Accusation of Nazi Re-Engagement: Viennese Antiquarian Acquitted
11.12.2025 The Viennese antiquarian Rainer Schaden, who runs the university bookstore in Sonnenfelsgasse, was acquitted on Thursday at the Vienna Regional Court of the charge of National Socialist re-engagement.
Rent Control Decided - Babler Sees "Good Day for Tenants"
11.12.2025 On Thursday, the issue of the rent price cap became serious in the National Council. The decision was made with the votes of the governing parties and the Greens.
National Council Decided with Large Majority on Headscarf Ban in Schools
11.12.2025 On Thursday, the National Council passed a headscarf ban in schools for girls under 14 with a large majority.
Vienna Police Uncover Professional Cannabis Cultivation
11.12.2025 A 64-year-old with suspicious backpack contents led the police on Tuesday to a huge cannabis plantation in Vienna-Floridsdorf: More than 2,100 plants were seized.
U-Committee - Political Prominence Initially Excluded
11.12.2025 The FPÖ is initially refraining from involving political celebrities in their committee of inquiry regarding the case of the deceased justice department head Christian Pilnacek.
Burglary in Apartment in Vienna-Margareten: Arrest
11.12.2025 In the early morning hours on Wednesday, officers from the Margareten City Police Command were alerted due to a burglary.
This is what 2026 brings to the National Library
11.12.2025 The Austrian National Library, like the entire country, is heading towards the end of the year. But what does 2026 have in store?
Duo Injured Three Fast-Food Employees & Three Police Officers at Vienna Westbahnhof
11.12.2025 In the night leading to Thursday, two men attacked and injured a total of three fast-food restaurant employees and three police officers at the Vienna Westbahnhof in the Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus district.
Norbert Hofer could leave state politics
11.12.2025 Burgenland's FPÖ club chairman Norbert Hofer might turn his back on state politics.
17-Year-Old Tigress at Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn Dead
11.12.2025 The Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn has to say goodbye to a female tiger. The animal was euthanized at the age of 17.
KSV reports more company bankruptcies, warns of "zombie companies"
11.12.2025 This year, an estimated 6,857 companies filed for bankruptcy. This is an increase of 4.1 percent compared to 2024, reported the creditor protection association KSV1870.
Mercosur Pact: Austria's Position Seems to be Set
11.12.2025 Shortly before the decisive vote on the Mercosur pact in Brussels, there is no indication of a change in the Austrian position. For approval at the EU level, a decision in the EU committee would be necessary quickly, but recently there have been no indications from the major governing parties ÖVP and SPÖ that the previously binding veto will be lifted. Among the parliamentary parties, only the NEOS have explicitly positioned themselves in favor of Mercosur in the past.
Norbert Hofer could leave state politics
11.12.2025 In the Burgenland state parliament, there may be a prominent departure. FPÖ club chairman Norbert Hofer might turn his back on state politics.
Mild Winter Weather Remains: Fog in Valleys, Sun in the Mountains
11.12.2025 According to the Geosphere forecast, the weather will remain relatively mild in the coming days. High-pressure influence continues to prevail, bringing fog in the lowlands and sunshine in the mountains.
After OECD Report: Schumann Announces Health Reforms
11.12.2025 Long waiting times or high private costs: A new OECD report on the Austrian healthcare system calls the government to action.
New on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video & Co.: The Streaming Releases from December 15 to 21
11.12.2025 From December 15 to 21, there are many new film and series releases on streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SKY, and CANAL+. Here is an overview of all the releases.
Significantly More Demand for Influenza Vaccination
11.12.2025 The number of influenza vaccinations is on the rise. The corresponding number is already significantly higher than in the entire last season.
Year in Review 2025: Domestic Politics Between Three-Party Coalition, Deficit Debate, and Security Crisis
11.12.2025 2025 was marked domestically by a historic government formation, financial turbulence, security policy debates, and party-political shifts. Legal reviews also made headlines.
Lotto Quadruple Jackpot Brings 4.7 Million Euros on Friday
11.12.2025 The drawings on Wednesday ended with three solo wins, but the triple jackpot in "6 out of 45" could not be cracked.
Austria Recorded an Increase in Students
11.12.2025 The past school year has brought more students in Austria. In the lower level of AHS, there was even a record.Moose in Vienna-Donaustadt? This is what MA 49 says
11.12.2025 According to MA 49, an email about an alleged moose sighting in the 22nd district is circulating. However, the Wildlife Service Vienna is not the author of the message, as was announced in a statement on Thursday.
Rolling Danger for Others: Overloaded Truck with Broken Brake Stopped in Lower Austria
11.12.2025 On Wednesday, the police conducted truck inspections in the Lower Austrian districts of Baden and Mödling. During these inspections, serious defects were found in a truck that posed a danger to other road users.
Moose in Vienna-Donaustadt? This is what MA 49 says
11.12.2025 According to MA 49, an email about an alleged moose sighting in the 22nd district is circulating. However, the Wildlife Service Vienna is not the author of the message, as was announced in a statement on Thursday.
Countdown for "Christmas in Vienna" is on
11.12.2025 The concert "Christmas in Vienna" is approaching another edition. This year, Julie Fuchs, Angel Blue, Ludovic Tézier, and Bekhzod Davronov are participating.
U-Committee - Political Prominence Initially Excluded
11.12.2025 The FPÖ is initially refraining from involving political celebrities in their committee of inquiry regarding the case of the deceased justice department head Christian Pilnacek.
White Christmas as a Test of Patience for Vienna
11.12.2025 Vienna is being put to the test regarding snow on December 24th - but it is not alone in this.
Expensive Cold Virus: RSV Devours Millions
11.12.2025 The cold virus RSV is costing Austria dearly. According to a study, the disease costs amount to 316.9 million euros per year. However, the majority of this is due to indirect costs.
Here the most expensive apartment in Vienna-Brigittenau was sold in 2024
11.12.2025 The most expensive apartment sold in 2024 in Vienna-Brigittenau is a penthouse near the Augarten and the Danube Canal. It was sold to a private individual for 994,810 euros.
Who Can With Whom? Inside Vienna's Investor Bubble
11.12.2025 The Vienna real estate market is a labyrinth of intricate company structures and opaque transactions. Those who work through it repeatedly encounter the same people – and a network where money and personnel circulate in a loop.These are the Animals, Plants, Fungi, and Minerals of the Year 2026
11.12.2025 Every year, experts in Austria select various plants, animals, fungi, and minerals as the "Nature of the Year." The aim is to highlight their endangerment and bring lesser-known species into focus. Starting January of the coming year, these include the weasel, the meadow bellflower, the lapwing, cave amphipods from Salzburg, and epidote, also known as Ca2Al2(Fe,Al)(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH), as announced by the Nature Conservation Association.Vienna House of the Sea Took in More Animals
10.12.2025
ESC in Vienna: Icelandic Broadcaster RÚV Not Participating
10.12.2025 As the fifth country, Iceland will also not participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna.
Benko sentenced to 15 months of conditional imprisonment
10.12.2025 On Wednesday, the fallen Signa founder René Benko was sentenced to 15 months of suspended imprisonment at the Innsbruck Regional Court for fraudulent bankruptcy.
New Regulation of the Tobacco Monopoly Decided
10.12.2025 From 2029, legal cannabis products may only be sold in tobacco shops. A corresponding amendment to the law was passed in the National Council on Wednesday.
AK Vienna: Criticism of Working Conditions in the Parcel Industry Again
10.12.2025 The Christmas season is gift-giving time, and with it, package logistics are in high season again. At a press conference, the Chamber of Labor (AK) Vienna once again criticized the working conditions in the industry, particularly the use of digital systems that control, monitor, and evaluate work processes.
Caritas Raises Alarm: Homelessness Could Increase Significantly
10.12.2025 From next year, thousands of people could lose their homes, according to an estimate by Caritas.
New Light Sculpture Connects Towers of the Votive Church in Vienna
10.12.2025 The installation "Infinity of Light" by the Viennese artist Billi Thanner will connect the towers of the Votive Church in Vienna starting December 16. The 28-meter-long sculpture will be visible until August 2026.
What Trump Plans for Austria
10.12.2025 The US government under President Donald Trump reportedly wants to detach Austria and three other states from the European Union.
Child in Surgery: Both Doctors in Graz Acquitted
10.12.2025 On Wednesday, at the District Court Graz-East, both defendants in the trial against a neurosurgeon and her colleague for minor bodily harm were acquitted.
„Young Shaman“ Convicted of Occult Fraud: Four Years in Prison
10.12.2025 In the case of alleged occult fraud involving a "shaman" named "Amela," the ex-husband, son, and daughter-in-law of the 45-year-old were convicted on Wednesday at the Vienna Regional Court.
Cheetah Triplets Bring Action to Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn
10.12.2025 The three young cheetahs at the Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn have now become lively adventurers. They are also the main characters in the new children's book series "The Little Zoo Explorer".
Clinical Psychological Therapy Now Covered by Insurance
10.12.2025 From spring 2026, clinical-psychological therapy will become a health insurance benefit. The ÖGK and other social insurance carriers have agreed on a corresponding agreement. Over 120,000 units are to be provided per year.
„Young Shaman“ Convicted of Occult Fraud: Four Years in Prison
10.12.2025 In the case of alleged occult fraud involving a "shaman" named "Amela," the ex-husband, son, and daughter-in-law of the 45-year-old were convicted on Wednesday at the Vienna Regional Court.
Diversion for ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Overturned
10.12.2025 The Higher Regional Court (OLG) Linz has overturned the diversion for ÖVP club chairman August Wöginger in his abuse of office trial.
Moser no longer Managing Director at SOS Children's Villages
10.12.2025 In connection with the abuse case surrounding the SOS Children's Villages, the already suspended employment relationship of long-time CEO Christian Moser has been terminated with immediate effect.
Vienna House of the Sea Took in More Animals
10.12.2025 The House of the Sea in Vienna-Mariahilf provided information about new arrivals on Wednesday. These include Nui-Chua stick insects and a Bavarian short-eared mouse. "Both species are considered highly endangered," the zoo stated in a press release.
Violence Against Women: This Is How the Stickers in the Vienna U3 Stations Will Continue
10.12.2025 The "No Place for Violence" stickers in the Vienna U3 stations have not become obsolete.
Repair Bonus Becomes "Device Saver Premium": New Rules from 2026
10.12.2025 The repair bonus returns in a new form in 2026: The "Device Saver Premium" will cover up to 130 euros per repair – but only for certain household appliances.When Germany Chooses Its ESC Representative
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Detention for Ex-Boyfriend in the Jennifer S. Case Imposed
10.12.2025 In the case of the missing Jennifer S. from 2018, the Vienna Regional Court has imposed pre-trial detention on the suspect ex-boyfriend. The 32-year-old had led the police to the mortal remains.
Work Climate Index: Time Pressure and Complaints Dampen Satisfaction
10.12.2025 The current Work Climate Index of the Chamber of Labour Upper Austria shows that around 80 percent of employees in Austria are satisfied with their lives, but only 60 percent with their income.
Tobacco Law Amendment Under Review: This Is What Should Be Prohibited
10.12.2025 On Wednesday, the already announced amendment to the Tobacco Act will go into review. The main point is the ban on disposable e-cigarettes with and without nicotine.
This Advent Market Takes Place Not Far from Vienna
10.12.2025 The pre-Christmas season is also evident just beyond the borders of Vienna. The Lower Austrian town of Baden is currently hosting an Advent market, now in its seventh edition.
Second Trial Against Benko: Cash, Jewelry, and Watches Allegedly Hidden
10.12.2025 On Wednesday morning, the second trial against former real estate tycoon and Signa founder René Benko began at the Innsbruck Regional Court.