Cyclist Seriously Injured in Traffic Accident in Vienna-Meidling

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

According to initial investigations, both road users were traveling in Vienna-Meidling towards Breitenfurter Straße. During a lane change, a collision apparently occurred, in which the 25-year-old cyclist...weiterlesen »

Severely Injured in Traffic Accident in Horn

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

In a traffic accident on the B4 near Harmannsdorf in the Horn district, three people were seriously injured on Thursday afternoon, as reported by the Red Cross of Lower Austria. Two cars were involved...weiterlesen »

Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Reports of Pressure from Stocker on ORF and Vienna

vor 13 Stunden - VOL.at

The Federal Chancellery, however, did not want to confirm the corresponding statements to the "Kurier". Nevertheless, there definitely seem to be voices within the ruling party in favor of canceling the...weiterlesen »

The Starting Signal for New Entry-Exit System at Vienna Airport is Imminent

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

From Sunday, member states will begin its gradual introduction. With the automated IT system, travelers from third countries intending a short stay (up to 90 days) in the Schengen area will be recorded...weiterlesen »

Motorcyclist in Vienna-Floridsdorf Sped Away from the Police

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

During a focus operation by rapid judges, the Vienna officers noticed a motorcyclist whose exhaust was obviously defective. Furthermore, the driver was speeding and had no license plate attached to the...weiterlesen »

Over 9,000 Euros in Fines During "Sharp Action" Against Cyclists and E-Scooter Riders in Vienna

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

In addition to the state traffic department, officers from the uniformed bicycle service (uFD) of the city police commands were also deployed. The results are clear: A total of 175 on-the-spot fines and...weiterlesen »

Prison Sentence for Speeder After Fleeing from Vienna Police

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

Initially, the public prosecutor's office investigated the 33-year-old speeder for attempted murder but dropped the intent to kill. The man was now found guilty of attempted grievous bodily harm, endangering...weiterlesen »

Motorcyclist in Vienna-Floridsdorf Sped Away from the Police

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

During a focus operation by summary judges, the Vienna officers noticed a motorcyclist whose exhaust was obviously defective. Furthermore, the driver was speeding and had no license plate on the motorcycle....weiterlesen »

Teenagers Caught Breaking into Vienna Hotel

vor 15 Stunden - VOL.at

Several units from the Meidling City Police Command, the Rapid Response Unit, and the Police Dog Unit then searched the hotel. Seven youths – three girls and four boys aged between 13 and 16 – were encountered....weiterlesen »

Last Arrival Center for Ukrainian Refugees in Vienna Overcrowded

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

The arrival center and emergency accommodation Schlossberg in Vienna-Hietzing - now the only one of its kind for Ukrainian refugees - is completely full. Currently, it reaches its capacity limit of 232...weiterlesen »

Investigation into the Cause of Fatal Boat Accident on Mur in Graz

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

The Graz public prosecutor's office has ordered an autopsy of the body. The result could be available on Thursday or Friday. The sunken boat was salvaged and secured from the water on Wednesday. The two...weiterlesen »

Vienna Zoo Schönbrunn researches color change in exotic toads

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

The striking color change of male black-spotted toads during mating season apparently serves to avoid mismating. This is according to a recent study conducted under the leadership of the Schönbrunn Zoo...weiterlesen »

Bike Path in Linz Bus Terminal Causes Confusion

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

Red-marked multi-purpose lanes run between the bus and car lanes in the middle of the roadway before they end abruptly. The cycling lobby sees the solution as "well-intentioned, but not well implemented."...weiterlesen »

Two Inmates Escaped from Klagenfurt Prison

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

A spokeswoman for the Ministry of Justice confirmed a corresponding report by the "Kronen Zeitung" upon APA's request. A manhunt for the men was still ongoing, and an investigation is also underway to...weiterlesen »

Ministry of the Interior emphasizes: Random Gender Change Not Possible

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

In the case first reported by the "Krone," a man changed his gender entry shortly before starting a three-month prison sentence. According to Walter P., who has since appeared as Waltraud P., the aim of...weiterlesen »

Renting or Buying? What Will Be More Worthwhile in Vienna in 2025

vor 20 Stunden - VOL.at

According to ImmoScout24 , the average price per square meter for rental apartments in Vienna in the first quarter of 2025 was 20.42 euros – an increase of almost 9% compared to the previous year. As reported,...weiterlesen »

Body Recovered from Kops Reservoir: Search After Car Accident Concluded

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

Divers from EKO Cobra recovered the vehicle in collaboration with the fire department in the afternoon from a depth of 52 meters. The missing person was still in the vehicle, as the police reported. The...weiterlesen »

Austria's Police to Rely on "Super Recognizers" in the Future

vor 24 Stunden - VOL.at

The executive will henceforth rely on Super Recognizers. These are people with an exceptionally high talent for recognizing faces. As part of a pilot project, 30 such officers have been deployed in Lower...weiterlesen »

Vaccination Rate in Austria Leaves Much to Be Desired

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Vaccinations prevent not only acute infections in adults but also their often serious aftereffects such as consciousness disorders (delirium), dementia, heart attacks, and strokes, explained medical professionals...weiterlesen »

Farewell to "Mister Wonderful": Last Honors for Harald Serafin at Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

It was a solemn farewell to Harald Serafin, which friends and companions prepared for the "Mr. Wunderbar," who passed away on September 15, on Wednesday in Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral. The who's who...weiterlesen »

No incitement, but freedom of expression: Vienna Imam acquitted

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Because he posted statements on Facebook directed against Jews in Israel following the terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023, a former Viennese imam had to answer in court on Wednesday....weiterlesen »

26-Year-Old Dating Scammer in Vienna Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

For serious commercial fraud, a 26-year-old was legally sentenced to two years in prison, eight months of which are unconditional, on Wednesday at the Vienna Regional Court. Between January 2021 and February...weiterlesen »

Boat Capsized on Mur in Graz: Body of 24-Year-Old Found

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

He and two of his colleagues from the construction site of the Mur bridge on the South Motorway (A2) were on the Mur with the aluminum boat for work when it sank for reasons still unclear. While the other...weiterlesen »

EU Parliament for Ban on Veggie "Burger" Designation

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The planned changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) aim to address the challenges that European farmers increasingly face. They are intended to particularly reduce administrative burdens, which...weiterlesen »

Cabinet Approves Truck Toll: Discounts Secured Until 2030

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

For the transport industry, this means an additional burden due to external costs – such as air pollution, noise, and CO₂ emissions – amounting to 42 million euros from 2026. The regular adjustment of...weiterlesen »

Lower Austria: Three Car Chases in One Day

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

According to information from Wednesday, two motorcyclists accelerated to more than 200 km/h the previous day after evading a police stop on the B17 at the roundabout to the train station in St. Egyden...weiterlesen »

Had a Probationary License: Serial Speeder Stopped in Vienna-Donaustadt

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A 19-year-old driver was stopped by the police on Tuesday evening around 9:15 PM in Donaustadt due to massive speeding violations. Officers from the Vienna Traffic Department had noticed the vehicle on...weiterlesen »

Pro-Palestine Protest in Front of Vienna's Main University: Police Deployed in Large Numbers

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Around 60 to 65 people had gathered for an unregistered spontaneous demonstration, the police informed the APA. For about two hours, the authorities have been working to dissolve the assembly due to safety...weiterlesen »

Prices for District Heating from Wien Energie to Rise in 2026

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

An average Viennese household with 70 square meters of living space must expect additional monthly costs of 12 euros after the increase in district heating prices by Wien Energie. The calculation is based...weiterlesen »

Heavily Drunk Speeder Arrested in Vienna-Floridsdorf

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

In Vienna-Floridsdorf, a dangerous traffic incident occurred on Tuesday evening. A 35-year-old driver was reportedly traveling at excessive speed and endangered a motorcyclist. According to the police,...weiterlesen »

AI Images, GPS Tracking, and Arson: Two Years Imprisonment for Stalker in Lower Austria

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A 43-year-old was sentenced on Wednesday at the St. Pölten Regional Court for stalking and arson to 24 months, with 16 months suspended, although the verdict is not yet legally binding. The defendant confessed...weiterlesen »

"Climate Fit": Floridsdorf Indoor Pool Shines in New Splendor After Comprehensive Renovation

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Throughout the entire facility of the indoor swimming pool, both the technical equipment and the water treatment have been fundamentally renewed. The operation of the indoor swimming pool is primarily...weiterlesen »

DSN Officer on Duty Suspended

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A "temporarily assigned employee" is suspected of having connections "to a group under observation." These indications are currently being reviewed, the Ministry of the Interior first informed. The Vienna...weiterlesen »

RSV: These Age Groups Are Particularly at Risk

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The virus spreads through droplets when coughing, sneezing, or talking – and this happens everywhere where people are in close proximity: in the subway, at the workplace, or at events. Similar to the flu,...weiterlesen »

Boat Capsized: Search for Missing Person in Mur

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Two occupants were rescued from the Mur with hypothermia, while a man is missing. The search for him is ongoing. The state police department reports several patrols, a helicopter, a drone, as well as rescue,...weiterlesen »

Vienna Highlights 2025: Artistically Shaping Democracy

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The "Vienna Highlights 2025" festival opens on October 10 at the Breitenfelder Church in 1080 Vienna and runs until November 18, 2025. The 90-minute Light&Shadow tours in eight districts invite you to...weiterlesen »

Prices for District Heating from Wien Energie to Rise in 2026

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

An average Viennese household with 70 square meters of living space can expect additional monthly costs of 12 euros after the increase in district heating prices by Wien Energie. The calculation is based...weiterlesen »

Program for 63rd Viennale Unveiled

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The spectrum of the 63rd Viennale ranges from Kristen Stewart's directorial debut "Chronology of Water" to the dusty production "Alpha" by Cannes award-winner Julia Ducournau, to Mascha Schilinski's Oscar...weiterlesen »

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