Trial Against ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Started with a Twist

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It had already become known in advance that the two also accused tax officials had submitted a "taking responsibility" statement to the court. During the trial, Wöginger's lawyer, Michael Rohregger, announced...weiterlesen »

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1990 Switched as Babies in Graz Hospital: Women Have Now Met

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A DNA test provided final certainty a few weeks ago. The two women had not grown up with their biological parents. In the meantime, they have met and, along with both sets of parents, have come together,...weiterlesen »

End of Free Kindergarten in Vienna Feared

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The Vienna Greens fear that the free kindergarten could soon be a thing of the past. On Tuesday, they once again warned of an end during a media campaign. In Vienna, attending municipal kindergartens is...weiterlesen »

Theater and Film Actress Lotte Ledl Dies at 95

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Her career took her from the Volkstheater to the Munich Residenztheater and the Burgtheater, and she performed on stage at various venues until old age. However, she owed her popularity primarily to her...weiterlesen »

Trial Against ÖVP Club Chairman Wöginger Started with a Twist

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It was already known in advance that the two also accused tax officials had submitted a "statement of responsibility" to the court. During the trial, Wöginger's lawyer, Michael Rohregger, announced that...weiterlesen »

Free Influenza Vaccination Now Available

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The low influenza vaccination rate of just over ten percent in Austria is expected to be increased this season. Immunization against the "real flu" is recommended for everyone and, as in the previous year,...weiterlesen »

Illegal Spray Action in Vienna-Brigittenau: 20-Year-Old Arrested

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A witness observed two men gaining unauthorized access to a building in Vienna-Brigittenau and immediately notified the police. Since the officers assumed it was a burglary at that time, several units...weiterlesen »

E-Scooter drove 68 km/h: 15-year-old stopped in Vienna-Simmering

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The teenager was stopped at around 4:35 PM on Modecenterstraße. Using a roller test stand, the Vienna police discovered that the e-scooter could travel up to 68 km/h - significantly over the permitted...weiterlesen »

20-Year-Old Attacked and Robbed by Three Women in Her Apartment in Vienna-Hernals

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The incident occurred around 4 PM on Gschwandnergasse. At that time, the 20-year-old had a visitor when there was a knock on the door, and she opened it. The three women allegedly entered the apartment,...weiterlesen »

Pedestrian Injured in Traffic Accident in Vienna-Floridsdorf

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According to initial findings, a 45-year-old man reversed his car from a parking lot over a ramp towards Prager Straße. At the same time, a 72-year-old woman was on the same ramp and moving in the same...weiterlesen »

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Three Shoplifters Caught at Vienna Central Station

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Officers from the rapid response unit arrested three suspected shoplifters at the Central Station in Vienna-Favoriten on October 6. The police were approached by a store detective in front of a drugstore...weiterlesen »

Attempted Rape in Lower Austria: Who Knows This Man?

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The incident is said to have occurred around 11 PM. After fierce resistance, the victim managed to run away. According to the Lower Austrian police, the young woman sustained minor injuries. The suspect...weiterlesen »

Two Years After Hamas Attack: Van der Bellen Remembers October 7, 2023

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In an online video, he recalled the suffering of the abducted hostages and their families, as well as the population in the Gaza Strip. "May October 7, 2023, finally come to an end!" he appealed. Van der...weiterlesen »

Attempted Rape in Lower Austria: Who Knows This Man?

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Marchegger Ostbahn nimmt Betrieb wieder auf

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The ÖBB announced on Tuesday that the route between Vienna and Bratislava is now faster, more comfortable, and significantly more environmentally friendly. With the resumption of train operations over...weiterlesen »

After Insolvency of 123-Transporter: Restructuring Proceedings Opened

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Leeb & Weinwurm Rechtsanwälte GmbH has been appointed as the insolvency administrator. Claims can be registered until December 31, 2025. The first hearing will take place on January 15, 2026, and the restructuring...weiterlesen »

Austrian Participants of the Gaza Aid Flotilla Return

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The group was previously stopped by Israeli authorities and flown to Athens, confirmed the Foreign Ministry upon APA's request. According to a statement from the activists, there were instances of mistreatment...weiterlesen »

Dispute Over Care for Long Covid Patients

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The Ministry of Social Affairs currently considers the care of patients with post-acute infection syndromes such as Long/Post Covid or ME/CFS to be "comprehensively ensured." This is according to a response...weiterlesen »

AK supports plans for grid fees for electricity producers

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In the debate about grid fees for electricity suppliers, the Chamber of Labor (AK) supports the government's plans. It is only fair that those who use the grid also pay for it. Currently, producers bear...weiterlesen »

"How Are We Doing in Austria?": Launch of New Long-Term Study

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Once a year, the same individuals will be surveyed on topics such as work, income, housing, health, education, family, and personal attitudes. This will allow changes over time to be observed and serve...weiterlesen »

Gaming, Cosplay & Consultation: What Vienna Game City 2025 Offers

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The average age at the Vienna City Hall is likely to drop significantly again soon - at least temporarily: From October 10 to 12, the 16th Game City will take place there. The computer game showcase organized...weiterlesen »

Cause of Baumgartner's Fatal Accident Was Human Error

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A technical report revealed that the accident of Felix Baumgartner was due to human error, reported Iannella. After taking off from a paraglider platform in Fermo, the 56-year-old went into a fall. The...weiterlesen »

Severely Injured in Collision in Mistelbach

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According to a police report, the man allegedly drove his moped car past a truck that was partially parked on the road. This led to a collision with an oncoming truck. The emergency helicopter "Christophorus...weiterlesen »

Celestial Spectacle Over Vienna: Supermoon Meets Dragon Meteor Shower

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In the early morning of October 7th, a special celestial spectacle is on the horizon: the first supermoon of the year, also known as the "Harvest Moon," reaches its peak at 5:47 AM (CEST). Simultaneously,...weiterlesen »

NÖ: 79-Year-Old Hit by Moped Car on Pedestrian Crossing

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The 79-year-old woman had wanted to cross Baumkirchnerring shortly after 11:00 a.m. when a collision occurred with the four-wheeled light motor vehicle of a 72-year-old man from the Baden district. The...weiterlesen »

Environmental Control Report Shows Major Challenges and Positive Trends

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Every three years, the Environmental Control Report is prepared by the Environment Agency Austria, assessing the state of the environment in Austria. The 14th edition covers the period from July 2022 to...weiterlesen »

20-Year-Old Sentenced After Threats Against Mauthausen Concentration Camp Memorial

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The previously unblemished defendant had "announced a rampage at the Mauthausen concentration camp" on September 6 or 7, began the prosecutor in his presentation. The defendant, who was working there as...weiterlesen »

Violation of Conditions: Arrest of Teichtmeister

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This was confirmed by his legal representative Rudolf Mayer and the spokesperson for the Vienna Regional Court, Christina Salzborn, to the APA. In connection with his final conviction, Teichtmeister was...weiterlesen »

Difficult Struggle for Civil Servant Health Insurance Before Next Round of Negotiations

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Last Tuesday, a meeting took place where the government presented a first concrete offer. However, this offer was rejected by the unions GÖD and younion. GÖD Chairman Eckehard Quin stated that the government...weiterlesen »

"New Eisenstädter": FPÖ Against Purchase of Housing Company in Burgenland

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FPÖ-Burgenland leader Grandits criticizes the planned purchase of the housing company "Neue Eisenstädter" and points out that the purchase price of 10 million euros is offset by liabilities of 417 million...weiterlesen »

EU Approval for Electricity Subsidy in Austria

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The regulation aims to support electricity reserve capacities that can be deployed by the grid operator at any time during transmission bottlenecks. The goal is to balance generation and demand. The grid...weiterlesen »

Illegal Joyride with Grandpa's Car: Vienna Teen Crashes into Several Cars

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A 16-year-old boy (citizen of Austria) took his grandfather's car keys on the night of October 5th in Vienna-Simmering and used his unregistered car for a joyride. The vehicle had neither license plates...weiterlesen »

Teenagers Arrested After Vehicle Theft

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The Vienna professional fire brigade, which also arrived, was able to extinguish the fire quickly. The officers were then able to find witnesses who reportedly saw several youths near the vehicle. They...weiterlesen »

Vienna Police Catch Young E-Scooter Robbers

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In Vienna-Penzing, on October 5, there was an alleged robbery among youths. According to the police, a 13-year-old student was threatened and robbed by two boys – a 13-year-old and a 14-year-old – around...weiterlesen »

Violation of Conditions: Arrest of Teichtmeister

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This was confirmed by his legal representative Rudolf Mayer and the spokeswoman for the Vienna Regional Court, Christina Salzborn, to the APA. In connection with his final conviction, Teichtmeister was...weiterlesen »

"9 Places - 9 Treasures": City Park for Vienna in the Race for Victory 2025

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The previous winners of "9 Places - 9 Treasures" include the Green Lake in Tragöß (2014), Formarinsee and Rote Wand in Vorarlberg (2015), the Kaisertal in Tyrol (2016), the Körbersee in Vorarlberg (2017),...weiterlesen »

Fall into Vorarlberg's Kopssee: Search for 72-Year-Old Continues

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Over the weekend, extensive measures were continued, including the use of a special diving robot, a towing sonar, and several deep-sea divers. So far, the efforts have been unsuccessful, and the search...weiterlesen »

Manizha Bakthari: The Last Ambassador

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When the Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, Manizha Bakhtari had only been Ambassador to Austria for seven months. As a diplomat without a government, she is now defying the Taliban...weiterlesen »

Penalties for Truancy to Increase Significantly

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Specifically, the penalty threat is set to increase from 110 to 440 euros to 150 to 1,000 euros starting September 1, 2026. The legal provision is included in those regulations that also stipulate mandatory...weiterlesen »

Three Injured in Traffic Accident Involving Three Cars in Tyrol

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A 47-year-old Hungarian was traveling in the second lane of the Mieminger Straße to overtake other vehicles. At the end of a straight section, he veered into the oncoming lane for unknown reasons. He collided...weiterlesen »

123-Transporter filed for insolvency

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Creditors are being offered a quota of 20 percent within two years, the company announced. Thousands of complaints regarding debits have been received by the Chamber of Labor (AK), and the judiciary is...weiterlesen »

123-Transporter filed for insolvency

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Commemoration in Vienna: Remembering the Victims of October 7

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In front of the memorial for Austrian Jewish Holocaust victims, there was also a remembrance for the 48 Israelis who are still held hostage in the Gaza Strip. "Bring them home," demanded the rally attendees...weiterlesen »

Wifo-Chief Felbermayr Welcomes Collective Agreement Conclusion for Metalworkers

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The director of the Austrian Institute of Economic Research (Wifo), Gabriel Felbermayr, sees the signaling effect of the collective agreement in the metal industry on other collective bargaining agreements...weiterlesen »

Arrest After Dispute in Vienna-Meidling

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Upon the arrival of the police in September 2025, officers found a 24-year-old woman with a bleeding neck wound and her 27-year-old husband. Initially, investigators were looking into the possibility of...weiterlesen »

Arrest after Dispute in Vienna-Meidling

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Upon the arrival of the police in September 2025, officers found a 24-year-old woman with a bleeding neck wound and her 27-year-old husband. The injury was presumably caused by a knife, which was secured....weiterlesen »