Fraudulent Bankruptcy: René Benko Receives Two-Year Prison Sentence

vor 10 Stunden - VOL.at

In the case concerning an advance payment of rent and operating costs of 360,000 euros, he was acquitted, but found guilty regarding a 300,000-euro gift to his mother. The verdict was initially not legally...weiterlesen »

State Security Council Met After Major Police Operation in Vorchdorf

vor 12 Stunden - VOL.at

Following the large police operation on Saturday at a property in Vorchdorf (Gmunden district), where 19 people apparently wanted to conduct weapons exercises, the State Security Council in Upper Austria...weiterlesen »

Fraudulent Bankruptcy: René Benko Receives Two Years Imprisonment

vor 14 Stunden - VOL.at

While he was acquitted in the case concerning an advance payment of rent and operating costs amounting to 360,000 euros, he was found guilty regarding a 300,000-euro gift to his mother. The verdict is...weiterlesen »

Fraudulent Bankruptcy: René Benko Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

vor 16 Stunden - VOL.at

However, the 48-year-old was acquitted of part of the charge concerning an advance payment of rent and operating costs amounting to around 360,000 euros for the rental of a house on the Innsbruck Hungerburg...weiterlesen »

47-Year-Old Attacked by Wife in Vienna-Leopoldstadt

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

During a recent argument, the suspect allegedly hit her husband on the head with a cooking pot. An exclusion and restraining order, as well as a provisional weapons ban, were imposed against the 35-year-old....weiterlesen »

Man threatens neighbor in Vienna-Brigittenau with murder

vor 17 Stunden - VOL.at

In Vienna-Brigittenau, a police operation took place on Tuesday evening due to the suspicion of dangerous threats. According to the police, a 46-year-old Austrian citizen was temporarily arrested on Leystraße...weiterlesen »

Police Warns of Break-Ins with Acid in Vienna

vor 18 Stunden - VOL.at

The acid is applied to the cylinder locks of the entrance doors during the burglaries to open the doors and break into the apartments. The Vienna Criminal Investigation Department is conducting intensive...weiterlesen »

Thoughtful Start to the 63rd Viennale with Petzold's "Miroirs No. 3"

vor 19 Stunden - VOL.at

The Viennale starts its 63rd edition on Thursday evening with few words. For the opening of the film series, director Eva Sangiorgi has chosen Christian Petzold's "Miroirs No. 3", a contemplative work...weiterlesen »

Distorted Facts: Austrian Companies Risk Greenwashing

vor 21 Stunden - VOL.at

Potential for improvement in the quality of sustainability reports among Austrian companies is identified by the consultant Deloitte. According to an analysis, Austrian firms risk accusations of greenwashing...weiterlesen »

LIVE Blog: Verdict Expected on Second Day of Benko Trial

vor 23 Stunden - VOL.at

The detained Rene Benko stated on Tuesday that he is "not guilty." He also did not want to answer any further questions and referred to a statement submitted last week. However, Benko criticized the Economic...weiterlesen »

Cocaine Smuggling in Luxury Cars: Police Dismantled Drug Ring in Upper Austria

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Luxury cars with stolen license plates are believed to have been used for the transport. The money earned was laundered, among other things, through vehicle purchases, the Upper Austrian police announced...weiterlesen »

Austrian Quantum Computer as First in Space

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

At the University of Vienna, based on the work of Anton Zeilinger, capabilities with quantum systems have been developed that enable applications such as quantum cryptography and quantum computers. "We...weiterlesen »

Only "Yes" is "Yes"? Lawyers Warn Against Hasty Decisions in Sexual Criminal Law

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Following the non-final acquittals for ten youths, predominantly aged 14 to 17 at the time of the offense, who had sexual contact with a twelve-year-old, the Association of Prosecutors and the Association...weiterlesen »

Suspected ATM Card Thieves Caught by Vienna Police

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

A 33-year-old woman filed a report at the Langobardenstraße police station on October 13, after discovering several withdrawals via NFC payment following the loss of her bank card. The total damage amounted...weiterlesen »

First Day in Benko Trial Ends After Just Two Hours

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The trial against the fallen ex-real estate tycoon and Signa founder René Benko began on Tuesday at the Innsbruck Regional Court - and ended after just under two hours. Benko, visibly slimmer and marked...weiterlesen »

After Police Operation in Vorchdorf: No Extremists at Weapons Exercise

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

People from Upper Austria, Salzburg, and Carinthia stated that they wanted to conduct target practice on a property in Vorchdorf. The police are investigating why the group fled into the house with weapons...weiterlesen »

First Day in Benko Trial Ends After Only Two Hours

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The fallen former real estate tycoon and Signa founder René Benko pleaded not guilty on Tuesday at the Innsbruck Regional Court in the trial for fraudulent bankruptcy. Furthermore, he did not want to answer...weiterlesen »

"Mici" Moves into the Bear Forest Arbesbach in the Waldviertel

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The Slovenian restaurant bear "Mici" is now coming to Austria after her rescue. Four Paws announced on Tuesday that the animal will be brought to the Bear Forest Arbesbach in the Waldviertel district of...weiterlesen »

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

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

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 »

Environmental Label for Restaurant "Kelsen" in Parliament

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

The restaurant "Kelsen" in the Austrian Parliament has been re-certified with the Austrian Eco-label according to a press release. It had lost the license at the end of September after, according to research...weiterlesen »

Live Blog: Kick-off for Trial Against Benko in Innsbruck

vor einem Tag - VOL.at

Benko is accused of having withdrawn assets amounting to around 660,000 euros from the reach of his creditors by moving them into companies and private foundations, as well as transferring them to his...weiterlesen »

KLICKEN