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"One of the men called the rescue services on Sunday because the 17-year-old did not wake up in the apartment," said police spokesman Philipp Haßlinger to APA. Around 9:10 PM, the police arrived at the...weiterlesen »
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200 scientists from 50 institutions have created an interdisciplinary overview of the impacts of the climate crisis in Austria over the years. The result is the approximately 800-page "Second Austrian...weiterlesen »
The sudden death of the beloved Hawaiian actor was registered on June 12, but the exact circumstances remain a mystery so far. To shed light on the matter, an autopsy has been ordered. However, there are...weiterlesen »
The maritime traffic was particularly hard hit. A ferry traveling off the coast was so severely affected by the massive waves and gusts of wind from the storms in Croatia that it sank. Fortunately, the...weiterlesen »
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The sudden death of the popular Hawaiian actor was registered on June 12, but the exact circumstances remain a mystery so far. To shed light on the matter, an autopsy has been ordered. However, there are...weiterlesen »
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The accused are a 39-year-old Montenegrin and a 50-year-old Serb, whom the prosecutor attributes to the feared Montenegrin Kavač clan, which operates across Europe and is also associated with murder attempts...weiterlesen »
As Michael Lohnegger, head of the State Criminal Office of Styria, explained at a press conference, two survivors were discharged from the hospital. The motive of the 21-year-old former student remains...weiterlesen »
The maritime traffic was particularly hard hit. A ferry traveling off the coast was so severely affected by the huge waves and gusts of wind from the storms in Croatia that it sank. Fortunately, the passengers...weiterlesen »
In October 2024, in Favoriten, he killed a 16-year-old, whom he had been regularly paying for sexual acts since April 2024, with 50 axe blows. The verdict is not final. The previously unblemished man pleaded...weiterlesen »
"Intensive" consultations with partners, especially from the EU, as well as with transport companies are ongoing, it was further stated. "We strongly advise against traveling to the crisis region at this...weiterlesen »
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Only six hours after the end of the previous plenary day, the National Council continued its budget debate. It started on Tuesday morning with the chapter on women, science, and research. This was followed...weiterlesen »
Following the announcement in the government statement on Monday, State Secretary Alexander Pröll (ÖVP) provided details on Tuesday. They want to use a national solution to oblige platforms to comply with...weiterlesen »
The committee met for the first time on June 13. Both structural and psychological measures were discussed, as Education City Councillor Kurt Hohensinner (ÖVP) announced on Tuesday. According to Education...weiterlesen »
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The young adult was delivered to the local correctional facility on the orders of the Wiener Neustadt public prosecutor's office due to the risk of collusion, risk of committing the offense, and risk of...weiterlesen »
The grass pollen season 2025 has been above average so far, reports the Pollen Service Vienna of the MedUni Vienna. Until recently, there was still high pollen flight throughout Vienna. However, the peak...weiterlesen »
At the same time, the currently planned import ban on gas from Russia is correct and is also supported and implemented by Austria, according to a statement from the State Secretariat for Energy in the...weiterlesen »
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Specifically, the NEOS recently pushed for further improvements in the areas of legal protection, abuse prevention, and software control. The NEOS consider an agreement possible, but not set in stone....weiterlesen »
From "Fast Fashion" to nutrition: With the new special exhibition "More than Recycling," the Vienna Museum of Technology (TMW) aims to demonstrate ways to preserve resources instead of wasting them. This...weiterlesen »
The security situation in the Gulf region has dramatically worsened following military confrontations between Israel and Iran. On June 13, 2025, the Foreign Office released seven identical urgent messages...weiterlesen »
Experts and alpinists repeatedly warn of the danger of sudden thunderstorms in the mountains. Especially the Alpine Club regularly provides advice on tour planning and weather observation. Lightning often...weiterlesen »
On Sunday around 9:10 PM, the police, together with the Vienna professional rescue service, were called to an apartment on Geiselbergstraße because a 17-year-old girl would not wake up. The girl was successfully...weiterlesen »
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A 65-year-old Austrian citizen was arrested on June 12 in Vienna-Leopoldstadt. The man is suspected of having committed several burglaries and acts of fencing. Specifically, he is alleged to have resold...weiterlesen »
At the Vienna Danube Island Festival , visitors should be able to "dance, laugh, sing, and have fun together." This was emphasized by Matthias Friedrich, the project manager of the event, to the media...weiterlesen »
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The beach volleyball masters on the Vienna Danube Island will feature the Brazilian world ranking leaders Thamela/Victoria this weekend. Also participating in the tournament of the local Tour Pro 2025...weiterlesen »
At the start of the budget week in the National Council, the budget accompanying law was passed on Monday. This ensures that the ORF will have more leeway in the use of funds from the ORF contribution...weiterlesen »
A four-year-old jumped out of a window on Monday in Oberhofen am Irrsee (Vöcklabruck district). The boy from the Innviertel was visiting with his family and was playing with his three-year-old friend in...weiterlesen »
Caitlyn Jenner, the 75-year-old mother of Kylie and Kendall Jenner, had traveled to Israel to participate in the Pride Parade in Tel Aviv. An event that normally stands for celebration and community. But...weiterlesen »
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Drugs were found in his home, but which substance exactly led to this dangerous overdose is not yet known. A sad incident that once again highlights the dark side of fame and the fragility of human life....weiterlesen »
With falsified mileage readings and systematic fraud, the dealer caused significant damage to dozens of car buyers. The manager of a used car dealership from Schwechat was found guilty on June 16, 2025,...weiterlesen »
Extreme athlete Christian Bruckner completed his Seven-Summits-Austria-Challenge on Monday faster than planned: In just 111 hours - four days and 15 hours instead of five days - he climbed the seven highest...weiterlesen »
According to ÖAMTC, access routes to the Danube Island must be kept clear for emergency vehicles at all times. Anyone who parks their vehicle illegally risks costs well over 400 euros (towing, storage...weiterlesen »
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The increase in company bankruptcies amounted to 6.1 percent in the first half of 2025, according to an estimate by the creditor protection association KSV1870 on Tuesday. However, significantly fewer...weiterlesen »
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On the occasion of the National Day of the Russian Federation, the Ambassador of Russia to Austria, the Permanent Representative of Russia to the International Organizations in Vienna and the Permanent...weiterlesen »
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At the Vienna Regional Court on Tuesday, a trial concerning an extortionate kidnapping in mafia circles is taking place under strict security measures - a photography and filming ban is in effect inside...weiterlesen »
People in Austria feel safe, but less so than five years ago. This is the result of a representative study presented on Monday by the Association of Security Companies in Austria (VSÖ). The association...weiterlesen »
Educational institutions in Austria, and especially in Vienna, are considered open places, yet access for non-school personnel is generally prohibited. Security expert Martin Wiesinger from the Association...weiterlesen »
A 59-year-old diver from Poland died in an accident on Monday in Lake Attersee. He had descended to a depth of 70 meters at the "Black Bridge" in Steinbach (Vöcklabruck district) and lost consciousness....weiterlesen »
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has suggested Austria's mediation in efforts to return abducted Ukrainian children. "We discussed the possibility of Austria's mediation in this matter to bring the...weiterlesen »
The Freedom Party submitted an "urgent inquiry" to Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) regarding the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the National Council on Monday. Since Stocker himself...weiterlesen »
With its own smartphone and a new mobile offering, the business group of US President Donald Trump aims to attract conservative customers. "We are launching a whole product package where people receive...weiterlesen »
At the beginning of the budget week in the National Council, different assessments clashed in a general debate on Monday afternoon. While the Greens mainly criticized the cuts in the climate sector, but...weiterlesen »
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has brought up the possibility of Austria mediating in efforts to return abducted Ukrainian children. "We talked about the possibility of Austria mediating in this...weiterlesen »
According to the organizers, the Vienna Danube Island Festival is the largest open-air festival in Europe with free admission. For over 40 years, visitors have been offered a high-quality music, action,...weiterlesen »
Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger (NEOS) met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha in Vienna on Monday. The two ministers signed a declaration of...weiterlesen »
According to the instructions of the Israeli authorities, there is a "de facto restriction on freedom of movement in the country for security reasons, in addition to the airspace closure." The Foreign...weiterlesen »
The fiscal council sees "a great additional need for consolidation" in the budget in a report presented on Monday. After a deficit of 4.7 percent of GDP in 2024, a minus of 4.3 percent is expected this...weiterlesen »
They were struck by lightning and fatally injured during their descent due to a sudden change in weather. Rescue teams found the three lifeless near a marked trail at around 2,270 meters in the evening....weiterlesen »
Six days after the shooting spree by a 21-year-old former student in Graz, which resulted in ten fatalities, the investigation team "Luctus" is now intensely engaged in verifying possible social media...weiterlesen »
The Nova Rock Festival in Nickelsdorf, Burgenland, was satisfactory for the police and ÖAMTC. Around 200,000 visitors celebrated from Wednesday to Saturday on the Pannonia Fields "without significant incidents,"...weiterlesen »
At the end of March 2023, Zelensky addressed the National Council via video link. The event was overshadowed by a boycott by FPÖ parliamentarians. A large part of the SPÖ deputies also stayed away. The...weiterlesen »
Austria's female soldiers are allowed to have long hair, but male soldiers are not. A long-haired officer from Vorarlberg received a disciplinary penalty, felt discriminated against, and went to the Administrative...weiterlesen »
Thus, the tower appears as a library over the summer months. The project was officially presented on Monday. The wrapping, which is taking place for the 17th time, consists of a total of 30 printed mesh...weiterlesen »
The Vienna Danube Island Festival kicks off its 42nd edition on Friday, offering a total of 700 hours of programming over three days on 16 stages. This time, the lineup includes not only international...weiterlesen »
On the night of June 15, two teenagers - a 13-year-old and a 16-year-old - were arrested on suspicion of burglary in Pressgasse in Vienna-Wieden. The two are suspected of having smashed the windows of...weiterlesen »
Around the Danube Island Festival 2025 , the Wiener Linien will increase their intervals and bring visitors to the biggest island party of the year. The Danube Island Festival, Europe's largest open-air...weiterlesen »
The 28-year-old Serbian, who was seriously injured on Sunday during a police shooting incident in Vienna-Brigittenau, remained in critical condition on Monday. "The man underwent emergency surgery yesterday...weiterlesen »
Whether at home, outside in the city park, or on a summer vacation at the beach – our four-legged friends accompany and enrich us in every situation, and this special effect does not stop at the office...weiterlesen »
"I absolutely won't do that. For no money in the world," the 51-year-old Berlin chef made clear. For him, cooking in a private setting is simply not an issue. It is his job, a part of his personality,...weiterlesen »
More sleep, less stress, healthier living—working from home brings measurable advantages. A research team from the University of South Australia studied the effects of working from home on the lives of...weiterlesen »
Imagine applying for passports for your little ones, and suddenly there's a detail that turns the world of the royals upside down! That's exactly what apparently happened to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle....weiterlesen »
Sure, the Donauinselfest is huge and has countless stages for every musical taste. A highlight is traditionally the Radio NÖ stage, which once again features exciting acts this year. Look forward to a...weiterlesen »
A 49-year-old German man had a fatal accident on Saturday while hiking in the Mangfall Mountains in the municipality of Thiersee in Tyrol (Kufstein district). The man fell approximately 120 meters to his...weiterlesen »
It was a show of power not seen in Washington D.C. for a long time. Heavy tanks like the M1 Abrams were transported on low-loaders through the streets before being presented on the National Mall. In the...weiterlesen »
It was a display of power not seen in Washington D.C. for a long time. Heavy tanks like the M1 Abrams were transported on flatbed trucks through the streets before being showcased on the National Mall....weiterlesen »
Max Verstappen continues to reign at the top of the drivers' standings. With a solid lead, the Red Bull driver is diligently collecting points and showing consistency. But the competition is not sleeping....weiterlesen »
A silent sign of unity: On Sunday, numerous Salzburg residents came together at Residenzplatz to commemorate the victims of the rampage in Graz. The rally was organized by various youth organizations and...weiterlesen »
Now it has happened again. According to media reports, Michael Sommer was once again involved in an accident where alcohol was involved. The exact circumstances are still the subject of reporting, but...weiterlesen »
More health with less effort? This method makes it possible. The recommendation to walk 10,000 steps a day is widespread – but never scientifically proven. It originally came from a Japanese marketing...weiterlesen »
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The federal government wants to standardize the health hotline 1450 across Austria. According to the plans of Vice Chancellor Andreas Babler (SPÖ), it should be "expanded into a health navigator for Austria."...weiterlesen »
Since May 1, mobile phone use is generally prohibited up to the eighth grade. In practice, according to student, teacher, and parent representatives, there seem to be no problems with the new regulation...weiterlesen »
In practice, however, only a small portion opts for this, as shown by graduate numbers. Critics have long been calling for a standalone teacher training program in special education due to the personnel...weiterlesen »