharia Ruling
21.08.2025 In the debate about Sharia arbitration courts, the Ministry of Justice calls for calm. While FPÖ, ÖVP, and NEOS demand a tough approach, the department refers to the current legal situation.
Teacher Tyrannized and Raped: Youth Gang Charged
21.08.2025 In the case of the youth gang that allegedly mistreated a teacher in Vienna over an extended period, the indictment is now available.
Lotto Fivefold Jackpot: 5.7 Million Euros Await on Friday
21.08.2025 On Friday, there is an exciting lottery bonus draw as a quintuple jackpot awaits. Additionally, there is a double jackpot for the Joker.
How Austria Benefits from the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna
21.08.2025 The hosting of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna 2026 will cost 36 million euros. According to a study by ECO Austria, these expenses are offset by a "demand impulse" of 57 million euros.
Record for Packages in Austria
21.08.2025 Parcel shipments in Austria continue to increase. In 2024, a new record high was reached. A total of 430 million parcels were transported, which is about 10 percent more than the previous year, reported the regulatory authority RTR on Thursday.
Suspects Arrested After Robbery in Vienna-Landstraße
21.08.2025 On Wednesday evening, officers from the special unit WEGA were able to stop three suspects during an immediate search following an alleged armed robbery.
Alco-Biker without License Crashed into Car in Vienna-Penzing: Passenger Critically Injured
21.08.2025 On Wednesday evening, there was a serious motorcycle accident in Vienna-Penzing. An intoxicated driver without a license crashed into a parked car. His passenger was not wearing a helmet and sustained life-threatening injuries.
Vienna Police Catch Drug Driver
21.08.2025 On Wednesday evening, officers from the Vienna State Traffic Department stopped a car on Spielmanngasse because it was noticeably loud.
Manhunt After Brutal Robbery in Vienna-Simmering
21.08.2025 A 20-year-old was attacked by several men in Vienna-Simmering at the end of July. Three suspects are already in custody, another is still at large. The police are asking for information.
Rene Benko Accuses Gusenbauer of Complicity
21.08.2025 The real estate investor Rene Benko, who is in pre-trial detention, also accuses former Chancellor Alfred Gusenbauer of being informed about his financial situation, according to "Standard". The allegation is that Benko defrauded investor Hans-Peter Haselsteiner by issuing a payment guarantee of 4.9 million euros in November 2023.
Pursuit Between Drunk Driver and Police
21.08.2025 In the night leading to Thursday, a young drunk driver engaged in a car chase with the police in Carinthia.
Austrian Post Stops USA Delivery
21.08.2025 The Austrian Post will largely cease parcel delivery to the United States (including Puerto Rico) starting August 26.
Attempted Manslaughter: Deported Austrian Wanted to Return to Germany by Taxi
21.08.2025 On Wednesday, a man deported to Austria for attempted manslaughter was arrested in the Passau district as he tried to enter Germany by taxi.
Single-Use Deposit System Significantly Increases Number of Recycled Bottles
21.08.2025 The introduction of the single-use deposit system in the first half of 2025 has led to a significant increase in recycled beverage bottles at PET to PET Recycling Austria GmbH in Müllendorf, in the Eisenstadt-Umgebung district.
Train Travel Still Mostly More Expensive Than Flights
21.08.2025 In recent years, there has been increased investment in long-distance rail travel, but prices are often still not competitive compared to significantly cheaper air travel. This is according to an analysis by the environmental organization Greenpeace, which shows that train travel within Europe can be up to 26 times more expensive than flights. However, in Austria, there are some cases where train travel is cheaper than flying. Greenpeace advocates, among other things, for the introduction of a kerosene tax.
14-Year-Old Dies After E-Scooter Accident
21.08.2025 After an e-scooter accident in Schlierbach in the district of Kirchdorf an der Krems, one of the two, a 14-year-old girl, succumbed to her severe injuries.
Prison Sentence and Commitment for "Fire Devil" in Vienna
21.08.2025 An "arsonist" who has been setting fires for many years, has been convicted of arson three times, and was placed in a so-called preventive detention for the treatment of his severe and persistent mental disorder until 2022, has been legally sentenced to seven years in prison by the Vienna Regional Court.
"Good and Satisfactory" Apple Harvest Expected
21.08.2025 Apple farmers in Styria and Lower Austria are expecting a good harvest, as extreme weather such as late frosts and hail largely stayed away. Exact harvest quantities in Styria will be announced at the end of August.
Government Sues Supermarkets Over "Misleading Discounts"
21.08.2025 The Ministry of Social Affairs suspects that there is a lack of transparency in the labeling of discount prices in the food retail sector and is therefore initiating legal action against Billa, Spar, Hofer, and Lidl through the Association for Consumer Information (VKI).
Summer School Mandatory for Teachers if Necessary
21.08.2025 Starting next year, summer school will be mandatory for children with German language problems. So far, 17 percent of the approximately 49,000 extraordinary students have taken advantage of the voluntary offer. According to the Ministry of Education, the number of participants could almost double to over 70,000 next year.
60 Years of School Crossing Guards in Austria
21.08.2025 In Austria, for over 60 years, school crossing guards have ensured that children get to school safely. At a press conference, the AUVA, the Ministry of the Interior, and the KFV honored the work of the approximately 6,000 mostly volunteer helpers in the country.