Attempted Murder Trial Against Speedster in Upper Austria Begins

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A 20-year-old driver, who engaged in a wild car chase with the police on the night of January 31, which ended with several injuries, has been on trial for attempted murder in Wels since Thursday. "He went...weiterlesen »

Process in Carinthia - Judge Sarcastically: "That Is Making a Very Good Impression on the Jurors Right Now"

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They are accused of importing more than seven kilograms of heroin and more than two kilograms of cocaine from Slovenia to Carinthia and partially selling it here. The trial was adjourned, and if convicted,...weiterlesen »

Man Killed in Salzburg: Burglar Receives Life Sentence

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At the Salzburg Regional Court on Thursday, a 36-year-old man from Tennengau was sentenced to life imprisonment by a jury for murder and aggravated robbery. The man is said to have killed a 52-year-old...weiterlesen »

Next Indictment Against René Benko

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In the Signa complex, the second indictment by the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) has now been filed. Company founder René Benko, who has been in pre-trial detention since January...weiterlesen »

Next Indictment Against René Benko

vor 6 Stunden - VOL.at

In the Signa complex, the second indictment by the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) has now been filed. Company founder René Benko, who has been in pre-trial detention since January...weiterlesen »

Process on Violence Against Former Partner in Vienna

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"You will see, you will not believe the victim, but the defendant," said the 27-year-old's defense attorney in his opening statement. It was a "toxic relationship," with violence occurring on both sides:...weiterlesen »

Next Indictment Against René Benko

vor 8 Stunden - VOL.at

In the Signa complex, the second indictment by the Economic and Corruption Prosecutor's Office (WKStA) has now been filed. Company founder René Benko and a co-defendant are being summoned to court for...weiterlesen »

Emergency in Wash Box: Diversion for Carinthian

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Because he relieved himself in at least 30 instances in the foam brush container of a car wash, a 40-year-old Carinthian had to answer to the Regional Court in Klagenfurt on Thursday. The criminal proceeding...weiterlesen »

Stolen E-Scooter Located at Vienna Main Station

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The owner located the e-scooter at Vienna Central Station and contacted the authorities. They apprehended the suspect and secured the vehicle. The man did not confess during an interrogation. According...weiterlesen »

Arrest After Attack on Homeless Sleeping Area

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

Behind this privacy screen, a 46-year-old man was sleeping, who woke up due to the smoke and extinguished the fire. This led to a verbal argument, during which the 63-year-old reportedly set his dog on...weiterlesen »

25-Year-Old Stabbed in Vienna Apartment: Critically Injured

vor 11 Stunden - VOL.at

The incident occurred around 7 a.m. Neighbors had previously heard cries for help and alerted emergency services. With the support of the special unit WEGA, officers arrived at the apartment and found,...weiterlesen »

Owl Rescued from Chimney by Fire Department

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

The homeowners raised the alarm because they heard a strange noise in the chimney. Through a small maintenance hatch, the emergency services could see that the bird was stuck in the narrow shaft. They...weiterlesen »

Autumn is Danger Time: High Season for DIY Accidents is Approaching

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DIY is a part of everyday life for Austrians, but activities like hammering or drilling lead to serious accidents. The prevention institution KFV warned of a significant increase in the number of injuries....weiterlesen »

Correctional Officer Charged with Coercion and Abuse of Authority

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A correctional officer must answer to charges of abuse of authority and coercion at the Regional Court of Steyr on September 29. He is alleged to have had sex with a woman housed in a forensic-therapeutic...weiterlesen »

Terror Attack in Villach: Report on Intent Submitted to Higher Authority

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The public prosecutor's office in Klagenfurt submitted a project report to the higher authority in the investigation proceedings following the Islamist terrorist attack in Villach last February. Public...weiterlesen »

Seven Arrests After Robberies at Altaussee Fair: Police Seek More Victims

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The police in the Upper Styrian district of Liezen arrested seven people who committed two robberies in the vicinity of the Altaussee fair on the night of last Sunday. In one of the robberies, the victims...weiterlesen »

Man Shouted National Socialist & Anti-Semitic Ideology in Front of Vienna Synagogue

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The incident occurred around 7:30 PM on Große Schiffgasse, in front of the "Schiffschul". A police officer noticed the man and repeatedly instructed him to stop his behavior. When he did not comply with...weiterlesen »

Accident in Schwechat: Man Fell to His Death

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During a rappelling exercise in Schwechat (district of Bruck a.d. Leitha), a 57-year-old Lower Austrian fell to his death on Tuesday afternoon. The accident took place on a company premises, the state...weiterlesen »

74-Year-Old Pedestrian in Vienna-Landstraße Run Over by Truck: Dead

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The accident happened around 16:38 on Wiener Erdbergstraße. A 34-year-old man was likely driving his truck on Erdbergstraße towards Schlachthausgasse when he stopped behind a vehicle at a red light at...weiterlesen »

House of the Sea instead of Schönbrunn: Turtle Quintet Relocated

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The House of the Sea in Vienna-Mariahilf reports further new arrivals: Five radiated tortoises (Astrochelys radiata) have moved into the Madagascar exhibit on the ninth floor. The tortoise species is considered...weiterlesen »

Indictment in the Wienwert Case Final

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In February, former Wienwert head Stefan Gruze filed an objection against the indictment, which was rejected, as the Vienna Higher Regional Court announced in a press release on Wednesday. The Economic...weiterlesen »

Truck with Defective Tire Stopped During Focused Operation on Vienna A23

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During the special operation, heavy vehicles were inspected regarding the transport of dangerous goods and their technical condition. Compliance with the drivers' driving and rest times was also checked....weiterlesen »

Over a Kilo of Cocaine Hidden: Wild Chase in Vienna-Ottakring

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Yesterday, Tuesday, around 1 PM, police officers noticed a vehicle in the area of Hasnerstraße. After the passenger got out at Römergasse, the officers wanted to stop the driver. However, he evaded the...weiterlesen »

Next to Vienna Children's Playground: 58-Year-Old Drew Knife and Threatened Woman

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The incident occurred around 7:10 PM on Kürschnergasse. The verbal altercation escalated: the man insulted the woman and suddenly pulled out a knife, with which he threatened her. He then fled to a nearby...weiterlesen »

Pensioners Targeted: Duo Arrested After Attempted Theft in Vienna-Floridsdorf

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Officers from the task force for combating street crime targeted two individuals at Franz-Jonas-Platz on Tuesday morning, a 41-year-old woman and a 48-year-old man. The two Romanian citizens were specifically...weiterlesen »

39 Offenses in Four Federal States – Police Arrest Criminal Trio

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According to police information from Wednesday, 39 crimes in Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Vienna, and Styria have been attributed to three men aged 20, 29, and 30 after investigations by Schwechat detectives....weiterlesen »

Salzburg Woman (85) Died After Truck Accident

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In the city of Salzburg, a pedestrian was hit and killed by a truck on Tuesday afternoon. The driver of the vehicle, a 46-year-old Romanian woman, had stopped at an intersection and overlooked the woman...weiterlesen »

Accident at Dachstein: Tourist Fell into Crevasse

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Two German climbers rescued a Latvian tourist from a crevasse on the Dachstein on Monday. The police reported this on Wednesday. Thanks to their quick intervention, the woman survived the accident hypothermic...weiterlesen »

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