This is the first Austrian spelling alphabet

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From "Aachen" to "Zwickau," the revised German spelling alphabet spans - and in between, German city names dominate. This seems impractical for everyday use in other German-speaking regions, as the list...weiterlesen »

May 2025 Cooler and Gloomier Than Usual

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Only at the beginning and end of the month was it above average warm for a few days, reported Geosphere Austria on Monday. The number of sunshine hours this May was 19 percent below the long-term average....weiterlesen »

Red Traffic Lights in Front of Highway Tunnels Sometimes Powerless

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Red does not always stop drivers. According to a survey by the Board for Traffic Safety (KFV), drivers often do not notice the traffic lights in front of highway tunnels - or even ignore them. Asfinag...weiterlesen »

Cause Pilnacek: Trial Between Top Police Officer and Zack Media Postponed

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After almost six hours of proceedings, during which both Pilz and Takacs, as well as the head of the Lower Austria State Criminal Office, Stefan Pfandler, were questioned as witnesses, the presiding judge...weiterlesen »

Hans Sigl surprises the ZDF Fernsehgarten: Exclusive "Bergdoktor" set visit to win!

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Yes, you heard right! On Sunday, June 1, 2025, precisely at 12 PM, the "ZDF-Fernsehgarten" will be the scene of an incredible fan competition. Two super lucky viewers have the chance to give it their all...weiterlesen »

Construction Work Due to Water Pipe Installation on Alserbachstraße in Vienna-Alsergrund

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The City of Vienna - Wiener Wasser is renewing the pipes on Alserbachstraße between Liechtensteinstraße and Nußdorfer Straße until July 2025. From June 4th, the street will be closed to inbound traffic....weiterlesen »

Rape Allegation from Austria Against US Rapper Sean Combs

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Not only is the prosecution pressing charges, but there are also around 120 civil lawsuits. According to the media company ProSiebenSat.1Puls4, there is now also a rape allegation from an Austrian woman,...weiterlesen »

Budget: Cuts Dismay Ethnic Groups

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The ethnic groups react "dismayed" to the cuts associated with budget consolidation in their area. Especially in the commemorative year 2025, this step is not only politically incomprehensible but also...weiterlesen »

RTL's "GALA" Moves to Cologne: New Studio, Celebrity Insights, and Annika Lau as Star Reporter!

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Forget Berlin, the future of "GALA" lies in Cologne! From May 31, the popular show returns not only with a brand new studio and fresh design but also from a completely new location. RTL brings the people...weiterlesen »

At Budget Hearing, Criticism Looms

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When the budget committee meets for the traditional budget hearing on Tuesday, it is already clear in advance that the invited experts will not hold back with criticism. All the experts presented by the...weiterlesen »

Drivers on Drugs in the District of Lilienfeld Traveling Too Fast

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A drug driver measured at excessive speed on Sunday in Traisen (district of Lilienfeld) fled from the police. The 33-year-old was eventually stopped as a pedestrian in Eschenau. Since a medical examination...weiterlesen »

Speeder caught at 139 km/h in Mostviertel

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A 50-year-old driver was measured at 139 km/h instead of the permitted 70 km/h during speed checks on the L133 in Kleinzell (district of Lilienfeld) on Sunday afternoon. The Czech's driver's license was...weiterlesen »

Wendler Comeback Sparks Excitement and Scandal: A Club in a State of Emergency!

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After a long hiatus, Michael Wendler returned to the stage in Germany. The Schlager star, who in recent years made headlines more for his bizarre theories than for his music, celebrated his stage comeback...weiterlesen »

Integration Expert: Migration Background Alone Not the Cause of Youth Gangs in Vienna

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For months, youth gangs have been at the center of reporting due to alleged sexual assaults and acts of violence. According to media reports, the suspects are young men, many of whom have a refugee or...weiterlesen »

Renewed Debate on Vienna's Minimum Security

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The Department 5 (Finance) highlighted in a letter from November 2024 that the additional costs projected for 2026 for Vienna's minimum security "will need to be covered by reductions in other areas within...weiterlesen »

Long Traffic Jams in Return Traffic After the Long Weekend

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On Sunday, holidaymakers were stuck in return traffic on the Tauern Motorway (A10) at Golling-Werfen in Salzburg. Heading north, there was already a three-hour traffic jam from 1:00 PM, while heading south,...weiterlesen »

Early Childhood Education: Wiederkehr Announces Training Initiative

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The "major training initiative" is to be passed in the Council of Ministers next week, according to Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS) in the ORF "Press Hour". It is planned to invest an additional...weiterlesen »

After Shooting in Park in Vienna-Floridsdorf: Focused Action by the Vienna Police

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The police operation, led by the Floridsdorf City Police Command and supported by the Vienna Rapid Response Unit and the Police Dog Unit, focused on the Floridsdorf train station and the nearby skate park...weiterlesen »

Vienna Police Investigate After Shots Fired in Park in Vienna-Floridsdorf

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One of the youths had a firearm and several shots were fired in the park in Vienna-Floridsdorf. Witnesses also reported hearing "Allahu Akbar" shouts. The Vienna State Police Directorate confirmed the...weiterlesen »

Manhunt for Arson in Vienna-Favoriten

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According to the state police department, witnesses observed around 9:15 PM on Klausenburger Straße in Vienna-Favoriten how the man tampered with the parked motorcycle, which shortly thereafter caught...weiterlesen »

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