Police Operation in Vienna: Tram Damaged on Linzer Straße

vor 4 Stunden - VOL.at

A police operation was triggered early Friday afternoon in Vienna-Penzing after an unspecified "object" hit a tram on line 52. The incident occurred at Linzer Straße 150. Eyewitnesses reported extensive...weiterlesen »

Attempted Robbery in Vienna-Brigittenau: Two Young Men Injured

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

Up to ten unknown perpetrators allegedly demanded money and cigarettes from two young men yesterday in the area of the Treppelweg near Georg-Danzer-Steg. After the victims did not comply with the demand,...weiterlesen »

The Gaming Event of the Year: A1 eSports Festival in Vienna

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

For two days, Vienna will be all about digital competition. On July 5 and 6, 2025 , the Austria Center Vienna will transform into a stage for Austria's largest eSports event. The A1 Austrian eSports Festival...weiterlesen »

Government Sends E-Economy Law for Review

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

The Electricity Industry Act, presented by Minister of Economic Affairs Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) at a press conference, aims to fundamentally change the electricity market in Austria. It includes...weiterlesen »

ÖBB Challenge BVwG Decision on Ebenfurth Rail Loop

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

The BVwG had partially revoked already granted permits due to lack of jurisdiction, as was announced last week. The ÖBB Infrastructure AG and the involved authorities do not share this legal view. Therefore,...weiterlesen »

After Flixbus Accident: How Safe Are Bus Trips Really?

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

A serious accident involving a Flixbus on the A19 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has reignited the discussion about the safety of long-distance bus travel. In the early morning hours of July 4th, a Flixbus...weiterlesen »

After Flixbus Accident: How Safe Are Bus Trips Really?

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

A serious accident involving a Flixbus on the A19 in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has reignited the discussion about the safety of long-distance bus travel. In the early morning hours of July 4th, a Flixbus...weiterlesen »

19,000 Ideas for Less Bureaucracy in Austria's Schools

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

Education Minister Christoph Wiederkehr (NEOS) has promised schools debureaucratization. To achieve this, 80 percent of the circulars are to be eliminated by the ministry starting in the fall. In June,...weiterlesen »

20 Injured in Serious Flixbus Accident on the Way to Vienna

vor 9 Stunden - VOL.at

According to a police spokesperson, 20 travelers were injured in the Flixbus accident. One traveler was critically injured. This person was trapped for two hours before being rescued. The spokesperson...weiterlesen »

20 Injured in Serious Flixbus Accident on the Way to Vienna

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

According to media reports, the Flixbus veered off the German highway and overturned. 20 travelers were injured in the accident, one of them critically, according to a police spokesperson. The Flixbus...weiterlesen »

First Responses After FPÖ Flood of Inquiries on Corona

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

In 2019, there were about 200 submissions from private individuals on the Parliament's website. In 2022, the number rose to over 250,000 during the Corona pandemic. By 2024, it had decreased to around...weiterlesen »

Austria Deported Criminals to Syria

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

The Ministry of the Interior carried out the deportation of a Syrian criminal with ties to the terrorist militia "Islamic State" (IS) to his home country on Thursday morning. This marked the first deportation...weiterlesen »

Austria Deported Criminals to Syria

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

The Ministry of the Interior carried out the deportation of a Syrian criminal with ties to the terrorist militia "Islamic State" (IS) to his home country on Thursday morning. This marked the first deportation...weiterlesen »

Austria Deported Criminals to Syria

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The Ministry of the Interior carried out the deportation of a Syrian criminal to his home country on Thursday morning. This marked the first deportation to Syria in 15 years, according to the Ministry...weiterlesen »

"Bauer sucht Frau" Star Denise Munding and Daughter Survive Dramatic Car Accident

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Visible are two heavily damaged vehicles, one of them in the roadside ditch. The horse trailer was also torn from the tow hitch by the impact and came to rest in a field. Denise has not yet publicly shared...weiterlesen »

Agreement on New Rules for Politicians' Social Media Accounts

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In the future, it will be permissible for staff in ministerial offices to manage the social media accounts of government members. A retroactive application, which had previously caused criticism because...weiterlesen »

Football World Mourns: Diogo Jota Dies in Car Accident in Spain

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A tragic accident shakes the football world: Diogo Jota, 28-year-old striker for Liverpool FC and Portuguese national player, died in a car accident in Spain on the night of July 3, 2025. His younger brother...weiterlesen »

Power Outage at Vienna Police

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"It was a power outage, as can happen anytime and anywhere," said the executive in response to an APA inquiry. The outage had no impact on operations. "There is a comprehensive plan for such cases, which...weiterlesen »

Austria Deported Criminals to Syria

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The Ministry of the Interior carried out the deportation of a Syrian criminal to his home country on Thursday morning. This marked the first deportation to Syria in 15 years, according to the Ministry...weiterlesen »

Young Prairie Dogs Appear in Vienna Zoo

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

As early as mid-May, the six black-tailed prairie dogs were born at the Schönbrunn Zoo. Since the rodents are born naked and blind, they were cared for by their mother in an underground burrow for about...weiterlesen »

ASFINAG Tips for a Safe and Relaxed Holiday Drive

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

For the start of the holidays in southern and western Austria, ASFINAG has compiled tips for a relaxed and safe holiday drive. Breaks are important: Take a short break at least every two hours. With the...weiterlesen »

White-Tailed Eagle in Lower Austria Hit by Train After Gunshot Injury: Dead

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"Dante" was equipped with a GPS transmitter in 2020 in the Donau-Auen National Park for behavioral observation. In May, the signal registered no movement for several hours. BirdLife then initiated a search...weiterlesen »

After the Subway Chaos: How Safe Are the Wiener Linien?

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

On Tuesday evening, there was a massive incident on the U1: A rescue operation in the Stephansplatz area led to the complete interruption of the line between Taubstummengasse and Nestroyplatz. The Vienna...weiterlesen »

Electricity Production Currently Almost Entirely Renewable

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Following that is hydropower, which has been suffering from low water levels since the beginning of the year. In third place is wind power, where the calm associated with the heat across Europe is leading...weiterlesen »

Partial Pension: Social Committee Gave Green Light

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Partial retirement received the green light in the Social Committee on Wednesday. Starting next year, this will allow older employees to work part-time while simultaneously receiving a portion of their...weiterlesen »

Austria's Rivers Losing Water: Greenpeace Warns

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In 15 out of 18 examined watercourses, an average lower water volume was measured in the summer months from 2000 to 2022 compared to the years 1977 to 1999. In Vorarlberg and Burgenland, rivers have lost...weiterlesen »

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