False Statement: Wolfgang Brandstetter Acquitted with Finality

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After Brandstetter's acquittal in the proceedings before the Vienna Regional Court in August, the public prosecutor's office had filed an appeal, but this has now been withdrawn, as reported by the "Oberösterreichische...weiterlesen »

Cause of Smoke in Vienna U1 Station Determined

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A damaged pantograph on a train of the Vienna U-Bahn line U1 was the cause of the smoke from the Praterstern station to Vorgartenstraße on Thursday evening. This was communicated by the Wiener Linien after...weiterlesen »

Insane Ride on the Vienna A22: Police End Dangerous Escape

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On October 2, a 22-year-old Serbian citizen evaded a police check on the A22 near Kaisermühlen, causing a dangerous situation during the evening traffic. Officers from the Vienna Traffic Department initially...weiterlesen »

August: Household Energy Prices Slightly Decreased Overall

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Overall, the energy price index (EPI) of the energy agency showed a decrease of 0.4 percent compared to the previous month, while prices increased by 5.9 percent year-on-year. The general inflation (consumer...weiterlesen »

Another Bottle Thrown at Graz Synagogue

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A cyclist threw the object into the courtyard of the guarded building and fled. The members of the community were in the synagogue at the time, so no one was injured. There had already been a similar incident...weiterlesen »

43-Year-Old Woman Dies in Traffic Accident in Zwettl

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According to police reports, the local resident veered off the L71 with her car. The vehicle collided with its roof against a tree and came to a stop in a roadside ditch. The woman from the Waldviertel...weiterlesen »

Rare Scimitar-Horned Oryxes: Double Offspring at Zoo Schmiding

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Unusually late in the year - the main birthing season is in spring and summer - the two young animals were born healthy and lively within a few days, the zoo reported on Friday. ABD0056_20251003 –...weiterlesen »

ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Must Answer to Linz Court

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The charge is abuse of official authority. Wöginger is accused of intervening with the former Secretary General in the Ministry of Finance, Thomas Schmid, on behalf of a party friend and ensuring that...weiterlesen »

ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Must Answer to Linz Court

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The charge is abuse of office. Wöginger is alleged to have intervened with the former Secretary General in the Ministry of Finance, Thomas Schmid, on behalf of a party friend and ensured that this person...weiterlesen »

Car Driver Dies in Head-On Collision with Truck

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The woman was traveling from Rohrbach an der Lafnitz towards Hartberg when she veered into the oncoming lane. She crashed into the heavy vehicle of a 56-year-old man from Eastern Styria. The driver died...weiterlesen »

Smoke at Praterstern: Faulty U1 Triggers Major Operation

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A defective train of the Vienna subway line U1 caused smoke development and a major fire department operation on Thursday evening. According to the professional rescue service and Vienna Lines, there were...weiterlesen »

Mobile Operator Drei Cuts Jobs: 90 Employees Affected

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This was confirmed by a Drei spokesperson to the "Kurier" (online). This would result in a reduction of over 5 percent of the positions. According to its own information, the telecommunications company...weiterlesen »

15-Year-Old Ex-IS Supporter Released Early from Custody Under Conditions

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At the end of August, the 15-year-old ex-IS supporter was released early on probation from the unconditional part of the sentence of eight months, but with conditions. The regular end of the sentence would...weiterlesen »

15-Year-Old Ex-IS Supporter Released Early from Custody Under Conditions

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At the end of August, the 15-year-old ex-IS supporter was released early on probation from the unconditional part of his sentence of eight months, but with conditions. The regular end of the sentence would...weiterlesen »

Drunk Man with Blank-Firing Gun Fled from Vienna Police

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Officers from the Vienna-Brigittenau city police command were called because of an intoxicated man with a suspected firearm. When the patrol encountered the man, he did not respond to the officers' commands...weiterlesen »

Viennese Speaks for Austria's Youth at the UN

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The 22-year-old Markus Wainde Wane represents Austria's youth at the UN General Assembly. This was announced by the Federal Youth Representation (BJV) on Thursday, which has been sending volunteer youth...weiterlesen »

Long Waiting Times, Doctor Shortage: Austrians Detect Deterioration in the Healthcare System

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Currently, half of the people in Austria are generally satisfied with the public healthcare system, with eleven percent even being very satisfied. However, according to a Gallup survey, 45 percent also...weiterlesen »

Drunk Man with Blank-Firing Gun Fled from Vienna Police

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Officers from the Vienna-Brigittenau city police command were called because of an intoxicated man with a suspected firearm. When the patrol encountered the man, he did not respond to the officers' requests...weiterlesen »

Arrest after Burglary in Vienna-Leopoldstadt

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A police patrol from the Pappenheimgasse station was in the immediate vicinity when a burglary at a venue was reported via the police emergency call. Shortly thereafter, the officers provisionally arrested...weiterlesen »

Psychotherapy Studies: 75 Percent Quota Planned for Austrians

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The new Master's program in Psychotherapy at universities, which is expected to bring more quality and lower costs in training from 2026/27, is close to being approved. In an initiative proposal by ÖVP,...weiterlesen »

Budget deficit to remain at 4.5 percent despite worse forecast

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Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer (SPÖ) specifically expects a deficit of over 23 billion. This would correspond to 4.54 percent of GDP, instead of the originally forecasted 4.51 percent. Marterbauer...weiterlesen »

Improvements in AT-Alert in Styria

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For about a year now, Austria has had the AT-Alert warning system for Android and Apple mobile phones, which is used in addition to civil protection sirens to warn of natural events or emergencies. On...weiterlesen »

Worldwide Mourning for Primate Researcher Goodall

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In a statement from the United Nations, it was emphasized that the scientist, environmentalist, and UN Messenger of Peace "worked tirelessly for our planet and all its inhabitants," leaving a remarkable...weiterlesen »

Buch Wien Bigger Than Ever: Over 100 Additional Program Points

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The Buch Wien is growing: This year's edition of the book fair, from November 12 to 16, features 5,000 additional square meters in Hall C of the Messe Wien, with three new stages and over 100 additional...weiterlesen »

Prison Sentence After Attempted Murder of Police Officer in Front of Parliament

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According to the prosecutor, the accused suddenly tried to pull the service weapon from the holster of a 26-year-old police officer to kill him. The officer was able to prevent the act by quickly stepping...weiterlesen »

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