Parents on Trial in Vienna for Attempted Murder of Baby

vor 4 Stunden - VOL.at

Court spokeswoman Christina Salzborn confirmed the trial date to the APA on Friday. The father was charged as the direct perpetrator, the mother as an accomplice. The Vienna Criminal Police Office began...weiterlesen »

Red Cross Prepares for Frequency Festival 2025

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

The festival on the Traisen will take place from Wednesday to Friday next week (August 13 to 15). It presents the helpers with "medical service challenges" again, it was emphasized on Friday. At peak times,...weiterlesen »

Drug Trial Against Priest in Krems Has Been Moved

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

The regional court cited delivery obstacles as the reason in a statement on Friday. The 39-year-old clergyman and three co-defendants are accused of unauthorized handling of drug precursors. The quartet...weiterlesen »

"Biene Österreich" Demands More Modern Analysis of Honey

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"Biene Österreich" chairman Wolfgang Pointecker criticizes the outdated and manipulable testing methods for honey and refers to research by the ZDF program "Frontal," which according to Pointecker has...weiterlesen »

Criminal Proceedings Against Investor Pecik Resolved by Diversion

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

The case was resolved through diversion at the Vienna Regional Court, where Pecik was supposed to be tried, with the consent of the WKStA. This was confirmed by court spokeswoman Christina Salzborn to...weiterlesen »

Austrian Armed Forces Commemoration for Nazi Resistance Fighter Bernardis

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Bernardis is considered the highest-ranking Austrian resistance fighter against National Socialism and is, alongside Carl Szokoll, the most well-known. He was one of the few Austrian officers who played...weiterlesen »

Wild Brawl in Vienna-Leopoldstadt Resulted in Injuries

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

Prior to this, he allegedly behaved aggressively towards two 22-year-olds. The two victims were slightly injured and were taken to a hospital after receiving emergency medical care from the rescue service....weiterlesen »

Assault in Vienna-Hernals: 29-Year-Old Arrested

vor 7 Stunden - VOL.at

The younger man was taken to a hospital. During his interrogation, however, the accused claimed that he had only defended himself against an attack by the 26-year-old, reported the state police department...weiterlesen »

Shoplifter Caught at Vienna Central Station

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

A store detective observed the suspect, known to the police, as he attempted to leave a store in the area of Vienna Central Station with unpaid goods. The 20-year-old man initially provided false information...weiterlesen »

Green State Spokesperson for Own Green Candidacy in BP Election

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

"Of course, the Greens must always offer an alternative, so why not," said Tyrol's state spokesperson Mair in the APA interview. The success of Alexander Van der Bellen, the former federal spokesperson...weiterlesen »

With Kurz, one must reckon

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Sebastian Kurz is being courted. Recently, he was welcomed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at an event near Budapest; among others, Alice Weidel, the leader of the German AfD, was also present....weiterlesen »

Parent Representatives Reject Better Mixing of Schools Through Student Allocation

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Paul Haschka from the umbrella association of parent associations criticizes that children are sometimes sent to hotspot schools against their wishes to achieve better mixing. He opposes the "forced allocation"...weiterlesen »

Debt is Rising: Austria's Crisis Resilience is Weak

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The high national debt and low economic growth are currently troubling Austria. This affects the state's resilience to future crises, as the rating agency Scope assesses Austria's economic situation. The...weiterlesen »

Viennese Man Wanted to Attack Craftsman in Vienna-Favoriten with Knife

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According to the police, two craftsmen were engaged in repair work in an apartment of a multi-party building around 3:00 PM when the 41-year-old tenant suddenly charged at one of the men with a knife....weiterlesen »

Truck Trailer Runs Over 37-Year-Old in Lower Austria

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In Mittelberg, a cadastral community of the town of Langenlois in the Krems district, a truck driver was run over by a trailer on Thursday morning, which he had previously detached. An emergency medical...weiterlesen »

Another Arrest in the Environment of Swift Attacker

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According to the Wiener Neustadt public prosecutor's office, a 20-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday who is said to have been in contact with the main suspect Beran A. Pre-trial detention has been...weiterlesen »

Acquittal for Former Justice Minister Brandstetter in Perjury Trial

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Ex-Minister of Justice Brandstetter was accused of falsely claiming in the parliamentary committee on March 31, 2022, that he could not hand over his phone on February 25, 2021, because it was at home....weiterlesen »

US Tariffs: Wifo Chief Warns of Growing Uncertainty

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The immediate effects of the tariffs on the economy here are predictable, "but the uncertainty (...) is harder to quantify," Felbermayr said on Thursday in the Ö1 midday journal of ORF. According to calculations...weiterlesen »

US Tariffs: Wifo Chief Warns of Growing Uncertainty

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The trade measures ordered by Donald Trump were scheduled to take effect at midnight (Washington local time; Thursday 6:00 AM CEST), as the US President confirmed a few minutes earlier on his platform...weiterlesen »

Acquittal for Former Justice Minister Brandstetter in Perjury Trial

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Ex-Minister of Justice Brandstetter was accused of falsely claiming in the parliamentary committee on March 31, 2022, that he could not hand over his phone on February 25, 2021, because it was at home....weiterlesen »

Illegal Trade with Doping Substances on a Large Scale: Viennese Convicted

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The fact that good money can be made from trading illegal doping substances, coveted in strength sports and fitness circles, was illustrated by a trial at the Vienna regional court on Thursday. A 46-year-old,...weiterlesen »

Clothing Stolen: Vienna Police Caught Shoplifters with Loot Worth 1,500 Euros

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According to the police, the three men attracted attention in two clothing stores due to their behavior: they took numerous items of clothing from the shelves, stashed them in brought-along shopping bags,...weiterlesen »

Increase in Psychiatric Involuntary Commitments

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In 2024, over 25,000 placements under the Placement Act (UbG) were reported across Austria. On average, about 770 people are forcibly in psychiatric facilities daily – mostly due to acute self-harm or...weiterlesen »

Hotel Association Demands Government Action Against Fake Reviews

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"Even a few bad reviews can push businesses down on platforms, prevent business deals, and ruin price enforcement. Platforms usually react very slowly or not at all. Politics cannot continue to stand by...weiterlesen »

Vienna's Summer German Courses Are Well Attended

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Since 2022, the city of Vienna has been offering free summer German courses for children and adolescents with problems in the language of instruction. This year, for the first time, there are also offerings...weiterlesen »

Suspicion of Theft in Vienna Hair Salon: Two Men Arrested

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The Vienna police need to solve a mysterious theft. Officers from the task force for combating street crime (EGS) noticed two suspects on Wednesday because they were following an elderly passerby by car...weiterlesen »

New Wheelchair and Bicycle Park at Wienerberg is Complete

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"The project is another important example of how it is possible to actively involve people in the design of our city. The goal is always to enable a better life for everyone and to make the best use of...weiterlesen »

Wild Escape on E-Scooter in Vienna 15 Ends with Arrest

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On August 6th, around 10:45 AM, police officers in the 15th district of Vienna noticed two men who were apparently involved in a drug transaction. When the officers attempted to conduct a check, one of...weiterlesen »

Suspicion of Theft in Vienna Hair Salon: Two Men Arrested

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Officers from the Task Force for Combating Street Crime (EGS) noticed the suspicious behavior of two men on Wednesday morning during a focus patrol in Vienna-Meidling. The men appeared to be following...weiterlesen »

Street Robber Targeted Gold Jewelry in Vienna-Simmering

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According to police reports, a 32-year-old woman had her jewelry violently snatched from her in Gattergasse in Vienna-Simmering around 2:45 PM. The perpetrator initially fled on foot but then boarded a...weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: ORF Starts Search for National Preliminary Decision

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In a few days, it will be decided where the ORF will host the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 . The selection of the act that will represent Austria in the music competition is also taking shape. The casting...weiterlesen »

Terror Attack in Villach: Investigations Concluded

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The Klagenfurt public prosecutor's office confirmed a corresponding report by ORF Carinthia on Thursday. The 23-year-old asylum seeker from Syria randomly stabbed people near the main square of Villach...weiterlesen »

Acquittal for Former Justice Minister Brandstetter in Trial for False Testimony

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Ex-Minister of Justice Brandstetter was accused of falsely claiming in the parliamentary committee on March 31, 2022, that he could not hand over his phone on February 25, 2021, because it was at home....weiterlesen »

Burgenland Takes Zoning Law Steps Following Friedrichshof Debate

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

According to information from Thursday, the creation of two new special zoning categories was established, requiring projects in the area of enforcement measures or psychiatric care to have their own land...weiterlesen »

Over 700 Workshops on Extremism Prevention Held at Schools

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According to the Ministry of the Interior, 13,500 people were reached. The Directorate for State Protection and Intelligence Service (DSN) has now trained more than 100 extremism prevention officers, as...weiterlesen »

35 Kilos of Cannabis in Luggage: Smuggler Stopped at Vienna Airport

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

About 35 kilos of cannabis herb were seized in two suitcases at Vienna Airport in Schwechat. A 28-year-old Greek citizen was arrested according to the Lower Austria State Police Directorate on Thursday...weiterlesen »

After Theft Spree in Gänserndorf District: Police Request Information on Further Heists by Sextet

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

After a shoplifting incident last week, six suspects aged between 17 and 45 were temporarily arrested. The total damage amounts to 11,000 euros. The police believe that the suspects may have committed...weiterlesen »

ÖVP Calls on Freedom Party to Collaborate

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

He also sees the Freedom Party as being challenged in the planned state reform, as they have an important role with the chairman of the state governors' conference, Mario Kunasek. Marchetti is not impressed...weiterlesen »

Teacher Shortage: Situation Eases According to Education Directorates

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The application situation for the coming school year is good or at least better than in previous years, according to the consensus of the education directorates to the APA. Comparatively difficult, just...weiterlesen »

Municipal Reforms: NEOS Adopted Policy Paper

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The document titled "Republic of the Best Municipalities - A State That Works for the People" was reportedly adopted unanimously, according to a press release. The Pink Party wants open decision-making...weiterlesen »

SPÖ-Hergovich: "My goal is to end Black-Blue in Lower Austria"

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

"My goal is to end the black-blue coalition in Lower Austria to implement policies that focus on the interests of families," said the state councilor. At the federal level, Hergovich considers intervention...weiterlesen »

First Anniversary of Richard Lugner's Death: Family Remembers Quietly

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

As loud as the life of the master builder was, the family spends the first anniversary of his death without media attention. "The family mourns in silence," it was said to the APA. In Döbling, there could...weiterlesen »

AI Study in Vienna: Origin Influences Place of Residence Down to the Block

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Migrants with the same nationality usually live in similar residential areas in Vienna, and the composition of residents can change surprisingly significantly within just a few blocks. This finding comes...weiterlesen »

Construction Start for New City Quarter Meischlgasse in Vienna-Liesing

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Construction of the first new municipal building has begun at the Rosi-Schweizer-Promenade in Vienna-Liesing in the development area "In der Wiesen." The Meischlgasse city quarter comprises two interconnected...weiterlesen »

Three Years in Prison After Attack with Glass Shard on Partner

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

The prosecutor accused the woman, who had four previous convictions, of attempted murder, while the defendant and her lawyer claimed self-defense. The jury mostly denied the attempted murder and recognized...weiterlesen »

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