Naturalizations increased by 5.6 percent
21.08.2025 Austria recorded a significant increase in naturalizations in the first six months of this year. A total of 11,665 people received citizenship.Criticism of Fixed-Term Contracts: AK Demands Tenancy Law Reform
23.09.2025 About half of all rental contracts in Austria are temporary. This increases the cost of living and deprives tenants of rights, warns the Chamber of Labour and demands a reform.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna will be "economical, but spectacular"
20.08.2025 After Vienna was selected as the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026, additional information about the anniversary edition of the major event was announced on Wednesday afternoon.
ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger in Court in Linz from October 7
20.08.2025 The dates for the trials against the ÖVP parliamentary group leader August Wöginger and two officials for abuse of office at the Linz Regional Court have been set.
Toddler Injured in Window Fall in Lower Austria
20.08.2025 On Wednesday, a toddler in Bad Fischau-Brunn in Lower Austria fell out of a first-floor window.
Knee Osteoarthritis: Researchers Discover Simple Method for Relief Without Medication
22.08.2025 A modified walking style can help with knee osteoarthritis: US researchers show that even small adjustments in foot angle can alleviate pain and delay surgeries.
Offspring Among Elephants at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn
20.08.2025 It was an extraordinary night for the Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn. "We have had some very exciting hours. At exactly 4:53 AM, a little elephant bull was born. The joy is immense," reports Zoo Director Dr. Stephan Hering-Hagenbeck.
Pensions could climb by 2.7 percent
20.08.2025 With regard to the upcoming pension adjustment, the anticipated statutory adjustment value is 2.66 percent.
Body Found in Vienna's Danube: Autopsy Reveals Man Was Killed
20.08.2025 After the discovery of a male body in the New Danube in Vienna, the police are now investigating on suspicion of murder. The autopsy revealed clear signs of blunt force trauma.
Honking Made Truck Driver in Vienna-Ottakring Lose It: Men Threatened with Knife
20.08.2025 A traffic dispute in Vienna-Ottakring escalated when a 28-year-old truck driver threatened two men with a knife after feeling disturbed by their honking.
21-Year-Old Ambushed Ex-Girlfriend on Vienna's Danube Island - Then Fists Flew
20.08.2025 A 21-year-old attacked his ex-partner on Tuesday evening on the Vienna Danube Island. Shortly thereafter, a dispute with the woman's relatives escalated – the police had to intervene, and there were several injuries.
Medical Association Speaks Out in Dispute Over ÖGK General Contract
20.08.2025 The Medical Association disputes the allegations of a blockade in the negotiations with the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK). Medical Association President Steinhart emphasized that a unified service catalog was presented in 2020 and that adjustments to existing contracts are necessary before further negotiations can proceed.
Drug Discovery After Traffic Control in Vienna-Hernals
20.08.2025 In Vienna-Hernals, the police discovered a large quantity of drugs on Tuesday. It all began with a traffic stop.
Honking Caused Truck Driver in Vienna-Ottakring to Snap: Men Threatened with Knife
20.08.2025 A traffic dispute in Vienna-Ottakring escalated when a 28-year-old truck driver threatened two men with a knife after feeling disturbed by their honking.
Speeder stopped at 161 km/h on A1 in Vienna
20.08.2025 On Tuesday evening, the Vienna police caught a speeder.
Inflation in Austria in July at 3.6 Percent
20.08.2025 Inflation in Austria was at 3.6 percent in the previous month.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Takes Place in Vienna
20.08.2025 The venue for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has been decided. As it was ten years ago, the music competition will take place in Vienna.
Union Warns of Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Due to Lack of Regulations for Private Security Sector
20.08.2025 In light of the Eurovision Song Contest, which will take place in Vienna in May 2026, the union vida is calling for stricter regulations for the private security industry.
Pensions could climb by 2.7 percent
20.08.2025 With regard to the upcoming pension adjustment, the anticipated statutory adjustment value is 2.66 percent.
Customs Report 2024: Half a Ton of Narcotics and 6.1 Million Cigarettes Seized
20.08.2025 On Wednesday, the local customs office took stock. In 2024, approximately 8.2 billion euros in duties were collected, around 100 million euros more than the previous year. State Secretary Barbara Eibinger-Miedl (ÖVP) described this as an important contribution to budget consolidation.
Criticism of Fixed-Term Contracts: AK Demands Tenancy Law Reform
20.08.2025 About half of all rental contracts in Austria are temporary. This increases the cost of living and deprives tenants of rights, warns the Chamber of Labour and demands a reform.
Girl Threatened During Trial in Vienna: Prison Sentence for 30-Year-Old
20.08.2025 A 30-year-old Viennese man was sentenced to seven months of unconditional imprisonment on Wednesday for attempted coercion. He had threatened underage female listeners during a court recess.
Ludwig sees Eurovision Song Contest 2026 as a good investment for Vienna's economic location
20.08.2025 On Wednesday, it was decided that Vienna will host the 70th Eurovision Song Contest next year. Mayor Ludwig received the good news over the phone in the morning, as he shared in a conversation with the APA.
NÖ: Reduction of Emergency Doctor Stations Finalized
20.08.2025 In Lower Austria, it has been announced which emergency doctor bases will be discontinued from April 2027.
Parent-Child Pass: Ministry of Family Promotes Voluntary Parental Counseling
20.08.2025 The Ministry of Family Affairs promotes the awareness of voluntary parental counseling in the parent-child pass with the help of a brochure. Since the beginning of the year, an insert in the pass has pointed this out, with around 100,000 copies being issued annually.
Death Drama on the Jubiläumsgrat: 61-Year-Old Accident Victim
20.08.2025 A 61-year-old man fell approximately 400 meters to his death at the Jubiläumsgrat near the Zugspitze. Rescue workers could only confirm the death on site.
Ukraine - Participation in EU Mission? Austrians Not in Agreement
20.08.2025 The red-white-red population is not united regarding a possible deployment of the Federal Army in Ukraine.
Real Estate Investor Klemens Hallman Files for Bankruptcy
20.08.2025 The real estate entrepreneur Klemens Hallmann has filed a request for the initiation of a reorganization procedure with self-administration at the Commercial Court of Vienna.
Radioactive Shrimps? Walmart Initiates Recall in 13 US States
20.08.2025 Walmart recalls frozen shrimp of the private label "Great Value". Radioactive cesium-137 was detected in a shipment. Branches in 13 US states are affected.
Worldwide First MS Therapy with Donor Cells Launched
20.08.2025 In the USA, a novel CAR-T cell therapy was applied to an MS patient for the first time worldwide. Initial treatment successes offer hope, also for future patients.
Teenager Fell Through Roof into Light Shaft in Vienna 15: Difficult Rescue
20.08.2025 A teenager fell several floors in Vienna during the night of Wednesday. He had previously accessed the roof of a residential building and broke through a skylight.
These 5 Conversations Strengthen Every Relationship According to Experts
20.08.2025 In stable relationships, communication plays a central role. A psychologist shows which five conversation topics particularly happy couples maintain daily, and what many overlook in the process.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 takes place in Vienna
20.08.2025 The venue for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has been decided. As it was ten years ago, the music competition will take place in Vienna.
ESC Venue 2026: This is the Wiener Stadthalle
20.08.2025 The Eurovision Song Contest will return to the Wiener Stadthalle in 2026. The venue has already experienced quite a lot.
Inflation in Austria in July at 3.6 Percent
20.08.2025 Inflation in Austria was at 3.6 percent in the previous month.
Autopsy to Clarify Questions About Body Found in Water in Vienna's Danube
20.08.2025 After the discovery of a dead body in the Vienna Danube, investigators are hoping for more insights following the autopsy.
ESC 2026 in Vienna: Voices and Reactions
20.08.2025 The Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in Vienna in 2026. "I am happy and proud and already looking forward to the coming year!" declared Johannes Pietsch, also known as JJ. But not only this year's winner commented.
Haflinger Foal Injures Boy in Upper Austria
20.08.2025 After an incident with a Haflinger foal in Upper Austria, a five-year-old was taken to the hospital.
Traffic Accident in Lower Austria: 81-Year-Old Dead
20.08.2025 In Lower Austria, an 81-year-old man was fatally injured in a traffic accident on Tuesday.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 takes place in Vienna
20.08.2025 The venue for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 has been decided. As it was ten years ago, the music competition will take place in Vienna.
SPÖ Leader Babler: "That Was a Milestone"
20.08.2025 SPÖ leader and Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler on the rent price cap, "justified frustration," and his party.
Peace in Ukraine: Austria Offered Itself as a Negotiation Venue
19.08.2025 At the EU special summit on the Ukraine war, Chancellor Christian Stocker proposed choosing Vienna as a possible location for negotiations with Russia.
Murder Suspicion in Vienna: Body Recovered from Danube
19.08.2025 In Vienna, a body was recovered from the Danube River between the Nord- and Floridsdorfer Bridge on Tuesday afternoon.
Data Theft: 16 Million PayPal Logins Published
19.08.2025 An alleged hacker is offering nearly 16 million stolen PayPal login credentials on the dark web. The authenticity of the dataset is not fully verified – security researchers still advise caution.
Firefighting Operation for Fire at State Hospital Hollabrunn
19.08.2025 On Tuesday, a fire broke out at the Landesklinikum Hollabrunn. Two wards with 22 patients were evacuated.
Worker on Southern Railway Line Hit by Train
19.08.2025 During track construction work on the Southern Railway line, a 25-year-old was hit by a train on Tuesday.
Confirmed Issues at the Youth Prison Vienna-Münnichplatz
19.08.2025 The Ombudsman has confirmed grievances at the youth prison Münnichplatz in Vienna. Ombudswoman Gabriela Schwarz spoke of a "missed opportunity" after an official examination and sharply criticized the project management.
"2,000 Years of Victimhood": ORF Editor Causes Outrage with Facebook Post
19.08.2025 An ORF editor is facing accusations of antisemitism after a social media post.
Rare Visitor: Moose Strolls Through Lower Austria
21.08.2025 In the Weinviertel, a moose is currently on the move. It has been named Emil and is likely from Poland.
After Titanic Disaster: Billionaire Plans Secret Titanic Mission
19.08.2025 Two years have passed since the devastating implosion of the Titan submersible that captivated the world. Yet, while the memory of the five fatalities is still fresh and a damning investigation report uncovered the catastrophic errors, rumors are already circulating about a new, secret mission to the Titanic wreck. Another billionaire is said to be planning this daring expedition – a journey that seems to repeat the unimaginable and raises the question: What drives these people to the extreme depths of the ocean?
Real Estate Investor Klemens Hallman Files for Bankruptcy
20.08.2025 The real estate entrepreneur Klemens Hallmann has filed a request for the initiation of a reorganization procedure with self-administration at the Commercial Court of Vienna.