Meinl-Reisinger on ESC Boycott: "Exclusion Does Not Alleviate Any Crisis"

vor 3 Stunden - VOL.at

Ireland, Slovenia, Spain, the Netherlands, Iceland, and Belgium have announced or are considering boycotting the 2026 ESC in Vienna if Israel participates. This step would "make it impossible for an important...weiterlesen »

Over 3,000 Participants at Palestine Demonstration in Vienna

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

According to police reports, between three and three and a half thousand people demanded measures against the Jewish state on Saturday afternoon during a demonstration in Vienna in connection with what...weiterlesen »

OMV employee allegedly spied for Russia

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

An employee of the Austrian oil, gas, and chemical company OMV is reportedly suspected of being unmasked as a spy for Russia. The magazine "Profil" reported that the Directorate for State Protection and...weiterlesen »

Fraud Prevention: ÖVP Also Wants Social Abuse in the Package

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

Negotiations on the federal government's planned anti-fraud package are ongoing. Initial key points from the expert commission set up by SPÖ Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer include the abolition of...weiterlesen »

Civil Servant Salaries: According to Stocker, Zero Pay Rounds Threaten Without Talks

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As is well known, the federal government wants to reopen the salary agreement in the public sector. However, it is unclear whether the union will actually enter into talks. "The question is whether negotiations...weiterlesen »

Daniel Fellner is the new Carinthian SPÖ Party Leader

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Fellner received 481 of the 499 valid votes cast. Opponent Wolfgang Rami received 3.61 percent, and 13 votes were invalid. Previously, Kaiser had bid farewell to the delegates after 15 years as party leader....weiterlesen »

Dogs, Drones and Action at the "Vienna Police Day"

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A special highlight will be the presentations by WEGA and the police dog unit. The operations department will also provide insights into their work – from drone operations to special equipment for explosive...weiterlesen »

Late Summer Troubles Elk "Emil"

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

Moose "Emil" continues to roam through Upper Austria after having wandered over from Lower Austria on Friday morning. He was last seen in Hargelsberg (Linz-Land district) on Friday evening before disappearing...weiterlesen »

14-Year-Old in Custody After Threat of Shooting Rampage

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

The Eisenstadt public prosecutor's office then ordered the temporary arrest of the teenager, according to the "Kronen Zeitung". Pre-trial detention was imposed, reported ORF Burgenland online. The authority...weiterlesen »

Issues with Budget for Vienna Subway Expansion: Renegotiations Needed

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

Three years ago, a financial package of 5.7 billion euros was agreed upon for the construction of the U-Bahn lines U2 and U5 between the city of Vienna and the federal government. However, these conditions...weiterlesen »

Caregiver Allegedly Sexually Abused Demented Pensioner in Vienna

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

A young caregiver was arrested on Thursday in Vienna for allegedly abusing a demented pensioner. Nina Bussek, spokeswoman for the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office, confirmed a corresponding report by...weiterlesen »

Drunk Attacked Neighbor in Vienna-Favoriten with Knife

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

When a 44-year-old (citizen of Bulgaria) came home on September 19 around 9:00 PM in Vienna-Favoriten, an argument broke out between a neighbor and him in the stairwell. The 38-year-old Romanian national...weiterlesen »

Again Stabbing Incident at the Vienna Belt

vor 22 Stunden - VOL.at

On September 19, around 10:00 PM, a confrontation occurred in a park near the Vienna Neubaugürtel involving several people. A 37-year-old was injured with a knife. He received emergency medical care from...weiterlesen »

Moose "Emil" on a Journey: Why We Should Not Intervene

vor 24 Stunden - VOL.at

The moose "Emil," presumably migrated from Poland, has been roaming through Austria for weeks. In St. Pölten, he brought the Westbahn railway line to a standstill, and he has been repeatedly sighted in...weiterlesen »

Medvedev Threats Against Austria: "Russia is Testing Us"

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The Secretary General in the Ministry of Defense, Arnold Kammel, sees Austria as a target of Russia's hybrid warfare. Verbal outbursts and threats from Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chief of the Russian Security...weiterlesen »

New VR Center Opens at Vienna's Danube Tower

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The operators announced in a press release that three major virtual reality productions are planned annually at the new immersive center. They are focusing on "state-of-the-art technology and captivating...weiterlesen »

Pumpkin Season is Here: These Varieties are in High Demand Now

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As soon as September begins, pumpkins increasingly find their way into the shopping carts of Austrians. At the online supermarket Gurkerl, demand in the first two weeks of September alone increased by...weiterlesen »

New Hydrogen E-Buses Make Their Rounds in Vienna's City Center

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From September 22, electric hydrogen buses will be regularly deployed on the inner-city Vienna bus lines 2A and 3A for the first time. The ten new vehicles combine electric drive with fuel cell technology...weiterlesen »

Alleged Rape in Vienna Container - Two Women Report Similar Experiences

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

For the third person, it still needs to be clarified whether it is a victim or a witness, according to the authorities in the evening to APA. The new findings are being examined by the State Criminal Police...weiterlesen »

Football: Wiener Austria Against Ried for Third Consecutive Victory

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Vice-champion against champion: On Saturday, the opening of the 7th round of the football Bundesliga will see a duel between Red Bull Salzburg and defending champion Sturm Graz, marking the first major...weiterlesen »

NR Election: Court of Audit Found No Cost Violations

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The review of the FPÖ's election campaign report is still ongoing. The ÖVP came closest to the legal campaign spending limit of 8.66 million euros, spending 7.9 million euros on the campaign, followed...weiterlesen »

Football: Rapid Can Score Half a Dozen Against GAK

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Rapid, the league leader, could be a full seven points ahead of the rest after Sunday's matches in the 7th round of the football Bundesliga - assuming a win against bottom team GAK (17:00). The situation...weiterlesen »

SOS Children's Village: Several Suspected Cases of Violence in Imst

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Following the emergence of suspected cases of violence at SOS Children's Village, the known details regarding the Tyrolean location in Imst are expanding. "Five cases of suspected child endangerment" have...weiterlesen »

Subsidy for Annual Pass of Wiener Linien Remains After All

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

This was announced by Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ) to the APA on Friday. Initially, it was planned to end the corresponding support. Affected individuals could have purchased the new "Special Annual Pass"...weiterlesen »

10 Years of Vienna Rum Festival: The Highlights for the Anniversary

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For the first time in 2025, the festival will span three floors of the brewery. International and national exhibitors, renowned brands, and exciting newcomers will present a variety of rum types. 106 rum...weiterlesen »

40-Year-Old Arrested After Burglary in Vienna-Margareten

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A passerby alerted the police emergency number on Thursday evening. He reportedly observed in Vienna-Margareten how a man smashed the window of a restaurant, climbed through it, and left the establishment...weiterlesen »

Trial After Threat Against Mauthausen Memorial

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A 20-year-old, who was taken into custody for threats against employees of the Mauthausen concentration camp memorial in Upper Austria, must face court on October 6. The Linz public prosecutor's office...weiterlesen »

TikToker Approved Graz Rampage: 14 Months in Prison

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The influencer with millions of followers had endorsed the rampage at the Graz BORG Dreierschützengasse in two videos, likely out of anger at the authorities. Judge Claudia Bandion-Ortner also ordered...weiterlesen »

Vienna Police Stopped Illegal Joyride by Teenagers

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Officers from the Vienna Traffic Department noticed a vehicle on September 18 around 5:00 a.m. whose driver repeatedly ignored speed limits. The vehicle was eventually stopped at the exit of the A22 near...weiterlesen »

Ads - Proceedings Against City of Vienna Dismissed

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The case involved media advertisements, especially during the Corona period. According to the announcement, the investigations were initiated based on several anonymous reports - including against Mayor...weiterlesen »

NEOS launch "Education Tour" for Reforms in the Education Sector

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

It is about involving citizens in the "massive upheavals" in the education system, said NEOS club chairman Yannick Shetty at a press conference on Friday. At the same time, he tempered the "huge expectations":...weiterlesen »

"Dumb and Pointless": Schellhorn Against "Cultural Boycotts" Before ESC

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In the increasingly heated debate about Israel's participation in the Vienna Song Contest 2026, NEOS State Secretary Josef Schellhorn has now intervened. In response to the announcement by numerous countries...weiterlesen »

In Upper Austria spotted: Moose "Emil" has left Lower Austria

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The moose "Emil", who has been roaming through Austria for weeks, has arrived in Upper Austria as expected. In the morning, he arrived in Kronstorf (district of Linz-Land) and was already accompanied by...weiterlesen »

Weapons and Nazi Memorabilia: 54-Year-Old Charged After House Search

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The suspect fled and hid for hours before turning himself in to the police, the Styrian State Police Directorate announced on Friday. He was reported. The investigations were initiated because the suspect...weiterlesen »

"Stupid and Pointless": Schellhorn Against "Cultural Boycotts" Before ESC

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In the increasingly heated debate about Israel's participation in the Vienna Song Contest 2026, NEOS State Secretary Josef Schellhorn is now getting involved. In response to the announcement by numerous...weiterlesen »

Deaths After Shooting in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: 24-Year-Old Daughter Has Also Died

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

This was confirmed to APA upon inquiry early Friday morning from the AKH. The 44-year-old perpetrator, who was also the husband and father of the victims, was found dead after the crime and a shootout...weiterlesen »

Deaths After Shooting in Vienna-Leopoldstadt: 24-Year-Old Daughter Has Also Died

vor 2 Tagen - VOL.at

This was confirmed to APA on Friday morning by the Vienna General Hospital (AKH). The 44-year-old perpetrator, who was the husband and father of the victims, was found dead after the incident in Vienna-Leopoldstadt...weiterlesen »

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