Ex-Chancellor Nehammer Wants to "Stay True to Himself" in New Book

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Ex-Chancellor Karl Nehammer (ÖVP) looks back on his time in office in his new book "Staying True to Oneself." He rejects the accusation of being responsible for the budget crisis and opposes "scapegoat...weiterlesen »

Upper Austria: Teenager Received 24 Months Partially Suspended for Knife Attack

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A 15-year-old girl was sentenced to 24 months in prison on Wednesday for a knife attack on a 20-year-old at the Linz Regional Court, eight months of which are unconditional. The girl was not convicted...weiterlesen »

200 Reports Due to False Discounts in Vienna Supermarkets

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The Chamber of Commerce and the Trade Association criticized too much regulation. Minister of Economic Affairs Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer (ÖVP) called for an objective discussion of the heated debate. "The...weiterlesen »

Trial of Abused Vienna Teacher Enters Next Round

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At the Vienna Regional Court, the trial concerning a teacher was continued on Wednesday, who, according to the indictment, was subjected to a "martyrdom" by boys aged between 14 and 17 from July 2024 to...weiterlesen »

Rehabilitation Facility After Attack on Father in Carinthia

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A mentally ill, 33-year-old Carinthian will be placed not in a forensic therapeutic center, but in a psychiatric rehabilitation center after an attack on his father. The man, under the influence of paranoid...weiterlesen »

Economic Indicator of Bank Austria Climbed Downward

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The economic outlook in Austria has noticeably deteriorated in the fall. The economic indicator of Bank Austria fell to minus 2.2 points in September. Thus, the sentiment is practically back to the level...weiterlesen »

Knife Attack at Vienna's Keplerplatz: Suspects on the Run

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On Tuesday afternoon around 3 PM, a violent confrontation occurred in the area of Keplerplatz in the 10th district of Vienna. According to the police, a 25-year-old man was attacked and injured by three...weiterlesen »

ÖAMTC Alarmed by Significant Increase in Hit-and-Run Accidents – Most in Vienna

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With 787 cases, Vienna clearly leads the unfortunate federal state ranking, followed by Lower Austria (361) and Upper Austria (360). The fewest cases were registered in Burgenland (42). “The number of...weiterlesen »

200 Reports Due to False Discounts in Vienna Supermarkets

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"The worse a business performs during an inspection, the more frequently the Market Authority conducts inspections," said Market Authority Director Andreas Kutheil. The Ministry of Social Affairs stated...weiterlesen »

200 Reports Due to False Discounts in Vienna Supermarkets

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"The worse a business performs during an inspection, the more frequently the Market Office conducts inspections," said Market Office Director Andreas Kutheil. The Ministry of Social Affairs stated in a...weiterlesen »

New Construction Crisis Causes Prices in the Domestic Real Estate Market to Rise

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In the first half of 2025, approximately 37,000 real estate transactions were registered in Austria, representing a decrease of about 5 percent compared to the previous year. After a strong first quarter,...weiterlesen »

Autumn Holidays in Germany and Erste Bank Open in Vienna Cause Traffic Jams on the Weekend

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Starting October 20, holidays begin in the German states of Brandenburg, Berlin, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Schleswig-Holstein, as well as in parts of the Netherlands. Numerous vacationers will...weiterlesen »

Ex-girlfriend beaten and bitten: Prison sentence for Viennese woman

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She was not found guilty as charged, but was instead found guilty of multiple counts of bodily harm and sentenced to 20 months in prison, six of which are unconditional. The verdict is not final. "She...weiterlesen »

Man Shot During Cobra Operation: Forearm Had to Be Amputated

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The investigations by the public prosecutor's office following a shootout with the police on September 4 in Rainbach (district of Freistadt) are not yet concluded. The alleged perpetrator was shot in the...weiterlesen »

50-Year-Old in Custody After Fatal Shooting of Neighbor in Vienna-Donaustadt

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The Regional Court for Criminal Matters imposed pre-trial detention on Tuesday, as expected, on the 50-year-old who allegedly shot his neighbor in Vienna-Donaustadt last Saturday night. His defense attorney...weiterlesen »

Migration Background in Vienna's Cultural Sector Not Uncommon

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"The proportion of migrants in culture roughly corresponds to the population," said Ogris during the presentation of the results on Tuesday at the Vienna Volkstheater. In the federal capital, this proportion...weiterlesen »

40-Year-Old Ignored Restraining Order and Beat Two Vienna Police Officers to Hospitalization

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The incident occurred around 5:30 PM. The officers encountered the man as he was leaving the protected address. The 40-year-old reacted aggressively and attacked the officers with his elbow. Even during...weiterlesen »

23-Year-Old Arrested After Robbery in Stairwell in Vienna-Simmering

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The 23-year-old man is accused of having robbed a 19-year-old acquaintance of his jacket and mobile phone in a stairwell on October 11, together with two still unknown perpetrators. The 23-year-old is...weiterlesen »

47-Year-Old Fell for Online Scammers: 17,000 Euros Gone

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A 47-year-old woman from Burgenland has become a victim of online fraudsters. In a group chat, an unknown person advertised large winnings with low investment. Subsequently, the woman made a one-time payment,...weiterlesen »

Robbery Attempt on Slot Machine Casino with Pistols, Baton, and Machetes Failed

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The men targeted the establishment on May 3rd around 4:00 a.m. Prior to this, another perpetrator had scouted the premises according to the police. Since the only employee present was in a side room, one...weiterlesen »

Price Increases Also Felt in Skiing

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According to Hörl, himself the managing director of the Zillertal Arena, ski resorts must continue to calculate carefully. His ski resort refrains from "dynamic pricing" to protect families during peak...weiterlesen »

The Own Four Walls - Just a Place to Sleep or a Status Symbol?

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For almost all Austrians, their own home is far more than just four walls: it is a personal retreat, a safe haven where one can recharge and rejuvenate. At the same time, for many, it becomes a stage for...weiterlesen »

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