Austria Scratched the 100-Billion Mark in Chat Messages
31.07.2025 Austria is approaching the mark of 100 billion chat messages sent via messaging services in 2024.
Heat Hits the Poor Hardest in Vienna: Experts Call for Greening
31.07.2025 "The heat of the city is brutal in the summer," sang songwriter Rainhard Fendrich in the 20th century. It is exacerbated by the climate crisis and particularly affects areas in Vienna where people with low incomes live. Researchers reported this on Thursday during an online press conference.
Lotto Triple Jackpot on Sunday: 3.3 Million Euros Await
31.07.2025 The jackpot series in Lotto "6 out of 45" will - for now - continue for another round, as there was no six-number winner last Wednesday.
15-year-old Styrian Hoarded Weapons and Researched Mass Shootings
31.07.2025 A 15-year-old from Styria, who threatened several teenagers with a knife and conducted extensive research on rampages on the internet, was arrested by the police.
Chinese Online Giant Takes Over MediaMarkt: What This Means for Retail
31.07.2025 The European retail sector is experiencing a bombshell: The Chinese online giant JD.com secures the majority stake in Ceconomy, the parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn. This move is far more than just a financial transaction; it signals a profound transformation in the electronics trade and raises important questions about the future of the traditional brands, the impact on competition, and the safeguarding of thousands of jobs.
Dress of Girl Began to Burn in Mountain Chapel
31.07.2025 A six-year-old from Vienna ended up in the hospital after a fire accident in Carinthia.
Tragic Farewell to Laura Dahlmeier: The Hidden Dangers of Mountaineering
31.07.2025 The news of Laura Dahlmeier's tragic death on Laila Peak, a mountain over 5,700 meters high in Pakistan, shocked the world. Yet one detail touched particularly deeply: her explicit and written wish that no one should risk their life to recover her body. This harrowing story sheds light on the merciless reality of high mountains and the profound questions that arise during extreme mountain tours. Why are rescues at such altitudes so difficult? What risks do mountaineers really face, and how can we optimally protect ourselves while respecting the majesty of the mountains? Dive into the complex world between adventure, danger, and deep respect for nature.
Tragic Farewell to Laura Dahlmeier: The Hidden Dangers of Mountaineering
31.07.2025 The news of Laura Dahlmeier's tragic death on Laila Peak, a mountain over 5,700 meters high in Pakistan, shocked the world. Yet one detail touched particularly deeply: her explicit and written wish that no one should risk their life to recover her body. This harrowing story sheds light on the merciless reality of high mountains and the profound questions that arise during extreme mountain tours. Why are rescues at such altitudes so difficult? What risks do mountaineers really face, and how can we optimally protect ourselves while respecting the majesty of the mountains? Dive into the complex world between adventure, danger, and deep respect for nature.
Several Arrests After Series of ATM Explosions
31.07.2025 After a series of ATM explosions in this country, 14 people have been arrested as suspects, the police announced at a press conference with the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office on Thursday.
Nine Flamingos Hatched in Vienna Zoo
31.07.2025 Nine flamingos have been born at the Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn. However, it will still take some time for them to develop their characteristic pink coloration.
Record Profit at Microsoft: AI and Cloud Drive Business
31.07.2025 Microsoft has achieved a profit of over 100 billion dollars for the first time in the past fiscal year. Particularly the cloud business and the demand for AI services led to significant increases.
Summer Brings Vienna a New Festival
31.07.2025 On August 29, the festival "Manufactory of the Arts" begins in Vienna-Döbling.
Lower Austrian Sedated and Repeatedly Raped Partner: Trial
31.07.2025 The public prosecutor's office in Korneuburg has charged a 42-year-old man who allegedly drugged his partner with sleeping pills and subsequently raped her in 2014 in a town in the Lower Austrian district of Bruck an der Leitha. According to the indictment, he extensively reported the abuse in words and pictures to a German man who had repeatedly sedated and raped his wife over 15 years in Lower Saxony.
New GTA 6 Leak: Is Another Delay Imminent?
10.08.2025 Since the announcement of Grand Theft Auto 6, the gaming world has been eagerly anticipating its release. However, what began as a gigantic hype is overshadowed by recurring rumors of delays and hefty prices. Is the future of GTA closer than we think – or not?
New GTA 6 Leak: Is Another Delay Imminent?
31.07.2025 Since the announcement of Grand Theft Auto 6, the gaming world has been eagerly anticipating its release. However, what began as a gigantic hype is overshadowed by recurring rumors of delays and hefty prices. We dive into the latest leaks, shed light on Rockstar's ambitious plans, and reveal what you really need to know about the most anticipated title of all time. Prepare for exciting insights, because the future of GTA is closer than you think – or is it?
Drinking Water Contaminated in Lower Austrian Municipality
31.07.2025 In Lower Austria, the community of Absdorf is facing contaminated drinking water.
Rainy Summer Ideal for Mushroom Growth
31.07.2025 Mushroom growth requires rain and warmth. If it rains, it must be at least 40 liters per square meter to promote growth, and the soil must not be too dry, as it would otherwise not be able to absorb the water, informed the president of the Austrian Mycological Society.
Current Stocker Against Higher Statutory Retirement Age
31.07.2025 Head of Government Christian Stocker currently rejects a higher statutory retirement age.
"Clear Alarm Signal" - Vienna Chamber of Commerce for Stricter Rules in Online Trade
31.07.2025 Online commerce is growing – but with it also the concern about Asian suppliers who bypass safety standards. The Vienna Chamber of Commerce is calling for stricter regulations and more awareness among consumers.
Fact Check: Rainy July in Austria Does Not Disprove Global Warming
31.07.2025 The exceptionally wet July 2025 in Austria does not overshadow the globally proven impacts of human-induced climate change, despite the spread of false claims and misinterpretations in the media.
After Round Table: Police Apologize After Peršmanhof Operation
30.07.2025 After a controversial police operation at an antifascist camp at Peršmanhof in Carinthia, a round table with authorities took place at the invitation of Governor Peter Kaiser. The Deputy State Police Director, Markus Plazer, apologized to Bernard Sadovnik from the Minority Advisory Council, a descendant of the family from Peršmanhof.
Stop Surveillance: How to Block Meta AI from Your WhatsApp Chats
10.08.2025 Meta AI is automatically active in WhatsApp chats, but many users do not want the AI to read along. A new setting allows users to specifically disable Meta AI in individual and group chats.
The Drugstore Purchase Delivered to Your Home: BIPA Starts Cooperation with Wolt
30.07.2025 From now on, customers can have more than 10,000 items from the BIPA range, including cosmetics and household products, delivered directly to their homes via the Wolt app. The new service is initially launching in Vienna, Linz, Leonding, Salzburg, Graz, Klagenfurt, and Villach.
One-Year-Old Hero: Baby Bites Deadly Cobra and Survives
30.07.2025 In Bankatwa (Bihar), the one-year-old Govinda Kumar encountered an Indian cobra while playing. Instead of fleeing, he bit the snake fatally – and survived thanks to quick medical assistance.
Family with Five Children Flees from Room Fire in Vienna-Leopoldstadt
30.07.2025 On Wednesday, the Vienna professional fire brigade was called to an apartment fire in Leopoldstadt.
"Victim of Himself": Donald Trump on the Cancellation of "The Late Show"
30.07.2025 The US broadcaster CBS has announced that "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert will be canceled in May 2026, sparking speculation about political motives behind this decision following a recently settled legal dispute with the Trump administration. Donald Trump himself denies the allegations.
Reactivation Procedure Against FPÖ Politician After SS Song Scandal Dropped
30.07.2025 The Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office has dropped the investigation against FPÖ politicians Harald Stefan, Martin Graf, and Norbert Nemeth on suspicion of Nazi re-engagement, confirmed the office's spokesperson Nina Bussek. At the same time, the Vienna Higher Regional Court dismissed a lawsuit by the FPÖ politicians against the "Standard".
"Jobs Are in Danger": Unions with Strong Criticism of EU Customs Compromise
30.07.2025 The Austrian unions PRO-GE and GPA warn of dangers to domestic jobs following the tariff compromise with the USA and criticize the EU zero tariffs.
Police Car and Ambulance Collided in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Several People Injured
30.07.2025 In the Obere Augartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, an accident involving a police car and an ambulance occurred on Wednesday.
Police Car and Ambulance Collided in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Several People Injured
30.07.2025 In the Obere Augartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, there was an accident involving a police car and an ambulance on Wednesday.
Football: Stöger Makes Home Debut as Rapid Coach Against Tuzi
30.07.2025 Rapid Wien will play their second European Cup match under Peter Stöger on Thursday. The game in the Conference League qualification against FK Dečic Tuzi is the home debut for the new coach.
From Language Support to Family Reunification: How the Refugee Movement Has Shaped Austria's Schools
30.07.2025 In light of the refugee movement from Syria since 2015, Austria's schools have implemented numerous measures for language support and integration, the execution of which is still being discussed today. Not everything has gone smoothly.
Part-Time Debate in Austria: Hattmannsdorfer Wants to Abolish the Marginal Employment Threshold
30.07.2025 Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) plans to freeze the marginal employment threshold due to the high part-time employment rate in Austria, while also wanting to review the income limits for social benefits, as these could provide incentives to remain in part-time work.
E-Economy Demands Improvements to the Electricity Industry Act
30.07.2025 The planned Electricity Industry Act (ElWG) is viewed positively overall by the Austrian electricity industry, although the draft is still underdeveloped in some areas. Verbund CEO Michael Strugl warns of rising electricity costs.
Demanded Money on Snapchat: 16-Year-Old Convicted of Extortion in Vienna
30.07.2025 A 16-year-old was sentenced to three months probation at the Vienna Regional Court for extortion and bodily harm after extorting money from a 14-year-old under threat of violence.
Traffic Fatalities in the First Quarter Predominantly Male
30.07.2025 The traffic fatalities in the first quarter were over 85 percent male this year.
Weapons Prohibition Zone at Vienna's Yppenplatz: New Police Measures from August
30.07.2025 Starting August 1, a weapons ban will come into effect at Yppenplatz in Vienna-Ottakring. Additionally, a protection zone will be established to safeguard minors.
Investigations Nearing Conclusion After Villach Attack
30.07.2025 After the terrorist attack in Villach, in which a 23-year-old Syrian killed a 14-year-old boy and seriously injured five other people, charges may soon be filed. The investigation against the suspect is almost complete, as the Klagenfurt public prosecutor's office announced.
Part-Time Debate in Austria: Hattmannsdorfer Wants to Abolish the Marginal Employment Threshold
30.07.2025 Economy Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) plans to freeze the marginal employment threshold due to the high part-time rate in Austria, while also wanting to review the income limits for social benefits, as these could provide incentives to remain in part-time work.
AUA Flight Attendant Threatened After Landing at Vienna Airport
30.07.2025 After an Austrian Airlines plane landed at Vienna Airport in Schwechat on Wednesday morning, a passenger threatened the crew members.
Football: Wiener Austria Must Face Spaeri After Cup Exit
30.07.2025 After the exit in the Cup, Wiener Austria faces the second leg against FC Spaeri in the qualification for the Football Conference League.
Tyrolean Family Evacuated from Beach After Earthquake in Japan
30.07.2025 The beach visit of an Austrian family on the Japanese island of Ishigaki in Okinawa Prefecture ended unexpectedly on Wednesday morning local time.
Driver Dead After Collision with Train in Upper Austria
30.07.2025 In Upper Austria, a collision between a car and a train occurred on Wednesday.
Man in Vienna-Wieden Threatens Receptionist and Attacks Homeless Person with Broom
30.07.2025 A 29-year-old man was arrested in Vienna after allegedly threatening a hotel employee with a knife and attacking a homeless person with a broomstick. The police classify him as mentally conspicuous.
Good News About Viennese Ice Cream
30.07.2025 Ice cream in Vienna is safe, according to the Market Office. So far this year, around 60 samples have been taken, none of which were harmful to health, it was stated in a press release on Wednesday.
After Collision: Pedestrian Beats Up Scooter Driver in Vienna-Favoriten
30.07.2025 After a collision between a pedestrian and an e-scooter rider in Vienna-Favoriten, a physical assault occurred on Tuesday. The police temporarily arrested a 51-year-old man.
Alleged Victim of Robbery in Vienna-Favoriten Reported
30.07.2025 In May, a 19-year-old claimed to have been attacked and robbed by a group in Vienna-Favoriten. Comprehensive investigations have now brought a twist.
Police Car and Ambulance Collided in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: Several People Injured
30.07.2025 In the Obere Augartenstraße in Vienna-Leopoldstadt, there was an accident involving a police car and an ambulance on Wednesday.
Burglary in Vienna-Favoriten: Youths Arrested at Reumannplatz
30.07.2025 Two teenagers are suspected of breaking into a store in Vienna-Favoriten. The police were able to arrest them at Reumannplatz.
Architect Helmut Swiczinsky is dead
30.07.2025 Der Architekt Helmut Swiczinsky ist nicht mehr am Leben. Er wurde 81 Jahre alt.
Viennese Man Who Disappeared on Vacation in Croatia Found Dead
30.07.2025 A Viennese man missing for two years was found dead in Croatia.
Weapons Prohibition Zone at Vienna's Yppenplatz: New Police Measures Starting August
30.07.2025 Starting August 1, a weapons ban will come into effect at Yppenplatz in Vienna-Ottakring. Additionally, a protection zone will be established to safeguard minors.
Trial for Attempted Double Murder Begins in Upper Austria
30.07.2025 A trial for attempted double murder will take place next week in Upper Austria.
Weapons Prohibition Zone at Vienna's Yppenplatz: New Police Measures Starting in August
30.07.2025 Starting August 1, a weapons ban will come into effect at Yppenplatz in Vienna-Ottakring. Additionally, a protection zone will be established to safeguard minors.
Austrian Ambassador Recalled After Allegations
30.07.2025 After offensive blog entries became known, an Austrian ambassador was withdrawn from his post in an EU country. The Foreign Ministry confirmed a report by the "Kronen Zeitung" (Wednesday edition) to the APA on Wednesday.
Hospital Doctors: This is What the Vienna Medical Association Wants
30.07.2025 In view of the difficult staffing situation in Vienna's hospitals, the Medical Association of the federal capital is calling for the option of voluntary continued work in retirement.
Strapped in and Calmed Down: Conditions in Austria's Care Facilities Are Worsening
30.07.2025 The number of restrictions on freedom in residential and care facilities has reached a new high in Austria, particularly affecting nursing and care homes. The advocacy network is calling for more resources and better working conditions for staff to also improve the quality of life and fundamental rights of residents.
Record in Hotel Overnight Stays in Austria in June
31.07.2025 Since records began, there have never been more hotel overnight stays in Austria in June than this year.